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RESOURCE Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2009
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2010 solicitation for R & D project pre-proposals
The Iowa Energy Center seeks innovative research, demonstration and education pre-proposals that address topics in several broad categories. All new awards resulting from this Request for Pre-proposals will begin on or about July 1, 2010.
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EPSCoR
The National Science Foundation’s Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) is a grant program focused on advancing scientific research within the United States. All three Regents Institutions are currently leading an ambitious full proposal submittal to NSF in an effort to continue to build research capacity in Iowa particularly in the development of sustainable energy solutions. Learn more...
Waste-to-diesel project
Tackling the mounting problem of plastics in the waste stream...
The plastic bags go in and honey colored diesel fuel pours out. The chemical reactions that happen in between aren’t that simple yet one of the researchers behind a new waste-to-fuels project speaks about them as if they are. Learn more...
Summer in the lab
A summer opportunity at Iowa State University (ISU) helps Iowa teachers bring real-life lab experience back to the classroom.
“It changed the way I look at science and how I teach kids about science,” said Eric Hall, a Des Moines Hoover High School teacher who enrolled in the National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center for Biorenewable Chemicals Research Experience for High School Teachers (RET) at ISU.
The Iowa Energy Center sponsored Hall for this ISU-organized professional development opportunity. Learn more...
Advisory council roster set for FY10
An advisory council provides the Iowa Energy Center input on planning and budgeting issues, ensures the Energy Center’s portfolio of activities is balanced and makes certain procedures are fair, equitable and open. This dedicated group of 13 voting members serves three year terms. Learn more...
Integrating solar water heating in the classroom and home
Tucked away on the bottom floor of the science building on the Dordt College campus in Sioux Center, IA, is a thermal storage tank about the size of the water heater in your home. What’s unique about this system are the copper pipes connecting it with two solar collectors on the roof of the building. This solar water heating system is an education and demonstration project headed by Dordt College of Engineering Professor, Kevin Timmer. Learn more...
New funds roll into AERLP
In the 2009 Iowa Legislative Session, an additional $10 million was allocated to the Alternate Energy Revolving Loan Program (AERLP). This prolific zero-interest financing program continues to support the development of renewable energy production facilities in Iowa. Learn more...
Ready for the long haul
How do you take apart an 800 square foot house, truck it to the east coast and reassemble it again? Very carefully–and all accomplished under the watchful eyes of architecture, engineering and building-trade-related judges, the media and the public. Learn more...
Free residential energy efficiency resources
Hosting an energy-related event?
Consider handing out the Iowa Energy Center’s Home Series collection - four books filled with everyday energy-saving tips to help Iowans make a positive impact on family budgets. The Energy Center also has easy to use retractable displays available for check out and use at your event - free of charge. Learn more...
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