Government Technology Green Initiatives News

Cities Use RFID and Bar Codes in Recycling Incentive Program

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:14:00 +0100

Michigan and Florida cities offer residents coupons and discounts in exchange for recycling.

Innovation News Briefs

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:34:00 +0100

Assistive robot, solar-powered monorail, universal chargers fit all phones, high-altitude wind generation, from bus to bus shelter, solar car race across Australia.

$151 Million Awarded for Energy Research Projects

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:03:00 +0100

"Pie in the sky mad science" to "so crazy it just might work."

Power Management Solution Reduces Police Car Dead Batteries, Emissions

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0100

The Dallas Police Department piloted anti-idling technology that operates a car's electrical system while it's turned off. Laptops, lights, radios and other equipment are powered.

Vermont Utilities Receive $69 Million for Smart Grid Rollout

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:01:00 +0100

Smart grid projects will include a statewide fiber-optic build-out that enhances Vermont's grid, improves interconnections with surrounding states and Quebec, and facilitates statewide broadband.

Treasury Allocates $2.2 Billion in Bonds for Renewable Energy Development

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:49:00 +0100

Help to obtain lower cost financing for clean energy development projects.

Obama Announces $3.4 Billion for Smart Grid Projects

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:25:00 +0100

Called the largest single energy-grid modernization investment in U.S. history.

Pew Study Sees Fewer Concerned About Global Warming

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:01:00 +0100

Economic concerns and a cooler summer than normal may have shifted public opinion.

Stealth Wind Turbines Reduce Interference With Radar

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:46:00 +0100

The stealth turbine solution uses a portfolio of radar absorbing materials.

Australian Smart Meters to use WiMAX

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:46:00 +0100

An agreement to roll out 680,000 smart meters by 2013.