Energy and Climate Change


DOE Picks Eaton and HP for $7.4 M IT Efficiency Grant

The joint project will develop a high voltage and chilled water system that will accept alternative energy power sources.

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This week, EPonline visitors had a lot to say about climate change related to the American Farm Bureau's position and a National Center for Policy Analysis report on nuclear power. Here's a sampling of the eight climate change comments posted so far:

China-based PV Maker Plans U.S. Operation, Gets Tax Credit

Yingli Green Energy received a $4.5 million tax credit for its planned establishment of manufacturing operations for photovoltaic modules in the United States.

EPA Applauds 8 Landfills for Lower GHG Emissions, New Power

Recognized methane capture projects include the largest liquefied natural gas facility in Livermore, Calif.

Solar Pond, Membrane Distillation System Desalinates Water in the Lab

University of Nevada, Reno researcher is developing a salt-gradient stratification process that traps the heat that powers distillation system patented by the university.

Investors, Texas Tech Commit $40 M to Renewable Energy Studies

Republic Power Partners is ready to bring $10 billion in wind, solar, biomass, natural gas and clean coal generation to West Texas.

Nanotube-infused Paper Detects Algae Toxin in Water

University of Michigan researchers have developed an inexpensive biosensor for drinking water treatment plants.



Washington Gas, Honeywell to Build Cogeneration Plant for GSA

The cogeneration plant will increase energy security and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the new Department of Homeland Security campus.

Standard Solar Installs Solar Panels to Catholic University

The 294 kilowatts of solar power will provide abut 10 percent of the electricity needed to meet Washington, D.C., renewable electricity requirement in 2010.

Kennedy/Jenks to Demo Dewatering Technology in California

NEI Corporation has developed nanoscale additives that are designed to increase energy efficiency of municipal sludge dewatering processes.

Cornell University to Start CHPP, Eliminate Coal in 2011

As part of its Climate Action Plan, the university's new combined heat and power plant is expected to help lower Cornell's carbon footprint by almost 30 percent.

Appliance Rebate Program Wastes Money, Economists Say

University of Delaware economists analyzed the effect of refrigerator rebates and energy savings.

Duke Energy Offers Tips to Stay Warm, Save Money

Communities across the nation have experienced sustained periods of subfreezing temperatures the past few weeks, so it's important that residents use some simple energy-saving tips for staying warm and saving money.

Syntec, EERC to Make Bio-Butanol from Biomass and Waste

Catalyst technology with biomass conversion expertise should help Syntec commercialize the production of bio-butanol as a renewable fuel.

Fuel Cell Company Unveils Home Hydrogen Station

Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies presents HydroFill at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

USGS-sponsored Study to Uncover Mineral Supplies

The U.S. Geological Survey says information about copper, lithium, rare earth elements, uranium, and phosphate resources is important for security and land-use decisions.

AVRC, CyberMetrix Win DOE Electric Test Vehicle Contract

AVRC and CyberMetrix will design and construct a research platform vehicle for use in analysis and testing of multiple combinations of electric vehicle drive-train components.

UK's Davyhulme Upgrade to Process Sludge for Power

Black & Veatch will use Cambi Process in the design of an upgrade for one of the United Kingdom's largest wastewater treatment plants.

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