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November 11, 2009

EIA: Oil and Fuel Prices on Their Way Up as Economy Recovers

If U.S. and world economic conditions continue to improve, oil prices are expected to escalate to $81 per barrel by December 2010, according to the DOE's Energy Information Administration (EIA). The rising oil prices are already driving up the cost of gasoline and diesel fuel. More

November 4, 2009

DOE Awards $155 Million to 41 Industrial Energy Efficiency Projects

DOE is awarding $155 million in Recovery Act funds to support 41 industrial energy efficiency projects across the United States. The nine largest will leverage an additional $634 million in private support for significant efficiency upgrades at industrial facilities. More

November 3, 2009

Secretary Chu Announces More than $155 Million for Industrial Energy Efficiency Projects

Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced that the Department of Energy is awarding more than $155 million in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for 41 industrial energy efficiency projects across the country. 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

October 13, 2009

DOE Hosts Free Webinar on Fuels Flexibility on October 20, 2009

Register now for a free Webinar on October 20, 2009, about the challenges and opportunties of integrating advanced, low- carbon fuels into industrial operations. More

October 7, 2009

EPA Aims to Limit Greenhouse Gas Regulations to Large Facilities

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles under the Clean Air Act, and that could trigger new regulations for a large number of greenhouse gas emitters. A proposed rule would limit those regulations to the largest emitters. More

September 23, 2009

EPA Finalizes Greenhouse Gas Reporting Requirements for Large Emitters

Only about 10,000 facilities throughout the United States will need to report their greenhouse gas emissions under a new system established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), but those facilities will account for about 85% of the nation's greenhouse gas emissions. More

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

September 10, 2009

DOE Recognizes Midwest Industrial Efficiency Leaders

DOE recognizes 11 "Save Energy Now" winners for saving industrial energy in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. More

September 9, 2009

Reports Find Huge Potential to Cut Energy Use in the United States

A recent research report from McKinsey & Company finds that the United States could reduce non-transportation energy use by 23% by 2020, avoiding 1.1 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions. A separate report examining tranportation finds the potential for similar cuts by 2050. More

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