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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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