Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2010

The second round was focused specifically on three areas of technology representing new approaches for advanced microbial biofuels (electrofuels); much higher capacity and less expensive batteries for electric vehicles; and carbon capture. Electrofuels: Biofuels from Electricity. The grants will go to projects in 17 states.

Carbon 249

Carbon Batteries Battery Li-ion 249

Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2010

An advanced biofuel has a carbon footprint that is 50% or less of conventional gasoline and OBE plans to start the certification process by Q4 2010. Part of the process btus come from the waste-steam from an electric cogeneration plant next to the facility. As a result, the carbon impact of the process is reduced.

Energy 186

Energy EPA Virginia Carbon 186

Baua Electric

APRIL 19, 2024

The Georgia Public Service Commission just this week approved utility Georgia Power’s plan to build three new methane and oil-burning plants, as well as to buy energy from sister company Mississippi power, delaying retirement of one of that company’s coal-fired plants, according to the Southern Environmental Law Center.

Georgia 52

Georgia South Carolina Coal North Carolina 52