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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 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 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 19, 2009
Vice President Biden Unveils Report Focused on Expanding Green Jobs And Energy Savings For Middle Class Families
Vice President Biden today unveiled Recovery Through Retrofit, a report that builds on the foundation laid in the Recovery Act to expand green job opportunities and boost energy savings by making homes more energy efficient. More
October 14, 2009
IEA: Nations Should Build on Economy-Related Greenhouse Gas Cuts
The International Energy Agency (IEA) sees global carbon dioxide emissions falling by as much as 3% this year, due mainly to the economic slowdown. The agency also sees ample opportunities to build upon this reduction over the next 20 years. 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
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
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