National Algae Association – Call for Presentations

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Home of the Algaepreneur “CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS” Algae Growing, Harvesting and Extraction Technologies and Networking Workshop January 30, 2012 Los Angeles, California When American algae producers, harvesting, extraction technologies, researchers, equipment,and engineering companies who agree that algae is one solution to help get the US off of foreign oil join …

Warren Buffett’s $7.4 Billion Alternative Energy Play

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Warren Buffett’s $7.4 Billion Alternative Energy Play By Jeff Siegel | Monday, December 12th, 2011 Jeff Siegel Warren Buffett’s MidAmerican Energy is the largest electricity provider in Iowa, Wyoming, and Utah. The company sells its electrons to 2.4 million customers. It transports 8 percent of the country’s gas through its …

Update: EVs in NYC – What Roll-Out Strategies Work Best for the Big Apple?

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Update: EVs in NYC – What Roll-Out Strategies Work Best for the Big Apple? How can you charge a car when you can’t find a place to park? Mixed Greens: GE Adds Smart-Grid-as-Service Customer; Renewables Pray for Sect. 1603 Revival In other news, Opower calls rival a copycat and EnerNOC …

PG&E’s Smart Grid Plans for Shorter Power Outages

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PG&E’s Smart Grid Plans for Shorter Power Outages Putting lots of smart grid systems together can help keep power outages to a minimum. Here’s how PG&E is taking on the challenge. A123 “Temporarily” Lays Off 125 in Michigan The lithium-ion battery maker blames the layoffs on slashed orders from customer …

What is Really Happening at Abound Solar?

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What is Really Happening at Abound Solar? Two high-profile executive defections send a negative signal at the thin-film startup and DOE loan guarantee recipient. Accelerating Wind Power and Wind Power Jobs DOE’s man in wind talks about how big turbines can get, where they will be built, and what the …

Smart phones power consumption cut by more than 70 percent

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Smart phones power consumption cut by more than 70 percent Posted: 25 Nov 2011 09:00 PM PST Filed under: Energy News Eco Island: Isle of Wight Developing England’s Largest Sustainable Community Posted: 25 Nov 2011 03:00 PM PST Filed under: Energy News Solar Homes Popular in Southern California Posted: 25 …