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    News Archives - 2005

    February

    DOE Project Leads to New Hydrogen Fueling Station in California
    EPA Launches Clean Energy Partnerships with 12 States and D.C.

    March

    SEP 2005 Special Projects Request for Proposals
    Study Leads to New Web Site for Energy Efficiency Best Practices
    EIA: U.S. Companies Achieving Greater Cuts in Greenhouse Gases
    Hybrid Bus Fleets Grow in New York City, L.A., and Indianapolis
    Northwest Power Industry Commits $100 Million for Efficiency
    International Competition Recognizes Efficient Power Supplies
    Global Wind Power Capacity Grew 20 Percent in 2004
    Lexus Announces Hybrid SUV Pricing and EPA Mileage
    Record Gasoline Prices Slow Sales of Full-Size SUVs
    Wind Industry Launches Global Wind Energy Council

    April

    Canadian Automakers Agree to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

    September

    EERE Launches its Financial Opportunities Web Site
    EIA: Katrina is Likely to Cause High Winter Heating Costs

    October

    EPA and DOE Launch Campaign Encouraging Use of Energy Star Lights
    New Mexico, North Carolina Governments to Employ Alternative Fuels
    University of Colorado Wins the 2005 Solar Decathlon
    DOE Issues New Efficiency Standards for Appliances and Equipment
    EIA: Heating Costs to Soar This Winter
    New York City Orders 500 Hybrid Buses and Allows Hybrid Taxis
    Voluntary Green Power Purchases Increased Tenfold in 5 Years

    November

    U.S. Government Exceeds its Goal for Renewable Energy Use
    EIA: Hurricane Recovery to Extend into Mid-2006
    Renewable Energy Markets Showed Strong Growth in 2004
    Training Helps Louisiana Rebuild after Hurricanes

    December

    DOE Sets Tougher Standards for Energy Star Clothes Washers
    Energy Saving Teams Sent to Federal Facilities in Six States