WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2011.  Administrator Lisa P. Jackson yesterday announced the formation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships (FBNP) initiative. This announcement reflects EPA’s commitment to the goals of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, a priority of President Obama’s. Strong relationships with faith[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2011.  As part of the Obama Administration’s efforts to reduce U.S. oil imports by one-third by 2025, Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced new steps underway at the Department of Energy to accelerate the deployment of electric vehicles.  This includes the availability of $5 million in new[Read More…]

Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2011.  U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced the offer of a conditional commitment for a $2.1 billion loan guarantee to support Units 1 and 2 of the Blythe Solar Power Project, sponsored by Solar Trust of America, LLC.  The concentrating solar thermal power plant includes two[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 15, 2011.   Every day, America’s national parks — from the smallest historic sites to the largest natural spaces — contribute to our Nation’s collective health and spirit.  These places preserve our unique history and iconic symbols.  They protect ecosystems and serve as reservoirs of biodiversity.  They are[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 15, 2011- To support President Obama’s goal of reducing America’s oil imports by one-third by 2025, the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Energy (DOE) today jointly announced up to $30 million over three to four years that will support research and development in advanced biofuels, bioenergy and high-value[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 15, 2011.  The U.S. Department of Energy announced yesterday that Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) have joined with Dow Chemical Company as part of a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement to fund key research that will help develop the next generation of[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2011.  The Earth experienced the 13th warmest March since record keeping began in 1880, as the climate phenomenon La Niña continued to be a significant factor. The annual maximum Arctic sea ice extent was reached on March 7 and tied with 2006 as the smallest annual maximum[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2011.  Illinois Transportation Secretary Gary Hannig today announced the 10,000 Oak Tree Giveaway of seedlings to school districts throughout Illinois. Many school districts statewide have received oak tree seedlings, which were donated to the Illinois Department of Transportation by Living Lands and Waters. The announcement was made ahead[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2011.  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to resolve alleged Clean Air Act violations at 11 of its coal-fired plants in Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee. The settlement will require TVA to invest a TVA estimated $3 to $5[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2011.  The Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) has signed a partnership deal with Duke Energy, one of the largest electric power companies in the United States, and with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), a non-profit research organization that focuses on the electric power[Read More…]