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Global Tech LED Announces It Will Use Jabil Circuit Inc. to Manufacture in India for the Indian Market
Premium LED Retrofit and LED Fixture Manufacturer, Global Tech LED, Announces Production of LED Lighting Systems in India for the Indian Market. - June 10, 2015 - Global Tech LED
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Introduces SuperFilm™ Electrolyte Technology
Wildcat's new SuperFilm™ electrolyte solutions enable increased lithium-ion cycle life, coulombic efficiency and thermal stability. - June 08, 2015 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Vasari Energy Announces $2.2 Million Deal to Supply Solar PV Panels for 3.5 MW Project
California-based Vasari Energy will supply more than 12,000 high-efficiency 305 watt solar PV modules to Northeast site location. - June 07, 2015 - Vasari Energy
International Agribusiness Group Unveils Redesigned Website
International Agribusiness Group (IAG), a market leader in agricultural commodity research, is proud to announce the launch of a new, redesigned version of their website, www.iag-group.com. The redesigned website highlights key IAG services and aims to help IAG clients find the information they need quickly and easily. Key features include refined seaso nal weather reports, daily video weather updates, and an annual crop tour analysis. - June 03, 2015 - International Agribusiness Group
First Odyne Hybrid System on a Fuel Tank Truck Delivered
Three Odyne plug-in hybrid system equipped tank trucks are being delivered to one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United States. The trucks all feature Freightliner chassis with bodies built by Amthor and are equipped with Odyne hybrid systems that will lower fuel costs,... - June 03, 2015 - Odyne Systems, LLC
SMEFunds Reached 500,000 Customers with Solar and Clean Cook Stoves
Nigeria Experiences the worst Electricity Poverty in the World; Women cook under dangerous and Expensive dirty fuels, the African firm is changing that now. - May 29, 2015 - SMEFunds
Geronimo Energy Sells Portfolio of Wind and Solar Energy Projects to BHE Renewables
Projects located in Nebraska, Minnesota and Illinois total over 650 megawatts of clean energy. - May 24, 2015 - Geronimo Energy
Disruptive Technologies Are Shaping the Future of the Global Solar Market
Solar photovoltaic companies, beset by the global market recession and turbulent shakeout over the past few years, have been gradually picking up profit margins and increasing their R&D spending, and many of them are expanding their businesses by robust technology scouting, corporate venturing,... - May 23, 2015 - Innova Research
Altaaqa Global’s Rental Gas Power Plants in Cameroon Go Live
Completed in just 21 days and boasting a combined capacity of 50 MW, the temporary gas power plants provide the country with a new reliable and sustainable source of power. - May 20, 2015 - Altaaqa Global
Prism Energy Services 2015 Food Drive
Prism Energy Services, an energy services company serving businesses across Massachusetts and New Hampshire, donated cans and non-perishable goods to the Greater Boston Food Bank, the Cambridge Senior Center Food Pantry, and the Worcester Salvation Army during the months of January, February, and March, respectively. - May 19, 2015 - Prism Energy Services
EcoMark Solar Expands to New Corporate Offices
The Denver-based solar energy company designs and installs solar energy systems in homes along the Front Range. - May 14, 2015 - EcoMark Solar
Trojan Utilities Audit Success
Trojan Utilities business operations pass a surveillance audit during its annual ISO9001 evaluation to maintain the ISO quality standard. The good news further confirms the company’s commitment to develop and provide a quality service that constantly strives to innovate and question what it... - May 14, 2015 - Trojan Utilities
Green Alternative Systems Announces Fleet Conversion to Propane Benefits Transportation-Based Businesses
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) has announced fleet conversion to propane benefits transportation-based businesses in a number of ways including financial gains, increased safety and performance and lower maintenance costs. Fleet conversion to propane has been gaining popularity for many companies in industries, such as transportation with significant overhead and monthly costs. - May 08, 2015 - Green Alternative Systems
SGS Reviews Compliance of Environmental Product Declarations with PEP Ecopassport® Program Requirements
SGS to provide verification services of EPDs against the PEP Ecopassport program globally. - May 08, 2015 - SGS
Kickstarter Campaign Launched for West Virginia Based Feature Film
The boom and bust coal industry that has dominated the landscape of West Virginia for over a century is being replaced by the natural gas industry. Rural West Virginia communities, steeped in history and heritage, are facing yet another uncertain future. - May 06, 2015 - In the Hills and Hollows
SolarCraft Brings Solar Power to Napa Valley Hospice and Adult Day Services
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 106.3 kW solar electric panel system at Napa Valley Hospice and Adult Day Services (NVHADS) in Napa, CA. They are now generating their own power from the sun and saving thousands in utility costs each year. More importantly, with that savings they are able to provide more services to the community. - May 05, 2015 - SolarCraft
Importation of Logs to China Jumped 76% in March with New Zealand and Australia Increasing Their Shipments the Most
Log arrivals to China surged in March with an increase of 76% over the previous month. This came after almost a year of declining log imports. New Zealand and Australia increased their volumes the most, together accounting for a record-high share of over 50% of the total import volume. Log import prices have trended downward since early 2014. - May 04, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
DNV GL Exclusive Diamond Sponsor at African Utility Week in Cape Town in May
DNV GL, a leading global testing, certification and advisory services company, is the exclusive diamond sponsor at the upcoming African Utility Week, 12-14 May at the CTICC in Cape Town, South Africa. The event is expected to again attract more than 5,000 power professionals and feature 250... - May 01, 2015 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Geronimo Energy Announces Sale of Black Oak Getty Wind Farm to Sempra U.S. Gas & Power
Stearns County Wind Farm to Operate in Late 2016 - April 29, 2015 - Geronimo Energy
Morningstar Corporation is an ees AWARD 2015 Finalist at Intersolar Europe
Morningstar's grid-tied battery backup application of the Tristar MPPT 600V Controller with DC Transfer Switch was selected as a finalist for the ees AWARD 2015. - April 28, 2015 - Morningstar Corporation
Wood Fiber Costs for Pulp Mills in the US Northwest Have Increased Faster Than in Other Regions of the Us the Past Year
Pulp mills in the US South continued to have stable wood fiber prices in the 1Q/15 at levels lower than any other region in the country. The dramatic increase in chip prices in the Northwest during 2014 started to level off early in 2015, while tight fiber supply in both the Lake State region and in the Northeast resulted in upward price pressure, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review. - April 25, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Sawlog Prices Declined in Many Countries During 2014 and the GSPI Price Index in the 4Q/14 Was at the Lowest Level in Two Years
For the third consecutive quarter, the GSPI price index fell in the 4Q/2014 to the lowest level in two years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest price declines the past year have occurred in Europe, Latin America and Oceania, while prices in North America have remained stable thanks to healthy domestic demand for lumber. - April 25, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Softwood Lumber Prices Fell Towards the End of 2014 in the US, Japan and the Nordic Countries, While Import Prices to China Remained Unchanged from Earlier in the Year
Softwood lumber exports were 5-8% higher in Canada, Russia and the Nordic countries in 2014 compared to 2013, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Prices for lumber trended down over the course of the year, mainly because of the strengthening US dollar and weaker wood markets in Europe and Asia. - April 25, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
African Utility Week to Gather Renewable Experts in May to Show How Wind and Solar Can Solve Africa’s Energy Demands
Last week’s announcement of the South African Department of Energy that it has approved 13 new renewable IPP bids “signals the strong commitment of the South African government to continue renewable energy deployment. We encourage the whole sector to anticipate these developments and... - April 25, 2015 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
ESA Renewables Sponsors Central Florida Earth Day 2015 Celebration
Central Florida solar company to participate at the largest and most prestigious Earth Day event in Central Florida. - April 25, 2015 - ESA Renewables
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) Announces NGVAmerica Calling for More Alternative Fuel Usage
Chino, CA industrial gas to CNG conversions company Green Alternative Systems (GAS) has announced that NGVAmerica has called for more alternative fuels usage due to fluctuating gas prices. The organization released a detailed white paper to highlight the rising popularity, cost-saving and safety benefits of alternative fuel sources. - April 24, 2015 - Green Alternative Systems
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) Announces Grand Opening for Natural Gas Fueling Station in Florida
Chino, CA fleet conversion to propane specialists Green Alternative Systems (GAS) has announced that Northeast Florida held a grand opening for the areas first public access compressed natural gas fueling outlet in Jacksonville. - April 24, 2015 - Green Alternative Systems
Clean Footprint Hosts Free Webinar About Solar Array Installation
Upcoming webinar details the who, where and how of installing solar photovoltaics. - April 23, 2015 - Clean Footprint
Renewable Energy Declines in Canada
Despite the record installation of wind turbines across Canada last year, electrical output from this technology declined 1.5%, according to Statistics Canada. Solar panels generated 4.8% more power last year, but that follows a 7.6% decline in 2013. - April 23, 2015 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation for First Congregational Church of Sonoma
Sonoma and Novato-based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 13.2 kW solar panel system at the First Congregation Church of Sonoma in Sonoma, CA. Designed and built by SolarCraft, the North Bay church’s system will reduce their carbon footprint and offset almost 90% of their PG&E usage. - April 21, 2015 - SolarCraft
Innovation Direct™ Spearheading Marketing Efforts for Solar Conserver Invention
An innovative new product designed to serve as a highly efficient and effective method of maximizing solar energy, the Solar Conserver, has been developed by Michael Coleman of La Mesa, California. The invention’s unique design provides its users with a convenient way to harness the... - April 20, 2015 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Sarasota's Nuovo Salons Become Florida's Greenest Salons
Nuovo Salon Group recently moved its four salon locations to 100% pollution-free wind-powered electricity. The move makes Nuovo the first business in Sarasota, and one of only a handful in Florida, to be an Environmental Protection Agency Green Power Partner. - April 18, 2015 - Nuovo Salon Group
ZON™ Brings Solar Powered Mobile Device Charging & Shade to Golf Digest’s Think Young Play Hard Invitational
ZON’s patented Powersol™ will be charging up golfers and spectators mobile devices under a shady umbrella at the Golf Digest Think Young Play Hard Invitational, April 16th-19th 2015. The solar powered umbrellas will provide a much needed haven from the sun while also providing a... - April 18, 2015 - ZON
YANMAR America CHP Units Recognized for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions in 2014
YANMAR America Corporation was recently recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Partnership for its achievement in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through its cogeneration products in 2014. A total of 29 reported CHP projects avoided an... - April 18, 2015 - YANMAR America
Molecular Glasses™ Files Patents on Non-Crystallizable Pi-Conjugated Organic Semiconductors for OLED and Other Organic Electronic Devices and Photonics Applications
The new patent filings cover the preparation of ISOmeric™ molecular glass mixture compositions. The components of isomeric molecular glass mixtures have similar vapor pressure and can be coated by the traditional thermal evaporation process without material fractionation. - April 17, 2015 - Molecular Glasses
New Ways to Benefit from Renewable Energy, Self-Charging Headlamps from 2C Light Company
USA plans to train 75,000 US workers for the exploding solar industry, with focus on large scale utility installations, while the innovative 2C Light Company has developed self-generating lights that are totally integrated into a person’s clothing – wearable green technology! - April 16, 2015 - 2C Light Company Limited - self charging wearable technology
Sunsource Offering Free Real-Time Remote Solar System Monitoring
Leading Kansas City solar & renewable energy specialist company SunSource is offering Real-time Remote Solar System web-based monitoring with solar panel installation services free of cost for lifetime. - April 08, 2015 - SunSource Homes
Lansdale Catholic High School to Host an Electronics Waste Recycling Event
Lansdale Catholic High School to Host an Electronics Waste Recycling Event on Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - April 07, 2015 - CyberCrunch
Ekoguru Energy Awareness App Launched on Earth Hour Day
Ekoguru.com, the energy awareness app that makes saving energy a social, fun and easy habit for the whole family launched on Earth Hour day. - March 28, 2015 - Ekoguru
Clean Footprint Hosts Free Sustainability Webinar
Upcoming webinar details how achieving sustainability does not have to be expensive. - March 26, 2015 - Clean Footprint
Avlite Systems Releases FAA & ICAO Compliant Solar LED Elevated Runway Guard Light (ERGL)
Avlite Systems announced the release of the solar LED Elevated Runway Guard Light ERGL. The solar LED Elevated Runway Guard Light is a unidirectional, yellow, alternately flashing fixture that provides a warning to pilots and vehicles that they are approaching an active runway. The solar ERGL... - March 20, 2015 - Avlite Systems
Solar Frontier and Welspun Renewables Sign 100 Megawatt CIS Thin-Film Solar Module Supply Agreement
Welspun Renewables Energy Pvt. Ltd. (“Welspun Renewables”), a leading generator of solar energy in India, aggressively working towards achieving its green energy commitment. SelectsTier 1 global supplier in line with its stringent quality benchmarks. Solar Frontier K.K. (“Solar Frontier”), the world’s largest CIS solar energy solutions provider, engages Indian market with sights set on new global growth. - March 19, 2015 - Welspun Renewables
Exportation of Logs and Lumber from Russia Failed to Increase in the 4Q/14 Despite the Advantage of an Almost 50% Depreciated Rouble
The much-depreciated Russian rouble has given Russian exporters of logs and lumber a good opportunity to increase shipments of their products. However, softwood sawlog export volumes in the 4Q/14 were up only by 2-3% from the same quarter in 2013, while lumber exports declined over the same time period, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - March 13, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Aditya Birla Group Hosts Solar Impulse 2 in India
The Aditya Birla Group is delighted to be the India host to Solar Impulse 2 on its groundbreaking flight around the world. - March 13, 2015 - Aditya Birla Group
John Heft of New Day Underwriting Managers to Discuss “Oil & Gas – Environmental Insurance” at IRMI Energy Risk & Insurance Conference
Leading Environmental Liability Insurance Expert to Explore Latest Energy Industry Risks & Trends on March 17th. - March 12, 2015 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Midwest Solar Expo Returns to Minneapolis in 2015
Second annual conference announces speakers and expanded format. - March 12, 2015 - Midwest Solar Expo
Eiffel Tower Installs Wind Turbines to Produce Renewable Energy on Site
UGE uses Ambor Structures Monopole for historical installation. - March 11, 2015 - AirExpo 2016
Green Alternative Systems Announces More Fueling Stations Across the United States
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) has announced that more fueling stations are popping across the United States that is making fleet conversion to propane well worth the investment for fleet based businesses. - March 11, 2015 - Green Alternative Systems
Gasparilla Music Festival Rocks Locally, Acts Globally
Carbon offsets, composting and bike valet round out the sustainability initiatives that are making a measurable impact. - March 04, 2015 - Gasparilla Music Festival
Sawlog Prices Fell Throughout Much of North America Late in 2014 Because of Reduced Lumber Production and Slowing Log Exports to Asia
Lower lumber production and slowing log exports to Asia resulted in generally lower sawlog prices in both the US and Canada in the 3Q/14, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. The biggest price declines were seen in the US South and in the Interior of British Columbia, where prices were down 3-10% from the 2Q/14. - March 04, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC