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Start the School Year with EPA’s Energy Star

Posted Thu, 09/02/2010 - 12:39pm

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging students and their parents to support the environment by shopping for back-to-school clothes and supplies at retail stores that have earned the Energy Star label

Secretary Chu Announces U.S. Centers for U.S.-China Clean Energy Research

Posted Thu, 09/02/2010 - 3:00am

U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that two
consortia will receive a total of $25 million over the next five
years under the U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center
(CERC).

Changing of the Guard: Nolan gives Bochman a Break at DOD Energy Blog Helm

Posted Wed, 09/01/2010 - 11:30pm

OK, I admit it. I've been writing this blog, each and every week since the first post in August 2008. That's over 400 posts. And I'm not going to mention that I write another blog or that I have a day job or kids to raise. No, I'll spare you all that. As you have guessed by now, it's a labor of love. But what I will share, is this:

200,000 Homes Weatherized in Recovery Act Milestone: Vice President

Posted Wed, 09/01/2010 - 3:00am

Vice President Biden has announced that 200,000 low-income
homes have been weatherized under the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act, saving families money, conserving
energy, and helping put thousands to work.

United States Used Less Energy, More Renewables in 2009: Report

Posted Wed, 09/01/2010 - 3:00am

The United States used more wind power and less fossil fuel
in 2009 than 2008, according to a new report from DOE's
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

Speeding Bullet EV from Ohio State Claims World Speed Record

Posted Wed, 09/01/2010 - 3:00am

A battery-powered electric vehicle (EV) built by Ohio State
University engineering students has claimed a world speed
record on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.

California Licenses First Solar Thermal Power Plant in 20 Years

Posted Wed, 09/01/2010 - 3:00am

The California Energy Commission has approved construction
of the Beacon Solar Energy Project, the first solar thermal
project in the state to win approval in 20 years. It was part of
the state's 2,800 megawatts of solar approved in August.

EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels

Posted Wed, 09/01/2010 - 3:00am

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are proposing new
fuel economy labels for new vehicles and are seeking public
comment on the overhauled vehicle stickers.

Peace Corps to Tackle Grassroots Energy Issues

Posted Wed, 09/01/2010 - 3:00am

The U.S. State Department has provided the Peace Corps
with $1 million to tackle energy and climate issues by
incorporating renewable energy and energy efficiency
technologies in Central and South America.

DOE Announces Two Million Smart Meters Installed in the U.S.

Posted Wed, 09/01/2010 - 3:00am

DOE has announced that two million smart meters have been
installed in the United States with support from Recovery Act
funding.