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EERE's newsletter, the EERE Network News, covers national and international energy efficiency and renewable energy news and events, as well as new EERE Web sites and energy facts.

EPA Sets Renewable Fuel Requirement of 10.21% for 2009

Next year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will require most U.S. refiners, importers, and blenders of gasoline will need to displace 10.21% of their gasoline with renewable fuels such as ethanol. The percentage increased significantly because of the expected drop in gasoline demand.

California Streamlines Approvals for Renewable Energy Projects

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed an executive order that will expedite the approval of renewable energy projects in the state. The governor also put the wheels in motion to require utilities to draw on renewable energy for 33% of their electricity supply by 2020.

Reliability Report Warns of Transmission Needs with Wind Power Booming

Wind power capacity in the United States is expected to increase several-fold over the next decade, and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation is concerned that utilities won't build transmission lines fast enough to meet the growing energy supply.

BLM Offers Geothermal Leases in Utah, Idaho, and Oregon

Utah, Idaho, and Oregon have significant geothermal energy resources, even though only three geothermal power plants have been built in the three states. To encourage more development, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will offer nearly 200,000 acres for lease in December.

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Dropping Energy Prices Offer Good News for U.S. Consumers

The slumping economy has caused oil prices to drop off significantly since this summer, and consumers will benefit not only at the pump, but also when they pay this winter's heating bills. The decrease in energy demand will also help to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.

DOE Expands its Entrepreneur in Residence Program

DOE will open a competitive solicitation for five more venture capital firms to participate in the Entrepreneur in Residence program, which places entrepreneurs in DOE's national laboratories to identify potential technologies and accelerate them for commercialization.

DOE and EPA Release an Energy Efficiency Action Plan for States

DOE and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have released an updated version of the

DOE Reaches Agreement with LG Electronics on Refrigerator Energy Matters

Under the terms of a new agreement between DOE and LG Electronics, the company will voluntarily suspend 10 LG refrigerator models and Kenmore-brand "TRIO" French Door models from the Energy Star program and will offer a free, in-home modification to make the models more energy efficient.