EERE Press Releases - 2008
Here's a list of press releases about the U.S. Department of Energy's accomplishments, initiatives, research and development efforts, funding, and much more in energy efficiency and renewable energy.
May 12, 2008
Wind Energy Could Produce 20 Percent of U.S. Electricity By 2030
May 09, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy Announces Completion of 500 Industrial Energy Saving Assessment
May 05, 2008
DOE Announces Up to $7.5 Million in Advanced Technology Research to Harness Energy Potential of Oceans, Tides and Rivers
May 02, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy Partners with City of Greensburg, Kansas to Help Rebuild With 100 Percent Renewable Energy
April 30, 2008
DOE Seeks to Invest up to $60 Million for Advanced Concentrating Solar Power Technologies
April 22, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy Launches Website with Energy Saving Tips for Consumers
April 22, 2008
Departments of Energy and Defense Launch ENERGY STAR® Operation Change Out – the Military Challenge Campaign to Promote the Use of Energy Efficient Light Bulbs
April 18, 2008
DOE Selects 3 Small-Scale Biorefinery Projects for up to $86 Million of Federal Funding in Maine, Tennessee and Kentucky
April 17, 2008
DOE Announces up to $7 Million for Biomass Research
April 11, 2008
DOE Announces up to $4 Million for University Research into Advanced Biomass Conversion
April 02, 2008
Department of Energy Recognizes Top ENERGY STAR® Partners
April 01, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy Implements Criteria for ENERGY STAR® Water Heaters
March 28, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy to Provide up to $2.4 Million to Advance Solar Energy in 12 U.S. Cities
March 20, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy and the Automotive X PRIZE Foundation to Promote Clean, Energy-Efficient Vehicles
March 12, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy to Invest up to $13.7 Million for Breakthrough Solar Energy Projects
March 07, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy Implements More Stringent Criteria for ENERGY STAR® Clothes Washers, Expands CFL Program
March 06, 2008
Energy Department - Electric Power Research Institute Cooperation to Increase Energy Efficiency
March 04, 2008
USDA, DOE to Invest up to $18.4 million for Biomass Research, Development and Demonstration Projects
February 27, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy Selects Venture Capital Firms to Accelerate Adoption of Advanced Energy Technologies
February 26, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy to Invest up to $33.8 Million to Further Development of Commercially Viable Renewable Fuels
February 25, 2008
Department of Energy Selects Winner of Wind Cooperative of the Year Award
February 14, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy Challenges U.S. Homebuilding Industry
February 12, 2008
U. S. Department of Energy to Invest up to $20.6 Million for Solid-State Lighting Research and Development Projects
January 29, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy Selects First Round of Small-Scale Biorefinery Projects for Up to $114 Million in Federal Funding
January 29, 2008
NOAA and U.S. Department of Energy Expand Efforts to Increase Energy Efficiency at National Marine Sanctuaries
January 28, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy and State of Hawaii Sign Agreement to Increase Clean Energy Technologies in Hawaii
January 24, 2008
Energy Department Selects Student Teams to Compete in 2009 Solar Decathlon
January 17, 2008
Department of Energy to Invest Up To $30 Million to Accelerate Development and Deployment of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology
January 15, 2008
USDA and DOE Biomass Research And Development Technical Advisory Committee Members
January 15, 2008