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Researchers at the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) recently announced the successful production of ethanol from the cellulosic portion of the corn kernel. “This research is demonstrated proof of the viability of 'generation 2.0 ethanol ...

by Energy Matters While home solar power is a solid investment regardless of incentives these days; possible upcoming changes to Victoria's feed in tariff program may mean households in the state will be financially better off making the switch sooner ...

However, some in the renewable energy sector are calling for them to replaced with a premium Feed-in Tariff (FiT) system, which they say is simpler, provides a better incentive for renewable energy and is fairer on smaller suppliers.

“We have seen from other UK renewable energy policies, such as small scale feed-in-tariffs and the Renewable Heat Incentive, that there can be a long lead time between initial enactment of primary legislation and the introduction of secondary ...

Some details revealed about how Apple intends to make its Maiden, North Carolina data center almost entirely powered from renewable-energy sources have come to light, showing a combination of solar and fuel-cell technology and practical energy-saving policies. The plans show that the company behind the iMac are also applying some cooling lessons learned from computers to the buildings, such as

Brandon FergusonMore than 100 years after the invention of the first electric car, Fullerton is home to a first-of-its-kind alternative energy fuel station. The Propel Clean Mobility Center, located a

IMPERIAL COUNTY, CA - Renewable energy is booming in Imperial County and in order to meet workforce needs one center is offering life-long skills to apprentices. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, local 5-6-9 is training apprentices ...

By Anna Bitong annab@theacorn.com Roof work atop the Hillcrest Center, where more than 600 solar panels have been installed, will cost Thousand Oaks $400,000 more than anticipated due to faulty workmanship by a contractor, city officials said this week. read more

Apple said its North Carolina facility will be powered by a combination of photovoltaic solar energy, green fuel cells and other sources of renewable energy. Apple, a recent target of Greenpeace for its reliance on coal energy to power its data centers ...

The targets have helped biofuel companies develop strategies and lay out expansion plans, but they do not rely on the tax incentives or subsidies that helped the solar and wind industries. Aside from the federal volume targets, "these guys in almost ...

judgecorp writes "Stung by continued criticism from Greenpeace and protests at Apple's headquarters over its use of electricity from non-renewable sources, Apple has promised that its data center in Maiden, North Carolina will use 100 percent renewable electricity,, 60 percent of it generated by Apple itself

Apple, a recent target of Greenpeace for its reliance on coal energy to power its data centers, is making a push to bring renewable and environmentally friendly resources to its facilities.

The company said its North Carolina facility will be powered by a combination of solar power, green fuel cells and other sources of renewable energy. Apple, a recent target of Greenpeace for its reliance on coal energy to power its data centers, ...

By Climate Guest Blogger on May 19, 2012 at 10:20 am by Adam James Ever hear the one about the Icelandic geothermal systems engineer and the Kenyan project developer who walk into a bar? As interesting this meeting might be, it's unlikely to happen ...