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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, preventing the units from working overtime.
The new "virtual refrigerant charge sensor" is particularly practical for automotive air conditioners, which tend to leak refrigerant more than other types of units, and also for household central air conditioning units, said James Braun, a professor of mechanical engineering.
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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 species, but also put a dent in the amount of carbon in the Earth's atmosphere.
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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 blend can ease their minds.
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Engineers have developed a technique that saves energy and servicing costs by indicating when air conditioners are low on refrigerant, preventing the units from working overtime.
The new "virtual refrigerant charge sensor" is particularly practical for automotive air conditioners, which tend to leak refrigerant more than other types of units, and also for household central air conditioning units, said James Braun, a professor of mechanical engineering.
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A Purdue University study shows that introducing a new hybrid of the American chestnut tree would not only bring back the all-but-extinct species, but also put a dent in the amount of carbon in the Earth's atmosphere.
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Those worried about a performance drop-off going from standard diesel fuel to the more environmentally friendly B20 biodiesel blend can ease their minds.
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World Energy News
- Green Tech America creates new yeast
Green Tech America Inc. has produced a new type of yeast that the company believes will help generate cellulosic ethanol more cost-effectively.
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- Indy Power Systems to Unveil Hybrid Technology
27 Apr 2009 - An Indiana company says it is poised to capture a significant share of the electric car industry as it unveils new technology designed to improve the cost efficiency of vehicle batteries. Indy Power Systems is hosting an open house today at its Noblesville headquarters to demonstrate its Multi-Flex Energy Management System. President and Chief Executive Officer Steven Tolen says the device is the first-of-its-kind, combining energy from different types of power sources. Tolen tells Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick a study from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation shows the vehicle battery market could be worth up to $1 billion by 2011 and $2 billion by 2015.
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Action for a Sustainable America
Mayor of Seattle, Greg Nickels, will provide the opening welcome at the first Action for a Sustainable America event on June 10-11 in Seattle. Described by Rolling Stone magazine as the “Pied Piper” of Mayors for his inspirational leadership on sustainability and climate change issues, Mayor Nickels is an excellent addition to the Seattle program. -
IEA sees China lead the way in developing new cleaner coal technologies
"China's coal sector has made remarkable progress over the last decade, fuelling rapid economic growth and bringing a better quality of life for China’s citizens," said Nobuo Tanaka, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), April 20, 2009, in Beijing at the launch of the new publication, Cleaner Coal in China.
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- Disrupting the Status Quo in Electric Energy Management: A Systems Approach to a Sustainable Energy Future
Thursday May 21, 2009, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, 8 St. Mary's Street, Boston, MA 02215
- Energy Execs: Indiana Positioned For Clean Technology Success–InsideINdianaBusiness.com
The creation of the Energy Systems Network, an initiative of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, is bringing together some of the state's biggest players in manufacturing, energy and the public sector. It is also viewed as a key weapon in Indiana's pursuit of billions of dollars in government research funding and venture capital investment targeted for clean energy.
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- EPA'S Clean Energy Website
Today, more than ever, consumers have the ability and the interest to choose clean energy, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, and efficient combined heat and power. These options can help you stabilize or reduce your energy bills, which have been rising in many areas in recent years.
Read Full Story - The Big Energy Gamble, interview with Energy Secretary Steven Chu in Spring 2008
Physicist Steven Chu is poised to become the next U.S. Secretary of Energy, a position in which he will help shape energy policies for the nation.
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