Energy and Climate Change


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.

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.