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Obama Administration Announces up to $32 Million Initiative to Expand Hydropower

Writing by EERE Network News on Tuesday, 30 of June , 2009 at 12:00 am

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced on June 30 up to $32 million in Recovery Act funding to support the deployment of turbines and control technologies that will increase power generation and environmental stewardship at existing non-federal hydroelectric facilities.

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Obama Administration Launches New Energy Efficiency Efforts

Writing by EERE Network News on Monday, 29 of June , 2009 at 12:00 am

President Barack Obama and U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced on June 29 aggressive actions to promote energy efficiency and save U.S. consumers billions of dollars per year.

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Obama Administration Delivers More than $304 Million for Weatherization Programs in Georgia, Illinois and New York

Writing by EERE Network News on Friday, 26 of June , 2009 at 12:00 am

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced that the Department of Energy is providing more than $304 million in Recovery Act funding to expand weatherization assistance programs in Georgia, Illinois, and New York.

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Obama Administration Awards More than $154 Million for State Energy Programs in Four States

Writing by EERE Network News on Thursday, 25 of June , 2009 at 12:00 am

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced more than $154 million in Recovery Act funding to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in California, Missouri, New Hampshire and North Carolina.

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Obama Administration Awards More than $204 Million for State Energy Programs in 10 States

Writing by EERE Network News on Wednesday, 24 of June , 2009 at 12:00 am

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced more than $204 million in Recovery Act funding to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in ten states.

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Copenhagen Report: “Climate Inaction is Inexcusable”

Writing by EERE Network News on Wednesday, 24 of June , 2009 at 12:00 am

A new summary report on climate science warns that sea levels are projected to rise a meter by 2100, the ocean is warming faster than expected, and natural carbon sinks are becoming less effective. But addressing the problem is not out of reach, if the world acts now to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

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Report: Demand Response Could Cut U.S. Peak Power Demand by 20%

Writing by EERE Network News on Wednesday, 24 of June , 2009 at 12:00 am

Despite a constant projected growth in electricity use over the next decade, the peak power demand in the United States could be held essentially steady, according to a new report from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Achieving that feat would involve the widespread use of "smart" meters and utility rates that go up with increasing demand.

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Offshore Wind Power Leases Issued for Delaware and New Jersey Coasts

Writing by EERE Network News on Wednesday, 24 of June , 2009 at 12:00 am

The U.S. Department of the Interior has officially started to issue leases for offshore wind power, as the agency issued its first five exploratory leases on June 23. The leases will allow for data collection at five proposed wind power sites off the shores of Delaware and New Jersey.

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DOE Awards $49 Million for Clean Energy in Michigan and Iowa

Writing by EERE Network News on Wednesday, 24 of June , 2009 at 12:00 am

DOE is awarding more than $49 million in Recovery Act funds to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Michigan and Iowa, as part of DOE's State Energy Program. The two states have now received half of the Recovery Act funds available to them under the program.

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DOE Delivers $453 Million in Recovery Act Funds for Weatherization

Writing by EERE Network News on Wednesday, 24 of June , 2009 at 12:00 am

Fourteen states and the District of Columbia received more than $453 million in Recovery Act funds on June 18, allowing those states to dramatically expand their weatherization assistance programs. The funds will go toward energy efficiency upgrades of the homes of 165,000 low-income families.

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