EERE Press Releases - 2008
Here's a list of press releases about the U.S. Department of Energy's accomplishments, initiatives, research and development efforts, funding, and much more in energy efficiency and renewable energy.
September 18, 2008
DOE Selects Projects for Up to $7.3 Million for R&D Clean Technology Water Power Projects
September 12, 2008
DOE and Ad Council Launch Energy Efficiency Campaign for Youth
September 10, 2008
DOE to Invest up to $4.4 Million in Six Innovative Biofuels Projects at U.S. Universities
September 09, 2008
U.S. Energy Department Turns on Headquarters’ Solar Energy System
September 08, 2008
DOE Announces $6.6 Million in Competitive Grant Selections For Innovative State Efficiency, Renewables Initiatives
August 29, 2008
DOE Announces Up to $7 Million for Technology Commercialization Acceleration
August 28, 2008
Australia, Iceland and the U.S. Launch International Partnership to Promote Advanced Geothermal Technologies
August 25, 2008
DOE Kicks Off Old Refrigerator Recycling Effort
August 22, 2008
DOE Announces $26 Million to Develop Energy Efficient Processes for U.S. Industry
August 14, 2008
DOE Announces Up to $15.3 Million for Long-Term Hydrogen Vehicle Development
August 13, 2008
DOE to Invest up to $24 Million for Breakthrough Solar Energy Products
August 05, 2008
DOE to Pursue Zero-Net Energy Commercial Buildings
August 04, 2008
DOE Announces Contracts to Achieve $140 Million in Energy Efficiency Improvements to DOE Facilities
July 31, 2008
DOE and USDA Announce More than $10 Million in Bioenergy Plant Feedstock Research
July 30, 2008
Assistant Secretary Alexander “Andy” Karsner Announces Resignation
July 24, 2008
DOE Launches EnergySmart Hospitals to Promote Improved Energy Efficiency in Healthcare
July 24, 2008
U.S. and New Zealand Take Steps to Launch International Partnership to Further the Development of Clean Energy on Island Nations
July 14, 2008
DOE to Provide up to $40 Million in Funding for Small-Scale Biorefinery Projects in Wisconsin and Louisiana
July 14, 2008
DOE Commits $850,000 to Support NGA Energy Initiatives
July 09, 2008
DOE Headquarters Receives Energy Star Recognition from EPA
July 07, 2008
DOE and Sweden Sign MOU to Advance Market Integration of Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles
June 30, 2008
DOE Expands International Effort to Develop Fuel-Efficient Trucks
June 20, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy Announces Two Utility Companies Join FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership
June 18, 2008
DOE Seeks to Invest up to $90 Million in Advanced Geothermal Energy Technology and Research
June 12, 2008
DOE Announces $30 Million for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Projects
June 02, 2008
DOE Announces Effort to Advance U.S. Wind Power Manufacturing Capacity
May 29, 2008
U.S. Continues to Lead the World in Wind Power Growth
May 27, 2008
Secretary of Energy Signs Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen U.S.-Portugal Cooperation in Renewable Energy Technologies
May 27, 2008
Department of Energy Seeks to Invest up to $130 Million in Advanced Fuel Cell Technology
May 21, 2008
Mississippi State University Wins DOE and GM Challenge X 2008 Advanced Vehicle Competition
May 12, 2008
Wind Energy Could Produce 20 Percent of U.S. Electricity By 2030
May 09, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy Announces Completion of 500 Industrial Energy Saving Assessment
May 05, 2008
DOE Announces Up to $7.5 Million in Advanced Technology Research to Harness Energy Potential of Oceans, Tides and Rivers
May 02, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy Partners with City of Greensburg, Kansas to Help Rebuild With 100 Percent Renewable Energy
April 30, 2008
DOE Seeks to Invest up to $60 Million for Advanced Concentrating Solar Power Technologies
April 22, 2008
Departments of Energy and Defense Launch ENERGY STAR® Operation Change Out – the Military Challenge Campaign to Promote the Use of Energy Efficient Light Bulbs
April 22, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy Launches Website with Energy Saving Tips for Consumers
April 18, 2008
DOE Selects 3 Small-Scale Biorefinery Projects for up to $86 Million of Federal Funding in Maine, Tennessee and Kentucky
April 17, 2008
DOE Announces up to $7 Million for Biomass Research
April 11, 2008
DOE Announces up to $4 Million for University Research into Advanced Biomass Conversion
April 02, 2008
Department of Energy Recognizes Top ENERGY STAR® Partners
April 01, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy Implements Criteria for ENERGY STAR® Water Heaters
March 28, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy to Provide up to $2.4 Million to Advance Solar Energy in 12 U.S. Cities
March 20, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy and the Automotive X PRIZE Foundation to Promote Clean, Energy-Efficient Vehicles
March 12, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy to Invest up to $13.7 Million for Breakthrough Solar Energy Projects
March 07, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy Implements More Stringent Criteria for ENERGY STAR® Clothes Washers, Expands CFL Program
March 06, 2008
Energy Department - Electric Power Research Institute Cooperation to Increase Energy Efficiency
March 04, 2008
USDA, DOE to Invest up to $18.4 million for Biomass Research, Development and Demonstration Projects
February 27, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy Selects Venture Capital Firms to Accelerate Adoption of Advanced Energy Technologies
February 26, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy to Invest up to $33.8 Million to Further Development of Commercially Viable Renewable Fuels
February 25, 2008
Department of Energy Selects Winner of Wind Cooperative of the Year Award
February 14, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy Challenges U.S. Homebuilding Industry
February 12, 2008
U. S. Department of Energy to Invest up to $20.6 Million for Solid-State Lighting Research and Development Projects
January 29, 2008
NOAA and U.S. Department of Energy Expand Efforts to Increase Energy Efficiency at National Marine Sanctuaries
January 29, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy Selects First Round of Small-Scale Biorefinery Projects for Up to $114 Million in Federal Funding
January 28, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy and State of Hawaii Sign Agreement to Increase Clean Energy Technologies in Hawaii
January 24, 2008
Energy Department Selects Student Teams to Compete in 2009 Solar Decathlon
January 17, 2008
Department of Energy to Invest Up To $30 Million to Accelerate Development and Deployment of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology
January 15, 2008
USDA and DOE Biomass Research And Development Technical Advisory Committee Members
January 15, 2008