Briefs: Forest City biodiesel plant gets $1.5 million award
DesMoinesRegister.com - May 12, 2011
Growth Design Energy will use second-generation refining technologies with nonfood waste oils to produce 3 million gallons of biodiesel annually. Grant funds of $699500 will assist the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service to expand existing Green Corps ...
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Workshop will examine alternative fuels
Modern Bulk Transporter - May 24, 2011
The Alternative Fuels Trade Alliance comprises PERC, the Renewable Fuels Association, National Biodiesel Foundation, and Clean Vehicle Education Foundation. Each collaborative workshop involves one or more of the Energy Department's Clean Cities ...
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Wind Tech Program receives equipment donation worth $225000
Hometown Focus - May 26, 2011
In addition, the PI System will be utilized by the Electrical and Industrial Automation program to monitor data associated with their biodiesel processors. The OSIsoft PI System is the industry standard in enterprise infrastructure for management of ...
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Houston County School System wins clean air award
The Warner Robins Patriot - Drew Bollea - May 26, 2011
Houston County uses biodiesel in its buses when available and has implemented a five-minute maximum idle policy for non-handicap buses. GPS software is also used to monitor idle time and route efficiency. In addition, Houston County has received grants ...
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DEP to Hold Two Alternative Energy Workshops for Teachers
PR Newswire (press release) - May 13, 2011
Participants will learn about solar- and wind-power generation as well as alternative fuel sources, such as biodiesel, compressed natural gas and hybrid engines. The workshops will also educate teachers about DEP's Environmental Education grants, ...
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Ford and Georgia Tech Partner on "Green Eco School Bus" - Nation's First ...
PR Newswire (press release) - May 13, 2011
Innovation in education is encouraged through national programs that enhance high school learning and provide college scholarships and university grants. Through the Ford Volunteer Corps, more than 25000 Ford employees and retirees each year work on ...
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