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Hydrogen Fuel
Federal funding for hydrogen and fuel cell RD&D increased to $1.2 billion under the Hydrogen Fuel Initiative. With this increase in funding, the HFI intensified its RD&D efforts in order to achieve specific goals by 2015. -
Worlds 1st Zero Emission Coal Power Plant
The DOE and industry are building the world's first coal-fired power plant that produces electricity and hydrogen without emissions. The project is part of the Hydrogen Fuel Initiative to create a hydrogen-based transportation industry. The FutureGen plant was meant to capture and store over 1 million metric tons of CO2 annually. -
Arctic Oil Drilling Prevension
Rep. Charlie Bass and 24 Republican colleagues oppose drilling in ANWR, believing it undervalues conservation. Bass advocates for renewable energy and efficiency for net energy savings. -
Climate Change
Human activities cause global warming, according to the 2007 IPCC report. The report offers solutions to prevent future changes and minimize vulnerability. It involved over 500 authors, 2000 reviewers, and delegates from 100+ countries. -
Ethanol Plant Production
In 2008, the US saw its first commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol plant using softwoods for production. It's also successfully tested waste materials like cardboard and paper. -
National Biofuel Action Plan
The National Biofuels Action Plan addresses sustainable biofuels and sets deadlines for important objectives like creating standards and promoting advanced biofuels in commercial settings. -
Worst Coal Ash Spill
In 2008, a wall at Tennessee's Kingston Fossil Plant broke, releasing 1.3 million cubic meters of fly ash. This caused damage to 120 hectares of land, including a displaced home. The cleanup took years. -
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Developments Reinvestment
The government has set aside $16.8 billion for energy efficiency and renewable energy. $3.5 billion is for renewable projects, $11.3 billion for energy efficiency, and $2 billion for advanced batteries.