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

Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:26 GMT

Secretary Chu Announces $256 Million Investment to Improve the Energy Efficiency of the American Economy

Energy Intensive Sectors, IT Industry to Receive Recovery Act Funds WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced plans to provide $256 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support energy …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:25 GMT

DOE Announces Investment of up to $84 Million in Geothermal Energy

WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced the release of two Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) for up to $84 million to support the development of Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). Geothermal energy …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:25 GMT

Secretary Chu Highlights Recovery Act Cleanup Progress

Over $1.5 billion spent creates or saves over 14,400 jobs nationally; commitment to small businesses ensures greatest economic impact OAK RIDGE, TENN . - Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that the Department's Environmental Management …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:25 GMT

Readout of Secretary Chu's Middle East trip: Wednesday, February 24

Today, Secretary Chu was in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, where he affirmed the commitment of the United States to building a close relationship with the UAE on clean energy issues. He began the day with a meeting with the Minister of Energy …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:25 GMT

Secretaries Chu and Salazar and Sen. Hagan Tour Solar Farm in North Carolina

CARY, North Carolina -- Secretary of Energy Steven Chu and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and U.S. Senator Kay Hagan (D-NC) met today with employees of Southern Energy Management, a home-grown sustainable energy company, and toured the firm…

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:25 GMT

Obama Administration Delivers Nearly $72 Million for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Projects in 7 States and Territories

Funding for Idaho, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, Puerto Rico, South Dakota and the U.S. Virgin Islands to create jobs, reduce energy use Washington, DC - Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that nearly $72 million in funding from the American …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:25 GMT

New Funding from DOE Boosts Carbon Capture and Storage Research and Development

Investment of more than $62 million from Recovery Act reflects Administration's aggressive approach for carbon capture Washington, DC - U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced more than $62 million in funding that will boost carbon …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:25 GMT

DOE Recognizes Midwest Industrial Efficiency Leaders

DOE and Industry Plot Course for Major Efficiency Improvements DETROIT, MI - The U.S. Department of Energy and Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm joined with over 300 industry, state, and federal leaders to recognize industrial efficiency leaders …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:25 GMT

Chu Announces Joint U.S.-China Building Efficiency MOU

BEIJING, CHINA - After touring the "America House," a U.S. designed demonstration of cutting edge "zero energy" building technology, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced a new agreement between the U.S. Department of …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:25 GMT

U.S. and India Hold the Second Meeting of the Indo-United States Civil Nuclear Energy Working Group

The United States hosted the second meeting of the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Energy Working Group at Idaho National Laboratory on April 28-30, 2009. This was the first meeting held by the Working Group since entry into force of the U.S.-India …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:25 GMT

DOE Supercomputing Resources Available for Advancing Scientific Breakthroughs

Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today it is accepting proposals for a program to support high-impact scientific advances through the use of some of the world's most powerful supercomputers located at DOE national …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:25 GMT

DOE Recognizes Top ENERGY STAR Partners

Leaders Recognized for Energy Efficiency Efforts WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored businesses, regional groups, and government entities for their outstanding commitment to the …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:25 GMT

Obama Administration Announces Additional $42,243,200 for Local Energy Efficiency Improvements in Tennessee

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 - 11:25 GMT

Obama-Biden Administration Announces Nearly $120.5 Million in Weatherization Funding and Energy Efficiency Grants for Washington

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 Washington …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:25 GMT

Obama-Biden Administration Announces More Than $121.3 Million in Weatherization Funding and Energy Efficiency Grants for Iowa

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 Iowa will …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:24 GMT

Department of Energy Extends Renewable Energy Loan Guarantee Solicitation

WASHINGTON, DC - Secretary Steven Chu announced today that the Department of Energy is extending the application deadline for the July 2009 energy efficiency, renewable energy and advanced transmission and distribution technologies solicitation. The …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:24 GMT

Readout of Secretary Chu's Middle East trip: Thursday, February 25

Today, Secretary Chu was in Doha, Qatar, where he began the day by signing a Memorandum of Understanding on Renewable and Alternative Energy with Deputy Prime Minister and Energy & Industry Minister Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah. The agreement …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:24 GMT

U.S. District Court Upholds DOE's Action Against LG to Enforce ENERGY STAR Requirements

Washington, D.C. - On Monday, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia upheld the Department of Energy's decision to remove the ENERGY STAR® label from certain inefficient LG refrigerator-freezer models. As part of its …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:25 GMT

Secretaries Chu and Vilsack Announce More Than $600 Million Investment in Advanced Biorefinery Projects

Private company investment brings total to nearly $1.3 billion for 19 biorefinery projects to create jobs and new markets for rural America Washington, D.C. - U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today …

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Published on November 9, 2010 - 11:24 GMT

Secretary Chu Announces More than $155 Million for Industrial Energy Efficiency Projects

WASHINGTON, DC - Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that the Department of Energy is awarding more than $155 million in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for 41 industrial energy efficiency projects across the country …

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