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January 26, 2011
News and Events
DOE and
the U.S. Department of Commerce have formed a new
agreement to further collaboration between the
agencies on renewable energy modeling and weather
forecasting.
A
290-megawatt thin-film solar project expected to be
the world's largest photovoltaic (PV) project has
received a $967 million DOE loan guarantee. The
project will create an estimated 400 construction
jobs.
DOE has
started two new initiatives to promote tribal energy
development and continue strengthening the
partnership between DOE and tribal nations. Up to
$10 million will be available for clean energy
projects, and DOE's Tribal Summit will be held May
5.
More
than 300,000 low-income homes have been weatherized
under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act,
DOE has announced, marking the halfway point of the
Administration's goal.
The
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has
waived a limitation on selling fuel that is more
than 10% ethanol, allowing up to 15% ethanol for
model year 2001 through 2006 cars, SUVs, and light
trucks.
In an
unexpected twist for what was thought to be a failed
space mission, NASA engineers have confirmed that
the NanoSail-D "nanosatellite" had deployed its
100-square-foot polymer solar sail in low-Earth
orbit and is operating as planned.
Energy Connections
World
oil markets are growing tighter and are expected to
continue to do so for two years, driving up prices
for crude oil and motor fuels, according to DOE's
Energy Information Administration (EIA). Crude oil
is expected to average $93 per barrel in 2011 and
$98 per barrel in 2012.
