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Local Sources for Sustainable Energy‬

by: Minnesota 2020

How can communities take advantage of local resources to produce enough energy to meet their needs? This research ... more ...

Agriculture, Biofuels, Campus Sustainability, Clean Tech, Engineering, Renewable Energy, Science, Solar, Wind
Mission Zero House: A Net-Zero Renovation of a Historic House

by: Matthew Grocoff

There are 130 million homes in the U.S. and they are responsible for 25% of the nation's green house gas emissions. See ... more ...

Activism, Adaptation, Architecture, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Economics, Efficiency, Geothermal, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living, Renewable Energy, Solar, Water
Smart Meters = Smarter Grid

by: Team #THINKFWD

The first step towards a smarter, sustainable power grid is putting the information about energy consumer’s habits ... more ...

Adaptation, Clean Tech, Engineering, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living
Growing Energy Labs, Inc: Creating the Internet of Energy

by: Growing Energy Labs, Inc.

Capturing sunlight to power our homes at night has been one of the key problems businesses and scientists have been ... more ...

Business, Clean Tech, Green Building, Green Communities, Renewable Energy, Science, Solar
The Personal Electric Vehicle: Arcimoto

by: Eric Fritz

The Arcimoto is a personal electric vehicle that will carry you, a passenger and some groceries--just enough for ... more ...

Clean Tech, Efficiency, Electric Cars, Transportation
Year-Round Greenhouse Gardening

by: Susan Powers

Want greens in the middle of winter? Most northern greenhouse gardeners would have to use heaters to keep their plants ... more ...

Agriculture, Campus Sustainability, Clean Tech, Colleges and Universities, Education, Efficiency, EPA P3, Green Communities, Renewable Energy, Science, Solar, Water
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Toward a Low Energy Computer: Efficient Caches

by: National Science Foundation

In an NSF-sponsored project, computer scientists at the University of Utah have developed techniques to reduce the ... more ...

Adaptation, Business, Clean Tech, Colleges and Universities, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Communities, Green Living
A Song About Hydrogen Fuel Cells

by: Gabriella Zanengo & Charles Robinson

Here's an ode to get behind: "A hydrogen fuel cell is in the making. It breaks down water it turns it in the fuel ... more ...

Clean Tech, Colleges and Universities, Efficiency, Electric Cars, Music, Renewable Energy, Transportation
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Polymers for Stronger, More Efficient Solar Cells

by: National Science Foundation

Science at work! ... more ...

Clean Tech, Engineering, Science, Solar
Glass Powder Absorbs Oil, Waste from Water and Air

by: National Science Foundation

NSF-sponsored research at an Ohio college has led to a revolutionary discovery, a new form of silica glass that can ... more ...

Adaptation, Business, Clean Tech, Economics, Science
Going With the Flow

by: Carlos Barrera

Thermodynamic Technology Development – Atypical InFlow Device GEARTURBINE PROJECT Atypical InFlow Thermodynamic ... more ...

Clean Tech, Efficiency, Engineering, Renewable Energy, Science, Transportation
US Department of Labor Rep: Green Jobs are Everywhere

by: Jane Oates

Jane Oates from Department of Labor is working to create jobs for Americans all over the country. Where are they ... more ...

Adaptation, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Economics, Green Living
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Using the Laws of Physics: Heat Rises

by: Elisa Stone

I have designed the eco-safe top slider window which allows for safe and cool ventilation in any home or office space. ... more ...

Architecture, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living, Science
The Future of Smart Communities: Public/Private Partnerships

by: Tim Greeff

Tim Greeff, Policy Director at the Clean Economy Network, tells us why Verizon may hold the key to green communities and ... more ...

Business, Clean Tech, Engineering, Green Living
Greening our Schools and Creating Sustainability Natives

by: COMMITForum

Check out some ideas by Rachel Gutter and Richard Fedrizzi of the U.S. Green Building Council.  These two have big plans ... more ...

Adaptation, Architecture, Clean Tech, Engineering, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living
Changing the Urban Landscape

by: Team #THINKFWD

Our team profiled the City College of New York team for the Solar Decathlon. This team decided to create what they ... more ...

Adaptation, Architecture, Clean Tech, Engineering, Green Building, Green Living, Renewable Energy, Solar, Solar Decathlon
Altering Solar Conventions

by: Team #THINKFWD

California schools SCI-Arc and Caltech team up to make CHIP (Compact Hyper-Insulated Prototype). The student-run team ... more ...

Adaptation, Architecture, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Economics, Education, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living, Science, Solar, Solar Decathlon
Ascension Island Green Way
Tomorrow’s Solar Communities, Today

by: JD Polk

Environmental Prototype Homes Of Tommorrow (EPHOT Inc)a 501c non-profit will buy, rehab, retrofit with co-generating ... more ...

Architecture, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living, Natural Disasters, Renewable Energy, Solar
A Sustainable Way to Think About Safety

by: Ramaswamy Nagarajan

How can we make flame retardants--normally environmentally unfriendly substances--into sustainable products? Researchers ... more ...

Biomimicry, Clean Tech, Science
Energy Efficient and Alive

by: Team #THINKFWD

Purdue University brought their green design, the INhome, to the 2011 Solar Decathlon in Washington DC. They turn a ... more ...

Architecture, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Efficiency, Engineering, Geothermal, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living, Health, Science, Solar, Solar Decathlon
Water, Water Everywhere. Or Is It?

by: Organica-Sustainable Water

Americans use more than 400 billion gallons of water in a single day, that’s more than our total oil consumption in a ... more ...

Adaptation, Architecture, Business, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Economics, Education, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living, Policy, Science, Water
Keeping Cool with Concrete

by: Team #THINKFWD

Team New Jersey, a collaboration of Rutgers University and the New Jersey Institute of Technology, built the ENJOY ... more ...

Clean Tech, Climate Change, Engineering, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living, Renewable Energy, Science, Solar, Solar Decathlon
Growing Urban Forests: The Secret to Cleaner, Cooler, City Air

by: American Society of Landscape Architects

From our sustainable landscape series, check out how urban forests cool and clean the air, store excess carbon, and ... more ...

Architecture, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Economics, Efficiency, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living, Health, Transportation, Water
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Smaller Particles Could Mean More Efficient Solar Panels

by: National Science Foundation

Studies done by Mark Lusk and colleagues at the Colorado School of Mines could significantly improve the efficiency of ... more ...

Adaptation, Architecture, Clean Tech, Engineering, Green Building, Green Living, Solar
E-cube: A Spacious Change of Pace

by: E-CUBE

E-cube meets the needs of today with room to spare. The only solar decathlete with a two story design, E-cube literally ... more ...

Architecture, Clean Tech, Education, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Communities, Renewable Energy, Solar, Solar Decathlon
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Robots to Monitor Oil Spills Where Humans Can’t Reach

by: National Science Foundation

The University of Minnesota’s Center for Distributed Robotics is developing an amphibious robotic system, the ... more ...

Adaptation, Clean Tech, Engineering
Setting a New Standard with CHIP

by: SCIArc/Caltech Solar Decathlon 2011 Team

What will the homes of the future look like? How will we live in them and how will they occupy space and use precious ... more ...

Architecture, Art, Business, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Economics, Education, Efficiency, Electric Cars, Engineering, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living, Humor, International Climate Negotiations, Renewable Energy, Science, Solar, Solar Decathlon, Uncategorized
Strongest at the Core

by: TEAM FIU PerFORM[D]ance House

Much like a dancer, the PerFORM(D)ance House relies heavily on its core to generate power. How does this help the house ... more ...

Architecture, Clean Tech, Education, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living, GreenGov, Renewable Energy, Solar, Solar Decathlon
CHIP-ing in Against Climate Change

by: SCIArc/Caltech Solar Decathlon 2011 Team

When engineering and designing infrastructure of the future it is imperative that we first understand the consequences ... more ...

Architecture, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Building, Green Living, Renewable Energy, Solar, Solar Decathlon
Hot and Cold: Finding the Energy Balance

by: SCIArc/Caltech Solar Decathlon 2011 Team

All mechanical systems in our house design have been selected to optimize the tradeoff between energy savings and cost ... more ...

Architecture, Business, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Education, Efficiency, Engineering, Featured Community Blog, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living, GreenGov, Humor, Renewable Energy, Science, Solar, Solar Decathlon, Uncategorized
The Rhythmic Style of the PerFORM[D]ance House

by: TEAM FIU PerFORM[D]ance House

The FIU PerFORM[D]ance House is a truly sustainable Florida house. Powered entirely by the sun, the house performs in ... more ...

Architecture, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Building, Green Living, Solar, Solar Decathlon
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Use of Plug-in Cars May Increase Due to Smaller Batteries

by: National Science Foundation

Researchers determined that hybrid and plug-in vehicles with small battery packs could provide cost-effective reduction ... more ...

Adaptation, Business, Clean Tech, Electric Cars, Green Living, Hybrid Vehicles
Not Quite a CHIP Off the Old Block

by: SCIArc/Caltech Solar Decathlon 2011 Team

CHIP'S Architectural concept is driven by the two sides of the net zero equation: energy production and energy ... more ...

Architecture, Art, Ask an Expert, Business, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Economics, Education, Efficiency, Electric Cars, Engineering, Featured Community Blog, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living, GreenGov, Humor, Renewable Energy, Science, Solar, Solar Decathlon, Uncategorized
SolarCross: Let the Sun Help with that Hill

by: Solarcross

This is SolarCross, a true multi-hybrid bicycle. It comes complete with 18-speed freewheel drive, solar electric and the ... more ...

Adaptation, Biking, Clean Tech, Education, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Living, Military, Solar, Transportation
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A New Biofuel – Mixed Prairie Grasses

by: National Science Foundation

Mixed prairie grasses, grown on degraded land, may be a better source of biofuel than corn ethanol or soybean biodiesel. ... more ...

Adaptation, Biofuels, Clean Tech, Science
Harnessing Solar Power for Hot Water

by: Mark Leisher

Heating your water with solar energy makes sense. The technology is affordable, hassle free and environmentally ... more ...

Business, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Engineering, Science, Solar
Inside and Out of the Solar Homestead

by: Solar Homestead

Home has never felt quite like, well, home, as it does in Appalachian State's Solar Decathlon entry. The Solar Homestead ... more ...

Architecture, Clean Tech, Education, Engineering, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living, Renewable Energy, Science, Solar, Solar Decathlon
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System 1: Smart Greywater Recycling System

by: Francesco Dorigo

System 1 is a self-contained fully functional greywater collection, processing and disbursement system. The system runs ... more ...

Clean Tech, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living, Water
The House is Here! Team Tidewater Begins Construction on Unit 6

by: Team Tidewater Virginia

In May, the modules of the Unit 6 were delivered and assembled on campus at Old Dominion University. Since then, the ... more ...

Architecture, Clean Tech, Green Building, Green Living, Science, Solar, Solar Decathlon
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Ocean Circulation Plays a Major Role in Controlling Greenhouse Gas Fluctuations

by: National Science Foundation

Over time, warming events in Greenland and the North Atlantic were followed by gradual cooling. These changes correlate ... more ...

Adaptation, Clean Tech, Climate Change, International Climate Negotiations, Oceans, Water
A Winning WaterShed: Maryland Takes Home Top Prize

by: WaterShed at the University of Maryland

WaterShed, the University of Maryland’s 1st-place entry into the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon 2011, is a ... more ...

Architecture, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Green Living, Renewable Energy, Solar, Solar Decathlon
A “Six Pack” You Can Live In

by: Team Tidewater Virginia

A look into the different factors that influenced the design of the Unit 6–a net zero solar house entered into the ... more ...

Architecture, Clean Tech, Engineering, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living, Solar, Solar Decathlon
Would You Buy a WaterShed House?

by: WaterShed at the University of Maryland

WaterShed, the University of Maryland’s entry into the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon 2011, is a ... more ...

Architecture, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living, Renewable Energy, Solar Decathlon, Water
Team Empowerhouse Creates A New Vision for Affordable, Sustainable Housing

by: Empowerhouse Collaborative

Can solar energy and other sustainable technologies create a new vision for affordable housing? That is the goal of the ... more ...

Activism, Architecture, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Efficiency, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living, GreenGov, Renewable Energy, Solar, Solar Decathlon
FLeX House: Construction in Florida’s Rainy Season

by: Team Florida

FLeX House is designed in a holistic way as a sustainable, pre-fabricated, maximized efficiency house prototype that can ... more ...

Architecture, Clean Tech, Education, Green Building, Green Living, Solar, Solar Decathlon
Engineering Shelter for a Demanding Climate

by: Middlebury Solar Decathlon 2011

This video is part of a series of four videos (Walkthrough, Market Appeal, Architecture, and Engineering) submitted to ... more ...

Agriculture, Architecture, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Building, Green Communities, Renewable Energy, Science, Solar, Solar Decathlon
New York Solar-Thermal Technology Models Home Efficiency

by: Team New York Solar Decathlon

The Solar Roofpod is a piece of urban infrastructure which captures the most underutilized energy, the sun, and utilizes ... more ...

Adaptation, Architecture, Clean Tech, Education, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living, Renewable Energy, Solar, Solar Decathlon, Water
The CCNY Roofpod: An Eco-Conscious Investment Opportunity

by: Team New York Solar Decathlon

The Roofpod is more than just a house, more than an energy source or a garden; it is a piece of urban infrastructure, ... more ...

Adaptation, Architecture, Clean Tech, Economics, Education, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living, Renewable Energy, Solar, Solar Decathlon, Water
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Active and Passive Systems Ignite Team Tennessee’s Living Light

by: Living Light

The University of Tennessee’s Living Light house incorporates the knowledge of Tennessee’s past and present to create an ... more ...

Architecture, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living, Renewable Energy, Solar, Solar Decathlon
Bohemian Roof City: Team New York Builds for the Solar Decathlon

by: Team New York Solar Decathlon

The Solar Roofpod is a “penthouse with a purpose,” designed to respond to the market for economical new housing in ... more ...

Adaptation, Architecture, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living, Renewable Energy, Solar, Solar Decathlon
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New Technique Rapidly Analyzes Chemical Composition of Organic Aerosols

by: National Science Foundation

Researchers have developed a new way to monitor organic aerosols (OA)–a sizable class of atmospheric aerosols, ... more ...

Adaptation, Clean Tech, Climate Change, International Climate Negotiations, Science
Proposed Federal Law Would Strengthen Controls on Toxic Chemicals, Confirm Safety for Consumers

by: Assignment Earth

We are exposed to hundreds of chemicals every day in household items that you might not expect to be potentially ... more ...

Activism, Business, Clean Tech, Economics, Green Communities, Green Living, GreenGov, Health, Policy, Science
Sewanee Students Boost Fuel Efficiency of the Ford "Eco" Explorer

by: Spike Hosch

So long as you have the power of innovation, there is no such thing as junk. The Eco-Auto Club, a student ... more ...

Adaptation, Clean Tech, Education, Efficiency, Engineering, Transportation
Plastic Leaf Technology Mimics Trees to Reduce Carbon Levels

by: energyNOW

New technology could mimic trees by pulling carbon out of the air. The same technology could convert CO2 into ... more ...

Adaptation, Biomimicry, Business, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Engineering
Scientists Urge Carbon Capture and Storage for Coal Power Plants

by: energyNOW

The same chemicals we use in shampoo and conditioner could capture CO2 from power plant smokestacks and help limit ... more ...

Business, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Efficiency, Engineering, Policy, Science
Advancing Solar Energy Technology to Solve the Global Energy Crisis

by: University of Michigan College of Engineering

In an hour, the sun spreads more energy over the surface of the Earth than our civilization uses in a year. Michigan's ... more ...

Clean Tech, Green Living, Renewable Energy, Solar
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Installing a Solar Panel Network on Electric Poles

by: JD Polk

In 1995, I proposed to Florida Light and Power they install two photovoltaic (PV) panels per pole. How many giant metal ... more ...

Activism, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Engineering, Policy, Renewable Energy, Solar
Ole Miss Set to Equip Over 100 Buildings With Energy Monitors

by: Sara Giles & Casey Holliday

Ole Miss, using SmartSynch technology, can monitor energy use by building and work towards a goal of 20% energy ... more ...

Clean Tech, Economics, Education, Efficiency, Green Communities, Green Living
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Amplifying the Sun With Aluminum Reflectors

by: Non Encrypted

I boosted battery capacity in my solar porch lights by adding an aluminum reflectors to double sunlight on the PV chip ... more ...

Activism, Adaptation, Architecture, Business, Clean Tech, Education, Efficiency, Science, Solar
Michigan Engineering Builds Hand-Woven Wind Turbines in Guatemala

by: University of Michigan College of Engineering

University of Michigan BLUElab engineering students develop a wind turbine in a Guatemalan village using only locally ... more ...

Activism, Adaptation, Clean Tech, Engineering, Green Building, Green Communities, Renewable Energy, Science, Wind
Corn v. Oil: Are Bioplastics a Viable Replacement for Petroleum-Based Products?

by: energyNOW

Americans use 40 billion plastic utensils every year at cookouts, picnics, and around the home. Almost all of them are ... more ...

Agriculture, Clean Tech, Green Living
Tennessee Students Engineer Eco-Vehicle That Drives for Pennies

by: Paul Frymier

Most commuters in urban areas drive to work a distance of less than 15 miles, one-way. Most of these are single ... more ...

Clean Tech, Colleges and Universities, Economics, Education, Efficiency, Electric Cars, Engineering, EPA P3
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Plasma-Based Hydrogen Generation From Sea Water

by: Michael Thomas

Advanced Plasma Industries (API) is an innovative technology research & development company based in Maryland, ... more ...

Clean Tech, Efficiency, Engineering, Natural Gas, Oceans, Renewable Energy, Science, Water
Environmental Prototype Homes of Tomorrow: Solar-Powerd Micro Housing

by: JD Polk

We are a 501c non profit corporation. Our company is based on the belief that our recipients’ dire needs are of ... more ...

Activism, Architecture, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Economics, Education, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living, Natural Disasters, Policy, Renewable Energy, Solar
Solving the Nation’s Dependency on Foreign Oil and Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Landfills

by: Agilyx

Agilyx is the first in the world to economically convert difficult-to-recycle waste plastics into crude oil through a ... more ...

Clean Tech, Engineering, Green Building, Renewable Energy, Science
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Hydrogen on Demand for All Transportation

by: Terry Jackson

Hello neighbours, I, a 52-year-old male technician from Oakville, Ontario, Canada, have created and built a working ... more ...

Business, Clean Tech, Economics, Education, Efficiency, Engineering, Health, Hydroelectric, Renewable Energy, Science, Transportation, Water
Leveraging the Landscape to Manage Water

by: American Society of Landscape Architects

From our sustainable landscape series, this animation shows you how green roofs, permeable pavements and other green ... more ...

Adaptation, Architecture, Business, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Economics, Education, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living, Health, Water
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Neighborhood Cooperatives to Alleviate Energy Dependence

by: Kasey Carlson

I would like to see development in energy cooperatives. Neighbors and neighborhoods have the potential to share the ... more ...

Activism, Architecture, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Efficiency, Geothermal, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living, Renewable Energy, Solar, Wind
soda_cans
Aluminum Recycling To Build Bridges

by: Non Encrypted

Why not try using aluminum for building bridges? Aluminum is really very strong!! Maybe the reasoning is that we are not ... more ...

Clean Tech, Economics, Engineering, Policy
LED Technology Set to Enlighten Home Energy Consumers

by: energyNOW

In “The Light Bulb Ban,” energyNOW! correspondent Lee Patrick Sullivan visits the Lightfair International trade show in ... more ...

Business, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Policy
It’s Elementary–Solar T.R.E.E. For Clean Residential Energy

by: Heather Tomasello

This was the 2nd place winning idea in the Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards 2011. Catie, a 2nd grader, and Achyudhan ... more ...

Adaptation, Clean Tech, Education, Efficiency, Green Living, Renewable Energy, Science, Solar
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Microgrids Can Be Used To Integrate Renewable Energy Into The Power Grid

by: National Science Foundation

Renewable energy sources that power residences and small businesses are usually integrated into small networks known as ... more ...

Clean Tech, Efficiency, Engineering, Renewable Energy, Science
solar-landfill
Positive Trend: Making Brownfields Green, Waste Clean

by: Laura DiMugno

Companies in the renewable-energy and clean tech arena are pioneers in leading the world into a cleaner future. But they ... more ...

Adaptation, Business, Clean Tech, Renewable Energy, Solar
EcoCar Challenge: College Students Create State of the Art Energy Efficient Vehicles

by: Charlie Rybak

Students from 16 universities across North America competed in the EcoCar challenge to reduce the environmental impact ... more ...

Adaptation, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Electric Cars, Green Communities, Transportation
Episode 3: More Than a Competition–The Solar Decathlon Is a Vision of Sustainability

by: Middlebury Solar Decathlon 2011

This summer the Middlebury Solar Decathlon team is building a 100% solar-powered home to compete in the U.S. Department ... more ...

Architecture, Clean Tech, Engineering, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living, Renewable Energy, Solar, Solar Decathlon
Episode 2: The Pace Amps Up On Middlebury Construction

by: Middlebury Solar Decathlon 2011

This summer the Middlebury Solar Decathlon team is building a 100% solar-powered home to compete in the U.S. Department ... more ...

Architecture, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living, Renewable Energy, Solar, Solar Decathlon
Solar Micro Housing Kits For Disaster Relief

by: JD Polk

Envision Solar seeks to provide low-cost, solar-powered micro housing to victims of natural disasters. Can factory-made, ... more ...

Adaptation, Architecture, Business, Clean Tech, Economics, Education, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living, GreenGov, Natural Disasters, Policy, Renewable Energy, Science, Solar
hurricane killer
Patented Design For Eliminating Hurricanes

by: Brian

An experimental proposal to reduce the devastation caused by hurricanes to humans and the environment. An important part ... more ...

Activism, Adaptation, Business, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Economics, Engineering, International Climate Negotiations, Natural Disasters, Oceans, Policy, Science, Water
Episode 1: Middlebury's March To The Solar Decathlon

by: Middlebury Solar Decathlon 2011

This summer the Middlebury Solar Decathlon team is building a 100% solar-powered home to compete in the U.S. Department ... more ...

Architecture, Clean Tech, Education, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living, Renewable Energy, Solar, Solar Decathlon
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Researchers at the University of Minnesota are developing Conductive Paint for Flexible Solar Panels

by: National Science Foundation

Researchers at the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at the University of Minnesota are ... more ...

Clean Tech, Engineering, Renewable Energy, Science, Solar
Piping Hot: Wood Stove Heating Technology

by: Andrew Murray

What makes E.S.F.B.A (Efficient Solid Fuel Burning Appliance) so much better? Mostly it is the baffles. E.S.F.B.A has a ... more ...

Biofuels, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Renewable Energy
That’s Levitation, Home’s

by: Jackie James

The scientific research project, Project Home 2011, which was an investor funded research project from 1979 to January ... more ...

Business, Clean Tech, Engineering, Green Building, Renewable Energy, Science, Transportation
This Little Algae Went to Market

by: OriginOil

OriginOil (originoil.com) CEO Riggs Eckelberry discusses the company’s recent turn from research toward commercial ... more ...

Biofuels, Business, Clean Tech, Renewable Energy
Greensburg: A Model to Rebuild From Catastrophes

by: Max Chen

In the wake of the Joplin, Missouri tornado, Greensburg provides hope for rebuilding not just successfully, but ... more ...

Adaptation, Architecture, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Economics, Efficiency, Engineering, Geothermal, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living, Natural Disasters, Renewable Energy, Science, Solar, Wind
Powering Up with Smart Grids – Green Revolution

by: National Science Foundation

How we get our energy is as important as how we make it. In this episode of Green Revolution, hear how scientists and ... more ...

Clean Tech, Science
tug-o-war12
A Little Friendly Competition

by: Laura DiMugno

http://keepitgreenblog.wordpress.com/2010/12/12/a-little-friendly-competition/ For years, renewable energy advocates in ... more ...

Clean Tech, Climate Change, GreenGov, International Climate Negotiations, Policy, Renewable Energy
KU Plots Energy Model Makeover

by: KUEcoHawks

Our idea is to create a smart grid system to enhance and improve the energy infrastructure. Watch the video and learn ... more ...

Clean Tech, Electric Cars, Engineering, Renewable Energy, Wind
Gallup Poll
Ending the Environment Vs. Economy Match-Up

by: Laura DiMugno

http://keepitgreenblog.wordpress.com/2011/03/21/money-over-matter-poll-finds-americans-value-economy-over-environment/ A ... more ...

Clean Tech, Economics, GreenGov, Policy, Renewable Energy
Microbes! – Green Revolution

by: National Science Foundation

Can bugs save the planet? Join host Lisa Van Pay, PhD (aka a scientist) as she explores exciting alternative energy ... more ...

Biomimicry, Clean Tech, Science
Solar mirror space heater

by: Non Encrypted

Most of us are so focused toward converting sunlight into electricity that we overlook the biggest residential energy ... more ...

Architecture, Clean Tech, Economics, Education, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Living, Renewable Energy, Solar
Using Corn Stover and Animal Waste to Make Fuel

by: Planet Forward

Students at Gonzaga University are working on a machine that can make fuel pellets out of corn stover and animal waste ... more ...

Agriculture, Biofuels, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Engineering, EPA P3, Science, Transportation
Sustainable Transport in Oxford, Miss.

by: Adam Brown

This video looks at the sustainability issues that the city of Oxford, Miss., Pathway’s Commission are trying to ... more ...

Activism, Adaptation, Biking, Clean Tech, Education, Efficiency, Electric Cars, Green Communities, Green Living, GreenGov, Policy, Public Transportation, Science, Transportation
California Oil Well
Alternative: Don’t Fuel the Oil Fire

by: John

I suggest that we as a nation move away from our current oil mind-set, and not fight the enemy, as your article on ... more ...

Adaptation, Clean Tech, Economics, Policy, Renewable Energy
Ole Miss Energy Grids Get Smart

by: Sarah Cummings

SmartSynch SmartMeters wireless monitor energy usage data, allowing Ole Miss to track its energy usage in real-time and ... more ...

Adaptation, Business, Campus Sustainability, Clean Tech, Education, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Building, Green Communities, Science
Turbine Power at Piston Prices-RT an integrated combined Cycle engine with up to 75% efficiency for power generation, energy storage (wind/solar) & cogeneration.

by: Thorsten U. Reinhardt

“Environmentally friendly Solutions need to become more affordable compared to polluting ones”. In plain ... more ...

Clean Tech, Efficiency, Electric Cars, Engineering, Transportation
Reliable, Renewable Power: Drop-in Hydropower with the Flip-Wing Turbine

by: Burt Hamner

Hydrovolts capitalizes upon the large global opportunity of untapped energy of controlled flowing water, enabling clean ... more ...

Business, Clean Tech, Engineering, Hydroelectric, Renewable Energy, Water
Foster Online Green Communities

by: Shaun Collopy

Pushing Green is an online community and marketplace connecting homeowners with local information about green products, ... more ...

Clean Tech, Economics, Efficiency, Green Communities, Green Living, Renewable Energy
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Use magnets in roadways and pick-up coils in cars to help recharge batteries in hybrids and plug-ins.

by: Ira Sorkin

Magnetic bars across roadways and pick-up coils in bottoms of cars. Coils of wire cutting magnetic lines of force ... more ...

Adaptation, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Electric Cars, Engineering, Green Communities, Green Living, Hybrid Vehicles, Renewable Energy, Transportation
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Retool Old Oil Wells into Geothermal and Solar Production Machines!

by: Paul Villella

The Next great advancements will come not through the single application technologies but from the synergies created ... more ...

Clean Tech, Geothermal, Renewable Energy, Solar
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Daniel Nocera — Artificial Leaf

by: Thomas W Hardy

A sequestrated interface run in water at normal temperatures that evolves oxygen on one side and hydrogen on the other, ... more ...

April 2011 PBS Special, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Green Communities, Renewable Energy, Solar, Water
US Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus on Alternative Energy use in the U.S. Defense System

by: Planet Forward

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, discusses partnership with ARPA-E on the development of high performance ... more ...

Clean Tech, Efficiency, Science
Biofuels and biofuel research beyond ethanol is crucial to developing alternative sustainable energy resources.

by: KQED/Quest

For years there’s been buzz — both positive and negative — about generating ethanol fuel from corn. ... more ...

Biofuels, Biomimicry, Clean Tech, Science
Congressman Israel thinks transportation is the key

by: Congressman Steve Israel

Congressman Steve Israel of New York's 2nd District talks about our energy future. See what he thinks will be the ... more ...

Clean Tech, Efficiency, Electric Cars, Transportation
Sen. Alexander says Subsidies Should Include Alternative Energy

by: Senator Lamar Alexander

Senator Lamar Alexander caught up with Planet Forward at ARPA-E to talk about our energy future. He also talks about his ... more ...

Clean Tech, Efficiency, Electric Cars, Transportation
Senator Udall (D-CO) on Electric Vehicles as the key to our energy future.

by: Planet Forward

Senator Udall (D-Co) discusses electric vehicles as the key to our energy future. Senator Udall comments on the electric ... more ...

Clean Tech, Efficiency, Electric Cars
Representative Roscoe Bartlett with the first Hybrid in Congress!

by: Planet Forward

Republican Representative Roscoe Bartlett of Maryland was the first member of Congress to own a hybrid vehicle! Bartlett ... more ...

Clean Tech, Electric Cars, Hybrid Vehicles, Transportation
Improving Fuel Efficiency of Agricultural Engines in India

by: arjun r

Step-less transmission systems that can be incorporated into existing tractors and harvesters, eliminating the need for ... more ...

Agriculture, April 2011 PBS Special, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Engineering, Transportation
Clean Power is a $2.3 Trillion Opportunity

by: Adam Enatsky

In its latest report, “Global Clean Power: A $2.3 Trillion Opportunity,” the Pew Environment Group describes ... more ...

Biofuels, Business, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Electric Cars, Engineering
Ensure a sustainable supply of rare earth elements for producing renewable energy and other important technologies.

by: Environmental and Energy Study Institute

Critical materials, including rare earth elements (REE) and strategic metals, are essential for technologies used in a ... more ...

Clean Tech, Education, Electric Cars, Solar, Wind
Middlebury Solar Decathlon: Self-Reliance

by: Middlebury Solar Decathlon 2011

The Department of Energy hosts a Solar Decathlon every two years. Just 20 universities from around the world are ... more ...

Architecture, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Building, Green Living, Science, Solar, Solar Decathlon
Energy Secretary Steven Chu Answers Our Energy Question

by: Planet Forward

At the ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit, Secretary Steven Chu tells us the innovations he think will change our energy ... more ...

Business, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Electric Cars, Engineering, Science, Solar, Transportation
Smart Mass Transit Provides Zero Carbon Footprint

by: John

See this Amazing invention by SMT Rail of Silicon Valley

Clean Tech, Public Transportation, Solar, Transportation
Advanced biofuels are the key to our energy future.

by: Michael McAdams

Senior Policy Advisor Michael McAdams of Holland & Knight LLP discusses how biofuels are a key innovation for our ... more ...

Biofuels, Clean Tech
Host an International Algae Competition

by: International Algae Competition

Algae Competition objectives are to create an open source collaboratory that expands and shares a vision for algae in ... more ...

Agriculture, Architecture, Biofuels, Clean Tech, Green Living, Science
Can Algae Save the World — Again?

by: Jerry Schranz

Can algae save the world again? The microscopic green plants cleaned up the earth’s atmosphere millions of years ... more ...

Biofuels, Business, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Green Living, Hydroelectric, Science, Transportation
New Split Cycle Engine is More Efficient

by: Steve Scuderi

Steve Scuderi, Vice President and Patent Attorney of the Scuderi Group, caught up with Planet Forward at the Washington ... more ...

Business, Clean Tech, Engineering
Algae Biofuels and Much More…

by: alexander pertusini

Turning algae into the next renewable resource by making it in to plastics, bio fuels, nutritional supplements as well ... more ...

Biofuels, Clean Tech, Engineering, Geothermal, Green Living, Natural Gas, Science
Construct Solar Panels from Organic Semiconductor Materials

by: The University of Texas at Austin

Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin’s Energy Frontier Research Center (EFRC) are working to develop ... more ...

Clean Tech, Education, Efficiency, Engineering, Science, Solar
SGCC: Consumers and Industry Must Work Together to Modernize Electrical Infrastructure

by: Nancy

The Smart Grid Consumer Collaborative (SGCC) is a consumer focused non-profit organization aiming to promote the ... more ...

Clean Tech, Efficiency, Electric Cars, Engineering, Green Living, Policy
Expensive Gas and Limited Oil Lead to More Efficient Energy

by: Warren Brown

Warren Brown, automotive columnist for the Washington Post, thinks we will see all sorts of ways to be energy efficient ... more ...

Clean Tech, Efficiency
Group Vice President: Plug-in Hybrid Out Next Year from Ford

by: Sue Cischke

Sue Cishchke, Group Vice President of Sustainability, Environment, and Safety Engineering with Ford Motor Company, ... more ...

Business, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Electric Cars
Argonne National Laboratory’s New Diesel Engine

by: Don-Hillebrand

Don Hillebrand, Director of the Center for Transportation Research at Argonne National Laboratory, spoke to Planet ... more ...

Business, Clean Tech, Engineering
Improve Heat Diffusion in Homes to Lower Heating Costs

by: DWC

Hot air rises. Cold air falls. We all know this. Then why do we have diffusers in our ceilings that allow the hottest ... more ...

Architecture, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Green Building
Race car driver and environmental activist plugs electric sports car

by: Leilani Munter

Leilani Munter, race car driver and environmental activist, shows off the Inizio, an electric “super car” at ... more ...

Activism, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Electric Cars, Green Living, Transportation
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Develop a Global Greenhouse to Combat Desertification

by: Penumbraman

I believe we should produce a vast network of desalinated water pumping systems, that is powered by clean energy (wind ... more ...

Activism, Clean Tech, Engineering, Geothermal, Green Building
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Replace Home Windows with Eco-Safe Top Slider Windows

by: Elisa Stone

The Eco-safe Top Slider Window safely allows air to circulate indoors. This window can be safely left open during the ... more ...

Architecture, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Building, Green Living
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Fund Research on Building Energy-Producing “Macro Atoms”

by: Don Briddell

Build a safe and stable macro atom a centimeter in size to store enormous numbers of electrons producing an energy ... more ...

Clean Tech, Efficiency, Science
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Move Away from Corporate-Funded Ethanol Development

by: O'Bob

Why has the entire effort to go green coalesced around large corporations. Those are the same captains of Industry who ... more ...

Activism, Ask an Expert, Business, Clean Tech
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Encourage Businesses to Turn off Building Lights at Night

by: Joseph

Many business buildings leave the lights on all night ! With new automation systems the lights can be turned off ... more ...

Business, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living
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Low Cost Solar Micro Housing

by: JD Polk

LOW COST SOLAR POWERED MICRO HOUSING EPHOT Environmental Prototype Homes of Tomorrow BUSINESS MODEL Low cost solar ... more ...

Architecture, Clean Tech, Green Building, Solar
Encourage Innovation on Saltwater-Consuming Algae Biofuels

by: The University of Texas at Austin

Meet biology experts David Nobles and Malcolm Brown, the talented research team that has developed a possible answer to ... more ...

Agriculture, Biofuels, Business, Clean Tech, Science
Convert Automobiles to LPG to Save Oil

by: Don Rayner

The government should give grants to people that have their automobiles converted to LPG. It now costs about $1000 ... more ...

Clean Tech, Efficiency, Green Living, Natural Gas, Transportation
Real-time Monitor and Controller to Influence Energy Conservation Behavior by Impulse Saving

by: Moe Alahmad

Want an easy button for home energy savings? Watch tonight's segment on Nightly Business Report and join our live chat ... more ...

Architecture, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Building, Green Living
Increase Usage of Heat to Generate Non-Fossil Fuel Electricity

by: Dave Lundy

Business, Clean Tech, Efficiency
Allow Purchasing of Solar Energy Instead of Complete Solar Arrays

by: SunRun

In his State of the Union address, President Obama called for an investment in clean technology. SunRun is one business ... more ...

Business, Clean Tech, Green Building, Solar
Create a Clean, Affordable Solar Power Service to Supply Energy

by: SunRun

50% of the electricity in the U.S. is currently generated from coal. Coal power plants emit CO2, produce solid waste, ... more ...

Activism, Clean Tech, Green Building, Green Living, Solar
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Cheap, Interlocking Solar Panels for Roof Construction

by: Ira Sorkin

I envision solar panels that would overlap and interlock to be used as roofing tiles. They would interconnect using ... more ...

Clean Tech, Green Building, Green Living, Solar
API CEO: Oil and Natural Gas Spends Billions on Innovation

by: Planet Forward

Jack Gerard answers Planet Forward's energy innovation question and shares the secret behind being the leader of these ... more ...

Business, Clean Tech, Natural Gas
Oxford Pathways Commission Expands Bike Routes, Cuts Carbon at Ole Miss

by: Geoffrey Melcher

In this video, Oxford Pathways Commission Secretary Kate Kellum discusses turning derelict railways into ... more ...

Biking, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Engineering, Transportation
EcoTech Fuels Develops a Synthetic Racing Fuel

by: Linda Rose Myers

Pine Ridge Racing Fuels will convert 100 tons per day of regional trash, plastics and tires into approximately 320 ... more ...

Biofuels, Business, Clean Tech, Engineering, Science, Transportation
Create completely solar-powered vehicles which can reach high speeds and long distances.

by: The University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas Solar Vehicles Team, a campus club made up of students from all academic disciplines, designs ... more ...

Clean Tech, Education, Efficiency, Electric Cars, Green Living, Science, Solar, Transportation
Build healthy, energy saving homes using Industrial Hemp and Lime

by: Hemp Technologies

Our company has built the first 3 permitted Hempcrete homes in USA and an office extension in Canada in 2010 with many ... more ...

Activism, Agriculture, Architecture, Business, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Green Building, Green Living, Science
The Ethics of Ethanol

by: School of Public Policy

In the world-wide race to develop energy sources that are seen as “green” because they are renewable and ... more ...

Agriculture, Biofuels, Clean Tech, Policy
Dry Cities Need Water Too

by: Planet Forward

By Mike Sweigart (presenter), Kim Ouillette, David McCutcheon, Jennifer Clay, and Jonas Garcia. For a graduate level ... more ...

Clean Tech, Education
Big Cities Face Major Sustainability Challenges

by: Planet Forward

By Brandt Siegel (presenter) Brian Griffith, Sarah Allison, and Noemi Glickman For a graduate level course on urban ... more ...

Architecture, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Building, Policy
Commuting in a Sustainable Way

by: Planet Forward

By Chip Hennessy (presenter),Charlie Brennan, Emma Folkman, and Ben Roos For a graduate level course on urban ... more ...

Clean Tech, Public Transportation, Transportation
The Bottom Line on Renewable Energy Tax Credits

by: World Resources Institute

Jenna Goodward, author of the latest in WRI’s The Bottom Line series, discusses the topic of this issue: the PTC, ... more ...

Activism, Clean Tech, Efficiency
Once upon a time in Kyoto

by: luisacovaria

They Kyoto Protocol established the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) that would help fund renewable energy projects in ... more ...

Clean Tech, Policy
Recycling an Old Idea: Engines for the Future

by: Christopher Gregory

Can we find something new in an old technology? Maybe a second look at the engine can be a clean answer to our dirty ... more ...

Biofuels, Clean Tech, Education, Efficiency, Electric Cars, Engineering, Policy, Transportation
Replicate Rockville Ice Arena’s Record-Setting Solar Roof

by: Lauren Hoenemeyer

HOT AS ICE- The Rockville Ice Arena has the largest solar paneled roof in Maryland . Check it out!

Activism, Architecture, Business, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Solar
Empire State of Energy

by: Devin Greene

The Empire State Building retrofitted all 6,514 windows completing the first phase of its sustainability initiative, ... more ...

Clean Tech, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Building, Policy
Bring Climate Innovators Into Idea-Sharing Partnerships with High Schools

by: Anita Davidson

My idea for the George Washington University is to create a partnership with a local high school in which they challenge ... more ...

Business, Clean Tech, Education, Green Living
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Smart Energy Grids and Solar Panels on George Washington University’s Campus

by: Ben Topiel

Since initially thinking about smart energy grids could potentially work at GW, I researched if any other Universities ... more ...

Activism, Clean Tech, Education, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Building, Green Living, Science, Solar
Detailing Sustainable Architecture in Seattle, Minneapolis, Denver and Philadelphia

by: Eric

Architecture, Clean Tech, Green Building, Transportation
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Heal the Earth through Green Solutions

by: DPerez

The damages caused by oil spills and coal mining applications have contributed to the problems that the world is facing ... more ...

Clean Tech, Efficiency
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Converting kinetic energy in college gyms around the country into usable, carbon-free energy.

by: Dana

When using green fitness equipment, people just have to work out in order to go green. A typical 30 minute exercise ... more ...

Clean Tech, Efficiency, Green Living
Making College Campuses Leaders in Sustainable Innovations

by: Lauren Ramsdell

Architecture, Clean Tech, Green Building, Green Living
A Tree Grows in Brookland: Casey Trees DC

by: Dina Hussein

Casey Trees is a non-profit committed to restoring the tree canopy in the District. They recently moved from the hustle ... more ...

Agriculture, Architecture, Clean Tech, Education, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Living, Science
Advancing Sustainable Enterprise in China: Clean Technology

by: World Resources Institute

Duo Ou, a green company in China, recognizes that conventional paper production is detrimental and hazardous to the ... more ...

Agriculture, Clean Tech
Construct Tiered Greenhouses on Urban Apartment Buildings

by: Eric Wolkwitz

My “idea” is quite idealistic in its self. In order to solve the efficiency problems of our daily lives, multiple ... more ...

Agriculture, Architecture, Clean Tech, Green Building, Green Living, Science
A Nearly Waterless Washing Machine

by: Katie Griswold

After perusing “The New York Times” online (in the green living section), I found an article that led me to ... more ...

Clean Tech, Green Building, Green Living
Advancing Sustainable Enterprise in China: Biomass Energy

by: World Resources Institute

Schengchang, a new Chinese clean air company, recognized that China had become the largest CO2 emitter in the world by ... more ...

Agriculture, Biofuels, Clean Tech
Highlights from Sec. Chu’s “Sputnik” Speech

by: Planet Forward

At a National Press Club luncheon, Energy Secretary Steven Chu expressed his concern for the United States as it is ... more ...

Business, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Engineering, Science
Sec. Chu takes Audience Questions

by: Planet Forward

At the National Press Club meeting November 29th, Energy Secretary Steven Chu explained the risks the United States is ... more ...

Agriculture, Biofuels, Business, Clean Tech, Education, Efficiency, Electric Cars, Engineering, Green Building, GreenGov, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Policy, Science, Solar, Transportation
Sec. Chu – Is the Energy Race our New “Sputnik” Moment?

by: Planet Forward

Energy Secretary Steven Chu told the National Press Club that time may be running out for the United States to lead in ... more ...

Agriculture, Biofuels, Business, Clean Tech, Education, Efficiency, Electric Cars, Engineering, GreenGov, Nuclear, Policy, Science, Solar
Citizens Share Their Feelings on the Future of Climate Change

by: Dina Hussein

I take  the question of the energy and environmental future of our world to the street. Hear people’s thoughts and ... more ...

Activism, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Education, Green Living, GreenGov
Integrate Oscillation and Vibration into Cold Fusion Research Techniques

by: johnhodgson

Here is the Cold Fusion Apparatus Mathmatical Proof that is current submitted to the USPTO office; the application ... more ...

Clean Tech, Green Living, Nuclear, Science
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Expansion of the Boone Pickens Energy Plan: Conpressed Natural Gas Cars

by: John Liparelli

My idea works with his push to develop our natural gas resources. To remind you that imported oil cost the US $700 ... more ...

Clean Tech, Electric Cars, Science, Transportation
EcoCradle Growth

by: ecovative

This time-lapse video condenses 14 days of EcoCradle™ growth into 14 seconds.

Agriculture, Architecture, Clean Tech, Engineering, Green Living, Science
Growing materials using mushroom technology to replace Styrofoam

by: ecovative

Agriculture, Architecture, Business, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Living, Science
Greensulate: Rigid board insulation made out of mushrooms instead of petrochemicals

by: ecovative

Mushroom materials can be used for a variety of building applications, including insulation, structural insulating ... more ...

Agriculture, Architecture, Business, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Living, Science
DC SmarTrip: Rent a Bike, Ride the Metro, and Catch a Bus with ONE Card!

by: World Resources Institute

In 2008, Clear Channel Outdoor and the District Department of Transportation launched SmartBike DC, the first ... more ...

Activism, Biking, Clean Tech, Green Communities, Green Living, Public Transportation, Transportation
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A Hybrid Electric Vehicle for under $1400!!!

by: Dale Bowen

I have always been an above average Do-It-Yourselfer….I even built an Electric Motorcycle way back in ’73. ... more ...

Biking, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Electric Cars, Hybrid Vehicles, Transportation
Explaining Carbon Capture and Storage

by: World Resources Institute

Sarah Forbes, a World Resources Institute Senior Associate, discusses what Carbon, Capture, and Storage (CCS) is. She ... more ...

Clean Tech, Efficiency, Green Building, Policy, Science
MycoBond: growing the future of sustainable materials

by: ecovative

An innovative way to make and dispose of packaging: grow it and throw it back into your garden. This company is trying ... more ...

Agriculture, Architecture, Business, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Living, Science, Transportation
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The Navy can utilize hydrogen generators to save on fuel costs

by: Tom Darter

Accept the viability that a Hydrogen Generator System is an answer to provide the Navy the ability to realize actual ... more ...

Business, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Engineering, Military, Transportation
Tesla and Ball Lightning, fusion.

by: John B. Gasseling

In the words of Nikola Tesla, “I can now state that I have succeeded in operating a motive device. The air is ... more ...

Clean Tech, Electric Cars, Transportation
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How ‘could’ we reduce our carbon footprint? Things like the ‘Bloom Box’.

by: Harold

Place a geostationary microwave station in orbit and broadcast to a set of Bloom Boxes placed around the countryside. If ... more ...

Clean Tech, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Living, Science, Solar
Energy storage in High Speed Flywheels

by: Dale Bowen

Years ago I read an article about storing energy in High Speed Flywheels to power city buses. The flywheels would be ... more ...

Clean Tech, Efficiency, Transportation
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New Technology for Sailboats

by: Dale Bowen

Sailboats have been around forever, even when man thought the Earth was flat…So its time to update this Old ... more ...

Clean Tech, Efficiency, Transportation, Wind
There is a third choice in nuclear power: low-energy nuclear reactions (LENR), otherwise known as cold fusion. This science needs to be developed further and given high priority in funding.

by: Ruby Carat

Cold fusion refers to a safe, clean, decentralized energy source that has no harmful byproducts and could supply 100% of ... more ...

Clean Tech, Green Living, Nuclear, Science
Want to see what a big wind farm looks like, up close and from the air?

by: MPGomatic

Do you know where your electricity comes from? Have you ever wanted to visit the source? The electricity for John ... more ...

Business, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Green Living, Wind
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Reduce Greenhouse Emissions from Electric Car Charging Stations

by: Joseph Arar

I am often asked if converting US cars to battery power would result in a net reduction of CO2 emissions. After all the ... more ...

Clean Tech, Electric Cars, Engineering, Green Living, Transportation
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High Efficiency, Low Cost AC Motors

by: Dale Bowen

Motor technology has been around for 100 plus years and seems to be frozen in time! So now is the time to bring about ... more ...

Clean Tech, Efficiency, Electric Cars, Transportation
Saay GOODBYE to the Electric Co.

by: Dale Bowen

Electric Motor Technology has been around for 100 plus years…Not much has changed and it seems to be a technology ... more ...

Clean Tech, Efficiency
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How to reduce coal use? Combustion to Steam Energy System

by: Gus F. Shouse

www.usageg.com CONFIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The date of this Executive Summary is June 21, 2010 OVERVIEW USA Green ... more ...

Business, Clean Tech, Efficiency, Engineering, Green Living
White House GreenGov Opening Plenary

by: Planet Forward

Catch Secretary Steven Chu’s solar panel announcement and his presentation at the White House’s GreenGov ... more ...

Biomimicry, Clean Tech, Efficiency, GreenGov, Policy, Science
The Electric Vehicle Movement Needs You

by: Zachary Heir

Live Chat TODAY at 12pm EST! We talk to organizers of Project Get Ready and examine - what will this idea cost? ... more ...

Activism, Clean Tech, Electric Cars, Green Communities
The Philosophy of Energy Auditing

by: Christopher Gregory

When can you find the meaning of life while conducting an energy audit? When you spend a day with Pascal Maslin of ... more ...

Architecture, Clean Tech, Efficiency
Trash Collection Can Reduce our Carbon Footprint

by: Mandy Lippman

President of Environmental Cost Efficiencies, Inc., Mandy Lippman discusses ways to reduce carbon footprint through ... more ...

Clean Tech, Efficiency, Green Living, GreenGov
Business Forward Economic Competitiveness Briefing with Secretary of Energy, Dr. Steven Chu

by: Brad Jenkins

Roundtable on Clean Energy and Economic Competitiveness – U.S. Secretary of Energy, Dr. Steven Chu joins Business ... more ...

Business, Clean Tech, Policy
Business Forward Clean Energy Manufacturing Roundtable w/ Ron Bloom

by: Brad Jenkins

Silicon Valley Manufacturing CEOs, CFOs, and Venture Capital Partners hosted Ron Bloom, Senior Counselor to the U.S. ... more ...

Business, Clean Tech, Policy
Sandia National Laboratories: Getting around on Solar Golf Carts

by: Matthew Jude Brito

Clean Tech, Electric Cars, GreenGov, Science, Transportation
Georgetown’s First Solar-Powered Home – Cutting Through Red Tape to Save Some Green

by: Andrea Vittorio

By Miranda Green and Andrea Vittorio

Architecture, Clean Tech, Green Living, Solar
GreenGov Panel – Electric Vehicles 101

by: Planet Forward

An interesting panel discussion from the White House’s GreenGov Symposium about electric vehicles. October 6th, ... more ...

Clean Tech,