The GoldenState is a model for the potential of alternative and renewable energy sources.In fact, California’s Mojave Desert is home to the world’s largest concentrating solar power facility, while three of the Department of Energy’s National laboratories are located elsewhere in the State.
Recovery Act Spending
Weatherization
$185,811,061
State Energy Program
$226,093,000
Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Program
$351,658,900
Science
$184,155,000
Environmental Management
$62,100,000
Biomass
$111,500,000
Total
$1,121,317,961
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
A portion of the funds from the State Energy Program are allocated by formula among the states. To apply for a grant from the remaining funds, each Governor is required to write a letter to the Secretary of Energy explaining that the state will pursue policies to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy as outlined in Section 410 page 32 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
08.06.09 :: DOE Awards $377 Million in Funding for 46 Energy Frontier Research Centers
08.05.09 :: President Obama Announces $2.4 Billion in Grants to Accelerate the Manufacturing and Deployment of the Next Generation of U.S. Batteries and Electric Vehicles
08.04.09 :: Obama Administration Announces More Than $327 Million in Recovery Act Funding for Science Research
07.29.09 :: DOE Announces Awards for up to $11 Million for New Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems
07.24.09 :: DOE-Funded Research Projects Win 46 R&D 100 Awards for 2009
