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Getting the Smart Grid On Line

Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) has opened a new testing facility in San Ramon, California to experiment with smart grid technology. They're currently testing new systems for reducing outages.

April 20, 2011 - Next100

Replacing Costly Asphalt With Sand

Could sand be the next great paving material? Thomas Kosbau and Andrew Wetzler recently won a design competition in Korea with their idea to combine sand with a bacteria that turns sand to stone.

November 29, 2010 - Next100

The Miracle of Gas From Algae Isn't Panning Out

Last year, the idea that diesel fuel could be created using algae was all over the news. Unfortunately, the effort can only work on a very small scale that makes no sense, says Jonathan Marshall of PG&E.

November 8, 2010 - Next100

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