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Developing New Technologies and Models that leave a Lighter Carbon Footprint

HP today announced new research initiatives from HP Labs, the company's central research arm, aimed at developing new technologies and business models that leave a lighter carbon footprint.

4 Jun 2008

More than 3 Million Gallons of Biodiesel Produced

Nova Biosource Fuels, Inc., a refiner and marketer of ASTM quality biodiesel, announced today that it has commissioned its second 20 million gallon per year train at its biodiesel refinery in Seneca, Illinois and has produced more than 3 million gallons of ASTM 6751 standard biodiesel fuel from both the first and second 20 million gallon per year trains.

4 Jun 2008

Improving Energy Efficiency in Homes and Offices without Compromising on Comfort

The energy we use to heat our homes and offices consumes almost 40 per-cent of the total energy used across Europe.

4 Jun 2008

Centre is the First of its Kind in UK

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has welcomed a brand new centre for low carbon technology in buildings at London South Bank University (LSBU) which will help put London at the forefront of the fight to tackle climate change.

4 Jun 2008

ASU Expert Touts Solar- and Microorganism-Based Bioenergy as Best Approach

Perhaps there is no greater societal need for scientific know-how than in finding new ways to meet future energy demands. Skyrocketing gas prices, an uncertain oil supply, increasing demand from around the world, and the looming threat of climate change have made identifying and developing realistic energy alternatives a national priority.

4 Jun 2008

Novel Approach to Remove Harmful Microbes and Viruses from Drinking Water

A genetic tool used by medical researchers may also be used in a novel approach to remove harmful microbes and viruses from drinking water.

4 Jun 2008

Customers Now Receiving Wind Power

In addition, the company announced that wind turbines in Benton County, Ind., from which Vectren contracted to purchase 30 megawatts (MW) of power last year, are now online, and Vectren customers are officially receiving renewable energy.

4 Jun 2008

Siemens Energy Establishes U.S. Wind Turbine R+D Center

Siemens Energy will establish its U.S. wind turbine R+D competence center in Boulder, Colorado. The facility is expected to employ an estimated 50 people and will focus on atmospheric science research, aerodynamic blade design, structural dynamics, wind turbine dispatch prediction and reliability.

4 Jun 2008

Reducing Company's Carbon Footprint by 20% by 2017

Since Cox Enterprises Chairman and CEO Jim Kennedy announced "Cox Conserves" in 2007, the company's 80,000 employees nationwide stepped up to meet his challenge. The goal: reduce the company's energy consumption by 20 percent by 2017.

3 Jun 2008

Windspire Gives Consumers Attractive Option for Controlling Energy Costs

Environmentally conscious consumers now have a new, affordable choice for renewable energy options for their home or business. Mariah Power of Reno, Nevada announced today at Windpower 2008, the nation's largest gathering of the wind industry, that its small wind power appliance Windspire(R) is now available for purchase.

3 Jun 2008

Energy and Economic Issues Take Precedent over the Environment During Challenging Times

A newly released survey, conducted in the US and the UK, indicates the environment has taken a back seat to the economy for more than 75 percent of Americans and 66 percent of Britons.

3 Jun 2008

Plextronics and KPF to Create R+D Center for OPV Process Development in Korea

Plextronics, Inc. announced today that it has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Korea Parts + Fasteners (KPF) to create a research and development center for organic photovoltaic process development in Korea.

3 Jun 2008

Protect the IP Making Clean Technology Possible

According to a new analysis released today by the Institute for Policy Innovation (IPI), the clean energy revolution will only reach its full potential in solving our energy needs worldwide if there is determination to promote and protect the intellectual property (IP) that makes green technology possible.

3 Jun 2008

Rio Tinto Alcan Prize for Sustainability is Now Open for Entries

Rio Tinto Alcan and the International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF) are pleased to announce the US$1 million Rio Tinto Alcan Prize for Sustainability 2008 is now open for entries.

3 Jun 2008

The Most Critical and Complex Issues Now Facing IT Professionals

Internet Evolution, TechWeb's groundbreaking Web 2.0 site dedicated to investigating the future of the Internet, today launched a new interactive Green IT Tutorial. Green (environmentally sustainable) technology is one of the most critical and complex issues now facing IT professionals and CIOs.

3 Jun 2008