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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.
Virginia to Recieve Recovery Act Funds for Renewable Energy Programs
DOE announced in late June its award of more than $454 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in 18 states. Under DOE’s State Energy Program, states have proposed plans to prioritize energy savings, create or retain jobs, increase the use of renewable energy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Virginia Not Included in State Energy Program Awards
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Steven Chu today announced more than $204 million in Recovery Act funding to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in ten states. Under DOE’s State Energy Program (SEP), states have proposed statewide plans that prioritize energy savings, create or retain jobs, increase the use of renewable energy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This initiative is part of the Obama Administration’s national strategy to support job growth, while making a historic down payment on clean energy and conservation.
