Valero to Invest $50M in Cellulosic Ethanol with Mascoma
Major oil refiner plans to invest up to $50 million in commercial biorefinery.
EPA Revokes Permit for Largest Mountaintop Mining Operation
For the first time, the EPA vetoed a permit for mountaintop mining, facing lawsuits from regulatory overreach.
Energy Efficiency in the Military Would Save Lots of Lives and Money
Simple efficiency measures like spraying foam on the exterior of an Army structure has reduced energy demand 80% and $1 billion a year.
EPA Delays CO2 Regulations for Biomass, China to Impose Regional Targets
EPA wants to study biomass emissions for three years. China will set binding limits for regional emissions.
Expense of Home Charging Could Slow Electric Vehicle Adoption
IBM survey shows that people are unwilling to pay for expensive charger installation.
2010 Ties for Warmest Year on Record
Climate records at NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies go back to 1880.
Evergreen Solar Gives Up on U.S. Manufacturing
Massachusetts company said it continued domestic operations as long as feasible.
Ice Energy Teams with HVAC Company Trane
Trane systems designed for integration with Ice Energy storage systems.
Gulf Methane Levels Return to Normal After BP Oil Spill
Scientists are pleasantly surprised that bacteria so quickly absorbed the methane, but that doesn't mean the Gulf ecosystem is healthy.
Buy American Solar Made it Through Lame Duck Session
Surprisingly, the military is required to buy solar products made in the US because of legislation passed during the lame duck.