This was supposed to be a big year for energy-related technology. It was supposed to mark the ascendance of the electric car as the first full year of sales for GM’s Volt and Nissan’s Leaf, which represent the leading edge of electric vehicles planned by major automakers. But GM fell far short of its sales Continue reading →
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Let’s face it: For cleantech, at least in the U.S., this year was kind of a bummer. I just read MIT Tech Review’s Year in Energy post and I got depressed. But that’s what New Year’s resolutions and wishes are for: turning a new page when the year starts over. via 10 things I want Continue reading →
I was among those who reviewed the California Energy Commission’s recently released “2020 Strategic Analysis of Energy Storage in California” report, referenced in Phil Carson’s column last week, “Energy Storage, EVs and Collaboration.” I was listed as an “advisor” to the CEC process that produced the report. In his column, Carson lamented that dissenting views Continue reading →
Measuring your household’s electricity usage will soon get a lot easier, thanks to Pepco’s new “smart meters,” which the utility company has begun installing on Maryland properties. via Pepco Smart Meters to Make Smarter Use of Energy – Chevy Chase, MD Patch.
Energy storage is generally considered a critical tool for integrating intermittent renewables into the electric grid and maximizing their value. The wind doesn’t blow constantly and the sun doesn’t shine all the time, and neither cooperates with peak demand. As a result, the quest for reliable, practical solutions has boomed and grid-scale storage is coming Continue reading →
Is the Foursquare, Twitter, or Mint.com of real time energy data just around the corner? GridGlo, a year-old startup working on combining energy data with other big data sets, launched on Wednesday, with a plan to sell apps around energy info to utilities. In addition to launching the company this week, GridGlo also announced a Continue reading →
dystrick design, Inc. (www.dystrick.com), a creative design and communications agency, has announced the launch of CURRENT’s new digital brand at www.currentgroup.com Headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, CURRENT provides SmartGrid technology solutions for electric utilities around the world. CURRENT’s scalable solutions combine advanced sensing, enterprise analysis software and other value-added services to provide real-time actionable information to Continue reading →
As a follow-up to last week’s greenhouse gas reduction initiative, the Paterson administration has unveiled its draft energy plan. As summarized in the news release, here are the objectives and strategies identified. The draft Plan is built around five overarching strategies that will help the State meet multiple public policy objectives. The strategies are to: Continue reading →
By – Cleantechnica Could the next war be powered by potatoes? The U.S. military is exploring bio-batteries and fuel cells as part of its overall commitment to transformational energy, particularly portable power. To help kick-start the effort, the Department of Defense is soliciting bids for cutting edge bio-battery and fuel cell development through its Small Continue reading →
Nissan electric cars will provide zero-emission mobility while delivering 100 miles on a single battery charge. Everyone has probably seen the Nissan EV prototype that will be used to develop new electric cars in 2010. The automaker has recently formed a partnership with Progress Energy, a nonprofit agency in Raleign, N.C., to further study and Continue reading →
Mitsubishi “i MiEV” electric cars are based on the gasoline 660cc “i” minicar and can offer up to 100 miles per gallon. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is doing something remarkable with its new plug-in electric cars. The new cars are called the “i MiEV” which is based on the gasoline 660cc “i” minicar, and can drive Continue reading →
By Qi Hui The standby power consumption of such LCD TVs adopting the new light perception and frequency conversion technology can be decreased below 0.1W; the wear rate of a washing machine with the function of “stop as soon as cleaning is over” can be reduced about 25 percent than that of common washing machines, Continue reading →
By Al Greenwood HOUSTON (ICIS news)–A US programme to develop lithium-ion batteries and other types of energy storage could open a $11bn-13bn market to chemical companies, an automobile executive said on Friday. The nation’s $780bn (€554bn) stimulus bill includes roughly $2bn to develop energy storage, said Ted Miller, senior manager of energy-storage strategy and research at Continue reading →
DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oncor, the largest transmission and distribution business in Texas, has placed into service leading-edge power delivery equipment that will support environmental improvements in the North Texas area, while allowing for the continued reliable operation of the power grid. “This investment will accommodate future integration of wind power and other forms of remote generation to Continue reading →
Larry Kuhl, Henry Marcy to discuss innovation in the utility-customer relationship BURLINGTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Microsoft and Whirlpool Corporation executives will participate in discussions at the KEMA second annual Utility of the Future executive conference June 17-19, 2009 in Washington DC. Microsoft and Whirlpool Corporation are each developing advanced consumer-based technologies and applications that will change the Continue reading →
By: Andy Hodges Published: Jun 2, 2009 Hybrid cars are revolutionizing the way we commute and will reduce our dependency for foreign oil. Electric hybrid cars can also use alternative and renewal energy to recharge a NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) hybrid battery. The plug in hybrids usually comes with one of these batteries which power the Continue reading →
Why does a bus stop need to be solar powered, you ask? To power its LED lighting, intercom system and even a wireless router – at least, that’s how it is with these swanky new bus stops being installed in San Fransisco. The stop you see up above is the first of the 1,100 wavy-topped, Continue reading →
Energy is an integral part of everyone’s lives and sometimes people take it for granted, Charles Zeh said during the West Virginia High Technology Consortium Foundation’s recent Energy Summit. Charles Zeh manages the non-fossil energy work of the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory as director of the Project Management Center. He was Continue reading →
News 22 May 2009 : New York The Energy and Commerce Committee of the House of Representatives approved The American Clean Energy and Security Act by a vote of 33 to 25 yesterday. The bill contains measures to cut global warming pollution by 17% from 2005 levels in 2020, by 42% in 2030, and by Continue reading →
Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama ARRA dollars support broad sectors of Kentucky’s economy FRANKFORT, KY – May 21, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — Underscoring his vision to make Kentucky a national leader in energy, Governor Steve Beshear announced today a $52 million blueprint to create nearly 600 jobs by increasing efficiency and renewable energy efforts in schools, Continue reading →
