NDSU Energy News

New App Helps Identify Cost-effective Heating Fuel

By ecrawford from Ag News from NDSU. Published on Mar 15, 2012.

A new app can help homeowners compare heating fuel costs.

NDSU Partner in $1 Million Energy Beet Development Project

By rmattern from Ag News from NDSU. Published on Feb 01, 2012.

Group hopes to develop at least 12 sustainable ethanol facilities across North Dakota.

Changing Bulbs Can Save More Than a Little Change

By rmattern from Ag News from NDSU. Published on Jan 03, 2012.

As with any purchase, there are issues with the quality of the product and making sure the right bulb is purchased for a particular situation.

NDSU and UND Partner on Flare Gas Initiative

By rmattern from Ag News from NDSU. Published on Nov 28, 2011.

The project is a unique opportunity for the state because flare gas volumes and the demand for nitrogen fertilizer are increasing.

Cut Energy Use to Reduce Electric Bills

By ecrawford from Ag News from NDSU. Published on Nov 22, 2011.

Don’t overlook the cost of operating household electrical devices.

Homeowners Have Simple Ways to Cut Heating Bills

By ecrawford from Ag News from NDSU. Published on Nov 08, 2011.

A few simple steps can reduce home energy costs significantly.

Beware of Space Heater Hazards

By ecrawford from Ag News from NDSU. Published on Sep 20, 2011.

Burns and carbon monoxide poisoning are two of the dangers of using space heaters.

Get Ready for Heating Season

By ecrawford from Ag News from NDSU. Published on Sep 16, 2011.

A few simple steps can cut your energy bills and make your home more comfortable.

Properly Rebuild, Insulate Flooded Homes

By ecrawford from Ag News from NDSU. Published on Aug 22, 2011.

Make sure contractors install the proper amount of insulation.

New Energy Economics: A Wrap on Biofuels

By rmattern from Ag News from NDSU. Published on Jul 19, 2011.

Clean or Replace Flooded Energy-related Items

By ecrawford from Ag News from NDSU. Published on Jul 08, 2011.

NDSU offers tips on dealing with flooded items such as insulation and household appliances.

New Energy Economics: Terminating Ethanol Tax Credit Is Only 1 Risk Industry Faces

By rmattern from Ag News from NDSU. Published on Jul 05, 2011.

For several reasons, removing the subsidy will have only a modest effect on biofuel plants, corn producers and livestock feeders.

New Energy Economics: Trading More Expensive Auto Air Conditioning for Lower Car Fuel Mileage?

By rmattern from Ag News from NDSU. Published on Jun 15, 2011.

In essence, car manufactures will be allowed to sell cars with poorer fuel mileage if they upgrade air conditioning systems to R-1234yf.

New Energy Economics: Challenges to Increasing American Vehicle Fuel Mileage

By rmattern from Ag News from NDSU. Published on May 31, 2011.

A rebound effect occurs as a result of vehicles getting better fuel economy, so they are driven more.

New Energy Economics: How Energy Efficient is Agriculture – Lifecycle Analysis Part II

By rmattern from Ag News from NDSU. Published on Mar 30, 2011.

National retailers, led by Wal-Mart, are requiring all suppliers to document how energy and carbon efficient their products are.