Pentagon to Install Cree LEDs
More than 4,200 recessed LED lights will be installed in a renovation of Wedge 5.
Weekly Clean Energy Roundup: January 7, 2009
EIA Projects a Clean Energy Shift that Stifles Oil Growth Federal Tax Credits Return for Efficiency Improvements to Homes DOE Awards 16 Contracts for Energy Savings at Federal Facilities Residential Water Heaters can now Carry the Energy Star Label BLM Finalizes Plans to Open 190 Million Acres to Geothermal Power DOE Offers up to $200 Million for Integrated Biorefineries EIA Projects a Clean Energy Shift that Stifles Oil Growth The latest look into the future of U.S. energy use from DOE’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects a steady growth in renewable energy use, a dramatic shift toward cleaner vehicles, and a rapid growth of biofuels, resulting in virtually no growth in U.S. oil consumption through 2030. The reference case for the EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook 2009, released on December 17, projects renewable energy use to increase steadily at 3.3% per year, with renewable energy power plants competing mainly with natural gas for new additions to the nation’s power generating capacity. The EIA’s crystal ball also reveals a significant decline in light truck sales and a sharp increase in the sale of unconventional vehicle technologies, as hybrid vehicles account for 38% of all new vehicle sales by 2030. That includes sales […]
Plum Creek Timber Backs Away From Forest Service Deal
Backlash from public cited as reason the timber company will not pursue paving of forest service roads.
AMSC Secures First Order for Chinese Power Grid
Energy technology company willl supply voltage stabilization system to first Chinese power grid partner.
Evergreen Solar Closes Pilot Facility
Massachusetts solar company closed pilot facility to reduce costs, while it transitions to new manufacturing plant.
DOD Designates ConEdison Solutions for Efficiency Contracts
ConEdison Solutions has been approved by the Department of Defense for energy efficiency contracts at government facilities nationwide.
Solar Power, JA Solar Sign 60-MW Supply Deal
Solar Power will begin taking deliveries of JA Solar cells immediately to meet 2009 demand.
Dynegy Abandons Plans for New Coal Power
Dynegy said the climate for new power-plant development has become increasingly difficult.
DOE Releases Marine and Hydrokinetic Database
Groundbreaking database provides up-to-date information on marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy in the United States and around the world.
Fuel Cell Industry Asks Congress for $1.2B
Fuel Cell association outlines stimulus plan it would like to see for the industry.