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As noted in numerous prior posts, energy efficiency is a very cost efficient strategy for addressing reducing carbon footprints. Also, there are a variety of "alternative" techn ...

Prior posts have noted the necessity of a smart grid to improve energy efficiency and allow various alternative energy technologies to deploy their power to the grid even if the generating source is located far from user ...

A prior post noted that the California State Water Resources Control Board decided to allow the storage of biodiesel blends up to 20% (B20) in UST's designed for hydrocarbon fuels (e.g., diesel).  Much to the Board' ...

Prior posts have noted various potential alternative energy sources, from the nearly developed to the "still on the drawing board". One idea that may hold some promise was recen ...

As part of the 2010 Defense Authorization legislation ( HR 2647 ) the House revise ...

In a recent report by the Pew Center on Global Climate Change it is noted that supplying 20% of U.S. electricity from wind power by 2030 would be "challenging but not unachievable."& ...

Using EPA mileage methodology, GM claims that its forthcoming Chevy Volt, a plug-in hybrid, will achieve 230 mpg city driving; the range of the Volt on battery-power alone is anticipated to be 40 ...

Prior posts have noted the technology and current shortcomings of electric vehicles and battery technology; prior posts have also described various research activities to develop batteries able to provide a charge over a l ...

Because of nearly $16 billion in investment in 2008, America overtook Germany to become the world’s biggest wind-power generator last year. Wind accounted for 42% of new generating ...

I am ancient enough to remember when nuclear power was promoted as being so inexpensive that there would not be any need for electric meters. Well, in this new age, even solar power enthu ...

When the media conceptualizes about solar energy, they usually obsess over photovoltaics.  Yet, solar thermal plants are, in terms of today's technology, often more cost-effective.  Although there is only 500 MW's worldwide of solar thermal i ...

Much of the recent talk about alternative sources of energy has focused on the need for expanding and improving the electrical grid.  At the same time, in the interest of efficiency and conservation, there has been much chatter about turning the r ...

Prior posts have noted the various technologies that may be involved in weaning the U.S. from its reliance on hydrocarbons. One of the constant refrains of opponents of so-called alternat ...

Prior posts have noted the debate over ethanol, including whether it is a renewable fuel, the failure to account for production of N2O as a byproduct of the farming of inputs, and the concern ...