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Obama Announces Steps to Boost Biofuels, Clean Coal: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT - WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama today announced a series of steps his Administration is taking as part of its comprehensive strategy to enhance American energy independence while building a foundation for a new clean energy economy, and its promise of new industries and millions of jobs.
EPA and DOE Join States to Speed Energy Efficiency Progress in the United States: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT - WASHINGTON - As part of the Obama Administration's commitment to increasing energy efficiency and reducing costs, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy announced today the creation of the State Energy Efficiency (SEE) Action Network.
President's Energy Budget Invests in Innovation, Clean Energy, and National Security Priorities: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT - Washington D.C.-Secretary Steven Chu detailed President Barack Obama's $28.4 billion Fiscal Year 2011 budget request for the Department of Energy, highlighting the Administration's commitment to create jobs with the development of a clean energy economy, invest in advanced science, research and innovation, maintain a strong nuclear deterrent and secure nuclear materials both at home and abroad, and improve energy efficiency to help curb greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.
Secretary Chu Announces Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT - Washington, D.C. - As part of the Obama Administration's commitment to restarting America's nuclear industry, U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu today announced the formation of a Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future to provide recommendations for developing a safe, long-term solution to managing the Nation's used nuclear fuel and nuclear waste.