EVENT PROCEEDING AS SCHEDULED The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. The winner of the competition is the team that best blends affordability, consumer appeal, and design excellence with optimal energy production and maximum efficiency. Mark your calendar! The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon...

Natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Hurricane Ike in 2008, and Superstorm Sandy in 2012 have highlighted the need to protect critical infrastructure facilities, to better prepare for energy emergencies and long-term electric grid outages, and to consider how to rebuild a more resilient grid. These are frequent topics of conversation by state and local policy makers, building and manufacturing facility owners, and disaster prep...

Tuesday Webcast for Industry: Public Relations Aspect of Energy Efficiency Projects Join us for a webinar on August 14 Space is limited. Reserve your webinar seat now at:https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/965278200 Public relations is a key component to the implementation of energy efficiency projects and–when executed correctly–is an essential contributor to replication of these projects. Lisa Calhoun, CEO for the Atlanta-based...

Engaging Supply Chains in Energy Management Tuesday Webcast for Industry: Engaging Supply Chains in Energy Management Join us for a webinar on April 10 Space is limited. Reserve your webinar seat now at:https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/252022224 Corporations are increasing their commitment to promoting energy efficiency throughout their supply chains. Many are assisting their suppliers with energy management and actively supporting their...

The third annual ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit will be held at the Gaylord Convention Center, February 27 - 29, 2012 The event is designed to bring together key players from across the energy ecosystem – researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, corporate executives, and government officials – to share ideas for developing and deploying the next generation of clean energy technologies. The Summit’s unique combination of leade...

Solar POWER-GEN Conference and Exhibition will provide a dynamic and engaging forum dedicated to large-scale solar power. The event will take place in California, the leading U.S. state for solar energy development, and will run from February 14-16, 2012 at the Long Beach Convention Center. Co-located with the 9th annual Renewable Energy World Conference and Expo North America, the event will delve into the specifics of developing, supporting,...

Join DOE for the ninth annual SSL R&D workshop. This gathering of solid-state lighting professionals is a crossroad where the nation's top researchers and lighting industry leaders meet to explore the science challenges and technology hurdles that must be addressed for SSL to succeed. As early products gain traction, a deeper understanding of the science drives impressive improvements and innovative new directions. This workshop offers a u...

On January 18, 2012, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will host a 60-minute live webinar presenting an update on the status of LED A19 lamp options for commercial businesses, with an overview of DOE’s L Prize competition and the rigorous lab, lifetime, and field testing that went into selection of the winning lamp. In this webinar, Kelly Gordon of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) will present current A19 LED options and pr...