'Green' Hummer at Geneva Auto Show
Vehicle that has typified the term 'gas guzzler' can now guzzle ethanol. This and other announcements from the latest auto show.
Record Number of Global Warming Shareholder Resolutions Filed in 2008
Shareholders filed 54 global warming resolutions with business in 8 industries, including electric power and airlines.
Hain Celestial Group To Acquire Two Brands
Acquisition provides expansion of nut butter offerings and entry into candy category.
Caterpillar Announces First-of-Kind Electric Tractor
Electric drive train has 60% fewer moving parts. Major components have been engineered for reuse at end of life-cycle.
Trina Solar Signs Supply Contract with GT Solar
Chinese solar company will purchase $49 million worth of polysilicon production equipment from New Hampshire-based company.
China Agro-Technology to Build Biodiesel Refinery in China
Agriculture technology company will produce biodiesel from Jatropha oil.
Thin-Film Solar Could Lose Its Edge
Analysts say the silicon shortage could be coming to an end. If so, thin-film solar companies could lose their competitive advantage.
Weekly Clean Energy Roundup March 12, 2008
DOE Sets New Energy Star Criteria for Washing Machines and CFLs USDA Offers $221 Million in Clean Energy Loans and Grants Renewable Energy Continues Rapid Global Growth in 2007 U.S. Ethanol Production Totaled 6.48 Billion Gallons in 2007 Report Places Even Odds on Hoover Dam Running Dry by 2017 EIA: Record Oil Prices to Cause a Gasoline Price Spike DOE Sets New Energy Star Criteria for Washing Machines and CFLs DOE announced last week that more stringent requirements are being put in place for all washing machines under the Energy Star label. By July 1, 2009, all qualifying Energy Star washing machines will have to be at least 43% more efficient than the current federal energy efficiency standards and have a maximum water factor (WF) of 7.5; that is, each load will use 7.5 gallons of water per cubic foot of capacity. By January 1, 2011, all Energy Star washing machines will be 59% more efficient than mandated energy standards and will have a maximum WF of 6.0. The 2011 criteria are expected to save consumers $120 million on annual utility bills while saving 11.2 billion gallons of water and 659 million kilowatt hours of electricity. Energy Star is a […]
Loans Put on Hold for Coal-Fired Plants
The USDA announced that no loans will be issued for coal-fired plants in 2009 as uncertainties over climate change and construction costs build.
New House Bill Would Overturn EPA Waiver Decisions
Congress is considering going around the EPA to grant California the right to set tougher emissions standards.
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