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Commission for Environmental Cooperation announces funding to address environmental problems in North America ThyssenKrupp Elevator announces energy efficient gearless modernization technology for elevators Energy Department and Department of Commerce announce $1.3 million for clean energy workforce Sustainability "megaforces" impact on business will accelerate, finds KPMG Oregon manufacturer EnerG2 opens new plant with support from Recovery Act Wind energy powers ahead despite economic turmoil U.S. Department of Transportation’s proposed budget invests $74 billion in safe, efficient, and innovative transportation programs Secretary Chu announces winning startup companies for “America’s Next Top Energy Innovator” challenge EPA recognizes DoD facilities for emission reductions and energy savings Energy Department to launch new Energy Innovation Hub focused on advanced batteries and energy storage

Siemens launches new 6-MW direct drive offshore wind turbine

Siemens Energy recently launched its new 6-megawatt direct drive wind turbine at the European Offshore Wind Energy Conference in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The new SWT-6.0 will be available with rotor diameters of 120 and 154 meters and is designed for the most challenging offshore sites.
U.S. has large geothermal resources, but recent growth is slower than wind or solar

Geothermal is one of the main renewable energy sources used to generate U.S. electricity, even though its growth has not been as strong as wind and solar over the last three years during a big push to increase generation from renewables.
Tiny solar cell could make a big difference

How small can a solar cell be and still be a powerhouse? How about six hundred microns wide — about the diameter of a dot made by a ballpoint pen?
Electric utility efficiency program results, budgets steadily growing, new report shows

Electric energy efficiency savings are on a growth path in the U.S., and electric utilities are a major force behind the trend. The findings come from a new report published by the Institute for Electric Efficiency.
Energy Department announces university research opportunities to advance SunShot goals

To advance promising utility-scale solar energy technologies, DOE will make up to $10 million available to support the development of more efficient heat transfer fluids to reduce the cost of energy from concentrating solar power systems.
NREL's RE Atlas shows intersection of resources

It’s easy to spend a lot of time adding and removing layers from NREL’s RE Atlas tool. It’s simple to use, and provides a wealth of information.
Best solar PV efficiency – an ongoing competition

There is an ongoing competition to build the most efficient solar PV technology. As soon as one company claims the most efficient product, another comes along with a competing claim.

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Energy Department and Department of Commerce announce $1.3 million for clean energy workforce

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Written by CEIL Staff
Monday, 20 February 2012 09:30
The Energy Department and the Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program have announced up to $1.3 million for training programs to provide commercial building professionals with critical skills needed to optimize building efficiency, reduce waste, and save money. Read more...

Sustainability "megaforces" impact on business will accelerate, finds KPMG

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Written by CEIL Staff
Friday, 17 February 2012 09:30
New research from KPMG International has identified 10 "megaforces" that will significantly affect corporate growth globally over the next two decades. Read more...

Wind energy powers ahead despite economic turmoil

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Written by CEIL Staff
Wednesday, 15 February 2012 09:30
The Global Wind Energy Council annual market statistics published recently show that the wind industry installed just over 41,000 MW of new clean, reliable wind power in 2011, bringing the total installed capacity globally to more than 238,000 MW at the end of last year. This represents an increase of 21%, with an increase in the size of the annual global market of just over 6%. Read more...

Secretary Chu announces winning startup companies for “America’s Next Top Energy Innovator” challenge

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Written by CEIL Staff
Monday, 13 February 2012 09:30
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu recently announced the three winning startup companies – based on a public vote and an expert review – out of the 14 participating in the "America's Next Top Energy Innovator" challenge. Read more...

Energy Department to launch new Energy Innovation Hub focused on advanced batteries and energy storage

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Written by CEIL Staff
Thursday, 09 February 2012 09:30
U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced recently plans to launch a new Energy Innovation Hub for advanced research on batteries and energy storage with an investment of up to $120 million over five years. The hub, which will be funded at up to $20 million in fiscal year 2012, will focus on accelerating research and development of electrochemical energy storage for transportation and the electric grid. Read more...

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