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November 18, 2009

United States and China to Cooperate on Clean Energy

The United States and China have announced a range of clean energy initiatives, including the establishment of a U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center. designed to boost joint research and development of clean energy technology, as well as energy efficiency and electric vehicle initiatives. More

November 18, 2009

Ex-Im Bank to Boost Renewable Exports with $250 Million in Financing

The U.S. Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank is launching a $250 million facility to finance the export of U.S. renewable energy products. The bank will also encourage various lending institutions to adopt policies to promote clean energy exports. More

November 11, 2009

BLM and CEC Release Draft EIS for the 400-MW Ivanpah Solar Project

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the California Energy Commission (CEC) have completed a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the proposed Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System Project, which will produce 400 megawatts using solar power towers. More

November 11, 2009

Japan's Tokai University Solar Car Wins the Global Green Challenge

Powered by Sharp multijunction solar cells developed for satellites, the Tokai University Solar Car blazed 3,000 kilometers down the center of Australia at an average speed of 62 miles per hour to win the Global Green Challenge race. More

November 4, 2009

DOE Awards $155 Million to 41 Industrial Energy Efficiency Projects

DOE is awarding $155 million in Recovery Act funds to support 41 industrial energy efficiency projects across the United States. The nine largest will leverage an additional $634 million in private support for significant efficiency upgrades at industrial facilities. More

November 4, 2009

Treasury Department Allocates $2.2 Billion in Bonds for Renewable Energy

A new allocation of Clean Renewable Energy Bonds will provide low-interest financing for government agencies, public power providers, and cooperative electric companies across the United States, with the leaders in each category located in California, Washington, and Alaska, respectively. More

November 4, 2009

EERE Funding Up 3 Percent to $2.24 Billion for Fiscal Year 2010

DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is getting a modest budget boost of 3% in the fiscal year 2010 appropriations approved by President Obama. The annual appropriations process is separate from the one-time injection of funds provided by the Recovery Act. More

November 4, 2009

DOE Delivers $38 Million to Four States for Clean Energy

DOE has granted more than $38 million in Recovery Act funds to Alaska, Kansas, Utah, and West Virginia to support each state's energy efficiency priorities. The awards are part of DOE's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program. More

October 28, 2009

President Obama Announces $3.4 Billion to Spur Smart Electric Grids

In order to build a "clean energy superhighway," DOE is awarding $3.4 billion in Recovery Act funds to 100 projects that are designed to move the nation toward a more efficient electric grid. The new smart grid projects will take place in every state except Alaska. More

October 28, 2009

Report: Addressing Climate Change Yields 4.5 Million Clean Energy Jobs

A new study, "Estimating the Jobs Impact of Tackling Climate Change," projects widespread employment benefits in the fields of renewable energy and energy efficiency, if the United States makes a serious commitment to addressing climate change. More

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