DOE Solicits Advanced Fossil Energy Project Proposals

Coal Power, Fossil Fuels, Natural Gas, Oil

DOE has released an $8B loan guarantee solicitation to finance innovative and advanced fossil energy projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. On December 12, 2013, the Department of Energy (DOE) launched its $8B loan guarantee program, soliciting applications to finance projects that employ innovative or significantly improved fossil energy technologies, such as advanced resource development,…...

EPA Report: Model Year 2012 Vehicles Achieve Record High Fuel Economy

Electric Vehicles, Emissions, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Markets, Fossil Fuels, Oil, Renewables

EPA’s annual report on average fuel economy shows that MY 2012 vehicles achieved record-high fuel economy and record-low carbon emissions.   On December 12, 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its annual report on average fuel economy, emissions, and powertrain technology of new U.S. personal vehicles, including passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, minivans, pickup…...