News
November 18, 2009
United States and China to Cooperate on Clean Energy
The United States and China have announced a range of clean energy initiatives, including the establishment of a U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center. designed to boost joint research and development of clean energy technology, as well as energy efficiency and electric vehicle initiatives. More
November 18, 2009
Ex-Im Bank to Boost Renewable Exports with $250 Million in Financing
The U.S. Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank is launching a $250 million facility to finance the export of U.S. renewable energy products. The bank will also encourage various lending institutions to adopt policies to promote clean energy exports. More
October 16, 2009
Team Germany Wins the 2009 Solar Decathlon
A team of university students from Germany took top honors in the 2009 Solar Decathlon, followed by the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and Team California. Teams were judged on the solar homes that they assembled on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. 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
September 16, 2009
New Reports Emphasize the Monetary and Security Costs of Climate Change
The global cost of adapting to unchecked climate change could exceed $200 billion per year, according to one report, while another warns of hundreds of billions of dollars in damages to the United States. On top of that, the nation could be dragged into new wars as security threats increase. More
September 9, 2009
U.S. and Australian Advanced Geothermal Projects Face Setbacks
Major projects to artificially create geothermal reservoirs deep underground in both California and Australia are facing drilling challenges, while an Australian company that got past those challenges is now dealing with unexpected material failures that caused a well blowout in late April. More
July 29, 2009
United States and China to Cooperate on Climate Change and Energy
The United States and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on climate change, energy, and the environment, sparking new cooperation to accelerate the world's transition to a low-carbon economy. The MOU was one result of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue. More
July 29, 2009
Global Clean Energy Investment Nearly Doubles in Second Quarter
Global clean energy investments reached $24.3 billion in the second quarter of 2009, up 83% relative to the first quarter, with investors putting money into renewable energy projects and stock offerings, according to New Energy Finance. But investment remains weak in the United States, at only $1.6 billion. More
July 22, 2009
United States Signs Agreement with China on Building Energy Efficiency
Representing the U.S. government, DOE has signed an agreement with China to collaborate on energy-efficient buildings and sustainable communities, possibly including a shared demonstration project in China. The two countries are also establishing the U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center. More
July 16, 2009
DOE Announces Joint U.S.-China Building Efficiency Agreement
DOE and the Chinese Ministry of Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD) announced a joint agreement collaboration in working on more efficient building designs and focusing on sustainable communities using of renewable energy. More
