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August 29, 2012
Energy Department Announces University Appliance-Design Winners
The Energy Department has announced that a University of Maryland team has won the Department's first Max Tech and Beyond Appliance Design Competition. More
July 16, 2012
In Minnesota, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Poneman Highlights Clean Energy Industries That Are Driving American Manufacturing Growth
During a series of events across the Twin Cities area of Minnesota, Deputy Secretary Poneman called for the extension of clean energy tax credits to support American jobs, including for construction workers, technicians, welders and other electrical workers. More
June 27, 2012
Efficiency, Renewable Energy Projects Win 12 R&D 100 Awards
Energy efficiency and renewable energy projects from Energy Department national laboratories have won 12 of the 100 awards given out this year by R&D Magazine. More
June 27, 2012
Energy Department Announces Building Energy Efficiency Investments in Twenty-Two States
The Energy Department awarded nearly $14 million to 22 states and territories to conduct energy efficiency upgrades in public facilities and develop local policies and programs to help reduce energy waste and save taxpayer money. More
June 26, 2012
Obama Administration Announces Major Steps to Advance Energy Efficiency Efforts, Improve Access to Low-Cost Financing for States and Local Communities
The Obama Administration today announced 36 new states, local governments, and school districts have joined President Obama's Better Buildings Challenge. More
April 4, 2012
DOE Backs Four New Home Energy Professional Certifications
The Building Performance Institute, Inc., with DOE backing, will introduce in June four new home energy professional certifications for the U.S. weatherization workforce. More
April 3, 2012
City Neighborhoods Win Thousands for Energy Projects
Eleven Charlotte neighborhoods have won grants of as much as $10,000 from the City of Charlotte’s for projects aimed at cutting energy use. More
March 14, 2012
DOE Offers $5.2 Million for Building Efficiency Technologies
DOE has offered up to $5.2 million in funding to advance heating and cooling systems as well as other building efficiency technologies. More
March 14, 2012
Energy 101 Video: Lumens
New lighting options means bulbs should be bought based on lumens, not watts. More
March 14, 2012
DOE Launches Next Phase of Competition to Create Efficient Lighting
DOE has launched the next phase of its Bright Tomorrow Lighting Prize competition to create energy-saving lighting products. More
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