President Obama has released a budget plan for the 2014 fiscal year that increases funding for the development of clean energy. Before you break out the champagne, however, keep in mind that this is just a proposal by the President and must still be approved by Congress. The plan, which was released on April 10, would:… Continue Reading
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Subscribe to Department of Energy RSS FeedShould Real Estate Appraisals Consider a Building’s Energy Efficiency? The U.S. Dept. of Energy Thinks They Should.
Posted in Department of Energy, Energy Conservation, Green Building, LEEDSo how much are those energy-efficient upgrades you paid extra to install on your commercial building really worth? Sure, they lower your monthly operating costs, but will “the market” ever recognize these savings and factor them into the value of your building? And what about the fact that your ahead-of-its-time building is more likely to… Continue Reading
The Top Five Cleantech Stories of 2011, Part III
Posted in Department of Energy, Energy Conservation, Legislation, SolarFinally, we come to the number one cleantech story of 2011. And the honor goes to – drum roll, please – Solyndra. If you did not follow this story in 2011, don’t worry. You will have plenty of opportunities to do so in 2012. Solyndra is a story that will continue to be in the… Continue Reading
Washington Team Gets Funding to Push Solar Power
Posted in Department of Energy, SolarLast week, the U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) awarded a Washington team $520,000 to accelerate the use of solar power in Washington. This money is to be used to target the “soft costs” of solar energy. Soft costs include permitting, installation, design and maintenance and they make up 40 to 50 percent of the total… Continue Reading