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- Electrical Lighting RequirementsTo increase the energy efficiency of home, certain lighting requirements should be met. These lighting requirements come from different state regulations, such as those found in California.
Economic Stimulus Money for Carbon Capture Projects in the U.SWith grants of $612 million from the U.S. Department of Energy, three carbon capture and sequestration projects are being carried out in Illinois, Louisiana, and Texas. The CO2 will be stored deep underground or used for enhanced oil recovery.
SM Prime Holdings and Philippine Department of Energy's "Switch Na Sa CFL" CampaignThe campaign to switch from incandescent to CFL light bulbs by SM Prime Holdings and Philippine's Department of Energy aims to conserve energy and save our natural resources.- DNA and Embryo TechnologyThis is a research paper on DNA and genetic engineering. Focusing on the pros and cons as well as a brief explanation explaining DNA and genes.
- Iowa Department of Energy Launches New Grant ProgramIowa looks to green itself up.
- Wind Energy Plan Released by the Department of EnergyThe United States Department of Energy has released a report detailing what would be required to have 20 percent of the nation's electricity generated by wind power by the year 2030.
Clean Energy News Update: Solar Power Creating New JobsToday's clean energy news update: United Solar Ovanic creating new jobs in Michigan. Xtreme Energetics developing cheaper & more efficient solar power systems. Yucca Mountain update. And a new DOE report shows wind power on the rise in the U.S.- FutureGen - Did the Department of Energy Get it Right, by Accident?Was FutureGen, the experiment coal-fired power plant killed for political reasons; or, was it an accidental death, when the whole project was ill-conceived to begin with?
- Department of Energy Kills FutureGen; Insults IllinoisAfter five years of planning, the Department of Energy awarded FutureGen to Illinois last summer. Now, they have stripped funding and insulted Illinois.
- Department of Energy Announces $5.2 Million Solar Power ProjectThe Department of Energy announced additional funding for research into advanced methods and materials for developing Concentrated Solar Power as an economically and commercially viable renewable energy technology.
- Department of Energy Releases New Standards for Furnaces and BoilersThe Department of Energy approved new regulations governing the energy efficiency standards for household furnaces, oil-fired heating units, and boilers. The standards will not take effect until 2015.
- Department Of Energy Contractors Fined for PCB-Handling MistakesTwo contractors were fined by the EPA for improper handling and disposal of PCB-contaminated transformers from a nuclear plant.
Department of Energy Gives Grants to Improve Fuel EfficiencyWhen Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman announced the grants, two of which go to Argonne, he said he expects the researcher to use the money to make very significant progress in improving the performance of the engines.- New Roof System Developed by the Department Of Energy Will Save Energy CostsThe Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has developed new roofing techniques that could save homeowners in the neighborhood of 8% or more in summer utility bills.
- U.S. Department of Energy Being Sued by Environmental GroupThe suit is being brought by Earthjustice, a non-profit public interest law firm whose stated mission is to protect the world's natural resources and wildlife,
- How Smart Meters Can Save You MoneyThey are still fairly new and are not yet a requirement for UK households, but they may prove beneficial in saving you money and helping electricity suppliers to offer better energy tariffs to its customers...
- DOE Announces $38 Million in Geothermal Project GrantsThe Dept. of Energy has announced that it is investing $38 million into projects that will develop and research geothermal technologies.
A Real Budget Proposal for 2012This is just commons sense and tough love.
Beacon Power: Flywheels to Store EnergyBeacon Power, from Massachusetts, has developed a flywheel system to store energy on the grid and that can provide backup for solar and wind systems. A flywheel plant in New York was named one of the 100 Recovery Act Projects that are Changing America.
8 Ways to Green Your Lifestyle at HomeTips for the eco-savvy consumer. Remember that saving energy saves money, too! Here are 8 ways to reduce your home energy consumption. 1. Select home energy from renewable sources...- A Short Guide to Healthcare and Its Effects on the US EconomyA short 2nd draft of the argument against Universal health care. For my Concordia English Class (For copyright purposes)
- Ways to Save on Energy and MoneyUse these tips to cut costs on household expenses.
Federal Jobs in the Energy FieldThe Federal Government is making a big push for advances in the energy field, specifically in the fields of renewable energy - solar, geothermal, wind and water.- What is Energy Star and What Can if Do For You?An overview of the EnergyStar program, and what that little star logo on appliances can mean for you.
- Learn How to Save EnergyA handy guide published online by the U.S. Department of Energy teaches consumers how to conserve energy, and save money on their utility bills. And its free!
- Federal Employees Awarded for Reducing Energy CostsFederal Agencies have been recognized with the 2007 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards. In all, the agencies saved over $18 million this last year.