Major improvement over results from previous years in B100 biodiesel quality

The latest national survey of 100% biodiesel (B100) "blend stock" samples by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) found that 95% of the samples from 2011-12 met ASTM International fuel quality specifications. The ASTM standards serve... Continue reading >>

Emco Wheaton ensures the safe refueling of diesel vehicles

Transport companies across North America are reaping the financial rewards and service reliability of a refueling system which totally eliminates the potential for accidental spillage and expensive contamination of fuels.  Developed by Emco Wheaton, a world leader in the manufacture... Continue reading >>

Nareit names 2012 “Leader in the light” award winners

The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) today announced the winners of its annual Leader in the Light Awards, which honor NAREIT member companies that have demonstrated superior and sustained energy use practices. The Leader in the Light Awards are presented... Continue reading >>

GE, Ford, University of Michigan working to extend battery life for EVs

In what could propel electric vehicles (EVs) miles down the road toward commercial viability, GE researchers, in partnership with Ford Motor Company and the University of Michigan, will develop a smart, miniaturized sensing system that has the potential to significantly extend the life... Continue reading >>

Great Park Accepts $1 Million Grant from U.S. Department of Energy for Solar Decathlon 2013

At their meeting on May 17, 2012, The Orange County Great Park Corporation Board approved an agreement with the United States Department of Energy that provides a $1 million grant to host the Solar Decathlon 2013 at the Great Park. The agreement establishes a two-phase planning and... Continue reading >>