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New Study On Impacts Of Wind Energy Development In The USA Fort Worth TX (SPX) Mar 20, 2008 
Texas Christian University, FPL Energy, and Oxford University have announced the formation of a groundbreaking partnership and research initiative to better understand the ecological and socio-economic impacts of wind power development. The five-year research initiative includes three primary focus areas, including wind turbine impact on birds and bats; wind turbine ecological impacts; and ... read more |
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Hybrid cars may affect power distribution
Oak Ridge, Tenn. (UPI) Mar 19, 2008 U.S. government scientists have found the increasing use of plug-in hybrid electric cars and trucks might substantially affect power distribution. Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers examined how an expected increase in ownership of hybrid electric cars and trucks will affect the nation's power grid depending on the time of day or night the vehicles are charged. In an ... more Israel slams Swiss-Iranian gas deal as 'unfriendly act' 
Jerusalem (AFP) March 19, 2008Israel on Wednesday slammed Switzerland for signing a deal with Iran's state gas firm, branding the move an "unfriendly act" hampering efforts to halt its arch foe's nuclear programme. The foreign ministry summoned the new Swiss ambassador, Walter Haffner, on the same day he presented his credentials, to express the Jewish state's "regret" over the deal, it said in a statement. "Switzerland ... more Marathon To Offer Only Ethanol Blended Gasoline At 16 Terminals 
Findlay OH (SPX) Mar 20, 2008Marathon Oil has announced that the Company will convert to 100 percent ethanol blended fuel (E-10 gasohol) at 16 of its Midwest terminals beginning May 1, 2008. Unblended gasoline products will no longer be available at the following terminals; Indianapolis (86th Street) and Muncie, Ind.; Louisville (Algonquin), Ky.; Detroit (Refinery Rack), Romulus, Niles (South), Bay City, Flint, Lansing and ... more Southern California Edison Requests Project To Advance Renewable Energy Operations 
Rosemead CA (SPX) Mar 20, 2008Southern California Edison has filed an application with the California Public Utilities Commission to enhance renewable energy operations. If approved, the Renewable Integration and Advancement Program would fund and develop innovative systems and technologies to enhance safe and reliable energy deliveries as more intermittent renewable resources come on line to meet the state's ... more Renewable Industry Association Asks Congress To Direct DOE To Follow New Law 
Washington DC (SPX) Mar 20, 2008The Geothermal Energy Association has urged the House Appropriations Committee to direct the Department of Energy (DOE) to begin implementing legislation creating a new advanced geothermal research program passed by Congress in December. Unfortunately, the Department of Energys (DOE) budget submission for FY 2009, does not appear to implement the new research initiative authorized by ... more |
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Pasadena CA (SPX) Mar 20, 2008VIASPACE has reported on the company's progress providing clean energy solutions for the growing global renewable energy market. Business unit VIASPACE Energy has launched a line of alternative energy products, generated increasing revenue from sales of its new fuel cell and lithium battery testing equipment, entered into an agreement to sell a new line of batteries, established a global sales a ... more CleanTech Biofuels Begins First Phase Of Municipal Solid Waste To Ethanol Project 
St. Louis MO (SPX) Mar 20, 2008CleanTech Biofuels is pleased to announce that together with its engineering firm, Merrick and Company, it is ready to begin operating the first phase of its Municipal Solid Waste to Ethanol project. Dr. Alan Propp, Senior Technical Specialist of Merrick said, "We are very excited to begin evaluating and demonstrating this technology. It has the potential to revolutionize the way American ... more Ground Broken For Fourth Largest Solar Power Facility In USA 
Falls Township PA (SPX) Mar 20, 2008Governor Edward G. Rendell said multi-million-dollar renewable energy projects, like the solar electricity generation plant he helped break ground on today in Bucks County, reinforce Pennsylvanias leadership in one of the nations fastest growing industries and highlight the potential for jobs and economic development. When this facility is up and running -- likely by September or October ... more Mitsubishi Electric Develops Solar Cell With World's Highest Conversion Efficiency Rate 
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Mar 20, 2008Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced its achievement of a world record photoelectric conversion efficiency rate of 18.6 percent in a 150-millimeter square practical use multi-crystalline silicon solar cell, an improvement of 0.6 percent over the company's previous record. ... more |
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Miami (UPI) Mar 19, 2008 Two U.S. representatives from Florida introduced legislation seeking to designate Venezuela a state sponsor of terror, a move that could hurt the country's oil sector and U.S. relations in the region. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Connie Mack, both Republicans, made their request amid allegations Venezuela pledged $300 million in funding to Colombia's leading leftist rebel group, the ... more SPACEHAB Debuts New SPACETECH Product At Aviation Industry Expo 
Houston TX (SPX) Mar 19, 2008SPACEHAB has announced the successful completion of development and testing activities for its new AirWard Container Systems. Planned for unveiling at the Dallas Aviation Industry Expo in Dallas, Texas, March 18-20, 2008, AirWard Containers are the first product to go to market from the Company's new SPACETECH, Inc. subsidiary. SPACETECH is a technology transfer, product development, and ... more Putin hails 'very serious' letter from Bush 
Moscow (AFP) March 17, 2008Russia and the United States sounded upbeat Monday about easing tensions between the two powers as President Vladimir Putin welcomed a "very serious" letter from US leader George W. Bush. In a far cry from the acrimony at similar meetings here six months ago, visiting US Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice hailed the positive tone of talks with Putin and ... more Mozambique tourist resort struggles to recover from cyclone 
Vilankulo, Mozambique (AFP) March 18, 2008Little more than a year after Cyclone Favio ripped through Mozambique's premier tourist resort of Vilankulo, the town still resembles a refugee camp as it struggles to recover. With faded tents and roofless, unused buildings a stark reminder of the damage inflicted by Favio, residents breathed a sigh of relief when another cyclone headed their way was downgraded Friday to a tropical depression ... more
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