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June 13, 2012
Obama Administration Announces Major Step Forward for the American Centrifuge Plant

New research, development and demonstration partnership to advance critical national security interests, protect taxpayer investment

June 12, 2012
Energy Department Announces New Investments in Innovative Manufacturing Technologies

Research Partnerships with Private Industry Aim to Reduce Energy Use, Costs for U.S. Manufacturers and Boost U.S. Global Competitiveness

June 7, 2012
Energy Department Announces Investments to Accelerate U.S. Manufacturing of Energy Efficient Lighting Technologies

As part of the Obama Administration’s all-of-the-above energy strategy to help reduce energy costs for America’s homes and businesses, the Energy Department announced more than $7 million for three innovative lighting projects

June 6, 2012
Popular Choice Winners Announced for “Apps for Energy” Competition

Public Voting Period Closes; Full List of Winners Announced

June 6, 2012
Obama Administration Announces Clean Coal Research Awards for Universities Across the Country

Awards Latest Step by Administration to Leverage a Broad Range of Domestic Resources, Advancing Cheaper Technologies for Coal-Fired Energy Plants and Training the Next Generation of Clean Coal Scientists and Engineers

June 5, 2012
Chicago Joins President Obama’s Better Buildings Challenge to Reduce Energy Use and Save Money

Third largest U.S. City pledges to boost efficiency across nearly 24 million square feet of public and private buildings

May 31, 2012
Energy Department Announces Launch of Energy Innovation Hub for Critical Materials Research

Multi-year research effort to improve supply, efficient use and recycling of rare earths and other critical materials to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign sources

May 31, 2012
Department of Energy Cites Bechtel National, Inc. for Worker Safety and Health Violations

The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a Preliminary Notice of Violation (PNOV) to Bechtel National, Incorporated (BNI) for two material handling incidents.

May 29, 2012
Obama Administration Launches $26 Million Multi-Agency Competition to Strengthen Advanced Manufacturing Clusters Across the Nation

Fourteen Federal Agencies Collaborate to Enhance Global Competitiveness of U.S. Manufacturers and Create Jobs

May 24, 2012
Alaska Native Tribes Receive Technical Assistance for Local Clean Energy Projects

Energy Department and Denali Commission Announce Partnership to Strengthen Tribal Energy in Alaska