Press Releases on November 9, 2010 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:22 GMT

Obama Administration Announces Additional $102,508,400 for Local Energy Efficiency Improvements in Pennsylvania

Block Grants to Support Jobs, Cut Energy Bills, and Increase Energy Independence WASHINGTON - Vice President Joe Biden and Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced plans to invest $3.2 billion in energy efficiency and conservation projects in U.S …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:22 GMT

Iolani School from Honolulu, Hawaii Wins U.S. Department of Energy Real World Design Challenge

WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced that Iolani School from Honolulu, Hawaii is the winner of the DOE's 2009 Real World Design Challenge. Fifty-four high school students representing 10 states from across the …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:22 GMT

Obama-Biden Administration Announces Nearly $80.7 Million in Weatherization Funding and Energy Efficiency Grants for Oregon

Part of nearly $8 billion in Recovery Act funding for energy efficiency efforts nationwide that will create 100,000 jobs and cut energy bills for families Washington DC -- Vice President Joe Biden and Energy Secretary Chu today announced Oregon will …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:22 GMT

Agreement on New Commitments for Hanford Tank Waste Cleanup Sent to Federal Judge

RICHLAND, Wash. - The U.S. Department of Energy and Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) jointly filed a motion today in U.S. District Court asking the court to approve and enter a judicial consent decree that imposes a new, enforceable, …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:22 GMT

Secretary Chu Announces Simulation-Based Engineering User Center

Washington, DC - U.S Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced the creation of the Simulation-Based Engineering User Center (SBEUC) that will facilitate collaborative computational research for energy applications. Funded with $20 …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:22 GMT

USDA and DOE Partnership Seeks to Develop Better Plants for Bioenergy

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2010 -- Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced research awards under a joint DOE-USDA program aimed at improving and accelerating genetic breeding programs to create plants better suited …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:22 GMT

Secretary Chu Testimony to Senate Armed Services Committee

Washington, DC -- Secretary Steven Chu testified today before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the New START Treaty. His prepared testimony is below: Chairman Levin, Ranking Member McCain, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:22 GMT

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics from Durham, NC and Albuquerque Academy from Albuquerque, NM Win the U.S. ...

First Lady Michelle Obama Asks Bonus Questions and Speaks at the Awards Ceremony - Archived Webcast to be Available WASHINGTON, D.C. - A high school team from Durham and a middle school team from Albuquerque won the 2010 U.S. Department of Energy ( …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:22 GMT

Statement of U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu on Meetings With Indian Leaders

Today I have had the opportunity to meet with Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia and other distinguished Indian leaders. We had productive discussions about the opportunities for partnerships between our two …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:22 GMT

Obama Administration Delivers More than $63 Million for Weatherization Programs in Indiana and New Mexico

Recovery Act funding to expand weatherization assistance programs, create jobs and weatherize more than 22,400 homes WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced that the Department of Energy is providing more than …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:22 GMT

Statement of Steven Chu, Secretary of Energy

Before the Committee on Environment and Public Works, United States Senate, Washington, D.C. Chairman Boxer, Ranking Member Inhofe, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on moving America toward a clean energy economy …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:22 GMT

Secretary Chu Joins with World Leaders to Sign International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation

The Department of Energy announced today that U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu joined with top energy leaders from around the world to launch the International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC). As part of the Group of 8 (G8) …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:22 GMT

Secretary Chu Announces $93 Million from Recovery Act to Support Wind Energy Projects

National Renewable Energy Laboratory to receive more than $100 million from Recovery Act GOLDEN, CO - In an ongoing effort to expand domestic renewable energy, U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu today announced plans to provide $93 million from the …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:22 GMT

Obama Administration Announces Additional $168,643,400 for Local Energy Efficiency Improvements in Florida

Block Grants to Support Jobs, Cut Energy Bills, and Increase Energy Independence WASHINGTON - Vice President Joe Biden and Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced plans to invest $3.2 billion in energy efficiency and conservation projects in U.S. …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:22 GMT

Obama Administration Announces Additional $84,183,300 for Local Energy Efficiency Improvements in Ohio

Block Grants to Support Jobs, Cut Energy Bills, and Increase Energy Independence WASHINGTON - Vice President Joe Biden and Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced plans to invest $3.2 billion in energy efficiency and conservation projects in U.S …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:22 GMT

Obama-Biden Administration Announces More Than $207.2 Million in Weatherization Funding and Energy Efficiency Grants for Georgia

Part of nearly $8 billion in Recovery Act funding for energy efficiency efforts nationwide that will create 100,000 jobs and cut energy bills for families Washington DC -- Vice President Joe Biden and Energy Secretary Chu today announced Georgia will …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:21 GMT

President Obama Announces $400 Million Conditional Commitment Offer to Support Solar Panel Manufacturing

Recovery Act Funded Project Expected to Create 3,500 Jobs in Indiana and Colorado Washington D.C. - In his weekly video address, President Obama today announced the offer of a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of $400 million to Abound …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:21 GMT

Secretary Chu, NNSA Administrator and the Tennessee Congressional Delegation Join Local Officials in Dedicating Highly Enriched ...

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. - Secretary of Energy Steven Chu today gave the keynote address at a dedication ceremony recognizing the start-up of operations at the nation's new, one of a kind storage facility for weapons-grade uranium. The Highly Enriched …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:21 GMT

Department of Energy Announces Technology Transfer Coordinator

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Department of Enery Secretary Steven Chu announced today that Dr. Karina Edmonds will join the Department of Energy as its new Technology Transfer Coordinator. Dr. Edmonds will be responsible for working with the Department…

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:21 GMT

Department of Energy Announces Testing for AeroSys, Inc. Products to Ensure Compliance with Appliance Standards

Washington, DC - As part of its renewed efforts to ensure compliance with national energy efficiency appliance standards, the U.S. Department of Energy today issued a test notice requiring AeroSys, Inc. to provide sample air conditioners and heat …

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