Monthly Archives: April 2011

New Solar-Thermal Device

Researchers at Wake Forest University have developed a new type of polymer solar-thermal device that combines photovoltaics with a system that captures the Sun’s infrared radiation to generate heating. By taking advantage of both heat and light, researchers say the … Continue reading

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Building-Integrated Photovoltaics Market to Reach $4 Billion in Annual Sales by 2016

A recent report from Pike Research indicates that the worldwide solar energy market has experienced dramatic change in the past few years.  The industry has shifted from a supply-driven business with unsustainably high module selling prices to demand-driven with cost … Continue reading

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DOE Announces $12 Million in Available Funding to Support Advanced Biofuels Development

To support the goal announced by President Obama to reduce America’s oil imports by one-third by 2025, the U.S. Department of Energy announced that it will be accepting applications for $12 million in funding for laboratory or small pilot-scale projects … Continue reading

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ICLEI USA Issues the Following Statement in Response to the President’s Call for Increased Energy Independence and New Investments in 21st Century Clean Energy Economy

President Obama renewed his call for America to become more energy independent by increasing the use of clean and renewable energy technologies that will reduce our reliance on foreign oil, maximize energy efficiency, and protect the environment. During a speech … Continue reading

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ASHRAE has launched their ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 189.2P

ASHRAE has launched their ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 189.2P, Standard for the Design, Construction and Operation of Sustainable High-Performance Health Care Facilities.  The public review period ends May 2, 2011. Comments can be made on line at https://osr.ashrae.org.  This is only an … Continue reading

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