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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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