Offshore Wind Gets $180 Million Boost from DOE
DOE announced on March 1 the start of an initiative to capture wind energy off U.S. coasts. As part of a planned six-year, $180 million initiative, an initial $20 million will be available this year as the first step in supporting up to four innovative offshore wind energy installations. These offshore wind projects will accelerate the deployment of breakthrough wind power technologies that will help diversify the U.S. energy portfolio. Offshore wind resources in the United States are estimated at more than 4,000 gigawatts.
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Offshore Wind Gets $180 Million Boost from DOE
President’s Budget Maintains "Green" Commitment but Has Several Unanticipated Surprises
On January 25, 2011, the President in his State of Union Address declared, “This is our generation’s Sputnik moment. Two years ago, I said that we needed to reach a level of research and development we haven’t seen since the height of the Space Race. And in a few weeks, I will be sending a budget to Congress that helps us meet that goal. We’ll invest in biomedical research, information technology, and especially clean energy technology -– (applause) -– an investment that will strengthen our security, protect our planet, and create countless new jobs for our people.”
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President’s Budget Maintains "Green" Commitment but Has Several Unanticipated Surprises
President’s Budget Maintains "Green" Commitment but Has Several Unanticipated Surprises
On January 25, 2011, the President in his State of Union Address declared, “This is our generation’s Sputnik moment. Two years ago, I said that we needed to reach a level of research and development we haven’t seen since the height of the Space Race. And in a few weeks, I will be sending a budget to Congress that helps us meet that goal. We’ll invest in biomedical research, information technology, and especially clean energy technology -– (applause) -– an investment that will strengthen our security, protect our planet, and create countless new jobs for our people.”
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President’s Budget Maintains "Green" Commitment but Has Several Unanticipated Surprises