October 15, 2004
EERE-Funded Research Garners Ten Prestigious R&D; 100 Awards
DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
(EERE) contributed to 10 of the year's top 100 technology
developments. The ten awards related to solar energy,
bioenergy, industrial energy efficiency, and energy efficiency
technologies for buildings and vehicles. More
October 13, 2004
New York Awards $1.2 Million to Biomass and Wind Energy Projects
New York Governor Pataki announced awards of $1.2 million
to six wind energy assessment projects and one biomass
energy pilot project on October 4th. The governor announced
the awards at the Ninth Annual National Green Power
Marketing Conference in Albany. More
October 6, 2004
Hawaii and Minnesota to Boost Ethanol Use
By April 2006, most of Hawaii's gasoline will contain 10
percent ethanol under new administrative rules signed by
Governor Linda Lingle. But 10 percent isn't good enough for
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, who wants to increase the
percentage of ethanol in the state's gasoline to 20 percent. More
September 29, 2004
California Approves Rules to Cut Auto Greenhouse Emissions
The California Air Resources Board approved new regulations
on September 24th that will require automakers to sell
vehicles that produce lower emissions of greenhouse gases.
By 2016, the regulations will cut greenhouse gas emissions
from new cars and light trucks by 30 percent. More
September 29, 2004
New York State Sets a New Renewable Energy Requirement
By 2013, utilities in New York State will draw on renewable
energy for 25 percent of the power they sell, under a new
policy set by the Public Service Commission on September
22nd. The new Renewable Portfolio Standard program will
result in 3,700 megawatts of new renewables in the state. More
September 22, 2004
USDA Awards $22.8 Million for Renewable and Efficiency Projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced in mid-
September its selection of 167 renewable energy and energy
efficiency projects to receive a total of $22.8 million in
competitive grants. The projects include energy efficiency
upgrades and wind, solar, biomass, and geothermal energy. More
September 21, 2004
Biomass Program Seeks Grant Applications for Bioproduct Base Chemicals Technology Development
The Biomass Program is also seeking applications for
Chemical Building Blocks from Biomass Derived Sugars,
Syngas, or Oils grants. More
September 8, 2004
Biomass Program Solicits Grant Applications for University Research
The Biomass Program is currently soliciting grant applications
for university research in biomass technologies. More
August 11, 2004
USDA Announces Sign-Up for $150-Million Bioenergy Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on August 4th
the opening of the sign-up period for its fiscal year 2005
Bioenergy Program. The $150-million program supports
expansions in ethanol and biodiesel production and also
provides some support for existing biodiesel production. More
August 9, 2004
DOE Awards $16 Million for 162 Efficiency, Renewable Energy Projects
DOE announced on August 9th that it will award more than
$16.3 million in Special Projects competitive grants to 162
energy projects in 43 states and the District of Columbia as
part of its State Energy Program. More
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