http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy IEEE Spectrum Energy channel recent content http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/aCwYBauKy8o/ieee-technology-time-machine-2012-siemens-the-car-maker The future of transportation is smarter and more electric. Siemens thinks that's a good fit

The future of transportation is smarter and more electric. Siemens thinks that's a good fit]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 22:39:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/green-tech/advanced-cars/ieee-technology-time-machine-2012-siemens-the-car-maker John Blau 2012-05-25T22:39:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/green-tech/advanced-cars/ieee-technology-time-machine-2012-siemens-the-car-maker http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/o1ZwOSlo8xI/cleaner-coals-last-stand China’s first coal-gasification power plant starts operating amid high hopes, delays, and cost overruns


China’s first coal-gasification power plant starts operating amid high hopes, delays, and cost overruns
]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 18:19:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/fossil-fuels/cleaner-coals-last-stand Peter Fairley 2012-05-25T18:19:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/fossil-fuels/cleaner-coals-last-stand http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/FcxxZYx6pLo/no-mourning-for-outgoing-nuclear-regulatory-commission-chief But will Jaczko's resignation actually be good for the nuclear industry?

But will Jaczko's resignation actually be good for the nuclear industry?]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 23:10:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/nuclear/no-mourning-for-outgoing-nuclear-regulatory-commission-chief Bill Sweet 2012-05-24T23:10:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/nuclear/no-mourning-for-outgoing-nuclear-regulatory-commission-chief http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/nOwidDrfd8A/sun-catalytix-hits-hurdle-in-development-of-artificial-leaf Producing hydrogen from artificial photosynthesis turns out to be too expensive

Producing hydrogen from artificial photosynthesis turns out to be too expensive]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 20:25:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/sun-catalytix-hits-hurdle-in-development-of-artificial-leaf Emily Waltz 2012-05-24T20:25:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/sun-catalytix-hits-hurdle-in-development-of-artificial-leaf http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/_z19t3pxHu8/graphene-adds-rustproofing-steel-to-its-list-of-applications Graphene demonstrates its worth outside of electronic applications

Graphene demonstrates its worth outside of electronic applications]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 19:10:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/graphene-adds-rustproofing-steel-to-its-list-of-applications Dexter Johnson 2012-05-24T19:10:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/graphene-adds-rustproofing-steel-to-its-list-of-applications http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/3qyUpBYQT2I/us-imposes-much-stiffer-tariffs-on-chinese-solar-manufacturers Anxiety mounts about the possibility of a trade war in renewables

Anxiety mounts about the possibility of a trade war in renewables]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 21:05:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/us-imposes-much-stiffer-tariffs-on-chinese-solar-manufacturers Bill Sweet 2012-05-17T21:05:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/us-imposes-much-stiffer-tariffs-on-chinese-solar-manufacturers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/cApGs24VxpA/a123-leading-battery-innovator-seeks-strategic-assistance Battery recall and then poor first quarter results leave company reeling

Battery recall and then poor first quarter results leave company reeling]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:35:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/advanced-cars/a123-leading-battery-innovator-seeks-strategic-assistance Bill Sweet 2012-05-17T16:35:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/advanced-cars/a123-leading-battery-innovator-seeks-strategic-assistance http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/p6iJ2EZ04PU/upstart-energy-provider-ennet-takes-on-japans-utilities A rebellious energy company is challenging TEPCO and the other utilities

A rebellious energy company is challenging TEPCO and the other utilities]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 10:20:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/the-smarter-grid/upstart-energy-provider-ennet-takes-on-japans-utilities Eliza Strickland 2012-05-16T10:20:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/the-smarter-grid/upstart-energy-provider-ennet-takes-on-japans-utilities http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/9g2IomCYKdk/offshore-wind-transmission-backbone-clears-regulatory-hurdle Atlantic Wind Connection can now move ahead with environmental review

Atlantic Wind Connection can now move ahead with environmental review]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 19:36:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/offshore-wind-transmission-backbone-clears-regulatory-hurdle Dave Levitan 2012-05-15T19:36:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/offshore-wind-transmission-backbone-clears-regulatory-hurdle http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/785KI2QTFec/new-york-city-to-explore-electricity-from-water-mains It sounds like a nifty idea, but will it ever be much more than that?

It sounds like a nifty idea, but will it ever be much more than that?]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 22:18:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/conservation/new-york-city-to-explore-electricity-from-water-mains Bill Sweet 2012-05-13T22:18:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/conservation/new-york-city-to-explore-electricity-from-water-mains http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/tJjQ6Wcys9A/climate-consequences The seven seas may rise less that feared, but ocean acification could be really bad news

The seven seas may rise less that feared, but ocean acification could be really bad news]]> Sat, 05 May 2012 21:50:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/climate-consequences Bill Sweet 2012-05-05T21:50:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/climate-consequences http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/ZNt7TV1ZLa0/doe-completes-field-test-of-methane-hydrate-extraction-in-alaska Proof-of-concept effort could open the door to massive natural gas deposits

Proof-of-concept effort could open the door to massive natural gas deposits]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 21:04:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/fossil-fuels/doe-completes-field-test-of-methane-hydrate-extraction-in-alaska Dave Levitan 2012-05-02T21:04:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/fossil-fuels/doe-completes-field-test-of-methane-hydrate-extraction-in-alaska http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/soaduHMdeD0/san-diego-blackout-report-has-a-familiar-ring-to-it It seems grid operators still haven't learned lessons from previous big outages

It seems grid operators still haven't learned lessons from previous big outages]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 18:19:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/the-smarter-grid/san-diego-blackout-report-has-a-familiar-ring-to-it Bill Sweet 2012-05-02T18:19:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/the-smarter-grid/san-diego-blackout-report-has-a-familiar-ring-to-it http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/lVdyqcY3Yuk/japans-last-nuclear-reactor-to-go-offline Nation faces electricity shortfalls if nuclear power is not restored

Nation faces electricity shortfalls if nuclear power is not restored]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 12:42:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/nuclear/japans-last-nuclear-reactor-to-go-offline John Boyd 2012-05-02T12:42:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/nuclear/japans-last-nuclear-reactor-to-go-offline http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/z2-KtjYWiGY/did-climate-change-drive-record-high-us-temperatures A top climate dynamics expert delivers a cautious assessment

A top climate dynamics expert delivers a cautious assessment]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:02:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/did-climate-change-drive-record-high-us-temperatures Bill Sweet 2012-04-28T17:02:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/did-climate-change-drive-record-high-us-temperatures http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/Gv-goBF2H8Q/hightech-diesel Could advanced diesel cars and diesel hybids edge out more conventional electrified vehicles?

Could advanced diesel cars and diesel hybids edge out more conventional electrified vehicles?]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:03:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/advanced-cars/hightech-diesel Bill Sweet 2012-04-23T20:03:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/advanced-cars/hightech-diesel http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/b69YOEteQBU/chinas-solar-price We won’t know the real price of photovoltaics until a lot of dust settles

We won’t know the real price of photovoltaics until a lot of dust settles]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:54:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/chinas-solar-price 2012-04-23T18:54:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/chinas-solar-price http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/_h_7UZLWxbk/river-mouths-could-offer-hundreds-of-gigawatts-of-clean-energy Gradient between fresh and salt water could be used to provide power

Gradient between fresh and salt water could be used to provide power]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:08:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/river-mouths-could-offer-hundreds-of-gigawatts-of-clean-energy Dave Levitan 2012-04-21T17:08:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/river-mouths-could-offer-hundreds-of-gigawatts-of-clean-energy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/Eag9DWOO4QI/more-solar-blight The news seems destined to keep getting worse before it gets better

The news seems destined to keep getting worse before it gets better]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:40:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/more-solar-blight Bill Sweet 2012-04-17T16:40:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/more-solar-blight http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/g3z7PXLQct4/counting-us-blessings-in-energy New York Times takes the focus off oil dependence and high gasoline prices

New York Times takes the focus off oil dependence and high gasoline prices]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:15:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/fossil-fuels/counting-us-blessings-in-energy Bill Sweet 2012-04-12T20:15:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/fossil-fuels/counting-us-blessings-in-energy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/_uCa76AMCuk/uk-launches-revised-carbon-capture-program Its first attempt at promoting CC&S was a complete bust

Its first attempt at promoting CC&S was a complete bust]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:57:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/clean-coal/uk-launches-revised-carbon-capture-program Bill Sweet 2012-04-12T19:57:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/clean-coal/uk-launches-revised-carbon-capture-program http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/wHUqj0CeaHo/prepping-japans-power-system-for-renewables Converter stations and HVDC transmission will accelerate renewable energy installation and challenge Japan's nuclear utilities

Converter stations and HVDC transmission will accelerate renewable energy installation and challenge Japan's nuclear utilities]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:46:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/the-smarter-grid/prepping-japans-power-system-for-renewables Peter Fairley 2012-04-11T17:46:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/the-smarter-grid/prepping-japans-power-system-for-renewables http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/cKthjxqOwOo/why-has-climate-challenge-been-so-intractable Death of Sherwood Rowland prompts reflections on how CFC and CO2 challenges have differed

Death of Sherwood Rowland prompts reflections on how CFC and CO2 challenges have differed]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:46:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/why-has-climate-challenge-been-so-intractable Bill Sweet 2012-04-09T16:46:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/why-has-climate-challenge-been-so-intractable http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/-hLxzZ6G50w/an-exascale-challenge-for-radio-astronomy Building the next generation radio telescope will require addressing a new set of computing challenges

Building the next generation radio telescope will require addressing a new set of computing challenges]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:02:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/astrophysics/an-exascale-challenge-for-radio-astronomy Rachel Courtland 2012-04-06T22:02:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/astrophysics/an-exascale-challenge-for-radio-astronomy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/F0zGuIu7nRk/solar-shakeout-gets-scarier The latest bankruptcy claims a really big fish

The latest bankruptcy claims a really big fish]]> Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:16:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/solar-shakeout-gets-scarier Bill Sweet 2012-04-04T20:16:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/solar-shakeout-gets-scarier http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/Ev7o6gZ7taM/a-texas-natural-gas-anomaly Whether at home or on the range, Texans shun the gas revolution they initiated

Whether at home or on the range, Texans shun the gas revolution they initiated]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:15:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/fossil-fuels/a-texas-natural-gas-anomaly Bill Sweet 2012-03-30T18:15:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/fossil-fuels/a-texas-natural-gas-anomaly http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/YFExPVyKf9g/epas-toothless-carbon-regulations As EPA itself concedes, they will not prevent anything from happening that might otherwise have happened

As EPA itself concedes, they will not prevent anything from happening that might otherwise have happened]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:50:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/epas-toothless-carbon-regulations Bill Sweet 2012-03-29T19:50:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/epas-toothless-carbon-regulations http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/c_U082W9CCg/inventor-of-wave-energy-converter-gets-a-medal But who'll get the money?

But who'll get the money?]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:41:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/inventor-of-wave-energy-converter-gets-a-medal Willie D. Jones 2012-03-29T19:41:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/inventor-of-wave-energy-converter-gets-a-medal http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/nv_QhihMD5k/europe-looks-to-north-americas-forests-to-meet-renewable-energy-goals Emissions reductions, however, may prove smaller and slower than once expected

Emissions reductions, however, may prove smaller and slower than once expected]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:48:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/renewables/europe-looks-to-north-americas-forests-to-meet-renewable-energy-goals Peter Fairley 2012-03-29T12:48:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/renewables/europe-looks-to-north-americas-forests-to-meet-renewable-energy-goals http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/i1QymKJvow4/emergency-evacuation-issue-could-keep-japans-reactors-offline A test case approaches for reopening of Japan's nuclear power plants

A test case approaches for reopening of Japan's nuclear power plants]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:06:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/nuclear/emergency-evacuation-issue-could-keep-japans-reactors-offline Bill Sweet 2012-03-28T15:06:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/nuclear/emergency-evacuation-issue-could-keep-japans-reactors-offline http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/FchGvAXOAX0/lng-rising Shipping liquefied natural gas is safe, but the number of shipments has exploded

Shipping liquefied natural gas is safe, but the number of shipments has exploded]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:30:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/fossil-fuels/lng-rising Ritchie S. King 2012-03-27T20:30:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/fossil-fuels/lng-rising http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/ErL127-dwbQ/massive-gas-leak-on-offshore-rig-in-north-sea-has-drillers-scrambling Team that fought Deepwater Horizon blowout is called in while surrounding rigs are evacuated.

Team that fought Deepwater Horizon blowout is called in while surrounding rigs are evacuated.]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:30:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/fossil-fuels/massive-gas-leak-on-offshore-rig-in-north-sea-has-drillers-scrambling Dave Levitan 2012-03-27T20:30:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/fossil-fuels/massive-gas-leak-on-offshore-rig-in-north-sea-has-drillers-scrambling http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/wbQUpQG3IKI/mit-study-finds-ample-room-in-united-states-to-store-co2 Research technique is sophisticated, but do its postulates really make sense?

Research technique is sophisticated, but do its postulates really make sense?]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:18:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/clean-coal/mit-study-finds-ample-room-in-united-states-to-store-co2 Bill Sweet 2012-03-20T23:18:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/clean-coal/mit-study-finds-ample-room-in-united-states-to-store-co2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/BTmpdPK8MDI/a-green-energy-scorecard Wind and solar installations will continue to outpace nuclear, only other major source of non-fossil, carbon-free electricity, in 2012

Wind and solar installations will continue to outpace nuclear, only other major source of non-fossil, carbon-free electricity, in 2012]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:45:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/a-green-energy-scorecard Bill Sweet 2012-03-19T20:45:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/a-green-energy-scorecard http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/HIyLwNGqe3w/nuclear-energy-technologys-darker-side Progress is made in reducing some weapons-material stockpiles, but some, like Pakistan’s, are large and growing

Progress is made in reducing some weapons-material stockpiles, but some, like Pakistan’s, are large and growing]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:59:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/nuclear/nuclear-energy-technologys-darker-side Bill Sweet 2012-03-16T15:59:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/nuclear/nuclear-energy-technologys-darker-side http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/t_pmACZSYus/no-nukes-and-no-blackouts-in-japan Lower consumption and more fossil-fuel-fired plants could keep Japan lit without nuclear power, but it depends on the weather

Lower consumption and more fossil-fuel-fired plants could keep Japan lit without nuclear power, but it depends on the weather]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:01:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/nuclear/no-nukes-and-no-blackouts-in-japan John Boyd 2012-03-16T13:01:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/nuclear/no-nukes-and-no-blackouts-in-japan http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/AcZ4JECCjxc/solar-research-blooming-in-israeli-desert The Negev Desert gets less than 4 inches of rain each year. That means there's a whole lot of sunlight.

The Negev Desert gets less than 4 inches of rain each year. That means there's a whole lot of sunlight.]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:28:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/solar-research-blooming-in-israeli-desert Dave Levitan 2012-03-14T19:28:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/solar-research-blooming-in-israeli-desert http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/MvSTNiHuXUU/complaints-over-chinas-rare-earth-export-policies-get-serious The U.S., Japan, and EU take their grievances to the World Trade Organization

The U.S., Japan, and EU take their grievances to the World Trade Organization]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:36:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/materials/complaints-over-chinas-rare-earth-export-policies-get-serious Eliza Strickland 2012-03-13T17:36:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/materials/complaints-over-chinas-rare-earth-export-policies-get-serious http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/sxdYecnkmEw/climate-activists-and-skeptics-spar-in-a-new-key The debate goes on, but it's about the rate of climate change and its urgency, not the fundamentals

The debate goes on, but it's about the rate of climate change and its urgency, not the fundamentals]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 03:39:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/climate-activists-and-skeptics-spar-in-a-new-key Bill Sweet 2012-03-12T03:39:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/climate-activists-and-skeptics-spar-in-a-new-key http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/jmjWhQZxaGo/james-cameron-reveals-his-deepsea-sub The director hopes to dive to the bottom of the Mariana Trench this month

The director hopes to dive to the bottom of the Mariana Trench this month]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:44:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/energy/environment/james-cameron-reveals-his-deepsea-sub Eliza Strickland 2012-03-08T19:44:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/energy/environment/james-cameron-reveals-his-deepsea-sub http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/HWJiTBuZ528/commercial-scale-production-cellulosic-ethanol-in-the-works Virdia announces plans to build plant in Mississippi that will make precursors of ethanol

Virdia announces plans to build plant in Mississippi that will make precursors of ethanol]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:16:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/commercial-scale-production-cellulosic-ethanol-in-the-works Dave Levitan 2012-03-08T17:16:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/commercial-scale-production-cellulosic-ethanol-in-the-works http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/48BHjwQzbuk/outlook-darker-than-ever-for-texas-energy-holdings A deal considered brilliant five years ago may be headed for bankruptcy court

A deal considered brilliant five years ago may be headed for bankruptcy court]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:50:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/fossil-fuels/outlook-darker-than-ever-for-texas-energy-holdings Bill Sweet 2012-03-08T14:50:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/fossil-fuels/outlook-darker-than-ever-for-texas-energy-holdings http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/-QBdRkUP9FA/european-wind-power-sector-flagging-but-offshore-opportunities-abound Total EU wind power capacity approaching 100 gigawatts

Total EU wind power capacity approaching 100 gigawatts]]> Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:09:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/wind/european-wind-power-sector-flagging-but-offshore-opportunities-abound Dave Levitan 2012-03-07T18:09:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/wind/european-wind-power-sector-flagging-but-offshore-opportunities-abound http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/u3h7br0AC2U/fukushima-one-year-after On the somber first anniversary, Japan still has a lot of work ahead

On the somber first anniversary, Japan still has a lot of work ahead]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:54:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/energy/nuclear/fukushima-one-year-after Steven Cherry 2012-03-06T18:54:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/energy/nuclear/fukushima-one-year-after http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/NCYemSPFfgY/are-renewable-energy-credits-excessively-expensive So says a new report from the Manhattan Institute

So says a new report from the Manhattan Institute]]> Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:20:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/are-renewable-energy-credits-excessively-expensive Bill Sweet 2012-03-02T16:20:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/are-renewable-energy-credits-excessively-expensive http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/dSJGJnzj1vU/hybrid-energy-tech-could-clean-wastewater-for-free A combination of microbial fuel cell and reverse electrodialysis is efficient enough to make sewage treatment energy neutral

A combination of microbial fuel cell and reverse electrodialysis is efficient enough to make sewage treatment energy neutral]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:10:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/environment/hybrid-energy-tech-could-clean-wastewater-for-free Samuel K. Moore 2012-03-01T13:10:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/environment/hybrid-energy-tech-could-clean-wastewater-for-free http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/rYsvXB7Da7E/japans-green-power-dreams-delayed A year after Fukushima, nuclear power is still down and renewables are far from ramping up

A year after Fukushima, nuclear power is still down and renewables are far from ramping up]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:31:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/renewables/japans-green-power-dreams-delayed John Boyd 2012-02-29T20:31:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/renewables/japans-green-power-dreams-delayed http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/orSNogZ4KUw/superconductors-for-whopping-wind-turbines ARPA-E funds work on next-gen superconducting wire

ARPA-E funds work on next-gen superconducting wire]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:01:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/green-tech/wind/superconductors-for-whopping-wind-turbines Eliza Strickland 2012-02-29T20:01:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/green-tech/wind/superconductors-for-whopping-wind-turbines http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/2vX4-ibUsY4/virgin-oceanics-voyage-to-the-bottom-of-the-sea Virgin Oceanic hopes to launch a new era of manned deep-sea exploration

Virgin Oceanic hopes to launch a new era of manned deep-sea exploration]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:58:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/environment/virgin-oceanics-voyage-to-the-bottom-of-the-sea Eliza Strickland 2012-02-29T13:58:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/environment/virgin-oceanics-voyage-to-the-bottom-of-the-sea http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/Hs1ilnVhZSk/will-envia-be-the-envy-of-lithiumion-car-battery-makers The startup gets a lot of buzz with its boast of a 400 KW/KG Li-ion battery

The startup gets a lot of buzz with its boast of a 400 KW/KG Li-ion battery]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 03:45:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/advanced-cars/will-envia-be-the-envy-of-lithiumion-car-battery-makers Bill Sweet 2012-02-29T03:45:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/advanced-cars/will-envia-be-the-envy-of-lithiumion-car-battery-makers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/B69eYU0vRUk/ciscos-booming-business-in-smart-cities The company picks up customers in India, Ecuador, and Canada

The company picks up customers in India, Ecuador, and Canada]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:54:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/ciscos-booming-business-in-smart-cities Eliza Strickland 2012-02-28T18:54:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/ciscos-booming-business-in-smart-cities http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/9ayTKIat9q0/the-subtle-circuitry-behind-led-lighting The circuitry behind LED lighting poses tricky challenges

The circuitry behind LED lighting poses tricky challenges]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:45:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/environment/the-subtle-circuitry-behind-led-lighting Bernie Weir 2012-02-27T16:45:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/environment/the-subtle-circuitry-behind-led-lighting http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/ZaEtQoS1GoE/south-carolina-reactor-project-seems-set-for-big-federal-loan-guarantee But that will not be the end of the fight over Vogtle, despite its questionable significance

But that will not be the end of the fight over Vogtle, despite its questionable significance]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:24:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/nuclear/south-carolina-reactor-project-seems-set-for-big-federal-loan-guarantee Bill Sweet 2012-02-24T22:24:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/nuclear/south-carolina-reactor-project-seems-set-for-big-federal-loan-guarantee http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/kKvKmtcIqqo/virtual-power-plants-real-power Five kilowatts here, a hundred kilowatts there—with a smart grid, it all adds up

Five kilowatts here, a hundred kilowatts there—with a smart grid, it all adds up]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:05:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/the-smarter-grid/virtual-power-plants-real-power Jean Kumagai 2012-02-24T17:05:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/the-smarter-grid/virtual-power-plants-real-power http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/M530gUbtbvI/alaska-north-slope-holds-between-zero-and-2-billion-barrels-of-shale-oil The assessment by the U.S. Geological Survey has huge uncertainties, but highlights enormous potential resources in remote region

The assessment by the U.S. Geological Survey has huge uncertainties, but highlights enormous potential resources in remote region]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:02:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/fossil-fuels/alaska-north-slope-holds-between-zero-and-2-billion-barrels-of-shale-oil Dave Levitan 2012-02-24T17:02:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/fossil-fuels/alaska-north-slope-holds-between-zero-and-2-billion-barrels-of-shale-oil http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/ExTXNUvXV6Q/should-you-still-choose-nuclear-engineering-as-a-career Despite Fukushima, nuclear engineering still promises a stable career

Despite Fukushima, nuclear engineering still promises a stable career]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:55:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/at-work/tech-careers/should-you-still-choose-nuclear-engineering-as-a-career Prachi Patel 2012-02-24T16:55:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/at-work/tech-careers/should-you-still-choose-nuclear-engineering-as-a-career http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/JeFsDj9CS1I/japanese-construction-company-plans-to-build-a-space-elevator-from-carbon-nanotubes-by-2050 Questions remain as to whether carbon nanotubes are up to the job

Questions remain as to whether carbon nanotubes are up to the job]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:21:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/japanese-construction-company-plans-to-build-a-space-elevator-from-carbon-nanotubes-by-2050 Dexter Johnson 2012-02-23T20:21:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/japanese-construction-company-plans-to-build-a-space-elevator-from-carbon-nanotubes-by-2050 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/JXE1302t3fc/nrc-asks-owners-of-11-westinghouse-nuclear-plants-to-check-their-computer-models Models may not have properly taken into account the aging of nuclear fuel in accident scenarios

Models may not have properly taken into account the aging of nuclear fuel in accident scenarios]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:49:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/energy/nuclear/nrc-asks-owners-of-11-westinghouse-nuclear-plants-to-check-their-computer-models Robert Charette 2012-02-21T23:49:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/energy/nuclear/nrc-asks-owners-of-11-westinghouse-nuclear-plants-to-check-their-computer-models http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/o05-kAYoqTU/have-german-solar-subsidies-failed They have, says Bjorn Lomborg, the skeptical environmentalist who was once a solar enthusiast

They have, says Bjorn Lomborg, the skeptical environmentalist who was once a solar enthusiast]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:53:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/have-german-solar-subsidies-failed Bill Sweet 2012-02-21T22:53:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/have-german-solar-subsidies-failed http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/fAqOctGDpDM/nanocatalyst-improves-production-of-plastic-precursors-from-plants A fifty-percent better yield of lower olefins from syngas is not going to change much about the petrochemical industry

A fifty-percent better yield of lower olefins from syngas is not going to change much about the petrochemical industry]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:17:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanocatalyst-improves-production-of-plastic-precursors-from-plants Dexter Johnson 2012-02-20T16:17:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanocatalyst-improves-production-of-plastic-precursors-from-plants http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/uYZHXfFdWq4/implications-of-pges-smart-meter-optout The general impact would be vry unfortunate if many customers rejected advancing metering

The general impact would be vry unfortunate if many customers rejected advancing metering]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:09:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/the-smarter-grid/implications-of-pges-smart-meter-optout Bill Sweet 2012-02-18T22:09:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/the-smarter-grid/implications-of-pges-smart-meter-optout http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/f4MvI-xl4BY/scientific-american-ranks-energy-storage-technologies Magazine takes stock of prospects in one of technology's hottest areas

Magazine takes stock of prospects in one of technology's hottest areas]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:33:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/the-smarter-grid/scientific-american-ranks-energy-storage-technologies Bill Sweet 2012-02-17T05:33:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/the-smarter-grid/scientific-american-ranks-energy-storage-technologies http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/OzvtxHDcenk/iran-confirms-threat-to-cut-off-oil-exports-to-europe If escalating war of words continues, the global economic recovery will be threatened

If escalating war of words continues, the global economic recovery will be threatened]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:54:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/fossil-fuels/iran-confirms-threat-to-cut-off-oil-exports-to-europe Bill Sweet 2012-02-16T01:54:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/fossil-fuels/iran-confirms-threat-to-cut-off-oil-exports-to-europe http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/7Ep77bSbQB8/oil-prices-at-sixmonth-high-longterm-outlook-highly-uncertain Expert opinion differs radically about whether a tight world market is here to stay

Expert opinion differs radically about whether a tight world market is here to stay]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:11:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/fossil-fuels/oil-prices-at-sixmonth-high-longterm-outlook-highly-uncertain Bill Sweet 2012-02-15T22:11:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/fossil-fuels/oil-prices-at-sixmonth-high-longterm-outlook-highly-uncertain http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/kyz7PS2f4_Y/nuclear-goahead Nuclear Regulatory Commission issues first reactor construction permit since 1978

Nuclear Regulatory Commission issues first reactor construction permit since 1978]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:05:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/nuclear/nuclear-goahead Bill Sweet 2012-02-12T17:05:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/nuclear/nuclear-goahead http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/Nf0bob9iH7w/uk-switches-on-worlds-biggest-offshore-wind-farm Claim to top spot may last less than a year, with London Array looming.

Claim to top spot may last less than a year, with London Array looming.]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:22:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/wind/uk-switches-on-worlds-biggest-offshore-wind-farm Dave Levitan 2012-02-10T15:22:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/wind/uk-switches-on-worlds-biggest-offshore-wind-farm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/o3V3mGX7qDk/nanotechnology-used-to-create-a-desalination-battery Just the latest nano-enabled solution for improving the efficiency of desalination processes

Just the latest nano-enabled solution for improving the efficiency of desalination processes]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:19:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanotechnology-used-to-create-a-desalination-battery Dexter Johnson 2012-02-08T23:19:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanotechnology-used-to-create-a-desalination-battery http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/NumWX9V3GaQ/cyber-security-shortchanged-in-us-smart-grid-push Energy Department audit finds that cyber security controls are weak in many utilities

Energy Department audit finds that cyber security controls are weak in many utilities]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:31:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/energy/the-smarter-grid/cyber-security-shortchanged-in-us-smart-grid-push Robert Charette 2012-02-08T17:31:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/energy/the-smarter-grid/cyber-security-shortchanged-in-us-smart-grid-push http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/x2aYG9a9V40/gallium-arsenide-solar-panel-breaks-efficiency-record NREL confirms an efficiency of 23.5 percent with panel made by Alta Devices

NREL confirms an efficiency of 23.5 percent with panel made by Alta Devices]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:25:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/gallium-arsenide-solar-panel-breaks-efficiency-record Dave Levitan 2012-02-07T19:25:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/gallium-arsenide-solar-panel-breaks-efficiency-record http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/4uMOlobGcO8/this-robotic-black-box-will-make-your-life-warmer Hagent sucks up wasted heat, and then follows you around to keep you warm

Hagent sucks up wasted heat, and then follows you around to keep you warm]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:39:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/home-robots/this-robotic-black-box-will-make-your-life-warmer Evan Ackerman 2012-02-06T12:39:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/home-robots/this-robotic-black-box-will-make-your-life-warmer http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/8gpmKG_9lgY/companies-starting-rollout-of-massive-offshore-turbines Sinovel's 6-megawatt behemoth to be used in Shanghai offshore wind farm

Sinovel's 6-megawatt behemoth to be used in Shanghai offshore wind farm]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:21:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/wind/companies-starting-rollout-of-massive-offshore-turbines Dave Levitan 2012-02-02T19:21:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/wind/companies-starting-rollout-of-massive-offshore-turbines http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/JSxmFrZIOo0/seismic-reassment-of-us-nuclear-reactors-hits-nerves Report detaiing Nucler Regulatory Commission's order attracts rage of comments

Report detaiing Nucler Regulatory Commission's order attracts rage of comments]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:57:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/nuclear/seismic-reassment-of-us-nuclear-reactors-hits-nerves Bill Sweet 2012-02-02T02:57:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/nuclear/seismic-reassment-of-us-nuclear-reactors-hits-nerves http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/vPcjOCfuHz4/northeast-carbon-trading-system-a-startling-success RGGI or "Reggie" contributing to faster-than-expected cuts in emissions

RGGI or "Reggie" contributing to faster-than-expected cuts in emissions]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:26:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/northeast-carbon-trading-system-a-startling-success Bill Sweet 2012-01-28T21:26:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/northeast-carbon-trading-system-a-startling-success http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/9YYZPzlLs_I/obama-embraces-natural-gas-fueled-trucking President fleshes out State of the Union address by inaugurating the nation's first CNG trucking corridor

President fleshes out State of the Union address by inaugurating the nation's first CNG trucking corridor]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:47:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/fossil-fuels/obama-embraces-natural-gas-fueled-trucking Bill Sweet 2012-01-26T23:47:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/fossil-fuels/obama-embraces-natural-gas-fueled-trucking http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/FDA4Svl0r8A/todays-solar-storm-expected-to-be-the-worst-since-2005 While this storm will cause minimal disruption, a more severe event could be devastating

While this storm will cause minimal disruption, a more severe event could be devastating]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:55:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/energy/the-smarter-grid/todays-solar-storm-expected-to-be-the-worst-since-2005 Josh Romero 2012-01-24T17:55:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/energy/the-smarter-grid/todays-solar-storm-expected-to-be-the-worst-since-2005