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A Drop in U.S. CO2 Emissions
The United States emitted the smallest amount of energy-related carbon dioxide in a January-to-March stretch since 1992.
Date: 08/22/2012
Type: News
Technologies: Utilities
Tags: coal, natural gas, natural gas fired power plants
Solar, wind power get Pentagon boost
The Pentagon has a strong interest in using renewable energy and alternative fuels to improve U.S. energy security. U.S. Defense Department will encourage solar and wind companies to build facilities around military bases, making each base less dependent on the nation's electricity grid.
Date: 08/17/2012
Type: Article
Technologies: Solar/Photovoltaics
Tags: military, solar power, U.S. Defense Department, wind power
LED Fixture Prices Fall 24% in Two Years—How Much Lower Can They Go?
The price of LEDs has dropped significantly over the past two years. Now the question remains: will the price of LEDs continue to drop, increase, or plateau? The article looks at three market drivers to answer this question.
Date: 08/16/2012
Type: Article
Technologies: Lighting & Displays
Tags: Groom Energy, LED, price
Open Source Solar Energy: Zenman Energy's Solar Steam Engine
There are many alternatives to home PV systems, including solar water heaters and solar powered steam engines. Zenman Energy, a nonprofit that focuses on solar research, is developing an inexpensive solar steam engine generator.
Date: 08/15/2012
Type: Article
Technologies: Solar/Photovoltaics
Tags: solar energy, steam engine, Zenman Energy
Flexible Battery Technology Hits Highest Density Yet
Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have been developing a thin-film, bendable, lithium-ion battery that can be used in a variety of applications. Imagine flexible gadgets that can be powered by bending them.
Date: 08/14/2012
Type: Article
Technologies: Batteries
Tags: bendable, flexible
More of President Clinton on Efficiency, Solar, Wind, and Political Realities
Former President Bill Clinton spoke at the National Clean Energy Summit in Las Vegas. He covers the importance of renewable energy and energy efficiency, among other topics.
Date: 08/13/2012
Type: Article
Technologies: Climate Change, Economic Impact
Tags: Clinton, National Clean Energy Summit, Senator Harry Reid
Institute Newsletter: Summer 2012
In this Issue: News about Jeff and Judy Henley's lead gift; Announcement of architectural firm selection for new building; News on our 2012 Technology Roundtable on CPV; Exciting breakthroughs in research; and faculty members' presentations from the National Academy of Engineering Symposium.
Date: 08/13/2012
Utility ComEd Launches Data Center Efficiency Program
ComEd, a Chicago based utility company, has introduced an efficiency program aimed at reducing the energy use of data centers. The program will help data centers improve cooling, power delivery, and IT capabilities.
Date: 08/10/2012
Type: News
Technologies: Data Centers
Tags: Chicago, ComEd
Architect Selected for Henley Hall
We are pleased to announce the selection of architectural firm KieranTimberlake to design a new home for the Institute. The building will be named Henley Hall in honor of Jeff and Judy Henley's lead gift, and will be a symbol of the Institute and UC Santa Barbara's commitment to energy efficiency.
Date: 08/09/2012
Type: News
NREL Study Shows Renewable Energy Potential in Every State
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory produced a study looking at available renewable energy sources and potential of all 50 states. Economic and market constraints will ultimately determine which renewable methods might be used.
Date: 08/08/2012
Type: Article
Technologies: Utilities
Tags: NREL, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. RE Technical Potential

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