Our network

stimulus bill

Utilities start massive upgrade of New England grid

April 26, 2010 by Big Gav
with 164 views
0

The Boston Globe has an article on smart grid initiatives in the north east of the US - Utilities start massive upgrade of region’s grid. Power companies in New England are beginning work on a nearly half-billion-dollar plan to upgrade the region’s electric grid to make way for appliances that can shut down to reduce electric bills,... [read more]

DOE: How Not to Waste Taxpayer Dollars

July 4, 2009 by Big Gav
with 118 views
0

Technology Review has an interview with US Department of Energy CFO Steve Isakowitz on how the agency will spend billions of dollars on new energy technology - How Not to Waste Taxpayer Dollars.The Department of Energy has been showered with money lately. It's received about $30 billion in funding (on top of its approximately $24... [read more]

President Obama and Secretary Chu Deliver Double Dose on Energy Innovation

March 24, 2009 by Jesse Jenkins
with 143 views
0

Originally posted at the Breakthrough InstituteBoth speaking to the public yesterday at separate events, President Barack Obama and Energy Secretary Stephen Chu highlighted the administration's plans to make unprecedented investments in clean energy innovation. Speaking at the White House, President Obama continued to advance his post-... [read more]