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January 11, 2012
DOE Releases its Critical Materials Strategy
DOE has released the second annual Critical Materials Strategy report that examines the role rare earth metals play in clean energy technologies such as wind turbines and electric vehicles. More
December 14, 2011
Industry to Tap National Labs in DOE Initiative to Cut Red Tape
DOE has announced a pilot initiative designed to reduce the hurdles preventing innovative companies from working with its national laboratories. More
December 6, 2011
Announcing Better Buildings, Better Plants
The U.S. Department of Energy's Industrial Technologies Program recently changed its name to the Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO). In addition to the name change, AMO has formally transitioned its Save Energy Now LEADER initiative to the Better Buildings, Better Plants Program. More
November 23, 2011
Energy Matters: Industrial Energy Efficiency
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency Kathleen Hogan recently discussed industrial energy efficiency on an Energy Matters video livechat, answering questions about commercial building efficiency, advanced manufacturing, and corporate competitiveness. More
November 9, 2011
DOE-MIT Search Engine Will Speed Materials Research
DOE's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have launched an online tool enabling scientists to more quickly develop materials critical to renewable energy. More
October 19, 2011
Regional Partnerships Target Technology Commercialization, Job Growth
Three partnerships selected by DOE for funding under the i6 Green Challenge are enabling technology commercialization, job creation, and economic growth. More
September 28, 2011
White House and Department of Energy Promote Advanced Manufacturing Partnership
The White House and the U.S. Department of Energy call on businesses, educational institutions, labor organizations, government agencies, and professional associations to get involved in the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP). More
August 24, 2011
New Local Resources and Financial Incentives Available for Your Manufacturing Plant
ITP released its latest update to the State Incentives & Resource Database, which now provides access to more than 3,900 programs offered by federal and state governments, regional and nonprofit organizations, and utilities to help manufacturers identify and implement energy- saving projects.
MoreJuly 20, 2011
DOE Offers $730 Million Loan Commitment for Michigan Steel Plant
DOE has announced a conditional loan commitment of $730 million to support the modernization of a Michigan factory, which will manufacture high-strength steel to improve the fuel efficiency of vehicles. More
July 19, 2011
Application Deadline Extended for ITP's Innovative Manufacturing Initiative Funding Opportunity
An extension has been granted for all applicants to the Innovative Manufacturing Initiative funding opportunity announcement posted by DOE's Industrial Technologies Program (ITP). More
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