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MAY 24, 2012

The US Army and Air Force are planning to develop 1 billion watts of renewable energy on their installations by 2025. Energy security drives the initiatives, Hammack said, adding that increased usage of renewable energy on military installations would enable them to operate even if local power grids go down.

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JUNE 10, 2016

Toyota Motor North America has awarded MP2 Energy, a full-service power company based in The Woodlands, Texas, a five-year retail electricity contract to provide 100% renewable energy solutions to Toyota’s new North American headquarters in Plano, Texas. The five-year deal also supports 7.75

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OCTOBER 14, 2019

The states of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, North and South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas are home to a quarter of the US population and consume 30% of electric power generated in the US. As a consequence, the Midwestern states have some of the highest levels of renewable energy on their grids.

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MARCH 23, 2021

In recent years, a growing number of utilities responsible for clean water have moved from strict wastewater treatment to a broader model of water-resource management. With the right technology, it’s possible to convert wastewater into renewable power, along with chemicals, fertilizers, and reusable water.

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JANUARY 23, 2013

The ACS journal Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research published an article about the work on the fuel formula—a research jet fuel composition comprising methyl-branched tetradecane isomers—led by Heinz Robota, Ohio Research Scholar in alternative fuels and the Research Institute’s alternative fuels synthesis group leader.

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JULY 11, 2018

A “well-to-wheel” life cycle assessment (LCA) by a team from synthetic fuels producer Greyrock ( earlier post ), and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has determined the potential reduction of greenhouse gases and criteria pollutant emissions from the use of synthetic fuels directly converted from flare gas. 0.37, 42.4,

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AUGUST 3, 2021

A common farm weed could make a jet fuel with fewer production-related environmental impacts than other biofuels, according to a new lifecycle study by researchers at The Ohio State University. Energy allocation method was used for the analysis. million l/yr (5 million gal/yr) HRJ. And it can be harvested before the soybean crops are planted.

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DECEMBER 24, 2014

Selections include the following three projects: Westside Industrial Retention & Expansion Network’s GLWN of Cleveland, Ohio, will receive $695,000 to complete detailed manufacturing analysis of fuel cell systems (automotive and stationary), high pressure hydrogen storage systems, and key high value hydrogen and fuel cell subsystems and components.

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AUGUST 26, 2021

A resource for all EAA chapters BY TIM BENFORD: PRESIDENT OF DRIVE ELECTRIC DAYTON, PAST VICE-PRESIDENT OF ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION. As the leader of Drive Electric Dayton , I often collaborate with Gary Heaton, leader of Drive Electric Cincinnati , in organizing electric vehicle (EV) ride and drive events in southwest Ohio.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2013

The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) recently completed a mapping and assessment of hydrokinetic resources in rivers of the continental United States and found that the technically recoverable resource estimate for the continental United States is 120 TWh/yr, which represents approximately 3% of annual US electricity consumption.

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JUNE 13, 2012

The announcement provides the opportunity to expand the use of non-food, energy crops for liquid biofuels and to help meet state mandated Renewal Portfolio Standards (RPS). REPREVE Renewables, based in Georgia, also is the sponsor of the project’s accompanying environmental assessment. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) administers BCAP.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that 21 states will receive $100 million in grants through the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership (BIP) to add infrastructure needed to supply more renewable fuel to drivers in the US. Since announcing the program in May 2015, the US. North Carolina. North Dakota. Pennsylvania. South Dakota.

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JANUARY 11, 2013

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) will award some $25 million to four projects to research and development of next-generation renewable energy and high-value biobased products—such as biofuels—from a variety of biomass sources. Ohio State University, $6,510,183. Ceramatec, Inc.,

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JUNE 24, 2010

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a report outlining both the current state of renewable transportation fuels efforts in the US and a plan to develop regional strategies to increase the production, marketing and distribution of biofuels. Resources. RFS2 becomes effective on 1 July 2010. billion gallons of ethanol.

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APRIL 15, 2011

Student designs will consider the well-to-wheel (WTW) impact of fuel use and select renewable fuels such as hydrogen, E85 (85% ethanol), or B20 (20% biodiesel). The Ohio State University (Columbus, Ohio). Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona Beach, Florida). Mississippi State University (Starkville, Mississippi).

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AUGUST 1, 2020

These projects will improve the performance and lower the cost and risk of technologies that can be used to produce biofuels, biopower, and bioproducts from biomass and waste resources. Earth Energy Renewables, LLC. Topic 4: Bio-Restore: Biomass to Restore Natural Resources. Ohio State University. NTRE Tech LLC.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2009

All of the vehicles use a renewable energy source that displaces petroleum consumption. The 17 designs range from systems using on-board hydrogen fuel cells to full battery-electric vehicles. While each of the 17 EcoCAR designs is unique, there are common attributes including: All of the vehicles have plug-in capability.

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JANUARY 9, 2015

As part of ongoing commitment to the US market, Volkswagen Group of America is proud to dedicate our vast technological resources and automotive manufacturing expertise to help IACMI expand the American workforce and overcome current barriers to the use of advanced composite materials. 36 Consortia Members: Alcoa Inc.;

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FEBRUARY 20, 2009

The Pickens Plan calls for reducing dependence on oil, expanded use of renewable energy, a new 21st-century power grid, increased conservation and efficiency initiatives, and developing alternative fuel vehicles, such as natural gas-powered trucks and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). AEP’s headquarters are in Columbus, Ohio.

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AUGUST 7, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has posted the peer review of the renewable fuel standards lifecycle analysis—including significant indirect emissions, such as from indirect land use changes— online. Earlier post.) At the time, Administrator Jackson announced the lifecycle analysis would be peer-reviewed. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 15, 2011

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has established four additional Biomass Crop Assistance Program ( BCAP ) project areas to promote the cultivation of crops that can be processed into renewable energy. USDA estimates that each of the four project areas and conversion facilities would earn about $50 million per year.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Battelle staff developed the new Grid Command Distribution software internally as part of its work over the past two years as part of an ongoing smart grid demonstration project in Ohio: AEP Ohio’s gridSMART program, sponsored by the DOE. provide insight into grid sensitivity and capacity under changing conditions.

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JULY 10, 2019

Remote Area Modular Monitoring for Critical Facilities, $300,000 Embedded Planet, Cleveland, Ohio Simulation Tool for Energy-Efficient Connected and Automated Vehicle Control Development, $600,000 Hyundai America Technical Center, Superior Township, Mich. National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Denver, Colo. Groundwork Renewables Inc.,

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012

program; and create the DriveElectricMN.org website as an online resource. Clean Fuels Ohio. The Fast Track to Ohio AFV Adoption project will streamline local and state. compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinder tracking system and Renewable. on various fuels; and expand the Ohio Green Fleets program and the Ohio.

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MAY 28, 2009

is working in collaboration with the Ohio BioProducts Innovation Center Wright Center of Innovation, Archer Daniels Midland Company, BP-Husky LLC Toledo Refinery, Albemarle Catalysts Company BV and NetJets, Inc. The grant is part of the Ohio Department of Development’s Third Frontier Project, a $1.6-billion, Velocys, Inc.

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JANUARY 16, 2014

Wide bandgap technology could thus enable significantly more compact and efficient power electronic devices for electric vehicles, renewable power interconnection, industrial-scale variable speed drive motors and a smarter more flexible grid; in addition to high-performance defense applications (e.g.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Inspired by the damping mechanisms which sustain trees under wind and seismic loads, researchers at The Ohio State University and the University of Michigan are investigating the potential for the development of energy harvesting systems that efficiently convert the same motion- and wind-based excitations into electric power. 2015.11.017.

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JANUARY 13, 2023

Explore This List of Helpful Resources for EV Charging Rebates and Incentives. While it was set to expire at the end of 2021, the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 renewed it for ten years. Plus, the energy is sourced from 100% renewable energy. Firelands Electric Cooperative – Ohio.

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AUGUST 6, 2015

The authors found that guayule rubber provides an opportunity to lower the environmental impacts of a major commodity, to develop an industry to support the local US economy, and to reduce US dependence on non-renewable petroleum sources and rubber imports. If we generate demand for guayule rubber, that’s going to help for the tire side.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2015

The Bioenergy Technologies Office is working to produce cost-competitive ($3/gallon of gasoline equivalent) advanced biofuels from non-food biomass resources that reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% or more versus petroleum-based alternatives. The Ohio State University in collaboration with the University of Alabama and Green Biologics.

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JULY 21, 2023

This includes all of the resources used in manufacturing the vehicle, the battery, and powering the vehicle. According to an analysis from Environmental Defense Fund, states like Tennessee, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Kansas, and North and South Carolina are big winners in manufacturing investment. petroleum consumption.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

FPL Group’s principal subsidiaries are NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, the largest generator in North America of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and Florida Power & Light Company, which serves 4.5 FPL Group, Inc. Headquartered in Juno Beach, Fla.,

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NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Improved energy storage technologies will allow for expanded integration of renewable energy resources like wind and photovoltaic systems and will improve frequency regulation and peak energy management. The selected projects include advanced battery systems (including flow batteries), flywheels, and compressed air energy systems.

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JULY 9, 2009

In January 2009, RWE Innogy, the renewable power generation arm of Germany-based RWE Group, invested €5.5 BASF will conduct further lithium-ion battery material application development in its current Beachwood, Ohio facility. million in ReVolt. Earlier post.). ReVolt Portable Battery Technology Brief.

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APRIL 16, 2015

The PJM Interconnection is a regional transmission organization (RTO) that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity in all or parts of Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. —Weis et al.

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JUNE 18, 2009

The oils were then converted to the shorter chain diesel-range paraffins using UOP’s Renewable Jet Process ( earlier post ), which converts the natural oils by removing oxygen molecules from the oil (deoxygenation) and converting any olefins to paraffins by reaction with hydrogen (hydrogenation). Earlier post.).

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MAY 15, 2021

As a result, there is a critical need to create new pathways for biofuel conversion that reduces carbon waste, prevents the loss of CO 2 emissions, and in turn, maximizes the amount of renewable fuel a conversion process yields. National Renewable Energy Laboratory. University of Wisconsin-Madison. Stanford University.

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