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Energy start-ups attract $1.35 million from Ben Franklin program Philadelphia Inquirer (blog) It’s clear from its latest investments where Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania has been putting its energy. That would be the energy sector. This week, the state-funded economic development group disclosed it would invest about $2.03 million in eight early-stage companies. Of that, $1.35 million went to four involved in alternative energy or energy efficiency. … Read more: http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/phillyinc/Energy_start-ups_attract_135_million_from_Ben_Franklin_program.html#ixzz0oIhQzKa4 |
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Toxic Sludge Is Good for You? by Stephen Lacey, Staff Writer Deep down in the sewer system lies a toxic menace that grows larger with each passing day, waiting to rise up and wreak havoc on society. No, it's not some deranged underground monster. It's something far scarier (for utilities anyway) – Grease. continue Source: http://www.renewableenergyworld.com |
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SRS Energy's Sole Power Tile(TM) Selected to Appear at Smithsonian ... PR-USA.net (press release) SRS Energy, a leading developer of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) products, is pleased to announce that its Sole Power Tile(TM) has been selected for inclusion in the National Design Triennial exhibition presented by the Smithsonian Institution's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. … |
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DCED: New Solar Energy Investments Reclaim Blighted Properties ... HARRISBURG, Pa., May 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary George Cornelius said today that the commonwealth is strengthening its position as a leader in clean, solar energy with new investments of more than $7 million in six new projects. The Commonwealth Financing Authority approved grants for the six projects today through the Solar Energy Program. The projects—located in Lancaster, Northampton and Schuylkill counties—will leverage more than $55 million in private investments. |
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DCED: New Alternative, Clean Energy Project Investments Leading to ... PR Newswire Bucks County A $300,000 renewable energy program loan to OmniWind Energy Systems LLC, Dublin, toward the purchase of equipment to develop and commercialize a new patented wind turbine that makes wind power more affordable and accessible. The company anticipates 15 new full-time jobs during the first year of the program. OmniWind will contribute $600,000 in matching funds. |
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DOE Funds Two Projects of the Pennsylvania State University AZoCleantech The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by means of its Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy has funded $2.5 million for two projects of the Pennsylvania State University. |
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Penn State Harrisburg gets grant for biofuels research and ... PennLive.com The project has also received funding from Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania, a state-funded economic development agency ... |
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Algae Could Provide Pa.'s Energy WFMZ Allentown A Berks County representative is touting algae for alternative energy.... Kessler's been collaborating with leaders from two multi-billion dollar corporations based in Houston and Washington, D.C., as well as a smaller company, Algae at Work, in Colorado. .. The companies were scouting states that would invest in algae. … And this week, Pennsylvania approved $175,000 toward a feasibility study for algae production. |
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In solar power, New Jersey shines Boston Herald Because of its successful rebate and incentive programs, the state has more solar electricity -- 128 megawatts as of December -- than any other state but California, and was second in installations last year. Two factors helped. The federal government is offering a 30 percent cash grant for commercial installations through the end of the year, when it will convert to a tax credit. And people are beginning to trust New Jersey’s market-driven incentive, said Larry Sherwood, an analyst with the Interstate Renewable Energy Council. |
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Shale Gas Will Rock the World Huge discoveries of natural gas promise to shake up the energy markets and geopolitics. And that's just for starters. Wall Street Journal |
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Flying Planes with Coal? Sixteen tons, what do you get? Cleaner flights to NYC. Source: Greentech Media |
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60M Available for Small Business Clean Energy Projects The U.S. Department of Energy announced that $60 million is available for SBIR Phase II projects. Read more ... |
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U.S. Cleantech Industry Grows, Green Jobs Expand into New Markets Area Development Online In Pennsylvania, the Greek-owned HelioSphera will invest $500 million to create thin-film solar panels, creating 400 jobs in the process. ... |
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Funding Opportunities The Department of Energy and the Department of Agriculture, through the Biomass Research and Development Initiative, jointly invite pre-applications for projects that support the development of biofuels, bioenergy, and biobased technologies. Total federal funding is anticipated to be $33 million. Proposals are due July 13. More information is available here. |
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DOE Offers More Than $200 Million for Solar and Water Power April 28, 2010 Applications are due June 7. |
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DEP Accepting Funding Applications For Clean Energy Projects To ... By Sara HARRISBURG -More than $16 million is available to help develop clean energy projects that will save energy and money for those who develop them, create jobs and improve the environment, Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger said today.... The deadline to submit applications is 4 p.m., Tuesday, June 15. |
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