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Avoiding Another Smart Grid False Start
GTM Research analyst Gerry Runte lays out the potential consequences of a short-term view towards developing distribution automation programs.
Date: 10/23/2012
Type: Article
Technologies: Smart Grid
Tags: communication, distribution automation programs, distribution grids, GTM research
AVOB's energy monitor.
AVOB Takes PC Power-Saving to the Processor
French startup AVOB says it can achieve a 20 percent increase in the efficiency of networked PCs by ramping down processor speed and voltage while a computer is working, all without sacrificing functionality.
Date: 09/27/2010
Type: Article
Technologies: Computing and Networks
Tags: networked PCs, power consumption, power saving settings, processor speed
Automakers Turn to Simulation-Driven Design to Meet Efficiency Rules
Advanced modeling software is helping accelerate carmakers' efforts toward vehicle light-weighting for fuel economy and carbon emissions reductions.
Date: 11/29/2011
Type: News
Technologies: Transportation
Tags: computer modeling, fuel efficiency, vehicle efficiency
The Scuderi Group's prototype split-cycle two-cylinder engine
Automakers Show Interest in an Unusual Engine Design
A new type of engine that stores compressed air could improve fuel economy by as much as 50 percent.
Date: 01/24/2011
Type: Article
Technologies: Transportation
Tags: fuel economy, fuel efficiency, internal combustion engine, vehicle efficiency
Autodesk’s Ambition to Change the Green Building Industry
Autodesk is working on upgrading their building performance modeling software to make energy retrofits cheaper, easier, and more accessible to small scale building owners.
Date: 08/28/2009
Type: News
Technologies: Modeling
Tags: Autodesk, energy modeling, green building, software
Ausra Sells Planned Plant to First Solar
Ausra sells planned CA solar farm to First Solar, resulting in the cancellation of Ausra’s contract to provide 177 megawatts to PG&E- a setback in the utility’s efforts to meet state-mandated renewable-energy targets.
Date: 11/05/2009
Type: News
Technologies: Solar/Photovoltaics, Utilities
Tags: First Solar, PG&E, solar plant
At What Cost Do We Want Green Homes?
As green building becomes more popular, homeowners are taking different approaches to green living. A study found that the most common reason for going green was cost saving measures associated with energy efficiency.
Date: 08/16/2009
Type: Blog
Technologies: Buildings
Tags: building efficiency, energy efficient homes, green building
Arun Majumdar: Video & Presentation
There is a mismatch of population density and electricity use in the world today.
Date: 05/21/2009
Type: Slides, Video
Technologies: General Information, Energy Efficiency Policy
Tags: electricity use, polulation, regulation, solar, storage, Title 24
A marine sponge that produces silicon dioxide fibers.
Artificial cells evolve proteins to structure semiconductors
Ever wonder about Daniel Morse's work? He and his colleagues develop biologically-inspired, nanostructured semiconductors modeled after sea sponges. Learn the basics!
Date: 07/02/2012
Type: News
Technologies: Energy Storage
Tags: Daniel Morse, semiconductors
ARPA-E: $100 MIllion for Buildings, Energy Storage, Dispatchable Energy
The Department of Energy's ARPA-E will distribute $100 million for research on energy efficient building technologies and smart grid concepts.
Date: 03/02/2010
Type: Blog
Technologies: Buildings, Energy Efficiency Policy, Smart Grid
Tags: ARPA-E, building technologies, DOE

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