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NASA Wind Tunnel Used to Test Truck Fuel Efficiency
By Alison Pruitt on March 9, 2010
Tags: Ames, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, NASA Ames, Navistar Inc., USD, aerodynamic drag, aerodynamics, commercial trucks, diesel fuel, fuel conservation, fuel consumption, fuel efficiency, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, LLNL, NASA's Ames Research Center, Navistar Inc., research and development, semi-trucks, testing, U.S. Air Force, energy, Department of Energy, Finance, Kambiz Salari, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, S. Pete Worden
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 Alison Pruitt on March 9, 2010
Tags: Ecocradle, Ecovative Design, green building, green insulation, Greensulate, mushroom-based insulation, mushrooms, chemical, energy, fiberglass, New York
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
By Alison Pruitt on March 8, 2010
Tags: Algaeventure Systems, Univenture, USD, Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, algae, algae feedstock, algae-based biofuel, Algaeventure Systems, ARPA-E, cost reduction, DOE, HDD dewatering technology, research and development, Transformational Energy Research Projects program, U.S. Department of Energy, United States, Univenture, energy, biofuels, Department of Energy, Finance, Ross Youngs
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
By Alison Pruitt on March 8, 2010
Tags: Markets Partnership, China, USD, carbon dioxide emissions, CO2, EPA, GHG emissions, greenhouse gas emissions, India, methane, methane capture and use, Methane to Markets Partnership, Methane to Markets Partnership Expo, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, electricity, energy, oil and gas, European Commission, Lisa P. Jackson, U.S Environmental Protection Agency
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
By Alison Pruitt on March 4, 2010
Tags: A123 Systems, A123Systems, Fisker, Fisker Automotive, USD, A123 Systems, fisker automotive, fisker karma, lithium-ion battery, Nanophosphate lithium-ion batteries, Nasdaq:AONE, next-generaton vehicle, PHEV, plug-in electric hybrid, Project NINA, supply agreement, energy, manufacturing, transportation, David Vieau, Finance, Henrik Fisker, Karma Plug, Michigan, MIT
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
By Alison Pruitt on March 4, 2010
Tags: PlanetSolar SA., SunPower Corp, Germany, Singapore, Switzerland, Nasdaq:SPWRB, Nasdaq;SPWRA, photovoltaic solar cells, solar boat, solar cells, solar yacht, SolarPlanet, SunPower, energy, California, Finance, Gerard d'Aboville, Jorn Jurgens, New York, Raphael Domjan
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
By Alison Pruitt on March 3, 2010
Tags: Public Utilities, United States, biofuel, clean energy laws, government, New Jersey, New Jersey State Legislature, NJ Solar and Wind Energy Commission, renewable energy, renewable energy incentives, solar energy, Solar Energy Advancement and Fair Competition Act, wind power, electricity, energy, ascii, California, Finance, Massachusetts, New Jersey
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
By Alison Pruitt on March 3, 2010
Tags: China, China, green building, Guanghzhou, Pearl River Tower, photovoltaic solar panels, radiant cooling, skyscraper, solar hot water heating, SOM, wind energy, wind power, ZEB, zero energy building, electricity, energy
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
By Alison Pruitt on March 2, 2010
Tags: Bloomberg, Canada, United States, USD, Barack Obama, Bloomberg New Energy Finance, carbon emissions reductions, CEE, Consortium for Energy Efficiency, energy efficiency, GHG, greenhouse gas emissions, Obama administration, public policy, report, research, United States, energy, Finance, Kentucky, Maryland, Tennessee, U.S.
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%
By Alison Pruitt on March 1, 2010
Tags: Apogee Interactive, Itron, MCS, Apogee Interactive, energy consumption, energy efficiency, Georgia, Itron, Marietta City Schools, Marietta Power & Water, MCS, Nasdaq:ITRI, Save-a-Watt Competition, Sawyer Road Elementary, United States, energy, energy efficiency software, Emily Lembeck, Georgia, Joel Gilbert, Marietta Power
Everyone thinks about saving energy at home, but how often do you think about it in school?
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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