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New Class Of Ultra Light High Efficiency Solar Cells Developed

A new class of ultra-light, high-efficiency solar cells developed by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory has been awarded a national prize for the commercialization of federally funded research

7 May 2009

DuPont Working With Obama Administration on Biofuels

DuPont says they look forward to working with the EPA, DOE, USDA, and other stakeholders to further develop a sustainable biofuels industry that fuels America while helping us combat climate change

6 May 2009

Environmental Excellence Award for Roanoke Cement Company

Yesterday was a day of celebration for Roanoke Cement Company -- the only cement manufacturing facility in the Commonwealth of Virginia -- as it took the top honor winning the Overall Environmental Excellence Award in the Portland Cement Association's 2008 Cement Industry Energy & Environment Awards

6 May 2009

Climate Change Pollution Targets Set By Australian Government Rely on The Rest of the World Coming On Board

Australia has given a vital and strategic boost to international efforts for an effective global climate agreement by committing to reduce Australia’s carbon pollution 25% by 2020 if other countries join in, said the Southern Cross Climate Coalition of environment, union, welfare and research groups in a statement today

5 May 2009

Sandia to Take Big Role as Energy Frontier Research Center

Sandia National Laboratories researchers scored big in the $777 million, five-year DOE Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs) announced last week by the White House. Sandia expects to become home to one of 46 new multimillion-dollar centers, be a significant partner in three others, and may be involved in another four

5 May 2009

Energy Frontier Research Center at University of Arizona to Develop Thin, Flexible Solar Cells

University of Arizona research could one day lead to "Generation III" photovoltaic materials thin enough, flexible enough and inexpensive enough to go not only on rooftops but in windows, outdoor awnings and even clothing

5 May 2009

Energy Efficient LED Street Lighting

The Golden Dragon Oval Plus LED from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors provides perfect illumination for energy-efficient street lighting without the need for secondary optics

5 May 2009

Global Biofuel Demands Skyrocketing

According to a new technical market research report, GLOBAL MARKET FOR LIQUID BIOFUELS (EGY064B) from BCC Research, the global market for liquid biofuels was worth $30.3 billion in 2008. This should increase to $42.8 billion in 2013

5 May 2009

The Green Energy Talk Show Hits The Airwaves

The Green Energy Show with Bill Tauber will be sharing valuable secret tips on how to make listeners' homes energy efficient GREEN and get a leg up on other homes in the same price range

5 May 2009

Australian Government Backs Away From Carbon Reduction Scheme and Blames the Recession

The Rudd Government in Australia will delay the start of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme by one year to help Australian companies manage the impacts of the global recession

4 May 2009