Archive for August, 2008
Wind, solar energy built on temporary tax breaks
Congress is putting the short-term future of renewable energy companies in jeopardy even as the presidential candidates and most lawmakers hail windmills, solar panels and biofuels as long-term solutions to high gasoline prices and global warming.Some $500 million in [Read More]
Wind, solar energy built on temporary tax breaks (AP)
AP – Congress is putting the short-term future of renewable energy companies in jeopardy even as the presidential candidates and most lawmakers hail windmills, solar panels and biofuels as long-term solutions to high gasoline prices and global warming. News [Read More]
Hawaii’s Conversion of Coal Plant to Biomass Marks a New Trend
A coal-fired power plant on Hawaii’s Big Island will be following a trend as it is converted into a 24-megawatt biomass power plant. A similar coal-to-biomass conversion was accomplished in New Hampshire in 2006, and plans are underway for similar projects in Georgia [Read More]
High Fuel Costs Ground U.S. Travelers on Labor Day Weekend
Kerosene-based jet fuel is costing 79% more this summer than it did last summer, causing rising airfairs and airline schedule cuts. Energy costs are also crimping family budgets, and these combined factors are being blamed for a 5.7% drop in U.S. air travel during this [Read More]
Google.org Invests $10 Million in Enhanced Geothermal Systems
The philanthropic arm of Google is investing $10.25 million in Enhanced Geothermal Systems technology, which involves fracturing high-temperature rocks deep underground to either create a new geothermal reservoir or to enhance an existing one. [Read More]
GM to Spend $500 Million to Launch the Chevy Cruze, a New Small Car
General Motors Corporation (GM) plans to launch a new fuel-efficient compact car in the United States, and to do so, the company is investing $350 million in its Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant. Another $150 million will introduce the vehicle to its U.S. customers. [Read More]
United States, Australia, and Iceland to Promote Geothermal Energy
The United States, Australia, and Iceland signed a charter on August 28 to launch the International Partnership for Geothermal Technology, which will foster and promote cutting-edge geothermal technologies and help address energy security and address global climate change. [Read More]
DOE to Invest $7 Million to Speed Clean Energy Commercialization
DOE will invest up to $7 million to accelerate the process of moving post-research, clean energy technologies from DOE’s national laboratories to the marketplace. [Read More]
Refrigerator Recycling Campaign Spawns a Unique Art Exhibit
An Energy Star campaign to promote the recycling of refrigerators has resulted in an art exhibit that is filling the Great Hall of the National Building Museum with old refrigerators. “The Art of Recycling: The Coolest Act in Town” opened on August 25 and [Read More]
Japanese firms plan solar-powered cargo ship
The world’s first cargo ship partly propelled by solar power is set to take to the seas later this year in a joint project between two Japanese companies, an official said Wednesday. RSS feeds and News widgets on Feedzilla.com – Mattresses [Read More]
Indiana’s Amish embracing wind, solar power
GRABILL, Ind. – Northeastern Indiana’s large Amish community is starting to embrace wind and solar energy to power their homes’ lights, refrigerators and other equipment. News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com – Mattresses [Read More]
Renewable energy initiatives explore hydrogen, photosynthesis
Green energy projects are looking into ways to replace fossil fuels with renewable resources like hydrogen and photosynthesis. RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com – Mattresses [Read More]
Italian Companies Develop New Materials for the Creation of Plastic Photovoltaic Solar Panels
Quantumatica and Bandera in a joint effort to develop new materials suitable for the creation of plastic photovoltaic solar panel via patented extrusion technology. RSS feeds and News widgets on Feedzilla.com – Mattress [Read More]
DIY Solar and Wind Power Generator for Under $200! – Video
Build you own solar power and wind turbines with full illustrations for just under $200!. Watch Video about Solar ,Panel,Power by Metacafe.com. ... Homemade Vs Store...'s Solar Panels and Wind Power Generators - How to Save 1000s Dollars 1 min ago. Rated 0.0 | 0 Views. [Read More]
Japan Planning for Solar-powered Ship
Two Japanese companies have announced plans to develop the world’s first ship to be propelled by engines partially powered by solar energy. News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com – Mattresses [Read More]
