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May 18, 2012
Aaron Shapiro is an Apps for Energy judge and CEO of Huge, a full-service interactive agency that specializes in building digitally- driven businesses. | Photo courtesy of Huge.
Q+A With Apps for Energy Judge, Aaron Shapiro

In this Q+A, Aaron Shapiro, CEO of Huge, shares his thoughts on the role developers can play in transforming government.

May 18, 2012
The Green Button initiative provides residential and business customers access to their electricity consumption information, in a consumer-friendly and computer-friendly format. | Image courtesy of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Green Button Data: More Power to You

This month, the number of customers who can expect access to Green Button data grew to almost 31 million, thanks in part to Portland General Electric’s (PGE’s) announcement last Thursday, expanding access to their 820,000 customers.

May 17, 2012
A North Carolina State University student works on an EcoCAR vehicle at the Year 3 finals last year in Milford, MI. | Energy Department photo.
EcoCAR2 Teams Start their Virtual Engines

As the auto industry introduces more alternative fuel and energy efficient vehicles to dealerships across the U.S., teams of university students are also making sure consumers have more choices on the showroom floor.

May 17, 2012
The Energy Department's digital team tested out Apps for Energy submissions in preparation for public voting. | Photo by Hantz Leger.
Apps for Energy Public Voting Starts Today!

Go to appsforenergy.challenge.gov to vote on your favorite App for Energy.

May 16, 2012
Secretary Chu at the World Renewable Energy Forum in Denver

Check out our slideshow from the World Renewable Energy Forum in Denver, Colorado.

May 16, 2012
Two Principles For Clean-Energy Policy

Richard Kauffman responds to the "Boom and Bust" report in the National Journal about the future of clean energy in the U.S.

May 16, 2012
New Efficiency Standards Mean Big Energy Savings for Consumers

Since 2009, the Energy Department has issued nearly 40 common-sense energy efficiency standards for appliances -– saving consumers nearly $350 billion on their energy bills through 2030 while giving them more efficient machine choices.

May 16, 2012
Lab Breakthrough: Neutron Science for the Fusion Mission

An accelerator team from Oak Ridge National Laboratory is working with an international consortium to make fusion power technology commercially viable by 2050.

May 16, 2012
Getting It Right: Accurate Testing and Assessments Critical to Deploying the Next Generation of Auto Fuels

Today, the Coordinating Research Council released a report on the effects of E15 and E20 on vehicle engines. We, at the Energy Department, believe the study is significantly flawed.

May 15, 2012
Workers install the final LED streetlight for DC's EECBG-funded energy efficient lighting upgrade. | Energy Department photo, credit Chris Galm.
Brighter Lights, Safer Streets

Thanks to support from an Energy Department Recovery Act grant, Washington, DC streets are becoming brighter.