Senate Backs Pentagon’s Investment in Alternative Energy December 2012 On November 28, the Senate voted 62-37 in support of an amendment that would eliminate a provision that prohibits the military from spending money on alternative fuels when they cost more than conventional fuels. “As one of the largest…
West Virginia High Schools Install Solar Panels August 2012 Two high schools in West Virginia have installed solar panels for the coming school year to help generate electricity. University High School in Morgantown will use a 240-watt solar panel system that will provide approximately six kilowatts of energy to…
SEPTA To Use Train Braking Energy For Reusable Electricity August 2012 The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) recently announced plans to begin capturing the braking energy of its trains and integrating the energy back into the regional electric grid. SEPTA and partner, Viridity Energy, will begin the pilot project…
