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The first biogas plant in the United States to be powered by human sewage is up and running today, and will save the city of San Antonio $200,000 a year in water treatment and energy costs.
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A research project funded by Google's philanthropic arm predicts geothermal power could provide the coal state with all the energy it needs.
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<meta charset='utf-8'>Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers talks about Duke’s collaboration with Fred Krupp of Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), his advice for Energy Secretary Steve Chu, and a future where the appliance is 'the customer.' </meta>
by Heather King
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Using some lottery proceeds to build effective solar power plants could make California the world's first solar-powered state in the world. The power would be zero emissions and provide thousands of jobs at a time when unemployment in California is at 12 percent.
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Pacific Gas and Electric Co. and Exelon are the nation's fifth and 35th largest power producers yet they boast the lowest carbon dioxide emissions rates of the top 100 electric utilities in the U.S., a new report shows. On the other end of the spectrum is Big Rivers Electric, the Kentucky-based cooperative that is the nation's 79th largest power producer but holds the highest CO2 emissions ranking.
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The president and CEO of the New Jersey energy company PSEG talks about how to overcome the political, technical and social hurdles to clean energy generation.
by Marc Gunther
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What will it take to make solar power a major player in the energy game? The Rocky Mountain Institute and others striving to break down the barriers to PV market growth will convene this month to rethink the installation processes for large-scale rooftop and ground-mounted PV systems for commercial buildings and utilities.<br />
by Kelly Vaughn
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The Obama administration is awarding $100 million in Recovery Act funds for smart grid workforce training to prepare an estimated 30,000 Americans for the jobs that are expected to help transform the country's utility and electrical manufacturing industries.
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At a much-buzzed event yesterday on eBay's campus, Bloom Energy unveiled its Energy Server, fuel cell generators that could change the shape of how companies and municipalities get their energy.
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The city of Wilmington and Honeywell have embarked on a sweeping $14.5 million efficiency project that includes two solar arrays, increased water reservoir capacity, a traffic light retrofit and upgraded lighting and HVAC systems for 11 facilities.
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By most measures, wind energy has been a great business lately, but its supporters need to be honest about costs as well as the benefits, since both are substantial.
by Marc Gunther
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With so many variables in play, what can a company do to save energy? Some are reducing energy consumption with measures that range from the relatively simple to more complicated structural improvements. And many are considering software as a solution.
by Val Haskell
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While much progress has been made toward developing a smarter grid in the U.S., further strides must still be taken. Leaders from business, utilities and government recapped work so far and mapped out next steps at the GridWeek Conference.
by Bob Gilligan
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In partnership with IBM, Cisco and Pacific Gas & Electric, the City of San Jose has launched a project to add smart meters to 75,000 businesses and homes, while IBM itself unveiled a new software tool to make it easier for utilities expand smart grids.
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The utility Company Southern California Edison announced a partnership with First Solar to build two thin-film solar photovoltaic arrays near the Mojave Desert.
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Improvements to its Monterey Park facility's water, lighting and waste recycling bring the company its fourth LEED certification.
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The GreenMobile includes the use of energy-efficient appliances, an option for solar panels and a design that takes advantage of lighting and ventilation.
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The Green Building Alliance has announced $448,000 in grants for seven projects working on new and improved green building products.
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The United States has not joined the Kyoto Protocol to cut greenhouse gases, but the pact nevertheless is boosting sales for American companies that market 'clean' energy technologies.