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World Geothermal Conference Shows Indonesia Forging Ahead

By Jeanne Roberts on May 13, 2010

The World Geothermal Conference, or WGC2010, held from April 25 to the 30 in Bali, touted Indonesia’s huge geothermal resources and aimed at transforming that Southeast Asian nation from an emerging economy to the geothermal capital of the world.

2011 Solar Decathlon Competition Includes UM’s Green WaterShed House with Edible Walls

By Jace Shoemaker-... on April 29, 2010

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20 collegiate teams from all over the world will compete in the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2011 Solar Decathlon. The teams design, build and operate energy-efficient, solar-powered homes that are attractive and affordable.

The Anaconda: A Cost Effective Wave Energy Solution

By Alison Pruitt on April 8, 2010

When you mention hydropower, most people think of huge dams--or maybe buoys floating in the ocean—but, UK-based Checkmate Seaenergy has developed an entirely new hydropower device shaped like a long tube and aptly named the Anaconda.

Jet Biofuels Take Off

By Brendan Demelle on February 17, 2010

Jet fuel is responsible for upwards of 40 percent of an airline’s operational costs, making this industry particularly sensitive to volatility in the oil market.

55 Countries Pledge Their Copenhagen Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets

By Alison Pruitt on February 4, 2010

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark, was considered a bust by many participants and observers.

Cleantech Open Announces 2009 Competition Winners

By Alison Pruitt on November 23, 2009

The Cleantech Open recently announced the winners of this year’s competition at the third annual Cleantech Open Expo and Awards Gala in San Francisco. Dubbed the “Academy Awards of Clean Technology,” the event marks the grand finale of the Cleantech Open's yearlong business competition.

Luca Gets Patents For Microbially Enhanced Production of Methane Technology

By Robert Gluck on October 13, 2009

Tags: Luca Technologies Inc., New Zealand, USD, hydrocarbon, Luca Technologies Inc., methan producing bacteria, microbial methane production, natural gas, New Zealand, patent, United States, biotechnology, biotechnology, Colorado, energy, oil, oil and gas, Robert Pfeiffer, Wyoming

Luca Technologies Inc. announced it has received a notice of allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trade Office for a patent fundamental to the company’s microbially enhanced methane production methods.

Sea 2 Sky Poised to Operate Using Torrefied Wood as Coal Substitute

By Bill DiBenedetto on September 21, 2009

Newcomer Sea 2 Sky Corporation is ready to take its renewable bio-energy business into operating mode using the torrefaction process as the basis to convert wood and wood fiber biomass into a low-emission, high-energy alternative to coal.

It's found dependable sources; now it needs to ally with users.

Red, White, Pink or Green? Wine, That Is

By Shannon Roxborough on July 24, 2009

Today, it seems, there are products that cater to the wants of every type of eco-conscious consumer. So, the greening of the wine industry should come as no surprise.

The Key to Civil Aviation's Jet Biofuel Ambitions?

By Shannon Roxborough on July 17, 2009

An infertile plot of land—strewn with unsightly weed-like plants—seems an odd place to tackle petroleum addiction.

But a tough and toxic tropical shrub being farmed in India produces an oil that is cheaper than crude, without the environmental drawbacks or ethanol's food versus fuel debate.