The department gives a 10% tax credit boost to domestic “energy communities”. The Department of the Treasury released its final guidance for clean energy project tax credits solidifying…
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DOE Finalizes Window Air Conditioner Efficiency Standards
The department continues to address backlog of energy efficiency updates. The Department of Energy (DOE) finalized new energy efficiency standards for window air conditioners on Thursday, continuing to…
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Department of Energy Regulations on Air Conditioners
The regulations are meant to reduce consumer energy costs and cut pollution. In an effort to both cut air pollution and reduce consumer costs, the Department of Energy…
Read MoreDOE Announces $118 Million for Biofuel Research
17 projects have been funded and are aimed at accelerating domestic biofuel production. The Department of Energy (DOE) made $118 million available for 17 biofuel research projects and…
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DOE Announces $50 Million for Community Clean Energy
Department working to make new technologies accessible for communities that want them. The Department of Energy launched the Clean Energy to Communities program (C2C) program on Wednesday, offering…
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DOE Announces Application Guidances for Energy Efficiency Grants
The department will host informational meetings and request public comment for implementation. On Thursday, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued guidances for those applying to the Energy Efficiency…
Read MoreNew Standards Proposed for Distribution Transformers
Public meeting to discuss proposed energy efficiency is scheduled for February 16. The Department of Energy (DOE) recently proposed new energy-efficiency standards for distribution transformers. A public meeting…
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New Light Bulb Efficiency Standards Proposed
The administration nearly triples the minimum lumen requirement. The Department of Energy has proposed a new set of efficiency standards for light bulbs. The new standard would require…
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USDA Announces $285 Million for Rural Critical Infrastructure
The investment will lower energy costs and expand clean energy resources. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced the investment of $285 million for rural critical infrastructure. The U.S.…
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Clean Energy Rule Proposed for New Federal Buildings
Energy Department estimates onsite emissions could be reduced by 90% by 2025. The Department of Energy recently proposed a new rule to decrease energy emissions in new or…
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