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Latest Cutting-Edge Green Innovations for Large-Sized TFT-LCDs

AU Optronics Corp. will exhibit its latest cutting-edge green innovations for large-sized TFT-LCDs at SID (Society for Information Display) 2008, from May 20 through 22 in Los Angeles, California.

14 May 2008

Ultra-Low Turn-Off Energy Boosts Efficiency and Enables Higher Operating Frequencies

STMicroelectronics, a world leader in power semiconductors, has introduced IGBTs that use innovative and efficient lifetime-control techniques to reduce energy loss during turn off.

13 May 2008

BrightPhase Energy Signs Letter of Intent for a Beta Test Installation of Photensity Product

BrightPhase Energy, Inc., a developer, manufacturer and marketer of high efficiency solar energy tri-generation products designed specifically for large buildings, announced today the signing of a letter of intent (LOI) with Appalachian Energy, LLC for a beta test installation of the company's patent-pending and proprietary Photensity(TM) product.

13 May 2008

Climate Change Might Have a Critical Impact on Small Migrants' Energy Budgets

Pointed wings together with carrying less weight per wing area and avoidance of high winds and atmospheric turbulence save a bird loads of energy during migration. This has been shown for the first time in free-flying wild birds by researchers at Princeton University, the University of Montana, and the German Max Planck Institute for Ornithology.

13 May 2008

Car Owners Are Driving Less and Tackling More Repair Projects

With fuel prices still on the rise, American car owners are rolling up their sleeves to save money on their driving and car maintenance expenses.

13 May 2008

Ten Stores in Connecticut and Massachusetts to Be Outfitted with Energy Savings System

EnerLume Energy Management Corp's. Master Channel Partner, Power Reduction Services, has entered into an agreement with a leading retailer to install the EnerLume | EM® fluorescent lighting energy management system in ten stores in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Under the agreement, Power Reduction Services will supply and install 40 EnerLume | EM's in ten stores.

13 May 2008

Helping Residents Save Energy and Money

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) and New Jersey's Clean Energy Program(TM) today announced they are offering rebates on select ENERGY STAR(R) qualified appliances and lighting and rebates for energy efficiency upgrades to central air conditioning systems to help New Jersey residents save energy, money and the environment this spring.

13 May 2008

New Water Reclamation System that Will Recycle Wastewater Ready for Space Duty

International Space Station crews soon will have a new water reclamation system that will recycle wastewater, allowing up to six crew members to live aboard the orbiting laboratory.

12 May 2008

Symposium Highlights Innovations in Ohio's Internationally Recognized Fuel Cell Industry

Clean energy innovations and Ohio's international leadership in the fuel cell industry will unite global leaders at the annual Ohio Fuel Cell Symposium at the University of Akron Tuesday and Wednesday.

12 May 2008

Implementing Practices that are Both Eco-Friendly and Business-Smart

"Going green" is not a trend, it's a smart new way of doing business. In addition to being the right thing to do to conserve the planet for future generations, incorporating environmentally friendly practices can benefit restaurant operators -- it can save on utility costs, satisfy consumer demand and increase operational productivity.

10 May 2008