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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 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
August 26, 2009
DOE Offers $37 Million for Clean Energy Research at Small Businesses
DOE is offering to help small businesses explore a wide range of clean energy technologies, including solar power, water power, smart grid controllers, and systems relating to building energy and energy savings in industry. About $8.5 million is available for companies to explore new ideas. More
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