Tag: Press Releases
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Photovoltaics Evolution: Organic Polymers Show Sunny Promise
We get excited when we hear news of new discoveries pertaining to the evolution of solar technologies. A new version of solar cell has been created in the labs at Rice and Penn State. Read the press announcement below. Rice, Penn State labs lay groundwork for block copolymer solar cells A new version…
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Cold Climate Wind Energy Showing Huge Potential
Wind energy capacity is growing rapidly in the cold climates of the world. According to the latest forecasts, between 45 and 50 gigawatts of wind energy will be built in cold climates by 2017, which would mean an increase of as much as 72 per cent since the end of 2012 and investments amounting to…
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Scientists Develop CO2 Sequestration Technique
Lawrence Livermore scientists have discovered and demonstrated a new technique to remove and store atmospheric carbon dioxide while generating carbon-negative hydrogen and producing alkalinity, which can be used to offset ocean acidification.
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Perkins+Will defines inclusive design at new spaulding rehabilitation hospital
BOSTON – APRIL 24, 2013 – Global architectural and design firm Perkins+Will adds to the reputation of its award-winning healthcare design practice with the opening of the new 262,000-square-foot Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. The design process, led by Ralph Johnson and managed by Perkins+Will’s Boston office, resulted in a state-of-the-art healthcare resource for patients, families, and…
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Seattle Discloses Energy Use of City-Owned Buildings City Leads by Example by Reporting Building Energy Use
The City of Seattle is providing the public a closer look at the energy use of City-owned buildings in a new report, “Seattle Municipal Buildings 2011 – 2012 Energy Use Performance Report.” The report describes City efforts to evaluate the energy efficiency of 6.2 million square feet of City-owned and operated building space, a process…