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NASA Wind Tunnel Used to Test Truck Fuel Efficiency
Big trucks are notorious gas guzzlers, but saving the nation as much as $10 billion annually in diesel fuel costs may soon be possible.
Alison Pruitt is a freelance writer/editor living near Washington DC. She has written about a variety of issues, including education, healthcare, IT, the arts, and energy/environment -- and has worked with the U.S. Department of Energy. She has a B.A. from Oberlin College and a Ph.D. in English Literature from Rutgers University.
Insulation from Mushrooms?
By now I’m used to hearing about biofuel made from funny things like manure and onion peels, but I always expected insulation to be….well, synthetic.
Alison Pruitt is a freelance writer/editor living near Washington DC. She has written about a variety of issues, including education, healthcare, IT, the arts, and energy/environment -- and has worked with the U.S. Department of Energy. She has a B.A. from Oberlin College and a Ph.D. in English Literature from Rutgers University.
Finding a Better Way to Harvest Algae
Algae is one of the most promising components for the development of sustainable biofuels. A current stumbling block for algae as a fuel feedstock is it can be expensive and time-consuming to harvest.
Alison Pruitt is a freelance writer/editor living near Washington DC. She has written about a variety of issues, including education, healthcare, IT, the arts, and energy/environment -- and has worked with the U.S. Department of Energy. She has a B.A. from Oberlin College and a Ph.D. in English Literature from Rutgers University.
30 Countries Meet in India About Methane Capture and Use
Recently India concluded its hosting of the world’s largest international forum promoting methane capture and use.
Alison Pruitt is a freelance writer/editor living near Washington DC. She has written about a variety of issues, including education, healthcare, IT, the arts, and energy/environment -- and has worked with the U.S. Department of Energy. She has a B.A. from Oberlin College and a Ph.D. in English Literature from Rutgers University.
A123 Systems Will Supply Batteries to Fisker Automotive
A123 Systems (Nasdaq:AONE), a developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate lithium-ion batteries and systems, recently completed a battery supply agreement with Fisker Automotive, an American automaker of green vehicles.
Alison Pruitt is a freelance writer/editor living near Washington DC. She has written about a variety of issues, including education, healthcare, IT, the arts, and energy/environment -- and has worked with the U.S. Department of Energy. She has a B.A. from Oberlin College and a Ph.D. in English Literature from Rutgers University.
PlanetSolar Unveils World's Largest Solar Boat
Recently, PlanetSolar unveiled the world's largest solar powered boat and announced plans to embark on a round-the-world tour in early 2011.
Alison Pruitt is a freelance writer/editor living near Washington DC. She has written about a variety of issues, including education, healthcare, IT, the arts, and energy/environment -- and has worked with the U.S. Department of Energy. She has a B.A. from Oberlin College and a Ph.D. in English Literature from Rutgers University.
New Jersey Passes Slew of Renewable Energy Laws
California and Massachusetts have long been bastions of clean energy. Now you can add New Jersey to the list.
Since the beginning of the year, the New Jersey State Legislature has passed several laws to promote the development of renewable energy sources.
Alison Pruitt is a freelance writer/editor living near Washington DC. She has written about a variety of issues, including education, healthcare, IT, the arts, and energy/environment -- and has worked with the U.S. Department of Energy. She has a B.A. from Oberlin College and a Ph.D. in English Literature from Rutgers University.
The World's Greenest Skyscraper Coming Soon to China
This fall a new skyscraper claiming to be the world’s greenest building will open in Guangzhou, China.
Alison Pruitt is a freelance writer/editor living near Washington DC. She has written about a variety of issues, including education, healthcare, IT, the arts, and energy/environment -- and has worked with the U.S. Department of Energy. She has a B.A. from Oberlin College and a Ph.D. in English Literature from Rutgers University.
U.S. Utilities Spent $5.3 Billion on Energy Efficiency in 2009, but Costs Are Underestimated
U.S. utilities increased their spending on energy efficiency programs by 43% in 2009, according to a new report from the nonprofit Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE), which represents energy efficiency program administrators from across the United States and Canada.
Alison Pruitt is a freelance writer/editor living near Washington DC. She has written about a variety of issues, including education, healthcare, IT, the arts, and energy/environment -- and has worked with the U.S. Department of Energy. She has a B.A. from Oberlin College and a Ph.D. in English Literature from Rutgers University.
Kids Find a Way: Georgia Schools Cut Energy Use by 20%
Alison Pruitt is a freelance writer/editor living near Washington DC. She has written about a variety of issues, including education, healthcare, IT, the arts, and energy/environment -- and has worked with the U.S. Department of Energy. She has a B.A. from Oberlin College and a Ph.D. in English Literature from Rutgers University.



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