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Growth and Stumps in Solar Power in 2011 Growth and Stumps in Solar Power in 2011
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Revenues of five solar power companies reflect the ups and downs of the economy over the last few years. See how they did in 2011.
NREL Recognized for Sustainablility Efforts NREL Recognized for Sustainablility Efforts
By Heather Lammers, NREL NREL details the many award-winning ways it has put sustainability solutions into practice in its own day-to-day operations.
Hybrids Hot Commodity at Detroit Auto Show Hybrids Hot Commodity at Detroit Auto Show
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Many new hybrid vehicles were introduced at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, including luxury cars from Mercedes and Acura.
Taxes and Enhanced Technology to Drive Trends in 2012 Taxes and Enhanced Technology to Drive Trends in 2012
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor The push for tax credits and improvements to existing technologies is setting the stage for 2012’s advancements in renewable energy.
Utilities Begin Planning for Tomorrow's Electric Grid Utilities Begin Planning for Tomorrow's Electric Grid
By Heather Lammers, NREL NREL has announced the creation of a new laboratory designed to help utilities plan for the future of the North American electrical grid.
Top 2011 Alternative Energy Companies Top 2011 Alternative Energy Companies
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor As we say goodbye to 2011, ConnectPress picks some of the alternative energy companies progressing in the industry.
Renewable Energy Worth Investing In Renewable Energy Worth Investing In
By News&Experts, a Division of EMSI After resent bankruptcies like Solyndra, author of Zeroscape, says there are still companies and government research worth investing in.
Biofuel Companies Topping the Charts Biofuel Companies Topping the Charts
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor ConnectPress takes a look at leading companies in the biofuels industry.
NREL's 24th Industry Growth Forum NREL's 24th Industry Growth Forum
By Heather Lammers, NREL NREL created the Industry Growth Forum as a way to give clean energy start-ups a chance to pitch their ideas to potential investors.
National Labs Work to Extend Battery Life National Labs Work to Extend Battery Life
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor ORNL and LBNL are working to find ways to create longer lasting batteries, including technology that would drastically reduce charging times.
Mobile Devices Make Finding Alternative Fuel Stations a Snap Mobile Devices Make Finding Alternative Fuel Stations a Snap
By Heather Lammers, NREL NREL has created a solution to make finding the nearest alternative fuel station as easy as keeping your mobile device on hand.
SCHOTT Solar Manufactures and Practices Sustainably SCHOTT Solar Manufactures and Practices Sustainably
By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor The Albuquerque, NM plant has HOV parking and low emissions parking and even has bikes for their employees to travel between buildings.
Clean Energy in Sight for Australian Power Company Clean Energy in Sight for Australian Power Company
By GE Energy Financial Services GE, along with utility company Verve Energy and First Solar, are building a 10-megawatt AC facility to provide green power to a water plant.
Initiatives Pave the Way for Renewable Energy Initiatives Pave the Way for Renewable Energy
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Google, Appalachian State University and the state and federal government are making initiatives for renewable energy a priority.
Three Examples of NREL’s Strong Business Ties Three Examples of NREL’s Strong Business Ties
By Heather Lammers, NREL NREL presents its relationship with OPXBIO, PrimeStar Solar and Verdant Power as examples of its strong ties to the business community.
Utility Rates Across the U.S. Available at OpenEI.org. Utility Rates Across the U.S. Available at OpenEI.org.
By Bill Scanlon, NREL The free site blends elements of social media and Wiki-based technology with robust and previously unavailable information on energy sources and prices.
SolarSinter 3D Printer Powered by the Sun and Desert Sand SolarSinter 3D Printer Powered by the Sun and Desert Sand
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Markus Kayser has created a 3D printer that is powered by sunlight and uses desert sand to create simple items.
Government Holds Future of Geothermal Power in Hand Government Holds Future of Geothermal Power in Hand
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Geothermal power has been on the rise for the last five years, but the boom times may be over if government support dissipates.
Clean Energy Isn't Just Important for the U.S. Clean Energy Isn't Just Important for the U.S.
By Bill Scanlon, NREL Providing clean, renewable energy to the 1.4 billion people who are living without electricity is the No. 1 priority of the United Nations.
Smart Grid Hot Commodity for Many Countries Smart Grid Hot Commodity for Many Countries
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor A look at how a number of nations are confronting the challenges and learning about the benefits of implementing smart grid technology.
Wall-mounted Solar Air Heater Saves Facility $5,000 Wall-mounted Solar Air Heater Saves Facility $5,000
By Enerconcept Technologies Bombardier took initial steps toward more green technology by using a solar energy retrofit to preheat outdoor air at its Mirabel, Quebec building.
Analysis and Simulation Vendors See Adoption by New Fields Analysis and Simulation Vendors See Adoption by New Fields
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor New industries such as life sciences and alternative energy continue to take notice of the importance of analysis and simulation software.
National Lab Focused on Solving Many Energy Challenges National Lab Focused on Solving Many Energy Challenges
By Bill Scanlon, NREL New NREL publication takes on many of the world's energy challenges, including work on solar, wind and biofuel technologies.
Vice President Expects Big Things from Clean Energy Industry Vice President Expects Big Things from Clean Energy Industry
By Bill Scanlon, NREL Vice President Joe Biden explains his plans for clean energy during a visit to the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
The Wind Industry Storms Anaheim for WINDPOWER 2011 The Wind Industry Storms Anaheim for WINDPOWER 2011
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor A look at what's taking place at WINDPOWER 2011 Conference and Exhibition in Anaheim, Calif. this week.
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