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The following news clips highlight Tennessee involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.
February 2, 2009
Tennessee Report: Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Jobs Can Stoke Economy
The State of Tennessee released a report in late January that says the state could reduce its unemployment rate, reduce manufacturing job losses, and increase income growth by investing in energy efficiency and renewable energy. More
December 17, 2008
Tennessee Governor Orders State Agencies to Use ENERGY STAR Equipment
Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen has signed an executive order that requires all state agencies to use ENERGY STAR® products. The order is a response to recommendations made by the Governor's Task Force on Energy Policy and an effort to "walk the talk" of energy efficiency and conservation. More
October 20, 2008
National Governors Association, General Motors, and 10 States to Develop Ethanol Infrastructure
The National Governors Association has announced it has brokered partnerships between General Motors Corporation and 10 states to enhance access to E85. The partnerships will work to select the best pump locations and advance development and usage of the states' E85 infrastructure. More
April 18, 2008
Three New Cellulosic Ethanol Biorefineries to Receive $86 Million in Funding
DOE announced on April 18 that it will invest $86 million over the next four years into three cellulosic ethanol biorefineries, located in Washington County, Kentucky, Old Town, Maine, and Vonore, Tennessee. More
October 3, 2007
Switchgrass-to-Ethanol Plant Planned for Tennessee
Momentum is building for the development of biorefineries that draw not on edible food stocks but rather from the inedible forms of biomass, called cellulosic biomass. The latest advance is an effort to build a demonstration plant in Tennessee that produces ethanol from switchgrass. More
February 5, 2007
Tennessee Makes $3.5 Million Available for Alternative Fuel Grants and Loans
On February 1, Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen announced that the state will make $3.5 million available in grants and loans to promote production and use of biofuels in the state. Bredesen made the announcement in a news release that described his alternative fuels strategy, which he said will help Tennessee’s agricultural economy. More
October 23, 2006
Tennessee Governor Unveils Alternative Fuels Initiative
Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen on October 20 announced the specifics of Tennessee’s alternative fuels initiative to increase the production and use of cleaner renewable energy resources. More
September 20, 2006
Tennessee Governor Test Drives Hybrid Vue Green Line
Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen on September 19 helped launch the first hybrid electric vehicle produced in Tennessee and says he's considering a few for the state fleet. More
February 23, 2006
Biodiesel Blends Now Used in More Than 50 East Tennessee Fleets
More than 50 fleets in East Tennessee are now using either B20 or a lower blend of biodiesel in all their current diesel vehicles. More
February 16, 2006
Tennessee Engages Biofuels Working Group
Governor Phil Bredesen signed an order to create an interagency working group that is charged with developing an alternative fuels strategy for Tennessee. More
