Updated regulation for most common lightbulb type to go into effect July 2028. This month, the Department of Energy (DOE) finalized its energy efficiency requirements for general service…
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DOE Finalizes Energy-Efficiency Standards for Washer, Dryer Units
The department estimates that reduced emissions will reduce utility payments by $1 billion annually. The Department of Energy released the final rules to update energy efficiency standards for…
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Energy Department Invests in Electric Heat Pump Manufacturing
Funding under the Defense Production Act will increase energy-efficient residential pump systems. The Department of Energy released $63 million this month to grow the domestic manufacturing of electric…
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DOE Finalizes Rule on Gas Stove Efficiency
A milder version than the original proposal was released after congressional pushback. The Department of Energy (DOE) finalized the rule requiring new gas stoves to reduce emissions, after…
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Federal Agencies Request Data Transparency from Utility Companies
HUD, DOE, and EPA write joint letter pushing for free and public utility data Leaders from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Department of Energy (DOE),…
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DOE Invests in Expansion of Energy Workforce Training
17 assessment centers and 10 training centers were selected to receive funding. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced this month that it will distribute $40.8 million to 17…
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Energy Department Proposes New Ceiling Fan Efficiency Standards
House Committee on Small Business sends energy secretary a letter and requests more information. The Department of Energy has proposed new rules to increase energy efficiency for ceiling…
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Energy Department Awards Grants for School Facilities
Funding program supports energy upgrades for institutions in impoverished communities. The Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced the first round of selections for their Renew America’s Schools grant…
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Energy Grants Available for Manufacturing Emission Reduction
Funding will be for improvements for smaller manufacturing firms. The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that $80 million in grant funding is available to help small- to…
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Energy Department Adds Dishwashers to Energy Efficiency List
New standards are being established to make home appliances “climate-friendly.” U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm announced that household dishwashers will receive new efficiency standards as part of…
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