by Jbs072210 a3 — July 28, 2010—The United States is helping launch 11 international clean energy initiatives, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced on July 20. These new programs will cut energy waste, help deploy smart grid and electric vehicle technologies, support renewable energy markets, expand access to clean energy resources and jobs, and support women pursuing careers in clean energy.
Announced during the first Clean Energy Ministerial convening ministers from 23 governments representing more than 80 percent of world energy consumption, these endeavors offer partners concrete technical actions to promote economic growth while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants.
Under the overall Global Energy Efficiency Challenge, the countries will undertake projects that will deploy super-efficient appliances, improve industrial and building efficiency for large-scale facilities, implement smart grid technologies, and help put millions of electric vehicles on the roads.
For example, under the Super-efficient Equipment and Appliance Deployment (SEAD) Initiative, governments will work with the private sector to encourage buyers to choose super-efficient appliances.
And in the public-private Global Superior Energy Performance Partnership, participants will encourage operators of large buildings and industrial facilities to measure and manage energy by establishing certification programs to recognize facilities that adopt approved energy management systems and achieve significant efficiency improvements.
