Energy and Climate Change


AFS Plans Transportation Conference in October

The American Filtration & Separations Society is hosting its fourth Bi-annual Emissions Solutions in Transportation Conference on Oct. 6-8 in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Puget Sound Energy Files Updated Resource Strategy

Puget Sound Energy's Integrated Resource Plan focuses on energy efficiency, wind, and natural gas.

Land Institute's Report Analyzes Transportation, GHGs

Various approaches together can make meaningful greenhouse gas emission reductions, the report found.

Boeing, SkyHook Finalize Configuration of VTOL Aircraft

The U.S. aircraft manufacturer and its Canadian partner will be able to carry heavy cargo longer distances without refueling.

Yeast Strain Could Help Fast-Track Biofuel Production

A USDA scientist has developed yeast that makes ethanol from two different kinds of sugars without oxygen.

San Antonio, Houston Get Funding for Clean Diesel

U.S. EPA's Region 6 awards millions to Texas cities for clean diesel projects.



Stahlbush Island Farms Launches Biogas Plant

Oregon family farm produces electricity from fruits and vegetable byproduct.

Top 20 Organizations Make, Use 736 M kWh of Green Power

EPA Administrator Jackson says these leaders are setting the standard for the future.

N.Y. & N.J. Port Approves Program to Retire Older Trucks

The program, which will cost as much as $28 million, is similar but smaller than the Clean Trucks Program of the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

Maryland Offers Audits, Equipment Advice for Farmers

The program will help all agricultural producers reduce costs through farm energy audits and equipment incentives for qualifying energy-saving projects.

Oregon Governor: Climate Change Laws Vital to Economy

New state laws cover GHG emissions reporting, energy efficiency in building codes, and blocks the development of conventional coal powered electricity plants.

Farm Bureau Says HR 2454 Too Costly for Agriculture

The American Farm Bureau Federation testifies before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.

DOE to Fund Tennessee Tech Wind Power Research

More than $265,000 will finance storage systems and controls for high wind penetration studies.

Square D Presents Energy Power Distribution Conference

The annual Energy and Power Distribution Conference will be held Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at the Houston Hobby Airport Marriott in Houston.

Exelon, PSEG, and Raytheon Meet GHG Reduction Goals

EPA’s Climate Leaders Program takes notice, sees a growing trend as more companies join and set new goals.

Pennsylvania OKs 8 Renewable Energy Projects

Governor says nearly $23 million will be used to triple state's solar capacity.

Oncor Selects IBM as Lead Systems Integrator

According to a recent press release, IBM is the lead systems integrator for Oncor's advanced metering systems deployment.