http://www.energy.gov DOE gateway portal providing links to energy content on health, home, transportation, schools, business, community, world and future. Science and technology, data and prices, sources, production. en-us Tue, 9 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT RedDot CMS http://www.energy.gov/news/8596.htm WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama today announced a series of steps his Administration is taking as part of its comprehensive strategy to enhance American energy independence while building a foundation for a new clean energy economy, and its promise of new industries and millions of jobs. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/8596.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/8591.htm WASHINGTON - As part of the Obama Administration's commitment to increasing energy efficiency and reducing costs, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy announced today the creation of the State Energy Efficiency (SEE) Action Network. Tue, 2 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/8591.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/8588.htm Washington D.C.-Secretary Steven Chu detailed President Barack Obama's $28.4 billion Fiscal Year 2011 budget request for the Department of Energy, highlighting the Administration's commitment to create jobs with the development of a clean energy economy, invest in advanced science, research and innovation, maintain a strong nuclear deterrent and secure nuclear materials both at home and abroad, and improve energy efficiency to help curb greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/8588.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/8584.htm Washington, D.C. - As part of the Obama Administration's commitment to restarting America's nuclear industry, U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu today announced the formation of a Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future to provide recommendations for developing a safe, long-term solution to managing the Nation's used nuclear fuel and nuclear waste. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/8584.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/8586.htm WASHINGTON - Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate individuals to key administration posts. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/8586.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/8581.htm Washington D.C. - U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced today that the Department of Energy has closed its $1.4 billion loan agreement with Nissan North America, Inc. to retool their Smyrna, Tennessee factory to build advanced electric automobiles and an advanced battery manufacturing facility. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/8581.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/8557.htm Washington, DC. - The U.S. Department of Energy announced today that approximately 1.6 billion supercomputing processor hours have been awarded to 69 cutting-edge research projects through the Innovative and Novel Computational Impact on Theory and Experiment (INCITE) program. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/8557.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/8536.htm Washington, DC - U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today the selection of five projects to receive more than $20.5 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support deployment of community-based renewable energy projects, such as biomass, wind and solar installations. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/8536.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/8538.htm Washington, DC - Today, Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced the Department of Energy has closed its $465 million loan with Tesla Motors, Inc. for construction of a manufacturing facility in southern California on the Model S electric sedan and a power-train manufacturing facility in Palo Alto, California. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/8538.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/8533.htm Washington, DC - U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced that the Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will invest up to $12 million in total funding - $10 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - in four companies to support the development of early stage solar energy technologies and help them advance to full commercial scale. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/8533.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/8529.htm Washington, D.C. - On Monday, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia upheld the Department of Energy's decision to remove the ENERGY STAR label from certain inefficient LG refrigerator-freezer models. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/8529.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/8527.htm WASHINGTON, DC - Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced more than $37 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support high-efficiency solid-state lighting projects. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/8527.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/8525.htm Washington, DC - Underscoring the Obama Administration's commitment to investing in innovation and research, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced that 69 scientists from across the nation will receive up to $85 million in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for five-year research grants as part of DOE's new Early Career Research Program. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/8525.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/8519.htm Washington, DC - U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced the investment of nearly $80 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for advanced biofuels research and fueling infrastructure that will help support the development of a clean sustainable transportation sector. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/8519.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/8511.htm WASHINGTON DC - The Department of Energy announced today that it has received certifications for over 600,000 residential appliances in 15 different product categories in response to the Department's enhanced energy efficiency enforcement efforts. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/8511.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/8506.htm Columbus, Ind. - At an event today in Columbus, Indiana, Secretary Chu announced the selection of nine projects totaling more than $187 million to improve fuel efficiency for heavy-duty trucks and passenger vehicles. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/8506.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/8503.htm President Obama announced awardees of the clean energy manufacturing tax credit in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Fri, 8 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/8503.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/8501.htm WASHINGTON - Today at the White House, President Obama announced the award of $2.3 billion in Recovery Act Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits for clean energy manufacturing projects across the United States. Fri, 8 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/8501.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/8499.htm WASHINGTON, D.C. - In support of the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas announced by President Obama at the 2009 Summit of the Americas, Secretary Steven Chu announced today that the U.S. Department of Energy has selected three initial projects under the Low-Carbon Communities of the Americas (LCCA) - a program launched in June 2009 to assist countries in Latin America with sustainable energy market transformation initiatives. Fri, 8 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/8499.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/8497.htm Washington, DC - The Department of Energy announced today that it has entered into a Consent Decree with Haier America resolving an investigation into whether Haier violated DOE's energy efficiency standards. Thu, 7 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/8497.htm