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ATI FlyZero project finds green liquid hydrogen most viable zero-carbon emission fuel for aircraft

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This means destinations including San Francisco (4664 nmi) and Beijing (4414 nmi) are within reach from London direct while Auckland (9991 nmi), Sydney (9198 nmi) and Honolulu (6289 nmi) are in reach with just one stop. Scalability of other SAFs is limited by availability of raw materials.

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US DOE Awards More than $47M in Recovery Act Funding to Advance Smart Grid Development; New Smart Grid Report and Smart Grid Clearinghouse

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million in Recovery Act funding available for local governments to develop emergency preparedness plans for their electrical systems. Bi-directional metering would enable customers to purchase energy at off-peak hours and sell unused, stored energy back to the utility during peak periods at higher rates.

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Why the Next Microgrids Will Be Well Connected

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The island gets on average nearly 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, putting it on a par with Honolulu and Brisbane, Australia. Heather Duncan/ORNL Most microgrids run in grid-connected mode whenever the main grid is available. The fire station, barber shop, and several grocery stores are all powered by solar energy.

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Cupcake A.T.M.s and Fire Pits: What You Love at the Airport

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At Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, there’s a branch of Renaissance Books , a beloved local used-book store ( located in the main terminal before security). At Detroit Metropolitan Airport, professional musicians perform at two baby grand pianos in the McNamara Terminal gate area ( located after security near Gates A40 and A72).