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Even a Small Increase in Lighting Efficiency Means Dramatic Energy Savings

Roughly 20 percent of the electricity consumed worldwide is used in lighting. Though this consumption represents a large drain on resources, it also presents a tremendous opportunity for savings. Improving the efficiency of commercially available light bulbs could translate into dramatically lower energy usage

7 Apr 2009

Compact Fluorescent Bulbs Could Soon Be More Efficient and Dimmable

Long touted as an energy-saving alternative for home lighting, compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) now have the potential to be even more efficient, as well as dimmable

7 Apr 2009

Dupont Set to Address Global Energy Challenges

The DuPont portfolio of more than 35,000 products and new technologies includes real solutions to help address the energy issue. The portfolio includes offerings in energy efficiency solutions for the home, the automobile, as well as energy efficiency gains that can be made in manufacturing operations

7 Apr 2009

Using Flywheels to Save Energy and The Environment

University of Texas researcher has adapted ancient flywheel technology for modern energy saving use

7 Apr 2009

Solar Hot Water Program on Track in Australia

The Queensland Bligh Government has commenced its election commitment to provide 200,000 Queensland households with affordable solar hot water systems in a bid to radically cut household energy use and greenhouse gas emissions

7 Apr 2009

Queensland Government in Australia to Fund Research Into Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Cattle and Sheep

The Queensland Government has secured funding for three new, major research projects aimed at cutting the greenhouse gas belched out by livestock

6 Apr 2009

Investigation Continues into Toxic Chinese Drywall Now in Texas

Americas Watchdog and its Homeowners Consumer Center have been advancing a nationwide and state by state of toxic Chinese drywall since the beginning of the year

6 Apr 2009

Additional $85M for Fisker Automotive to Develop Plug-In Hybrid Cars

Fisker Automotive, Inc., a leading producer of advanced green technology automobiles, announced today it has entered into definitive agreements to receive an additional $85 million in venture capital funding for the development and manufacturing of its Karma plug-in hybrid automobiles

6 Apr 2009

Gulf Alternative Energy Turns Non-Food Plant Matter Into Bio Fuel

Transforming cellulose to ethanol efficiently is a technical challenge that will transform the biofuels industry. Gulf Alternative Energy believes it has moved the industry much closer to economic viability with its preprocessing technology

6 Apr 2009

Methane Gas From Landfill to Generate Electricity Near Seattle

King County, Puget Sound Energy and Bio Energy-Washington, are joining forces to turn the public's garbage into natural gas - an innovation that will generate enough electricity to power an estimated 24,000 homes in the area while at the same time cutting greenhouse-gas emissions and creating green jobs

6 Apr 2009