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The EPA has created the National Clean Diesel Campaign (NCDC) to compile and enforce a group of regulatory and non-regulatory standards for reducing emissions from diesel engines for the highway and for non-road engines(locomotive, marine and agricultural). NCDC participants are committed to finding innovative ways to protect human health and the environment. More: continued here

Of the fossil fuels, natural gas is the cleanest source of energy to use for many of our every day needs and activities. It plays an important part in reducing pollution so that a clean and healthy environment can be maintained. Because of its almost perfect combustion process, very few byproducts are emitted into the atmosphere as pollutants. The environmentally …

One form of rebate for [tag]solar power[/tag] systems is known as a buy down. Typically a government program pays part of the initial cost of a solar power system. The buy down amount is established by the state legislature for a specified period. The buy down amounts are based on the solar system’s generating capacity, measured in watts or kilowatts. …

Well I think the age of alternative energy fueled cars is really starting to take shape. We now have major league coverage of announcement touting the Greenest Cars of the year. Imagine that. Just a few short years ago there were no such things as alternative energy cars. Or only in the labs of universities or companies at least. Now it is becoming normal to sell a hybrid in amongst the rest of the gasoline fueled cars made by the major carmakers around the world. Now they are beating the bush to innovate.

Biodiesel production, distribution, and use, as with many emerging alternative energies, has been aided in large part by recent government incentives making biodiesel fuel production and distribution more attractive. These tax incentives put money back in the pockets of biodiesel producers who, presumably, pass the benefits on to you, the consumer, with lower biodiesel prices. Not just any biodiesel is …

With the high gas prices which are readily seen on the market today, individuals who are looking to purchase a new car are perusing the options with fuel efficiency in mind. Prospective car buyers want to purchase a vehicle which really peaks their interest and is one which they truly desire; however, these prospective automobile purchasers may in fact be …

Changes to the Existing ASTM Specification for Biodiesel Designed to Ensure Continued Reliability JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – ASTM International has released a new standard for biodiesel that will help ensure that biodiesel blends of up to 20 percent will be compatible with future diesel exhaust emissions technology. The new standard, D 6751-06a, adds new limits on calcium and magnesium, which …

The November election in California is days away and the big money is being spent to promote and to fight Prop 87, the so called alternative energy bill that is on the slate this year. The big oil companies are spending 100 million dollars to defeat this proposition. The Yes on 87 fight has some big names on their side. …