Dec 21, 2015
New Energy Department competition to help rural Alaskan communities save energy and fight climate change.
Dec 18, 2015
A sneak peek of the energy-saving technologies we can expect to see soon that will make our homes more sustainable.
Dec 18, 2015
Methane is both a powerful energy source and a potent greenhouse gas. When it’s extracted from the earth as natural gas and burned for heating and electricity, it emits carbon dioxide (CO2) but burns more cleanly than some other energy sources such as coal. However,...
Dec 17, 2015
What should I know about navigating the revamped Clean Cities website? As the work of Clean Cities continues to grow, the Clean Cities team is committed to ongoing communication about the program’s resources and accomplishments. Last month, Clean Cities launched...
Dec 17, 2015
Efficiency standards established by the Energy Department help ensure appliances used almost every day such as washer and dryers, dishwashers and refrigerator meet a minimum level of efficiency, which translates to big savings on utility bills. As manufacturers...
Dec 16, 2015
The Energy Department’s Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative (CEMI) fosters dialogue with industry leaders and stakeholders, in order to overcome our country’s clean energy manufacturing challenges.
Dec 16, 2015
With winter in full swing in many parts of the U.S., your thermostat may be getting more attention than usual. Whether you have a furnace, boiler, or heat pump system, you want to make sure your home stays warm—especially as holiday guests arrive. Fortunately, the...
Dec 16, 2015
The federal government’s new Section 242 Hydroelectric Production Incentive is harnessing existing non-hydroelectric dams and conduits to provide new sources of hydroelectric energy.
Dec 15, 2015
Lighting accounts for about 11% of home electricity use in the U.S. Home events with family during the holidays can lead to higher utility bills due to increased lighting use. The good news is—even with that extra light—your energy bill can still be reasonable, thanks...
Dec 14, 2015
This week, the EV Everywhere Utility Partnership (EV Everywhere UP) observed six months of progress with an Electric Transportation Stakeholder Summit, where partners shared successes, gained feedback and continued the collaboration. Nearly 100 stakeholders met at...
