Energy and Climate Change


NCPA Report: Nuclear Power Is Safe, Could Answer Energy Mandates

Recycling nuclear fuel would decrease the problem of nuclear waste disposal, the report says.

South Dakota State Builds a Better Scope for Solar

A photoactivated, scanning probe microscope will be designed to identify defects that limit solar cell efficiency.

Clean Energy Secures 10-Year Contract at Austin Airport

Clean Energy will design, build and operate a new compressed natural gas fueling station for public use.

Pennsylvania Leverages Recovery Funds for Biogas Projects

The state is investing $5 million from stimulus money to develop eight alternative energy projects that will use sewage, animal, and food processing waste to generate power.

Business Coalition Wants Clean Energy, Climate Laws

The American Businesses for Clean Energy has been "overwhelmed" by interest in its initiative to support passage of energy and climate bills to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Pennsylvania Invests $10 M in 12 New Solar Projects

The total installed capacity of the planned projects is a little more than 9.1 megawatts, or enough to power approximately 1,000 homes.

DOE Spends $60 M of ARRA Funds on Grid Connections

The awards will promote collaborative long-term analysis and planning for the Eastern, Western and Texas electricity interconnections.

Copenhagen Accord: 'A Significant Step Forward,' UN Says

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he will work to develop a legally binding agreement for the accord.



How 'Green' was COP-15?

From toner cartridges to carbon offsets, organizers tried to make this historic environmental meeting a 'green' one.

Pelosi: Talks at COP-15 Find that Clean Energy Good for Businesses

U.S. Congressional delegation talks to businesses, European lawmakers about value of clean energy legislation.

DOE to Pay $9 M for Water Power Technology Contract

Sandia National Laboratories and other labs will provide research and testing for marine and hydrokinetic energy and hydropower.

Coalition: NRC Missed Mark on Battery Costs for Electric Cars

Electrification Coalition admits report correctly illustrates the need for government action to move U.S. transportation from oil dependency.

1% of NYC Buildings Create 87% of Heating Oil Soot, EDF Says

Environmental Defense Fund proposes that building owners convert to cleaner heating oils or natural gas by 2020.

DOE Sets Efficient Appliance Paperwork Deadline at Jan. 8

Certification reports and compliance statements help the Department of Energy verify compliance with its energy efficiency standards.

Direct Energy's Solution to U.S.'s Energy Waste Problem

Holiday lights don't have to raise the power bill if they are energy efficient.

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10 Tasks to Help Business Government Restore Economy

The National Summit has created consensus recommendations for increasing U.S. competitiveness in technology, energy, environment, and manufacturing.

Ontario, Canada, to Help Developing Countries Fight Climate Change

A United Nations Development Programme links developed nations to developing ones with the promise of sharing expertise and funding.

Argonne Recruits Bacteria to Power Mini Machines

Argonne Lab and Northwestern University researchers put Bacillus subtilis to work, using the bacteria's swimming motion to turn microgears suspended in solution.

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Case study: MetroParks Chooses to Recycle Used Oil, Not Wood

Clean Burn furnace provides heating for park office, saving on oil disposal and wood-chopping costs.

Sandia's $4.2 M Stimulus Funds to Support Vehicle Battery Study

BATLab will be able to increase testing on low-cost lithium-ion batteries for electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.