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November 18, 2009

AIA Report Notes Surge in Green Building Programs

The number of U.S. cities with green building programs has increased 50% since 2007, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA). And in a reflection of this trend, the number of new homes earning the Energy Star label has topped the one million mark. More

October 28, 2009

DOE Offers a $24 Million Loan to a Manufacturer of Emissions Controls

Tenneco, an Illinois company, becomes the fifth recipient of a loan offer under DOE's Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing program, and the first component manufacturer to receive a loan offer. More

October 28, 2009

Report: Addressing Climate Change Yields 4.5 Million Clean Energy Jobs

A new study, "Estimating the Jobs Impact of Tackling Climate Change," projects widespread employment benefits in the fields of renewable energy and energy efficiency, if the United States makes a serious commitment to addressing climate change. More

October 28, 2009

Honda CR-Z Concept Hybrid Debuts at the Tokyo Motor Show

Among the new choices on display at the Tokyo Motor Show, Honda's CR-Z Concept Hybrid, the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, and the Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept showed the way of the near future. The Honda CR-Z hybrid is coming to the United States in 2010. More

October 28, 2009

EPA Names the Top 20 Green-Powered Schools

The greenest schools in the K-12 grades got high marks from the EPA for being the best in class in their purchase or use of electricity from renewable energy sources. The top five school leaders in green power hailed from Texas, New York, and Maryland. More

October 28, 2009

DOE Awards $151 Million in Recovery Act Funding for ARPA-E Projects

To foster advanced energy efficiency technological innovation, DOE has funded 37 projects through the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, or ARPA-E. The funds are meant to support high-risk, high-reward energy research. More

October 28, 2009

U.S. DOE and National Labs Release New Data on Commercial Building Energy Goals

Read new technical support documents that explain how to achieve 50% energy savings in four commercial building sectors. More

October 28, 2009

Plug-In Hybrid Automaker to Reopen a GM Plant Using a DOE Loan

Fisker Automotive will use a $359 million loan from DOE to revive a shuttered General Motors Corporation (GM) auto plant in Delaware and build its new plug-in hybrid sedan. More

October 28, 2009

President Obama Announces $3.4 Billion to Spur Smart Electric Grids

In order to build a "clean energy superhighway," DOE is awarding $3.4 billion in Recovery Act funds to 100 projects that are designed to move the nation toward a more efficient electric grid. The new smart grid projects will take place in every state except Alaska. More

October 27, 2009

Updated State Incentives and Resources Database Web Site

The State Incentives and Resources Database on the State & Utilities Partnerships Web site has been upgraded and rereleased. The Web site now contains 2,751 entries where commercial and industrial managers interested in reducing the energy consumption of their businesses or facilities can access an online library of energy incentives, tools, and resources. The database features information on incentives available at the state, local, utility, and non-profit levels, including rebates, waived fees, tax credits, and loans. The site also offers such resources as analysis tools, education and training programs, and energy audits. More

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