May 7, 2008
Long Island Utility Calls for 50 Megawatts of Solar Power
The Long Island Power Authority is offering to buy solar electricity from developers under long-term contracts. The New York utility is offering to buy power from up to 50 megawatts of solar photovoltaic systems, making the project the largest block of solar energy in the state. More
April 30, 2008
American Architects Name Top Ten Green Buildings for 2008
This year's crop of green buildings, selected by the American Institute of Architects and its Committee on the Environment, place an emphasis on geothermal heat pumps, radiant floor heating, displacement ventilation, and the use of earth as insulation and as a means of blocking sunlight. More
April 30, 2008
DOE to Invest up to $60 Million for Advanced CSP
DOE announced a funding opportunity for up to $60 million over 5 years to support the development of low-cost concentrating solar power (CSP) technology. The funding includes $10 million in FY 2008 appropriations and $10 million in the FY 2009 budget request. Specifically, the funding is available for projects from industry and academia that develop advanced thermal storage concepts and heat transfer fluids to further increase the efficiency of CSP power plants. More
April 23, 2008
DOE Presents an Earth Day Vision for Today and the Future
To celebrate Earth Day, the DOE home page features a Flash animation that shows not only how you can make a difference at home and on the road, but also how DOE is making a difference by developing energy technologies for a cleaner, more secure energy future. More
April 23, 2008
DOE to Offer $10 Billion in Renewable, Efficiency Loan Guarantees
DOE will issue a solicitation in June offering up to $10 billion in loan guarantees for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electric transmission projects. But DOE wants input before then about which technologies to support. Responses to DOE's Request for Information are due by May 2. More
April 16, 2008
Texas Invests in Solar Power Company
Texas is investing $1 million in the construction of HelioVolt Corporation's 125,000-square-foot manufacturing and test facility in Austin. The move is expected to create about 160 jobs in central Texas and generate $62 million in capital investment. More
April 9, 2008
DOE Announces New Energy Star Criteria for Water Heaters
Next year, consumers will be able to buy water heaters carrying the Energy Star label. DOE has established new Energy Star criteria for solar water heaters, heat pump water heaters, and three types of gas-fired water heaters. More
April 9, 2008
DOE and EPA Honor Energy Star Partners
DOE and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored 76 businesses, groups, and government entities on April 1 for achieving major energy savings or helping customers save money and energy through their work with the Energy Star program. More
April 9, 2008
Large-Scale Solar Thermal Power Projects Planned for California
FPL Energy is the latest company to propose building a large concentrating solar power (CSP) plant in southern California, while other proposals could yield thousands of megawatts of CSP facilities. Pacific Gas and Electric Company has agreed to buy power from several of those proposed facilities. More
April 2, 2008
California Utility to Install 250 Megawatts of Solar Panels
Southern California Edison is planning to install 250 megawatts of solar photovoltaic panels on commercial buildings in its service area over the next five years. The project will cost $875 million and will cover 2.33 square miles of rooftop. More
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