Secretaries Chu and Vilsack Announce More Than $600 Million Investment in Advanced Biorefinery Projects

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the selection of 19 integrated biorefinery projects to receive up to $564 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to accelerate the construction and operation of pilot, demonstration, and commercial scale facilities.  The projects – in 15 [...]

Obama Administration Announces Nearly $40 Million for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Projects in Florida and Maine

Washington, DC – Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that DOE is awarding nearly $40 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to Florida and Maine to support clean energy projects. Under DOE’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program, these states will implement programs that lower energy use, reduce carbon [...]

GOV. RITTER PRAISES CANYONS OF ANCIENTS LAND PURCHASE

Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter today praised the federal government’s decision to purchase thousands of acres from willing sellers in Colorado, Montana and Nevada, including nearly 4,600 acres within the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument.
“On behalf of the people of Colorado — and the millions of people who visit our great state every year — [...]

Senate Committee Passes Climate Bill: Passage Paves Way to International Climate Treaty

The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee passed the “Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act” this morning, setting the stage for the rest of the Senate to move forward with legislation. The fact that EPW finalized a bill shows that the United States is serious about addressing climate change, which should help pave the way for an international climate treaty, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS).

Al Gore talks about “Our Choice”- Re-Airs tonight on Charlie Rose on Bloomberg TV

If you missed last night’s interview with Al Gore catch it again tonight on BLOOMBERG TELEVISION® at 8PM and 10PM ET, or listen to the interview simulcast on Bloomberg Radio. Bloomberg Radio is broadcast on 1130AM in the New York Metropolitan area and is available on XM and Sirius.

President Obama Signs NEMA-Advocated Federal Energy Funding Programs

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) announced today that President Obama has signed into law NEMA-advocated funding as part of the Fiscal Year 2010 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill.

President Obama Announces Launch of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate

WASHINGTON DC - The President is pleased to announce today the launch of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate.

The Major Economies Forum will facilitate a candid dialogue among key developed and developing countries, help generate the political leadership necessary to achieve a successful outcome at the UN climate change negotiations that will convene [...]

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement Following Climate Change Meeting with Obama Administration Officials

Today Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger co-chaired a meeting with 11 other governors and President Barack Obama’s top energy and environment cabinet officials to discuss a state-federal partnership on clean energy and climate change issues.