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Nanotech Products Increase Efficiency for Manufacturers

Nanotech Products Increase Efficiency and Energy Saving

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Added by Francesca on February 6, 2010 at 8:59am — No Comments

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DOE Awarding $101and $37 Million, Amyris Biotech Gets $24.7 Million from Venture Capitalists. The Department of Energy will be awarding the state of Illinois a total of $101 million for wind turbine parts production and other renewable energy businesses. $50 of the $101 million is c… Continue

Added by USA GREEN JOBS NOW.ORG on February 1, 2010 at 10:47pm — No Comments

President's Energy Budget Invests in Innovation, Clean Energy, and National Security Priorities

Washington D.C. --- U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today detailed President Barack Obama’s $28.4 billion Fiscal Year 2011 budget request for the Department of Energy, highlighting the Administration’s commitment to create jobs with the development of a clean energy economy, invest in advanced science, research and innovation, maintain a strong nuclear deterrent and secure nuclear materials both at home and abroad, and improve energy efficiency to help curb greenhouse gas emissions that contrib… Continue

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President Obama Orders 28% Reduction in Government Greenhouse Gas Emissions

President Obama announced yesterday that the Federal Government will reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 28 percent by 2020. Every federal agency has been ordered to send a sustainability plan to the White House by June explaining how they will meet this ambitious goal. The announcement came after a review of GHG emissions by all federal agencies that began when the President signed Executive Order 13514 back in October 2009. A 28% reduction in GHG emissions would have a tremendous im… Continue

Added by John Howley on January 30, 2010 at 6:31pm — No Comments

Intel Invests in Solar

Intel Plans Eight New Solar Installations in Four States Increases Renewable Energy Credit Purchase by Ten Percent News Highlights * Intel has contracted new solar electric installations targeted at eight U.S. locations in four states, generating approximately 2.5 megawatts of clean solar energy. * Intel increased its renewable energy credit purchases by 10 percent – powering more than 51 percent of Intel's estimated U.S. electricity use – and was again named the largest voluntary purchaser of… Continue

Added by AlternativeEnergy.com on January 26, 2010 at 9:14am — No Comments

GM to Be First Major U.S. Automaker to Manufacture Electric Motors

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- -- Electric traction motors are 'engines' for electric vehicles and hybrids -- First GM electric motors will debut in next-generation rear-wheel-drive Two-mode Hybrids -- Total investment of $246 million in electric motor and electric drive facilities in the U.S. GM will expand its in-house electric vehicle development capabilities by becoming the first major U.S. automaker to design and manufacture electric motors, a core technology for hybrids and electric… Continue

Added by AlternativeEnergy.com on January 26, 2010 at 1:23am — No Comments

President Obama Awards $2.3 Billion for New Clean-Tech Manufacturing Jobs

The White House recently announced an award of $2.3 billion in Recovery Act Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits for clean energy manufacturing projects across the United States. 183 projects in 43 states will create tens of thousands of high-quality clean energy jobs and the domestic manufacturing of advanced clean energy technologies including solar, wind, and efficiency and energy management technologies. The Departments of Treasury and Energy worked together to develop, launch, and aw… Continue

Added by Potero Corporation on January 12, 2010 at 2:51pm — No Comments

New technology in home efficiency.

Hello friends, About 25 Years ago I was going through a Construction Management program at BYU. We had some courses on energy efficient design, materials and methods as a part of that. There were several topics and areas addressed that were revisited from 10 years prior to that. We are now revisiting the same issues from 25 years ago with a few exceptions. Obviously here we are now with a new push forward and new technology coming in to improve what was the "Science" then. Something known… Continue

Added by Steven H. Larsen on January 11, 2010 at 2:51pm — No Comments

More Good News for Vehicle Fuel Efficiency

Yesterday I reported on a survey by KPMG suggesting that the automotive industry sees great promise in consumer demand for hybrid and other alternative fuel vehicles, and that the industry plans to build and promote more hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles over the next 5 years. Today comes another story that puts a little meat on those bones. According to a study by Thomson Reuters, alternative power and pollution control have become the biggest source of patent activity in the automotive ind… Continue

Added by John Howley on January 8, 2010 at 11:20am — No Comments

KPMG Survey Suggests Shift Towards Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Senior automotive executives are expected to increase their investment in new technologies to produce more environmentally-friendly, fuel-efficient vehicles. This is the conclusion reached by the 11th annual global automotive survey conducted by KPMG LLP, the US audit, tax and advisory firm. Of the 200 senior executives surveyed worldwide, nine in ten expect manufacturers and suppliers to focus on new technologies, while 88 percent predict manufacturers will increase investment on new models/pr… Continue

Added by John Howley on January 7, 2010 at 9:58am — No Comments

Federal Energy Auditor Training Program Underway

Making American homes and buildings more energy efficient presents unprecedented opportunities for communities, building owners and the mechanical trades industries (HVACR, Plumbing, Electrical, etc.). The Federal Government utilizing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) authorized the creation of a new energy auditor training program. Energy auditing is part of the growing industry of green and sustainable technologies. There are currently 8.5 million U.S. jobs in… Continue

Added by Howard Weiss on January 6, 2010 at 3:59pm — No Comments

Conference Makes Committment To Green and Sustainable Technologies

HVACR equipment is only as good as the quality of the installation. In order for the HVACR industry to develop a highly trained workforce, there needs to be a commitment to quality education and training. Quality education coupled with continuing education and certification will create the path towards a highly trained workforce. The production of quality technicians begins with making certain that the educators and trainers in our industry are kept current on new and changing technologies. Th… Continue

Added by Howard Weiss on December 28, 2009 at 10:20am — No Comments

GE to Manufacture New “Smart” Washers and Dryers in Louisville

* GE will create 430 new manufacturing and engineering jobs * Latest partnership with city and state brings number of new jobs announced in 2009 for Appliance Park to 830 * High-End GE Profile front-load washing machines and new GE Profile dryers will meet proposed new 2014 Energy Star standards and will be smart-grid enabled LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE’s (NYSE:GE) Consumer & Industrial division announced today its plans to manufacture high-end energy efficient front-load washers a… Continue

Added by AlternativeEnergy.com on December 14, 2009 at 6:18pm — No Comments

Fact Sheet: Clean Energy Technology Announcements December 14, 2009

Today at the Copenhagen climate conference, on behalf of President Obama, Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the launch of a new initiative to promote clean energy technologies in developing countries. Secretary Chu also welcomed progress under the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF) and invited his counterparts in MEF and other countries to a first-ever Clean Energy Ministerial next year. Climate REDI Secretary Chu today announced the launch of a new Renewables and Efficiency… Continue

Added by AlternativeEnergy.com on December 14, 2009 at 12:38pm — 1 Comment

Eco Institution Training a New Generation of Energy Auditors and Home Inspectors

SAN DIEGO, CA – December 3, 2009 - While the political world is mired in environmental and energy debates far removed the lives of everyday citizens, one organization is working on the ground to make a real difference in the use of energy and water resources by America’s homeowners. The Eco Institution, a San Diego-based environmental education firm, is training the next generation of “green home inspectors” and “energy auditors”—men and women who help families and businesses in their communitie… Continue

Added by 3BL Media on December 9, 2009 at 6:34pm — No Comments

GridPoint Releases Next-Generation Home Energy Management Solution

Comprehensive Offering Encourages Regular Consumer Engagement ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GridPoint, Inc., an established leader in smart grid solutions, today announced the availability of its next-generation home energy management solution, a comprehensive offering that provides the foundation for an interactive, ongoing relationship between utilities and consumers. Designed to be a meaningful tool consumers use regularly, the new release provides visibility to natural gas as well as ele… Continue

Added by AlternativeEnergy.com on December 9, 2009 at 12:48pm — No Comments

U.S. DOE Selects ZeaChem for $25 Million Grant

Funding Accelerates Cellulosic Ethanol Production LAKEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZeaChem Inc., a developer of biorefineries for the conversion of renewable biomass into fuels and chemicals, today announced it has been selected for a $25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The award comes from the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Biomass Program, and is funded by the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA). “ZeaChem is honored to be selected… Continue

Added by AlternativeEnergy.com on December 4, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Energy Auditor Curriclum

A new energy auditing curriculum was developed for the U.S. Department of Interior. This 53 credit hour program is available in modules to be partially integrated into your training or offered as a standalone curriculum in energy auditing. Associate Level Program in Sustainable Technology: It is the job of the Career and Technical Educator to prepare their students to a high level of competency that generally requires on the job seasoning under the tutelage of an experienced professional. Thi… Continue

Added by Howard Weiss on December 1, 2009 at 6:55pm — No Comments

Need Funding For Your Training Programs? Green Is The Answer!

The Green Jobs Act of 2007 authorizes funding up to $125 million annually for job training in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries. Billions of dollars in American Recovery Act and Re-Investment Act cash are tied to projects that use renewable and sustainable technologies. Programs become eligible to apply for grants after they have incorporated green training into their curriculum. Have you transitioned your training to Green? When we are discussing Mechanical Systems, Green… Continue

Added by Howard Weiss on December 1, 2009 at 6:33pm — No Comments

Holistic approach to alternatives...

Well...... alternatives have emerged because there is an inherent flaw in conventionals which cannot be nullified by whatever optimization techniques we device.. I find an interesting parallel in medicine in comparison with energy sector.. Alternative medical practice of Naturopathy emphasizes on the way we live.. a code of discipline rather. The food we take in, the energy that it gives us ( well i tried to live on fruit juices for 3 days and found my energy levels go down and needed to lie dow… Continue

Added by M Bhaarath Khumar on November 13, 2009 at 9:35am — 1 Comment

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