September/October 2007
Vol. 5, No. 5   

Meeting the Lean-Burn Challenge
Even as engine designs have improved, the need for aftertreatment isn't expected to diminish soon.
By Diane McDilda

Cape Cod Trigen
What's good for one school turns out to be good for the community—and the environment, too.
By Amy Kurland

Taking a Chance on Microturbines
Microturbines made sense as a source of onsite power for a mixed-use office and retail development.
By Dan Rafter

Star Power
In the heart of southern California's famed Universal City, one central plant shines among the stars.
By Ali Hadian

Covering the Bases
A new solar roof at Luke Air Force Base lights the way for photovoltaic energy projects.
By Dewitt Smith

Backing Up the Grid
Microgrids may prove to be efficient measures for countering higher and higher utility bills.
By Lyn Corum

Saving a Resource in Pennsylvania
Coal mines are major generators of methane, and one company is determined to capture it.
By Dan Rafter

Total Backup Generation
Two supermarket chains in southern Florida are preparing for the next hurricane.
By Rosalie E. Leposky

Onsite Energy for Affordable Housing
Solar panels and wind turbines will result in long-term savings for one Chicago apartment complex. 
By Dan Rafter

Where Self-Sustainability Is in the Wind
On the coast of a scenic and populated region, a New England village is tapping a ready resource.
By Peter Hildebrandt