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TileDOE Announces Two Million Smart Meters Installed in the U.S.
DescriptionDOE has announced that two million smart meters have been installed in the United States with support from Recovery Act funding.
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TilePeace Corps to Tackle Grassroots Energy Issues
DescriptionThe U.S. State Department has provided the Peace Corps with $1 million to tackle energy and climate issues by incorporating renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies in Central and South America.
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TileEPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels
DescriptionThe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are proposing new fuel economy labels for new vehicles and are seeking public comment on the overhauled vehicle stickers.
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TileCalifornia Licenses First Solar Thermal Power Plant in 20 Years
DescriptionThe California Energy Commission has approved construction of the Beacon Solar Energy Project, the first solar thermal project in the state to win approval in 20 years. It was part of the state's 2,800 megawatts of solar approved in August.
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TileSpeeding Bullet EV from Ohio State Claims World Speed Record
DescriptionA battery-powered electric vehicle (EV) built by Ohio State University engineering students has claimed a world speed record on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.
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TileUnited States Used Less Energy, More Renewables in 2009: Report
DescriptionThe United States used more wind power and less fossil fuel in 2009 than 2008, according to a new report from DOE's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
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