BestPractices News Archive

Here you'll find energy efficiency and renewable energy news, particularly concerning the U.S. Department of Energy Technology Delivery program.

September 16, 2009

Energy Efficiency Leaders Recognized at Midwest Exchange

On September 9-10, 2009, more than 300 industry, state, and federal leaders gathered at the Midwest Industrial Energy Efficiency Exchange to learn about new energy saving technologies and ways to improve industrial competitiveness, including technical advances and financing strategies. More

August 14, 2009

Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit - Submit Your Application by September 16, 2009

Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the Department of Treasury is awarding $2.3 billion in tax credits for qualified investments in advanced energy projects to support new, expanded, or re-equipped domestic manufacturing facilities. More

August 7, 2009

Midwest Exchange Will Connect Industry with Financial and Technical Resources

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) will host the Midwest Industrial Energy Efficiency Exchange, September 9-10, 2009, in Detroit, Michigan, in partnership with the American Public Power Association, Cummins, Focus on Energy, and the National Association of State Energy Officials. More

July 29, 2009

The Summer Issue of Energy Matters Focuses on Superior Energy Performance

Read the summer 2009 issue of Energy Matters to learn about a new plant-level energy efficiency certification program to help U.S. industry meet energy-reduction goals. More

July 8, 2009

Apply Now for Research, Development, and Demonstration of CHP Systems Solicitation

The U.S. Department of Energy's Industrial Technologies Program has issued a new funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for up to $40 million (based on annual appropriations) in research, development, and demonstration of combined heat and power (CHP) systems. More

July 8, 2009

Case Study Reveals How Sybase Data Center Saved $262,000

After conducting an energy assessment and using utility incentives to implement projects, Sybase saved $262,000 annually, reduced annual energy use by nearly 2.3 million kWh, and achieved a simple payback of 2.2 years. More

June 26, 2009

More Than $154 Million Awarded to Four State Energy Programs Benefitting Industry and Consumers

On June 25, 2009, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Steven Chu announced plans to provide more than $154 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in California, Missouri, New Hampshire, and North Carolina. More

June 4, 2009

Industrial Energy Efficiency Grand Challenge Solicitation Now Open

Applications are due July 14, 2009, for cost-shared projects that will develop transformational industrial processes and technologies associated with the nation’s energy intensive industries. More

June 3, 2009

Apply Now for Energy Efficient Information and Communication Technology Solicitation

This funding opportunity seeks proposals for research, development, and demonstration projects that improve energy efficiency in the information and communication technology sector. Apply now! More

June 3, 2009

Apply Now for Industrial Energy Efficiency Solicitation

Applications are due July 14, 2009, for cost-shared projects that will deploy sustainable energy infrastructure projects and energy efficient industrial technologies. More

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