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We need all possible sources of energy to replace our dependence on declining fossils fuels
We have heard a lot from politicians over the last month about the economy, immigration, defence and tax. However there has been very little discussion about how we are going to deal with one of the biggest issues facing this country over the next decade. Where is our energy going to come from? With plentiful supplies of coal in the first half of the 20th century and gas and oil from the North Sea since the 1980s, the UK has until recent times... [more]
Flexitricity brings increased energy-asset reliability to UK businesses and reduces carbon emissions in the national electricity system
Flexitricity believes it could unlock revenue streams worth millions of pounds annually to private industry, and help reduce Britain’s carbon footprint, using a unique system that harnesses the hidden flexible capabilities of existing commercial energy assets, such as standby generators, electricity consuming equipment, combined heat and power (CHP) generators and hydro generators. Using its patented aggregation technology, Flexitricity’s cli... [more]
Closure of the Low Carbon Buildings Programme could put the brakes on the growth of renewables in the UK
The Low Carbon Buildings Programme (LCBP) scheme was closed to applications on Monday 24 May 2010, and although projects which have already applied for funding will be considered, no new applications can now be made. Dimplex has expressed concern over the sudden closure of the Low Carbon Buildings Programme following the new coalition government’s withdrawal of grant funding for renewables projects as part of its plan to make immediate spendin... [more]
A third of house buyers would pay more for a home that had been fitted with a renewable energy source
According to research released by the Energy Saving Trust reveals, a third of Britons (35%) said they would be willing to pay more for a home where some of their energy supply came from renewable resources such as wind, solar or hydropower. And it seems that Britons are more interested than ever about installing a renewable energy source to their property. Almost half of those surveyed (49%) said they would like to know if their home is suitable ... [more]
Firechill eco-cooling products capture waste heat
Two new products have been created which are energy efficient and can provide significant cost savings of between 15% and 60% depending on application. When operating at its most efficient and in a Combined Cooling Heat and Power environment, each carbon-cutting system offers a reduction of up to 40 tonnes of CO2 per year. Firechill products will challenge the traditional air-con market by offering new applications to solve climate and energy-... [more]
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American DG Energy Announces Exclusive Rights Agreement for Europe
American DG Energy Inc. , a leading OnSite Utility, offering clean electricity, heat, hot water and cooling solutions to hospitality, healthcare, housing and athletic facilities, today announced that in addition to its rights in the United States, the Company's European subsidiary, EuroSite Power Inc., now has exclusive rights in Europe to sell all current and future Tecogen Inc. products ...
Hebrew Health Care inaugurates green machine
Hebrew Health Care recently inaugurated its new 150kW cogeneration plant.
Energy waste the size of Japan
Here is a startling fact: US power plants waste more energy than many countries use, including advanced economies like that of Japan. The wasted energy is in the form of heat thrown off when power plants produce electricity.
IDEA Lauds Newly Introduced Thermal Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (TREEA)
BOSTON----The International District Energy Association applauds Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn.; Sen. Kit Bond, R-Mo.; and Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., as well as Rep. Jay Inslee, D-Wash., and Rep.
Now they´re cooking with gas
The light went on in the shower — a fitting epiphany for the top executive of Lansing’s Board of Water and Light. BWL general manager J. Peter Lark made up his mind to propose a new, natural gas-powered cogeneration steam and power plant in REO Town while soaking wet.
First private CHP plant of Iran inaugurated
TEHRAN, July 20 (MNA) -- Iran’s first privately owned combined heat and power plant (CHP) officially came on stream in Tehran on Tuesday.
Climate Corps 2010: How a Natural Disaster Can Breed Efficiency
The floods wreaked havoc on Gaylord’s flagship resort and convention center: the 4-million-square-foot, 3,000-room Opryland . The overflowing Cumberland River was particularly damaging for the hotel’s energy infrastructure.
SPX Awarded Contract to Provide Dry Cooling System to Saudi Arabia's Largest Combined Cycle Power Plant
SPX Corporation today announced that its Thermal Equipment and Services segment has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $41 million to design, manufacture and supervise the construction and commissioning of two new air cooled condenser dry cooling systems for the Riyadh PP11 power plant to be constructed in Saudi Arabia.
Capstone Turbine Corp. is Today's Focus Stock on MicroStockProfit.com
DALLAS -- MicroStockProfit.com announces an investment report featuring Capstone Turbine Corp. . The report includes financial, comparative and investment analyses, and recent company news that you need to know to make an educated investment decision.
4,000 Ukrainian cows power country's first biogas plant
GreenBiz Staff, BusinessGreen , Thursday 15 July 2010 at 09:51:00 GE rakes in revenue with manure-to-energy roll out The 4,000 cows at the Ukrainian Milk Company Ltd. near Kiev are doing more than producing dairy products. Their dung is being used to produce energy at the country's first biogas cogeneration plant. The facility, which just completed its ninth month of operation, also is the first ...
