February 3, 2010
DOE Requests $2.4 Billion for Renewable Energy, Efficiency in FY 2011
The President's proposed budget for fiscal year (FY) 2010 includes $2.36 billion for the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, a 5% increase over last year's funding. The budget also includes $3-5 billion in loan guarantees for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. More
February 2, 2010
DOE and EPA Join States to Speed Progress on U.S. Energy Efficiency
DOE and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are leading an effort to create a new State Energy Efficiency Action Network, which will help states achieve their maximum cost-effective energy efficiency through targeted technical assistance. More
February 3, 2010
Under the Copenhagen Accord, 55 Countries Agree to Cut GHG Emissions
Countries representing 78% of all global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from energy use have submitted their national pledges to the United Nations. The pledges mark the first follow-up to the Copenhagen Accord, an agreement reached in Copenhagen, Denmark, in December 2009. More
February 3, 2010
Ag and Interior Departments Propose to Boost Clean Energy Funding
The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Interior are proposing increased funding for clean energy programs in fiscal year 2011, including a 24% increase for Interior's renewable energy programs. But for Agriculture, the greatest boost in funds may come from a redirect of existing funding. More
February 3, 2010
President Obama: Federal Government to Cut GHG Emissions 28% by 2020
A 2009 Executive Order that requires federal agencies to cut their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions will result in a 28% overall reduction by 2020. The figure is the aggregate of targets set by 35 federal agencies, which will comply by increasing their use of energy efficiency and renewable energy. More
January 27, 2010
DOE to Award $20.5 million to Five Community Renewable Energy Projects
DOE is awarding more than $20.5 million in Recovery Act funds for five renewable energy projects in California, Colorado, Vermont, and Wisconsin. The projects involve biomass, solar, and wind energy installations, ranging from Vermont wood-chip heat to California's first "solar highway." More
January 27, 2010
California Adopts Nation's First Statewide Green Building Standard
California has adopted the first-in-the-nation Green Building Standards Code, which will take effect on January 1, 2011. The code includes mandatory inspections of energy systems for nonresidential buildings, as well as a variety of water conservation measures. More
January 27, 2010
DOE to Invest $12 Million to Support Early-Stage Solar Technologies
DOE is investing $12 million, with $10 million coming from Recovery Act funds, to help early-stage solar energy technologies scale into commercial viability. The technologies include both traditional solar cells and modules and devices for concentrating photovoltaic systems. More
January 27, 2010
The New American Home to Incorporate Energy-Saving Technologies
The design for the 2010 edition of The New American Home was unveiled at the annual International Builders' Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The home includes numerous energy efficiency and solar energy features, aiming to consume 72% less energy than a similar house built to code. More
January 21, 2010
Secretary Chu Announces More Than $20.5 million for Community Renewable Energy Deployment Projects
DOE Secretary Steven Chu announced the selection of five projects to receive more than $20.5 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support deployment of community-based renewable energy projects, such as biomass, wind, and solar installations. More
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