September 23, 2005—The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $16,509,819 in funding for 178 energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in 42 states, DOE says.
State energy offices will use these funds to improve the energy efficiency of schools, homes, and other buildings; promote energy-efficient industrial technologies; and support renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and biomass. Some projects will create opportunities for distributed energy resources.
These competitive DOE awards fall under the categories of: Clean Cities, Industrial Technology Program, Building Codes and Standards, Rebuild America, Building America, Federal Energy Management Program, Solar Technology Program, State Wind Energy Support, Distributed Energy, Biomass, and Air Quality Integration. For more information visit DOE/EERE.
