Biofuels At The Tipping Point

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AOL Energy reports on a recent panel which concluded biofuels have been accelerating down the learning curve and are at a "tipping point" for commercialization. Read more →

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Tidal Electricity Will Be Flowing In Maine

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AOL Energy takes a look at how tidal power planned in the waters of Maine will be sold under long-term contracts for the first time in the United States later this year. Read more →

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Ford Powers Into Electric Car Business

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AOL Energy takes a look at how Ford is getting into the electric car business via its Focus Electric EV. Read more →

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Do Elections Matter In Energy?

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AOL Energy takes a look at how elections in various countries might have potential far-reaching impacts on energy policy in both developed and increasingly-powerful emerging economies. Read more →

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Renewable Energy Will Cost Grid More: MIT

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AOL Energy takes a look at a new MIT study that warns on how Integrating more renewables into the US grid will be costly and have unintended consequences. Read more →

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Fuel Cell Technology Improves, Costs Fall For Power Sector

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With two big players in the stationary fuel cell market performing well, the industry is poised to gain new acceptance as an energy source, AOL Energy reports. Read more →

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The World’s Tallest Solar Panel Array

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AOL Energy reports on how atop Deutsche Bank's 745 foot skyscraper Wall Street building sits what looks to be the world's tallest solar panel array. Read more →

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Geothermal Could Become California’s Baseload Power: Commissioner

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AOL Energy reports on how geothermal power, often overshadowed by wind and solar, could take its place as a major factor in California's energy needs. Read more →

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Learning To Be An Energy Journalist

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A former journalist for AOL Energy provides perspective on life covering the energy industry, noting that, unlike most industries, the energy industry cannot be only about profit. Read more →

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Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business Shouts Smart Grid

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AOL Energy interviews electronics giant Hitachi regarding its smart grid investments as the company moves to invest in what it calls a social innovation business. Read more →

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