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U.S., Germany, China Most Attractive Markets for Renewables

August 14, 2009October 19, 2009 by Paul Nastu

The United States has the most promise for adopting renewable energy forms, followed by Germany and China, which are tied, according to a new report from Ernst & Young. India, Spain, Italy, the UK and France trail not far behind, according to the PDF report, “Renewable energy country attractiveness indices.” ... Read more »

Transmission Lines to Aid Business Adoption of Renewables

August 12, 2009October 19, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Businesses wanting to use renewable energy in their operations will benefit from giant electric transmission lines being installed or awaiting approval all across the U.S. These lines, some designed to carry up to 765 kilovolts, are being constructed from areas where renewable energy, including wind and solar, is most prevalent, ... Read more »

Storage Center Cuts Emissions 11.5% Via Renewables, Efficiency

August 10, 2009October 19, 2009 by Paul Nastu

A UK self-storage center has adopted energy efficient lighting and renewable energy to cut its emissions 11.5 percent in 2008. Big Yellow Self Storage saved $165,000 as a result of the changes, reports InsideSelfStorage.com. Big Yellow locations in Balham, Barking, Fulham and Merton, England, generated about 57,000 kWh in renewable energy, ... Read more »

Gundersen Lutheran Hospital Strives for 100% Renewable Energy

July 30, 2009October 19, 2009 by Paul Nastu

With renewables projects involving wind, solar, biogas and hydrokinetic energy, along with a top-to-bottom review of how it uses energy, Gundersen Lutheran hospital in Wisconsin is one of the leading lights in a revolution in how hospitals approach sustainability. In February 2008, the hospital set a goal to reduce energy ... Read more »

Data Center Efficiencies Coming Full Circle to DC, Liquid Cooling

June 8, 2009October 19, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Throwing around terms like liquid cooling and DC power, the next generation in data center efficiencies may have a decidedly retro look, said Roger Schmidt, Chief Engineer for Data Center Energy Efficiency at IBM. Additionally, data centers will incorporate higher voltages and more renewable energy sources, said Schmidt, an engineer ... Read more »

Climate Bill Clears House Committee, Vote in August

May 22, 2009May 22, 2009 by Paul Nastu

The House has moved the Markey-Waxman climate legislation out of the Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee is debating its own energy package, which has ramifications on the climate. The House committee approved the measure 33-25. Mary Bono Mack of Palm Springs, Calif., was ... Read more »

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