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January 7, 2009
BLM Finalizes Plans to Open 190 Million Acres to Geothermal Power
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has published a Record of Decision and amendments to 114 of its resource management plans to make it easier to offer federal lands for geothermal leasing. The Record of Decision applies to 190 million acres of public lands in the Western United States. More
December 31, 2008
Energy Star Residential Water Heaters Available January 1, 2009
DOE announced the January 1, 2009 release of Energy Star- qualified high-efficiency gas storage, gas condensing, whole- home gas tankless, heat pump, and solar water heaters, which will reduce residential water heating bills from 7.5% to up to 55%. More
December 18, 2008
DOE Awards 16 Contracts for up to $80 Billion in Projects at Federal Facilities
DOE will award sixteen new Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Energy Savings Performance Contracts that could result in up to $80 billion in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation projects at federally-owned buildings and facilities. More
December 17, 2008
President-Elect Obama Nominates Dr. Steven Chu as Energy Secretary
President-elect Barack Obama has nominated Dr. Steven Chu to be the next Secretary of Energy. Dr. Chu is a Nobel Prize-winning physicist who has long advocated for finding solutions for climate change by advancing renewable energy, biofuels, and other low-carbon energy sources. More
December 17, 2008
Federal Regulators Approve an In-Stream Hydrokinetic Project
The first license for an in-stream hydrokinetic project was issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on December 13. The barge-mounted project will be located in Hastings, Minnesota, positioned downstream of a hydropower dam on the Mississippi River. More
December 8, 2008
DOE to Help Increase Efficiency of U.S. Embassies and Consulates
DOE and the U.S. Department of State have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, agreeing to conduct energy assessments and improve environmental and energy management at U.S. embassies and consulates around the world. More
November 26, 2008
Global Effort Needed to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Says IEA
With no new government policies, global energy demand is expected to increase 45% by 2030, along with energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. But a concerted global effort could cut those emissions to 7% below today's levels by 2030, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). More
November 26, 2008
California and Oregon Build an Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles
All-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are expected to grab a growing share of the vehicle market in coming years, and new private and public efforts in California and Oregon are intended to encourage residents, companies, and local governments to buy or lease the vehicles. More
November 26, 2008
U.S. Green Building Council Revises its LEED Rating System
The LEED green building rating system employs the acronym for "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design," and the new LEED program to be launched next year will reflect that ideal, placing greater weight on efforts to achieve energy efficient buildings with minimal greenhouse gas emissions. More
November 26, 2008
DOE and Interior Department to Deploy Clean Energy at National Parks
The new Energy SmartPARKS program aims to install energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy projects throughout the national park system. To kick off the project, DOE and the Interior Department are providing $1 million in seed money, and private funders are encouraged to contribute. More
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