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June 19, 2013
Energy Department Invests in Next Generation Efficient Lighting
The Energy Department announced five new manufacturing research and development projects that are part of a $10 million investment to support energy efficient lighting products. More
June 6, 2013
Federal and Industry Partners Issue Challenge to Manufacturers
A coalition that includes the U.S. federal government and over 200 major commercial building sector partners has challenged to U.S. manufacturers to build wireless sub- meters that cost less than $100 apiece. More
June 5, 2013
Energy Department Sets New Efficiency Standards for Microwave Ovens
The Energy Department has finalized new energy efficiency standards for microwave ovens that will save consumers nearly $3 billion on their energy bills through 2030. More
May 15, 2013
Competition Opens for Three New Manufacturing Innovation Institutes
The Obama Administration announced that it is launching competitions to create three new manufacturing innovation institutes with a federal commitment of $200 million across five federal agencies: Defense, Energy, Commerce, NASA, and the National Science Foundation. More
May 9, 2013
Financial Opportunity for Innovation Institute on Wide Bandgap Semiconductors for Power Electronics Released Today
The Obama Administration today announced $200 million in funding for three new institutes to accelerate innovation in U.S. manufacturing. More
May 9, 2013
Obama Administration Launches Competition for Three New Manufacturing Innovation Institutes
The Obama Administration today announced that it is launching competitions to create three new manufacturing innovation institutes with a Federal commitment of $200 million across five Federal agencies. More
April 10, 2013
Manufacturing Energy Use Down Since 2002: EIA
Total energy consumption in the U.S. manufacturing sector decreased by 17% from 2002 to 2010, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). More
March 27, 2013
Energy Department Launches Bold New Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative
The Energy Department announced the Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative to increase U.S. manufacturing competitiveness in the clean energy sector and take advantage of energy saving practices and low-cost domestic energy resources to advance the competitiveness of the U.S. manufacturing sector across the board. More
March 26, 2013
Energy Department Launches New Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative
As part of the Obama Administration's commitment to revitalizing America's manufacturing sector, today the Energy Department launched the Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative (CEMI). More
March 26, 2013
$23.5 Million Investment in Innovative Manufacturing Projects Supports the New Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative
As part of the President's effort "to guarantee that the next revolution in manufacturing is made right here in America," the Energy Department stated today that it will make a new $23.5 million investment in five additional innovative manufacturing R&D projects. More
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