Energy Research Project for Alternative Energy, Renewable Energy, and Green Energy Technologies

1. Renewable Fuel Standard Policy Brief
(Feed Articles / Institute for Energy Research)

Most motor gasoline sold in the United States contains up to 10 percent ethanol (E10). Under free market conditions, some… The post Renewable Fuel Standard Policy Brief appeared first on IER.  ...

2. The Bitter Truth Behind The Biden-Harris Green Energy Future
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Transitioning to 100% renewable energy sounds like a sweet deal, right?  And, sure, who doesn’t like the idea of saving… The post The Bitter Truth Behind The Biden-Harris Green Energy Future appeared ...

3. 3 Questions: Emre Gençer on the evolving role of hydrogen in the energy system
(Feed Articles / MIT - Energy Research News)

With support from renewable energy sources, the MIT research scientist says, we can consider hydrogen fuel as a tool for decarbonization. ...

4. EIA Releases Its Annual Energy Outlook 2020
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The Energy Information Administration (EIA) continues its optimistic outlook on the cost of wind and solar power, resulting in renewable… The post EIA Releases Its Annual Energy Outlook 2020 appeared ...

5. Fossil-Fuel Divestment: A Shell Game
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Under the banner STOP FOSSIL FUELS. BUILD 100% RENEWABLES, the group 350.org last month announced “a new fossil free milestone:… The post Fossil-Fuel Divestment: A Shell Game appeared first on IER. ...

6. RFA Welcomes New Member Valero Renewable Fuels Company LLC.
(Feed Articles / NewsVine - Alternative Energy Feed)

The Renewable Fuels Association is pleased to announce the addition of Valero Renewable Fuels Company LLC, a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corporation, to its membership. Valero is one of the largest biofuels ...

7. Fossil Fuels vs. Climate Politics: Two Graphs
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An important statistic in the historiography of climate policy compares the global market share of fossil fuels from 1988 (the… The post Fossil Fuels vs. Climate Politics: Two Graphs appeared first ...

8. Fossil Fuels Dominate U.S. Energy Production, But Receive a Small Percentage of Federal Fuel Subsidies
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At the request of the Secretary of Energy, the Energy Information Administration (EIA), an independent agency of the U.S. Department… The post Fossil Fuels Dominate U.S. Energy Production, But Receive ...

9. Pardon Me, Turkey, Is This Stool Taken? Scientists Turn Poultry Poop Into Fuel
(Feed Articles / NPR - Environment News)

When heated under proper conditions, turkey droppings transform into a form of coal, and serve as a renewable resource. Just think: Someday you might roast your holiday turkey using its own excrement. ...

10. Is the Environmental Left Really ‘David’ Fighting Goliath?
(Feed Articles / Institute for Energy Research)

In the narrative crafted by environmental groups, the fossil fuel industry is depicted as a greedy, politically connected, and downright… The post Is the Environmental Left Really ‘David’ Fighting ...

11. Biogas at Home: A Renewable No-Brainer
(Feed Articles / REW - Green Power News)

Germany is the leading producer of biogas in the developed world, with 8,700 biogas plants with 3,400 MW of installed electric generation capacity. The United States lags far behind with less than 450 ...

12. Energy Storage and Biofuels Top RenewableEnergyWorld.com’s Most Commented Articles of 2014
(Feed Articles / REW - Hydrogen Fuel Cell News )

The online community of readers who visit RenewableEnergyWorld.com is an important aspect of the news and information that we offer renewable energy stakeholders. We often post news that we feel will get ...

13. The Next Revolution: Discarding Dangerous Fossil Fuel Accounting Practices
(Feed Articles / REW - Hydrogen Fuel Cell News )

The green revolution and, in particular, renewable energy products such as solar power, wind turbines, geothermal and algae-based fuels are not waiting for viable technology — it already exists in many ...

14. How Fossil Fuel Interests Attack Renewable Energy
(Feed Articles / REW - Hydrogen Fuel Cell News )

Fossil fuel-funded front groups repeatedly spread disinformation on renewable energy standard and net metering policies in an effort to overturn pro-clean energy laws in 2013 and 2014. ...

15. Why New Nuclear Technology Hurts the Case for Renewables
(Feed Articles / REW - Hydrogen Fuel Cell News )

Does nuclear energy deserve a seat at the table alongside renewable energy technologies in weaning us off of fossil fuels and transitioning into a cleaner energy world? A new report published yesterday ...

16. US Driving Research on Hydrogen Fuel Cells
(Feed Articles / REW - Hydrogen Fuel Cell News )

Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) were the belles of the ball at recent auto shows in Los Angeles and Tokyo, and researchers at the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) ...

17. NREL Drives Toward the Future with Fuel Cell EVs
(Feed Articles / REW - Hydrogen Fuel Cell News )

Efforts currently underway at the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are contributing to rapid progress in the research, development and testing of hydrogen and fuel cell  ...

18. Steady but Modest Progress Found on Renewables Adoption
(Feed Articles / REW - Hydrogen Fuel Cell News )

The world has made “steady but modest progress” in improving global access to electricity and safe cooking fuels, increasing energy efficiency and adding renewable sources to the world’s energy mix, said ...

19. Renewables to Beat Fossil Fuels With $3.7 Trillion Solar Boom
(Feed Articles / REW - Bioenergy News)

Renewable energy will draw almost two-thirds of the spending on new power plants over the next 25 years, dwarfing spending on fossil fuels, as plunging costs make solar the first choice for consumers and ...

20. Ethanol Groups Say EPA's Proposal Crushing Growth of Industry
(Feed Articles / REW - Bioenergy News)

An Obama administration proposal last month to cut quotas for renewable fuels led to a rout in ethanol credits and handcuffed the industry’s growth, biofuel groups said Thursday.  ...

21. Obama To Announce $100 Million Grants for Ethanol
(Feed Articles / REW - Bioenergy News)

... renewable fuels. With ethanol makers facing a possible cut in their quota below the statutory level of 15 billion gallons, the grant program will let the administration of President Barack Obama demonstrate ...

22. Embattled EPA Chief Scott Pruitt Faces Anger In Farm Country Over Policy
(Feed Articles / NPR - Environment News)

The EPA administrator met with farmers in midwestern states this week to address frustrations over the renewable fuel standard. ...

23. Budweiser-maker taps Nikola for up to 800 hydrogen-powered semi trucks
(Feed Articles / Yahoo - Environment News)

... entire dedicated corporate fleet with trucks powered by renewable energy. The agreement is largely contingent on Nikola building hydrogen refueling stations across the country, mostly along Anheuser-Busch’s ...

24. Trump's Busy Year On Energy And Environment
(Feed Articles / NPR - Environment News)

President Trump and a trio of cabinet members have made headway in their campaign for American fossil fuel "energy dominance." This might slow renewable energy, but it won't bring back coal. ...

25. Stanford researchers test public receptiveness to different wind energy turbines
(Feed Articles / ENN - Top Environmental Stories)

With global carbon emissions on the rise, wind power continues to be an attractive option for states and countries looking to limit fossil fuel use and increase renewable energy. Wind already accounts ...

26. IER Submits Biodiesel Coalition Letter to EPA’s Pruitt
(Feed Articles / Institute for Energy Research)

On Thursday, October 19, IER submitted a coalition letter in support of the EPA proposal to adjust Renewable Fuel Standard... The post IER Submits Biodiesel Coalition Letter to EPA’s Pruitt appeared ...

27. Fuel from waste and electricity?
(Feed Articles / ENN - Environmental Science and Technology)

... electric energy and the carbon feedstock. First, the electrical power production based on renewable resources, such as wind and solar energy, is promoted. Second, renewable feedstocks and waste streams ...

28. Vertical Axis Wind Turbines Can Offer Cheaper Electricity for Urban and Suburban Areas
(Feed Articles / ENN - Environmental Science and Technology)

... in urban and suburban environments. In an article in this week’s Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, from AIP Publishing, the authors present results indicating that an optimally designed ...

29. Energy Storage Solutions will help tackle Climate Change
(Feed Articles / ENN - Energy Research News)

... carbon-heavy production, the twin-approach of renewable energy and storage will be critical for delivering on the demand while securing the future of UK energy. ...

30. Biotechnology Innovation Organization Supports EPA Proposal for Biofuel Feedstocks Under Renewable Fuel Standard
(Feed Articles / REW - Bioenergy News)

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization in recent comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said it supports the inclusion of additional biofuel feedstocks and pathways under the federal Renewable ...