According to this AP via Yahoo News story, $1 billion ghost town is planned for a 15-square mile area in Lea County, near Hobbs, New Mexico. The goal is to provide a safe location for research projects for next-generation applications. Sam Cobb, Hobbs Mayor, said the research facility will look just like an empty city […]

How about choosing a fuel made from bio-gas instead of crude oil? Rosemary Ostfeld, contributor to Green Patent Blog, published a story today that describes a process invented by Primus Green Energy of Hillsborough, New Jersey that converts biomass into 93-octane fuel. The company currently produces several kilograms of  gasoline per hour at a pilot […]

This September 14, 2011 Renewable Energy World story addresses Hawaii’s initiatives to transition away from petroleum reliance to biofuels. Because of the state’s remote location and isolation, the state’s energy is nearly 90% petroleum-based. Currently, Hawaii’s electricity rates are three times the US average, and twice that of the second most costliest state. Hawaii Renewable Energy Development […]

Biomass is an energy source from organic material, such as plants, trees, or garbage. While seen by many as more environmentally friendly than fossil fuels, biomass is not always considered a true renewable energy source. According to this Renewable Energy World story, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has removed emissions limitations on biomass energy […]