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September 2006 News Archives

How Bush Looks to Define Energy-Policy Focus - 2006-09-29
President Bush said he would speed up his alternative-energy push during the remainder of his term with new spending focused on easing bottlenecks that are slowing the spread of ethanol in the market.

Renewed push for 'clean' cars - 2006-09-29
The fight over stricter car emissions is revving up again, after the issue quietly disappeared for a year.

Documentary ignites sales of solar products - 2006-09-29
Contractors are giving the documentary "An Inconvenient Truth" some of the credit for skyrocketing sales in solar energy products.

Herndon Goes Green - 2006-09-29
The Town of Herndon will soon be joining the ranks of the low-emissions vehicle revolution. A federal EPA grant money will be used next year to supply the town with more environmentally-friendly vehicles, with the possibility of more clean air efforts for the future.

GM’s Lutz: Not All Eggs in Hydrogen Basket, GM Studying Plug-Ins - 2006-09-29
GM's Lutz: "I truly believe that electric-drive vehicles have a real future in this country and around the world."

Landmark Global Warming Law Opens Doors for Renewable Energy - 2006-09-29
With the ink barely dry on AB 32 -- the new Global Warming Solutions Act -- Environment California has launched a new campaign calling on congressional candidates to support policies that move America beyond oil and harness clean, renewable, homegrown energy sources for at least one quarter of all energy needs by 2025.

UA eyes a greener campus - 2006-09-28
The UA is already making the switch from exhaustive fossil fuels to renewable ethanol-based fuels

Pumped up about flex fuels - 2006-09-28
Good news for the environment: More motorists filling up with E85

Corn Oil from Ethanol Byproduct Converts into Biodiesel - 2006-09-28
Under a new agreement with an Illinois-based ethanol producer, GS CleanTech Corporation will extract about 12 million gallons per year of corn oil for conversion into a biodiesel feedstock.

Manchester City seeking world first with wind energy plan for stadium - 2006-09-28
Manchester City's football stadium could become the first in the world to be solely powered by renewable energy if an application to install a wind turbine is approved.

Sharp's LCD Plants Use Renewable Energy - 2006-09-28
The energy supply for Sharp Corporation's LCD manufacturing plant now integrates a 5.2-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic (PV) power system, a 1 MW fuel-cell system and a 26.4 MW cogeneration system.

ZAP Forms Joint Venture in China with XEBRA Manufacturer - 2006-09-28
The joint venture involves designing and manufacturing of a new generation of low-cost advanced transportation vehicles that run efficiently on gas, electricity, ethanol and other unspecified advanced technologies and fuels.

Branson Outlines Plans to Cut Carbon Emissions from Aviation by Up to 25%; Calls for Global Air Industry Effort - 2006-09-28
Speaking in New York, Sir Richard revealed that he has written to other airlines, including British Airways, American Airlines and Easyjet; engine and aircraft manufacturers such as Rolls Royce and Boeing; and airport operators including BAA in the UK, urging them to support a new cross-industry forum which will help to deliver practical ways of tackling climate change.

Steel industry selling clean - 2006-09-27
Forget the image of steel mills belching white smoke. Instead, picture steel as a high-tech, eco-friendly industry that's vital to the nation's defense and economy.

Branson's grand power strategy - 2006-09-27
According to some experts, the Virgin boss also is making a canny attempt to get in on the ground floor of a fast growing and innovative global industry.

France Pushes Wider Use of Flex-Fuel Cars by 2007 - 2006-09-27
Cars that can run on ethanol or conventional fuel will be widely available from September 2007 to ease France's dependency on fossil fuels, French Finance Minister Thierry Breton said on Tuesday.

NanoeXa and Argonne National Laboratory to Commercialize Next Generation Lithium Battery Technologies - 2006-09-27
NanoeXa and Decktron have entered into a definitive agreement with Argonne National Laboratory to develop and transfer into commercial use next-generation rechargeable lithium battery technologies from Argonne’s Battery Technology Department.

And that’s going to make all the difference! - 2006-09-26
Chevron to invest $25 M in UC Davis to develop transportation fuels from cellulosic biomass.

University to create own power - 2006-09-26
Loughborough University has announced plans to generate all of its own electricity in a bid to cut carbon dioxide emissions.

Interface Launches Sustainability Consulting Practice - 2006-09-26
Carpet company Interface, Inc. has launched InterfaceRAISE, a corporate consulting resource that will amplify Interface's efforts to educate others seeking to implement the necessary steps for becoming sustainable.

VW Develops All-Electric Microbus Concept - 2006-09-26
Volkswagen of America Electronics Research Laboratory (ERL), located in Palo Alto, California, has taken a 1964 Deluxe Microbus and retrofitted it with a collection of new technologies, including an all-electric drive powered by lithium polymer batteries.

Energy bills cut in 'green' homes - 2006-09-26
A NEW generation of environmentally-conscious converts in York have kitted their homes out with the latest green technology to combat the soaring costs of energy bills.

NASA Study Finds World Warmth Edging Ancient Levels; 1° C Additional Warming Could Constitute Dangerous Change - 2006-09-26
A new study by NASA climatologists finds that the world’s temperature is reaching a level that has not been seen in thousands of years.

Doyle unveils 'bioindustry' proposal - 2006-09-26
Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle unveiled plans to grow bioindustry and renewable energy in Wisconsin through a $450 million public and private investment strategy in renewable fuel sources.

Silicon Valley is using expertise to develop new solar technology - 2006-09-25
As demand for clean energy rises around the world, the nation's high-tech hub is looking to squeeze more money out of silicon.

Quantum Signs Agreement With Miljo Innovasjon to Pursue JV for Electric Vehicles - 2006-09-25
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide has signed a letter of understanding with Miljo Innovasjon AS of Norway that establishes the basis for discussions to structure a joint venture for the development and production of electric vehicles intended for markets in Norway, Europe, and China.

Canadian forests do $93B worth of pollution control per year: economist - 2006-09-25
Canadian forests do $93B worth of pollution control per year: economist DENE MOORE MONTREAL (CP) - The environmental work of Canada's boreal forests in purifying air and water and the tourism dollars they generate are worth at least $93 billion a year, says an economist.

New Corn-to-Ethanol Process Promises Lower Costs, Environmental Benefits - 2006-09-22
The process produces about 2.85 gallons of ethanol for every bushel of corn processed. That output is slightly higher than current methods, but the same process that creates the ethanol also creates other marketable products.

Renewable Energy Reaching a Positive Tipping Point - 2006-09-22
History will judge 2006 as the start of a major paradigm shift for the world's energy infrastructure, according to a leading environmental thinker.

Green Electricity Customers Benefit from Agreement in PA - 2006-09-22
Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future (PennFuture) announced that it, and 16 other parties, had reached a settlement with Pittsburgh-based Duquesne Light Company that will provide $6 million over four years for renewable energy development and conservation programs.

Hybrid Technologies Places Lithium-Ion Powered Electric PT Cruiser as Taxi in NYC - 2006-09-21
Hybrid Technologies will supply a lithium-powered L-PT Cruiser for use as a NYC Yellow Cab.

London Underground - the World's Largest Man-Made Geothermal Energy System - 2006-09-21
Report Predicts That Storage Technology is Set to Become a Key Component in the Renewable Energy Supply Chain

US DOE Releases Climate Change Technology Program Strategic Plan - 2006-09-21
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has released the Climate Change Technology Program (CCTP) Strategic Plan, which details measures to accelerate the development and reduce the cost of new and advanced technologies that avoid, reduce, or capture and store greenhouse gas emissions.

Floating Wind Turbines the Wave of the Future - 2006-09-21
An MIT researcher has a vision: Four hundred huge offshore wind turbines are providing onshore customers with enough electricity to power several hundred thousand homes, and nobody standing onshore can see them.

SunTechnics Enters the Indian Renewable Energy Market - 2006-09-21
SunTechnics, subsidiary of Germany's Conergy Group, announced its market entry in India, with its first assembly facility set up in Bangalore.

SolarWorld Group Supplies Solar Power Technology to China and Italy - 2006-09-21
The SolarWorld subsidiary, Deutsche Solar AG, producer of solar silicon wafers, will supply Euro 350 million [US$ 445 million] worth of wafers to an unnamed Chinese manufacturer of solar cells and solar modules.

Argentine Company Researching New Uses for Ethanol - 2006-09-21
An Argentine company wants to take ethanol beyond the gasoline pump, and is researching ways to use the substance derived from beets, corn and sugar cane to replace fossil fuels in products such as brake fluid and engine coolant.

Retailers see perks of going greener - 2006-09-20
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. shows how adopting environmentally friendly construction can make business sense for retailers and developers if long-term savings on maintenance and energy are considered, speakers at a retail conference in downtown Little Rock said Tuesday.

Renewable Energy Park Uses Three Renewable Energies - 2006-09-20
A subsidiary of PPL Energy Services marked the completion and commercial operation of a renewable energy park comprising three green energy projects in Camden County, New Jersey.

New Mexico should do more to develop its geothermal potential - 2006-09-20
The state could generate 10% to 25% of its power from specific geothermal sites excluding the Valles Caldera area, according to recent reports including the 250 MW estimate in this year’s geothermal task force of the Western Governors Association and the 240 MW to 600 MW range from Sandia National Laboratory.

Termites Could Eat into Oil's Bottom Line - 2006-09-20
In order to make the economic production of cellulosic ethanol viable and cost-effective, the discovery of new enzymes must be found in order to convert agricultural biomass to clean burning fuel. Surprisingly, one rich source of these enzymes has been found in the digestive tracts of termites.

San Francisco looking into tidal energy - 2006-09-19
The tidal force of the waters under the Golden Gate Bridge could create enough energy to power up to 12 percent of San Francisco’s homes, city officials said Monday.

Solar-Powered LEDs to Light Up U.S. Air Bases in the Middle East - 2006-09-19
After successful field trials at two different U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) bases in the Middle East, the USMC has ordered a number of Carmanah Technologies Corp.'s solar-powered LED general illumination systems (Model FP-50) for an air base in the Middle East.

Rell pushes alternative fuels - 2006-09-19
Gov. M. Jodi Rell on Monday announced a four-year, $500 million program of tax cuts, investments and new programs to make the state's energy resources cheaper and greener.

Geothermal Energy Receives Congressional Support - 2006-09-19
Ten Senators urged the Department of Energy to amend its loan guarantee solicitation to include geothermal energy in a bipartisan letter written in response to recent legislation excluding geothermal from the Strategic Plan's mix of eligible renewable energy projects.

Study: A Strategy Based on Fuel Economy Provides Best Outcome for Domestic Automakers - 2006-09-19
A study by the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) has concluded that the strategy with the best financial outcome for domestic automakers is to focus on improving fuel-economy across their lineups.

BP says transition from fossil fuels presents 'huge business opportunity' - 2006-09-19
The reduction of greenhouse gases is important but energy security could drive changes in the near future.

UA switching its vehicles to ethanol - 2006-09-19
The University of Arizona's motor pool is turning to an environmentally friendly ethanol fuel, becoming the first university west of the Mississippi to transition its fleet away from gasoline.

Investors Want Environmentally-Sound Portfolios - 2006-09-19
Research from Flag - a communications consultancy – showed a growing proportion of investors now base their decision to buy on a corporation's "green strategies".

US boffins tap nature to solve energy crisis - 2006-09-19
US scientists have unveiled a research project that aims to manufacture microscopic engines which can generate electricity using just water or heat.

Virgin Group Pledges to Invest $400 M in Renewable Energy - 2006-09-18
he Virgin Group's global empire -- which includes airplanes, music, cell phones, limousines, and most recently space tourism -- officially expanded into the renewable energy market this month with its new company, Virgin Fuels.

Committed to the business of the environment - 2006-09-18
The elevation of Hank Paulson to the top job at the US Treasury provided a boost for all those interested in how environmental concerns are having an impact on the world of finance.

A123Systems Plug-In Hybrid Debuts in Colorado; V2G Analysis Part of the Project - 2006-09-18
The Colorado Governor’s Office of Energy Management and Conservation (OEMC) is working with several partners on a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) demonstration project. The PHEV is appearing at a Clean Energy Partnerships event in Fort Collins, Colorado today as part of Colorado Tech Week.

Cow power plan runs on barnyard byproduct - 2006-09-18
"Welcome to the Saudi Arabia of cattle manure," said Todd Carter, chief executive of Dallas-based Panda Ethanol Inc., as he stepped off a company jet at the municipal airport. "When I smell that, I smell money."

Greener city will save money, Begich says - 2006-09-18
Mayor Mark Begich says Anchorage can trim its contribution to global warming and save money at the same time.

Engineers forge greener path to iron production - 2006-09-18
MIT engineers have demonstrated an eco-friendly way to make iron. The new method eliminates the greenhouse gases usually associated with iron production.

China to Triple Fuel Ethanol Output by 2010 - 2006-09-15
China plans to increase its fuel ethanol output from 1 million tonnes (333 million gallons US) last year to more than 3 million tonnes (1 billion barrels US) by 2010, according to a division chief from the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).

Renewables Making Progress on Capitol Hill - 2006-09-15
Both partial and comprehensive energy bills supporting the solar, wind, biofuels, biomass, geothermal and oceanic energy industries have been introduced in the House and Senate. Many of them add to provisions created in the 2005 Energy Policy Act, which was seen as an important step for renewables.

Caterpillar to Help Develop Remanufacturing Industry in China - 2006-09-15
Remanufacturing is a highly sophisticated form of recycling that takes end-of-life components and turns them into like-new products for a fraction of the cost

An Important Development for Geothermal Power - 2006-09-15
Distributed generation is now a real option for the geothermal industry, opening up more potential resources for power around the world, according to a leading expert on geothermal energy.

Honda to Begin Production of E100 Flex-Fuel Cars for Brazil - 2006-09-15
The Yomiuri Shimbun reports that Honda will begin producing flex-fuel cars capable of running solely on bioethanol—E100. The report follows Honda’s announcement that it, in partnership with RITE, has developed a process for the production of cellulosic ethanol.

Orb Energy to Launch Asian Solar Energy Business - 2006-09-14
Orb Energy is now fully funded and can begin delivery of solar energy systems in India by October after signing with a group of cleantech investors.

AFS Trinity Files Patent for Plug-In Drivetrain; Focus on Affordability - 2006-09-14
AFS Trinity has filed a new patent application addressing the architecture, power electronics and control strategy for the Extreme Hybrid (XH) plug-in it is developing in partnership with Ricardo.

Solar alchemy turns fumes back into fuels - 2006-09-14
Chemists have long hoped to find a method of bringing the combustion of fuel full circle by turning CO2 back into useful hydrocarbons. Now researchers at the University of Messina in Italy have developed an electro-catalytic technique they say could do the job.

Green energy hope - 2006-09-14
Using only air and water, the Hydro Gravitizer would produce carbon-emission-free electricity 24-hours a day, seven days a week. It could replace coal and gas fired boilers in power stations, generate low noise levels and could even be installed underground.

State-of-the-art solar panels set for London's City Hall - 2006-09-14
The panels will provide 70 kW of renewable energy, generating 3.1 million kW of renewable electricity over their lifetime.

Honda develops new way to make biofuel that could boost environmentally friendly cars - 2006-09-14
onda Motor Co. has developed a way to make ethanol fuel from plant waste matter in a process that has the potential to expand the use of biofuels that fight global warming, the Japanese automaker said Thursday.

Organic Farming in Britain Becomes More Mainstream - 2006-09-13
Organic food and farming is becoming more mainstream in Britain with producers attracted by premium prices while health and environmental issues have helped to drive increased demand from consumers.

CEO of AutoNation “Looking Forward” to Selling Plug-In Hybrids; Calls for Increase in Gas Taxes - 2006-09-13
In an opinion piece published in the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel, Mike Jackson, the Chairman and CEO of AutoNation, makes a case for plug-in hybrids.

Renewable Energy a Reality in Downtown Salt Lake City - 2006-09-13
Salt Lake's mayor recently installed a $9,000 solar array, which is heating all of his hot water. He says with the costs getting more competitive and climate change getting worse each year, the future for renewables is bright.

Research on Cellulosic Ethanol Technology Yields Results - 2006-09-13
Commercial production of cellulosic ethanol as a low-cost renewable fuel by Mascoma Corp., a cellulosic biomass-to-ethanol company, is one step closer to becoming a reality.

B.C. minister believes biodiesel is biggest change in history of farming - 2006-09-12
With the high cost of oil on the world market, B.C. Agriculture Minister Pat Bell believes biodiesel is the answer for consistent fuel prices and flagging farmers' profits.

rizona Governor Issues Executive Order for Reduction of Greenhouse Gases; Focus on Transportation - 2006-09-12
Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano has signed an Executive Order (2006-13) that sets a goal for the state to cut emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases to 2000 levels by 2020 and 50% below 2000 levels by 2040.

Renewable Energy System Uses Seawater to Cool Buildings - 2006-09-12
With this system it is possible to save up to 20 to 50 percent of current energy costs for cooling -- a savings equivalent to Euro 1-2 million [US$1.27 million to $US2.5 million]) per year.

US Senators Hold Pentagon Nominee Until Rumsfeld Releases Wind Farm Report - 2006-09-12
U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Barack Obama (D-IL) told Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld last Thursday that they would hold up a key administration nomination until Rumsfeld released a long-overdue report that is delaying the construction of wind farms across the Midwest.

Solar City to Advance Renewable Energy Down Under - 2006-09-12
The Australian government endorses trial solar project as part of a $75 million initiative.

Florida county plans to vaporize landfill trash - 2006-09-11
A Florida county has grand plans to ditch its dump, generate electricity and help build roads — all by vaporizing garbage at temperatures hotter than the sun.

Nordex to Supply Multi-MW Wind Turbines to Ireland - 2006-09-11
Nordex AG has received a contract worth about Euro 20 million [US$ 25.4 million] from Ireland to supply nine N90/2500 turbines to County Limerick in July 2007.

Dow Forms 'Water Solutions' Business - 2006-09-11
Dow Chemical says it will launch a business unit comprised of brands and technologies designed to advance the science of desalination, water purification, contaminant removal and water recycling.

Hawaii to get more wind power - 2006-09-11
Hawaii is about to get another major wind power project, and the details about it will be announced this week at the State Capitol.

Nova Scotia Renewable Energy Advocates Call for Feed-In Tariffs - 2006-09-11
Offering pre-fixed and fair "Feed-in Tariff" prices to be paid by all utilities for renewable energy, SOCs have led to the successful expansion of renewable energy in China, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland and Ontario.

Modern, Clean Diesel Technology Made Better with Biodiesel from DaimlerChrysler - 2006-09-11
Modern, clean diesel engines will be a cornerstone of America''s energy solutions, and clean, renewable biodiesel fuel will be critical to the success of diesel-powered vehicles in the U.S. market, a DaimlerChrysler executive says.

Research on Wind Energy Technology along U.S.-Mexico Border - 2006-09-11
New Mexico State University (NMSU) researchers and students are advancing the development of wind energy technology along the U.S.-Mexico border, with the ultimate goal of wind energy commercialization.

New PV Materials Enable Reduced Silicon Use in Solar Cells - 2006-09-11
Using new lead- and cadmium-free photovoltaic (PV) materials developed by Ferro Electronic Material Systems will enable solar cell manufacturers to significantly reduce silicon usage in manufacturing multi-crystalline solar cells.

County pushes building green - 2006-09-08
Workshop encourages developers to adopt eco-friendly approach, which could reduce energy bills.

Maryland Office Building & HQ Commit to 100% Wind Energy - 2006-09-08
Lerner Enterprises and The Tower Companies committed to purchasing 100% wind renewable energy credits for their Washington, DC office building, Washington Square and their combined headquarters building in Bethesda, Maryland.

In the Iraqi war zone, US Army calls for 'green' power - 2006-09-08
Memo to Pentagon brass from the top United States commander in western Iraq: Renewable energy - solar and wind-power generators - urgently needed to help win the fight. Send soon.

Silicon Research Will Transform Solar Cells - 2006-09-08
Patent is pending on new technology from Los Alamos National Laboratory.

High hopes for processing fuel from plant stems and leaves - 2006-09-08
The project at Stickle's farm is one of many efforts in fields and laboratories across the country to develop ethanol from plants and biomass other than kernels of corn.

Fast-Growing Poplars Could Be Ethanol Source - 2006-09-07
Purdue University researchers are using genetic tools to design trees that can readily and inexpensively yield the substances needed to produce ethanol.

New Book Cites Inevitability of Solar Energy - 2006-09-07
As the energy crisis escalates -- and the price of gas and electricity with it -- a new book just released from MIT Press predicts that in the next two decades, solar will become the cheapest energy source for most applications, and will be widely adopted by consumers in both the developed and developing worlds.

EPA Proposes Renewable Fuel Standard Rules; 3.71% for 2007 - 2006-09-07
The new regulation proposes that 3.71% of all the gasoline sold or dispensed to US motorists in 2007 be renewable fuel.

HOK Forms Alliance with Australian Firm to Advance Sustainable Design Innovation - 2006-09-07
Global design firm HOK has entered into a strategic alliance with Advanced Environmental, a specialist environmental division of Australia-based Lincolne Scott consulting engineers, to advance sustainable design expertise and innovation in commercial building projects throughout the U.S.

EPA and Ports Collaborate on Hybrid Yard Tractors, Electric and Hydraulic - 2006-09-07
The US EPA’s West Coast Collaborative, the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach are collaborating to develop and test hybrid technology yard tractors for use on container terminals.

Honda Develops Bio-Fabric for Use in Automobile Interiors - 2006-09-07
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., announced it has succeeded in developing bio-fabric, a plant-based fabric with excellent durability and resistance to sunlight, for use as a surface material in automobile interiors.

Johnson Controls-Saft Signs Deal with Automaker for Li-Ion Batteries for MY2008 Hybrid - 2006-09-06
The Johnson Controls-Saft Advanced Power Solutions (JCS) joint venture has signed a letter of intent with a major vehicle manufacturer to supply lithium-ion hybrid vehicle batteries. The LOI is for the development phase, which is expected to lead to volume production for a late 2008 model year vehicle.

CalCars to Become For-Profit PHEV Company - 2006-09-06
CalCars, the non-profit founded in 2002 to advance the development of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), has decided to convert to a for-profit company that actually builds commercial products.

Schools Looking Toward Wind Power - 2006-09-06
Schools across Minnesota are hoping to create a revenue source and an educational experience for students by tapping the font of renewable energy.

Zero net energy building project recruits nine more international companies - 2006-09-06
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) announced today that nine more multinationals have joined the Energy Efficiency in Buildings (EEB) project.

Impending energy gap could be filled by wind power - 2006-09-06
Many energy forecasts have significantly overestimated global oil and gas reserves, and a serious shortfall between demand and supply could be evident within the next ten years.

US Sales of Hybrids Hit New High in August: 26,189 Units, 1.8% of LDV Market - 2006-09-06
Sales of hybrids in the US continued to climb in August, with a total of 26,189 units sold. That represents an increase of 21.4% from August 2005 and an increase of 2.2% from July 2006.

Worldwide Solar Power Generation Growing Fast - 2006-09-05
According to speakers at the 21st European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition in Dresden, world wide solar power generation is expected to increase by 25 per cent this year.

Green leaves inspire solar cells - 2006-09-05
Synthetic molecules that mimic chlorophyll in plants may one day form the basis of highly efficient solar cells, say Australian researchers.

Development at Dow Corning Could Ease Silicon Shortage - 2006-09-05
Leading silicon producer has begun large-scale manufacturing of metallurgical-grade silicon feedstock for PV cells.

GE and NGC to Develop Wind Turbine Gearbox in China - 2006-09-05
GE Energy and Nanjing High Speed & Accurate Gear Company (NGC) signed an agreement to jointly develop gearboxes for GE's 1.5-megawatt (MW) wind turbines.

PG&E Invites its Customers to Join Plug-in Partners, Sign Petition - 2006-09-05
Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) is sending an invitation in September bills to its 5.1 million customers to sign the Plug-in Partners online petition to encourage automakers to develop and to deploy plug-in hybrids (PHEVs).

New Solar Hybrid Product Successful in Field Tests - 2006-09-01
Retail stores are interested in the product because they believe the natural lighting will increase sales. Schools and offices like the product because of its potential to increase productivity and lower energy costs.

California and 11 other states are suing EPA to force curbs on greenhouse gases - 2006-09-01
The Supreme Court could send the matter back to the EPA with orders to take up global warming in a way that either would lead to a set of rules mandating emission cuts or a legally persuasive rationale against doing that.

Five Megawatt Turbine Installed Offshore - 2006-09-01
For the first time, an REpower type 5M wind turbine has been set up on the open sea.

NEXT-GENERATION BATHROOMS - 2006-09-01
Eco-Friendly Toilets Hit the Market