Study finds potential for reduced carbon emissions and lower power costs RICHLAND, Wash. – Large facilities like big box stores or hospitals could keep the lights on by using a fuel cell that runs off the natural gas that already flows in pipelines below most city streets. Instead of drawing electricity from the power grid, facilities could use natural gas-powered …

   — NRG Yield purchased from FuelCell Energy, the previously announced 1.4 megawatt fuel cell power plant project at University of Bridgeport — First-ever fuel cell project placed into a yieldco FuelCell Energy, Inc.  (Nasdaq:FCEL), a global leader in the design, manufacture, operation  and service of ultra-clean, efficient and reliable fuel cell power  plants, today reported the closing of its …

Station on O’Hare property will offer compressed natural gas (CNG), biodiesel and fast-charge charging stations for electric vehicles. CHICAGO – As part of the ongoing sustainability efforts at Chicago’s airports, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) announced it has contracted with a private company to develop a 4,000-square-foot fueling station and travel center featuring a range of alternative fuels and …

World’s Largest Fuel Cell Park Completed in South Korea FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCEL), a global leader in the design, manufacture, operation and service of ultra-clean, efficient and reliable fuel cell power plants, today announced a series of updates about the Asian market including completion of the world’s largest fuel cell park in South Korea, the sale of 3.7 megawatts of …

Two Billion Kilowatt Hours of Environmentally Friendly and Efficient Fuel Cell Power Generation Major Operating Milestone Reached From Growing Installed Base of Ultra-Clean, Efficient and Reliable Fuel Cell Power Plants FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCEL), a global leader in the design, manufacture, operation and service of ultra-clean, efficient and reliable fuel cell power plants, today announced a significant operating milestone with the …

Efficient fossil fuel technologies will drive the ongoing growth of the global thermal power market, with generation expected to hit 19,869.1 TWh by 2020, as countries across the world work towards green, low-carbon and sustainable development, according to a new report from research and consulting firm GlobalData. The company’s latest report* states that recent years have seen heavier investment into …

Our friends over at Celsius have raised the bar and worked to promote a call to action with regard to ending fossil fuel subsidies. We at Alt E HQ support this effort and ask you to read the article below and join the cause: Dear friends, This is huge. Two weeks ago we joined a diverse coalition to launch an …

— FuelCell Energy Solutions, GmbH Acquires Select Assets from MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH — European Joint Venture With Fraunhofer IKTS to be Finalized by June 30,2012 FuelCell Energy, Inc. a leading manufacturer of ultra-clean, efficient and reliable fuel cell power plants, today announced that its German subsidiary, FuelCell Energy Solutions GmbH, is acquiring select assets from MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH, a subsidiary …

Stage IIIB and Tier 4-friendly Construction Equipment Air pollution is a serious problem these days, and not just in industrial areas where people might believe pollution is higher. The World Health Organization estimates that more than 2.4 million deaths worldwide can be attributed directly to air pollution and the conditions and diseases that it causes in humans. Poor air quality …

This is a clever campaign that MB did in Germany to promote its new fuel cell powered zero emissions car to the market. They made the car look invisible with cameras and led panels. Very cool. But even more important is that fact that this big German car manufacturer is getting into zero emissions cars. Want to learn more about …

Researchers Note Gas Emissions From Marcellus Shale and Other Sites Linked to Significant Increased Risk of Near-Term Climate Change Far from being a “solution” to climate change, natural gas extracted from shale is a huge contributor of greenhouse gases when both methane and carbon dioxide are considered, according to a major new study by three Cornell University researchers. The natural …

UC Davis will receive $3.1 million of a $40 million biofuels grant announced today (Sept. 28) by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Led by researchers at the University of Washington, the five-year project is intended to expand what has been a Midwest-centric biofuels industry into Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana and Northern California. While the U.S. biofuels industry has focused …

Washington, D.C. – Global production of biofuels increased 17 percent in 2010 to reach an all-time high of 105 billion liters, up from 90 billion liters in 2009. High oil prices, a global economic rebound, and new laws and mandates in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, and the United States, among other countries, are all factors behind the surge in production, …

New study concludes that natural gas offers greenhouse gas advantages over coal despite higher EPA estimates of methane emissions from natural gas systems. Washington, D.C.-Over its full cycle of production, distribution, and use, natural gas emits just over half as many greenhouse gas emissions as coal does for equivalent energy output, according to a new study from the Worldwatch Institute …

American fuel cell manufacturer ClearEdge Power first of its kind to receive internationally recognized Korean Gas Safety certification HILLSBORO, Ore. – March 29, 2011 – Today ClearEdge Power has become the first fuel cell maker in history to be awarded the Korean Gas Safety Corporation’s (KGS) internationally recognized safety certification for its 5-kilowatt high temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cell. …

“NextEra Energy Resourcesis the largest generator in North America of renewable energy from the wind and sun. We view the success of this test deployment with NextEra Energy Resources as a key validation of our technology, and an opportunity to promote wider adoption of ClearEdge5 fuel cells in the marketplace,” said Ford. “We look forward to further potential fuel cell deployment opportunities with leading energy firms given the strong success of this test deployment.”

Gary Ruplinger asked: With gas prices being so high, alternative fuel vehicles have become a popular topic. Two of the types of vehicles that tend to get a lot of press are the hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicles and electric powered vehicles. Both are lauded as the way of the future But which of these two options are really has …

Found a good paper today at UC Berkeley site that talks about development of biofuels to help spur the move away from fossil fuels and other polluting sources of energy. We are big fans of biofuel development but we do have concerns about the research being co opted by big energy concerns. Nevertheless I wanted to bring a sample of …

Expo 2010 Vehicles Equipped with Fuel Cell Humidifiers from Perma Pure FC-Series used in 100 vehicles shuttling international visitors at World Expo Toms River, NJ (August 24, 2010) – In keeping with Expo 2010 Shanghai China’s theme, “Better City-Better Life,” green fuel cell technology was chosen to power the visitor shuttles at this year’s world’s fair. Increased productivity, zero emissions …

Choosing a pellet stove and a Jamestown pellet stove compared to traditional oil or gas based heating solutions, method a pro-active approach to reduce your heating costs as well as also play your part in dropping carbon emissions as well as slowing down climate change. Energy pellets constructed from biomass and other wood are part of the current carbon cycle. …