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Certain Explosives May Soon Get Greener and More Precise

Certain explosives may soon get a little greener and a little more precise. LLNL researchers added unique green solvents (ionic liquids) to an explosive and improved the crystal quality and chemical purity of the material

28 Aug 2008

Ceramic Material Speeds Up Microwaving and May Lead to Faster Organic Waste Remediation

Quicker microwave meals that use less energy may soon be possible with new ceramic microwave dishes and, according to the material scientists responsible, this same material could help with organic waste remediation

28 Aug 2008

Climate Change also Happening on Mars Says Antarctic Research

Researchers examining images of gullies on the flanks of craters on Mars say they formed as recently as a few hundred thousand years ago and in sites once occupied by glaciers. The features are eerily reminiscent of gullies formed in Antarctica's mars-like McMurdo Dry Valleys

28 Aug 2008

Illinois DOT Truck Technology Project Reduces Emissions, Boosts Industry Efficiency

The Illinois Department of Transportation's (IDOT) adoption of PrePass truck technology almost ten years ago has reduced greenhouse gas and related emissions by more than 17,000 metric tons

28 Aug 2008

Hydrogen Hybrid Technology Trials for Car and Truck Market

Hydrogen Hybrid Technologies and Canadian Hydrogen Energy Company are pleased to announce that, in response to unprecedented demand and in line with its marketing plan, initial field trials have been successfully completed on a Hydrogen Fuel Injection (HFI) system specifically for the Car and Light Truck aftermarket

28 Aug 2008

Solar Power System Manufacturer Offers Turnkey Electricity Solution

Project Financing Partnership to Fuel Growth in Deployment of Leading Solar Power Generation Products

28 Aug 2008

Solar Hot Water Pioneer, Heliodyne Revamps Itself

Heliodyne, the longest-established U.S. solar thermal manufacturer, announced today its new corporate image along with a newly developed line of products. To help with the introduction of its new product line, the company has implemented an all new Sales & Marketing program. “With demand in solar energy at an all time high, it was the right time for us to reinvigorate the market with a unique and innovative product line,” said Ole Pilgaard, President of Heliodyne

28 Aug 2008

Solar Electricity Gets Easier to Own With New Loan Program

A new loan program will enable more APS customers to take advantage of rebates and tax incentives available for adding personal renewable energy systems

28 Aug 2008

Adopting EPA Qualified Boilers to Combat Winter Heating Bills

Budget concerns are prompting people to purchase alternative heating options, such as wood boilers, wood stoves and pellet stoves

28 Aug 2008

Smart New School Designs Providing Better Learning in Low Energy, Positive Indoor Environments

Smart New Designs Boost Learning, Cut School Energy Bills and Provide Better Indoor Environments for Students and Teachers

28 Aug 2008

One Thousand Tons Per Day of Municipal Solid Waste To Be Turned Into Alternative Fuels

Carbon Jungle announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary waste-to-fuel company, Cobal-USA Alternative Fuels, LLC, received a Pre-Agreement from Dag & Bragan Ltd. for processing 1000 Tons per day of MSW (Municipal Solid Waste) accompanied with a letter of interest from the Mayor of Kampala City in Uganda, Africa

27 Aug 2008

Completely Safe, VOC Free Glow in The Dark Paint Launched in the UK

The first certified VOC Free, Child-Safe, Eco-Friendly Glow In The Dark Paint is to be launched this week in the UK. After more than 12 months of research and development a true 100 percent VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) FREE Glow Paint will be available

27 Aug 2008

How to Reduce The Impact of Rising Home Heating Costs

According to the Energy Information Administration's (EIA) most recent short-term energy outlook, home heating costs are expected to rise again this winter

27 Aug 2008

Owens Corning Solace Energy Efficient Window Solutions

Owens Corning, today announced the introduction of Solace Windows, a fiberglass- reinforced window provided through Owens Corning Construction Services. The addition of Solace Windows extends the power of the Owens Corning brand to remodelers in the replacement window market by broadening its product portfolio of energy-efficient solutions

27 Aug 2008

Inbicon Announces North American Partnership for Marketing Biofuels and Cellulosic Ethanol Technology

Inbicon has taken the next step in its marketing strategy of partnering with North American biofuels companies and licensing its second-generation cellulosic technology for commercial-scale production of ethanol and livestock feed

27 Aug 2008