Here is an interesting time line from a pamphlet from the Esri Federal GIS Conference on the Navy’s evolution with energy, including last year’s large purchase of biofuels. 1774: USS Alfred, Navy’s first battleship, powered by wind and sails. 1955: USS Nautilus, first nuclear submarine 2009: First Navy aircraft engine tested on biofuel blend 2010: [...]
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Five Friday Facts: U.S. Navy as Energy Innovator
May 4th, 2012 
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Top 10 Green-Tech Breakthroughs of 2008
February 10th, 2009 admin Wired Magazine has come up with a list of what it thinks were the top ten green-technology breakthroughs of last year. The list includes advances in solar power from companies such as BrightSource, Ausra, and Nanosolar; actual pilot projects involving Shai Agassi’s Better Place replaceable electric car battery idea; and a demonstration site for making [...]
What’s Your Excuse? Lose It!
February 7th, 2009 Eric Wilson The US Department of Energy has started advertising a website called Lose Your Excuse, in order to help people reduce their energy consumption through easy steps. The site is geared to kids, including games, but there is a section for parents in which they can generate a family energy plan. Check it out and let [...]
