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Last updated on  February 4th, 2012

President Obama's State of the Union Address Touts Clean Energy: Click here
President Obama's annual State of the Union address included proposals for clean energy tax credits, a clean energy standard, and energy efficiency assistance for manufacturers and businesses. The president also announced two initiatives to advance the deployment of clean energy technologies.

DOE Solar Decathlon 2013 Moves to California: Click here
Energy Secretary Steven Chu has announced the 20 teams, representing 13 states and Washington, D.C. plus 3 foreign countries, that will compete U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013, which will be held in California for the first time.

DOE Launches New Round of America's Top Energy Innovator: Click here
DOE has announced the launch of the second year of its "America's Next Top Energy Innovator" program, which cuts fees and paperwork for start-ups licensing DOE laboratory technologies.

Vote Now For America's Next Top Energy Innovator: Click here
Voting is underway in DOE's "America's Next Top Energy Innovator" challenge. A public vote and expert review will select the top start-up companies.

Defense Department Studies Solar Energy Potential at Desert Bases: Click here
The U.S. Department of Defense has released a study showing that four military bases in the California desert could generate 7,000 megawatts of solar energy.

Announcing the Clean Energy Trust Semifinalists: Click here
The Clean Energy Trust has announced the 16 semifinalists for its first student clean energy challenge.

Why Did the LED Light Bulb Cross the Road?: Click here
DOE grant recipient Energy Impact Illinois is trying to find the funny in energy efficiency with a series of videos starring "Big Bill" and "Little Bill."

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