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Power out? Utilities could soon call on drones to help
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Forget the politicians: Vote for your favorite energy innovations
You can’t turn an energy-technology dream into reality by voting for it, can you? Or maybe you can. For the first time, the US
Peak innovation? Execs see support for new ideas dry up
Innovation is good for the economy and jobs. But when times are tough — politically or economically — companies might not be able to
How to build a better fridge? Try a zap with your microwave
If you think the days of garage-built or cheap, jerry-rigged experiments leading to potentially world-changing innovations are over, think again. Engineering researchers at New
How to deck the halls, 3D printer style
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Go online and do a search for “energy-efficient office” and you’ll get results
Energy companies eye UK’s billion-pound bet on carbon capture
Several leading energy companies are expressing interest in working
How many smart meters are there in the US?
It hasn’t always been smooth sailing — still isn’t,
