Jul 03, 2009 08:26PM

Concentrated Solar Thermal

Interesting article on "concentrated solar thermal" http://www.grit.com/Property/Focus-on-Energy.aspx?utm_medium=email&utm_source=iPost or

Jul 03, 2009 08:22PM

Re: GoSolar year numbers

Dennis, How cool! Thanks for the info! Mark

Jul 02, 2009 09:52PM

Biofuel as a Jet Fuel Alternative?

The seeds of a humble weed could lower a jet fuel?s cradle-to-grave carbon emissions by 84 percent. Camelina sativa is an oilseed crop and it might be used

Jul 02, 2009 02:12PM

GoSolar year numbers

Hi All,   Just thought I would let you know how well my solar system did this last year.  My system was installed July 1, 2007.  So I use June 30 as my

Jul 01, 2009 09:50AM

Lessons of the past three decades

There is a tremendous article in this month's Atlantic that provides a brief summary of the last three decades of energy policy and what we need to do now to

Jun 30, 2009 03:38PM

Farm Energy working group

FARM ENERGY The Leopold Center?s newest working group is organized to address on- farm energy needs by providing resources and examples of energy

Jun 29, 2009 04:32PM

Re: A balanced solution to climate change?

Nathaniel, does the statement ".the NRECA will not stand in the way of the bill's passage" mean that they have pulled their ad? Marc Franke www.itsgood4.us

Jun 29, 2009 09:28AM

Re: A balanced solution to climate change? [1 Attachment]

The attachment had a little trouble. Here's a direct link to the letter: http://www.nreca.org/Documents/PublicPolicy/IssueSpotlight/20090623Waxma nLetter.pdf

Jun 29, 2009 09:24AM

Re: A balanced solution to climate change?

I encourage people to familiarize themselves with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association's position on Waxman-Markey (the House cap and trade

Jun 29, 2009 02:01AM

Alternative Energy Policies a Boon For Inflatable Electric Car

An electric car that is partly inflatable. The recent struggles of the auto industry and a political climate that supports the development of alternative

Jul 03, 2009 03:47PM

Re: RealClimate

Man made Global warming   is just like Voodoo, Jesus Christ, and Wicca. Just wait till the official state run religion starts hammering you with a new tax

Jul 03, 2009 03:46PM

Re: When Our Brains Short-Circuit

Alternate power? When I was young I had a bong, wanted to change the world, and voted democrat. Now that I am old I realize that no matter how screwy the 60s

Jul 03, 2009 02:42PM

Re: When Our Brains Short-Circuit

The author of this piece clearly has a short-circuited brain! By the way; "...perhaps we can also drive less to save the planet." is a rather childish thought!

Jul 03, 2009 08:43AM

RealClimate

There is no doubt among the world's top climate scientists that humans are causing climate change. There is no way that there can be a world wide conspiracy

Jul 03, 2009 08:43AM

Fw: SOLAR TODAY: Solar Pros at Work

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Jul 03, 2009 08:42AM

Re: All You'll Ever Need to Know About Making Your Own Car HHO

Steve Spence Renewable energy and self sufficiency http://www.green-trust.org http://makingthewebwork.blogspot.com/ ... SS> No they have not However, where are

Jul 03, 2009 08:42AM

Italian EV uses Ultra Capacitor technology

At the beginning of 2008 Pininfarina and Bolloré set up a 50-50 joint venture with the goal of designing, developing, manufacturing and distributing an

Jul 03, 2009 07:49AM

Re: All You'll Ever Need to Know About Making Your Own Car HHO

We went through this discussion some time back. I imagine if the claimed benefits had been applicable outside of some small niches, there would have been a

Jul 03, 2009 06:59AM

Biofuel as a Jet Fuel Alternative?

The seeds of a humble weed could lower a jet fuel?s cradle-to-grave carbon emissions by 84 percent. Camelina sativa is an oilseed crop and it might be used

Jul 03, 2009 06:59AM

All You'll Ever Need to Know About Making Your Own Car HHO

Most of the big car companies have been promising car HHO (Hybrid Hydrogen Oxygen) systems for years. However, where are they? Where are all these cars that

Aug 21, 2008 12:00AM

Handbook Outlines Proper Handling, Storage and Distribution of E85

NREL recently updated the "Handbook for Handling, Storing, and Dispensing E85," a comprehensive booklet that details the proper and safe use of E85, a domestically produced alternative fuel composed of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline.

Aug 13, 2008 12:00AM

NREL Solar Cell Sets World Efficiency Record at 40.8 Percent

Scientists at NREL have set a world record in solar cell efficiency with a photovoltaic device that converts 40.8 percent of the light that hits it into electricity. This is the highest confirmed efficiency of any photovoltaic device to date.

Jul 29, 2008 12:00AM

Assistant Secretary of Energy to test drive advanced technology vehicles at Bandimere Speedway; students to learn about cars of the future

The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Bandimere Speedway will preview advanced technology vehicles like those to be demonstrated and tested at NREL in the coming months. Department of Energy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Alexander Karsner will be joined by NREL Director Dan Arvizu in driving advanced technology vehicles at Bandimere Speedway. NREL and Bandimere Speedway will also announce an educational partnership, in which local high school students will learn about advanced technology vehicles during Bandimere Speedway?s Take it to the Tracks event, while racing cars in a safe environment rather than on city streets.

Jul 25, 2008 12:00AM

Fleet of Advanced Vehicles to be Tested, Demonstrated at NREL

NREL will be home to a demonstration fleet of advanced vehicles that will serve as a test bed for research and development. In addition, the demonstration fleet will help visitors to NREL learn about advanced vehicle technologies that are available or in development.

Jul 23, 2008 12:00AM

Governors, Assistant Secretary of Energy to test drive alternate fuel vehicles

The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory will preview the types of vehicles that will be among those demonstrated and tested at NREL in the coming months. U.S. Department of Energy?s (DOE) Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Alexander Karsner will be joined by Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter and Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle in getting an up-close look at the 18 cars and trucks from eight manufacturers on display.

Jul 18, 2008 12:00AM

NREL report shows E85 gives gas stations a competitive edge

A study released by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) can help gas station owners and Clean Cities stakeholders determine whether adding E85 to their product mix can increase profitability.

Jul 17, 2008 12:00AM

NREL Solar Research Gains Two R&D 100 Awards

An ultra-light, highly efficient solar cell and use of ink-jet printing to manufacture thin-film photovoltaics ? both developed at the U.S. Department of Energy?s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory ? have been named among this year?s most significant innovations by Research and Development Magazine.

Jul 16, 2008 12:00AM

Dow and NREL Partner to Convert Biomass to Ethanol and Other Chemical Building Blocks

The Dow Chemical Company and the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory have agreed to jointly develop and evaluate a process that will convert biomass to ethanol and other chemical building blocks. The collaborative effort demonstrates both Dow and NREL?s commitment to deliver sustainable solutions to the nation?s current energy challenges by reducing dependence on foreign oil.

Jul 14, 2008 12:00AM

NREL, Dow Chemical to Announce Bioenergy Research Partnership

The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) will sign an agreement on July 16 to jointly develop and evaluate a process that will convert non-food biomass to biofuels and other chemical building blocks. The collaborative effort demonstrates both Dow and NREL?s commitment to deliver sustainable solutions to the nation?s energy challenges by reducing dependence on foreign oil.

Jun 19, 2008 12:00AM

NREL Joins with A123Systems to Improve Advanced-Vehicle Batteries

NREL and A123Systems have teamed up to support the battery-maker?s effort to develop safe, less expensive, more powerful, and longer lasting batteries for hybrid-electric vehicles.

Jul 02, 2009 11:13PM

G.W IS THE THING TO WORRY ABOUT. NOT ENERGY

BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Synthetic trees could purify air Synthetic trees could purify air By Molly Bentley The invention is confined to paper so far A

Jul 02, 2009 11:11PM

Bush aide who doctored global warming documents

Bush aide who doctored global warming documents joins ExxonMobil By Joseph Kay 18 June 2005 A Bush aide who reportedly altered government climate reports to

Jul 02, 2009 09:29PM

Feds Put Solar Energy Projects on Fast Track

Feds Put Solar Energy Projects on Fast Track http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/07/01/doi-announces-fast-track-solar-energy-projects/ Pushing for rapid

Jul 02, 2009 08:20PM

cross post - media manipulation

From: eleni constantinou Subject: [Alternative_Energy_Politics] Corporate beast on the prowl! To:

Jul 02, 2009 02:02AM

Dead Sea hydroelectric power

Dead Sea hydroelectric power At the Dead Sea sink holes are opening. These underground craters can open up in an instant, sucking in whatever lies above and

Jul 01, 2009 11:35PM

Making Fuel from Water - Artificial Photosynthesis

Making Fuel from Water - Artificial Photosynthesis http://www.i-sis.org.uk/makingFuelFromWater.php An efficient and robust catalyst for oxidizing water brings

Jul 01, 2009 10:56PM

Having no cars at all would do little

Having no cars at all would do little, in time. All the cars in the world make less than %10 of the worlds co2. I think the point of diminishing returns is

Jul 01, 2009 05:28PM

HHO electrodes at Platinum-clad Titanium (or Niobium or Tantalum)

The best HHO electrodes at Platinum-clad Titanium (or Niobium or Tantalum) ... see http://www.anometproducts.com/products_platinum_clad_anodes.html

Jun 30, 2009 06:54PM

Honda's Hovering Concept Car

Neat concept but if Honda EVER releases this sort of vehicle to the public it will have to be highly computerized/managed. Simply put, not entirely automous

Jun 30, 2009 02:08AM

Red tape in UK defeats eco fund

Article from Sunday Telegraph By Rowena Mason Published: 7:56PM BST 28 Jun 2009 *Red tape in UK defeats eco fund* The British team behind the launch of a