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DOE to award $9M to promote consensus on future fossil energy technologies

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turbines, fuel cells, hybrids, novel power generation cycles); coal conversion (e.g., The information created will be used at seminars, conferences and workshops attended by various stakeholders, as well as disseminated domestically and internationally, as appropriate. gasification) and beneficiation; advanced combustion (e.g.,

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US and China Presidents Announce US-China Electric Vehicles Initiative, Six Other Measures to Strengthen Cooperation Between the Countries on Energy Issues

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Initial research priorities will be building energy efficiency, clean coal including carbon capture and storage, and clean vehicles. 21 st Century Coal. The two Presidents pledged to promote cooperation on cleaner uses of coal, including large-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) demonstration projects.

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DOE to award up to $4.5M to projects for alt fuel and advanced vehicle deployment

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Projects may include, but are not limited to, workshops and in-person fuel-specific safety and technical training; service training and/or certification for service technicians, inspectors, and equipment operators; curriculum development and resources for utilization at community colleges, technical schools, etc.; Coal-derived liquid fuels.

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DOE Seeking Comments on Report on Research Strategy for Developing Unconventional Fossil Energy Resources

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In every case, the production of domestic unconventional oil, gas, and coal resources can be assumed to reduce near term dependence on foreign sources of energy and stimulate near term domestic job growth and the creation of wealth. Tags: Coal Fuels Natural Gas Oil Oil sands Oil Shale Policy Research. Unconventional Fossil Energy”.

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Transphorm introduces Gallium Nitride diode; >99% efficient DC-DC boost converter

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Energy loss that occurs during power conversion is equivalent to the daily output of 318 coal plants, and costs the US economy $40 billion per year. Research Needs and Opportunities in Power Electronics (ARPA-E Power Technologies workshop presentation by Dr. David J. At APEC, startup Transphorm Inc. —Primit Parikh.

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Electric Company Too Scared To Tell Truth About Climate Change

Creative Greenius

After my volunteer stint was over I stayed for the presentation and workshop. Overall it was a good workshop with lots of solid basic information for people who don’t know much about solar but are considering a solar electric system. The workshop was very well attended with over 130 local people showing up.

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Beyond Pizza and Yale: What to See, Eat and Do in New Haven

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Talks, tours, workshops and gatherings are also part of the Ely Center of Contemporary Art ’s mix. As delicious and worthy as New Haven’s celebrated pizza is (a thin, coal-fired style known as “apizza”), there’s much more to the dining scene. The city’s waterside location means seafood gets served with a view.