NREL Releases Biomass Mapping Application. RenewableEnergyWorld.com

A mapping application shows where bio-energy facilities are located now and where more could be developed.

by Jennifer Runyon, Managing Editor

Published: September 28, 2010

Washington, DC, USA – With funding from the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Blue Skyways Collaborative and DOE's Biomass Program, NREL has developed a cool new web portal that may lead to more bioenergy developments across the U.S.
 
The portal is a bioenergy mapping tool in which users can start with a blank map of the country. They can then overlay the map with biomass feedstocks to see where certain feedstocks can be harvested and then overlay that information with ethanol and biodiesel plants both active and idle, existing transportation infrastructure, power plants, fueling stations, refineries and more.

Tips on Seeking a Renewable Energy Degree. RenewableEnergyWorld.com

With jobseekers across the globe considering clean energy careers, how do they know where to begin?

by Jennifer Runyon, Managing Editor

Published: September 13, 2010

New Hampshire, USA -- September is back to school month for many in the U.S. and elsewhere. As one season fades into the next, it's time for new beginnings and fresh thinking. Change is in the air and for some that means thinking about a career in clean energy. 
 
Many analysts predict that by 2020 the global clean energy economy will top one trillion dollars. With that much money on the table, it’s no surprise that people all over the world are wondering how they might join this vibrant new field. And green jobs may be more lucrative, too. According to the Council of Economic Advisers, green jobs pay an average of 10 to 20% more than other jobs.

“Green expertise makes an excellent overlay on almost any existing career,” said Kristen Bacorn, a nationally recognized educator and LEED certified building expert.

International Conference on Renewable Energy Technology for Sustainable Development (RETSUD-09)

12-14 November 2009

Kathmandu, Nepal

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