Tagged: Department of Energy

Politics
1:01 pm
Fri September 14, 2012

U.S. House Passes "No More Solyndras" Bill

U.S. Capitol

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation today that would curtail a controversial Department of Energy loan program that provided funding for the bankrupt Solyndra solar panel company. That $535 million loan by the Obama Administration led to the legislation being called the “No More Solyndras Act.” The measure passed Friday by a 245 to 161 margin.

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Science /Environment
6:40 am
Mon May 7, 2012

Mammoth Cave National Park Making Use of Low-emission Vehicles

Mammoth Cave National Park is making use of some new propane-fueled vehicles, thanks to a partnership between the National Park Service and the Department of Energy's Clean Cities Program. The vehicles are helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the park.

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