This month, Griffin Power will begin deploying IP-enabled residential and commercial smart electric meters that utilize existing public wireless networks, 

 

Honda has unveiled their new solar hydrogen solar station, which enables the owner of the Honda KCX or other electric car to refill their fuel cell overnight. The new model is a significant improvement over previous models which were much larger and required a compressor and electrolyzer to operate.

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Scientists at DARPA (the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) has announced that they will begin production of biofuels from algae in 2013 at a cost comparable to carbon-based fuels.

 

Green Jobs Surge in Michigan

 

Recent project announcements in the solar, wind and battery industries, and the incentives provided by the state, are starting to bear fruit for the Michigan workforce.

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Make plans to attend the 9th Annual Southern BioProducts and Renewable Energy Conference from April 13-14, 2010 in Tunica, Mississippi.  The conference will be held at the Harrah's Sheraton resort and the theme this year is "growing the regional bio-based economy" with great emphasis on the regional aspect of developing bio-based products and energy systems.  This conference serves as a focal point in this region to attract speakers from all over the country who represent new and emerging businesses in this industry as well as cutting edge research.  It provides and excellent opportunity to network with other professionals and individuals with diverse backgrounds such as farming and energy producers.  The conference is co-hosted by the Mississippi Biomass and Renewable Energy Council, Mississippi Technology Alliance - Strategic Biomass Solutions and Mississippi State University - Industrial Outreach Service.  For more information contact Sumesh Arora at sarora@mta.ms or visit www.mta.ms/biomass.