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News Archives - 2009
January
DOE Awards 16 Contracts for Energy Savings at Federal Facilities
Listen Up! Pump System Performance Audio Web Briefing This Month
EIA Projects a Clean Energy Shift that Stifles Oil Growth
Annual Progress Report Highlights Hydrogen Program Activities
Chrysler, Ford, and Other Automakers Pursue Electric Vehicles
Advanced Gasoline and Diesel Engines Also Offer High Fuel Economy
U.S. Army to Lease 4,000 Neighborhood Electric Vehicles
Progressive Automotive X Prize Expanded to Include Major Automakers
GM to Buy Lithium-Ion Batteries for the Chevy Volt from LG Chem
Honda and Toyota Face Off with New and Updated Hybrids
EIA: Energy Prices to Stay Low Through 2009, but Rise in 2010
DOE Releases a Request for Information: New Centers of Excellence for R&D of Hydrogen-Storage Materials
2008 Lands Among the Ten Warmest Years on Record for the Globe
Bureau of Land Management to Establish Renewable Energy Offices
President Obama Calls for Greater Use of Renewable Energy
Report Notes Surging Utility Investment in Smart Grid Technologies
President Obama Issues Orders on Fuel Economy and GHG Regulations
DOE Reports to Congress on Fuel Cell School Buses and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Activities, Progress, and Plans
February
DOE Issues a Request for Information: Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Market Transformation
Clean Diesels Still Fall Short of Top-12 List of Green Vehicles
Educational Web Site Launched for Progressive Automotive X Prize
GM Tells Cities How to Prepare for Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles
DOE and GM Unveil 17 EcoCAR Challenge Designs, and They All Plug In
U.S. Petroleum Demand Dropped 6% in 2008, Says Oil Industry
DOE Launches On-line Knowledge Center at the 2009 Washington Auto Show
Supercar Manufacturer Unveils All-Electric Powertrain
Economic Stimulus Act Provides $16.8 Billion for EERE Programs
High-Speed Rail and Transit Boosted by Economic Stimulus Act
Economic Stimulus Act to Result in Greener Federal Buildings and Fleets
Renewable Energy and Smart Grids Spurred by Economic Stimulus Act
DOE Announces the 2009 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Meeting
Clean Cities Funding Opportunity Issued
President Obama Calls for Carbon Cap, More Clean Energy Investment
Report Highights Need for Rapid Action to Minimize Climate Change
DOE to Expedite Disbursement of Funds Received via Stimulus Act
March
Ford Launches Hybrid Sedans, Plans All-Electric Delivery Van
President's Budget Draws Clean Energy Funds from Climate Measure
Ford Begins Production of Fuel-Efficient Engines at Cleveland Plant
DOE Releases a Hydrogen Sensor Funding Opportunity Announcement
Cellulosic Ethanol Gains Ground in Iowa, New York, and South Dakota
U.S. Transit Use Up, Driving Down in 2008
Ethanol Group Petitions EPA to Raise Blend Levels in Gasoline
Extended Daylight Saving Time Saves Energy, Says DOE
U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Increased 1.4% in 2007, Says EPA
Climate Congress Reports Worsening Findings on Climate Change
Appropriations Act Provides Nearly $2 Billion in New Funding for EERE
DOE Offers $2.4 Billion to Support Next-Generation Electric Vehicles
Federal Energy Regulators Propose Priorities for Smart Grid Standards
April
2010 Honda Insight Goes on Sale for Less Than $20,000
Tesla Motors Unveils the Model S, an All-Electric Sedan
EIA: High Oil Prices, GHG Controls Would Help Clean Energy Grow
Fuel Economy Standards Raised by 2 mpg for Model Year 2011
Progressive Automotive X Prize Names 111 Registered Teams
Chrysler Selects A123Systems for Electric Vehicle Batteries
U.S. Government Accelerates its Purchase of Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz Offers Hybrid with Lithium-Ion Battery at a $12K Premium
EIA Expects Gasoline Prices to Rise Moderately by Summer
DOE to Award $10 Million for Plug-in Hybrid Electric School Buses
EPA: Greenhouse Gases Pose a Threat to Public Health and Welfare
DOE to Invest Nearly $4 Billion in Smart Grid Technologies
Obama Administration Charts a Course for High-Speed Rail
Vice President Biden Announces $300 Million in Recovery Act Funds for Clean Cities Program
EIA Projects Faster Clean Energy Growth with Recovery Act Funds
DOE Supports Earth Week with Energy Saving Tips Feature
DOE to Award $41.9 Million in Recovery Act Funds for Fuel Cells
DOE to Invest $777 million in 46 New Energy Frontier Research Centers
DOE Launches the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, or ARPA-E
President Obama Touts Clean Energy on Earth Day
California Adopts a Low-Carbon Fuel Standard
May
Secretary Chu Announces Nearly $800 Million from Recovery Act to Accelerate Biofuels Research and Commercialization
President Obama Takes Action to Advance Biofuels Production
Study: Climate Targets Greatly Limit the World's Near-Term Use of Fossil Fuels
EPA's Proposed Renewable Fuel Standard Tackles GHG Emissions
DOE to Invest $786.5 Million in Recovery Act Funds in Biofuels
Interior and Ag Departments Propose More Renewable Energy Funding
DOT Awards $742.5 Million in Recovery Act Funds to 11 Transit Projects
EIA: Expectations Dim for a Near-Term Growth in Oil Demand
DOE Requests $2.3 Billion for Efficiency, Renewable Energy in FY 2010
DOE Biomass Program Sponsors Land-Use Change and Bioenergy Workshop
New York Launches 100-Megawatt Solar Project on Distributed State Sites
Department of Interior to Open Renewable Energy Offices in Four Western States
ITP Releases Draft Information and Communication Technology Vision and Roadmap
President Obama Announces a Comprehensive National Fuel Economy Policy
DOE Raises Award Ceilings for Smart Grid Projects
MIT Finds Increased Warming Threat if Greenhouse Gases Stay Unchecked
DOE and World Energy Leaders Launch Partnership for Energy Efficiency
U.S. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions Declined 2.8% in 2008
Federal Agencies Team Up to Foster Growth in Green Jobs
Interior Department Awards $15 Million for Forest Thinning on Public Lands
Virtual Energy Forum Offers a Free, Two-Day Clean Energy Conference
"Climate Positive" Urban Projects Slated for California and Florida
DOE Issues a Request for Information: Targets for Combined Heat and Power and Auxiliary Power Unit Fuel Cell Applications
June
Secretary Chu Announces $256 Million Investment to Improve the Energy Efficiency of the American Economy
Industry Receives $256 Million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funding
Vermont Passes a Feed-In Tariff, Plus Other Clean Energy Measures
Secretary Chu Announces $256 Million Investment to Improve the Energy Efficiency of the American Economy
Restructured GM to Build a New Small Car in the United States
Apply Now for Industrial Energy Efficiency Solicitation
Apply Now for Energy Efficient Information and Communication Technology Solicitation
EIA: Global Carbon Dioxide Emissions Projected to Increase 39% by 2030
Massachusetts Grants Permits for Cape Wind Project
Industrial Energy Efficiency Grand Challenge Solicitation Now Open
Report: Worldwide Clean Energy Investments on the Upswing
Prices for Oil and Gasoline are Escalating, Says EIA
Mitsubishi and Subaru Launch Electric Cars in Japan
DOE Solicits Feedback on Draft of Algal Biofuels Roadmap
New Funding Boosts Carbon Capture, Solar Energy, and High Gas Mileage Cars and Trucks
Virginia Governor Signs Order Promoting Energy Efficient Building and Transportation
Annual Merit Review Attendance Exceeds 1,500
Maine Passes Act Creating "One-Stop Shop" for Energy Consumers
Ohio Solar Activity Heats Up with State Loan, Power Purchase
U.S. Government Orders 14,105 More Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
USDA Awards $49 Million for Biomass Energy Projects in 14 States
Federal Agencies to Assist with Clean Energy Development in the West
DOE to Invest $49 Million in 24 Solar Projects and Solar Training
DOE Offers $240 Million for Fuel-Efficient Cars and Trucks
Ohio State University Wins First Year of EcoCAR Challenge
Reports: Climate Change is Already Impacting the United States and the World
New Hampshire Welcomes First Commercial Wind Farm
DOE Awards $8 Billion in Loans for Advanced Vehicle Technologies
Clean Energy Emphasized at the Americas Energy and Climate Symposium
Copenhagen Report: "Climate Inaction is Inexcusable"
Report: Demand Response Could Cut U.S. Peak Power Demand by 20%
More Than $154 Million Awarded to Four State Energy Programs Benefitting Industry and Consumers
Obama Administration Awards More than $96 Million for State Energy Programs in Ohio, Oregon, Virginia, and West Virginia
Obama Administration Launches New Energy Efficiency Efforts
Obama Administration Announces up to $32 Million Initiative to Expand Hydropower
July
President Obama Approves the Billion-Dollar "Cash for Clunkers" Act
DOE Awards $454 Million for Clean Energy in 18 States
EPA Grants Greenhouse Gas Waiver to California
Labor Department Offers $500 Million for Clean Energy Job Training
Obama Administration Awards More than $153 Million for State Energy Programs in Seven States and Territories
United States Joins the International Renewable Energy Agency
DOE Offers $3.9 Billion to Support Smart Grid Technologies
Report: Shale Gas Boosts U.S. Natural Gas Resources by 35%
Treasury, Energy Departments Announce More than $3 Billion in Recovery Act Funds for Renewable Energy Projects
Obama Administration Delivers More than $448 Million for Weatherization Programs in 13 States
Obama Administration Awards More than $141 Million for State Energy Programs in Six States and Territories
Renewable Energy Standards Advance in Four States
DOE Offers $300 Million for State Rebates on Energy Star Appliances
DOE, Treasury Provide Guidance on Direct Payments for Renewable Projects
G8 and Major Economy Leaders Agree to Slash Greenhouse Emissions
DOE Announces Recovery Act Funding of up to $85 million for Algal and Advanced Biofuels
DOE, Agriculture Department to Award $6.3 million for Biofuels Research
DOE Awards $47 Million in Recovery Act Funding for Smart Grids
Global Clean Energy Investment Nearly Doubles in Second Quarter
"Cash for Clunkers" Rebate Program Gets Rolling
United States and China to Cooperate on Climate Change and Energy
DOE-Funded Clean Energy Research Projects Win 19 R&D 100 Awards
DOE Awards $54 Million for State Energy Programs in Four States
Energy, Treasury Now Accepting Applications for Funding for Renewable Energy Projects
August
ITP Launches New Data Center Efficiency Web Site
Report: The Next Decade will Determine America's Energy Future
EERE Mobile Site Offers News, Energy Tips, and Alternative Fuel Stations
President Obama Announces $2.4 Billion in Grants to Accelerate the Manufacturing and Deployment of the Next Generation of U.S. Batteries and Electric
DOE Awards $28 Million to National Laboratories for Bioenergy, Smart Grids
DOE Offers $30 Billion in Loan Guarantees for Renewable Energy Projects
Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions Projected to Drop 5% in 2009
Agriculture Department Proposes Consumer Label for Biobased Products
President Obama Approves a $2 Billion Extension for "Cash for Clunkers"
DOE Awards $2.4 Billion for U.S. Batteries and Electric Vehicles
DOE Awards $377 Million to 46 Energy Frontier Research Centers
Treasury, Energy Announce More than $2 Billion in Recovery Act Tax Credits for Energy Manufacturers
DOE Announces More Than $2 Billion in Tax Credits for Manufacturers
Oregon Begins Biodiesel Fuel Requirements at Gas Stations
Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit - Submit Your Application by September 16, 2009
DOE Announces Fuel Cell Job Opening for Interdisciplinary Chemist or Chemical/Environmental Engineer
Treasury, DOE Offer $2.3 Billion in Tax Credits for Energy Manufacturers
U.S. Motor Vehicle Travel Increased in June
DOE Offers $37 Million for Clean Energy Research at Small Businesses
Biomass Power Catches Fire in Ohio, Florida, Georgia, and New Hampshire
DOE Awards $21 Million to Five Projects for Biomass Processing
DOE Selects Biofuels Projects to Receive up to $21 Million in Funding
September
Treasury, Energy Announce $500 Million in Awards for Clean Energy Projects
USDA Awards $4.2 Million for Woody Biomass Removal
DOE Awards $21 Million to Five Projects for Biomass Processing
H-Prize Competition Notice Issued for Breakthrough Advances in Materials for Hydrogen Storage
Reports Find Huge Potential to Cut Energy Use in the United States
USDA Awards $13 Million for Rural Clean Energy Projects
Tiny Algae Loom Large in Biofuel Pilot Projects
DOE Recognizes Midwest Industrial Efficiency Leaders
DOE Recognizes Five Green Power Leaders
New Reports Emphasize the Monetary and Security Costs of Climate Change
Treasury, Energy Surpass $1 Billion Milestone in Recovery Act Awards for Clean Energy Projects
DOT, EPA Propose to Improve Fuel Economy and Reduce Greenhouse Gases
EPA Finalizes Greenhouse Gas Reporting Requirements for Large Emitters
Transportation Department Supports Clean Energy at 43 Transit Agencies
DOE Loans $5.9 Billion to Ford, Offers $528.7 Million in Loans to Fisker
EERE Draws on Social Media for Energy Awareness Month
October
DOE and Chinese Ministry Co-Host Their First Electric Vehicle Forum
Obama Administration Invests $300 Million in a Green Federal Fleet
Plug-In Hybrid Automaker to Reopen a GM Plant Using a DOE Loan
DOE Awards $151 Million in Recovery Act Funding for ARPA-E Projects
DOE Offers a $24 Million Loan to a Manufacturer of Emissions Controls
EPA Names the Top 20 Green-Powered Schools
Honda CR-Z Concept Hybrid Debuts at the Tokyo Motor Show
Report: Addressing Climate Change Yields 4.5 Million Clean Energy Jobs
Sunshine State Lives Up to Name with 25-Megawatt Solar Energy Farm
DOE Issues a Request for Information: Requirements for Fuel Storage Subsystems for Early Market Fuel Cell Applications
November
DOE Awards up to $5.5 Million for X PRIZE to Promote Clean, Energy Efficient Vehicles
Secretary Chu Announces More than $155 Million for Industrial Energy Efficiency Projects
Treasury Department Allocates $2.2 Billion in Bonds for Renewable Energy
DOE Awards up to $5.5 Million for the Automotive X Prize Competition
EERE Funding Up 3 Percent to $2.24 Billion for Fiscal Year 2010
DOE Awards $155 Million to 41 Industrial Energy Efficiency Projects
Nine Federal Agencies to Expedite New Transmission Lines on Federal Lands
EIA: Oil and Fuel Prices on Their Way Up as Economy Recovers
Japan's Tokai University Solar Car Wins the Global Green Challenge
ACEEE: California Leads the Country in Energy Efficiency Policies
Three Mid-Atlantic States Form Offshore Wind Partnership
DOE and USDA Select Projects for more than $24 Million in Biomass Research and Development Grants
Michigan REC Tracking System Launched
ERDC-CERL Issues Broad Agency Announcement for PEM Fuel Cell Backup Power
DOE Biomass Program Announces Biomass 2010 Conference
Department of Energy Announces More Than $104 Million for National Laboratory Facilities
United States and China to Cooperate on Clean Energy
Ex-Im Bank to Boost Renewable Exports with $250 Million in Financing
DOE and USDA Award $24 Million in Biomass Grants
DOE and USDA Offer $4 Million for Biomass Genomics Research