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Optellios Poised for Growth Under New CEO
Optellios, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of advanced fiber-optic security systems, has announced the appointment of David Smith as the company's new President and Chief Executive Officer. - December 01, 2010 - Optellios
LMI Packaging Solutions, Inc., Makes Commitment to Renewable Energy by Becoming a Member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership
LMI Packaging Solutions, Inc., announced it has committed to purchase renewable electricity from We Energies, Energy for Tomorrow® and has joined the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership. LMI Packaging is committed to a Triple Bottom Line approach regarding its environmental footprint. Energy savings are a high priority, so the company sets goals to achieve sustainable reductions and run operations on 100 percent renewable energy. - November 29, 2010 - LMI Packaging Solutions, Inc.
Tennessee Solar Industry Gathers to Elect Association Board Members
Tennessee continues to establish itself as a leading state in solar industry growth - November 25, 2010 - Efficient Energy Of Tennessee
LAFD Accepts Gift of "Earth Friendly Electronics"™ to Help with Communication on Fire Runs
Malibu firefighters can now keep mobile phones charged throughout multiple-day emergencies with green startup's hybrid charger - November 23, 2010 - Revolve Electronics, Inc.
Genscape Expands European Real-Time Power Data Coverage with New Services
New infrared (IR) and wind services broaden Genscape's European offering - November 22, 2010 - Genscape
EnerWatch Systems Participates in "Michigan Emerging" Event as Adopting of Lawrence Tech University
EnerWatch Systems today announced that it was invited as an adoptee of Lawrence Technological University to participate in “Michigan Emerging” — a featured event of global Entrepreneurship Week/USA. - November 22, 2010 - EnerWatch Systems
E Source Announces the Launch of the E Source Blog
E Source launches a blog to share ideas on energy efficiency, emerging technologies, utility customer satisfaction, program design, marketing, smart grid, climate change, energy management best practices, energy market analysis, energy procurement, and more. - November 21, 2010 - E Source
Jaime Michaels Releases New Single to Benefit Gulf Residents
Singer/songwriter Jaime Michaels will donate proceeds from his new song, "Black River," to those affected by the Gulf. His new CD, "The Man With the Time Machine," debuts in January. - November 19, 2010 - jaime michaels
Wood Fiber Costs for the Global Pulp Industry in the 3Q/10 Were Close to the Highest Level in Two Years
The cost for wood fiber accounts for almost 60 percent of the total production costs when manufacturing pulp. Both softwood and hardwood wood fiber price indices, SFPI and HFPI, have increased about six percent over the past year, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - November 18, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Lucky Strike Closes $900,000 Private Placement, AGM Rescheduled for December 10, 2010
Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. is pleased to announce today that the TSX Venture Exchange has provided final acceptance for the filing documentation with respect to the closing of the Private Placement as described in the press release dated October 26, 2010. The Company’s previously announced annual general meeting (AGM) originally scheduled for November 10, 2010 has been postponed and rescheduled for December 10, 2010. - November 18, 2010 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd
Andy and Michael Franko of Fluid-Quip Discuss Their Patent-Pending MSC™ System to Recover More Ethanol From Plants
In an interview with Energy Digital, Andy and Michael Franko of Fluid-Quip reminisce about the company’s roots, reveal how they survived the economic recession and divulge the secrets of their patent-pending maximized stillage co-products system (MSC™ System). “We see a major... - November 17, 2010 - WDM Group
Mayor Dennis Travale of Norfolk County Reveals to Energy Digital How Renewable Energy Will Boost Ontario’s Economy
In an interview with Energy Digital, Mayor Dennis Travale discusses the role of renewable energy in the Norfolk County’s economic development and growth. Located in Ontario, Norfolk is looking to take advantage of the Ontario Green Energy Act by attracting green energy companies and... - November 17, 2010 - WDM Group
Don Boyle, CAO of Haldimand County, Reveals Plans to Capitalize on Ontario’s Green Energy Act and Encourage Economic Growth in Energy Digital
In an interview with Energy Digital, Don Boyle, Chief Administrative Officer of the Haldimand County discusses increased development, clean energy and the county’s role in the Green Energy Hub. Located in Ontario, Haldimand is looking to take advantage of the Ontario Green Energy Act by... - November 17, 2010 - WDM Group
Farmer, President of American Metal Roofs, Discusses the New Solar Power Roofing Trend and Going Green for the Future
In a report in Construction Digital Magazine, Frank Farmer, President of American Metal Roofs, discusses the company’s shift to take the product line and services to go green and implement solar panel roofing systems. In 2009, American Metal Roofs established Freedom Solar Roofing, a sister... - November 17, 2010 - WDM Group
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Participate in Shale Gas World Europe 2010
Breitling CEO Chris Faulkner to participate in Shale Gas World Europe 2010. - November 17, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Crippen Auto Mall Replaces 1,000w Metal Halides with EverLast® 250w Induction Shoe Box Fixtures
Car dealership owners incur high monthly utility bills partially due to the importance of keeping their inventory well-lit all night long. - November 17, 2010 - EverLast Lighting
Atmosphere Hospitality Draws on Its Revolutionary Green "DNA" to Unveil New Select Service Prototype Adoba Eco Inn
The Adoba Eco Inn is the latest green offspring from Atmosphere Hospitality Managements socially responsible LEED certified green independent brand concept. - November 16, 2010 - Adoba Eco Hotel & Suites
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-Trinity #2
Breitling Oil and Gas announces it has spud the Breitling-Trinity #2 oil and gas prospect in Nueces County, TX. - November 13, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
A Match Made in Heaven?: Cloud-Based MetaFlows Inc. Partners with Cybersift for High-Performance Network Security Monitoring
Cloud-Based High-Performance Network Security Partnership to be Showcased at SC10’s SCinet - November 12, 2010 - MetaFlows, Inc.
Solar Power Leader Solyndra Chooses Metrolight Electronic HID to Light 100,000 sq. ft. Facility
Retrofit saves 41% on energy consumption and reduces carbon footprint by 326 metric tons annually. Metrolight's electronic HID selected over T-5 fluorescent lighting solutions due to better energy saving and lower total cost of ownership. - November 12, 2010 - Metrolight
Hazel Blackmore, Executive Director of ITAM, Exposes the Important Influence of Green Technology
In the November issue, read about important green influences and why green technology has become a necessary tool. In an interview with LBR, Professor Hazel Blackmore, Executive Director of the Center for Interamerican Studies and Programs ITAM, talks about the growth of green technologies in... - November 12, 2010 - WDM Group
Prime Equity Research Initiates Independent Coverage on Force Energy
Kipley J. Lytel, CFA, MBA, senior analyst with New York City-based Prime Equity Research has initiated coverage on Force Energy Corp. (OTCBB: FORC) with a 12-month stock target price and analyst’s rating, in a report dated November 8, 2010. - November 11, 2010 - Investrend Syndicate
Mongolia Energy Corporation Begins Its Journey to World Energy Leader with the Khushuut Coking Coal Mine
Mongolia Energy Corporation Limited (MEC) is an energy and resources developer that has global brand recognition aspirations. The first project on MEC’s path to become a global energy leader is its current and primary project, the Khushuut coking coal mine, a 600 hectares site on MEC’s... - November 11, 2010 - WDM Group
250+ Recycling Signs Now Available at ComplianceSigns.com
Safety sign manufacturer ComplianceSigns.com has developed more than 250 signs and labels related to recycling, including sorting instructions, recycling reminders and a plastic recycling code chart. - November 06, 2010 - Compliance Signs, Inc.
The November Issue of Energy Digital Just Launched Covers Everything You Need to Know Energy Related – News, Associations, Events and Leaders of the Top Mining Companies
Energy Digital is pleased to announce the launch of its November issue. The cover story reveals interesting details about today’s most successful and most powerful executives in the global mining industry. Find out who the leaders are that run the most profitable mining companies the world,... - November 03, 2010 - WDM Group
Uptown Solar Supports Local Chicago Area Businesses with Solar Energy Funding Opportunities. Illinois DCEO's Solar & Wind Energy Rebate Program for FY2011 is Now Open.
After much anticipation, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (ILDCEO) released on Friday, October 22, 2010, the Solar & Wind Energy Rebate Program for Fiscal Year 2011. Applicants are strongly encouraged to respond quickly due to the anticipated demand. Uptown Solar is very experienced with the program and fully understands the urgency for customers to respond rapidly in an effort to take advantage of the funding opportunity. - November 01, 2010 - Uptown Solar
Texas Right of Way Associates & Texas Railroad Commissioner Victor Carrillo to Join Forces
Texas Railroad Commissioner Victor Carrillo has agreed to join Texas Right of Way Associates as an independent consultant after he steps down as Chairman. - November 01, 2010 - TRWA, Inc.
FOEX Indexes and Wood Resources International to Partner in the Launching of Global Wood Chip Price Indices
FOEX and WRI have agreed to partner in the launching of global wood chip price indices. The combined efforts will ensure that the indices, whose launch is planned for early 2011, will be statistically reliable and thus well suited for forest and energy companies who can use price indices for benchmarking, as well as the financial community, which can use the Indices as price risk management tools. - October 29, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
InControl Presents: The Pure Range - Designer Glass Switches, Sockets and Dimmers
The Pure Range, InControl’s new collection of switches, sockets, dimmers and other electrical accessories. - October 29, 2010 - Incontrol
Energy Digital and Global Pacific & Partners Announce Partnership for 17th Africa Oil Week in Cape Town, South Africa
Energy Digital and Global Pacific & Partners announce their partnership for the 17th Africa Oil Week, which is taking place November 1st to the 5th and is the premier management event in and for the African Continent, and stands apart as the foremost deal making environment for the African... - October 27, 2010 - WDM Group
Lucky Strike Arranges $900,000 Private Placement; Proceed to Acquire Changyun Coal Mine in China
Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. (TSX.V-LKY), (the “Company”) is pleased to announce today it has cancelled the non-brokered private placement contemplated and described in the press release dated September 22, 2010, and replaced it with another proposed non-brokered private placement for a... - October 26, 2010 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd
Hundreds of International Experts Address Global Energy Issues at 1st IEEE International Conference on Smart Grid Communications
450 Scientists, Professionals and Scholars from North America, Asia and Europe Attend Over 100 Presentations Designed to Revolutionize Worldwide Electricity Use - October 25, 2010 - IEEE Communications Society
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Completion Operations Underway in Garfield County, OK on the Potter Church
Breitling Oil and Gas today announced that the Breitling-Potter Church prospect in Garfield County, Oklahoma, is being completed as a possible oil and gas producer after reaching a total vertical depth of 5,980 feet. - October 22, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Texas Right of Way Associates is Now Licensed to Survey in 16 States
Texas Right of Way Associates announced today that they are now licensed to survey in 16 states in the U.S. which includes the Marcellus Shale, Eagle Ford Shale, Haynesville Shale and the Barnett Shale plays. Texas Right of Way Associates (TRWA, Inc) is based out of Fort Worth, Texas. “TRWA... - October 22, 2010 - TRWA, Inc.
Construction Art Completes the First State Funded Solar Project in Tennessee
Construction Art, a leading alternative energy solutions provider completed the first state funded solar project in Tennessee. Funded in part by the Tennessee Solar Institute’s installation grant program, this ten kilowatt solar system shown in the picture will help Chucky Creek Farms with... - October 19, 2010 - Construction Art a subsidiary of Krebs Ventures LLC
UC Hub Update on Operations
To inform the current status of UC Hub and its operations. - October 18, 2010 - UC Hub
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab Installs Custom High Throughput Assay from Wildcat Discovery Technologies for ARPA-E Carbon Capture Project
First milestone completed in three year effort targeting the discovery of materials for CO2 capture. - October 16, 2010 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Value Energy Solutions Completes Parking Garage Lighting Retrofit for Gables Midtown
Gables Midtown Apartments Selected Value Energy Solution for Lighting Retrofit to reduce lighting energy bills - October 16, 2010 - Value Energy Solutions
Learn About Smart Meters Now Being Utilized by Major Utilities Companies Worldwide in the October Issue of Energy Digital
Energy Digital’s October issue presents an in-depth look into utilities companies across the globe that see implementing smart meters as an intelligent solution for controlling energy consumption. Italian company, Enel, introduced its smart metering system in 2005, and has since acquired a... - October 14, 2010 - WDM Group
Important Details on Oil Pipeline Construction Jobs in October’s Issue of Energy Digital
Energy Digital’s October issue uncovers details on major pipeline projects in the works around the globe. As controversy surrounds the oil industry due to recent leaks or spills, major pipelines continue to be developed worldwide. As Nigeria is known as Africa’s largest oil producer,... - October 14, 2010 - WDM Group
LiquidPiston, Inc. Awarded “Rising Venture Energy & Clean Technology Company” by Rice Alliance
LiquidPiston, developer of the High Efficiency Hybrid Cycle Engine which promises to double small-engine fuel efficiency, was selected as one of the Rising Venture Energy & Clean Technology companies at the 8th Annual Rice Clean Technology Venture Forum in Houston on Sept 16, 2010. The Rising Venture award recognizes LiquidPiston's technology and business vision in reducing dependence on imported oil; improving efficiency; mitigating climate change; and stimulating the “green” economy and jobs. - October 14, 2010 - LiquidPiston, Inc.
The Latest Hydropower Trends Are Revealed in This Month’s Issue of Energy Digital
Energy Digital is pleased to announce the launch of its October issue. The cover story of the October issue discusses hydropower, particularly trends and top companies in the industry. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), “Water is currently the leading renewable... - October 13, 2010 - WDM Group
2010-2014 Deep Research Report on China Wind Turbine Industry Now Available at ReportsandReports
2010-2014 Deep Research Report on China Wind Turbine Industry was published by QYResearch Wind Energy Research Center on Sep 2010. It is a professional and in depth research report on China Wind Turbine industry. - October 13, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Atmospheric Systems Corporation (ASC) Welcomes Director of Sales and Distributor Relationships
Atmospheric Systems Corporation (ASC) is Proud to announce and welcome Scotty Price as the Director of Sales and Distributor Relationships. - October 13, 2010 - Atmospheric Systems Corporation
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-Potter Church Prospect
Breitling Oil and Gas announces spud of Garfield, County Oklahoma oil and gas prospect. Company controls 2240 gross acres and has 13 additional drilling locations on the AMI. - October 12, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
PowerSines Announces ComEC a Revolutionary Energy Efficiency Solution for Commercial Properties
By providing voltage stabilization and power optimization, without compromising on power quality and reliability, ComEC offers a cost-effective energy savings and efficiency solution for the entire facility’s electrical system ensuring you don’t pay for what you don’t need. - October 11, 2010 - PowerSines
LED Lighting Retrofit Services for Florida Hospital LED Lighting
Energy Smart Industry which is also known as ESI, has been providing with LED retrofit services across United States. The company has launched customized lighting solutions for different kinds of industries and has now introduced LED Lighting retrofit for hospital LED lighting. With the new LED... - October 10, 2010 - Energy Smart Industry
Genscape Launches PowerIQ™ West Term Service, Giving Market Participants Unrivalled Access to Fundamental Market Analytics
Genscape, the leading source of energy market data and intelligence, announces the availability of its first service specifically designed for the term market. PowerIQ West Term provides WECC market participants with a rigorous fundamental analysis of all market drivers including demand,... - October 07, 2010 - Genscape
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Present at MarineTech Summit 2010
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO Chris Faulkner will present at MarineTech Summit 2010 in Dalian China during the Offshore Oil & Gas Engineering, Mining and IOR Technology Forum. - October 07, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Rentricity Inc. Presents to Investors at Cleantech New York Forum and Philadelphia IMPACT 2010 Events
Frank Zammataro, President and Co-Founder, will present “Building a Smart & Sustainable Water Grid Powered by Renewable Water Energy” to the clean technology investment community at the Cleantech New York Forum and Impact 2010 Philadelphia events. The presentation will stress the... - October 06, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.