Going Green Jobs

DOE Announces $30 Million for Energy-Efficient Housing Partnerships

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:01:03 +0000

DOE has announced up to $30 million in funding for 15
research partnerships that aim to deliver innovative energy
efficiency strategies to the residential housing market.

Source: http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16188

DOE and U.S. Department of Defense Announce Clean Energy Cooperation Agreement

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:01:03 +0000

DOE has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the
U.S. Department of Defense aimed at accelerating clean
energy innovation while strengthening energy security.

Source: http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16193

Maine Signs Ocean Energy Agreement with Nova Scotia

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:01:03 +0000

Maine has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nova
Scotia, pledging to work cooperatively on renewable
electricity from ocean tidal energy and offshore wind energy.

Source: http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16190

Unmanned Solar-Powered Aircraft Soars Nonstop for 14 Days

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:01:03 +0000

An unmanned solar-powered aircraft stayed aloft over an
Arizona proving ground for 14 days, smashing records for
such flights, according to its makers.

Source: http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16191

The International Renewable Energy Agency Becomes an International Organization

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:01:03 +0000

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has
become a chartered international organization 18 months
after its founding. IRENA seeks to promote renewable energy
use among its global member states.

Source: http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16192

California Team to Receive up to $122 Million for Energy Innovation Hub to Develop Method to Produce Fuels from Sunlight

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:01:02 +0000

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman announced
an award of up to $122 million over five years to a
multidisciplinary team of top scientists to establish an Energy
Innovation Hub aimed at developing revolutionary methods
to generate fuels directly from sunlight.

Source: http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16182

DOE Helps Launch Global Initiatives at First Clean Energy Ministerial Meeting

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:01:04 +0000

During the first Clean Energy Ministerial, which attracted 24
governments, DOE announced that the United States will help
launch 11 international clean energy initiatives, ranging from
increased electric vehicle use to distribution of 10 million
solar LEDs to the world’s poorest.

Source: http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16179

DOE Announces $30 Million for Small Business Clean Energy Technologies

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:01:04 +0000

DOE has announced $30 million in Recovery Act and FY 2010
funds to help small businesses commercialize promising new
technologies. Applications are being accepted in the
technology areas of biomass, buildings, geothermal,
photovoltaics, wind power, vehicle efficiency, and energy
transmission and storage.

Source: http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16172

DOE Report: Recovery Act Boosts Advanced Vehicle Investments

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:01:04 +0000

DOE has released a report that finds that advanced vehicle
projects funded by the Recovery Act are creating jobs,
spurring private investment, and cutting electric vehicle cost.

Source: http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16173

DOE Takes Steps to Implement Cool Roofs Across the Federal Government

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:01:04 +0000

DOE is embarking on initiatives to install cool roofs on its
buildings whenever practical and is urging other federal
agencies and commercial entities to do the same. Cool roofs
will reduce energy use, limit carbon pollution, and save
taxpayer money, DOE says.

Source: http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16175