New Energy Uses for Asphalt

January 1st, 2008 By ARTHUR MAX, Associated Press Writer

(AP) -- If you've ever blistered your bare feet on a hot road you know that asphalt absorbs the sun's energy. A Dutch company is now siphoning heat from roads and parking lots to heat homes and offices.


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