• How Will You Shop for Your Next Vehicle?

    Updated: 2011-07-28 15:41:00
    This Month on Energy Savers : July 2011 How Will You Shop for Your Next Vehicle July 28, 2011 11:41 On Monday , Shannon talked about how she's been using the online tools from the Advanced Technology Vehicle Data Center AFDC to help her decide what type of highly efficient vehicle may be best for her household . The AFDC provides excellent information such as a Light Duty Vehicle Search an Alternative Fueling Station Locator and a Hybrid and Plug-in Electric Vehicles section . All of these are helpful if you're wondering what type of vehicle can fit your needs while using the least possible amount of . gasoline In June , Eric's post Driving Home to a Clean Energy Future shared the latest in gasoline , electric , and hybrid vehicle . labels How about you Are you starting to research

  • How dSPACE Tools Kept OSU EcoCAR on Track

    Updated: 2011-07-26 16:59:22
    The Ohio State University (OSU) EcoCAR team developed an Electric Range Extending Vehicle (EREV) that employs a dedicated E85 engine. Honda donated two identical 1.8L 4-cylinder compressed natural gas (CNG) engines to the team, which the team converted to run on E85 ethanol.  E85 has a higher octane rating than gasoline and is one of [...]

  • Find the Right Solution for You with Tools from the AFDC

    Updated: 2011-07-25 15:00:00
    How Will You Shop for Your Next Vehicle Find the Right Solution for You with Tools from the AFDC July 25, 2011 11:00 All-electric vehicle . Credit : Margaret Smith , DOE With our current car making all sorts of interesting noises , my husband and I have been thinking long and hard about the type of vehicle to purchase in the near future . As I have a personal and professional interest in environmental and social sustainability , I would like to buy a vehicle that uses the least petroleum and emits the fewest greenhouse gases . possible Fortunately , there is an abundance of alternative fuel and fuel efficient vehicles options available . Using the Alternative Fuel and Advanced Technology Vehicle Data Center's AFDC Light Duty Vehicle Search I can see all the flexible fuel runs on gasoline

  • Southeast European Green Market Development

    Updated: 2011-07-22 09:18:45

  • How Are You Keeping Your Home Cool This Summer?

    Updated: 2011-07-21 12:06:00
    Find the Right Solution for You with Tools from the AFDC How Are You Keeping Your Home Cool This Summer July 21, 2011 08:06 This week , Allison shared her experience of adding insulation to her attic The result A better-insulated home with less use of her air conditioning system . It's one of several things she's doing to keep her home cool during the summer though insulation is effective year round Download DOE's Guide to Durable Attics and see our summer energy savings tips for more . ideas How are you keeping your home cool this summer Have you taken any steps to improve the efficiency of your attic Each week , you have the chance to share your thoughts on a question about energy efficiency or renewable energy for consumers . Please comment with your answers , and also feel free to

  • Get the Hot Stories on Biomass Conversion from Those Who Know

    Updated: 2011-07-20 21:20:36
    As a premier forum for international technology exchange, tcbiomass2011 is all about getting experts together, sharing experiences and advancing solutions for thermochemical bioenergy production. We have a terrific slate of plenary presenters from government and industry who will describe the value proposition for bioenergy technologies. Foremost experts in the fields of gasification, pretreatment, pyrolysis, and upgrading provide a program that will present the latest research and deployment results which are turning concepts into reality.

  • Burt Rutan Designs a Hybrid Flying Car

    Updated: 2011-07-18 14:00:00
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  • Have You Added Value to Your Home with Energy Saving Upgrades?

    Updated: 2011-07-15 07:47:00
    Look Up to See Your Bills Go Down : Making Your Attic More Efficient Have You Added Value to Your Home with Energy Saving Upgrades July 15, 2011 15:47 This week , Eric shared his thoughts on Building Value with Energy-Saving Upgrades in Homes and Businesses He also mentioned the U.S . Department of Energy's Commercial Building Initiative which is a partnership between the department and industry representatives to encourage the development of higher commercial building efficiency measures . Read the full text of the partnership agreement How about you Have you done any energy-efficient remodeling and seen your home increase in either value or appeal to potential buyers Or are you planning to do so in the next few years Each week , you have the chance to share your thoughts on a question

  • RevoluSun expands, adding jobs and office space

    Updated: 2011-07-14 22:25:26
    , Sign-In or Create a Free Account World's 1 Renewable Energy Network for News Information News Blogs Podcast Video Finance Companies Products Jobs Calendar Magazines Events Recent Activity About Blog Press Releases Calendar Products Feeds Contact RevoluSun expands , adding jobs and office space By Jennifer Pang 2011-07-14 17:25:26.0 Hawaii's largest locally owned solar design and installation firm adds six positions leases an additional 2,900 square feet of space Do you like this article Email Bookmark Print Feed Share Tweet Share HONOLULU www.RevoluSun.com Hawaii's leading solar energy firm , RevoluSun , announced today it has just added six new green collar jobs as it expands into an additional 2,900-square-feet of space in the Pan Am Building located at 1600 Kapiolani Avenue , and

  • IREC announces its 18th annual search for innovative renewable energy projects & programs

    Updated: 2011-07-12 21:31:00
    Each year, the Interstate Renewable Energy Council recognizes individuals and organizations that have implemented innovative projects during the past year that promote and accelerate the adoption of renewable energy technologies.

  • Unirac and KYOCERA Partner to Create Modern 1.16 MW PV Installation on Historic New Jersey Site

    Updated: 2011-07-12 17:16:15
    , . Sign-In or Create a Free Account World's 1 Renewable Energy Network for News Information News Blogs Podcast Video Finance Companies Products Jobs Calendar Magazines Events Recent Activity About Blog Press Releases Calendar Products Feeds Contact Unirac and KYOCERA Partner to Create Modern 1.16 MW PV Installation on Historic New Jersey Site 2011-07-12 12:16:15.0 Unirac Infrastructure Chosen for Groundbreaking Installation Rate , Zero Fabrication and Unequaled Strength-to-Weight Ratio Do you like this article Email Bookmark Print Feed Share Tweet Share Albuquerque , NM Unirac , Inc . North America's leading provider of infrastructure for solar power systems , announced today that it has teamed with Kyocera Solar , Inc . to update the historic Masonic Lodge of New Jersey with a 1.16MW

  • Have You Seen Renewable Energy Projects While Traveling?

    Updated: 2011-07-07 12:32:00
    Weatherization Assistance for the Hottest Days Have You Seen Renewable Energy Projects While Traveling July 7, 2011 08:32 Since we blog about energy efficiency and renewable energy , it seems fitting that we would notice it even when we're not at work . This past Tuesday , Chris shared his first-hand views of Hawaii's renewable energy efforts while on vacation , including wind and solar , and did some post-vacation research that revealed some great information about how Hawaii is using renewable resources to achieve 70 clean energy by 2030. We're curious : Have you ever been on vacation or a business trip , and noticed how another state is using renewable energy Each Thursday , you have the chance to share your thoughts on a question about energy efficiency or renewable energy for

  • Creating Canada's Next Renewable Energy Shark?

    Updated: 2011-07-06 14:02:00
    Success in the renewable energy sector is largely determined by having a large balance sheet and a small cost of capital. Small developers can do all the little things right and eventually build a large portfolio of operating projects and an attractive pipeline, but at the end of the day the big utilities will have their way. But does it have to be like this? Economics teaches us that young, fragmented industries eventually experience consolidation, but is it possible that one or more of Canada's renewable energy minnows could become a shark?

  • Multi-MW Solar PV Plants: More Problem Than Solution

    Updated: 2011-07-06 14:00:00
    Today, a large number of multi-MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants are being planned or installed in several countries all over the world. For several valid reasons stated below, many experts are convinced that installing such large centralized plants to utilize solar power is unnecessary, a wasteful investment and technologically inappropriate.

  • EPA approval and promulgation of portions of Oregon State Implementation Plan (SIP) and Interstate Transport Plans

    Updated: 2011-07-05 20:36:06
    EPA is approving portions of a State Implementation Plan (SIP)  revision submitted by the State of Oregon on December 20, 2010, as meeting the requirements of Clean Air Act (CAA) section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II) as it applies to visibility for the 1997 8-hour ozone and 1997 particulate matter (PM2.5) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). EPA is [...]

  • Schneider Electric presents solar solutions at Intersolar North America

    Updated: 2011-07-05 20:32:09
    Schneider Electric will present solar solutions in Booth 7510 at one of the largest solar trade shows in California, Intersolar North America, taking place from July 12-14 in San Francisco.

  • EIA Report: Renewables Surpass Nuclear Output

    Updated: 2011-07-05 16:30:26
    According to the most recent issue of the "Monthly Energy Review" by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), renewable energy has passed a milestone as domestic production is now greater than that of nuclear power and is closing in on oil.

  • Hawaii is a Renewable Energy Lover’s Paradise

    Updated: 2011-07-05 14:36:00
    Have You Seen Renewable Energy Projects While Traveling Hawaii is a Renewable Energy Lover’s Paradise July 5, 2011 10:36 Nearly six weeks ago I visited for the first time the paradise of Hawaii . While it's easy for visitors to appreciate its sun-kissed beaches and warm ocean breezes , you may not realize Hawaii also is a renewable energy lover's paradise . Sunshine and wind , especially , are in abundant . supply The Aloha State is planning to utilize these renewable resources to achieve 70 clean energy by 2030. These are some of the most aggressive clean energy goals in the nation and in my mind , another reason why Hawaii is such a special . place Thirty percent of Hawaii's Clean Energy Initiative goal comes from energy efficiency practices , such : as Home design Lighting and

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