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  • New Purdue Facility to Test Aircraft Engines, Fuels
    Nov 19, 2009

    Purdue University will operate a new facility launched with a $1.35 million grant from the U.S. Air Force. The National Test...
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  • International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue
    Nov 17, 2009

    The conference will cover several areas of building design and performance, including building thermal systems, solar energy...
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  • ASME Priorities and Strategies Address Sustainable Energy
    Nov 02, 2009

    (This is an excerpt from the ASME Energy Grand Challenge Roadmap) Energy is a global commodity that is integral to nearly...
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  • AFRL has a Senior Capstone Project
    Nov 02, 2009

    The AFRL has created a Senior Capstone Project that takes students in the field of Aeronautics, who meet the projects eligibility...
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  • DoE ARRA New Graduate Fellowships in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering
    Oct 08, 2009

    U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu has announced that up to $12.5 million in ARRA funding will be awarded in early 2010 to support...
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  • Fall 2009 Discover Energy Newsletter
    Sep 30, 2009

    Read about the latest Energy Center activities online in our Fall 2009 newsletter.
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  • Request for Proposals - Purdue Energy Fund: Seed Funds for Energy Research
    Sep 22, 2009

    The purpose of the fund is to support the development of Indiana and U.S. energy solutions with innovative research in Purdues...
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  • Discover Energy Summer 2009 Newsletter
    Jul 24, 2009

    In this first all electronic distribution issue of Discover Energy you will learn more about Energy Center activities over the...
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  • Energy-saving method checks refrigerant level in air conditioners
    Jul 01, 2009

    Engineers have developed a technique that saves energy and servicing costs by indicating when air conditioners are low on refrigerant...
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  • Reviving American chestnuts may mitigate climate change
    Jun 29, 2009

    A Purdue University study shows that introducing a new hybrid of the American chestnut tree would not only bring back the all-but-extinct...
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  • Biodiesel blend performs as well as ultra-low sulfur fuel
    Jun 11, 2009

    Those worried about a performance drop-off going from standard diesel fuel to the more environmentally friendly B20 biodiesel...
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  • Purdue Energy Center part of new higher education council
    Jun 03, 2009

    WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue's Energy Center at Discovery Park has joined 31 other university programs in forming the Council...
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  • Purdue researchers develop new yeast for ethanol
    Apr 22, 2009

    A Purdue-based biotechnology company announced Tuesday that it has begun producing a genetically modified yeast that promises...
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  • New aluminum-water rocket propellant
    Oct 08, 2009

    Purdue Energy researchers are developing a new type of rocket propellant made of a frozen mixture of water and "nanoscale aluminum"...
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  • Purdue conference to focus on teaching energy issues in Indiana schools
    Sep 18, 2009

    The Purdue Conference on Indiana P-12 Energy Education, Raising the Energy Level: Beyond Reduce, Reuse and Recycle will give...
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  • $879,000 Available for Alternative Energy Projects
    Aug 31, 2009

    Lt. Governor Becky Skillman has announced the opening of the Alternative Power and Energy (APE) grant program that will make...
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  • U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar has named Dr. Thomas Brady, professor at Purdue University North Cen...
    Aug 20, 2009

    Tuesday, August 18, 2009 U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar has named Dr. Thomas Brady, professor at Purdue University North Central...
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  • Energy Center has helped ~$10M in grants out of the package declared in the President's s...
    Aug 06, 2009

    Indiana is the second largest recipient of grant funding, and it's a perfect example of what this will mean. You've got Purdue...
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  • Obama announces grant for Purdue electric vehicle education program
    Aug 06, 2009

    The Indiana Advanced Electric Vehicle Training and Education Consortium will develop certificate and associate degree programs...
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  • Pioneers in Energy Lecutures - September 17, 2009
    Jul 30, 2009

    Liquid Transportation Fuels from Coal and Biomass: Technological Status, Costs and Environmental Impacts Report on Findings...
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  • Big Crowd Expected For Wind Power Conference
    Jul 23, 2009

    Approximately 600 attendees are expected for this year's WIndiana conference, which begins today in Indianapolis. That's about...
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  • 2009 Indiana Coal Report
    Mar 04, 2009

    The Indiana Center for Coal Technology Research in Purdue University's Energy Center is releasing its 2009 Indiana Coal Report...
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  • Coal, natural gas remain only options for energy sources
    Jan 23, 2009

    Purdue Exponent, January 23, 2009 - Guest Commentary: Coal, natural gas remain only options for energy sources
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  • 'Blending wall' stands in way of ethanol growth--Purdue News
    Dec 19, 2008

    WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Ethanol production opened the door to the renewable fuels industry. The industry now must get past an...
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  • Ex-GM engineer spearheads Bright Automotive's efforts to build 100-mpg hybrid truck
    Dec 19, 2008

    Led by Chrysler, GM and Delphi veterans, Bright is designing a 100-mile-per-gallon light truck assisted by electric power stored...
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  • Purdue, IU form joint center on energy policy--Purdue News
    Oct 30, 2008

    October 30, 2008 - INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Purdue and Indiana universities have again joined forces, this time to expand research...
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  • More research needed to make good on biofuel promise--Purdue News
    Oct 29, 2008

    While cellulosic biofuels derived from grasses, crop residues and inedible plant parts have real potential to be more efficient...
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  • Great Lakes Water Quality Conference - 10/23/08 (Purdue Calumet)
    Oct 23, 2008

    GREAT LAKES WATER QUALITY CONFERENCE -- On October 23, 2008, faculty from Purdue's West Lafayette and Calumet campuses participated...
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  • Harnessing the Wind: Purdue Agricultures, Fall 2008
    Oct 17, 2008

    Benton County (Indiana) landowners discover wind is Indiana's newest cash crop
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  • U.S. Could Derive 20 Percent of Transport Fuel From Waste--NBC Chicago News
    Oct 16, 2008

    WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, October 15, 2008 (ENS) - Researchers at Purdue University are proposing a new "flexible" approach to...
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  • Sandia experts to discuss current, future wind energy at Purdue University--Purdue News
    Oct 14, 2008

    October 14, 2008 - WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Two experts from Sandia National Laboratories will discuss wind energy now and in the...
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  • More flexible method floated to produce biofuels, electricity--Purdue News (10/14/08)
    Oct 14, 2008

    WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Researchers are proposing a new "flexible" approach to producing alternative fuels, hydrogen and electricity...
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  • Sen. Lugar meets with Purdue biofuels researchers, tour labs and Purdue Research Park--Pu...
    Oct 09, 2008

    U.S. Sen. Richard G. Lugar on Thursday (Oct. 9) met with Purdue University biofuels and alternative energy researchers and toured...
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  • 'Green' Home to be Built in BioTown USA--Purdue News
    Oct 09, 2008

    An Indiana town that is pioneering an energy efficient and sustainable lifestyle is about to get its first "green" house. Students...
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  • Purdue establishes multidisciplinary energy systems center--Purdue News
    Oct 08, 2008

    Purdue University has established a new center that will combine technology with economic analysis to develop viable new energy...
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  • Experts can talk about 'clean coal' technology--Purdue News
    Oct 07, 2008

    Vice presidential opponents Sarah Palin and Joe Biden touched on the potential merits of so-called "clean coal" technology during...
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  • Clean Energy Bill signed by President Bush
    Oct 03, 2008

    President Bush signed the $700 billion Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (H.R. 1424) into law on Oct. 3, 2008, which...
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  • Physical Facilities puts Green Week prize into student project--Purdue News
    Oct 03, 2008

    A prize-winning entry by Physical Facilities in a Green Week poster session will help fund a "green roof" project by the student...
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  • Purdue Research to Make Solar Energy in Indiana More Viable Option--WBAA
    Sep 29, 2008

    WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (2008-09-29) Indiana's expert on electricity consumption thinks solar energy has to be more cost-effective...
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    Sep 15, 2008

    Green Week Presentations
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  • John Lumkes, Purdue Ag and Bio Engineering, on Home Construction and Energy Use--Purdue N...
    Sep 08, 2008

    Multicar garages, vaulted ceilings, in-ground swimming pools and kitchens the size of small cafeterias often are the kinds of...
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  • Hydrogen Road Tour
    Aug 11, 2008

    US Dept of Transportation: August 11, 2008: America Gets New Glimpse of Hydrogen Powered Future During Historic Two Week Road...
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  • Energy Expert Offers Ideas for Conserving Electric PowerEnergy Expert Offers Ideas for Co...
    Aug 04, 2008

    Homeowners and businesses often waste power because they aren't aware of all the steps that can be taken to reduce their electricity...
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  • NSF to Invest $18.5 Million in Green Grid Technologies
    Sep 08, 2007

    (Media-Newswire.com) - The National Science Foundation ( NSF ) announced on September 8 that it will establish a new NSF Engineering...
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