The same month it began operating, the ZeaChem cellulosic ethanol plant in Oregon has been forced to cut workers and scale back operations due to money troubles.
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How Natural Gas Pipelines Could Boost Hydrogen
Blending hydrogen into natural gas pipelines could be a way to increase output from renewable energy production facilities, a U.S.-commissioned report says.
Whither Aviation Biofuels: When, If Ever, Will We Be Flying Green?
Despite enthusiastic claims over the past few years, aviation biofuels still haven’t made significant inroads in commercial use. So, when might this happen?
Is Blue The Hot New Hue For Cool Roofs?
After years of creating squint-inducing white cool roofs to reduce solar gain, researchers are coming up with a a wider array of colors, including deep blue, to reflect unwanted rays.
Biomass From The Forest To Power Fuel Cell
The plan on California’s North Coast is to turn timber byproducts into hydrogen, which will then be used to power a fuel cell system.
What The Flux: BrightSource Heats Up Solar Tower
The massive Ivanpah power-tower solar energy plant is in the home stretch of development, having achieved “first flux,” BrightSource Energy says.
Ambitious U.S. Electric Vehicle Goals Set In New Challenge
The Obama administration sets ambitious green car goals for the next 10 years, including more workplace charging and being a global leader in this technology.
Statoil Floating Turbine Project Wins Approval In Maine
Floating wind turbines could very well be coming to the deep waters well off Maine’s coast after state regulators approve a Statoil pilot project.
Cracking Up: Geothermal Power Expands Its Reach
Hot rock doesn’t always come with permeability or water, so developers are using enhanced geothermal systems to create new energy sources.
Hydrogen Fuel Cells Could Face Cost Roadblock
Lux Research says the hydrogen economy envisioned by fuel cell boosters is likely to be curtailed by high capital costs and cheaper alternatives.
US Home Solar Tangled Up In Red Tape
More than one in three U.S. solar installers say they limit or avoid sales in certain areas because the permitting processes there are difficult.
Princeton Team Reflects On ‘Cool Roof’ Hypothesis
According to a Princeton study, the thickness of a “cool roof” may have as much of an influence on energy savings and thermal performance as surface reflectivity.
DOE Offshore Wind Push: Oregon Floating Turbines, And More
Seven innovative offshore wind demos get $4 million for planning and design, and up to three could advance to a second round of funding worth $47 million.
Algal Biofuels Not Yet Sustainable, Big US Study Says
A top committee of researchers says more R&D is needed to make algal biofuels a truly clean contributor to U.S. transportation fuel needs.