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Purdue, Clean Energy Trust Partner to Launch Fifth Annual Clean Energy Challenge

The Purdue Research Foundation is partnering with Clean Energy Trust to kick-off the Fifth Annual Clean Energy Challenge. The program is a nationally acclaimed accelerator program and pitch competition that has jumpstarted more than 60 startups in the Midwest. The competition is designed to... - December 11, 2014 - Clean Energy Trust

EasySorter Product Re-Launch

Tretan Trading Ltd., a Nova Scotia owned and operated company, today announced the re-launch of their EasySorter product line. EasySorter recycling containers are manufactured in Weymouth, Nova Scotia and distributed globally by Tretan Trading Ltd. EasySorter recycling and waste collection... - December 10, 2014 - Tretan Trading

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Checks Off Bucket List Item: Receives the First Odyne Hybrid System Equipped Truck in California

Truck Delivered in Conjunction with the South Coast Air Quality Management District - December 09, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC

Softwood Lumber Prices Have Trended Downward in the US, Russia and Japan This Fall, While They Have Gone Up in China and the Nordic Countries

Prices for softwood lumber imported to China increased this fall, while they fell in Japan as the housing market weakened. In the US, lumber prices were moving downward in the 3Q, while still being close to their highest levels in ten years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. In the Nordic countries and Russia, lumber exports have increased because of higher demand for wood in key markets in Europe and the MENA countries. - December 09, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC

Wood Fiber Consumption by the Japanese Pulp Industry Was Up Six Percent in First Half of 2014 with Hardwood Chip Supply from Vietnam and South Africa Increasing the Most

The pulp manufacturing industry in Japan has increased production levels in 2014 resulting in higher import volumes of both softwood and hardwood chips. The biggest increases in import volumes have been softwood chips from the US and hardwood chips from Vietnam and South Africa, reports Wood Resource Quarterly. Hardwood prices have trended downward the past year, while softwood prices have gone up. - December 09, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC

ORCA Secure: EV Fast Charging on Sunshine

Solar panel owners can now drive their Electric Vehicles (EVs) on Sunshine! - December 06, 2014 - Andromeda Power, LLC

L&H Dynamic Business Solutions LLC is Proud to Announce, The HVAC Smart Chip PLUS, a New Design with Dual Microprocessors Including Compressor Saving Technology

The principals at L & H Dynamic Business Solutions LLC, HVAC Business Consulting Company, announces the distribution of the latest product, The HVAC Smart Chip Plus. “The newest iteration of the product builds upon its current foundation of intelligently extending the fan blower to... - December 04, 2014 - L & H Dynamic Business Solutions LLC

Solamon Set to Re-Visit Ghana; Unaffected by Ebola Outbreak and Nearby Conflicts

On the heels of launching its "Electrify Africa" campaign earlier this year and in the wake of two extensive visits to Ghana, and most recently meetings held with key stakeholders, Solamon Energy CEO Graeme Boyce says the focus of his executives and new partners heading into 2015 will... - December 04, 2014 - Solamon Energy Corp.

Welspun Energy Marks Entry Into Solar Rooftop Business by Commissioning 3 Projects in Record Time

Cumulative 795 KW commissioned across the states of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh; WEPL marks its successful entry into solar rooftop business with its IIT Kanpur, Ansal University and Medanta Medicity Hospital projects; Annually an estimated 1,174,000 kWh of clean energy will be generated through the three projects; WEPL enables country’s premier institutes to reduce their carbon footprint - December 04, 2014 - Welspun Renewables

Climaveneta Units Installed at the Most Beautiful Skyscraper in the World

Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest), constructed in the Porta Nuova district in Milan, has won the 2014 International Highrise Award. - December 03, 2014 - climaveneta

Gigaton Gifts Puts a Tree in Every Holiday Card

Low-cost program lets customers fight climate change, deforestation and poverty when sending holiday greetings by helping to restore ecologically critical mangrove forests. - December 02, 2014 - Gigaton Gifts

Nualgi Sets Sights on Eliminating Water Pollution in United States with Innovative Nanotechnology

Water treatment company Nualgi announces Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for double-blind study at Mississippi State University. - November 26, 2014 - Nualgi America

New Oil Exploration Technology That is Over 95% Accurate

JBA Operating's focuses on innovative exploration technology and enhanced oil recovery technologies, is proud to announce their decision to expand their innovative oil & gas exploration technologies services outside the U.S. - November 23, 2014 - JBA Operating Inc

Impiro Invests in Solar Market Growth in Indonesia

Impiro (www.impiro.com), a full-service investment firm, today announced a major investment into PT Contained Energy Indonesia (www.containedenergy.com), a company involved in various areas of renewable energy in Indonesia and Pacific Islands. Contained Energy delivers premier quality energy... - November 21, 2014 - Impiro

US-China Climate Change Deal: EU Initiative Calls on Innovators to Exceed Targets

Bertrand van Ee, CEO of Climate-KIC, the EU’s largest public-private innovation partnership focused on mitigating and adapting to climate change, has called on innovators and entrepreneurs to step up their “open innovation” efforts to bring down CO2 emission levels, boost the... - November 17, 2014 - Climate-KIC

German Environmental Specialist, EGM, and Greener 3000 to Establish EGM Holding America to Exclusively Produce Cleaner Diesel and Jet Fuels in U.S.

Partnership will open US market for EGM’s patented technology that permanently bonds hydrocarbon based diesel and jet fuels with water to produce cleaner, more efficient fuels. - November 17, 2014 - Greener 3000

Rentricity Completes First Drinking Water Certified In-Pipe Hydro Project in Canada

Company's first NSF Certified Flow-to-Wire™ system to generate 32 kilowatts of clean energy in city water infrastructure. - November 17, 2014 - Rentricity Inc.

GREEN CREATIVE Releases IES Progress Report Selected A19 277V Universal Voltage LED Lamp

GREEN CREATIVE, the commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer proudly announces the launch of its first LED A19 9W 277V universal voltage lamp. - November 15, 2014 - GREEN CREATIVE

The CALSEIA Bay Area Chapter Meets at the New Prospect Silicon Valley Facility

On the evening of October 28th, the California Solar Energy Industries Association (CALSEIA) Bay Area Chapter President and Clean Solar CEO, Randy Zechman, called to order their bi-monthly meeting at the new Prospect Silicon Valley (ProspectSV) Technology Demonstration Center in San Jose,... - November 14, 2014 - Clean Solar

Canandaigua, NY Company Secures North Carolina Electric Vehicle Charging Project

EV Charge Solutions, a My Fleet Dept company, has been awarded a project for the City of Concord, N.C. to install six electric vehicle charging ports at four separate locations. “Our proposal provides a turn-key solution for the City of Concord; which we are well equipped to deliver,”... - November 14, 2014 - EV Charge Solutions

McWire Electric Ranks on the 2014 Inc. 5000 List with Three-Year Sales Growth of 283%

San Diego solar company offers solutions for rising electricity costs. - November 09, 2014 - McWire Electric, Inc.

GREEN CREATIVE Releases Next Generation T8 BYP LED Tube with Extra Wide Beam Design

GREEN CREATIVE, the commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer proudly announces the launch of its T8 17.5W 4FT., T8 15W 4FT. and T8 9W 2FT. BYP LED tubes. - November 08, 2014 - GREEN CREATIVE

PlugVolt Febuary 2015 Battery Seminar: Nissan & Valeo to Speak in Automotive Panel

Join industry leaders from AVL, Bosch, Chrysler, Ford, GM, Intertek, Johnson Controls, LG Chem, Magna Steyr, Navigant Research, NEC Energy Solutions, NextEnergy, Nissan, Sakti3, TUV SUD, Valeo, Xalt Energy and many more to hear about the latest advances & challenges for grid storage and xEV batteries. - November 06, 2014 - PlugVolt

PERC Offers Incentive on Generac 15kW EcoGen Standby Generator

Purchasers of Generac’s new propane-powered 15kW EcoGen standby generator may be eligible to receive a $2,000 incentive from the Propane Education & Research Council, making it possible for them to maintain their commitment to sustainability and save money at the same time. - November 06, 2014 - Propane Education & Research Council

Milholland Solar & Electric Joins Industry Leaders in Growing California’s Solar Industry

Milholland Solar & Electric (DVOB), a 25 year old family owned & operated Solar Power & Electrical Contractor joins the California Solar Energy Industries Association. - November 04, 2014 - Milholland Solar & Electric

John D. Murray III Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

John D. Murray III of Allentown, Pennsylvania has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the energy field. About John D. Murray III Mr. Murray III has over 32 years experience in the energy field. He is... - November 04, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide

NMBC and ConED to Partner on Green Sustainability and Compliance Forum

On Tuesday, November 18th, the Con Edison Supplier Diversity Program will be hosting a forum along with the National Minority Business Council (NMBC). Guests who attend the event will learn, how helping Con Edison achieve their environmental goals can open new opportunities for their company. The... - November 04, 2014 - National Minority Business Council

Climate-KIC Reveals Europe’s Best Clean-Tech Innovation of 2014

Winning hydro-powered floating irrigation system can increase crop yield up to 5 times and replace diesel-powered systems. Finals ceremony at Climate-KIC’s annual Innovation Festival the last stage in programme that has provided a total of €425,000 in funding to European clean-tech start-ups. Winners selected for their ability to transform clean-tech ideas into commercial success and bring down CO2 levels. - November 03, 2014 - Climate-KIC

Response to IPCC Synthesis Report: CEO of Climate-KIC Calls for Collective Action to Promote Jobs, Skills Required for New Low Carbon Economy

Bertrand van Ee, CEO of Climate-KIC, Europe’s largest public-private innovation partnership focused on mitigating and adapting to climate change, says we can promote the high-level skills needed for the world’s next, low carbon, economy and create jobs for generations to come. - November 02, 2014 - Climate-KIC

Crazy Diamond Performance Inc. Receives EPA Approval on Its Compressed Natural Gas Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Sonic Retro Fit System

Crazy Diamond Performance has received EPA approval on two new mono-fuel small passenger vehicles, the CNG Chevrolet Cruze and CNG Chevrolet Sonic. These new mono-fuel CNG platforms are the first of a series of small and fuel efficient vehicles coming from CDP, where cost, low emissions and reduced... - November 01, 2014 - Crazy Diamond Performance Inc.

Odyne Participated in All-Fuels Super Session at the 2014 Green Fleet Conference & Expo, October 29 in Schaumburg, IL

President and CEO Joe Dalum was one of six Fuel Ambassadors in discussion of fuel types. - October 30, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC

U.S. DOE Launches $1 Million H2 Refuel H-Prize Competition for Small-Scale Hydrogen Refueling System

America's entrepreneurs and innovators invited to compete in designing clean transportation infrastructure. - October 30, 2014 - Hydrogen Education Foundation

Dr Solar Announces Solar Power Solutions for Bangalore to Lighten Up Garden City Without Contributing to Global Warming

Dr Solar announces their Solar Power Solutions for Bangalore by going green and utilizing the abundant Solar energy in a way that can boom up the economic conditions as well as turn the city into a Eco-Friendly one. - October 30, 2014 - Dr. Solar

Six Trucks Featuring Odyne Plug-in Hybrid Systems Delivered to Consumers Energy

Order Includes First System Powering an Under Deck Boss Compressor Truck - October 29, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC

93% Clean Hydrogen for Diesel Engines – Hydro Dynamics HHO, LLC

Not all Hydrogen HHO is equal. Some Hydrogen Gas contains large amounts of Oxygen and water. - October 28, 2014 - HydroDynamicsHHO.com

North Carolina Leaders to Launch New Economic Development Platform Promoting State's Global Leadership in Ag Biotech

North Carolina's Secretary of Commerce Sharon Allred Decker and Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler to unveil state's new name for ag biotechnology at press conference and launch event, Wednesday, November 5. - October 17, 2014 - North Carolina Biotechnology Center

Green Alternative Systems (GAS) Announce Full Service for Fleet Propane Conversions

Green Alternative Systems (GAS) has just announced that they offer full fleet propane conversion services for vehicle based businesses. - October 16, 2014 - Green Alternative Systems

ITW Solar Insulcast for Thermally Conductive Applications

ITW Solar’s Insulcast Promotes Thermal Conductivity for Smart Solar Components at Solar Power International in Las Vegas, USA - October 16, 2014 - ITW Solar

Green Alternative Systems (GAS) Specializes in Industrial CNG Conversions

Green Alternative Systems (GAS) has announced that they are specializing in industrial CNG conversions. - October 16, 2014 - Green Alternative Systems

Europe’s Most Innovative Cleantech Start-Ups Compete for €65,000 Funding in Valencia, Spain on 31 October

Overall the competition provides a total of €425,000 in funding to EU start-ups to further develop their ventures; Participating companies capable of delivering global impact on sustainability by transforming cleantech ideas into commercial success; Finalists include an app to help electric vehicles locate charging points, an aquaculture and hydroponics system for sustainable urban farms, and a technology that transforms vibrations into electricity. - October 15, 2014 - Climate-KIC

Truckers Want to Know About Hydrogen as a Fuel Saving Alternative for Newer Diesel Engines Says SaveOnFuelSystems.com

According to Hydro Dynamics HHO, Inc. The phone is ringing off the hook. Truck owners and trucking association & groups are all asking how they can save fuel and will Hydrogen work on newer trucks. - October 14, 2014 - HydroDynamicsHHO.com

SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation for Congregation Shomrei Torah

Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 34 kW solar panel system at Congregation Shomrei Torah in Santa Rosa, CA. Designed and built by SolarCraft, the North Bay Synagogue’s system will reduce their carbon footprint while saving thousands in utility costs in the years to come. - October 14, 2014 - SolarCraft

Solamon Now in Vietnam; ElectrifyAsia Launched

Solamon rolls out East Asia strategy. - October 12, 2014 - Solamon Energy Corp.

Solamon Signs MoU; Adds 50 MW of Projects in Ghana and Burkina Faso to West African Pipeline

Solamon Ghana Ltd. begins West African expansion. - October 12, 2014 - Solamon Energy Corp.

R20 in Paris: Climate-KIC CEO Calls on Climate Change Leaders to Focus Their Efforts on Creating Sustainable Cities

At the R20 World Summit of Regions for Climate in Paris on 10-11 October, CEO Bertrand van Ee of the EU's main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC will call for more cross-sector initiatives to enable integrated climate change innovation focused on meeting the environmental challenges faced by our urban areas. - October 10, 2014 - Climate-KIC

SheerWind Confirmed as Bronze Sponsor for META Projects Conference

SheerWind to speak at META Projects Conference "Today’s investment vs. future returns: What is required to move clean energy projects to the next level?" - October 10, 2014 - SheerWind

Innovation Direct™ Leading Promotional Efforts on Behalf of Francois Windmill Invention

An innovative and efficient new method of generating energy, the Francois Windmill, has been developed by Francois Rosefort of Bloomfield, New Jersey. The invention's unique design allows it to effectively address and avoid many of the problems that typically hinder the performance of wind turbines. - October 08, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

Rentricity Starts First Irrigation In-Pipe Hydro Clean Energy Project in Idaho