Wind A Big Gainer As US Uses Less Energy In 2011

Wind power

Greater efficiency helps drive down U.S. energy consumption in 2011, a year that sees wind, while still a small contributor, make big gains. Read more →

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Wind Profiles Forecast Turbine Output

wind turbulence forecasting

Factoring in atmospheric stability—not just wind speed—can help operators better estimate how much power a wind farm can generate, researchers say. Read more →

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Extreme Forecasting To Give Wind An Edge

Researchers at are investigating data monitoring methods and equipment to help grid operators better manage wind power in extreme weather events. Read more →

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Wind, Biofuels Lead U.S. Renewables Growth

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Renewables still comprise a tiny portion of U.S. energy consumption, but wind and and biofuels continued strong growth trends in 2010. Read more →

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Livermore Lab Seeks Eco Industry Partners

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The Lawrence Livermore National Lab seeks proposals for a one-year pilot program aimed at putting high-performance computing to work in advancing cleantech. Read more →

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High School Students Win Climate Data Contest

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Carbon Pollution, Simulation, Game, Renewable Energy

A group of California students recently traveled to the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to learn about the carbon-cycle through an online game. Read more →

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Offshore Wind Power Tested In California

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the Norwegian company SWAY have teamed up to test floating wind turbines off the coast of California. Read more →

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USA Using Less Energy, More Renewables

American Energy Usage

According to the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, energy consumption in the US saw a drop from 2008 to 2009, with an increase in renewable sources. Read more →

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