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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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