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Northern Virginia's First Net Positive Energy Home Earns Cold, Hard Cash on Electric Bill
Net Positive Energy Residence Earned Net Income in the Coldest, Snowiest Season in Decades - October 03, 2014 - NOVA e+ Home
Climate-KIC Start-Ups Raise €59 Million in External Funding
Investment highlights increased trend for investor engagement in a more diverse range of "Cleantech 2.0" technologies; 45 start-ups are latest success stories of Climate-KIC’s unique Accelerator; now supporting over 120 cleantech start-ups in Europe every year; Climate-KIC’s 2014 Venture Competition later in October will recognise the rising stars of European cleantech. - October 02, 2014 - Climate-KIC
National Algae Association Claims That Algae Won't Be Grown in Washington, DC
After over 6 decades of time, and billions of dollars spent at the direction of the Department of Energy and other government agencies, one thing is for sure – algae for fuels will never be grown in Washington, D.C. "The algae production industry does not need lobbyists who have no... - October 01, 2014 - national algae asssociation
Electricity Savers Plus Forms a Mutual Marketing Alliance with United Resource Logistics
Increased Customer Savings - September 26, 2014 - Electricity Savers Plus
Solamon Execs to Launch New Company in Accra: Solamon Ghana to Oversee Shama
Solamon Energy Corp. registers Ghanaian entity. - September 26, 2014 - Solamon Energy Corp.
Jatropower AG Takes Over Assets of Quinvita BV
Jatropower AG, Baar, Switzerland, a leading developer of elite Jatropha curcas seeds and associated agronomic technologies has acquired most of the assets of Quinvita BV (in receivership). These assets were generated at Quinvita through activities spanning over 7 years encompassing their... - September 18, 2014 - Jatropower AG
Solamon Signs Teaming Agreement in Ghana; GAT Set to Approach Mining Companies
Solamon Energy set to begin mining initiative, GAT Mining to spearhead. - September 17, 2014 - Solamon Energy Corp.
Slot-1 Achieves Net Zero Carbon Emissions & Celebrates Electric cars on Record Breaking 100% Electric Vehicle Tour
Alt. recording artist Rick Denzien inspires others to engineer their own jail break from fossil fuel on the “No Gas EV-olution” music tour. - September 16, 2014 - Slot One Entertainment, Inc.
Sept. 22 - Grand Opening of Imagine Energy Trailer in Des Moines
I-Renew Unveils the Imagine Energy Trailer at Annual NH3 Fuels Association Conference - September 16, 2014 - Iowa Renewable Energy Association
WINAICO Leads the World on Reliability by Securing Intensified Hail Stone Test as Per IEC 61215, the Most Stringent Hail Impact Test Offered by TÜV Rheinland
WINAICO is one of the first PV Manufacturers in the world to secure IEC 61215 with its modules withstanding the impact of 35 mm hail stones travelling at over 27.2 m/s as tested by TÜV Rheinland, offering its customers greater system reliability in extreme weather conditions. - September 15, 2014 - WINAICO USA
The International Seakeepers Society Will Conduct a Weeklong Expedition Off the Coast of Miami with CARTHE and Fleet Miami to Study Ocean Monitoring Devices
September 15- 19th, 2014 The International SeaKeepers Society will work with researchers from the Consortium for Advanced Research on the Transport of Hydrocarbon in the Environment (CARTHE), based at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science, and Fleet Miami in... - September 15, 2014 - Fleet Miami
Duke Energy Indiana, Inc. - Power Plants and SWOT Analysis
Marketreportsonindia.com presents a report on “Duke Energy Indiana, Inc. - Power Plants and SWOT Analysis” Major Power Plants (assets) - summarized and detailed information about the power plants (assets). - September 15, 2014 - Market Reports on India
Relecura Presents Key Findings on Tesla Motors' Patent Portfolio
INDUS TechInnovations releases an IP intelligence report that does a deep-dive analysis into the patent portfolio of Tesla Motors using its flagship product Relecura. The report assesses the significance of Tesla's portfolio within the overall electric vehicle intellectual property landscape. Various facets of Tesla's portfolio are studied and compared to the other major players in the electric vehicle industry in the report. - September 13, 2014 - INDUS Techinnovations
Solamon Receives TIN Approval in Ghana; Formal Registration of Company Going Forward
Solamon Energy, in order to conduct business effectively in Ghana, yesterday received its TIN from the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), the unique identification number issued to all taxpayers for any anticipated financial transactions. Based on the government's stated requirements, in order to first... - September 12, 2014 - Solamon Energy Corp.
NorCal NECA Presents Energy ETC with Project Excellence Award for Zero Net Energy Project
The Northern California Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NorCal NECA) has recognized Energy ETC, Inc. of Union City, CA with a 2014 Project Excellence Award. The winning project is the Zero Net Energy Center in San Leandro, CA. Energy ETC received the award for their role... - September 11, 2014 - Energy Etc
Innowatt24 Invests and Works on 250 MW for Solar Farms
Innowatt24 announces that they are currently working on several large solar farms. The projects are located in South America and USA. Innowatt24 themselves also want to invest in a solar farm. - September 11, 2014 - Innowatt24 Corp.
Sunho Biodiesel Corp. Announces Special Offer of Free Biocatalyst for Its Biodiesel Process
Sunho Biodiesel Corporation (SBC) is providing a special offer of free lipase biocatalyst to clients who would license and set up a biodiesel plant based on the ET Process®. This offer is open for biodiesel plants that will have a capacity of at least 5,000 T/yr based on degummed oil. The... - September 11, 2014 - Sunho Biodiesel Corporation
Solar Power Fuels Business Expansion for Milholland Solar & Electric a Certified Disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprise
Milholland Solar & Electric (DVOB) after 24 years in San Diego responds to significant growth and a vigorous Solar Marketplace by relocating a majority of its operations to new larger facilities in El Cajon, CA. - September 09, 2014 - Milholland Solar & Electric
Climate-KIC’s US Start-Up Tour Gives Europe’s Brightest Cleantech Start-Ups a Crash Course in Entrepreneurship
The Start-up Tour to Silicon Valley and the Boston area plays a crucial role in the growth of a global community of cleantech entrepreneurs and innovators and coincides with the release of Climate-KIC’s "Future of Cleantech" report which highlights new opportunities for investors and calls for greater cross border collaboration and "co-opetition" to help climate innovators and entrepreneurs reach their potential. - September 08, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Flintstone Services & Marketing Ltd., Announces Partnership Agreement with Berkeley Capital Group Inc (BCG)
Flintstone Services & Marketing Ltd., Ghana, the innovative West African sales and marketing firm specializing in alternative solutions for government, institutions as well as wealthy individuals within and around the West Africa region is excited to announce its partnership with U.S. based,... - September 08, 2014 - The Berkeley Capital Group
NY Senator Parker Joins Nat Kreamer and Rhone Resch as Speakers at Solar Focus 2014
The Maryland DC and Virginia Solar Energy Industries Association will be hosting their 2014 Solar Focus Conference titled: “Power to the People: Celebrating 30 Years of Solar Advocacy” on November 17-18 at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill Hotel in Washington, DC. Senator Parker from NY,... - September 07, 2014 - Chesapeake Solar and Storage Association
ENERActive Solutions Brings Energy Efficiency to Iconic Chrysler Building
ENERActive Solutions, LLC was featured in an article published on Honest Buildings' website on July 29, 2014 for their energy audit and retro-commissioning project on Manhattan's Chrysler Building. - September 05, 2014 - Eneractive Solutions
Incentives Now Available for Southern Nevada Solar Installation
AP Solar helps customers apply for NV Energy incentives in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Summerlin, Boulder City. - September 04, 2014 - American Patriot Solar Community
Surmount Energy Assists Muppa Green Grandeur for IGBC Gold Pre-Certification
Surmount Energy has helped Muppa Green Grandeur to successfully achieve the IGBC pre-certification. - September 03, 2014 - Surmount Energy Solution Pvt. Ltd.
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. Has Delivered a Biodiesel System to Sam Houston State University
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has completed a B-60 Biodiesel Processor sale to Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX. The Biodiesel production equipment will be used to demonstrate Green Fuel technology for on-campus activities. - September 03, 2014 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
Green Alternative Systems Announces New Rebate Program for Industrial CNG Conversions
Green Alternative Systems has announced that there has been another rebate program recently announced for industrial CNG conversions. - August 31, 2014 - Green Alternative Systems
Breathe California of Los Angeles County Announces 2014 Breath of Life Awards Gala + Psomas as Breath of Life Award Honoree
Breathe California of Los Angeles County (BLA) is pleased to announce the 2014 Breath of Life Awards Gala, scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2014 beginning at 6pm at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The 2014 Breath of Life Honoree is Psomas. - August 27, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles
Clean Solar Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Inc. magazine ranked Clean Solar, a residential solar panel installer, in the Top 10 for all energy companies in California and the only energy company in the San Jose-metro area to make the 2014 list. Clean Solar also ranked #1977 overall on the annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the... - August 27, 2014 - Clean Solar
Clean Footprint Named One of Solar Power World’s Top Solar Contractors
The list ranks applicants according to their influence in the solar market in 2013. - August 24, 2014 - Clean Footprint
Clean Solar Makes the Solar Power World 2014 Top US Solar Contractors List
On this year’s Solar Power World Top 400 Solar Contractors list, Clean Solar ranked in the top half, representing the best solar contractors throughout North America. - August 24, 2014 - Clean Solar
Neoedge Partners with Fluor in a Comprehensive Training on Power Generation Innovation and Investment Analytics in the Gas and Power Market
Neoedge, a leading business intelligence company based in Singapore partners with Romel Bhullar, Flour Corporation’s Senior Technical Director and Senior Fellow. This professional partnership is through an event: “Small to Mid-Scale LNG Projects and Infrastructure Development Master... - August 24, 2014 - Neoedge Pte. Ltd
Solamon to Launch Ghanaian Company; Execs to Attend Energy Conference in Accra
Solamon Execs set to return to Accra. - August 21, 2014 - Solamon Energy Corp.
Green Alternative Systems Announces Specialty in Industrial Fleet Conversions
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) has announced that they are specializing in industrial fleet conversions. - August 21, 2014 - Green Alternative Systems
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Kurt E. Yeager with Special Times Square Appearance
Kurt E. Yeager, of Aptos, California, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Energy. In honor of his accomplishments and professionalism, Mr. Yeager‘s image will be projected over Times Square, New York, on September 11, 2014. - August 20, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Clean Footprint Participates in Orlando Mayor Dyer’s Climate & Energy Summit
More than 200 energy leaders gathered to share technologies and strategies in climate action and sustainable energy. - August 20, 2014 - Clean Footprint
An All American Partnership Celebrates Solar PV Project
US Congressman Eric Swalwell delivers keynote to the celebration of recently completed 172 kW solar installation at All American Label in Dublin, CA by Cool Earth Solar - August 20, 2014 - Cool Earth Solar
The Asia Pacific District Cooling Conference Kicks Off in Kuala Lumpur
The 3rd Annual Asia Pacific District cooling Conference will begin on 26th August in Kuala Lumpur. The 3 day conference is set to witness a league of District Cooling industry leaders from across the globe. It will be a much awaited forum to discuss and benchmark crucial issues on how to seize new opportunities and make it effective for the region. - August 20, 2014 - Fleming Gulf, Kuala Lumpur
New Zealand is Now the World’s Largest Supplier of Softwood Logs with Exports Increasing Fourfold to Almost Two Billion Dollars in Five Years
More than 20 percent of the world’s softwood log trade originates from New Zealand. In 2013, the country exported 57 percent of the country’s timber harvest and the value of the trade had tripled in five years, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. A majority of the log volumes were destined for China, but South Korea, India and Japan were also sourcing logs from New Zealand last year. - August 19, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Lumber and Log Imports to China Slowed in Early 2014 But Picked Up in the 2Q to Reach Close to Record Highs
Wood buyers in China were more active in the late spring after a slowdown during the winter months. This resulted in increased importation of logs and lumber during the 2Q, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest gains were in lumber from Russia and softwood logs from New Zealand. - August 18, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Log Exports from Canada and the US to Asia Have Increased This Year with the Shipment from the US South Being 130% Higher Than in 2013
North America continues to supply China, Japan and other Asian countries with logs for their forest products sectors. Log exports from the US and Canada in the 1Q/14 were up 14% from last year, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review, with shipments from the US South having increased the most. - August 09, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Odyne’s Joe Dalum Presents an Understanding of Fleet PHEV Options for Medium and Heavy-Duty Trucks at Plug-in 2014
Presentation Helps Answer the Question: Is a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle System a Good Fit for Your Truck Fleet? - August 07, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Sensory, Inc.’s TrulyHandsfree™ Voice Control Featured in Vocca Smart Light Bulb Adapter
Sensory, Inc., the industry leader in speech and vision technologies for consumer products, is pleased to announce that its pioneering TrulyHandsfree™ voice control technology is featured in the voice-activated Vocca light bulb adapter. TrulyHandsfree™ is the leading always-on,... - August 05, 2014 - Sensory Inc.
SolarCraft Brings Solar Power to Marin’s New Emergency Operations Facility - County’s Emergency Services Building Now Powered by the Sun
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 518.5 kW solar power system at Marin County’s New Emergency Operations Facility in San Rafael, CA. Designed and built by SolarCraft, the County’s new solar panel system will reduce their carbon footprint while saving millions in utility costs in the years to come. - August 05, 2014 - SolarCraft
GreenTech OutPost Will be Introducing Innovative Energy Savings and LED Products on August 11-13, 2014 at Imigrantes Exhibition Center, Sao Paulo Brazil
Green Tech OutPost (HK), Ltd. (GTO) is a value-added provider of innovative Green Tech products and solutions. The company focuses on energy-saving products, waste water treatment, bio-remediation technologies and LED lighting to help reduce carbon footprints to enterprises worldwide. Through collaboration and green technologies trade agreements, GTO can facilitate the partnership between businesses and governmental decision makers in China and Brazil. - August 01, 2014 - GreenTech OutPost
Ultracapacitor Manufacturer Skeleton Technologies Raises €3.9 Million (US$5.2 Million) in Round A Financing
Skeleton Technologies, the leading European manufacturer of ultracapacitor technology for energy efficiency in transportation, industrial and defence and space applications, has completed Round A financing of €3.9 million (US$5.4 million). The financing will be used for production scale-up... - July 31, 2014 - Skeleton Technologies
Solarponics Offers Nations Largest PACE Program to SLO County Homeowners
With CaliforniaFIRST and Solarponics, every homeowner in San Luis Obispo County will now be able to afford to go solar and save money on their energy bill. - July 28, 2014 - Solarponics
Innovation Direct™ Representing Portable Recycling Hydro Generator to Potential Licensees
An innovative and effective new power generation product with unparalleled capabilities, the Portable Recycling Hydro Generator, has been developed by Will Hager, Jr. of Danbury, Connecticut. The invention's unique design provides its users with an environmentally friendly and exceedingly reliable... - July 24, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Granite State Biofuels Seeks Change Through Craft Brewed Independence from Petroleum.
Granite State Bio-fuels, a community scale biodiesel producer of Bow NH has decided to employ a funding campaign on the increasingly popular crowdfunding website Indiegogo.com. During a period of turmoil and uncertainty regarding government policies and subsidies relating to alternatives to petroleum based fuels, it has become increasingly difficult for small producers to access capital. - July 23, 2014 - Granite State Biofuels
Rentricity NSF Certified Technology Ready for Clean Energy Markets
New product offering will provide safer water quality standard equipment that recovers wasted energy in pressurized water pipes. - July 22, 2014 - Rentricity Inc.
DUECO Inc. Hires Josh Bakaturski as Road Service Mechanic for Illinois
DUECO, Inc., the largest privately owned provider of Terex Utilities and Terex® Hi-Ranger bucket trucks, digger derricks, cranes, and material handlers in the country, has announced the appointment of Josh Bakaturski as Road Service Mechanic, supporting customer needs in Illinois. Bakaturski... - July 17, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.