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November 18, 2009
Department of Energy Announces More Than $104 Million for National Laboratory Facilities
Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman today announced $104.7 million in funding from the Recovery Act for eight new projects to establish critical research and testing facilities at seven U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories. More
November 17, 2009
Obama Administration Announces Nearly $40 Million for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Projects in Florida and Maine
Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that the U.S. Department of Energy is awarding nearly $40 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to Florida and Maine to support clean energy projects. More
November 5, 2009
Secretary Chu Highlights Support for Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects in Indian Country
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu highlighted DOE's continued commitment to partnering with Native Americans to support the development of clean energy projects on tribal lands. More
November 4, 2009
Hydropower Upgrades to Yield Added Generation at Average Costs Less Than 4 cents per kWh – Without New Dams
Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced up to $30.6 million in Recovery Act funding for the selection of seven hydropower projects that modernize hydropower infrastructure by increasing efficiency and reducing environmental impacts at existing facilities. More
November 3, 2009
Obama Administration Announces More than $38 Million for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Projects in Alaska, Kansas, Utah and West Virginia
Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced that more than $38 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is being awarded to 4 states to support energy efficiency and conservation activities. 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
November 2, 2009
DOE Awards up to $5.5 Million for X PRIZE to Promote Clean, Energy Efficient Vehicles
Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced that the Department of Energy is providing up to $5.5 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support the X PRIZE Foundation's work to inspire a new generation of energy efficient vehicles. 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 15, 2009
Secretary Chu Announces New Investments in Cutting-Edge Wind Energy Research Facilities
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced new investments today in three university-led wind energy research facilities that will enhance the United States' leadership role in testing and producing the most advanced and efficient wind turbines in the world. More
October 8, 2009
DOE Announces $87 Million in Funding to Support Solar Energy Technologies
At the opening of the Solar Decathlon on the National Mall, Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced up to $87 million will be made available to support the development of new solar energy technologies and the rapid deployment of available carbon-free solar energy systems. More
