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Electrification Coalition
ElectrificationCoalition.org — "Electrification of our transport sector is, of course, not just a major step forward in our effort... to decarbonize American society, it means much more in terms of the enhancement of national security and the preservation of national wealth." David W. ... (more) Electrification Coalition
President Obama Announces $3.4 Billion Investment to Spur Transition to Smart Energy Grid
energy.gov — ARCADIA, FLORIDA - Speaking at Florida Power and Light's (FPL) DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center, President... Barack Obama today announced the largest single energy grid modernization investment in U.S. history, funding a broad range of ... (more) President Obama Announces $3.4 Billion Investment to ...

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China's booming car sales, falling gas usage stump analysts
19 minutes ago at Peak Oil News
Obama official slams oil industry
45 minutes ago at Peak Oil News
China's backing on Iran followed dire predictions
50 minutes ago at Peak Oil News
Peak Oil, the Decline of the North Sea and Britain's Energy Future
83 minutes ago at Peak Oil News
Could the US learn something from China?
111 minutes ago at Global Voices Online
Energy Dept. Aid for Scientists on the Edge
Energy Dept. Aid for Scientists on the Edge
nytimes.com — WASHINGTON — The federal Energy Department will make good on a pledge for a bolder technology strategy... on Monday, awarding research grants for ideas like bacteria that will make gasoline, enzymes that will capture carbon dioxide to counter global ... (more) Energy Dept. Aid for Scientists on the Edge
Water Use by Solar Projects Intensifies
greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com — Tensions over water use in the West are likely to increase with Pacific Gas and Electric's announcement... Monday that the utility will buy 500 megawatts of electricity from two solar power plant projects to be built in the California desert. (more) Water Use by Solar Projects Intensifies
EcoFactor - a personalized solution for managing residential energy use.
ecofactor.com — Solutions For utilities, energy retailers and home services providers seeking to provide a cost-effective energy efficiency program... to their customer base, EcoFactor provides long-term baseline load reductions that do not depend on consumer behavior, ... (more) EcoFactor - a personalized solution for managing ...
'Road trains' get ready to roll
'Road trains' get ready to roll
news.bbc.co.uk — road train image The driver's sat-nav indicates that there is a road train ahead that is following... some of his/her planned journey. road train image The driver approaches the road train, which is controlled by a professional driver at the front, and ... (more) 'Road trains' get ready to roll
Cost of extra year's climate inaction $500 billion: IEA
reuters.com — Gerard Wynn LONDON (Reuters) - The world will have to spend an extra $500 billion to cut... carbon emissions for each year it delays implementing a major assault on global warming, the International Energy Agency said on Tuesday. At United Nations ... (more) Cost of extra year's climate inaction $500 billion: IEA
U.S. considers backing interim international climate agreement
washingtonpost.com — Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from... the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. ... (more) U.S. considers backing interim international climate ...
Aptera Founders Ousted in Boardroom Showdown
Aptera Founders Ousted in Boardroom Showdown
wired.com — Aptera Motors has ousted founders Steve Fambro and Chris Anthony, sources told Wired, painting a picture of... a boardroom confrontation between the original founders and the auto industry veterans the company brought in last fall. Rumors that Aptera ... (more) Aptera Founders Ousted in Boardroom Showdown
Solar Power When the Sun Goes Down?
Solar Power When the Sun Goes Down?
greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com — The Holy Grail of renewable energy is a solar power plant that continues producing electricity after the... sun goes down. A California company has taken a step toward making that a reality. (more) Solar Power When the Sun Goes Down?
Rice Solar Energy Project - Power Plant Licensing Case - Docket # 09-AFC-10
Rice Solar Energy Project - Power Plant Licensing Case - Docket # 09-AFC-10
energy.ca.gov — Docket Number: 09-AFC-10 (Application For Certification) Committee Overseeing This Case: Key Dates GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT Artist... rendering of project Rice Solar Energy, LLC, (RSE) a wholly owned subsidiary of SolarReserve, LLC, proposes to ... (more) Rice Solar Energy Project - Power Plant Licensing Case - ...
Made Turbines to Fill U.S. Wind Farm
online.wsj.com — REBECCA SMITH A Chinese wind-turbine company, with financing help from Beijing, has struck a deal to be... the exclusive supplier to one of the largest wind-farm developments in the U.S., a sign of how Chinese firms are aggressively capitalizing on ... (more) Made Turbines to Fill U.S. Wind Farm
The Hubbert Peak Theory of Rock, or, Why We’re All Out of Good Songs
The Hubbert Peak Theory of Rock, or, Why We’re All Out of Good Songs
overthinkingit.com — Many rock purists and music snobs (myself included) often lament the quality of most modern pop/rock music.... “Music these days is so trite and derivative,” they say. “It’s just been downhill since the 60’s and 70’s. Those were the days.” A few years ... (more) The Hubbert Peak Theory of Rock, or, Why We’re All ...
U.S. Embassy Beijing China
beijing.usembassy-china.org.cn — Public Affairs Section United States Embassy, Beijing Tel: 8531-3000 Fax: 8531-4040 Chinese website: http://embassyusa.cn English website: http://eng.embassyusa.cn... October 23, 2009 Global Nuclear Energy Partnership Joint Statement Global Nuclear ... (more) U.S. Embassy Beijing China
Konarka Runs ‘Solar Curtain Wall’ Pilot
Konarka Runs ‘Solar Curtain Wall’ Pilot
greentechmedia.com — The organic solar cell developer teams up with Arch Aluminum & Glass to test colored solar panels... for building wall construction. (more) Konarka Runs ‘Solar Curtain Wall’ Pilot
Obama Hobbled in Fight Against Global Warming
Obama Hobbled in Fight Against Global Warming
nytimes.com — WASHINGTON — President Obama came into office pledging to end eight years of American inaction on climate... change under President George W. Bush , and all year he has promised that the United States would lead the way toward a global agreement in ... (more) Obama Hobbled in Fight Against Global Warming
STUDY: Lots of local, green electricity possible for most of the U.S.
STUDY: Lots of local, green electricity possible for most of the U.S.
green.autoblog.com — One of the reasons that a vehicle powered by something other than gasoline is such a popular... idea in the U.S. is that it helps us become less reliant on other countries for our transportation needs. To this end, biofuels and electric vehicles offer great potential to use local sources of ... (more) STUDY: Lots of local, green electricity possible for ...
GM to put electric Cadillac Converj into production
GM to put electric Cadillac Converj into production
detnews.com — Robert Snell / The Detroit News General Motors Co. has decided to produce the Cadillac Converj, an... extended-range electric car using the same technology as the Chevrolet Volt, The Detroit News has learned. Cadillac included the Converj, a concept car ... (more) GM to put electric Cadillac Converj into production
Electrification Coalition
electrificationcoalition.org — Timothy E. Conver Timothy E. Conver Chairman, President & CEO AeroVironment, Inc. Peter L. Corsell Peter L.... Corsell CEO GridPoint, Inc. David W. Crane David W. Crane President & CEO NRG Energy, Inc. Kevin Czinger Kevin Czinger President & CEO Coda ... (more) Electrification Coalition
Rice Solar Energy Project AFC
energy.ca.gov — Name last modified Color dates added today Size Parent Directory Volume 1 Oct 22 2009 - Volume... 2 Oct 22 2009 - (more) Rice Solar Energy Project AFC