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First American Waste Wood Cellulosic Ethanol Plant in Production
In a development that could dramatically advance the renewable fuels industry, cellulosic ethanol is now in production at the first small scale waste wood commercial facility operating in the U.S. Located just 1 mile South of Upton, Wyoming, the plant was engineered, constructed and is operated by KL Process Design Group (KL). This is the result of six years of development efforts between KL and the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
Sales of Compact Fluorescent Lights Leap to 20% of the Market
Sales of Energy Star-qualified compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) nearly doubled last year, according to the estimates of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In 2007, 290 million CFLs were sold, and the energy-saving bulbs now account for about 20% of the light bulb market in the United States. Energy Star-qualified CFLs use approximately 75% less energy and last up to 10 times longer than traditional incandescent bulbs.
U.S. Wind Power Capacity Surged 45% In 2007
Shattering all its previous records, the U.S. wind energy industry installed 5,244 megawatts (MW) in 2007, expanding the nation's total wind power generating capacity by 45% in a single calendar year and injecting an investment of over $9 billion into the economy.
Volatic Generator Solar Laptop Charging Bag
Voltaic Systems is set to release a new laptop charging solar bag. The "Generator" can fully charge your laptop in a single day's worth of sunshine. It can also be used to charge your phone, MP3 Player, PSP, and other portable devices.
U.S. Clean Energy Misson to China and India
The U.S. Commerce Assistant Secretary David Bohigian and 18 U.S. companies joined the second U.S. Clean-Energy Trade Mission. This mission will make stops in Beijing, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong, China as well as Kolkata and Bangalore, India, from Jan. 8-18. These companies will be exposed to business opportunities in these fast-growing markets, where American clean-energy technology goods and services can help improve the environment.
HydroPak Portable Fuel Cell Power Pack
Millennium Cell Inc. and Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies announced the completion of a pre-production version of the HydroPak portable power generator that incorporates a unique water-activated cartridge system. The HydroPak product combines Horizon's fuel cells with Millennium Cell's Hydrogen on Demand storage technology to offer a clean and quiet power generator for use by consumers and professionals for emergency and recreational purposes.
Large U.S. Coal Burning Utility Adding 100MW of Wind Power
AmerenUE, a St. Louis based utility, one of the largest coal burning utilities in the United States has agreed to buy 100 megawatts of clean wind power to satisfy terms of a recent rate increase granted by the Missouri Public Service Commission.
New York City to get 850 Hybrid Buses and Switches to Hybrid Cabs
The streets of New York City will become greener over the next few years as the city begins receiving more hybrid vehicles, as the city's buses and taxis shift to the fuel-saving technology. The New York City MTA has just placed an order for 850 hybrid diesel-electric public transit buses.
8.22 MW Colorado Solar Plant Goes Online - Largest in US
SunEdison has just brought online a 8.22 MW Solar Photovoltaic, system the largest in the U.S. The system incorporates 3 distinct solar technologies: Single Axis Tracking Array; Fixed Mount Array and Dual Axis Tracking Array with concentrator.
8 Ways to Make IT Greener
The fine folks at EDS have put together eight common sense tips to reducing the environmental impact of computing. Following these tips can extend the life of existing facilities and reduce the environmental impact of computing.
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