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Don't Get Burned By Ads For This Heater

By By Chuck Jaffe| MarketWatch| Markets

… the ad: "Only uses about 9 cents electric an hour; so turn down your thermostat and never be cold again." U.S. Department of Energy studies show that space heaters save money only when they heat one room at a time, so that you take the heater with you …

Story|11/20/2009

California Energy Commission Rule to Impact HDTV Industry

By By Melissa J. Perenson| IDG.net| Personal Finance

… manufacturers, and by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy 's Energy Star program, were sufficient to guide manufacturers ..... at the federal level, we are working closely with the Department of Energy to actively look at the testing requirements and efficiency …

Story|11/19/2009

Will the smart grid protect consumer privacy?

By By Jay Cline| IDG.net| Personal Finance

… t been obvious to the average consumer what those protections are. As announced by President Obama on Oct. 27, the Department of Energy has awarded $3.4 billion in stimulus money to 100 smart-grid projects. Each project had to drum up its own matching …

Story|11/17/2009

Women Stake a Claim in Clean Tech

By By K.B. Keilbach| WomenEntrepreneur.com| Personal Finance

… however. Many believe that algal biofuels hold the key to sustainable, renewable energy. According to the U.S. Department of Energy Biomass Program, "Biofuels made from microalgae hold the potential to solve many of the sustainability challenges facing …

Story|11/16/2009

Oil Rises Above $77 as Dollar Slips

Reuters| Markets

… 76.44. Oil fell on Thursday after the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the statistical arm of the Department of Energy , reported crude and product stocks in the world's largest energy consumer rose by more-than-expected last week …

Story|11/13/2009

Oil Rises to $79 on Bullish Factory Data

Reuters| Markets

… 30 is due from industry group American Petroleum Institute late Tuesday, followed by official data from the U.S. Department of Energy on Wednesday. Analysts said a recovery in industrial activity may help justify higher oil prices. Adding to expectations …

Story|11/03/2009

Sell the Ford because it’s already on welfare and it’s still a balance sheet disaster « The Cody

The Cody Word

… and receipt of about $900 million in loans from the US Department of Energy for development of more fuel efficient vehicles, offset ..... company is borrowing another $5.9 billion from the Department of Energy and will eventually, supposedly, have to pay that money …

Blog|11/03/2009

Crude Oil Futures Dip As Gasoline Supplies Rise

By Nick Godt| MarketWatch Pulse| Other Stories

… Nick Godt MarketWatch Pulse NEW YORK -- Crude oil futures fell further on Wednesday after the Energy Department reported an increase in crude oil inventories, but an unexpected increase in gasoline supplies. Crude oil for December delivery …

Story|10/28/2009

Why Is The Government Creating So Many Alternative Energy Hurdles? « The Brian Sullivan Blog

The Brian Sullivan Blog

… because of economic and credit hurdles put in place by the Department of Energy and other government agencies. It may explain why we ..... space despite all the optimistic talk. Read on: The Department of Energy is a key factor in how fast renewable energy projects …

Blog|10/28/2009

Week Ahead: Earnings Continue, 3Q GDP Expected

By Ken Sweet| FOXBusiness| Markets

… September new home sales data from the Commerce Department on Wednesday along with weekly oil inventory figures from the Energy Department . Thursday – This week on Wall Street will culminate with the release of the third quarter GDP report from the Commerce …

Story|10/23/2009