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June 2, 2010
Nissan Breaks Ground on its U.S. Battery Plant for the All-Electric Leaf
In December, Nissan will start shipping its all-electric Leaf from its factory in Japan to buyers in the United States, but by 2012, both the car and its batteries will be produced in Tennessee. Nissan recently broke ground for the factory that will produce lithium-ion batteries for the Leaf. More
February 24, 2010
U.S. Utilities Spent $5.3 Billion on Energy Efficiency Programs in 2009
U.S. utilities increased their spending on energy efficiency programs by 43% in 2009, reaching $5.3 billion, according to a new report from the Consortium for Energy Efficiency. Spending increased the most in the Southeast and South Central states, most notably in Kentucky, Maryland, and Tennessee. More
February 17, 2010
New Cellulosic Ethanol Facilities Sprout Up in Four States
Commercial cellulosic ethanol plants are moving ahead in Iowa and Kansas, while demonstration-scale plants are now operating in Pennsylvania and Tennessee. The new facilities will help meet the new federal Renewable Fuel Standard for cellulosic ethanol. More
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