Energy
Largest Commercial Solar Array in Georgia
The largest commercial solar array in the state was commissioned last week in Dalton, GA. USFloors, a nationwide leader in sustainable flooring, installed an 144.48 kW solar array on their facilities. USFloors President Piet Dossche explained, “The array is expected to more than cover the energy needs for our green building, producing enough energy to power [...]
Intel Plans Eight New Solar Installations in Four States
Increases Renewable Energy Credit Purchase by Ten Percent
Intel has contracted new solar electric installations targeted at eight U.S. locations in four states, generating approximately 2.5 megawatts of clean solar energy.
Intel increased its renewable energy credit purchases by 10 percent – powering more than 51 percent of Intel’s estimated U.S. electricity use – and [...]
Cogeneration Project to Support Mexico’s Drive to Increase Energy Efficiency
GE Technology to Convert Conventional Plant into the Country’s Largest Cogeneration Facility
GE (NYSE: GE) gas turbine technology will be used to convert a conventional power plant into the first large-scale cogeneration plant in Mexico, which will offer increased efficiency and will supply process steam to one of the country’s most important natural gas complexes. The [...]
China Selects GE Technology Again to Support Rapid Growth in Wind Energy Sector
Three Projects with HECIC New Energy will Add 132 MW to China’s Renewable Energy Capacity
SCHENECTADY, N.Y.–Tuesday, January 12, 2010– GE (NYSE: GE) announced that it has signed contracts to supply 88 wind turbines to HECIC New Energy Co., Ltd, one of China’s leading wind energy developers, for three new projects in Hebei and Shanxi Provinces. [...]
DOE Steps Lead to Significant Increase in Compliance with Energy Efficiency Reporting Requirements
160 manufacturers certify energy use for over 600,000 residential products
WASHINGTON DC - The Department of Energy announced that it has received certifications for over 600,000 residential appliances in 15 different product categories in response to the Department’s enhanced energy efficiency enforcement efforts.
DOE Announces Clean Energy Projects for Low-Carbon Communities of the Americas Initiative
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In support of the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas announced by President Obama at the 2009 Summit of the Americas, Secretary Steven Chu announced that the U.S. Department of Energy has selected three initial projects under the Low-Carbon Communities of the Americas (LCCA) – a program launched in June 2009 [...]
DOE Announces Additional Energy Efficiency Enforcement Action to Protect Consumers
Consent Decree with Haier America to Ensure Affected Products Deliver Required Energy and Cost Savings
Washington, DC – The Department of Energy announced today that it has entered into a Consent Decree with Haier America resolving an investigation into whether Haier violated DOE’s energy efficiency standards. DOE’s investigation led Haier to determine that a parts defect [...]
Didcot power stations cope with winter freeze
Power station workers at Didcot in Oxfordshire braved the snow and hazardous driving conditions today to keep the country’s electricity supplies topped up as freezing temperatures led to higher power demands.
Aberthaw Power Station helps Wales in winter freeze
Power station workers at Aberthaw in the Vale of Glamorgan braved the snow and hazardous driving conditions today to keep the country’s electricity supplies topped up as freezing temperatures led to higher power demands.
Tilbury Power Station copes with winter freeze
Power station workers at Tilbury Power Station in Essex braved the snow and hazardous driving conditions today to keep the country’s electricity supplies topped up as freezing temperatures led to higher power demands.