http://www.energy.gov DOE gateway portal providing links to energy content on health, home, transportation, schools, business, community, world and future. Science and technology, data and prices, sources, production. en-us Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT RedDot CMS http://www.energy.gov/news/6760.htm WASHINGTON, DC - Four Federal agencies today released a Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (Final PEIS) proposing to designate more than 6,000 miles of energy transport corridors on Federal lands in 11 Western States. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6760.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6756.htm Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the issuance of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the West Valley Demonstration Project in western New York, naming Phased Decisionmaking as the Preferred Alternative. Issuance of this Draft EIS is a significant step forward in cleaning up the site. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6756.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6752.htm WASHINGTON, DC – DOE announces it has met all goals of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Scorecard for Fiscal Year 2007. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6752.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6751.htm WASHINGTON, DC -- NASA and the DOE sign a memorandum of understanding for the implementation of the Joint Dark Energy Mission, or JDEM. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6751.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6750.htm WASHINGTON — Secretary Bodman announces a competitive solicitation for five venture capital firms to participate in the expansion of DOE’s Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) program, that aims to accelerate deployment and commercialization of advanced clean energy technologies from DOE’s National Laboratories. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6750.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6748.htm EPA and DOE are helping states lead the way in an effort to promote low cost energy efficiency. More than 60 energy, environmental and state policy leaders from across the country have come together to produce the updated National Action Plan Vision for 2025: A Framework for Change. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6748.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6744.htm WASHINGTON, DC - Completing a series of awards through its Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership Program, DOE awarded $66.9 million to the Big Sky Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership for the Department’s seventh large-scale carbon sequestration project. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6744.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6740.htm WASHINGTON - DOE announces an agreement with LG Electronics, USA, Inc. (LG), resolving concerns related to energy usage measurements reported on LG French Door refrigerators with through-the-door ice and water service. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6740.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6743.htm DOE announces an agreement with LG Electronics, USA, Inc. (LG) to resolve concerns related to energy usage measurements reported by LG on its French Door refrigerators with through-the-door ice and water service. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6743.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6732.htm The United States and Caspian Energy Security Fact Sheet Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6732.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6713.htm WASHINGTON, DC – Secretary Bodman leads a Presidential Delegation to Azerbaijan this week to participate in the 2008 Energy Summit hosted by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on November 14. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6713.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6712.htm OAK RIDGE, TN. - The latest upgrade to the Cray XT Jaguar supercomputer at DOE’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) increases the system's computing power to a peak 1.64 “petaflops,” or quadrillion mathematical calculations per second, making Jaguar the world’s first petaflop system dedicated to open research. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6712.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6710.htm DOE and its program offices work diligently to compile comprehensive information, including all previous and forthcoming issues and developments, for the next administration in order to provide a timely and efficient transition. Thu, 6 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6710.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6709.htm DOE issues an Interim Final Rule that implements the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program authorized by section 136 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA). Thu, 6 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6709.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6706.htm WASHINGTON, DC - Secretary Bodman releases a statement regarding Assistant Secretary James Rispoli’s announcement that he will be leaving the Department in late November. Wed, 5 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6706.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6708.htm WASHINGTON, DC – DOE issues an Interim Final Rule that implements the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program authorized by section 136 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA). Wed, 5 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6708.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6704.htm Washington D.C. -- DOE announces that the Department is prepared to execute the Standard Contract for the Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel and/or High-Level Radioactive Waste (Standard Contract) set forth in 10 C.F.R. 961, together with a new reactor amendment, with those companies desiring to construct new nuclear power reactors. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6704.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6702.htm The U.S. commits to assisting Turkey with its energy security, as Turkey is a key component of a larger regional strategy for increased energy production and diversification of oil and gas transit routes. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6702.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6701.htm Washington, D.C. -- DOE awardes a $2.5 billion management and operating (M&O) contract to USA Repository Services (USA-RS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the URS Corporation. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6701.htm http://www.energy.gov/news/6700.htm WASHINGTON, DC - DOE announces that it is extending the due date for submission of applications for loan guarantees under Title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 for the June 30, 2008 solicitation (DE-FOA-0000005) for energy efficiency, renewable energy and advanced transmission and distribution technologies (the “Renewables Solicitation”). Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.energy.gov/news/6700.htm