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News Archives - 2008
January
Energy Efficiency in New Federal Buildings to Increase by 30%
DOE to Help Increase Energy Efficiency at Marine Sanctuaries
February
President Bush Requests $1.255 Billion for EERE in FY 2009
New Defense Authorization Act to Boost Clean Energy Use
New Federal Renewable Energy Requirement Guidance under EPAct 2005 and EO13423
DOE Forum Presents Renewable Energy Business Opportunities at its Facilities
April
Call for Papers
Earth Day Is April 22: Tap into the Powerful Potential of Energy Efficiency
Renewable Energy Guidance Released
Labs21 Conference to Explore Sustainability in the Heart of the Silicon Valley
Hot Solutions for Prickly Problems. Join Us August 3-6, 2008 in Phoenix for GovEnergy 2008!
Selling Energy-Efficient Products to the Federal Government
Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007: Major Provisions of Interest to Federal Energy Managers
Greetings from FEMP's Program Manager: Scott Richlen
Utility Partnership Helping Patrick Air Force Base to Meet Energy Goals
GSA Goes the Extra Mile in the Mile High City
FDA and NIH Projects Highlighted in New ESPC and UESC Videos
New Technology Publications Available on the FEMP Web Site
Fleet Card Data Not Accurate Enough for Reporting Fuel Use
Get Recognized-Nominate Projects for Energy Management Awards
Super ESPC Pipeline Surpasses $1 Billion Mark
Mark Your Calendar! ESPC Training Reminders
Water Guidance for EO 13423 Released
FEMP Industrial Facilities Initiative Provides Tools to Reduce Industrial Sites' Energy Use
Metering Best Practices Guide Published
Department of Energy Finalizes Regulations to Increase Energy Efficiency in New Federal Buildings by 30 Percent
DOE's TEAM Initiative Boosts Project Pipeline for Financing
DOE Forum Presents Renewable Energy Business Opportunities at Its Facilities
ENERGY STAR® Operation Change Out – The Military Challenge Campaign Launch. Secretary Bodman's Remarks
"Operation Change Out" Spurs Efficient Lighting at Military Bases
DOE Presents an Earth Day Vision for Today and the Future
May
GSA Issues RFP for Wind-Generated Electrical Energy at Texas Facilities
June
DOE and Partners to Offer Prize for Efficient Lighting
BLM and Forest Service Consider Large-Scale Geothermal Leasing
July
Richard Kidd Named FEMP Program Manager
August
DOE to Save $13 Million in Annual Energy Costs at Four National Labs
September
DOE Headquarters Inaugurates a New 205-Kilowatt Solar Power System
NSF to Invest $18.5 Million in Green Grid Technologies
California Adopts a Long-Term Energy Efficiency Plan
Beautiful, Efficient Fixtures Lauded in Lighting Competition
New Motor Sourcebook Helps Boost System Efficiency and Performance
2008 Buildings Energy Data Book is Now Available
October
USDA and DOE Announce National Biofuels Action Plan
New Jersey to Develop a 345-Megawatt Offshore Wind Power Project
World's First Wave Energy Project Goes Commercial
Operation Change Out Saves $11 Million at U.S. Military Bases
2008 Transformational Energy Action Management Awards Announced
DOE and EPA Release the 2009 Fuel Economy Guide
Defense Act Encourages Military Fuel Economy, Renewable Energy Use
Pennsylvania Requires Utilities to Pursue Energy Efficiency
DOE Issues 22 Awards for Saving Energy and Water at Federal Agencies
Hybrid Technologies Gain Ground in Heavy Trucks
White House Honors Four Federal Teams for $72 Million in Energy Savings
Interior Department to Open 190 Million Acres to Geothermal Power
November
DOE and EPA Release an Energy Efficiency Action Plan for States
EPA Sets Renewable Fuel Requirement of 10.21% for 2009
BLM Offers Geothermal Leases in Utah, Idaho, and Oregon
U.S. Green Building Council Revises its LEED Rating System
Global Effort Needed to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Says IEA
California and Oregon Build an Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles
DOE and Interior Department to Deploy Clean Energy at National Parks
December
DOE to Help Increase Efficiency of U.S. Embassies and Consulates
Federal Regulators Approve an In-Stream Hydrokinetic Project
President-Elect Obama Nominates Dr. Steven Chu as Energy Secretary
DOE Awards 16 Contracts for up to $80 Billion in Projects at Federal Facilities
Energy Star Residential Water Heaters Available January 1, 2009