U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Federal Energy Management Program

Press Releases


2010 Fuel Economy Guide Now Available

October 15, 2009

Secretary Chu Announces Completion of Critical Energy Conservation Appliance Standards

September 1, 2009

DOE and EPA Recognize Energy Star Partners and Retailers

April 1, 2009

Energy Star Residential Water Heaters Available January 1, 2009

December 31, 2008

DOE Awards 16 Contracts for up to $80 Billion in Projects at Federal Facilities

December 18, 2008

DOE to Help Increase Efficiency of U.S. Embassies and Consulates

December 8, 2008

DOE and EPA Release an Energy Efficiency Action Plan for States

November 18, 2008

White House Honors Four Federal Teams for $72 Million in Energy Savings

October 23, 2008

DOE Issues 22 Awards for Saving Energy and Water at Federal Agencies

October 22, 2008

Operation Change Out Saves $11 Million at U.S. Military Bases

October 17, 2008

DOE Headquarters Inaugurates a New 205-Kilowatt Solar Power System

September 9, 2008

DOE to Help Increase Energy Efficiency at Marine Sanctuaries

January 29, 2008

NREL Pursues a New Green Building, Increased Renewable Energy Use

October 30, 2007

DOE Provides $88 Million for Weatherizing Homes in 20 States

June 29, 2007

DOE Awards $375 Million for Three Bioenergy Research Centers

June 26, 2007

DOE Awards $4 Million to Two Wind Turbine Blade Test Facilities

June 25, 2007

DOE to Invest $40 Million for Efficient Housing Research

June 13, 2007

DOE and Manufacturers Group to Boost Industrial Energy Efficiency

June 12, 2007

DOE Releases First Annual Report on U.S. Wind Power Market

May 31, 2007

DOE Offers $200 Million for Small-Scale Cellulosic Biorefineries

May 1, 2007

DOE Sets the Date for the 2007 Solar Decathlon

April 30, 2007

DOE to Provide up to $14 Million for Plug-In Hybrid Battery Research

April 5, 2007

DOE and EPA Honor Outstanding ENERGY STAR Partners

March 22, 2007

DOE Selects Missouri Cooperative as Wind Cooperative of the Year

March 16, 2007

DOE Proposes Streamlined Process for Energy Efficiency Standards

February 26, 2007

DOE to Offer $17 Million for Plug-In Hybrid and E85 Research

January 23, 2007

New Solar Cell Breaks 40 Percent Efficiency Barrier

December 5, 2006

DOE Awards $6 Million for Efficient Building Partnerships

September 19, 2006

DOE Conducts Energy Assessment at Nebraska Cargill Facility

September 14, 2006

DOE Releases Plan to Advance Cellulosic Ethanol

July 7, 2006

DOE Offers $7 Million for Solid-State Lighting Research

June 6, 2006

DOE Awards $34.6 Million to States for Energy Efficiency

June 2, 2006

DOE Conducts Energy Assessments in Wisconsin and Florida

April 12, 2006

DOE and EPA Honor Energy Star Partners

March 21, 2006

DOE Offers $100 Million for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Research

January 24, 2006

Weapons Plant to Save $2 Million Per Year Through Energy Efficiency

January 4, 2006

DOE Sends Energy Saving Team to U.S. Army Facility in Oklahoma

December 19, 2005

DOE Sends Energy Saving Team to Federal Courthouse in Alabama

December 12, 2005

DOE Energy Saving Team Deployed to Denver Federal Center

December 12, 2005

DOE Sends Energy Saving Team to New Jersey Coast Guard Center

December 12, 2005

DOE Deploys Energy Saving Team at Pennsylvania Prison Complex

December 9, 2005

DOE Energy Saving Team Visits Dow Chemical Plant in Louisiana

December 1, 2005

U.S. Government Exceeds its Goal for Renewable Energy Use

November 3, 2005

White House Honors Federal Agency Teams for Saving Energy

October 27, 2005

Federal Employees Honored for Saving Millions in Energy Costs

October 27, 2005

Secretary Bodman Opens Solar Decathlon Competition on National Mall

October 6, 2005

DOE Awards $92.5 Million to 19 States for Home Weatherization

July 18, 2005

Energy Secretary Bodman Helps Break Ground at Solar Facility

July 14, 2005

Douglas Faulkner Named Acting Assistant Secretary for Efficiency, Renewables

June 24, 2005

David Garman Sworn in as Under Secretary of Energy

June 23, 2005

Energy Secretary Bodman Visits "Net-Zero Energy Home" Near Denver

June 13, 2005

18 Student Teams to Participate in DOE's Second Solar Decathlon

June 9, 2005

DOE Offers Guide to Building Energy Efficient Homes in the Southwest

May 31, 2005

DOE and EPA Recognize Energy Star Leaders at Award Ceremonies

March 16, 2005

Federal Employees Receive DOE Awards for Saving Energy

October 28, 2004

DOE Breaks Ground on New Energy Research Building

July 27, 2004

DOE and USDA Award $25 Million for Biomass Initiative

July 16, 2004

Federal Teams Honored for Energy Achievements

July 15, 2004

White House Honors Federal Agency and Postal Service Teams for Saving Energy and Reducing Energy Costs

October 30, 2003

Federal Employees Receive Department of Energy Awards for Saving $62 Million in One Year through Energy Efficiency and Conservation

October 29, 2003

ENERGY STAR® Awards Presented to 18 VA Medical Centers

May 15, 2003

Department of Energy's Germantown, Md., Offices Designated as ENERGY STAR® Building

April 23, 2003

DOI and DOE Announce Availability of New Report That Evaluates Renewable Energy Resources on Public Lands

February 25, 2003

Energy 2003 Invites Energy Managers to Discuss "Real World, Real Solutions"

February 04, 2003

Federal Management Teams Save Over $100 Million and Prevent 240,000 Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide from Entering the Atmosphere

October 24, 2002

Energy Secretary Honors Federal Employees who Saved More Than $63 Million in One Year through Energy Efficiency and Conservation

October 23, 2002

Department of Energy Awards $33 Million for 38 Research Projects to Address Environmental Cleanup Challenges

October 23, 2002

Secretary Abraham Marks Anniversary of Standby Power Initiative

August 01, 2002

Secretary Abraham Announces DOE's Largest-Ever Purchase of Renewable Energy at Earth Day Ceremony

April 22, 2002

U.S. Department of Energy's Biomass and Alternative Methane Power Contracts Promise Energy Cost Savings at Federal Sites

March 15, 2002

White House Honors Federal Agency Teams For Saving Energy and Reducing Energy Costs

October 18, 2001

Federal Employees Receive DOE Awards for Saving Over $33 Million in One Year through Energy-Efficiency and Conservation

October 17, 2001

Energy Department Organizations, Employees Receive Awards for Energy Efficiency, Cost Savings

October 16, 2001

Remarks by the President to Department of Energy Employees

June 28, 2001

DOE Presidential Appointees Sworn In

June 05, 2001

Secretary Abraham Starts Implementation of National Energy Policy by Announcing Strategic Review of Energy Efficiency R&D Programs

May 23, 2001

Secretary of Energy, California Officials Share Strategies to Reduce Energy Use

May 04, 2001

Department of Energy Releases New Software To Help Reduce Building Energy Use

April 12, 2001

Secretary Richardson Signs Agreement to Build 2nd Largest Wind Energy Project in the United States

January 17, 2001