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Program Aims to Develop Groundbreaking New Clean Energy Technologies

Foundation Capital, a venture capital firm committed to early stage company building, today announced that it has been selected by the US Department of Energy (DOE) to participate in its Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Program, which aims to develop groundbreaking new clean energy technologies.

28 Feb 2008

First Utility in US to Own and Operate Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Bucket Truck

Adams Electric Cooperative, headquartered in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, will be the first utility in the United States to own and operate a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) bucket truck.

28 Feb 2008

Rocks Left High and Dry are Exposed to High Energy Cosmic Rays

Boulders the size footballs could help scientists predict the West Antarctic Ice Sheet's (WAIS) contribution to sea-level rise according to new research published this week in the journal Geology.

27 Feb 2008

Coca-Cola Purchases New Trucks Powered by Hybrid Electric Drivetrain Systems

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that Coca-Cola Enterprises will purchase 120 new trucks in 2008 powered by Eaton's hybrid electric drivetrain systems.

27 Feb 2008

The 4th Annual Energy Technology Venture Capital Conference

Houston Technology Center (HTC), the largest technology business accelerator in Texas, is pleased to present its 4th annual Energy Technology Venture Capital Conference (ETVCC), taking place March 6 – 7, 2008 at the Marriott Houston Westchase. This yearly event brings together cutting edge energy technology startups and investors in an interactive celebration of innovation.

27 Feb 2008

Study Suggests National Standards May Be Needed

While sampling blended biodiesel fuels purchased from small-scale retailers, researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution found that many of the blends do not contain the advertised amount of biofuel.

27 Feb 2008

Solar Project Expects to Cut City's Energy Costs and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Honeywell today announced that the City of Hillsboro, Ore., has awarded the company a solar project that is expected to cut the city's energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

27 Feb 2008

Collaboration and Improved Research Key to Cope with Climate Change

United by the fact that climate change poses a major long-term challenge to delivering high-quality drinking water, eight of the nation's largest water agencies announced the formation of an unprecedented coalition, the Water Utility Climate Alliance (WUCA).

26 Feb 2008

Translating Advanced Solar Energy Concepts into Sustainable Manufacturing Operation

Austin-based architecture and land development services firm TAG International, L.L.P, announced today that it is designing a full-scale green manufacturing facility for HelioVolt, one of the renewable energy industry's most innovative technology leaders.

26 Feb 2008

U-GAS Technology Produces Much Lower Levels of Regulated Emissions

Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc. has announced that its 95 percent-owned joint venture project with Shandong Hai Hua Coal & Chemical Company Ltd., has been producing synthesis gas with only minor interruptions since January 7, 2008 and commenced syngas sales on February 19, 2008.

26 Feb 2008