By 2015, Clean Edge reports, solar-generated electricity will reach grid parity for residential customers in 11 states.
The fact that biobutanol is more energy efficient than ethanol does not wipe out ethanol's appeal, says Clean Edge's Pernick.
"Very little can happen without having the utilities involved in the process, " said Ron Pernick, a founder of clean-technology consulting firm Clean Edge.
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Originally posted at Clean Edge.
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"If they can deliver what they are saying, and you don't even have to make a change in the vehicle, that is a positive check in the column, " says Ron Pernick, a partner at clean-technology research and publishing firm Clean Edge.
Moving forward, we will continue to invest in new technologies that put Americans to work in the jobs of tomorrow -- from building advanced wind turbines and long-lasting batteries to developing cutting-edge clean coal technologies and next generation biofuels.
But with extra-time looming Cole struck to break home hearts with a clean finish from the edge of the area after Turner's error in judging a long ball forward.
And now you're seeing all across Ohio some of the -- this state has received more funds than just about anybody in order to build on that clean energy economy -- new cutting-edge wind turbines and batteries that are going to be going into energy-efficient cars.
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Every country in the Horn has dozens of cutting-edge programs that tackle education, health care, clean water, transportation, agriculture, and more.
But more broadly, a clean energy standard can expand the scope of clean energy investments because what it does is it gives cutting-edge companies the certainty that they need to invest.
The visitors, who moved up to fourth in the Championship, began on the front foot as Gradel spurned two early chances as he fired inches wide from the edge of the penalty area and then blazed over the crossbar when clean through.
This means cutting-edge research that holds the promise of creating countless jobs and whole new industries, like clean energy and biotechnology.
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