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Methanogens Could Fuel the Future

Microbes could provide a clean, renewable energy source and use up carbon dioxide in the process, suggested Dr James Chong at a Science Media Centre press briefing today.

10 Dec 2007

Applied Materials Named Green Energy Innovator of the Year

Applied Materials, Inc. has announced it was named Green Energy Innovator of the Year for its pioneering work on the Applied SunFab™ Thin Film Line, at a gala presenting the prestigious 9th Annual Platts Global Energy Awards.

6 Dec 2007

NREL Pledges to Cut Carbon Footprint, Impact on Environment by 75 Percent

The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 75 percent from 2005 to 2009.

6 Dec 2007

Offshore Wind Necessary to Meet EU's 20% Renewables Target

If Europe wants to meet its 20% binding target for renewable energy by 2020, it must increase its use of offshore wind, delegates heard today at the opening of the Offshore Wind Conference in Berlin, Germany.

4 Dec 2007

Researchers from Argonne Lab Present 11 New Papers During Electric Vehicle Symposium-23

Researchers from Argonne National Laboratory's Transportation Technology R&D Center (TTRDC) will present 11 papers during the Electric Vehicle Symposium-23 that will be held in Anaheim, Calif., from Dec. 2-5.

3 Dec 2007

U.S. Program Aims to Develop Technology to Economically and Sustainably Produce Ethanol from Biomass

The United States has embarked on an ambitious program to develop technology and infrastructure to economically and sustainably produce ethanol from biomass.

28 Nov 2007

New Research Center Focused on Cutting Edge Hydrogen Fuel Cell Science

The University of Massachusetts Amherst will create a new research center focused on the cutting edge of hydrogen fuel cell science, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced, awarding a three-year, $1.5 million grant to the Fueling the Future Chemical Bonding Center.

28 Nov 2007

Europe Plans to Accelerate Energy Technologies for a Low-Carbon Future

Energy technologies will be crucial to successfully fighting against climate change and securing world and European energy supply.

28 Nov 2007

Smart Storage for Smaller Renewable Energy Systems

Development of the first hybrid battery suitable for storing electricity from renewable energy sources such as solar and wind is now a step closer.

27 Nov 2007

U.S. Increases Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Furnaces & Boilers

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced it has increased the energy efficiency standards for residential furnaces and boilers, underscoring the Department’s commitment to meet its aggressive, five-year appliance standard rulemaking schedule, as established in its January 31, 2006, Report to Congress.

22 Nov 2007