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    April 17, 2013

    President's 2014 Budget Proposes Critical Investments in Clean Energy

    As part of an Administration-wide effort to strengthen the U.S. economy with energy that is cleaner, cheaper, and creates sustainable jobs, President Obama requested a $28.4 billion Fiscal Year 2014 budget for the Energy Department. More

    April 10, 2013

    5 Super-Sized Solar Projects Transforming the Clean Energy Landscape

    2012 marked a record year for America’s solar industry. Installations surged by 76% compared to 2011—representing an estimated market value of $11.5 billion. From commercial to residential, every sector experienced significant growth, but the clear standout of 2012 was utility-scale solar. More

    April 3, 2013

    BLM Seeks Solar Energy Proposals for Colorado Lands

    The U.S. Department of Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking proposed solar energy development projects on 3,714 acres of BLM-managed land in Conejos and Saguache counties in southwestern Colorado. More

    March 20, 2013

    DOI Approves Three Renewable Energy Projects in California and Nevada

    The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) announced the approval of three major renewable energy projects in California and Nevada that are expected to deliver 1,100 megawatts to the grid, enough electricity to power more than 340,000 homes.  More

    February 27, 2013

    DOE's SunShot Announces $17 Million for Solar Reliability, Grid Integration

    The Energy Department's SunShot Initiative recently announced up to $17 million to support the development of innovative, cost-effective solutions to boost the amount of solar energy that utilities can integrate seamlessly with the national power grid, as well as projects aimed at improving the lifetime and reliability of solar modules and electronics. More

    February 27, 2013

    Savings to Chew On: Wrigley Expands Commitment to Sustainability

    Wrigley Manufacturing Company used funds from the Energy Department's State Energy Program to expand its commitment to sustainability by collecting solar power to help run a Tennessee plant.  More

    February 20, 2013

    Clean Energy Highlighted in President's State of the Union

    President Obama highlighted clean energy and challenged the nation to become even more energy efficient during his State of the Union address to Congress. More

    February 6, 2013

    Energy Department Invests $9 Million in Data-Driven SunShot Projects

    The Energy Department is investing about $9 million in seven data-driven projects that aim to unearth new opportunities for reducing solar energy costs and accelerating solar energy deployment in the United States.  More

    January 30, 2013

    DOI Finalizes Arizona Renewable Energy Zone Plan

    The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) announced that it has designated 192,100 acres of public land across Arizona as potentially suitable for utility-scale solar and wind energy development. More

    January 30, 2013

    Energy Department Offers $12 Million to Accelerate Solar Cell Efficiency

    The Energy Department announced a new $12 million funding opportunity to develop innovative, ultra-efficient solar devices that will help close the gap with the theoretical efficiency limit. More

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