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News Archives - 2005

February

DOE Project Leads to New Hydrogen Fueling Station in California
EPA Launches Clean Energy Partnerships with 12 States and D.C.

March

EIA: U.S. Companies Achieving Greater Cuts in Greenhouse Gases
Global Wind Power Capacity Grew 20 Percent in 2004
Hybrid Bus Fleets Grow in New York City, L.A., and Indianapolis
International Competition Recognizes Efficient Power Supplies
Lexus Announces Hybrid SUV Pricing and EPA Mileage
Northwest Power Industry Commits $100 Million for Efficiency
Record Gasoline Prices Slow Sales of Full-Size SUVs
SEP 2005 Special Projects Request for Proposals
Study Leads to New Web Site for Energy Efficiency Best Practices
Wind Industry Launches Global Wind Energy Council

April

Canadian Automakers Agree to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

September

EERE Launches its Financial Opportunities Web Site
EIA: Katrina is Likely to Cause High Winter Heating Costs

October

DOE Issues New Efficiency Standards for Appliances and Equipment
EIA: Heating Costs to Soar This Winter
EPA and DOE Launch Campaign Encouraging Use of Energy Star Lights
New Mexico, North Carolina Governments to Employ Alternative Fuels
New York City Orders 500 Hybrid Buses and Allows Hybrid Taxis
University of Colorado Wins the 2005 Solar Decathlon
Voluntary Green Power Purchases Increased Tenfold in 5 Years

November

EIA: Hurricane Recovery to Extend into Mid-2006
Renewable Energy Markets Showed Strong Growth in 2004
Training Helps Louisiana Rebuild after Hurricanes
U.S. Government Exceeds its Goal for Renewable Energy Use

December

DOE Sets Tougher Standards for Energy Star Clothes Washers
Energy Saving Teams Sent to Federal Facilities in Six States