Archive for October, 2009
Emerging U.S. Smart Grid Energy Market: $3.4 Billion Boost
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009U.S. Government announced the largest single energy grid modernization investment in U.S. history, funding a broad range of technologies that will spur the country’s transition to a smarter, stronger, more efficient and reliable electric system. U.S. electric grid and make it possible for grid operators to better monitor grid conditions and prevent minor disturbances [...]
Global Market for Clean Technologies: Renewables are the Fastest-Growing Energy Source
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009The Energy Information Administration (EIA), an independent statistical agency within the Department of Energy (DOE), recently released the market estimate for a few key clean technologies. EIA based its analysis on a scenario derived by the International Energy Agency that could prevent the worst changes to world’s climate. EIA has found that renewables are [...]
U.S. Government Awards $151 Million for Energy Research
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009The $151 million in funding has been awarded through the DOE’s recently-formed Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (”ARPA-E”). ARPA-E’s mission is to develop innovative and efficient technologies in energy storage, biofuels, carbon capture, renewable power, building efficiency, vehicles, and other energy technology areas. This is the first round of projects funded under ARPA-E. The 37 [...]