http://www.eere.energy.gov/states/ News clips documenting recent involvement of state agencies in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. en-us Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:45:01 PST Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware sign an agreement to start development of offshore wind resources for renewable energy. http://www.eere.energy.gov/states/news_detail.cfm/news_id=15623 http://www.eere.energy.gov/states/15623 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST A new report lays out the efforts needed to make offshore wind power a reality in the United States, while summarizing the efforts currently underway. Projects have been proposed up and down the East Coast, while recent studies are examining the wind power potential of the Great Lakes. http://www.eere.energy.gov/states/news_detail.cfm/news_id=15620 http://www.eere.energy.gov/states/15620 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) ranked California at the top of its annual survey of state energy efficiency efforts. The nonprofit grades the states on six categories, including transportation policies and appliance efficiency standards. http://www.eere.energy.gov/states/news_detail.cfm/news_id=15617 http://www.eere.energy.gov/states/15617 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the California Energy Commission (CEC) have completed a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the proposed Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System Project, which will produce 400 megawatts using solar power towers. http://www.eere.energy.gov/states/news_detail.cfm/news_id=15616 http://www.eere.energy.gov/states/15616 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST