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Converting Coal Power Plants to Nuclear Gains Steam

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Department of Energy (DOE) released a report suggesting that, in theory, over 300 former and present coal power plants could be converted to nuclear. A lot of communities that may have not traditionally been looking at advanced nuclear, or nuclear energy in general, are now being incentivized to look at it,” says Victor Ibarra Jr. ,

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FuelCell Energy receives contract for two 2.8MW direct fuel cell power plants from utility

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FuelCell Energy, Inc. One direct fuel cell system will be located in Bridgeport, Connecticut as part of a distributed renewable power generation project that also includes a solar array. FuelCell Energy will install the power plants and operate and maintain them for 20 years under long term service agreements.

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EERC working with Fuel Cell Energy on $3.5M ARPA-E project for electrochemical cell to convert natural gas to methanol

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The University of North Dakota Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) is working with FuelCell Energy, Inc., The US Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA-E) awarded $3,500,000 to the project , led by Fuel Cell Energy, as part of its REBELS (Reliable Electricity Based on ELectrochemical Systems) program.

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ExxonMobil and Renewable Energy Group report progress in cellulosic biodiesel research

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ExxonMobil and Renewable Energy Group (REG) announced that by utilizing REG’s patented fermentation technology, the companies’ joint research program has demonstrated the ability to convert sugars from a variety of non-edible biomass sources into biodiesel. Earlier post.). —Eric Bowen, vice president of REG Life Sciences.

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DOE awards $27.5M to 16 water infrastructure projects

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $27.5 Modern technology has the potential to reduce energy use in aging water infrastructure, particularly in wastewater treatment, which demands up to 2% of domestic electricity use each year. million to 16 water infrastructure projects.

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Tesla Model 3 used by Police Department reveals massive financial savings

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The Westport Police Department in Connecticut has released a new financial analysis that is showing massive savings, as anticipated, after the purchase of a Tesla Model 3 that would be used as a police cruiser. Tesla Model 3 becomes first squad car for Connecticut police department. It is one example of how an EV saves on maintenance.

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Top 10 states offering EV incentives

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The amount of the credit depends on the tax year and whether the car or truck is purchased, leased, or converted. Connecticut. Connecticut residents who purchase or lease an EV may qualify for the Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate Program , a rebate up to $2,225.