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December 18, 2008
DOE Awards Contracts to Conduct up to $80 Billion in Federal Energy Projects
Dec. 18, 2008 — DOE will award 16 new contracts that could result in up to $80 billion in energy and water conservation projects at federal facilities.
December 10, 2008
December 17 Webcast: State Policies to Encourage Green Building Principles
Dec. 10, 2008 — DOE's Technical Assistance Project is offering a Web seminar on how states are setting targets for reducing energy consumption in public facilities.
December 4, 2008
DOE Releases a New Version of EnergyPlus Simulation Software
Dec. 4, 2008—DOE released version 3.0 of award-winning EnergyPlus, which identifies potential savings by modeling lighting, heating, and other building energy flows.
Energy Star Residential Water Heaters Available January 1, 2009![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090102215416im_/http://www.eere.energy.gov/images/hp/gray_arrow.gif)
December 31, 2008
DOE to Invest Up to $200 Million in Integrated Biorefineries![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090102215416im_/http://www.eere.energy.gov/images/hp/gray_arrow.gif)
December 22, 2008
DOE Announces First Homes in New Orleans to Meet Builders Challenge Requirements![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090102215416im_/http://www.eere.energy.gov/images/hp/gray_arrow.gif)
December 19, 2008
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December 30, 2008
Program Your Thermostat for Automatic Savings![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090102215416im_/http://www.eere.energy.gov/images/hp/gray_arrow.gif)
December 23, 2008
Question of the Week: Do You Use Renewable Energy in Your Home?![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090102215416im_/http://www.eere.energy.gov/images/hp/gray_arrow.gif)
December 18, 2008
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