Weekly Clean Energy Roundup:May 15, 2003

*News and Events DOE to Award $150 Million for Hydrogen Demonstration Project Dow Plant to Install up to 35 Megawatts of GM Fuel Cells DOE Funds Project to Cut Manufacturing Costs for Solar Cells SunPower Pilot Line Produces 20-Percent Efficient Solar Cell NASA, BMW and Two Utilities Draw on Waste Methane for Energy Washington Utility Signs Contract for Power from Wave Energy*Site NewsState Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs*Energy Connections EPA: Light-Vehicle Fuel Economy Increases Slightly in 2003 ———————————————————————-NEWS AND EVENTS———————————————————————-DOE to Award $150 Million for Hydrogen Demonstration ProjectDOE announced on May 8th a $150-million solicitation for a five-year project to demonstrate and validate hydrogen vehicles and infrastructure. DOE seeks proposals from industry teams — ideally consisting of an automobile manufacturer and an energy company in combination with hydrogen fuel cell manufacturers, small businesses, universities, and state or local governments — that will split the cost of the project with DOE. The projects might include building a fleet of hydrogen vehicles or installing hydrogen fueling stations. Proposals are due by August 14th. See the DOE press release at: [sorry this link is no longer available]President Bush has proposed $1.2 billion in research funding for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies over the next […]

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