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October 29, 2009
DOE Awards 2009 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) yesterday honored 32 individuals, teams, and organizations with Federal Energy and Water Management Awards for outstanding and innovative efforts by Federal agencies to implement energy efficiency improvement strategies. More
October 19, 2009
The GreenGov Challenge — A Bottom-Up Approach to Greening Government
To harness the collective wisdom of America's more than 1.8 million Federal and military personnel, the administration is launching the GreenGov Challenge. More
October 5, 2009
Executive Order 13514 Signed on Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance
President Barack Obama signed Executive Order 13514 focused on improving Federal leadership in environmental, energy, and economic performance. More
October 15, 2009
2010 Fuel Economy Guide Now Available
The 2010 Fuel Economy Guide, a joint project of DOE and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is now available. Consumers can draw on printed, online, and mobile versions of the guide to find out about the most fuel-efficient new vehicles on the market. More
October 7, 2009
Obama Administration Invests $300 Million in a Green Federal Fleet
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has purchased more than 17,000 fuel-efficient vehicles, including hybrids and alternative-fuel vehicles, to help upgrade the efficiency of the federal fleet. The latest purchase includes 35 hybrid electric buses and five buses that run on natural gas. More
October 7, 2009
EPA Aims to Limit Greenhouse Gas Regulations to Large Facilities
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles under the Clean Air Act, and that could trigger new regulations for a large number of greenhouse gas emitters. A proposed rule would limit those regulations to the largest emitters. More
October 5, 2009
Presidential Proclamation: National Energy Awareness Month 2009
During National Energy Awareness Month, we recognize the contributions of individuals, organizations, and companies that are committed to advancing energy innovation and efficiency, and we promote the importance of a clean energy economy to our Nation. More
September 30, 2009
EERE Draws on Social Media for Energy Awareness Month
By expanding its use of social media, DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is seeking to raise public awareness of the many ways to save energy. October is Energy Awareness Month, and it's also time for a more in-person energy experience: the National Solar Tour. More
September 16, 2009
New Reports Emphasize the Monetary and Security Costs of Climate Change
The global cost of adapting to unchecked climate change could exceed $200 billion per year, according to one report, while another warns of hundreds of billions of dollars in damages to the United States. On top of that, the nation could be dragged into new wars as security threats increase. 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
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