EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Standard
The standards would boost fuel economy and set the first national tailpipe standard for heat-trapping emissions.
Schwarzenegger Creates 33% RPS By Executive Order
California governor moves quickly on his promise to raise the quota for renewable power.
Investors Representing $13T Call for Strong Climate Treaty
Four investment groups join together in call for immediate action on global climate treaty.
Without Action, Poor Nations Will Bear Climate Change Burden – Report
With assistance, developing countries can shift to lower-carbon paths while promoting development and reducing poverty, World Bank report states.
Will Spain Cut Subsidies for Concentrating Solar?
Last year Spain drastically cut subsidies for photovoltaic power but left solar thermal subsidies in place. A Reuters piece looks at the currrent market.
Abengoa Solar to Add Concentrating Solar to Xcel Coal Plant
Four thermal megawatt concentrating solar plant is expected to boost efficiency of traditional power plant and reduce CO2 emissions
Vestas Announces New 3MW Offshore Wind Turbine
Wind turbine maker also joins Norwegian research into floating platforms for offshore wind.
UK Technology Could Improve Corn Ethanol Efficiency
TMO Renewables has developed a plug in unit to convert byproduct into additional ethanol.
D.C. Company Unveils Plastics-To-Oil Technology
Envion Inc. demonstrated a device that can turn a ton of plastic into about 4 barrels of oil.
Weekly Clean Energy Roundup: September 16, 2009
DOE: $454M for "Retrofit Ramp-Ups" in Energy Efficiency DOE: $354M for Efficiency Projects in 22 States "H-Prize:" $1M for Improved Hydrogen Storage DOE: $14.6M to Develop Water Power Technologies DOE Recognizes Midwest Industrial Efficiency Leaders DOE, EPA, Announce Green Power Leadership Awards New Reports Emphasize the Monetary, Security Costs of Climate Change DOE to Offer $454M for Energy Efficiency ‘Retrofit Ramp-Ups’ To jump-start a shift toward greater energy efficiency across the US, DOE unveiled a new "Retrofit Ramp-Up" program, funded by $450 million in Recovery Act funds. The two-pronged effort aims to catalyze a nationwide energy efficiency upgrade that could save $100 million annually in utility bills for households and businesses. The goal of Retrofit Ramp-Up is to roll out energy efficiency to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in a variety of U.S. communities. The program kicks off with a Request for Information (RFI) that seeks comments on two portions of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. The first and largest portion will offer up to $390 million for whole-neighborhood building retrofits. These will be competitively-selected projects that demonstrate a sustainable business model for providing cost-effective energy upgrades for a large percentage of the residential, […]