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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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