Washington, DC - The Department of Treasury and the Department of Energy announced today new guidance on the tax treatment for grantees receiving Recovery Act funding under the $3.4 billion Smart Grid Investment Grant program.
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Washington - U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced today that a project with NRG Energy has been selected to receive up to $154 million, including funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu today announced selections for the award of approximately $40 million in total to two teams led by Pittsburgh-based Westinghouse Electric Co. and San Diego-based General Atomics for conceptual design and planning work for the Next Generation Nuclear Plant (NGNP).
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Paris, France - Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman addressed the plenary session at the International Conference on Access to Civil Nuclear Energy in Paris, France.
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Washington DC - Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced the Department of Energy has offered a conditional commitment for a $72 million loan guarantee to SAGE Electrochromics, based in Faribault, Minnesota.
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The U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Guarantee Program paves the way for federal support of clean energy projects that use innovative technologies, and spurs further investment in these advanced technologies.
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Washington DC - U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu today announced that the Department of Energy has offered a conditional commitment on a $117 million loan guarantee to finance the construction and start-up of an innovative 30 megawatt (MW) wind energy project in Kahuku, Hawaii.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy today filed a motion with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to withdraw the license application for a high-level nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain with prejudice.
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Washington, D.C. - On Thursday, March 25th and Friday, March 26th, the Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future, co-chaired by former Congressman Lee Hamilton and former National Security Advisor General Brent Scowcroft, will hold its first meeting in Washington, D.C.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy today filed a motion with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to withdraw the license application for a high-level nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain with prejudice.
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The Secretary of Energy, acting at the direction of the President, is establishing the Commission to conduct a comprehensive review of policies for managing the back end of the nuclear fuel cycle, including all alternatives for the storage, processing, and disposal of civilian and defense used nuclear fuel, high-level waste, and materials derived from nuclear activities.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - At the inaugural ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit today, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced $100 million in Recovery Act funding will be made available to accelerate innovation in green technology, increase America's competitiveness and create new jobs.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Secretary Chu announced today that senior representatives from the Department of Energy are attending a regional energy meeting hosted by the Colombian Ministry of Energy in Bogota, Colombia.
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Today, Secretary Chu was in Doha, Qatar, where he began the day by signing a Memorandum of Understanding on Renewable and Alternative Energy with Deputy Prime Minister and Energy & Industry Minister Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah.
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ABU DHABI - As part of a trip to strengthen partnerships in the Middle East, today U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu signed an Implementing Arrangement on peaceful uses of nuclear energy with the United Arab Emirates' Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Anwar Gargash.
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Today, Secretary Chu was in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, where he affirmed the commitment of the United States to building a close relationship with the UAE on clean energy issues.
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Today, Secretary Chu visited King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, on the Red Sea coast near Jeddah.
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Department of Enery Secretary Steven Chu announced today that Dr. Karina Edmonds will join the Department of Energy as its new Technology Transfer Coordinator.
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Washington D.C. - Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced conditional commitments for more than $1.37 billion in loan guarantees under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to BrightSource Energy, Inc. to support the construction and start-up of three utility-scale concentrated solar power plants.
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Secretary Chu was in Riyadh today on his first stop of a four-day Middle East trip. He met with King Abdullah, Minister of Petroleum & Mineral Resources Ali Al Naimi and other senior officials.
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The Scottish government yesterday (March 10th) announced plans to position itself as a world leader in developing carbon capture and storage technology.
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Fighting climate change is vital for public health, the government will argue at a World Health Organisation conference today (March 10th).
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UK councils are to benefit from nearly £10 million in funds to help them update their green skills and advance the 'second wave' of eco-towns.
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Businesses in the UK are at risk from huge penalties from failing to prepare for the Carbon Reduction Scheme, claims KPMG.
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A lobby group was launched yesterday (March 8th) in order to influence policy proposals for a pan-European supergrid.
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Friends of the Earth has said that the British government must support more environmentally-friendly local farming in order to prevent fluctuations in food prices.
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Defra has announced new measures to improve air pollution and reduce carbon emissions, which can derive from the same sources.
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A new government scheme to train lorry drivers in eco-driving techniques could result in savings of up to three million tonnes of carbon over five years.
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The UK-GBC has called for a 50 percent reduction in emissions from the built environment by 2020.
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The Scottish government has pledged to plant 100 million trees by 2015 in order to reduce emissions.
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Environmental concerns are the main priority for over a third of food and consumer goods companies, claims a new survey.
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New government guidelines will help regions meet the UK goal for renewable energy use by 2020.
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The government has outlined its first strategy to develop the UK's wave and tidal energy resources.
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Several high street names have pledged to educate consumers on food waste, cut packaging and make it more environmentally friendly.
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The government has published the consultation version of its framework for connecting renewable energy projects to the grid.
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Companies are not incorporating carbon risk into funding decisions and financial statements, according to a new survey.
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The government has called on cities to reduce transport emissions with the support of its new Urban Challenge Fund.
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The government has announced the winners of the UK heats of a European competition that pits companies against each other to produce innovative solutions to environmental problems.
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Mitsubishi has just finished building a 24,000 square meter plant in northern Japan which will allow it to meet an expected three-fold rise in solar energy demand.
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The CBI has called for drivers to be tested on the energy-efficiency of their driving techniques, in a bid to cut carbon emissions closer to home.
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A green housing initiative has praised the government's plans to retrofit homes with energy efficient products.
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Defra has issued a report detailing the further action needed to help the UK to prevent air pollution and climate change.
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A green housing initiative has praised the government's plans to retrofit homes with energy efficient products.
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An energy investor has suggested building onshore wind projects in industrial centre, in a bid to avoid aesthetic planning difficulties.
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Defra has issued a report detailing the further action needed to help the UK to prevent air pollution and climate change.
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The savings which energy companies are making on wholesale gas are not being passed on to consumers, according to price comparison websites.
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An energy investor has suggested building onshore wind projects in industrial centre, in a bid to avoid aesthetic planning difficulties.
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The Met Office has issued a report concerning the nature of climate change.
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The savings which energy companies are making on wholesale gas are not being passed on to consumers, according to price comparison websites.
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Public transport is to be improved following an official consultation.
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The Met Office has issued a report concerning the nature of climate change.
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London is continuing its campaign to encourage people to cycle in the capital.
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Public transport is to be improved following an official consultation.
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Research has found that wood issues the lowest amount of greenhouse gas emissions compared to other building materials.
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London is continuing its campaign to encourage people to cycle in the capital.
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The housing and planning minister has pledged support for councils who are aiming to build more green homes.
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Research has found that wood issues the lowest amount of greenhouse gas emissions compared to other building materials.
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Cardiff University has been given a grant to test a new energy saving system for computers.
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The housing and planning minister has pledged support for councils who are aiming to build more green homes.
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The dairy industry has announced plans to improve its environmental credentials.
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A green housing initiative has praised the government's plans to retrofit homes with energy efficient products.
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A green housing initiative has praised the government's plans to retrofit homes with energy efficient products.
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The savings which energy companies are making on wholesale gas are not being passed on to consumers, according to price comparison websites.
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The savings which energy companies are making on wholesale gas are not being passed on to consumers, according to price comparison websites.
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The housing and planning minister has pledged support for councils who are aiming to build more green homes.
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The housing and planning minister has pledged support for councils who are aiming to build more green homes.
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A green housing initiative has praised the government's plans to retrofit homes with energy efficient products.
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A green housing initiative has praised the government's plans to retrofit homes with energy efficient products.
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The savings which energy companies are making on wholesale gas are not being passed on to consumers, according to price comparison websites.
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The savings which energy companies are making on wholesale gas are not being passed on to consumers, according to price comparison websites.
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The housing and planning minister has pledged support for councils who are aiming to build more green homes.
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The housing and planning minister has pledged support for councils who are aiming to build more green homes.
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A green housing initiative has praised the government's plans to retrofit homes with energy efficient products.
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A green housing initiative has praised the government's plans to retrofit homes with energy efficient products.
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Homebuyers have "embraced" energy efficient dwellings, according to research.
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An eco-home development, specifically designed for the over 55s, has been built in Derbyshire.
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Homebuyers have "embraced" energy efficient dwellings, according to research.
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An eco-home development, specifically designed for the over 55s, has been built in Derbyshire.
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The government has announced the launch of a new pilot project which will see homeowners in the south of England given access to 'green loans' so as to allow them to boost the energy efficiency of their properties.
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The government has announced the launch of a new pilot project which will see homeowners in the south of England given access to 'green loans' so as to allow them to boost the energy efficiency of their properties.
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The Met Office has issued a report concerning the nature of climate change.
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The Met Office has issued a report concerning the nature of climate change.
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The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is encouraging its residents to have their say on the local area.
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The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is encouraging its residents to have their say on the local area.
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The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is encouraging its residents to have their say on the local area.
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The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is encouraging its residents to have their say on the local area.
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The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is encouraging its residents to have their say on the local area.
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The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is encouraging its residents to have their say on the local area.
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A leading financial firm has released a tool kit to help financial institutions tackle some of the causes of deforestation.
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The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is encouraging its residents to have their say on the local area.
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A leading financial firm has released a tool kit to help financial institutions tackle some of the causes of deforestation.
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The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is encouraging its residents to have their say on the local area.
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A leading financial firm has released a tool kit to help financial institutions tackle some of the causes of deforestation.
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The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is encouraging its residents to have their say on the local area.
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A leading financial firm has released a tool kit to help financial institutions tackle some of the causes of deforestation.
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The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is encouraging its residents to have their say on the local area.
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Plans have been published on how Wales can best make use of the country's woodlands.
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Friends of the Earth has said that farming techniques need to be developed to cope with impending climate change.
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Friends of the Earth has said that farming techniques need to be developed to cope with impending climate change.
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A leading financial firm has released a tool kit to help financial institutions tackle some of the causes of deforestation.
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