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May 23, 2012
U.S. Deputy Energy Secretary Poneman Announces New Steps to Support Clean Energy Small Businesses

Department Announces $11 Million in Energy Innovation Grants to Nearly 70 Small Businesses, Highlights $8 Billion in Small Business Contracts

May 22, 2012
Circleville, Ohio Solar Plant Shows Value of Clean Energy Tax Credits

Energy Secretary Applauds DuPont Solar Manufacturing Plant Expansion, Calls for Extension of Manufacturing Tax Credit

May 22, 2012
First Winners Announced for “Apps for Energy” Competition

The Energy Department announced the first round of winners for the “Apps for Energy” competition.

May 18, 2012
Secretary Chu Announces 68 Scientists to Receive Early Career Research Program Funding

Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced that 68 scientists from across the nation will receive up to $18.9 million in funding for research grants as part of DOE’s Early Career Research Program.

May 16, 2012
New Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Clothes Washers and Dishwashers to Save Consumers Billions on Energy Bills

The Department of Energy today announced common-sense energy efficiency standards for residential clothes washers and dishwashers that will save consumers $20 billion in energy and water costs.

May 15, 2012
DOE Announces Transfer of Depleted Uranium to Advance the U.S. National Security Interests, Extend Operations at Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant

Transfer to deliver important national security benefits, while keeping Kentucky plant operating for the next year

May 8, 2012
Energy Department Announces New Investments to Train Next Generation of Nuclear Energy Leaders, Advance University-Led Nuclear Innovation

Awards to 46 Colleges and Universities Support Obama Administration’s Investments in U.S. Competitiveness, Affordable College Education

May 4, 2012
Energy Department Announces Regional Winners of University Clean Energy Business Competitions

Six Student Teams Advance to Next Level of National Competition

May 2, 2012
Energy Secretary Chu Announces Montana Schools Win National Student Efficiency Competition

Students Challenged to Reduce Home Energy Usage and Costs

May 2, 2012
U.S. and Japan Complete Successful Field Trial of Methane Hydrate Production Technologies

Methane Hydrates May Exceed the Energy Content of All Other Fossil Fuels Combined; Could Ensure Decades of Affordable Natural Gas and Cut America’s Foreign Oil Dependence