Archive for the 'DOE' Category
March 8th, 2010 by EBR_EBdaily
Proposed legislation in the U.S. Senate may help the renewables sector. U.S. Senators Russ Feingold (D-WI) and John Ensign (R-NV) have introduced renewable energy legislation that could be a boon for businesses that produce renewable energy technologies, lead to green job creation, and help reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.
Continue reading ‘Feingold-Ensign Bill May Be a Windfall for Renewable Energy Businesses’
March 8th, 2010 by EBR_EBdaily
Those in the clean energy industry continue to play the waiting game in the policy arena. The question remains as what type of, if any, energy and climate change legislation will be put into action in the US in 2010. I put my own spin on things this week, heavily relying on EnergyBoom’s archives. So, if you are trying to get caught up with what has been happening in the renewables game - join me as I venture through the dusty vaults of our past work.
Continue reading ‘Need For Clean Energy Policy Still Strong’
March 5th, 2010 by EBR_EBdaily
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently released the Report to Congress on the Potential Environmental Effects of Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technologies. This report analyzes the potential environmental effects of technologies that capture energy from waves, tides, ocean currents, the natural flow of water in rivers, and marine thermal gradients. Since such marine and hydrokinetic technologies are not widely used at this point, their environmental effects are not well documented.
Continue reading ‘U.S. Department of Energy Reports on Environmental Effects of Hydropower’
March 4th, 2010 by EBR_EBdaily
Detroit, Michigan, may be best known as the world’s automotive capital, but it’s also home to the state’s largest energy company, DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE). When it comes to energy, DTE has been as traditional and they come. The company’s energy business is largely comprised of the utility operations of Detroit Edison and Michigan Consolidated Gas Company (MichCon). Detroit Edison generates, purchases, distributes and sells electricity to about 2.2 million customers in southeastern Michigan, while MichCon buys, stores, transports and sells natural gas to some 1.2 million customers throughout the state.
Continue reading ‘Michigan’s Energy Giant Goes Green’
March 2nd, 2010 by EBR_EBdaily
The Center for Revolutionary Solar Photoconversion (CRSP) has funded 10 advanced solar research projects totaling $800,000 – its second round of Shared Research Program funding. The 10 pre-competitive CRSP projects include eight new research proposals and two renewals of projects funded last year. Since its inception in April 2008, CRSP has funded two rounds of shared research projects totaling $2 million, providing an important boost to advanced solar research in Colorado. Funding for this program comes from CRSP corporate members and matching funds from the Collaboratory via the State of Colorado.
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March 1st, 2010 by EBR_EBdaily
When the trend is supported by the technology – a real talented technology, it becomes almost impossible to stop it. That is precisely what has happened with the new technology for wind power generation developed by FloDesign. Their design is based on a Jet Engine Technology. It captures the wind through a small hole creating jet – which then energizes the turbine. This technology is extremely efficient – as much as 400% compared with the traditional wind mill technology.
Continue reading ‘Jet Engines the Inspiration for New Wind Power Technology’
February 24th, 2010 by EBR_EBdaily
When it is said that United States is graduating towards a clean energy economy – it was meant that way only. The growing importance of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) within DOE is now more palpable than ever. The budget of FY 2011 testifies the same. It has been allocated a fund of 2.36 billion USD out of 28.4 billion USD budgets of DOE in FY 2011. President Barack Obama declared that on Feb 1st. The overall budget request for EERE has increased by 5% over FY2010. Of course, funds from American Recovery & Reinvestment Act are excluded from above. The various EERE programs which got the major fillip in the budget are as under:
Continue reading ‘Clean Energy Funding Increased in US Government Budget’
February 24th, 2010 by EBR_EBdaily
Recently, building products company CertainTeed unveiled a new photovoltaic roofing panel, EnerGen, for residential applications. The EnerGen system features integrated Uni-Solar thin-film photovoltaic laminates that seamlessly integrate with traditional asphalt roofing shingles and provide utility savings for homeowners. The lightweight and flexible design requires no rooftop penetrations, making the system easier for conventional roofing contractors to install while maintaining roof deck integrity.
Continue reading ‘Making Solar Panels Part of the Roof’
February 23rd, 2010 by EBR_EBdaily
Rep. Ed Markey Part of Full Court Press on Critical Energy Legislation
Legislative heavyweight on energy issues, Representative Ed Markey, D-Mass., will meet with industry leaders at the EnergyBiz Leadership Forum in Washington D.C., February 28 – March 2, 2010. Rep. Markey is expected to outline how House Democrats and the Obama administration will move forward on issues such as climate change, cap and trade, and energy development.
Continue reading ‘House Voice on Energy Independence and Global Warming to Make Case for 2010 Action on Energy and Climate Change’
February 19th, 2010 by EBR_EBdaily
Ted Strickland to Detail State’s Energy Commitment during Keynote at EnergyBiz Leadership Forum
Continue reading ‘Ohio Governor Hails Energy Rebirth in America’s Industrial Heartland’
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