Category Archives: Alternative Energy

Talking Alternative fuels

Posted on October 15, 2000 by energyprbe

(October 15, 2000) Allison Smith (CBC): If an election is indeed called in Ottawa this week you can be sure the rising cost of fuel will become an issue during the campaign. Oil prices have skyrocketed recently, especially with the crisis in the Middle East. Continue reading →

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White lightning: Ethanol and Iogen: Patrick Foody’s 20-year ethanol itch pays off. Finally

Posted on March 19, 1998 by energyprbe

(March 19, 1998) It was an unremarkable concoction, this mealy mush of wood bits cooked in steam. Pulpy, brown bog was what it looked like. But the American scientist immediately understoof the significance of Patrick Foody’s discovery. Continue reading →

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Environmentalists laud PetroCan-Iogen deal

Posted on November 25, 1997 by energyprbe

(November 25, 1997) Deal includes building test plant in Ottawa. Environment groups reacted ecstatically to yesterday’s announcement that Petro-Canada will get into the ethanol fuel research business and hopes to start major ethanol production. Continue reading →

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Allocating water for hydroelectric generation: Can the market do it?

Posted on June 7, 1991 by energyprbe

(June 7, 1991) Energy Probe director of water research Elizabeth Brubaker presented a paper on allocating water to (and from) hydroelectric generation at the Waterscapes ’91 convention in Saskatoon. Below is the full text. Continue reading →