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 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT RedDot CMS http://www.energy.gov/news/6235.htm WASHINGTON - DOE announces that it has completed the 500th Energy Saving Assessment (ESA) at the nation’s largest industrial facilities. Fri, 9 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6235.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6237.htm WASHINGTON, DC – Secretary Bodman will travel to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on Monday to highlight the countries’ joint efforts to ensure steady supplies of diverse energy sources, increase energy infrastructure security, and advance economic development and prosperity in the Western Hemisphere. Fri, 9 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6237.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6233.htm WASHINGTON, DC – DOE releases a draft Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to solicit public input on the demonstration of multiple commercial-scale Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) or other clean coal power plants with cutting-edge carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology under the Department’s restructured FutureGen approach. Wed, 7 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6233.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6231.htm WASHINGTON, DC – DOE announces awards of more than $126.6 million to the West Coast Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership (WESTCARB) and the Midwest Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership (MRCSP) for the Department’s fifth and sixth large-scale carbon sequestration projects. Tue, 6 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6231.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6206.htm WASHINGTON, DC – As part of the Bush Administration’s ongoing commitment to invest in clean energy technologies to meet growing energy demand while reducing greenhouse gas emissions, DOE announces up to $7.5 million in federal funding for research and development to help advance the viability and cost-competitiveness of advanced water power systems. Mon, 5 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6206.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6204.htm WASHINGTON, DC – DOE announces that Santa Monica High School from Santa Monica, Calif. is the winner of the 2008 DOE National Science Bowl®. Mon, 5 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6204.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6201.htm WASHINGTON, DC – DOE highlightes its renewable energy and energy efficient building design assistance - valued at up to $1.25 million - in rebuilding the City of Greensburg, Kansas, one of the first cities in the country to power its homes and businesses through continuous renewable energy. Fri, 2 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6201.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6189.htm WASHINGTON – Under Secretary Albright announces the issuance of the Solar Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for up to $60 million in funding over five years (Fiscal Years 2008-2012), which includes $10 million in FY 2008 appropriations and $10 million in the FY 2009 Budget request, to support the development of low-cost Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) technology. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6189.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6188.htm WASHINGTON, DC – As part of President Bush’s call for citizens to make a difference in their communities through volunteer service, Secretary Bodman recognizes George H. Kerestes, a Federal employee at DOE and its predecessor agencies for more than 30 years, for his outstanding dedication to volunteerism. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6188.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6182.htm WASHINGTON, DC – DOE announces it will host its 9th Annual Small Business Conference, Exposition & Matchmaking Forum, June 24-26, 2008, at the Grand Hyatt in San Antonio, Texas. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6182.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6181.htm WASHINGTON, DC – DOE and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) agree to collaborate on developing and exchanging information on advanced fuel cycle technologies through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by Assistant Secretary Spurgeon and TVA Chief Operating Officer William McCollum. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6181.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6178.htm CAMP LEJEUNE, NC – Secretary Bodman launches, on Earth Day, a joint Department of Energy (DOE) and Defense campaign to challenge military bases nationwide to change their incandescent light bulbs to energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) in on-base housing. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6178.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6175.htm WASHINGTON, D.C. – DOE launches a new internet feature which provides tips to consumers on how to make everyday Earth Day by making smart energy choices to save money while protecting the environment. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6175.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6170.htm Washington, DC— DOE Assistant Secretary for Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability Kevin Kolevar announces the Department’s plans to invest up to $50 million over five years (Fiscal Years 2008 - 2012), subject to appropriations from Congress, in nine demonstration projects competitively selected to increase efficiency in the nation’s electricity grid. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6170.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6164.htm ALEXANDRIA, VA. – Secretary Bodman announces the competitive selection of three projects in which DOE plans to invest up to $86 million over four years (FY ’08 - ‘11) to support the development of small-scale cellulosic biorefineries in Old Town, ME; Vonore, TN; and Washington County, KY. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6164.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6159.htm WASHINGTON, DC – DOE announces it is seeking public and industry input on how to best achieve the goals and meet the requirements for the Next Generation Nuclear Plant (NGNP) demonstration project work at DOE’s Idaho National Laboratory. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6159.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6158.htm WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the members of its newly-established Electricity Advisory Committee. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6158.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6161.htm ALEXANDRIA, VA – DOE announced the issuance of a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for up to $7 million in federal funding over two years (FY 2008 – 2009) in advanced research and development in converting non-food based biomass to advance clean and affordable biofuels. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6161.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6160.htm WASHINGTON, DC – DOE issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) inviting universities, national laboratories, and industry to compete for up to $15 million to advance nuclear technologies closing the nuclear fuel cycle. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6160.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6152.htm WASHINGTON, DC – DOE announces plans to issue loan guarantee solicitations in two stages this summer for up to $38.5 billion for projects that employ advanced technologies that avoid, reduce or sequester emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6152.htm