The Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance organized a workshop for Michigan-based building operators and owners from both public and private sectors to advocate the use and benefits of light emitting diodes (LEDs) in conserving energy and improving performance.
By G.P. Thomas
23 Aug 2012
UBM Studios, a company that creates digital environments, communities and events, conducted a year-long competition across its offices worldwide to reduce energy wastage.
By G.P. Thomas
23 Aug 2012
Scientists state that less-expensive solar energy technology is required to install shingled roofs in homes which produce electricity. Advances towards such technology are being reported.
By G.P. Thomas
22 Aug 2012
Under its Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) with Ovid-Elsie Area Schools, Ameresco has commenced the energy saving project at the schools.
The International Photovoltaic Equipment Association (IPVEA) has announced that fostering a globally competitive and independent “free market PV economy” is necessary for the PV industry. Chinese competitors in the PV market are suspected to have dumped their PV products in the European market at prices below the market rate.
By G.P. Thomas
22 Aug 2012
The Worldwatch Institute has reported that the subsidies for fossil fuel and renewable energy are increasing. The value of fossil fuel subsidies in 2012 is estimated to be between $775 billion and $1 trillion, while the value of renewable energy subsidies were $66 billion in 2010. The total subsidies for renewable energy are higher per kWh though they are lower in terms of value.
By G.P. Thomas
22 Aug 2012
Heliatek’s innovative products will support the energy transformation towards sustainability in new ways never thought possible before.
Virginia Tech electrical engineers, Reza Arghandeh and Robert Broadwater have developed an economically viable method of storing solar energy in current residential power networks.
By G.P. Thomas
21 Aug 2012
Propane retailers, Sharp Energy and Eastern Propane have become a part of the growing network of Alliance AutoGas to facilitate the switching of more vehicle fleets in East Coast to clean, low-cost propane autogas.
By G.P. Thomas
21 Aug 2012
The U.S. Air Force has planned a 14.5 MW photovoltaic solar array for the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona. It is to be built on 170 ac of land and is expected to produce 35% of the AF base’s power requirements.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
20 Aug 2012
Ballard Power Systems, a provider of clean energy fuel cell products for optimizing power systems, has received initial purchase orders for 102 fuel cell power generation systems. The products are to be deployed in telecom networks across Southeast Asia.
Reportlinker.com has released a new forecast and opportunities report on the global & United States electric vehicle market to 2017.
By G.P. Thomas
20 Aug 2012
On August 20, 2012, the first of a sequence of events focusing on algae will be started as part of ‘Summer of Algae II,’ a countrywide campaign to demonstrate the assurance of the algae industry in the generation of domestic fuels, food and feed products and jobs.
By G.P. Thomas
20 Aug 2012
United Airlines has joined the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group (SAFUG), a consortium promoting the development and commercialization of biofuels for the aviation industry. This move shows the commitment of United Airlines towards sustainability and the environment.
By G.P. Thomas
20 Aug 2012
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $700,000 to Southwest Research Institute and industry partner, Thar Energy, for the demonstration of an innovative supercritical carbon dioxide power cycle utilizing a process ca...
By G.P. Thomas
18 Aug 2012