Energy and Climate Change


Largest Solar Project Ever on Public Lands Approved

The U.S. Department of the Interior has approved the largest solar energy project ever to be built on U.S. public lands.

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Part 3: Prefurbia Gives Preference to Walkable Neighborhoods

This is the third installment of a multi-part series on some of today's problems in land development and how innovative methods collectively known as "Prefurbia" can help overcome them.

Predicting the Output of Wind Parks in Austria

Scientists are comparing methods for predicting the power output of wind parks in Austria to create a basis for optimized forecasts of wind park outputs - forecasts that can be used to make better decisions about which measures to take to ensure the need for power is met.

More Injuries Reported for BP Oil Spill Wildlife Cleanup Workers

NIOSH releases its evaluation of potential exposures and health effects of those involved in the Deepwater Horizon response activities.

Ex-Im Bank OKs $917M for India Power Plant

Project involves Bucyrus and other U.S. vendors that will sell and export mining and associated equipment to Sasan Powe and the promise to build a new renewable energy facility.

San Antonio Teams with Ameresco to Make Use of Biogas

In a 20-year partnership, the water system and the renewable energy company will collect methane gas from the sewage treatment process and sell it on the open market.

Federal Partnership Promotes Sustainable Manufacturing

E3 projects are under way in Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Renewable Energy Initiatives

The Secretary announced several measures, including the publication of a final rule to implement the Biomass Crop Assistance Program.



Study: Offshore Wind Power Presents Economic and Political Hurdles

Offshore wind power offers a feasible way for Maryland to help meet its renewable energy goals, but presents some economic and political hurdles,

Frito-Lay All-electric Delivery Trucks Hit the Streets of Columbus, Ohio

These 10 electric delivery trucks will ultimately be part of the largest planned fleet of commercial all-electric trucks in North America.

Restaurants Can Reduce Energy Use By More Than 50 Percent with Ultra-efficient Equipment

Coffee shops and fast-food eateries could reduce their energy use more than 50 percent with ultra-efficient appliances, lights and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems, and other integrated design methods, according to a new report by the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

Bourne Energy Product Captures Water Flow Energy

The Energy Regenerator may be used in power plant cooling systems and potable water treatment and distribution systems.

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Researchers Developed a Small-scale Hydroelectric Power Plant

Hydroelectric power is the oldest and the "greenest" source of renewable energy. In Germany, the potential would appear to be completely exploited, while large-scale projects in developing countries are eliciting strong criticism due to their major impact on the environment.

Michigan Readies as the U.S. Prepares for Electric Vehicles

More than 5,300 home and workplace charging stations will be installed in Michigan.

Voters Support Clean Energy in U.S. House Races Nationwide

New data on 23 Democratic House incumbents show that support for climate change bill could help in tough races.

Alion and Tetra Tech Win EPA Contract Awards

Alion will conduct research on human pollutant exposures while Tetra Tech will support the federal agency's landfill methane outreach program.

DOE Rule to Govern Lower-Energy Federal Buildings

Comments on the proposal are due by Dec. 14. The rule will require reduced use of fossil fuel-generated energy in new federal buildings and federal buildings undergoing major renovation.

ConocoPhillips, Sasol North America to Reimburse Estuary Cleanup Costs

The agreement will reimburse EPA Superfund more than $4.5 million, resolve nearly $1.2 million in natural resource damages assessment costs, and perform a removal action and restoration project.

EPA OKs Sale of 15% Ethanol Fuel in Model Years 2007 and Newer

A new label for E15 is being proposed to help ensure consumers use the correct fuel.

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California and Massachusetts Lead Energy Efficiency, ACEEE Says

In its annual scorecard, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy rated the states and found Mississippi and North Dakota needed the most improvement while Texas and New Hampshire lost the most ground over last year.