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K-State Awarded $200,000 Grant to Develop Solar-Powered Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles

A foundation for engineering and construction firm Black & Veatch has awarded Kansas State University a $200,000 grant to help develop solar-powered charging stations for electric and hybrid vehicles.

25 Oct 2012

Snow Helps Solar Cells Sometimes

Snow and solar cells aren't mutually exclusive, according to a Michigan Technological University scientist. Photovoltaic panels can be well worth the investment even if you live in a winter wonderland.

25 Oct 2012

Honeywell Acquires Manufacturer of Intelligent Building and Energy Controls

Honeywell announced today an agreement to acquire Saia Burgess Controls, a leading provider of intelligent building controls, from Hong Kong-based Johnson Electric for $130 million.

25 Oct 2012

GE’s FlexEfficiency Can Help Chicago Build Cleaner and Sustainable Energy Infrastructure

GE’s FlexEfficiency Truck Tour, which is showcasing the power generation technology of tomorrow and is making stops in 25 North American cities over the next four months, will be rolling into Chicago on Thursday, Oct. 25.

From GE Renewable Energy 25 Oct 2012

BVSWMA, Samsung and ERI Join to Stage Special E-Waste Collection Event

Partnering with Samsung and Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency, Inc.(BVSWMA, Inc.) will stage a special E-Waste Collection Event Saturday October 27th, 2012 from 7 am to 2 pm at no charge to consumers.

25 Oct 2012

BYD, greentomatocars Create London’s First Fleet of All-Electric Minicabs

BYD and greentomatocars have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create London’s first fleet of all-electric minicabs.

25 Oct 2012

Electronica 2012: ON Semiconductor to Showcase Energy Efficient Electronic Solutions

ON Semiconductor, a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, will have an expanded presence at the Electronica 2012 tradeshow in Munich this November. Live on-site demonstrations and technical briefings will spotlight the company’s latest product innovations – specifically designed to efficiently power customers’ next generation electronics solutions for automotive, industrial, LED lighting, communications, consumer white goods, health care and smart grid applications.

From ON Semiconductor 25 Oct 2012

Antarctic Ozone Hole Reaches Maximum Size on 22nd September

The average area covered by the Antarctic ozone hole this year was the second smallest in the last 20 years, according to data from NASA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) satellites. Scientists attribute the change to warmer temperatures in the Antarctic lower stratosphere.

25 Oct 2012

Bentek Solar Ships 70MW of 1000VDC Fused Disconnect Safety Systems

Bentek Solar, a leading designer and manufacturer of PV products connecting PV panels to inverters worldwide for the commercial and utility-scale marketplaces, announces that it has successfully designed and shipped Phase 1, which includes 70MW of 1000VDC Fused Disconnect Safety Systems (FDSS) with visible blade disconnects into Ontario, Canada that complies with the Canadian Feed-In-Tariff (FIT) program. Phase 2, which consists of 60MW of the FDSS, is scheduled to ship in early 2013.

25 Oct 2012

Engineered Bacterium Increases Butanol Production

Fuels including gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel are derived from fossil oil thorough the petroleum refinery processes. Increased concerns over environmental problems and limited fossil resources drive scientists and researchers to turn their attention to developing fossil-free, bio-based processes for the production of fuels from renewable non-food biomass.

24 Oct 2012

SPG Solar Completes Solar Tracking System at Williams Wastewater Treatment Plant

SPG Solar, a leading provider of commercial solar power products and services, today announced the completion of a cutting-edge solar tracking system at the Williams Wastewater Treatment Plant in Williams, Calif. The first of 10MW of All Weather SunSeeker Tracker projects slated for completion in the second half of 2012, this installation is expected to provide the City of Williams an energy cost savings of approximately $1.4 million over the next 20 years.

24 Oct 2012

Cool Planet Awards Recognize Efforts to Conserve Energy and Reduce Carbon Emissions

Four industry leaders are being recognized for their efforts to conserve energy and reduce carbon emissions with this year's Cool Planet Awards, sponsored by The Climate Registry's Cool Planet Project and Southern California Edison (SCE).

24 Oct 2012

ISU Bio-Oil Gasifier Combines Two Thermochemical Technologies

AMES, Iowa – Nicholas Creager recently pointed to the nuts and bolts of one of Iowa State University’s latest biofuel machines.

24 Oct 2012

ATCO Electric Celebrates New, Energy-Efficient Facility in Lloydminster

ATCO Electric today celebrated the official opening of its new energy-efficient operations centre in Lloydminster. The 62,000 square-foot facility is designed to enhance customer service and reduce energy consumption by approximately 55 per cent compared to commercial buildings of similar size and use.

24 Oct 2012

Norfolk Southern Improves Environmental Performance, Moves up Green Rankings

Norfolk Southern Corporation topped all railroads in the 2012 Newsweek Green Rankings released this week and moved up 217 spots from its 2011 ranking to 181 on Newsweek's U.S. 500 list.

24 Oct 2012