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Framework for Assessing Security of Energy System in Transition

According to a new issue brief by a specialist from the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, the use of a framework based on vulnerability, risk, and offsets provides critical insights for assessing the security of an energy system in transition.

29 Nov 2019

Unveiling the World’s First Moba (Museum of Boiler Arts): E.On Showcases Upcycled Boilers to Raise Awareness of Heating Waste

New artworks made from upcycled old boilers have been unveiled by E.ON in its new MoBA (Museum of Boiler Arts) exhibition, aimed at raising awareness about heating waste and how upgrading your boiler can positively impact the environment.

29 Nov 2019

Ethanol can be Effective Intermediate for Sustainable Production of Low-Cost Fuels

A new study has found that a technology created by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and optimized by Vertimass LLC to convert ethanol into fuels useful for shipping, aviation, and other heavy-duty applications can be cost-competitive with traditional fuels, and also retain the sustainability benefits of bio-based ethanol.

27 Nov 2019

Sustainable Production of Fine Chemicals, Biofuels from Renewable Biomass

Researchers have given a new boost to a step toward a more sustainable bio-based economy, by successfully simplifying a process of converting waste materials into valuable chemicals.

27 Nov 2019

MIT’s Sustainability Garden Makes Space for Community, Plants, and Pollinators

Tucked beside Walker Memorial, just across from the Charles River, is a new space for the MIT community, native plants, and some important supporters — pollinators. The Hive Garden, a first-of-its-kind garden at MIT, recently opened on Saxon Lawn, creating a small and unique outdoor community space on campus.

27 Nov 2019