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Energy Secretary implements fast-track changes; Fisker and Tesla might benefit quickly

When Steven Chu was nominated to be the new Secretary of Energy, the general sense was that it was great to have a scientist making some decisions about energy policy. Some, though, questioned whether he had the skills to run the bureaucracy that is the Department of Energy. After a month or so on the job, the answer seems to be yes. At the very least, it looks like Chu is ready to scrap the parts of the bureaucracy that prevent things from getting done. Yesterday, the DOE announced it would make changes in the way it approves money for ... Read more →

DOE: Cellulosic ethanol within 5 years

According to the Des Moines Register, Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman said in a press briefing that commercial plants able to produce cellulosic ethanol should be in operation within five years. The ...

Energy Secretary implements fast-track changes; Fisker and Tesla might benefit quickly 9 months ago on Autoblog Green

When Steven Chu was nominated to be the new Secretary of Energy, the general sense was that it was great to have a scientist making some decisions about energy policy. Some, though, questioned whether he had the skills to run the bureaucracy that is the Department of Energy. After a month or so on ...

DOE: Cellulosic ethanol within 5 years 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

According to the Des Moines Register, Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman said in a press briefing that commercial plants able to produce cellulosic ethanol should be in operation within five years. The Department of Energy currently estimates the production cost of one gallon of cellulosic ethanol to be ...



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