DARPA seeks lighter energy source for radios Microwave Engineering Online Thu, 06 Jan 2011 18:39 PM PST The military needs lighter, more efficient energy storage devices for its personnel. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has awarded a $1.7 million contract to Maxwell Technologies, Inc. for developing an advanced energy storage device for portable radios. | Hong Kong shares retreat on energy, metal stocks Market Watch Thu, 06 Jan 2011 18:36 PM PST HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Hong Kong shares declined early Friday as investors locked in gains after the market rose for seven straight sessions, with metal and energy producers knocked back on a fall in commodity prices. The Hang Seng Index fell 0.3% to 23,710.94, and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index slid 0.4% to 12,925.80. Cnooc Ltd. fell 1.6%, and PetroChina Co. lost 1.4%, while gold ... | Farmers can plug into energy savings with NYSERDA grant program The Post-Standard Thu, 06 Jan 2011 18:35 PM PST Salina, NY -- The state will spend about $5 million to help farmers cut their utility bills under a program announced Thursday in Salina by Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy. âItâs a start and a step in the right direction,â Duffy... | Money still available for appliance rebates San Antonio Express-News Thu, 06 Jan 2011 18:33 PM PST share: digg facebook twitter A second statewide program offering rebates to consumers who purchase energy-efficient appliances seems to have fewer glitches than last spring's rebate plan that required consumers to snare a reservation for a rebate. The program calls for consumers to mail in a rebate form as part of a first-come, first-served system. âWe wanted to offer a gauge for consumers, and ... | APCo chief: Lower energy prices likely to rise WSLS Newschannel 10 Roanoke Thu, 06 Jan 2011 18:15 PM PST Electricity prices have fallen in the past year, but don’t get used to it, Appalachian Power Co.’s top executive told Lynchburg business leaders Thursday. | Nielson steps down as Herbertâs energy adviser The Salt Lake Tribune Thu, 06 Jan 2011 18:12 PM PST Nielson steps down as Herbertâs energy adviser By judy fahys The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jan 6, 2011 07:16PM MDT Dianne Nielson, a leader noted for keeping remarkably cool in the hot seat of many of Utahâs most contentious environmental and energy issues, announced Thursday she is retiring from state government. Although she served as the governorâs energy adviser during the past three years ... | ThinkEco smart plug lays waste to wasted power CNET Thu, 06 Jan 2011 18:08 PM PST The smart plug sports a wireless radio that can send power consumption data to a Web application and let people schedule when to turn off plugged-in goods to reduce wasted energy and stand-by power. | | |
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