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North Pacific Paper Corporation paper in Longview, Wash., -- the largest newsprint and specialty paper mill in North America -- is improving its refining process to reduce electricity costs. NORPAC estimates these changes will save 100 million kilowatt hours of electricity a year, which is enough energy to serve 8,000 Northwest homes. <a href="http://energy.gov/articles/going-big-building-largest-ever-energy-efficiency-project">Learn more about NORPAC</a>.

North Pacific Paper Corporation paper in Longview, Wash., -- the largest newsprint and specialty paper mill in North America -- is improving its refining process to reduce electricity costs. NORPAC estimates these changes will save 100 million kilowatt hours of electricity a year, which is enough energy to serve 8,000 Northwest homes. Learn more about NORPAC.

Strengthening U.S. Leadership in Advanced Manufacturing
Desalination is normally an energy intensive process, but by collaborating with Energy Department's National Labs Campbell Applied Physics has found a way to make seawater drinkable while using 50 percent less energy. | Photo courtesy of Campbell Applied Physics.

Desalination is normally an energy intensive process, but by collaborating with Energy Department's National Labs Campbell Applied Physics has found a way to make seawater drinkable.

What Do Clean Energy Tax Credits Mean for Minnesota (and America)?
Earlier this week Deputy Secretary Poneman also visited Environment Minnesota, where he spoke with members about their efforts to educate their community on the importance of clean energy tax credits. | Energy Department photo.

Clean energy tax credits are helping create jobs while boosting American manufacturing and innovation.

Building an American Economy to Last: American Competiveness in Manufacturing

With support from federal agencies, a new manufacturing technology is revolutionizing how products are designed and built.

Energy Efficiency: Saving Money and Preserving Jobs
National Renewable Energy Laboratory research scientist Robert Tenent is helping incorporate thin-film design and manufacturing processes to improve the performance and drive down the sticker price of electrochromatic windows and make the product more accessible. | Photo courtesy of NREL.

Energy efficiency is not something flashy at first glance, but it quietly spurs innovation while cutting costs and saving jobs across the country.