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Hollywood hotel casts ClearEdge fuel cell in supporting role

Heather Clancy — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:04:22 +0000

The system will handle about 45 percent of the electricity needs for the refurbished Lafayette Hotel, whose guests once included stars such as Ava Gardner and Bob Hope.

Carbon-capture technology installations stall

Heather Clancy — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:23:15 +0000

Although 75 major carbon capture and storage projects are under way, there are only 8 operational sites — the same number as two years ago.

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Tue, 15 May 2012 10:33:05 +0000

EPEAT adds four certification and testing partners

Heather Clancy — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:33:05 +0000

The new global alliance partners, known as Product Registration Entities, will help scale EPEAT’s verification efforts.

Charging points still sticking point for electric vehicle drivers

Heather Clancy — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:03:19 +0000

Non-rhetorical question: if you bought an electric vehicle tomorrow, would you know where to charge it outside your home?

5 green data center tips from eBay’s Project Mercury

Heather Clancy — Fri, 11 May 2012 10:05:47 +0000

Despite its location in scorching Phoenix, Ariz., the online marketplace’s latest facility can be tuned to operate at a PUE of less than 1.2.

Sharp expands LED lighting portfolio in North America

Heather Clancy — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:30:52 +0000

Sharp’s new downlights, track lights and recessed troffers will be focused on applications in retail and hospitality settings.

Why Microsoft’s carbon-neutral pledge matters

Heather Clancy — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:55:48 +0000

By making business divisions responsible for their carbon costs, the software giant sets a precedent that is likely to be followed by other high-tech companies.

Brammo’s latest electric motorcycle boasts 100-mile range

Heather Clancy — Wed, 09 May 2012 07:17:27 +0000

Offering top speeds of 100 miles per hour, Brammo hopes the Empulse series will have appeal for a broader audience of motorcycle enthusiasts.

Schneider Electric launches fast charger for electric vehicles

Heather Clancy — Tue, 08 May 2012 10:58:11 +0000

The EVlink DC Quick Charger joins a growing portfolio of EV chargers designed to provide up to 80 percent of a battery’s charger in a half-hour or less.