Department of Energy
More than $200 Million for Solar and Water Power Technologies
Money pledged on Earth Day for renewable technologies.
DOE Launches National Collaboration on LED Street Lights
Seattle City Light will lead national effort to evaluate LED street lights.
EPA, DOE Announce Changes to Bolster Energy Star Program
These steps will strengthen the Energy Star program for consumers.
EPA, DOE Announce New Steps to Strengthen Energy Star
EPA and DOE taking aggressive action to promote confidence in Energy Star brand.
DOE Releases New Estimates of Nation’s Wind Energy Potential
Maps are state-oriented, including Virginia.
Potential Effects of Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy
Nine different environmental effects could occur with these technologies.
DOE Releases Eastern Wind Integration and Transmission Study
The largest study of its kind conducted in the United States to date.
DOE and NREL Announce Open PV Mapping Project
Project maps photovoltaic (PV) installation data for the United States.
DOE Seeks Partners to Expand Wind for Schools Activities
Request for proposals currently active for Virginia school wind projects.
Can We Afford More Subsidies for Nuclear Power?
A possible $130 billion to nuclear and fossil fuel energy projects?
Obama Administration Awards $16,145,300 to Virginia
Virginia will use funds to improve energy efficiency and promote renewable energy.
Update on Virginia’s Participation in Clean City Recovery Act
In late August this year, Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the selection of 25 cost-share projects under the Clean Cities program that will be funded with nearly $300 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. These projects are expected to speed the transformation of the nation’s vehicle fleet, putting more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy efficient vehicles on the road, and establishing 542 refueling locations across the country. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) also estimates they will help displace approximately 38 million gallons of petroleum per year.
