U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Solar Energy Technologies Program – News
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.
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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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