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Coal-Fired Electric Plants of China Give it Edge in World Clean Energy Market

Objectivist Individualist (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009

Energy Secretary Steven Chu argues we should make ourselves more competitive in the growing green energy industries by taxing carbon with the carbon cap-and-trade Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act of Kerry and Boxer in the Senate. He claims China is investing heavily in wind and solar power manufacturing and will clean our clock if we do not pass cap-and-trade...

US, EU start 'clean energy economy' talks

France24 (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009

The United States and the European Union opened high-level talks Wednesday aimed at boosting chances of switching "to a clean, sustainable energy economy," US Energy Secretary Steven Chu said. Cabinet ministers from both sides, in Washington for the first meeting of the US-EU Energy Council, discussed tackling energy security and markets,...

First lady praises employees at Energy Department

Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009

WASHINGTON -- On a visit to the Energy Department on Thursday, first lady Michelle Obama quizzed middle-school students about red blood cells and nanotechnology during a practice science quiz competition.

First Lady Plays Game Show Host at Department of Energy

Political Punch (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009

The First Lady visited the Department of Energy as part of her wider federal agency tour throughout the city. This visit was a little different than her dozen past visits, as today Mrs. Obama and Energy Secretary Steven Chu played game show host.

Industrial Energy Efficiency Projects Get Financing

Cleanergy.org - Renewable Energy & CleanTech - Solar,... (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009

Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced 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. These awards include funding for industrial combined heat and power systems, district energy systems for industrial facilities, and...

Energy Dept. Shells Out Another Half-Billion Dollars in Stimulus Funds

GreenBiz.com Green Business News (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009

A slew of new renewable energy and energy efficiency projects funded by the Department of Energy in the past week adds another $531 million to the stimulus funds already handed out this year.

Obama Administration Announces More than $38 Million for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Projects in Alaska, Kansas, Utah and West Virginia

Department of Energy (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009

Washington, DC - Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that more than $38 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is being awarded to 4 states to support energy efficiency and conservation activities.

First Lady Plays Game Show Host at Department of Energy

ABC News (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009

| | First Lady Plays Game Show Host at Department of EnergyNovember 05, 2009 4:26 PM ABC News’ Reports:The First Lady visited the Department of Energy as part of her wider federal agency tour throughout the city. This visit was a little different than her dozen past visits, as today Mrs. Obama and Energy Secretary Steven Chu played game show host. “I’m...

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Utah snags $16.3 million for energy projects

Salt Lake Tribune (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009

The federal government announced Tuesday that Utah will receive $16.3 million in grants for energy conservation and research into geothermal energy and carbon capture.

Utah snags $16.3 million for energy conservation projects

Salt Lake Tribune (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009

The federal government announced Tuesday that Utah will receive $16.3 million in grants for energy conservation and research into geothermal energy and carbon capture.

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

Department of Energy (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009

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.

Automotive X Prize wins $5.5M from the Dept. of Energy

VentureBeat (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009

The Automotive X Prize, the prestigious competition for advanced vehicle concepts, got a pat on the back from the U.S. Department of Energy today in the form of a $5.5 million grant. This is more than half the $10 million prize awarded to the winner of the contest — the team that builds the best car with a 200-mile range that gets at least 100 miles per gallon. The $5.5 million came out...

• Automotive X Prize wins $5.5M from the Dept. of Energy - The Industry Standard

Automotive X Prize wins $5.5M from the Dept. of Energy

The Industry Standard (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009

The Automotive X Prize , the prestigious competition for advanced vehicle concepts, got a pat on the back from the U.S. Department of Energy today in the form of a $5.5 million grant . This is more than half the $10 million prize awarded to the winner of the contest — the team that builds the best car with a 200-mile range that gets at least 100 miles per gallon. The $5.5 million came...

Automotive X PRIZE to Receive up to $5.5 Million in Funding from U.S. Department of Energy to Further Technical Goals of Competition

Auto Channel (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009

Automotive X PRIZE to Receive up to $5.5 Million in Funding from U.S. Department of Energy to Further Technical Goals of CompetitionPublic-Private Partnership Intended to Educate and Engage Public in Advanced Vehicle Technologies, Energy Efficiency, Climate Change, Alternative Fuels, and the Science and Math Behind Efficient Vehicle Development PLAYA VISTA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2009;...

Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE to Receive up to $5.5 Million in Funding from U.S. Department of Energy to Further Technical Goals of Competition

PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009

Public-Private Partnership Intended to Educate and Engage Public in Advanced Vehicle Technologies, Energy Efficiency, Climate Change, Alternative Fuels, and the Science and Math Behind Efficient Vehicle Development