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TerraPower Begins Construction on Advanced Nuclear Project in Wyoming

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The beginning of construction activities on the NatriumTM demonstration project site marks the first advanced nuclear reactor project under construction in the Western Hemisphere. BELLEVUE, Washington – June 10, 2024 – TerraPower, a leading nuclear innovation company, today celebrated the start of construction on the Natrium reactor1 demonstration project. This marks the first advanced reactor project to move from design …

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FIRST BATTERY CELL GIGAFACTORY IN UNITED STATES 

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AMERICAN BATTERY FACTORY SELECTS TUCSON, ARIZONA AS SITE FOR ITS FIRST BATTERY CELL GIGAFACTORY IN UNITED STATES  Landmark site in Pima County marks major milestone for American Battery Factory’s launch of the first in a planned network of giga-factories to produce LFP battery cells TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 6, 2022 — Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and Paul Charles, President and CEO of …

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What are the Environmental Benefits of Biomass Power?

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Emily Newton is the Editor-in-Chief of Revolutionized Magazine, an online publication that explores innovations in science and technology.   Renewable energy sources are slowly becoming more popular and some, like biomass power, could change the energy sector forever. Biomass is one of the main renewable energy sources available to us today, though it tends to get overlooked in favor of …

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Will lithium be our next energy crisis? 

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As the world transitions to electric vehicles, the race is on to lock down the U.S. domestic supply of this crucial mineral The electric vehicle (EV) revolution has begun. Globally, 27 percent of all passenger vehicles are  forecasted to be EV by 2030. Ford has announced its plan to lead the charge by investing $11.4 billion1 in EV production. GM …

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H2 Clipper Granted U.S. Patent for “Lighter-Than-Air” Dirigible Design, Advancing the Company’s Mission to Accelerate the Hydrogen Economy 

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H2 Clipper, Inc., an aerospace and alternative energy company developing uniquely capable hydrogen-powered dirigibles, announces that it was granted US Patent 11,066,145 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).  The patent, entitled “Method and Apparatus for Lighter-Than-Air Airship with Improved Structure and Delivery System,” covers an improved structural and delivery system for H2 Clipper’s “lighter-than-air” airships, which will …

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Clean Energy Now Employs 3 Million Americans

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  Clean energy sees first recorded drop in overall jobs, yet policies hold promise for unparalleled growth in years ahead Sector recovered 300,000 jobs since unemployment peaked in Q2 Clean vehicles and wind energy finish year in the positive, despite early losses WASHINGTON, DC (April 19, 2021) – Clean energy jobs surged nearly 11 percent in the second half of 2020 …

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Waga Energy to deploy its break-through landfill renewable natural gas technology in Quebec

QUEBEC, April 13, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ – Waga Energy, the European leader in landfill gas-to- renewable natural gas (RNG) technology, has been enlisted by The Mauricie Residual Materials Management Board (RGMRM) to deploy its innovative gas upgrading solution at the Saint-Étienne-des-Grès landfill, in Quebec. The green gas produced will be purchased by Énergir, the largest gas distribution company in the …

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Denmark to construct the world’s first wind energy hub as an artificial island in the North Sea

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Denmark has reached a landmark agreement on the construction of an energy hub in the North Sea. The energy hub will be an artificially constructed island 80 kilometers from the shore of the peninsula Jutland. It will be owned by a public-private partnership. The hub will strengthen the integration of Europe’s power grids and increase renewable electricity production necessary for a …

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COVID-19 Layoffs in Clean Energy Sector

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106,000 Jobs in Clean Energy Lost in March Due to COVID-19 Economic Crisis More than a year’s worth of job gains erased in a few weeks Analysis forecasts industry could lose more than 500K jobs in months ahead CA, NC, PA, MA, MI, NY, OH, TX, WA, IL among hardest hit states WASHINGTON, DC (April 15, 2020) – More than 106,000 clean …

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Engineering a Better World Using Mirrors, Sun, and Steam

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Rensselaer team develops effective solar power plant using affordable, accessible resources  TROY, N.Y. — Partha Dutta, a professor of electrical, computer, and systems engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, envisions a not-so-distant future where even the most remote parts of the world would have access to clean and renewable energy. His vision wouldn’t require a large power grid or expensive technology. …

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BUSINESS, CIVIC LEADERS URGE LADWP TO STEP UP LOCAL SOLAR GOALS TO FILL GAP FROM PHASED OUT POWER PLANTS

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Clean Energy Champions Call for Immediate, Permanent Expansion of Nation’s Largest Urban Rooftop Solar Project LOS ANGELES (April 2, 2019) – A broad coalition of business, environmental and civic leaders today called on the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to increase and accelerate its goals for generating local renewable energy, urging the utility to immediately expand a successful …

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Harvard Center for Green Buildings and Cities Unveils First-of-its-Kind HouseZero Lab & Prototype

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HouseZero’s advanced data-driven infrastructure will enable cutting edge research, aims to shift the design and operation of buildings The Harvard Center for Green Buildings and Cities (CGBC) at the Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD) announced today the completion of HouseZero, the retrofitting of its headquarters in a pre-1940s building in Cambridge into an ambitious living-laboratory and an energy-positive prototype …

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Energy Suckers in a Home Near You

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Photo: pixabay.com Our day-to-day lives are often busy and filled with a never-ending list of tasks, especially if you are a homeowner. Home ownership adds an additional level of commitment to covering small expenses that are necessary for maintenance and comfortable living. When it comes time to tackle these small projects, there are numerous things to consider including sustainability and …

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Solar Financing in Texas

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Freedom Solar Financial Services LLC, the first solar financial vehicle of its kind in Texas, has raised an initial round of $7.5 million in funding to finance commercial solar projects. Financing through Freedom allows companies to finance up to 70 percent of the cost of an entire solar installation and ensures that an investment in solar is cash-flow positive from …

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Termite Mounts Hide Secrets to Sustainable Buildings of the Future

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South Dakota School of Mines & Technology has been awarded $475,000 from the National Science Foundation to study how termites construct mounds with the idea that humans might one day adapt the energy-efficient homebuilding techniques of the insects. The award is a follow-up to a previous grant by NSF of $300,000.   Mines faculty researchers spent time in the African country of Namibia …

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Renovating a Vintage Home to Be More Eco-Friendly (While Retaining Its Charm)

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Your vintage home likely gets plenty of compliments for its charm and allure. There is something particularly captivating about older homes that have remained intact while the rest of the world keeps up with the latest modern trends. As unique as your vintage home may be though, it’s likely in need of some eco-friendly renovations. Fixing up certain money-draining, environmentally …

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Biodiesel Producers Fight Efforts to Roll Back Biodiesel Volumes

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Groups Also Cite Benefits of Re-instatement, Reform of Federal Biodiesel Tax Incentive   Two weeks after calling EPA’s notice announcing potential cuts to biodiesel volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard a ‘bait-and-switch’ tactic, Senator Chuck Grassley spoke directly Tuesday with those the proposal would harm.  At Renewable Energy Group’s (NASDAQ: REGI) Newton, Iowa biorefinery, the message from Grassley and the industry was …

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Nuclear Energy in the UK

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Proving once again that despite the seeming efficiency of Nuclear power, the disadvantages of Nuclear far outweigh the obvious advantages of Solar Power. Not only is Solar power renewable and abundant, it’s also far more environmentally friendly. Wherever the sun shines, Solar Power can be generated. It can take hundreds of years or more for the radioactive waste products from …

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WORLDWATER & SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. COMMEMORATES WORLD WATER DAY WITH SOLUTION FOR GLOBAL WATER CRISIS

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ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW SOLAR PRODUCT THE MOBILE MAXCLEAR™ On March 22nd, the day that the United Nations designated as World Water Day, a small company in Princeton, NJ provides a solution for a big problem: giving poor people around the globe access to clean water for drinking, hygiene and farming. Yesterday, WorldWater & Solar Technologies, Inc. celebrated the 24th …

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New Wind Turbines – Competitive Pricing

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Senvion announces highly competitive new wind turbines Industry-leading LCoE and modular design aimed at North American market Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, presents the Senvion 3.6M140 at this year’s AWEA Windpower conference. The company is also announcing the adaptation of its new series of modular two-megawatt class turbines, the 2XM series, to the North American market. This …

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