EERE Network News
Nov 19, 2008 01:23PM
Nov 19, 2008 12:00AM
EPA Sets Renewable Fuel Requirement of 10.21% for 2009
Next year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will require most U.S. refiners, importers, and blenders of gasoline will need to displace 10.21% of their gasoline with renewable fuels such as ethanol. The percentage increased significantly because of the expected drop in gasoline demand.
Nov 19, 2008 12:00AM
California Streamlines Approvals for Renewable Energy Projects
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed an executive order that will expedite the approval of renewable energy projects in the state. The governor also put the wheels in motion to require utilities to draw on renewable energy for 33% of their electricity supply by 2020.
Nov 19, 2008 12:00AM
Reliability Report Warns of Transmission Needs with Wind Power Booming
Wind power capacity in the United States is expected to increase several-fold over the next decade, and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation is concerned that utilities won't build transmission lines fast enough to meet the growing energy supply.
Nov 19, 2008 12:00AM
BLM Offers Geothermal Leases in Utah, Idaho, and Oregon
Utah, Idaho, and Oregon have significant geothermal energy resources, even though only three geothermal power plants have been built in the three states. To encourage more development, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will offer nearly 200,000 acres for lease in December.
Nov 19, 2008 12:00AM
Format Change for the Online Version of
To make it easier to link to, bookmark, and share our stories on social networking sites, the has revised its online format. The new format features short blurbs for each story, with a link to the full story.
Nov 19, 2008 12:00AM
Dropping Energy Prices Offer Good News for U.S. Consumers
The slumping economy has caused oil prices to drop off significantly since this summer, and consumers will benefit not only at the pump, but also when they pay this winter's heating bills. The decrease in energy demand will also help to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
Nov 19, 2008 12:00PM
DOE Expands its Entrepreneur in Residence Program
DOE will open a competitive solicitation for five more venture capital firms to participate in the Entrepreneur in Residence program, which places entrepreneurs in DOE's national laboratories to identify potential technologies and accelerate them for commercialization.
Nov 18, 2008 12:00PM
DOE and EPA Release an Energy Efficiency Action Plan for States
DOE and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have released an updated version of the , which lays out a proposed energy efficiency action plan for state policy makers.
The oil companies have dictated to us how much we pay for our fuel. For years the electric companies have dictated to us how much we will pay for our electricity. Natural gas has been no different.