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CCS Technology Focus of DOE Best Practices

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) has been distinguished as one of the more promising methods for assessing potential carbon dioxide storage sites, and is now the focus of a series of the DOE’s “best practices” manuals.

Glass Stronger Than Steel

Glass stronger than steel? A new damage-tolerant metallic glass featuring strength and toughness beyond any known material has been developed by researchers from the DOE’s Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory and the California Institute of Technology. 

DOE Funds Gigantic Solar Plant

The DOE has announced the finalization of plans for a $1.45 billion loan towards an Abengoa  Solar Inc. solar plant project near Gila Bend, AZ. 

President Extends Energy Efficiency and Renewable Provisions

Hyperbaric Centrifuge Technology

A successful full-scale test of hyperbaric centrifuge technology at a Jim Walter Resources Inc. coal-cleaning plant in Alabama has demonstrated the value of this revolutionary innovation.

DOE Allocates Funds for New York Energy Storage System

A $17.1 million loan has been finalized for the AES Westover facility.  Located in Johnson City NY, the AES project is designed to provide a new stable, energy-efficient electrical grid for the state.

Green Roofs: Species Selection Does Matter

Researchers from the Department of Horticulture at The Pennsylvania State University have published a study evaluating the suitability of five common plants featured on green roofs. Green roofs are typically associated with improved air quality, reduced stormwater runoff, and heat mitigation.

ASHRAE Standard 189.1 Adopted by Army

ASHRAE leaders have met with U.S. Army officials regarding the adaptation and implementation of ASHRAE Standard 189.1, which incorporates requirements of the green building standard and sustainability.

$5 Million in DOE Funding for Superior Energy Performance Program

The DOE has announced allocation of up to $5 million in seed funding to hire a Program Administrator for the country’s Superior Energy Performance certification program. 

DOE Headquarters gets Cool Roof

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Export Initiative Launches

U.S Energy Secretary Steven Chu has joined other government agencies in launching the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Export Initiative to promote energy efficiency exports.

ASHRAE targets HVAC air leakage at AHR Expo

ASHRAE will be taking aim HVAC air leakage issues and topics during the AHR Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. A Practical Guide for Reducing Air Leakage in HVAC Air Systems will take place on Monday, Jan 31 with an update to Standard 90.01 – 2010 Update: How it Affects You,  on Tuesday, Feb 1^st.