August 13, 2008
Hydrogen-Fueled Vehicles Take to the Road in National Tour
The Hydrogen Road Tour '08 kicked off in Portland, Maine, on August 11 and will hit 31 cities in 18 states over 13 days, winding up in Los Angeles, California, on August 23. The tour will introduce people across the country to hydrogen fueling technologies and hydrogen-fueled vehicles. More
August 13, 2008
New York Expands Renewable Net Metering and Green Roof Incentives
New York has approved an energy package that allows non-residential customers to earn credit for power fed into the grid from wind and solar power systems, while expanding the limits for such "net metering" at farms and homes. It also provides tax cuts for green and solar roofs in New York City. More
August 13, 2008
EIA: Expect Only a Short-Term Relief in Fuel Prices
Gasoline and diesel fuel prices have been falling slowly for about a month and should continue sliding for the next few months, but prices should start increasing again next year, according to DOE's Energy Information Administration (EIA). Meanwhile, it's time to start worrying about winter fuel costs. More
July 30, 2008
Ford Shifts Towards Smaller, More Fuel-Efficient Cars
Ford Motor Company plans to convert three of its truck and SUV plants, including plants in Michigan and Kentucky, to produce small cars instead. The company will also introduce six of its European small vehicles to the North American market, including the new fuel-efficient Ford Fiesta. More
July 9, 2008
No Gasoline or Oil Price Relief Until Winter 2009, Says EIA
With oil staying well above $100 per barrel through 2009, DOE's Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects the average price of regular gasoline to stay above $4 per gallon until late in 2009. While fuel pumps are hurting pocketbooks today, utility bills could be causing similar pains this winter. More
July 9, 2008
Hawaii Energy Bills Include a Solar Hot Water Requirement
Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle approved a bill in late June that requires most new single-family homes to include solar water heaters. Since April, the governor has signed 11 bills to support renewable energy developments, biofuels production, and a hydrogen energy project in Hawaii. More
June 25, 2008
New Biodiesel Standard Allows Automaker Approval of 20% Blends
Newly approved standards for diesel fuel blends containing 20% biodiesel will open the door for automakers to approve the use of such blends in their diesel vehicles, according to a trade group. Meanwhile, the Federal Trade Commission has set new rules for labeling biodiesel fuel pumps. More
June 24, 2008
EERE and FEMA Resources for Victims of Midwest Floods
EERE and FEMA resources are available to victims of the Midwest floods to assist with recovery and rebuilding. More
June 18, 2008
San Francisco Launches Nation's Largest Municipal Solar Incentive
A bill approved by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors on June 10 will lead to the largest municipal solar incentive program in the United States. The 10-year program will offer incentive payments of up to $6,000 for residences and up to $10,000 for businesses that install solar power systems. More
June 18, 2008
More Studies Say Biofuels Have a Minor Impact on Food Costs
A new report from New Energy Finance concludes that biofuels are responsible for only a small fraction of the recent rise in food prices, a conclusion supported by recent documents and testimony from DOE and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. More