by john.stodder Published: May 13,2012
Tags: Chesapeake Energy Corp., Chevy Volt, Ford Fusion, General Electric Co., GREEN ENERGY, hybrid cars, MacNeilus, natural gas, Seeking Alpha, Toyota Prius
While the push is under way in some states to provide roadside battery-charging for the thousands of electric cars on the highways, another alternative, the natural-gas-powered vehicle, mostly sits idle. Anyone who has watched television in the past decade knows about the Chevy Volt and hybrids like the Ford Fusion or the Toyota Prius. But [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: November 30,2011
Tags: energy, environment, factory, federal government, GREEN ENERGY, manufacturing, municipal government, plant, solar energy, sustainable energy
COLUMBUS — The city of Columbus has asked the federal government to consider a solar panel farm at the former Kerr-McGee Chemical Plant. The Commercial Dispatch reports the Environmental Protect Agency has agreed to study the site to determine what kind and whether a renewable energy facility can be built on the property. The city [...] [...]
STARKVILLE — In a quest to identify economically and agriculturally sustainable biofuels to reduce dependence on foreign energy suppliers, U.S. scientists and engineers constantly are identifying methods of converting biomass into biofuel products. This year, Mississippi State University researchers announced a breakthrough in understanding how cottonwood trees begin to produce seasonal flower buds. This critical [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: October 31,2011
Tags: biofuel, biorefinery, comstruction, electricity, energy, financing, GREEN ENERGY, power, sustainable energy, utilities
FULTON — BlueFire Renewables Inc. has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with China Huadian Engineering Co., LTD., to finance its integrated power plant and biorefinery in Fulton in Northeast Mississippi and up to five additional plants in the United States. Under the MOU, Huadian will invest equity by purchasing an interest in BlueFire [...] [...]
WASHINGTON — Enviva LP, a manufacturer of processed biomass fuel in the United States and Europe that operates two wood pellet facilities in Mississippi, has signed a contract with Richmond, Va.-based Dominion Virginia Power to supply biomass to two power facilities in Southeast Virginia. In April, Dominion announced plans to convert three 63-megawatt coal burning [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: October 12,2011
Tags: electricity, energy, environment, gas, GREEN ENERGY, landfill, landfill gas, power, renewable energy, sustainable energy, utilities
STARKVILLE — With Mississippi looking to produce more domestic energy from renewable resources, government officials, utility and GE representatives gathered yesterday at the Golden Triangle Regional Landfill in northeastern Mississippi to mark the commercial start-up of the state’s first landfill gas-to-electricity (LFGTE) project that will support the regional grid. Owned by the Golden Triangle Regional [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: October 7,2011
Tags: alternative fuels, biofuels, defense, education, energy, GREEN ENERGY, higher education, military, ships, sustainable energy
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University biofuel research can help the Navy achieve national security goals by providing domestic energy from non-fossil fuels, according to Secretary of the Navy and former Mississippi governor Ray Mabus. Mabus addressed the university’s annual biofuels conference to discuss his vision for biofuels assisting with strengthening national security. “We simply buy [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: October 6,2011
Tags: abortion, agriculture, birth control, casinos, cattle, contraceptives, economy, embryo, energy, gaming, GREEN ENERGY, hay, health care, home values, MBJ, medicine, Mississippi Business Journal, Personhood, Realtors, recession, sod, solar energy, Weather, Yes on 26
In this week’s MBJ, Amy McCullough examines the explosion of solar companies in Mississippi and whether the companies can keep up with the technology. Only time will tell how Twin Creeks and Stion hold up as Mississippians have bet nearly $400 million on green energy companies Also in this week’s paper: >> ‘YES ON 26’ [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: September 29,2011
Tags: electricity, energy, gas capture, gas-to-electricity, GREEN ENERGY, landfill, methane gas, power, state government, sustainable energy, utilities
STARKVILLE — Gov. Haley Barbour is scheduled to be briefed by GE Energy officials today on its installation of engines to capture methane gas from the Golden Triangle Regional Landfill and use it to generate electricity. GE Energy officials say a ceremonial ribbon cutting for the facility has been tentatively scheduled for Oct. 11. The [...] [...]
HATTIESBURG — Stion, a manufacturer of high-efficiency thin-film solar panels, is gearing up for the official opening of its manufacturing facility in Hattiesburg. The grand opening is slated for Sept. 16. Featured speakers will be Chet Ferris, CEO of Stion, Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny L. Dupree, Ph.D., Dr. Martha D. Saunders, president of the University of [...] [...]
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