The Gulf Coast cellulosic ethanol developer Verenium explains the advantages of “energy cane” — and the disadvantages of orange peels. Share and Enjoy:

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A Global Fuel Economy Initiative unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show is aimed at reducing fuel consumption in cars by 50 percent by 2050. Share and Enjoy:

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Shopping online from sites such as Buy.com uses less energy than driving to the mall, a Carnegie Mellon study finds. Share and Enjoy:

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The president asks that the secretaries of commerce and the interior “review” the regulation and determine whether new rules are needed. Share and Enjoy:

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A Canadian company has been using an Alberta subdivision as a testing ground for an innovative variation on traditional district heating — one that sources and stores heat with solar panels and geothermal tubing. Share and Enjoy:

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First Solar Buys OptiSolar’s projects, in the latest industry shakeup. Share and Enjoy:

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The energy savings associated with compact fluorescent bulbs — which use far less electricity than their incandescent predecessors — may be offset by higher heating bills. Share and Enjoy:

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In our first installment of Home Green Home, we realized we needed an energy auditor. But how do you find a reputable one, and are there programs out there to help pay for efficiency improvements? Share and Enjoy:

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