Energy and Climate Change


Commentary

Indirect Land Use Change

Growth Energy shares its perspective on this new biofuels term.

SFC Smart Fuel Cell Wins Enterprise Award

CleanTech Group recognizes German fuel cell as a truly disruptive clean technology.

Calif. Photovoltaic Solar Farm Now Shovel Ready

After receiving required approvals, the solar farm is expected to deliver 5 megawatts of zero-emission power by April 2010 at the latest.

Columbia University Center to Study Solar Cells

As an Energy Frontier Research Center, the university will be funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.



Commentary

Cape Wind Controversy

NIMBY expert sounds off, cites public safety.

$10-M Algae Fuel Prize Enters Due Diligence Phase

The proposed comeptition will try to spur development of radically advanced fuels from algae.

EDF Recognizes, Shares Winning Company Strategies

Models of innovation from successful companies are showcased in a new report from the Environmental Defense Fund.

PNNL Controller Provides Brains for Recharging Cars

The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory developed a controller that automatically recharges electric vehicles when power demand and cost are low.

Study: Corn-based Biofuel Costs 50 Gallons of Water per Mile

Missouri University researcher analyzed the amount of water required to produce ethanol from a number of crops.

Pa. Seeks Comments on ARRA Grant Program

The Department of Environmental Protection is trying to determine if the public and local officials think the state is using its share of funding as effectively as possible.

Mass. Focuses on Efficiency and Renewable Power

Gov. Patrick has launched a Green Communities Program to help Massachusetts residents cut energy bills through efficiency and locally generated renewable power.

Southeast Positioned for Renewable Energy, WRI Report Says

Local renewable energy investments can meet more than 25 percent of future electricity needs in the Southeast by 2025.

EDF: Carbon Cap Not that Costly a Solution

EPA analysis says that the Waxman-Markey bill's cap on carbon pollution would cost individuals about 12 cents per day.

NYC Targets Buildings with $16 M in Stimulus Funding

Mayor Bloomberg's city has introduced the Greener, Greater Buildings Plan to improve the city's energy efficiency.

Conn. Seeks $38.5 M for Fuel Cells, Building Efficiency

Gov. Rell says his state has a plan that would use federal stimulus funds to expand fuel cell initiatives and support thermal and solar technologies.

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