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DOE Closes $1.4 Billion Loan to Nissan

Writing by EERE Network News on Thursday, 28 of January , 2010 at 12:00 am

DOE has closed a $1.4 billion loan with Nissan North America, Inc. The automaker will use the funds to build a battery pack manufacturing plant and to retool a Tennessee factory so that it can build the LEAF, an all-electric vehicle.

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DOE Closes $465 Million Loan to Tesla Motors

Writing by EERE Network News on Wednesday, 27 of January , 2010 at 12:00 am

DOE has closed on its $465 million loan to Tesla Motors, Inc., which the automaker will use to build two factories. One will be in southern California, producing the Model S electric sedan. The other is in Palo Alto, California, where workers will assemble electric powertrains and vehicle components.

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API: U.S. Crude Oil Imports Decreased by 9.2% in 2009

Writing by EERE Network News on Wednesday, 27 of January , 2010 at 12:00 am

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has announced that the imports of crude oil and related products dropped by 9.2% in 2009. With U.S. crude oil production up 7% over 2008 levels, the United States also moved slightly closer to energy independence.

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California Adopts Nation’s First Statewide Green Building Standard

Writing by EERE Network News on Wednesday, 27 of January , 2010 at 12:00 am

California has adopted the first-in-the-nation Green Building Standards Code, which will take effect on January 1, 2011. The code includes mandatory inspections of energy systems for nonresidential buildings, as well as a variety of water conservation measures.

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The New American Home to Incorporate Energy-Saving Technologies

Writing by EERE Network News on Wednesday, 27 of January , 2010 at 12:00 am

The design for the 2010 edition of The New American Home was unveiled at the annual International Builders' Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The home includes numerous energy efficiency and solar energy features, aiming to consume 72% less energy than a similar house built to code.

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NREL Study Shows 20% Wind is Possible by 2024

Writing by EERE Network News on Wednesday, 27 of January , 2010 at 12:00 am

As much as 20% of the power connected to the grid in 2024 could be supplied by wind, according to a new study by DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The analysis of the Eastern Interconnection concludes that 20% wind power is feasible, but it would require transmission upgrades.

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DOE Closes $465 Million Loan to Tesla Motors

Writing by EERE Network News on Thursday, 21 of January , 2010 at 12:00 am

DOE has closed its $465 million loan with Tesla Motors, which the electric automaker will use to build two factories. A facility in southern California will build the Model S electric sedan, and another in Palo Alto, California, will build electric powertrains and components.

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DOE Closes $465 Million Loan to Tesla Motors

Writing by EERE Network News on Thursday, 21 of January , 2010 at 12:00 am

DOE has closed its $465 million loan with Tesla Motors, which the electric automaker will use to build two factories. A facility in southern California will build the Model S electric sedan, and another in Palo Alto, California, will build electric powertrains and components.

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Secretary Chu Announces More Than $20.5 million for Community Renewable Energy Deployment Projects

Writing by EERE Network News on Thursday, 21 of January , 2010 at 12:00 am

DOE Secretary Steven Chu announced the selection of five projects to receive more than $20.5 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support deployment of community-based renewable energy projects, such as biomass, wind, and solar installations.

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Secretary Chu Announces More Than $20.5 million for Community Renewable Energy Deployment Projects

Writing by EERE Network News on Thursday, 21 of January , 2010 at 12:00 am

DOE Secretary Steven Chu announced the selection of five projects to receive more than $20.5 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support deployment of community-based renewable energy projects, such as biomass, wind, and solar installations.

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