Projects Aim to Accelerate Adoption of Solar Energy and Develop Solar Workforce
WASHINGTON, DC – At the opening of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon on the National Mall, Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced up to $87 million will be made available to support the development of new solar energy technologies and the rapid deployment of available carbon-free solar energy systems. Of this funding,...
Obama Administration Delivers More than $106 Million for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Projects in 9 States.
Washington, DC – Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that more than $106 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is being awarded to 9 states to support energy efficiency and conservation activities. Under DOE’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant...
New transmission line to help move renewable energy sources to market.
Richland, Wash. – August 10, 2009 – With the goal of bringing new jobs and green power to the West, Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced the start of the McNary-John Day transmission project in Washington and Oregon, which will be funded by $343 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The project is expected to...