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ConocoPhillips Quitting U.S. Climate Action Partnership

February 16, 2010February 17, 2010 by Paul Nastu

Citing a need to ensure “fair and equitable treatment of the transportation sector,” ConocoPhillips has decided against renewing its membership in the U.S. Climate Action Partnership (USCAP). ConocoPhillips, one of the nation’s largest producers of natural gas and refiners of transportation fuels, said it wants to expand opportunities for near-term ... Read more »

Tijuana Flats Opens Energy Efficient Prototype

February 4, 2010 by Paul Nastu

The Lauderhill, Fla., location of Tijuana Flats has added numerous energy saving features. The fast-casual restaurant chain says it plans to continue adding eco-friendly features to future locations, according to a press release. It has more than 70 locations in Florida, Indiana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia. One of the ... Read more »

PGE Aims to Phase Out Coal at Boardman Plant

January 18, 2010 by Paul Nastu

Facing opposition to a plan to keep a coal plant running until 2040, Portland General Electric instead has proposed to phase out use of coal at its Boardman plant by 2020, according to news reports. The catch is that Portland General Electric would scale back the previously proposed in excess ... Read more »

Pickens Says to Heck With Texas Wind Power

January 14, 2010 by Paul Nastu

What was to be the largest wind project in the world is to be no more, as energy tycoon T. Boone Pickens has put on hold plans to build a massive Texas panhandle wind farm. Ready availability of cheap natural gas, a dearth of credit and a lack of transmission ... Read more »

Improved Economy Means 1.5% More CO2 in 2010

January 13, 2010 by Paul Nastu

While the 6.1 percent fall in 2009 U.S. carbon emissions from fossil fuels gave a false sense of progress, an improved economy in 2010 is bringing industry back to reality. The Department of Energy expects CO2 emissions from fossil fuels to rise 1.5 percent in 2010, according to the most ... Read more »

Cornell’s $82M CHP Plant to Reduce Carbon Footprint 30%

January 12, 2010 by Paul Nastu

Cornell University will be able to halve its use of coal power generation when a new natural-gas combined heat and power plant officially enters operation Jan. 15, according to news reports. The 30-megawatt addition is part of the university’s bid to become coal-free as early as the summer of 2011, ... Read more »

Turning CO2 into Natural Gas

January 7, 2010January 6, 2010 by Paul Nastu

Japanese researchers aim to use bacteria to help convert carbon dioxide trapped below the ocean into natural gas, reports Yahoo, via AFP. The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology has been perfecting a method to activate a type of bacteria that exists deep in the earth’s crust, and use ... Read more »

For Brewery, Solar Water Heater Means Twice as Much Beer for Same Energy Cost

December 21, 2009December 21, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Central Waters Brewery in Amherst, Wisc., has been able to double its beer production without spending any more on natural gas after installing a solar water heater, reports Central Wisconsin Hub. The solar water heating system is projected to meet 18 percent of the brewery’s hot water needs and save ... Read more »

National Grid Wants to Triple Energy Efficiency Programs

November 10, 2009November 9, 2009 by Paul Nastu

If National Grid has its way, Massachusetts electricity customers will pay higher electricity and gas rates while benefiting from expanded energy efficiency programs that help them use less energy overall. National Grid submitted a proposal to the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities to expand its energy efficiency programs by a ... Read more »

Chesapeake Energy Changes Natural Gas Drilling Over Water Concerns

November 3, 2009 by Gina Roos

Due to environmental concerns over safe drinking water, Chesapeake Energy Corp. has agreed not to drill for natural gas within the New York City watershed, a small area within the Marcellus Shale natural gas reserve, which includes some of the Appalachian regions of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland and West ... Read more »

Leading CEOs Advise Congress to Support All Energy Sources, Electric Grid

October 22, 2009 by Gina Roos

Business Roundtable, an association of chief executive officers at leading U.S. companies, is urging Congress and the Obama Administration to support renewable and traditional sources of energy as the country transitions to a low-carbon economy. They cite the need to protect energy security and economic growth while reducing greenhouse gas ... Read more »

First Natural Gas-fueled Passenger Flight Completed

October 13, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Airlines’ struggles with fuel availability and emissions may be eased if more flights are able to be powered in part by natural gas, which burns cleaner than other fuels. Qatar Airways on Oct. 12 completed a six-hour flight from London to Qatar, running an Airbus A340-800 on a 50/50 kerosene/natural ... Read more »

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