Stanford Creates $100M Institute for Energy
The new Precourt Institute for Energy aims to develop sustainable energy and reduce atmospheric levels of carbon.
Supreme Court Considers Dumping Mining Waste in Lake
Alaska gold mine was sued to block permit that allows dumping in lake.
Poet Producing Cellulosic Ethanol on Pilot Scale
Pilot plant in South Dakota is producing cellulosic ethanol at a rate of 20,000 gallons a year from corn cobs.
GE, A-Power To Create Joint Venture
GE will provide 900 gear boxes to Chinese wind turbine maker, and they will create a joint venture assembly plant.
Army Announces Efficiency Contracts Worth $900M
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has selected 16 contractors to provide energy enhancements for Department of Defense facilities.
Think Saved From Bankruptcy
Norwegian EV-maker reportedly received a bridge loan from battery partner Ener1.
A Second TVA Waste Spill
Smaller spill on Friday in Alabama should bring more pressure to regulate waste ponds at coal-fired power plants.
Solar, Wind Industries Ask for Tax Refunds
Industry associations join together to ask Congress to make tax credits refundable.
Ford To Introduce EV in 2011
Company said small electric vehicle will have a range of 100 miles per charge of its lithium-ion battery.
Investment in Smart Grid Could Create 280,000 Jobs – Report
GridWise Alliance said a $16 billion federal investment in a smart grid will create direct and indirect jobs.