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, …

Department of Energy Finalizes a $967 Million Loan Guarantee to Support the Agua Caliente Solar Project Arizona Project Expected to Generate Approximately 400 Solar Related Jobs Washington D.C. – U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced that the Department of Energy finalized a $967 million loan guarantee to Agua Caliente Solar, LLC. The loan guarantee will support the construction of …

Harnessing solar energy using home solar power systems is an ideal way to cut your monthly power bills by over 80%, adding to that, you can also contribute to protect our environment. Solar energy is a renewable source of energy, and when converted, it releases no toxic emissions into our environment at all. Solar energy is free. Solar energy comes …

When you harness solar energy with home solar power systems, it can be a great way to reduce your monthly power bills by over 80%, and on top of that, you can contribute in protecting our environment. Solar energy is known to be a renewable energy source, and when you convert it, it does not produce any toxic emissions into …

When you harness solar energy with home solar power systems, it can be a great way to reduce your monthly power bills by over 80%, and on top of that, you can contribute in protecting our environment. Solar energy is a renewable source of energy, and when converted, it releases no toxic emissions into our environment at all. Solar energy …

When you harness solar energy with home solar power systems, it can be a great way to reduce your monthly power bills by over 80%, and on top of that, you can contribute in protecting our environment. Solar energy is known to be a renewable energy source, and when you convert it, it does not produce any toxic emissions into …

Energy efficiency programs save UC $21 million per year Improved light controls, such as those that are part of UC Davis’ Smart Lighting Program, are among ways UC campuses are improving energy efficiency in existing buildings. By Harry Mok UC has won national praise for its 50 LEED-certified facilities, the most of any U.S. university. Many are considered shining examples …

Adam Renrav asked: The power of wind can be extremely destructive with the hurricanes and storms but also can be extremely beneficial by converting the wind into energy we can use. Countries are starting to see how they can harness that power and turn it into energy for their homes. Wind power is basically the conversion of wind energy into …

The 12,600-panel array will produce enough power to meet approximately 40% of the annual electricity needs at Depot Park, the former Sacramento Army Depot. The installation is one of the largest ground mounted-tracking solar projects in California and the only one located at a Superfund Site within a redeveloped military facility.

A compiling of different influential factors in western society has thrown a new word into the regular verbiage of English speakers around the world. The word itself isn’t anything new in terms of speech or meaning but we’ve all been affected by its dramatic influence on society today. “Green” is the topic at hand; the simple color that has been …

Well we are always on the look out for new energy technologies to tell you about. Today we want you to check out this car that is powered by compressed air. Yes that is right compressed air! Watch the videos (one from CNN) and then give us your thoughts below on whether you think something like this could catch on …

A perfect storm of science, media fascination, and government has propelled a new word into the lexicon of English speakers around the globe. We all know it and we all have been affected by its implications regardless of how much we may actually know about the issue. That word is “green”; the color that’s been marketed to invoke feelings of …

Products bearing the Energy Star label offer many beneits to customers and the environment. Energy Star claims that in 2009, it helped US people save approximately $17 bn. on household bills and sufficient energy to offset the greenhouse gas emissions that 30 million cars would generate. Here are beneits of Energy Star-qualiied appliances. Benefits of Energy Star-Certified Appliances Less Water …

NYSERDA funds 17 energy-saving transportation ideas from Long Island to Rochester $4.6 million to help curb greenhouse gas emissions, create jobs and decrease reliance on fossil fuels. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced the award of $4.6 million to help 17 New York State companies develop and commercialize innovative new transportation technologies that will …

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gasifier for sale A biomass gasifier is a piece of gear used to break wood down from a solid material into a flammable gas called syngas or synthesis gas Synthesis gas is constructed up of mainly carbon monoxide in addition to hydrogen Converting biomass into syngas is one of cleanest ways to capture as well as burn fuel from wood …

benefits and drawbacks of wind power In a recent energy study review entitled The Benefits of Wind Energy by it says people around the globe could very well eliminate million pounds of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions by the year as well as over times that amount by the year If we were to grow our use of wind …

how to make straw pellets A biomass pellet machine is used to compress wood residues into biomass pellets Biomass pellets have quite a lot of different uses including energy pellets animal bedding as well as even BBQ pellets The process of producing wood pellets in a wood pellet machine relies on the basic principles of heat along with pressure Heat …

RJ Current asked: Geothermal heating is an idea that has been around for a long time. But just what is it and how does it actually work? Steam created from deep underground heat sources or natural hot springs have been used as a clean energy heating source for years. If you have a dog, you have probably noticed how they …