Tag: Department of Energy

Jun

05

Green for Green

Green for Green

Posted in Communities on June 5th, 2010

Even the most fervent Tea Partier would have a hard time hating a bill that the Missouri Legislature recently passed with near unanimous votes — even though it enables new local tax assessments. If...

Apr

07

‘Cool’ Roofs Help Keep Lid on Summer Utility Bills

‘Cool’ Roofs Help Keep Lid on Summer Utility Bills

Posted in Towards Sustainability on April 7th, 2010

Last summer, Jim Zirngibl decided it was time to repair the roof on an 18-unit building he manages in the Southwest Garden neighborhood. He knew it was going to be an expensive job — most...

Nov

15

DOE Awards up to $5.5 Million for X PRIZE to Promote Clean, Energy Efficient Vehicles

DOE Awards up to $5.5 Million for X PRIZE to Promote Clean, Energy Efficient Vehicles

Posted in Business on November 15th, 2009

Energy Secretary Steven Chu recently announced that the Department of Energy is providing up to $5.5 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support the St....

Jul

23

Weatherization Works from the Community Action Agency of St. Louis

Weatherization Works from the Community Action Agency of St. Louis

Posted in Non-Profits on July 23rd, 2009

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance program is the nation’s core program for delivering energy efficiency services to low-income households.  In the St. Louis region,...

Jul

08

DOE Announces Up to $10.5 Million in Solar Energy Education for Local Governments

DOE Announces Up to $10.5 Million in Solar Energy Education for Local Governments

Posted in Communities on July 8th, 2009

The below is a press release from the US Department of Energy. July 07, 2009- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a funding opportunity for up to $10.5 million to increase...