All Posts Tagged With: "U.S. Department of Energy"
States Collaborate on Energy Efficiency
The network, which holds its first meeting next month, will follow the ambitious goals set out in the National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency, which has a 2025 target deadline in mind for making quantum leaps in energy efficiency.
18Feb2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
The Gold Standard –
Government Grants Leading Cleantech Astray
While the government has long had a role in advancing basic R&D, the concept that the U.S. will jump-start, let alone build, a sustainable energy economy through government handouts for implementation of manufacturing plants, production facilities or enhanced utility grids is, quite simply, ludicrous.
19Jan2010 | admin | 1 comment | Continued
DOE, NREL “Go Big” with 1.5-MW R&D Turbine
The large-scale wind turbine, the first unit fully owned by DOE, will serve as a platform for research projects aimed at improving the performance of wind technology and lowering the costs of wind energy. Previously, only smaller wind turbines were installed at the NWTC. View the time-lapse video of the installation to the right!
12Nov2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
DOE Awards Geothermal Funding for
Colorado Organizations
Four companies, three state institutions and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science received grants totaling $18 million, part of an overall economic stimulus package of more than $330 million shelled out for R&D to 39 states.
2Nov2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Largest Wind R&D Study Underway at NREL
NREL and Siemens Power Generation “flipped the switch” starting the blades on a Siemens 2.3 megawatt wind turbine installed as part of a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) for testing turbine aerodynamics, structure and reliability.
25Oct2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
DOE’s New Private Sector Partnership to Accelerate Renewable Energy Projects
The Financial Institution Partnership Program will expedite the Federal agency’s loan guarantee underwriting process and leverage private sector expertise and capital for the efficient and prudent funding of eligible projects, according to the DOE.
8Oct2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Ethanol Funding Opportunity Listed by DOE’s Golden Office
Approximately $5.5 million is expected to be available for the program that seeks to expand the infrastructure for higher ethanol blends.
11Sep2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Cleantech Funding Alert
With this post, Colorado Energy News introduces a timely new section covering funding opportunities available for the development and commercialization of renewable energy and clean technologies: Today’s posts:
>> Tax Credits for Mfgs. of Advanced Energy Equipment
>> DOE Solicitations for Innovative Technologies
>> Proposed Changes to DOE’s Loan Guarantee Regs
Feds Move Fast to Kick-Start Renewables –
$500 Million Awarded 12 Projects
It was only on July 31st when the Treasury Department opened the application process, pledging to award grants within 60 days of receiving a completed application. The projects receiving the money range from $157,809 for a solar PV project at a fitness facility in Colorado to $114.1 million for a wind farm in Texas.
8Sep2009 | admin | 2 comments | Continued
State Reels in $50 Million in Fed Funding
for Electric Vehicle Development
A big winner is Frederick-based UQM Technologies Inc. - which is getting a whooping $45.1 million in funding support. Colorado State University will use its $5 million grant for alternative vehicle technician training and public education.
6Aug2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Colorado’s Share of $162 Million in ARRA Energy Funding
The Governor’s Energy Office will provide a suite of products aimed at removing financial barriers to rapid deployment of renewable energy and energy-efficiency initiatives, including offering access to short-term and intermediate low-cost capital for projects.
28Jul2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Lawsuit Challenges Energy Corridors Plan
The lawsuit contends the designation of the corridors ignored any alternatives that may favor the development of renewable energy and accordingly align with and “perpetuate the use of coal-fired plants throughout the West.” As a result, the corridors “leave stranded and underserved” many areas with renewable energy resources.
9Jul2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Feds Roll Out New Lighting Rules and
$346M for Energy Efficient Buildings
Commercial buildings and homes in the U.S. account for about 40 percent of the energy consumption — more than any other economic sector, and existing structures present a ripe target for energy efficiency efforts and retrofits. Three-quarters of the 81 million buildings in stock were built prior to 1979.
2Jul2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Ritter Tops List as Nation’s “Greenest” Governor
“We looked at all 50 governors in the U.S. and compared their policies, transparency, and interest group ratings and ranked them. It was a monumental task,” said Doug Mazeffa, Greenopia’s director of research.
1Jul2009 | admin | 2 comments | Continued
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Thank you Govenor Ritter for helping place Colorado among the Nations leaders in Renewable energy! 