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EPA and DOE Join States to Speed Energy Efficiency Progress in the United States
The U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency establish the State Energy Efficiency (SEE) Action Network to help accelerate energy efficiency initiatives.
Date: 02/02/2010
Type: News
Technologies: Energy Efficiency Policy
Tags: DOE, energy efficiency programs, SEE
Ernest Moniz Gives His First Speech as Energy Secretary
Ernest Moniz of MIT gets sworn in as U.S. Secretary of Energy. In his first speech as Secretary of Energy, Moniz makes it clear that energy efficiency will be the central priority during his tenure.
Date: 05/21/2013
Type: Article
Technologies: Economic Impact, Energy Efficiency Policy
Tags: department of energy, DOE, energy efficiency, MIT, Secretary of Energy
Feds Invest in Solar Energy Grid Integration
The DOE has announced investing in projects for developing solar grid integration systems for utilities, businesses, ans homes.
Date: 07/29/2009
Type: News
Technologies: Solar/Photovoltaics, Energy Efficiency Policy
Tags: DOE, grid integration, solar, solar economy, solar grid, solar policy
GE's Nucleus software displays real-time and historical energy use.
GE to Test Energy Efficiency of Smart Homes
GE is partnering with the Department of Energy on a $5 million program that will test the energy efficiency of homes equipped with smart grid products, LEDs and solar panels.
Date: 08/24/2010
Type: Blog
Technologies: Smart Grid
Tags: department of energy, DOE, energy efficiency, GE, home energy management, LED lighting, smart appliances, solar panels
How California’s Landmark Energy Storage Bill Works
Whether or not legislation requiring energy storage passes, California will need approximately 4 GW of storage in order to reach its renewable energy goals.
Date: 03/05/2010
Type: Blog
Technologies: Energy Conversion, Energy Storage
Tags: AB2514, California, DOE
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Less Power To Refrigerators! Appliances Get More Efficient in 2014
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a 25% increase in efficiency standards for most new refrigerators as of 2014.
Date: 09/29/2010
Type: Blog, News
Technologies: Energy Efficiency Policy
Tags: department of energy, DOE, energy efficient appliances, household appliances, household energy use
Loan to Kick-start U.S. Solar Thermal Industry
Federal funds could help 15 gigawatts of solar projects move forward.
Date: 03/02/2010
Type: News
Technologies: Solar/Photovoltaics, Energy Conversion, Energy Efficiency Policy
Tags: Brightsource, DOE, solar thermal
Kids giving thumbs-up.
Making Energy Tech As Cool As Facebook
Building the next-generation of energy-focused entrepreneurs will require a whole generation of inspired, science-focused kids who think energy tech is "cool." Federal agencies including the DOE and the White House are pushing energy literacy and education in the hopes of upping that "cool" factor.
Date: 10/18/2010
Type: Blog
Technologies: General Information
Tags: ARPA-E, DOE, energy education, energy efficiency technologies, entrepreneurs, White House
More Utilities Look to the DOE for Smart Grid Financing
More utilities are seeking funding from the Department of Energy to begin implementing a smart grid to make consumers more aware of the energy they use.
Date: 08/05/2009
Type: News
Technologies: Smart Grid, Utilities
Tags: DOE, smart grid, smart meter, utilities
A model of a renovated building at Penn State's new Energy Innovation Hub.
Penn State To Lead DOE Energy Innovation Hub
Institute faculty member Igor Mezic is part of a team led by Pennsylvania State University that will receive up to $122 million over the next five years from the Department of Energy to establish an Energy Innovation Hub focused on developing technologies to make buildings more energy efficient.
Date: 08/26/2010
Type: News
Technologies: Buildings
Tags: building design and performance, building energy efficiency, building-integrated photovoltaic, combined heat and power, DOE, Energy Innovation Hub

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