WFMZ News reports: A company has sought out a location in Northampton County as an area to generate clean and renewable power. New England Hydropower Company says it wants to place a small scale hydropower plant in Hugh Moore Park along the Delaware and Lehigh Historic Canal Corridor. It recently presented its plans to Northampton County Council, in hopes of the […]
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The Energypath 2018 conference will focus on the theme of Grid Integration. Grid Integration is an increasingly critical issue as the demand for electricity rises along with the growing need for reliable and diverse sources of electricity. Although progress has been made to improve grid stability and resiliency, more needs to be done to integrate renewables, batteries, and vehicles into […]
» Read moreAn International Energy Agency official claims that there are four sustainable innovations that are on track to “do their part in a zero-carbon-emissions world by mid-century”: electric vehicles, energy storage, solar photovoltaic power, and wind power. This year marks the first time any of these green technologies are on track, which is an important step towards a more sustainable future – but […]
» Read moreThe term ‘fracking’ comes from the process of fracturing the shale rocks in which natural gas is stored by forcing a mixture of water, chemicals, and sand inside the rock to crack it and release the gas. There is some evidence that it can pollute surrounding areas, but the health consequences and environmental impacts of fracking are still being studied. […]
» Read moreIncineration is the disposal of waste through combustion. When waste is burned, trash is converted into ash, gas, and heat. The gas is cleansed of pollutants before it is released into the air, and the remaining solid waste and ash is sent to a landfill. This type of waste disposal does not eliminate the need for landfills, but reduces the […]
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Thursday, February 23, 2017 3:00 PM to 6:30PM Hamilton Kitchen & Bar, 645 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) invites you to attend the Clean Jobs PA Forum & Reception. We are excited to highlight our Clean Jobs PA report about thousands of clean energy jobs in Pennsylvania, and the Clean Jobs PA Mapping Project that illustrates […]
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Freedom High School teacher Tara Broczkowski is looking for individuals and organizations to partner with her students on the Food Security Awareness Project described below. For additional information or to volunteer, please contact Ms. Broczkowski directly. Her contact information appears below. Freedom High School students began an Environmental Sustainability course early January 2017. The course involves a long term food […]
» Read moreUsing efficient silicon crystals, solar photovoltaic (PV) panels generate electricity when struck by solar energy in the form of sunlight, which the Earth receives in abundance everyday. As light strikes a crystal, the electrons shared between silicon atoms become excited into a higher energy level, producing an electric current. New “thin film” panels require smaller silicon crystals and can be utilized […]
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