News
February 8, 2012
Hawaii Gets 'EV Ready'
Thanks to DOE support, Hawaii has begun installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at state sites. More
January 31, 2012
Weatherization Assistance Program Ranked as Second Highest Recovery Act Job Creator
The U.S. Department of Energy’s low-income Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) created or retained more than 13,000 jobs in the fourth quarter of 2011, ranking second out of approximately 200 federal programs funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). Weatherization-related jobs employ highly trained, skilled technicians who install a wide variety of energy efficiency measures that encompass the building envelope, its heating and cooling systems, its electrical system, and electricity consuming appliances in low-income homes. More
January 26, 2012
DOE Seeks Industry Feedback on Standard Work Specifications for Energy Upgrades in Manufactured Housing
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today invited energy efficient product manufacturers, manufactured housing experts, and other home performance industry stakeholders to review and comment on its Standard Work Specifications for Manufactured Housing. More
January 25, 2012
Austin Using Green Innovation to Beat the Utility Blues
A biosolids plant in Austin, Texas, is using an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant to replace old equipment with modern biogas generation equipment. More
January 23, 2012
Asheville Boasts First Large-Scale LED Street Light Deployment in North Carolina
Taking steps to improve energy efficiency and reduce its overall carbon footprint, the City of Asheville has initiated North Carolina's first large-scale deployment of LED street lights. More
January 11, 2012
Wisconsin Surpasses its DOE-Backed Home Energy Efficiency Goal
Wisconsin has surpassed its home energy efficiency goal established with the DOE under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. More
January 5, 2012
State Completes Weatherization and Energy Efficiency Projects
The state of Washington has completed energy efficiency projects on 16,000 homes in the past three years, largely with federal recovery act funding provided by the U.S. Department of Energy. More
January 5, 2012
Washington Surpasses Home Energy Efficiency Goal and Helps More than 16,000 Homeowners Save on Utility Bills
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu hosted a conference call today with Governor Chris Gregoire to announce that Washington state has surpassed its aggressive energy efficiency goal established with the U.S. Department of Energy for funding under the 2009 stimulus law, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. More
January 5, 2012
Montana Recognized for Promoting Energy Efficiency
Montana has reached a major milestone in promoting energy efficiency and helping families save money across the state. More
January 5, 2012
Montana Surpasses Home Energy Efficiency Goal and Helps More than 6,800 Homeowners Save on Utility Bills
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu hosted a conference call today with Governor Brian Schweitzer to announce that Montana has surpassed its aggressive energy efficiency goal established with the U.S. Department of Energy for funding under the 2009 stimulus law, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. More
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