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Sweden’s Wind Power Capacity Set To Increase

Posted on May 13th, 2011 by Ben Lack

Sweden's Wind Power Capacity Set To Increase, the U.S.'s first net-zero energy bank opens in Florida and details about how a city in Ohio is becoming more energy efficient.

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Duke Energy & ENN Group EcoPartnership Agreement Materializes

Posted on May 11th, 2011 by Ben Lack

Statoil announces a new discovery in the North Sea, an EcoPartnership is established between Duke Energy & the Chinese-based ENN Group, DOE awards a $90.6M conditional loan guarantee to increase Colorado's solar capacity.

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Solar Power Industry Growth Opportunities

Posted on May 9th, 2011 by Ben Lack

Dr. Charles Gay Ph.D., President of Applied Solar, discusses the impact of the new 33% Renewable Portfolio Standard that was just passed into California law.[...]

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DOE Creates Center to Research Nuclear Reactors

Posted on May 4th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

The DOE inaugurated research center to improve lifetime and efficiency of nuclear reactors. Also, two solar providers have teamed up to provide energy in India and some tips to save energy this summer.

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Two High Schoolers Reduce School’s Energy Use

Posted on April 28th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

Two high school juniors encouraged their school to measure its energy use and it led to significant savings. Also, the country's largest school-based solar power installation completed in California. And even churches are "greening their congregations".

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Pres. Obama Urges Congress to End Oil Subsidies

Posted on April 27th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

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NYC Converting Landfills To Solar Plants

Posted on April 26th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

New York City's mayor announces new additions to his PlaNYC that aims to reduce emissions by 30%. Also, the NPRA's biting response to Obama's address on possible price gauging in the oil industry.

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Obama Creates Team to Investigate Oil Companies

Posted on April 25th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

President Obama announced at a town-hall meeting his plan to investigate corruption in the oil industry, researchers at WFU found a new device that collects heat and light from the sun, and the Indiana House passed clean energy bill.

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Clean Energy “Ideas Train” Departs from Germany

Posted on April 18th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

A myriad ideas leave the EU Green Capital of Hamburg to travel throughout the continent. Also, Google's largest clean energy investment yet and what company had the most clean energy patents in 2010?

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DOE and Partners Test Smart Grid Technolgies

Posted on April 15th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

The Department of Energy partners with Duke Energy and Electric Power Research Institute to test smart grid technologies. Also, Sempra begins construction on a 150-MW solar facility and how RVs are helping out EVs.

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The DOE Announces Car Engineering Contest

Posted on April 14th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

The DOE began its car design competition, the EcoCar 2 challenge to engineer a more efficient car without compromising style and safety. Also, Hawaii's largest solar parking canopy is finished.

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Is A Clean Energy US Economy By 2035 Realistic?

Posted on March 23rd, 2011 by Ben Lack

Dr. Michael Webber, of the University of Texas at Austin, discusses what needs to happen in order for the United States to reach Obama's challenge of using 80% clean energy by 2035 and the role that Texas is playing in clean energy developments.

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The Ultimate Competition for LED Bulbs

Posted on March 8th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

LED bulbs compete for the L-Prize that promises federal incentives and a monetary reward, plus Japan is vending EV chargers--literally.

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Reducing Your Electricity Bills Doesn’t Have To Be Hard

Posted on February 27th, 2011 by Sharon Shapiro

Most of us tend to get scared when we receive our electricity bill wondering what the amount is going to be. Just worrying about it,[...]

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Gas Prices Rising Due To Middle Eastern Revolts

Posted on February 23rd, 2011 by Krishna Patel

Revolts across the Arab world could significantly raise worldwide gas prices. How consumers can lock in current rates.

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U.S. Tops Brazil As Top Ethanol Producer Of 2010

Posted on February 16th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

The Energy Information sector of the DOE gets increased funding and Ballard contracted to produce hydrogen fuel buses in Norway.

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