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Minneapolis cuts emissions 12.8% since '06

Minneapolis has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 12.8 percent since 2006, putting the city on pace to meet longer-term goals designed to confront climate change. more...
Filed under: Environmental, Emissions & Carbon Management

SJU trades coal for cleaner natural gas until '14

It's been an ongoing challenge for St. John's University: how to reduce its carbon footprint while relying on coal as the major source of energy for the campus. more...
Filed under: Fossil & Biomass

San Onofre nuclear power plant incidents draw attention

The San Onofre nuclear power plant came under renewed scrutiny last week after a small radiation leak and the discovery of extensive tube damage. more...
Filed under: Nuclear

Enviva, E.ON Sign Multi-Year Biomass Supply Contract

Enviva LP ("Enviva"), a leading manufacturer of processed biomass fuel in the United States and Europe, and E.ON, one of the world's largest investor-owned utilities, today announced a multi-year 240,000 metric ton per year wood pellet supply agreement. more...
Filed under: Fossil & Biomass

50 Jewish Leaders Commit to Reduce Energy Use, Advocate For Energy Security

Leaders across the political and religious spectrum celebrate Tu B'Shvat by setting goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 14% by 2014 more...
Filed under: Environmental, Emissions & Carbon Management

 

ARTICLES

Shale Gas -- Friend or Foe

By Richard Goodwin -
Since I reside in Palm Beach County, FL, I pay attention to my local electricity rates, provided by Florida Power & Light [FPL] -- a more...
Filed under: Fossil & Biomass

Gas Molecules and Dust in the Atmosphere Cool the Earth!

By Bob Ashworth -
Many meteorologists have blamed water vapor and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere for warming the earth. Below is an excerpt from a paper1 written by more...
Filed under: Environmental, Emissions & Carbon Management

The Climate Change Challenge -- Can we turn the Titanic before it's too late?

By Peter Meisen -
We've seen the movie and we know the outcome. The unsinkable Titanic hits the iceberg and two-thirds of the ships passengers and crew were lost. more...
Filed under: Environmental, Emissions & Carbon Management

Is it Time for California to Phase Out Nuclear Power?

By Tam Hunt -
Italy recently became the fourth nation to pledge to phase out nuclear power since Japan's Fukushima disaster. Italy accomplished this feat by a popular referendum, more...
Filed under: Nuclear

Nuclear-Based Electricity and Economic Theory

By Ferdinand E. Banks - The purpose of this article is to extend the short paper I presented as part of an energy 'debate' at the recent 'Singapore Energy Week'. more...
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ENERGY BLOGS

Biomass Densification

Blogger Photo By Salman Zafar -   In a typical biomass pre-processing facility, feedstock arrives at the plant in chops or bales. The bales are cut more...

Someone needs to follow the money--the numbers do not make sense

By Mark Wooldridge - Defense Department Studies Solar Energy Potential at Desert Bases - The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) could generate 7,000 megawatts more...

USAGAPP.com USA Green jobs now.Org Secures bids for smart grid inspections 2012 summer. Green Electr

Blogger Photo By Ron Vogt - USAGAPP.com USA Green jobs now.Org Secures bids for smart grid inspections 2012 summer. Green Electricity Network Integration ($36.4 million) USAGAPP.com more...

Commissioners visit New Mexico for natural gas conference The Daily Review

By Da Roberts -   TOWANDA - While Bradford County has experienced extensive gas drilling for a few years, what will it be like more...

Disruption – Where Art Thou? Notes from Distributech

Blogger Photo By Martin Rosenberg - There is all the glitter – the gleaming transmission widgets, the towering consultants’ tents. Tons of wall-to-wall eye candy for more...

The Utility MACT: It's Now a Fact

Blogger Photo By Peter Spinney - As stated in my recent CSAPR post, the New Year has been a tumultuous period for power generators, with respect more...
 

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Steps Towards a Low Carbon Future: Technologies That Will Support the Global Revolution Required

Thursday Feb 9, 2012 - 11:00 AM Eastern - Your Desktop

Did you know the United Kingdom, the world's sixth largest economy, expects to exceed EU targets for carbon emission reduction by 2020? Scotland, the Northern part of United Kingdom, is currently becoming a world class leader in promoting sensor, offshore more...

Filed under: Environmental, Emissions & Carbon Management

AESP's 22nd National Conference & Expo

Monday Feb 6, 2012 - Thursday Feb 9, 2012 - San Diego, CA - USA

Join us in San Diego for the premier energy industry conference that draws the top program managers, policy makers, marketers, evaluators, consultants and vendors in energy efficiency. Highly regarded experts in their respective fields will lead over 60 sessions that more...

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