Energy and Climate Change


Consultant Lists Top 10 Green Building Trends for 2010

Green building consultant Jerry Yudelson offers his insights on the green building industry.

EPA Confirms Permit for Hobet 45 Mine; Halts Work on Spruce No. 1

Agency works with mountaintop mining companies to ensure compliance with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.

Xcel Energy to Provide Funding for Energy Efficiency Promoter

Nonprofit Energy Smart will help Minnesota businesses save money through energy efficiency.

Engineered Tobacco Plants May Have Use as Biofuel

By manipulating two genes, scientists have developed a tobacco plant that expresses more oil, which could be used for biofuel.

Sandia Labs Develop Competitive Microphotovoltaic Cells

Photovoltaic modules made from these microsized cells for the rooftops of homes and warehouses could have intelligent controls, inverters and even storage built in at the chip level, says one field engineer.

NCPA Report: Nuclear Power Is Safe, Could Answer Energy Mandates

Recycling nuclear fuel would decrease the problem of nuclear waste disposal, the report says.

South Dakota State Builds a Better Scope for Solar

A photoactivated, scanning probe microscope will be designed to identify defects that limit solar cell efficiency.

Clean Energy Secures 10-Year Contract at Austin Airport

Clean Energy will design, build and operate a new compressed natural gas fueling station for public use.



Pennsylvania Leverages Recovery Funds for Biogas Projects

The state is investing $5 million from stimulus money to develop eight alternative energy projects that will use sewage, animal, and food processing waste to generate power.

Business Coalition Wants Clean Energy, Climate Laws

The American Businesses for Clean Energy has been "overwhelmed" by interest in its initiative to support passage of energy and climate bills to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Pennsylvania Invests $10 M in 12 New Solar Projects

The total installed capacity of the planned projects is a little more than 9.1 megawatts, or enough to power approximately 1,000 homes.

DOE Spends $60 M of ARRA Funds on Grid Connections

The awards will promote collaborative long-term analysis and planning for the Eastern, Western and Texas electricity interconnections.

Copenhagen Accord: 'A Significant Step Forward,' UN Says

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he will work to develop a legally binding agreement for the accord.

How 'Green' was COP-15?

From toner cartridges to carbon offsets, organizers tried to make this historic environmental meeting a 'green' one.

Pelosi: Talks at COP-15 Find that Clean Energy Good for Businesses

U.S. Congressional delegation talks to businesses, European lawmakers about value of clean energy legislation.

DOE to Pay $9 M for Water Power Technology Contract

Sandia National Laboratories and other labs will provide research and testing for marine and hydrokinetic energy and hydropower.

Coalition: NRC Missed Mark on Battery Costs for Electric Cars

Electrification Coalition admits report correctly illustrates the need for government action to move U.S. transportation from oil dependency.

1% of NYC Buildings Create 87% of Heating Oil Soot, EDF Says

Environmental Defense Fund proposes that building owners convert to cleaner heating oils or natural gas by 2020.

DOE Sets Efficient Appliance Paperwork Deadline at Jan. 8

Certification reports and compliance statements help the Department of Energy verify compliance with its energy efficiency standards.

Direct Energy's Solution to U.S.'s Energy Waste Problem

Holiday lights don't have to raise the power bill if they are energy efficient.

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