Mitsubishi Electric Develops Smart Elevators
Balancing passenger convenience with efficiency redues energy consumption up to 10% with new control system.
Cellulosic Ethanol Process Produces Sugar-Substitute Byproduct
SunOpta BioProcess to construct pilot facility that produces xylitol and ethanol from wood chips.
British Company Testing Smart Voltage Management Product
VPhase says it can reduce energy usage of appliances by 10% by regulating voltage at the fuse box.
EPA Proposes Runoff Limits for Florida
New limits to curb sewage and fertilizer pollution were ten years in the waiting.
National Grid Headquarters Certified LEED Platinum
First certified LEED Platinum core and shell building in Massachusetts.
DOE Announces $37M for Next Generation Lighting
Funding for solid-state lighting research, product development and manufacturing.
Recovery Act Responsible for 63,000 Clean Energy Jobs
$5 billion out of $90 billion has so far resulted in 63,000 jobs according to White House figures.
Geothermal Industry News
DOE requires precautionary drilling requirements; industry association gathers in New York City.
Bridgelux Raises Additional $50M for Solid-State Lighting
Company intends to expand global manufacturing infrastructure.
SolarWorld Places EUR 400M Bond
Company says bond strengthens financial flexibility for international growth.