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June 17, 2009
Federal Agencies to Assist with Clean Energy Development in the West
DOE and the Western Governor's Association released a report on June 15 that identifies 37 "hubs" for renewable energy in the western United States, plus 17 in western Canada and in Baja California. The hubs could yield nearly 200,000 megawatts of renewable power, and DOE and other federal agencies will strive to help make that happen. More
June 17, 2009
U.S. Government Orders 14,105 More Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) ordered 14,105 fuel-efficient vehicles on June 1, bringing the total number of fuel-efficient vehicles purchased with Recovery Act funds to 17,205. That's about 400 fewer vehicles than expected, in part because the purchase included 600 additional hybrids. More
June 4, 2009
Energy Efficiency: A US Perspective
Richard Kidd updates Owen McQuade on the US Government’s ambitions for energy efficiency. Published courtesy of agendaNi. More
May 20, 2009
President Obama Announces a Comprehensive National Fuel Economy Policy
Reducing our nation's dependence on oil imports will rely in part on improved fuel economy, while addressing climate change requires less greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles. A new national policy addresses both issues at the same time. More
May 20, 2009
EPA Sets Energy Star Specifications for Computer Servers
Some computer servers will soon carry the Energy Star label, and on average they'll be 30% more energy efficient than standard servers. But that raises a question: do semiconductors and their use in electronic gadgets help or hinder energy efficiency? Two new reports take opposing views. More
May 15, 2009
DOE Sets Energy Savings Contract in Motion for New Renewable Energy Fueled Plant at SRS
The Department of Energy today tasked Ameresco Federal Solutions, Inc. with the Department’s largest ever Energy Savings Performance Contract to construct one of the largest biomass facilities in the country at the Savannah River Site. More
May 13, 2009
Navy Issues RFP for Solar Power Purchase Agreement
The U.S. Navy issued a power purchase agreement request for proposals (RFP) covering the design, installation, operation, and ongoing maintenance of renewable energy systems at Navy and Marine Corps installations in the southwest. More
May 6, 2009
EPA's Proposed Renewable Fuel Standard Tackles GHG Emissions
The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 boosted the federal requirements for the use of renewable fuels in the United States, but it also added greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions requirements for the fuels. A new proposed rulemaking by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) attempts to address those GHG requirements. More
May 6, 2009
BLM to Invest Recovery Act Funds on Renewable Energy Permitting
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), a part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, will invest $41 million in Recovery Act funds to reduce its backlog of applications for renewable energy projects. The Interior Department is also establishing four new Renewable Energy Coordination Offices to help cut through the red tape. More
May 4, 2009
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory Extends Deadline for Solar Proposals to May 15, 2009
DOE's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) extended its deadline for on-site solar photovoltaic proposals to May 15, 2009. More
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