By Staff Reports on 24 February 2010
Nine different environmental effects could occur with these technologies.
Posted in Environment, National Environment | Tagged Department of Energy, Wind and Hydropower Technology Program
By Staff Reports on 20 January 2010
The largest study of its kind conducted in the United States to date.
Posted in Environment | Tagged Department of Energy, Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program
By Staff Reports on 28 October 2009
Project maps photovoltaic (PV) installation data for the United States.
Posted in Environment | Tagged Department of Energy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, solar
By Staff Reports on 26 October 2009
Software for modeling building energy flows.
Posted in Business, Environment | Tagged Department of Energy, software
By Linda Goin on 2 September 2009
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.
Posted in Environment, Financial | Tagged Clean Cities Recovery Act, Department of Energy
By Staff Reports on 21 August 2009
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) will celebrate over 7,000 fuel cell forklift fuelings at the Department of Defense (DOD) Defense Distribution Depot (DDSP) in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, on August 21, 2009. The 40 fuel cell forklifts at DDSP are the first installment of a total of 100 forklifts that DLA will deploy in four of its high-volume distribution centers across the country. DDSP is the largest and most active DOD depot in the United States, providing round the clock service to the armed forces including direct support to U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Posted in Environment | Tagged Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, fuel cells
By Linda Goin on 15 July 2009
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced plans to provide up to $52.5 million to research, develop, and demonstrate Concentrating Solar Power systems capable of providing low-cost electrical power both day and night. Today’s announcement underscores the Obama Administration’s commitment to creating jobs and saving money, making electricity generated from solar energy competitive with conventional grid electricity.
Posted in Environment, Financial | Tagged Concentrating Solar Power Systems, CSP, Department of Energy
By Staff Reports on 15 July 2009
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Steven Chu today announced plans to provide up to $22 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support the planning and installation of utility-scale community renewable energy projects in up to four communities nationwide. This funding opportunity directly supports the Obama Administration’s goals of developing clean, renewable energy supplies, and creating new jobs and economic opportunities.
Posted in Environment, Financial | Tagged American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
By Staff Reports on 15 July 2009
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Steven Chu today announced the availability of nearly $300 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for state-run rebate programs for consumer purchases of new ENERGY STAR® qualified home appliances. The new program underscores the Obama Administration’s commitment to make American homes more energy efficient, while helping to support the nation’s economic recovery.
Posted in Environment, Financial | Tagged Department of Energy, Energy Star
