Energy Collective Update 2/2

Ethanol: Back to the Facts on E15 Posted: 02 Feb 2013 04:40 AM PST Instead of attacking research it doesn’t like, the ethanol industry should welcome information that could help more and more auto manufacturers adapt future vehicles to accommodate higher levels of ethanol.

Steven Chu: Champion of Clean Energy and Efficiency Posted: 02 Feb 2013 01:00 AM PST "We are in a global race to develop and deploy clean energy technologies," Steven Chu wrote in his White House blog in 2011. "We can either sit on the sidelines and watch the competition pass us by, or we can get in the race and play to win."

The Superdome Scores a Touchdown for Energy Efficiency Posted: 02 Feb 2013 01:00 AM PST This year, the Baltimore Ravens will take on the San Francisco 49ers at the newly renovated Superdome. With $336 million worth of renovations, the Superdome is more modern, luxurious, and energy efficient than ever.

Secretary Chu Resigns: What Will Be the Legacy of His Tenure at the Department of Energy? Posted: 01 Feb 2013 10:53 AM PST Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced his resignation today in a letter to staff of the Department of Energy he helmed for the last four years. Chu's departure had been anticipated, but today's official announcement now begins the process of assessing his legacy and the speculation as to his replacement.

New Poll: Groundswell Support for Stricter Gas and Car Standards Posted: 01 Feb 2013 10:00 AM PST The poll results bolster the calls for the federal government to move forward with Tier 3 sulfur and pollution standards.

What is Proof of Climate Change Worth to You? Posted: 01 Feb 2013 10:00 AM PST A recent bounty offered $5,000 to anyone who could definitely prove that more than 5 percent of credible scientists disagreed with the connection between climate change and human actions.