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Cellulosic biofuel gets better, but there's a 'but'
A new study from Purdue University says that cellulosic ethanol could be competitive with gasoline. The kicker, however, is that it takes fossil fuels to pull that off, and also depends on high oil prices.By Guest Contributor .
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Waste not: Turning industrial heat into electricity
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a new thermoelectric material that can convert waste heat directly to electricity.By Guest Contributor .
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Milwaukee program helps boost efficiency retrofits
Milwaukee has announced that it will be leveraging stimulus funds to provide up to $60 million in enhanced private-sector financing for building owners to pursue energy-efficient retrofits and renovations.By Guest Contributor .
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In life-cycle energy use, do LEDs keep their edge?
It's well-known that LED bulbs use less energy than CFLs. But when you factor in energy consumed from manufacturing and disposal, do they maintain their advantage?By Guest Contributor .
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Iowa State professor puts electric motors on a diet
Dionysios Aliprantis thinks current electric motors are just too big. Secondly, it’s his contention that they simply don’t work hard enough. Too fat. Too lazy.By Guest Contributor .
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Detroit's vacant lots could boost Michigan biodiesel industry
A common weed that can clean up lead contamination and provide a biodiesel feedstock, along with more high-tech innovations, could help revive Michigan's stalled biodiesel industry.
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Michigan county welcomes wind farm with open arms
While wind farms in many communities are contentious and controversial, a major wind development in Gratiot County, Michigan, enjoys nearly unanimous support from residents and county officials.
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Where does the Midwest stand on nuclear power?
As a nightmare crisis unfolds in Japan, several states in the region have been taking steps toward wider adoption of nuclear power.
Photo by Bill and Vicki Tracey via Creative CommonsBy Guest Contributor .
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South Dakota tribes struggle to reach energy potential
While South Dakota is among the top five states for wind potential, energy development on its vast stretches of reservation land is hamstrung by multiple factors.By Guest Contributor .
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