GM, US DOE Team Up To Explore Jatropha Biodiesel Prospects

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The American automaker and the Department of Energy recently announced that they'll be working together to explore the commercial bio-diesel potential of a plant traditionally thought of as a weed. Read more →

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New Heating Appliance Energy Efficiency Standards Announced

The U.S. Department of Energy is looking to improve energy efficiency standards on heating appliances such as water heaters, said to account for about 18 percent of energy use in homes across the country. Read more →

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Suniva Gets $141 Million DOE Loan For Solar Manufacturing Plant, Jobs

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A $141-million-dollar loan courtesy of the U.S. Department of Energy will allow renewable energy manufacturer Suniva to construct a new solar manufacturing plant in Michigan. Read more →

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National Public Advanced Biofuels Lab Slated To Open Next Year

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It was announced today by the U.S. Department of Energy that an advanced biofuels public research facility will open in 2011 to help speed development of this alternative to fossil fuels. Read more →

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Department Of Energy Goes To Energy Efficiency Battle Stations

The Department of Energy is going into overdrive with energy efficiency violations, ordering one company to remove products found in violation while opening an investigation into another. Read more →

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Secretary of Energy Highlights Energy Efficiency Rebates

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US Secretary of Energy Steven Chu wants to remind homeowners that if they've made energy-efficient home improvements they may be eligible for substantail tax credit rebates. Read more →

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U.S. DOE Grows A Pair, Goes After Target, Others Over Torchiere Lamps

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The U.S. Department of Energy has launched in investigation into Target and others over alleged energy efficiency standards violations in regards to some torchiere lamps. Read more →

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Lockheed Martin Gets Federal Grant To Research Deep Water Energy

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Two new grant from the US Department of Energy totaling $1 million give Lockheed Martin the green light to explore the commercial potential of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion. Read more →

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Hawaii Gets Large Federal Loan For Large Wind Power Project

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Secretary of Energy Steven Chu recently announced the U.S. Department of Energy will offer Hawaii a $117 million loan guarantee to finance a 30 MW wind energy project in Kahuku, Hawaii. Read more →

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Want To Purchase A More Energy Efficient Appliance? Now Is The Rebate Time

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Now is the time to get that new Energy Star qualified energy efficient appliance, as new federal-funded state rebates, along with federal tax credits and local rebates, make purchasing much more affordable. Read more →

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