Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) recently determined that dark fiber—the underground network of installed, but unused fiber-optic cables across the United States and beyond—can be employed as sensors for detecting earthquakes, the presence of groundwater, changes in permafrost conditions, and other subsurface activity.
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Enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) are the focus of a new $9-million clean energy project, co-led by Tim Kneafsey of the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Douglas Blankenship of Sandia National Laboratories.
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The Metal Construction Association (MCA) is embarking on new research projects focusing on roofing and wall metal panels. “The MCA studies will provide architects, specifiers, and contractors with additional tools, test methods, and information to assist in more effective green, energy efficient, and structurally-sound building designs,” said the group’s technical director, Scott Kriner.
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a report that found the price of wind energy is at an all-time low averaging under 2.5 cents per kWh. “Wind Technologies Market Report,” found wind to be a credible source of new electricity generation.
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