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November 18, 2009
AIA Report Notes Surge in Green Building Programs
The number of U.S. cities with green building programs has increased 50% since 2007, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA). And in a reflection of this trend, the number of new homes earning the Energy Star label has topped the one million mark. More
November 4, 2009
EERE Funding Up 3 Percent to $2.24 Billion for Fiscal Year 2010
DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is getting a modest budget boost of 3% in the fiscal year 2010 appropriations approved by President Obama. The annual appropriations process is separate from the one-time injection of funds provided by the Recovery Act. More
October 28, 2009
U.S. DOE and National Labs Release New Data on Commercial Building Energy Goals
Read new technical support documents that explain how to achieve 50% energy savings in four commercial building sectors. More
October 28, 2009
DOE Awards $151 Million in Recovery Act Funding for ARPA-E Projects
To foster advanced energy efficiency technological innovation, DOE has funded 37 projects through the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, or ARPA-E. The funds are meant to support high-risk, high-reward energy research. More
October 13, 2009
DOE to Strengthen Enforcement of Energy Efficiency Standards
DOE will beef up its enforcement of energy efficiency standards with three oversight steps designed to ensure that manufacturers properly certify their products. More
October 7, 2009
EIA Forecasts Lower Heating Bills this Winter
DOE's Energy Information Administration (EIA) is projecting an 8% decrease in heating bills for the average U.S. household this winter, with the biggest gains for homes heated with natural gas or propane. The EIA also expects energy-related carbon dioxide emissions to fall by 5.9% in 2009. More
October 1, 2009
DOE Solar Decathlon Coming to National Mall
Twenty teams of students are preparing their solar homes for the two-week competition, which will include public tours starting on October 9. More
September 30, 2009
DOE to Test AeroSys Products to Ensure Standards Compliance
In order to ensure that AeroSys complies with national energy efficiency rules, DOE issued a test order to the company for samples of its air conditioners and heat pumps. More
September 9, 2009
EPA Sets Stricter Standards for Energy Star Televisions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has declared that televisions will have to be 40% more energy efficient than conventional models to earn the Energy Star label after May 1, 2010. A year later, the specification will tighten even more, requiring a 65% energy savings over convential TVs. More
September 1, 2009
Secretary Chu Announces Completion of Critical Energy Conservation Appliance Standards
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced that the Department of Energy has completed energy efficiency standards for a critical group of appliances that will together save up to 1.1 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide once in effect. More
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