Posts Tagged ‘Environmental Protection Agency’
DOE and EPA Release the 2009 Fuel Economy Guide
The Toyota Prius continues to lead the U.S. auto market in terms of fuel economy, followed by many of its hybrid competitors. New fuel economy leaders include the smart fortwo and the clean diesel-fueled Volkswagen Jetta. Four clean diesels are now available and will earn [Read More]
"Limbo Lands" Could Be Revitalized with Renewables
Every state has dozens of contaminated sites that are unproductive — or even abandoned. A new analysis by the Environmental Protection Agency and NREL shows that some hold surprising renewable energy potential. [Read More]
AWWA Webcast To Explore Carbon Sequestration Rule
Water professionals will gain valuable insight into the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed geologic carbon sequestration rule during the American Water Works Association’s webcast “Carbon Sequestration Rule: How Will It Affect … [Read More]
EPA Drafts Rule for Geologic Carbon Sequestration
The EPA announced on Tuesday a first draft of a rule that will govern the geologic sequestration of heat-trapping carbon dioxide from power plants. Geologic sequestration of global warming gases, viewed by many as a critical component … [Read More]
REP Starts Biodiesel Production
Renewable Energy Products (REP) has started up the largest biodiesel production facility in Los Angeles County and has received EPA approval to sell its biodiesel. The multi-feedstock biodiesel plant has a nameplate capacity of 10 million gallons per year. Free [Read More]
EPA denies ethanol waiver request
The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday denied a request from Texas Gov. Rick Perry to cut the federal ethanol mandate in half for a year. Free news widgets on Feedzilla – Mattresses [Read More]
EPA denial of Texas governor’s request to waive ethanol mandate met with mixed response
Rick Perry to cut the federal ethanol mandate in half for a year. Perry spokeswoman Allison Castle said EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson spoke to Perry about his waiver request by phone shortly before Johnson … Free news widgets on Feedzilla – Mattresses [Read More]
EPA rejects Perry plea to reduce ethanol in fuel
The Bush administration made clear Thursday it has no intention of easing federal quotas for corn ethanol in the nation’s fuel supply despite a challenge from Texas Gov. Rick Perry and a broad alliance of industries hurt by high corn prices. Free RSS news feeds [Read More]
EPA denies Texas’ call to cut ethanol requirement
Perry and allied industry groups had contended that rising U.S. ethanol output is inflating corn prices, hurting livestock and food producers and boosting grocery bills. Free news widgets on Feedzilla – Mattresses [Read More]
POET applauds objective ruling from EPA on the renewable fuel standard
POET, the world’s largest ethanol producer, praised the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their objective ruling on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Free content on Feedzilla – Mattresses [Read More]
Ethanol, Texas, and a Waiver Request
In an NPR News interview on July 24th, Margaret Kriz, National Journal energy and environment correspondent, discussed ethanol, Texas, the EPA and the ensuing debate regarding Ethanol regulations. Texas has reportedly applied for a waiver of the current ethanol standards. [Read More]
Gadget Buyback Site Second Rotation Relaunches as Gazelle
Second Rotation, the startup that will give you cash for your outdated gizmos, has rebranded and relaunched its buyback site under the new name “Gazelle.” This change doesn’t mean a lot when it comes to the service, as Gazelle will still pay you cash for [Read More]
The Costs of Not Building Green
Despite the narrowing gap in cost between green building and traditional “to-code” building, most builders and home buyers still perceive the green option to be significantly more expensive. The reality is that due to increased builder education and an influx [Read More]
Green Computing Still Held Back By Costs
A recent study by computer retailer CDW shows that most IT decision makers believe in making their technology infrastructure greener and more energy efficient. But more than half of those surveyed cite cost as the main obstacle, and see the impact on the environment and on [Read More]
