Washington News
The following news clips highlight Washington 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.
May 23, 2013
Washington State Home Builders Lead the Nation in Energy Code Compliance
Washington State has the nation's highest rate of residential energy code compliance, according to a new study. More
January 9, 2013
Energy Department Awards $10 Million to Develop Advanced Biofuels
The Energy Department announced more than $10 million to five projects in California, Maryland, Texas, and Washington that will develop new technologies to convert biomass into advanced biofuels and bioproducts. More
November 27, 2012
Washington State Agencies Ordered to Cut Building Energy 20% by 2020
Washington Governor Chris Gregoire has signed an executive order directing state agencies to reduce energy use by 20% by 2020. More
October 17, 2012
Massachusetts Again Tops State Energy Efficiency Scorecard
Massachusetts topped the list of energy efficient states for the second year, according to a report released by the nonprofit American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. More
September 19, 2012
Environmental Management Introduces the First LEED Gold Industrial Facility
The Energy Department and contractor CH2M HILL Plateau Remediation Company achieved the first Leadership for Energy and Environmental Design "gold" certification for sustainable design at a new groundwater treatment plant at Hanford Site in southeast Washington state. More
August 22, 2012
Building the Largest U.S. Energy Efficiency Project
An energy efficiency project at a paper manufacturer in Longview, Washington, is thought to be the largest of its kind in the United States. More
August 15, 2012
Energy Department Invests in Materials for Vehicle Fuel Economy
The Energy Department awarded $8 million for seven new projects to accelerate the development and deployment of stronger and lighter materials for the next generation of American-made cars and trucks. More
July 5, 2012
Energy Department Awards $14 Million for Energy Efficiency in 22 States
The Energy Department announced that it has awarded $14 million in new investments through its State Energy Program to state-led energy efficiency projects in 22 states. More
February 22, 2012
DOE-Backed EV Battery Maker Opens New Plant
DOE has recognized EnerG2, which opened a new Oregon manufacturing plant for electric vehicle (EV) components with support from a $21.3 million DOE Recovery Act grant. More
January 17, 2012
Oregon Community Wind Farm Provides Green Power for Seattle (WA)
The 9-megawatt (MW) PaTu Wind Farm, a local wind farm located in Sherman County, Oregon has signed two long-term power purchase agreements to sell its renewable energy credits (RECs) to OneEnergy Renewables and Seattle City Light. OneEenergy Renewables, a Seattle-based REC marketer, will purchase PaTu generated RECs through 2015. Seattle City Light, Seattle's municipal utility, will begin purchasing PaTu RECs in 2016. More
