Energy and Climate Change


EPA, NREL May Use Brownfields for Renewable Energy Plants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is investing $650,000 in the project, which pairs agency expertise on contaminated sites with NREL's renewable energy know-how.

Georgia Counties Apply Stimulus to Lower Diesel Emissions

The $1.7 million project will retrofit 239 on-highway diesel vehicles in Athens-Clarke and Washington counties in Georgia.

Biodiesel Process Uses Catalytically Active Particles

Rockwood’s Sachtleben unit plans to introduce a process catalyst and build a commercial-scale pilot plant in Minnesota.

Strategic Directions in the Electric Utility Industry Survey

U.S. Electric Utility Survey Reflects Impact of Uncertainty

Respondents see future for coal power generation even as plans for wind and solar increase, said Black & Veatch.

Report Confirms Safety, Security of U.S. Nuclear Plants

A day after President Obama announced billions in loan guarantees to build and operate two new nuclear reactors, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued a report summarizing the nuclear power industry's performance in FY2009.

Epicado: Google Penalizes UK Web Sites on 'Green' Servers

According to a Stroud, Glouchestershire, Web marketing company, Google's policy lowers search result rankings for sites hosted outside the United Kingdom.

Solar Company CEO: 10 Cents/kWh, Limits Holding U.S. Back

In the United States, we limit not just the price but also the amount of solar energy an owner can sell back to the grid.



Green Office Challenge Program Expanding

ICLEI developed a program that pits property managers and office tenants in a friendly competition to lower energy use and waste and save water.

GE Energy to Provide CEMS for Conectiv Plant

GE has received a contract to provide continuous emissions monitoring systems and data acquisition and handling systems for new, state-of-the-art power generating facility in Delta, Pa.

A&WMA Slates Conference for June in Calgary

The theme of year's Air & Waste Management Association conference is Energy and Environment.

From Sea to Shining Sea: The Work Done by ARRA Funding

EPA notes the anniversary of the legislation with projects funded in New York, Missouri, and California.

American Trim Receives Stimulus Funds to Install Efficient Line

A portion of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding is to help companies improve the efficiency of manufacturing processes.

TMS to Work on Transformational Materials Opportunities

DOE commissions the Minerals Metals & Materials Society to study materials opportunities to meet U.S. energy goals.

Michael Kintner-Meyer, Rob Pratt, Tom Secrest, and Kevin Schneider

PNNL Report: Smart Grid Could Lower Emissions 12% by 2030

One Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researcher says the report has significant implications for public and private sector interests engaging in future research, financial and policy decisions in this area.

35 Midwest Communities Sign on for Lower Footprints

EPA Region 5 has increased membership in its Community Climate Change Initiative, which offers free resources to help communities address the issue.

EPA Orders Dolberry Energy to Cease Brine Discharges

Dallas, Texas, company has 30 days to comply and remove brine from the flow path to the tributary of Little Salt Creek.

Chevrolet Silverado B20

Automaker, RFS2 and Bus Fleet Commit to Biodiesel

Attendees at the 2010 National Biodiesel Conference got an earful of good news for the industry.

PPIC Showcases Leak Detection Technology for Nuclear Plants

Pressure Pipe Inspection Co. completes 100 power plant inspections and provides utilities with vital information about the condition of their water pipelines.

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