To advance promising utility-scale solar energy technologies, DOE will make up to $10 million available to support the development of more efficient heat transfer fluids to reduce the cost of energy from concentrating solar power systems.
The U.S. Green Building Council recently released its 2011 list of top 10 states for LEED-certified commercial and institutional green buildings per capita. The District of Columbia leads the nation, with more than 31 square feet of LEED-certified space per person in 2011.
The Detroit Auto Show will continue for a few more days, but some of the fuel efficient models put on display from major car makers are worth highlighting now. The latest from Ford, Chevy, Nissan and Honda all made headlines.
Consumers will see added momentum in California's groundbreaking push for safer alternatives to toxic chemicals in everyday products following the signing of a landmark agreement by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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GOVgreen 2011 Wrap-Up
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