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EPA to Award $5 Million for Diesel-Emission Reduction Projects

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5's Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative today announced that it expects to award some $5 million in grants for diesel-emission reduction projects in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. Project proposals will be accepted until June 12.

15 Mar 2008

Renewable Energy Conference Opened with Standing-Room Only

Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America (formerly POWER-GEN Renewable Energy & Fuels) opened in February with a standing-room only keynote with speeches by the U.S. Senate Majority Leader, presenters from GE Energy and Xcel Energy and the Mayor of Las Vegas.

15 Mar 2008

Innovative Diesel Emission Reduction System

Officials from the Government of Canada, EnCana Corporation and Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) announced today they are committing $5.5 million in financing to a NxtGen Emission Controls project which demonstrates an innovative diesel emission reduction system.

15 Mar 2008

The First Exchange-Traded Carbon Futures Contract in Canada

The Montreal Climate Exchange (MCeX), a joint venture of the Montreal Exchange (MX) and the Chicago Climate Exchange(R) (CCX), announced today that it plans to launch trading of futures contracts on Canada carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) units on May 30, 2008, subject to regulatory approval.

15 Mar 2008

Improving the Environmental Performance of Tourism Industry

Over thirty high profile London hotels and attractions have signed up to earn awards for their environmental credentials under the London Development Agency's Green Tourism for London scheme.

14 Mar 2008

Digital Blood Pressure Monitors Charged by Sunlight

OMRON HEALTHCARE Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Omron Corporation and a leading manufacturer of medical, home healthcare, and wellness products, has developed the HEM-SOLAR Series, solar-powered digital blood pressure monitors, for release worldwide in spring 2009.

14 Mar 2008

Batteries Pass Strict EU Certification

PowerGenix, manufacturer of safe, non-toxic, rechargeable nickel-zinc (NiZn) batteries, today announced that it has met the European Union’s requirements for the Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), as well as the 2006 Battery Directive.

14 Mar 2008

E-One Moli Showcases Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

E-One Moli Energy Corp. (Molicel), the leading developer and manufacturer of Li-ion rechargeable battery, marks its 10th anniversary in business on March 11, 2008. During the celebration, E-One Moli (Molicel) exhibits Li-ion rechargeable battery for hybrid vehicle (HEV), plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), and electric vehicle (EV).

14 Mar 2008

Report Examines the Micro Fuel Cell Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of "World Micro Fuel Cell Market for Portable Devices" to their offering.

14 Mar 2008

Research and Development of Green Circuits

Public Service Electric and Gas Co. has announced that it will play a leading role in the research and development of "green circuits," an initiative aimed at improving energy efficiency in the electric distribution system.

14 Mar 2008

Educating Airport Passengers Benefits of Solar Energy

EcoMedia, the world's premier environmental media company, along with the Long Beach Airport and the City of Long Beach, today announced the official unveiling of the Solar Panel Installation Project located near the south baggage claim area.

14 Mar 2008

State-of-the-Art Technology Supports Alkylation While Reducing Emissions

As part of its new Clean Technologies solutions, DuPont today announced that it has started up a plant in El Paso, Texas, and is in the process of starting up a facility in Linden, N.J., that will help refineries reduce their environmental footprints with on-site spent sulfuric acid regeneration and sulfur gas recovery services with significant reductions in sulfur dioxide emissions.

14 Mar 2008

Large-Scale Demonstration of Carbon Capture Technology

Basin Electric Power Cooperative and Powerspan Corp. today announced the selection of Powerspan's carbon dioxide (CO2) capture technology for a commercial demonstration at Basin Electric's coal-based electrical generation facility, the Antelope Valley Station located near Beulah, North Dakota.

14 Mar 2008

SAIC Study Assesses Economic Implications on Future Energy Costs

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and the American Council for Capital Formation (ACCF) today unveiled a jointly commissioned study assessing the potential national and state economic impacts resulting from proposed climate change legislation.

13 Mar 2008

Industry Leader Becomes First Carrier to Pursue Alternative Fuels Strategy

Continental Airlines, Boeing and GE Aviation today announced plans to conduct a biofuels demonstration flight in the first half of 2009 in an effort to identify sustainable fuel solutions for the aviation industry.

13 Mar 2008