December 23, 2008
Clean Cities Solicitation Seeks Projects for Biofuels Outreach and Education
The Clean Cities FY09 Petroleum Reduction Technologies Projects for the Transportation Sector (DE-PS26-09NT01236) Area of Interest 3 (DE-PS26-09NT01236-03) seeks projects that will raise awareness and foster a greater understanding of alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies. More
December 22, 2008
DOE to Invest Up to $200 Million in Integrated Biorefineries
DOE will invest up to $200 million over the next six fiscal years, subject to annual appropriations, to support the development of pilot- and demonstration-scale biorefineries that use feedstocks such as algae or produce advanced biofuels such as bio-butanol, green gasoline, and other innovative biofuels. More
December 17, 2008
Tennessee Governor Orders State Agencies to Use ENERGY STAR Equipment
Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen has signed an executive order that requires all state agencies to use ENERGY STAR® products. The order is a response to recommendations made by the Governor's Task Force on Energy Policy and an effort to "walk the talk" of energy efficiency and conservation. More
November 14, 2008
DOE Reaches Agreement with LG Electronics on Refrigerator Energy Matters
Under the terms of a new agreement between DOE and LG Electronics, the company will voluntarily suspend 10 LG refrigerator models and Kenmore-brand "TRIO" French Door models from the Energy Star program and will offer a free, in-home modification to make the models more energy efficient. More
November 12, 2008
Boulder Voters Follow Berkeley with Clean Energy Financing
Boulder County, Colorado, will soon offer financing for homeowners and businesses that want to install energy efficiency improvements or renewable energy systems. The measure mimics a similar program in Berkeley, California, that is now being launched as a pilot program. More
November 12, 2008
California Approves $1 Billion for Low-Income Energy Efficiency
The California Public Utilities Commission is providing nearly $1 billion over the next three years for the state's largest utilities to install energy efficiency improvements in the homes of low-income families. The state's goal is for every eligible customer to be given a chance to participate by 2020. More
November 6, 2008
DOE to Offer $25 Billion in Loans for Advanced Vehicles
DOE issued an Interim Final Rule for the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program, which will distribute up to $25 billion in direct loans to automakers and component manufacturers. More
October 29, 2008
DOE Extends Deadline for Clean Energy Loan Guarantees
DOE announced on October 29 that it will extend the application due date for loan gurantees related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, and advanced transmission and distribution technologies to February 26, 2009, due to the extensive interest in the guarantees. More
October 8, 2008
Continuing Resolution Includes $25 Billion in Automakers Loans
A bill signed by President Bush to keep the government running provides funds for DOE to provide $25 billion in loans to support the production of advanced technology vehicles. The bill also boosts weatherization funding by $250 million and provides $175 million for hazardous fuels reduction. More
October 7, 2008
Notice of Upcoming "Demonstration of Integrated Biorefinery Operations" Funding Opportunity Announcement
This Notice of Intent is to inform the public of an upcoming Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). More
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