Steven Chu of the Department of Energy has announced a collaboration with automotive industry partners to speed up the development of technologically advanced green vehicles, dubbed U.S. DRIVE. Formerly called the FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership, U.S. DRIVE – Driving Research and Innovation for Vehicle efficiency and Energy sustainability – will bring leading tech experts from the DOE, the national laboratories, and industry partners together to…

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and its National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recently published two reports which offer valuable recommendations toward cutting energy consumption by as much as 50 percent in large offices and hospitals. Technical Support Document: Strategies for 50% Energy Savings in Large Office Buildings reports that a 50 percent energy savings can be achieved in both low-rise and high-rise office buildings in an extensive range of U.S. climates. Research was performed in 16 cities that represented different climate zones…

Every year, the U.S. Federal Government gives out over $500 BILLION in government contracts. Of that $500 billion, close to 23% MUST be awarded to small businesses. By attending EngEx 2010, you’ll have access to several educational workshops which will equip you and your company with the information necessary to obtain the proper certification to work with the government…

The upcoming EngEx Engineering Conference in San Diego, California will offer unrivaled opportunities for researchers, governmental agencies, non-profits, and businesses of any size to revolutionize global sustainability, with focus in key industries such as energy, water, transportation and environment. “We are bringing together the government agencies to create opportunities through domestic and international export, procurement, and access to…

Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu urged attendees at a recent energy industry meeting to accept strategic regulation on carbon pollution and begin exploring objectives which will help to realize this critical goal. “Let’s get moving now,” he told conference…