New Ideas on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency at Congressional Expo
Last month, more than 50 businesses, sustainable energy industry trade associations, government agencies, and energy policy research organizations attended the 16th annual Congressional Renewable...
View ArticleIs the Hyperloop the Greenest Track for Rapid Transit?
Concept designs for Elon Musk's Hyperloop debuted last month to much fanfare and a fair share of criticism. But how much more environmentally friendly would such a travel system over traditional...
View ArticleGermany’s Energy Transition Accelerates Cleantech Amid Concerns Over Power...
Opinions remain divided on whether the German Energiewende (energy transition) will cause the cost of power in Germany to rise and create instability in the grid or reduce prices along with...
View ArticleExcitement Builds as Plans Take Shape for IMTS 2014
The expanding scope of the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2014, which will take place Sept. 8 to 13 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, reflects the strength of manufacturing in the world...
View ArticleSmart City Technologies Drive Efficiencies in Power and Water
Many cities are already moving toward smarter utility management. As an increasing portion of the world's population moves to cities, they will need to adopt more robust systems covering a wider...
View ArticleUtilities Roll Out Distribution Automation as Key Smart-Grid Element
Many utilities are shifting the focus of their smart grid efforts from advanced metering to the larger issue of distribution automation (DA), which is needed to handle the variability caused by...
View ArticleDemand for Copper Components in HVACR Applications Heat Up
Energy efficiency benefits combined with antimicrobial properties are fueling interest in copper as a base material for components in heating, ventilation, air conditoning, and refrigeration (HVACR)...
View ArticleWhen Fuel Costs and the Deficit Collide, a Moderate View Emerges
The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) takes a refreshingly flexible look at the “intersection” of heavy U.S. dependence on oil and large federal budget deficits. It points out that domestic drilling...
View ArticleCombined Heat and Power Emerging as Key Technology for Microgrid Resiliency
CHP (combined heat and power) offers a number of benefits, including lower energy costs, increased reliability, and lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It also benefits the larger electrical grid...
View ArticleEnergy Harvesting Powers Increasing Number of Devices
Such devices can help companies save energy, reduce waste, and better integrate renewable energy sources by removing the need for batteries and reducing dependence on external energy sources.
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