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U.S. announces 'Biofuels Action Plan' Washington (UPI) Oct 7, 2008 
U.S. government officials have released the National Biofuels Action Plan, an interagency plan to accelerate development of a sustainable biofuels industry.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer and Department of Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman said the plan is in response to President George Bush's goal of cutting U.S. gasoline consumption by 20 percent in the next 10 year ... read moreTheory Explains Mysterious Nature Of Glass 
Newark DE (SPX) Oct 08, 2008Archaeological evidence suggests that glass was first made in the Middle East sometime around 3000 B.C. However, almost 5,000 years later, scientists are still perplexed about how glassy materials make the transition from a molten state to a solid. Richard Wool, professor of chemical engineering at UD, thinks he has the answer. What distinguishes glasses from other materials is that even a ... more
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The Future Of Energy In Latin America
Washington DC (SPX) Oct 08, 2008Peak oil in Latin America is less than 10 years away; energy integration, nuclear power plants, and large-scale renewable power generation are necessities to ensure sufficient energy supplies in the future; the region's governments should play a stronger role in their respective energy sectors; and Latin America and the Caribbean are ripe for business. These are the significant findings of ... more Solyndra Reshapes Solar Panels For Commercial Rooftops 
Fremont CA (SPX) Oct 08, 2008Solyndra has announced a new solar photovoltaic (PV) system for the commercial rooftop market. Solyndra's PV system is designed to generate significantly more solar electricity on an annual basis from typical low-slope commercial rooftops with lower installation costs than conventional flat panel PV technologies. Commercial rooftops represent a vast, underutilized resource and huge ... more World's Largest Roll-to-Roll Thin Film Solar Manufacturing Facility Opens 
Lowell MA (SPX) Oct 08, 2008Konarka Technologies has announced the company has opened the largest roll-to-roll flexible thin film solar manufacturing facility in the world, preparing for the commercialization and mass production of its patent-protected thin film solar material, Power Plastic. Located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the 250,000 square foot building was previously the location for Polaroid Corporation ... more  |
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Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital Goes Solar
Auburn CA (SPX) Oct 08, 2008Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital has announced it will become the first healthcare facility within the Sutter Health system to install solar power. Sutter Auburn Faith has plans for a 736-kilowatt (kW DC) solar electric system that will meet about 50 percent of the hospital's power needs. SPG Solar, a leading California solar installer, will design and construct the system, which will include ... more Solar Source University 
Largo FL (SPX) Oct 08, 2008At the Solar Source Company headquarters in Largo, president and solar technology contractor Wayne Wallace is training his competition. He calls his endeavor the Solar Source University. And while dozens of electricians, building inspectors and contractors have signed up for classes at this 7-month-old institution to learn about all things solar, like how to market sunshine, Wallace said ... more Slash Heating Costs This Winter 
Lakeville MN (SPX) Oct 08, 2008While caulking cracks around windows and using compact fluorescent light bulbs and ENERGY STAR appliances are smart steps toward conservation, one often-overlooked area that has an immediate impact on home energy use is the fireplace. In fact, fireplace options can either harm or help with energy savings, depending on many factors. For instance, is the fireplace vented or non-vented, what ... more New key lets parents put brakes on teen drivers 
Washington (AFP) Oct 7, 2008Talk about a back-seat driver! Ford Motor Co. has created a device which allows parents to control how fast their teenagers drive, limits the volume on the car radio and makes sure their seat belts are fastened. It's called "MyKey," and Ford announced this week that it will be a standard feature starting next year on the 2010 Ford Focus and other Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models. ... more |
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