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April 22, 2013
City of Bainbridge Island - (Re)Power Bainbridge Rebate Program (Washington)

The (Re)Power Bainbridge Program offers residents of Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County incentives for implementing energy efficient measures in their homes. Residents can use the (Re)Power Incentive Guide to choose improvements to install in their homes. After choosing desired improvements, residents can contact a (Re)Power trade ally to discuss installations. Energy efficiency upgrade areas include:

*Building Insulation
*Whole house air sealing
*Boilers, Furnaces and hearths
*Water heaters

See program website for more information.

April 22, 2013
City of Bellingham - Green Power Purchasing

In July 2006, the Bellingham City Council adopted a policy to begin purchasing 100% green power for all facilities owned by the city -- one of the most aggressive such goals in the United States. This amounts to approximately 25,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of green power per year. The city has also actively promoted the adoption of renewable energy by community members.

April 22, 2013
Energy Department Announces New Innovative Projects to Develop Advanced Drop-in Biofuels for Military Jets and Ships

The Energy Department announced $18 million in four innovative pilot-scale biorefineries in California, Iowa and Washington.

April 17, 2013
Energy Department Highlights Nissan’s Better Plants Challenge Showcase Project in Tennessee

As part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to lowering energy bills for U.S. businesses, the Energy Department recognized Nissan’s participation in the Better Buildings, Better Plants Challenge.

April 17, 2013
2014 NEJC Save the Date (Spanish)

2014 National Environmental Justice Conference and Training Program Save the Date, March 26 to 28, 2014

April 17, 2013
2014 NEJC Save the Date (English)

2014 National Environmental Justice Conference and Training Program  Save the Date, March 26 to 28, 2014

April 17, 2013
2013 NEJC Post-Conference Summary

Another Successful Year for the 2013 National Environmental Justice Conference and Training Program

April 16, 2013
Energy Department Announces New Investment in Nuclear Fuel Storage Research

As part of its commitment to developing an effective strategy for the safe and secure storage and management of used nuclear fuel, the Energy Department announced a new dry storage research and development project led by the Electric Power Research Institute.

April 15, 2013
Alleged Mismanagement of the Department of Energy's Executive Protection Operations, INS-SR-13-02

The Office of Special Operations (Special Operations) has primary responsibility for the protection and evacuation of the Secretary of Energy and other executive personnel as designated by the Secretary.  Special Operations, a part of the Office of Health, Safety and Security (HSS), employs special agents charged with managing executive protection operations.  These special agents apply tactics, techniques and procedures designed to protect an individual from physical assault or harm.  Special Operations agents are augmented by Office of Secure Transportation (OST) agents while the Secreta

April 12, 2013
DOE employees and ECA members discuss the Department's Asset Revitalization Initiative.
ARI Task Force, ECA Work to Stimulate Regional Economies

WASHINGTON, D.C. – DOE’s Asset Revitalization Initiative (ARI) Task Force met with the Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) this week to advance the Department’s processes for transferring excess land and other assets to communities for beneficial reuse.