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Renewable Energy Advocates Question Decline of Solar Power in Canada
Statistics show that total output of electricity from solar panels last year declined from 2012, while wind increased its generation at the same rate as conventional power sources. The Canadian Association for Renewable Energies wonders why? - March 18, 2014 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Sustainable Performance Solutions Expands Its Caribbean Presence
SPS has joined with Green Energy Solutions Partners to establish an office in Grand Cayman in order to expand its rapidly growing Caribbean business. - March 17, 2014 - Sustainable Performance Solutions, LLC
Mine-NRG and Cornerstone Sustainable Energy Form Preferred Provider Relationship
Mine-NRG, Inc., (“Mine-NRG”), (a privately held FL Corporation) and Cornerstone Sustainable Energy (“CSE”), (OTCBB: CSEI) have entered into a “Preferred Provider” relationship which combines their respective technologies to provide sustainable power solutions to... - March 13, 2014 - Mine-NRG, Inc.
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System at Napa Valley Country Club
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 251 kW solar power system at Napa Valley Country Club in Napa, CA. The picturesque, private golf course is now powered by renewable, green energy. - March 13, 2014 - SolarCraft
Odyne Systems, LLC to Showcase Early DOE Award Truck at 2014 EUFMC
Vehicle is One of the First of 120 to be Delivered in 2014 Under $45.4 Million Award - March 11, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Green Alternative Systems Promotes CNG Conversion for a Cleaner Burning Fuel Source
Green Alternative Systems is encouraging CNG conversion as a cleaner burning fuel source and to receive benefits such as lowered fuel costs, safer vehicles and the potential to receive rebates through government programs. CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) is a fossil fuel like diesel, gas and coal, it different when it comes to its environmental impact. - March 09, 2014 - Green Alternative Systems
FOEX Indexes and Wood Resources International to Partner in the Launching of Global Wood Chip Price Indices
The new global wood chip price indices launched in cooperation between FOEX and WRI will be a valuable tool for participants in the trade of wood chip worldwide, including forest companies, energy producers and trading houses. Financial institutions use the FOEX family of Indices as benchmarks in setting prices for SWAP-deals and other financial instruments hedging against product price risks. - March 07, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Canadians Would Pay More Than Americans for Renewable Energy
A survey of 2,500 people in Canada and the United States shows that Canadians are more willing to pay a premium for green power than are Americans. - March 07, 2014 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
China Imported Logs and Lumber for a Record Nine Billion Dollars in 2013, with North America, Russia and New Zealand Being the Major Suppliers
Importation of logs and lumber to China reached a new record in 2013 with lumber imports being up 19% and log imports increasing 23% from 2012, as reported in the Wood Resource Quarterly. North America, Russia and New Zealand were the major supplying countries but Sweden, Finland, Ukraine, Chile and Australia saw the biggest increases in market share. - March 06, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Weidlinger Receives ACEC New York Diamond and Platinum Awards
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden Visitor Center, a unique curvilinear structure with a leaf-shaped green roof, won Diamond, and the Walt Whitman Bridge Jointless Floating deck won Platinum. - March 04, 2014 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Daniel Levine: Sustainable Energy is Growing on a Major Scale
The public speaker is seeing governments take interest in environmentally-friendly power. - March 01, 2014 - Daniel Levine
SolarCraft Expands Solar for Labcon - World Leader in Eco-Friendly Plastics Increases Solar Production
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 73.2 kW solar electric expansion at Labcon in Petaluma, CA, the industry leader in sustainable plastic labware. The 73.2 kW addition combined with the existing 800 kW system brings Labcon’s annual solar production to 1.3 million Kilowatt hours. - February 27, 2014 - SolarCraft
Oregon WindPower Has Sights Towards the Wind
Wind energy for home and business applications, Oregon Wind Power wind turbines can produce up to 1600 watts of power. Used for off grid or grid-tied. - February 27, 2014 - Oregon WindPower, LLC
ESL Presented Informative Paper on Hybrid Battery/Supercapacitor Systems for Pulsed Power
Electro Standards Labs presented an informative paper on hybrid battery and supercapacitor systems for pulsed power at a recent IEEE Energy Expo. - February 24, 2014 - Electro Standards Laboratories
Metromedia Energy Launches New Live Reverse Power Auctions Service
Metromedia Energy (MME), the premier energy brokerage firm for the Northeast, is unrolling a new offering this year: live reverse power auctions. This innovative auction-style platform turns the tables on conventional price-bidding models, empowering the customer with decision making tools and... - February 22, 2014 - Metromedia Energy
Solamon Partners with Manitou; Preparing for PV Installations Across Africa
Solamon Energy Corp is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Manitou Investments effective immediately, which will enable the companies to deliver an array of solar PV solutions into Sub-Saharan, particularly those countries in Central Africa. As a critical part of Solamon's Electrify... - February 22, 2014 - Solamon Energy Corp.
Solamon Addresses Water Desalinization Issues; Set to Integrate Solar-Powered Systems
In the longer-term, the combination of solar energy with desalination in North Africa could become particularly interesting for Solamon and our partners, explains Jay Yeo from Budapest, Hungary, where he and his staff continue to meet with leaders from across the Maghreb, exploring numerous... - February 22, 2014 - Solamon Energy Corp.
New Company – Coastal Concepts Custom Homes
Coastal Concepts Incorporates Sustainable Building Trends and exquisite design in Every Florida Custom Home Build. - February 21, 2014 - Coastal Concepts Custom Homes
Texas Solar Resources Celebrates Five Year Anniversary as Top Renewable Energy Company
TSR Projected to Grow into Global Market Leader in Solar Energy Industry. - February 20, 2014 - Texas Solar Resources
Bumblebee Batteries Celebrates Ad Placements on Network Television Leaders CBS and NBC
Portland hybrid car battery seller's ads aired during primetime TV - February 20, 2014 - Bumblebee Batteries
ESA Renewables Commissions First Community Solar Farm in Central Florida
Central Florida solar company developed, constructed and will operate solar array - February 20, 2014 - ESA Renewables
Odyne Systems to Showcase Performance of the 2013 Green Truck Award Vehicle at the GTA Summit and Exhibit in Booth 4877 at NTEA
ComEd’s Dan Moody to Share Documented Performance and Projected Truck Life Impact of Step Van Featuring Odyne Plug-in Hybrid System. - February 14, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Tentickle Stretch Tents Stays Green at the Renewable Energy Festival
Tentickle Stretch Tents will be providing the shade and shelter at the Renewable Energy Festival in Cape Town on the 8th of February, 2014. - February 08, 2014 - Tentickle Stretch Tents
Net Zero USA Announces Northeastern United States Office Locations
Net Zero USA, a national provider of comprehensive commercial energy reduction including solar energy systems, energy management, and energy efficient commercial lighting solutions, is proud to announce new locations in the Northeast. - February 07, 2014 - Net Zero USA
Nadia S. Vlahos Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Nadia S. Vlahos of Kahului, Hawaii has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of solar energy. About Nadia S. Vlahos Ms. Vlahos has over 15 years experience in the field of solar energy. She is an... - February 06, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
New eGauge Energy Meter Offers 1% and 0.5% Revenue Grade Accuracy Compliance for Utility Billing, Sub-Metering and Solar PV Systems
eGauge releases its newest version of energy metering software with revenue grade accuracy. - February 04, 2014 - eGauge Systems LLC
Solarbuddy Drives Down “Soft Costs” as Part of The US Dept. of Energy’s SunShot Initiative
Solarbuddy announces its involvement in the US Department of Energy’s SunShot Initiative, designed to drive research, innovation and market solutions for America’s solar energy market. - February 03, 2014 - Solar Buddy
EnergySwift Wraps Up Lighting Analysis Project - Helps Client Save Up-to 40% on Utility Bills
EnergySwift, successfully completed a building lighting analysis project for a USA based client, helping them reduce energy consumption and cut down utility bills for their facility. - January 31, 2014 - Energy Swift
Lufft Provides Compact Weather Stations for One of the Largest Solar Projects in the United States
The 200 megawatt (MW) photo-voltaic solar farm in Southern California weather stations will use the German measurement and control technology of Lufft for monitoring meteorological data. - January 30, 2014 - G. Lufft Mess- und Regeltechnik GmbH
Clean Power Africa to Discuss if Large Scale Hydro in Africa is a Realistic Clean Power Solution
Within the last ten years the World Bank has invested an estimated US$550 million annually in hydro projects alongside the African Development Bank’s Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), prioritising investment into nine key projects within strategic African... - January 30, 2014 - Clean Power Africa
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. Has Delivered a Biodiesel System to Oxford High School, MS.
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has completed a B-60 Biodiesel Processor sale, made by 70centsagallon.com to Oxford High School, MS. The Biodiesel production equipment will be used to demonstrate Green Fuel technology for on-campus activities. - January 29, 2014 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
Scandinavia Joins European Union's Main Climate Innovation Initiative
The EU commissioner for Climate Action will open Climate-KIC's new Denmark-based centre on 7 February 2014, allowing Nordic start-up entrepreneurs, businesses, climate professionals, students and government officials to join the European partnership to work on climate change adaptation and mitigation solutions. - January 29, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Geronimo Energy Acquires Green River Wind Farm in North Central Illinois from Mainstream Renewable Power
Acquisition creates sister farm for Walnut Ridge Wind Farm - both farms eligible for expired Production Tax Credit (PTC). - January 25, 2014 - Geronimo Energy
GREEN CREATIVE A19 6W and 9.5W LED lamps Are ENERGY STAR Qualified in 3 CCT
GREEN CREATIVE, the commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer announces the ENERGY STAR qualification of its A19 6W and 9.5W dimmable lamps in 3000K, 2700K, and 4000K color temperatures (CCT). With the recent 40W and 60W incandescent bulb ban taking effect on January 1st, 2014, these 6W and 9.5W... - January 24, 2014 - GREEN CREATIVE
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) + Clean Energy Conference on January 24, 2014
Business, government and community leaders will attend a Tucson-based international conference that will provide details about clean energy and discuss how innovations in the Greenstone System’s Clean Energy business model will provide a sustainable stream of funding for community related initiatives. - January 23, 2014 - Greenstone System, Inc
First Commercial Solar Photovoltaic System Installed in N Wilkesboro NC
First commercial solar photovoltaic system installed in N Wilkesboro by Green State Power with the assistance of a USDA grant. - January 23, 2014 - Green State Power
Wood Fiber Costs for Hardwood Pulp Producers Have Fallen 17% in Two Years and in the 3Q/13, Were the Lowest They Have Been Since 2009
Wood fiber costs, which account for about 60% of the production costs when manufacturing pulp, have been in steady decline in many parts of the world for the past two years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. In the 3Q/13, the Hardwood Fiber Price Index (HFPI) had fallen 17% since 2011, while the Softwood Fiber Price Index (SFPI) was down 10% over the same period. - January 22, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Global Trade of Softwood Lumber in 2013 to Reach Its Highest Level in Five Years
With demand for lumber being in recovery mode in a number of countries in the world in 2013, global trade of both lumber and logs were on track to reach their highest levels since before the global financial crisis in 2008, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest increases in overseas lumber trade have been from Canada to China and from the Nordic countries to Japan. - January 22, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
From PE Teacher to £54,000 a Year Solar Installer
PASS Ltd, the independent electrical test equipment expert is helping hundreds of trainees throughout the UK to qualify for electrical careers, some of whom include career switchers and people who are reluctant to face uncertain career prospects after completing a university degree. Electrical... - January 17, 2014 - PASS Ltd
Rentricity Wins NYSERDA Award to Study City of Albany in-Pipe Hydro Clean Energy Project
Rentricity Inc., which makes technology that generates electricity using water pressure in pipes, has been awarded approximately $100,000 from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to study the technical issues and benefits of installing a water pipe-based... - January 06, 2014 - Rentricity Inc.
Free Analysis for Xcel Energy, Minnesota Power and Otter Tail Power Solar Rebate Program
If you're an Xcel Energy, Minnesota Power or Otter Tail Power customer you have a limited opportunity to benefit from a new Minnesota Solar rebate. Receive a no cost-no obligation solar/cost analysis. Jan 1, 2014 through Feb 28, 2014, you can apply for a new solar rebate program. Find out if it makes economic cents for your home/business. This service is provided by "The Centsible Energy Hour, MN's "makes cents" call in Energy talk show. Saturday 3-4 pm on AM 1280 WWTC. www.Centsiblemedia.com. - January 02, 2014 - Centsible Media
1KVa Solar Power Package from Sri Pradhyumna Technologies Bangalore India
Start your new year by protecting the environment. - December 27, 2013 - Sri Pradhyumna Technologies Pvt.Ltd
Institute of Solar Technology (IST) Announces 2014 Solar PV Training Schedule
Sanjib Roy, Director of IST said, "IST takes classroom training for those who have never experienced PV Solar system. Each course offers multiple content types from audio-video to practical class." - December 27, 2013 - Institute of Solar Technology
Solar Start-Up Helps Power Refugee Camps in Syria
A start-up supported by Climate-KIC, the EU's main climate innovation initiative, is helping to supply Syrian refugees with solar-based light and power this winter. Access to light and power is critical for refugees in Syria, where seven million are estimated to have fled their homes because of... - December 21, 2013 - Climate-KIC
Advanced Film Solutions Window Tinting, Tampa Bay, Orlando Earns Super Service Award from Angie's List for 2013
Advanced Film Solutions Window Tinting, Tampa Bay, Orlando Earns Super Service Award from Angie's List for 2013. This is the third year in a row that Advanced Film Solutions has achieved this high honor. Adam Feldman, Vice President of Advanced Film Solutions stated that "This is certainly a... - December 20, 2013 - Advanced Film Solutions
Green Alternative Systems Encourage CNG Inspection for All Converted Vehicles
Green Alternative Systems is encouraging customers to have a routine CNG inspection if they have had their vehicle converted from traditional fuel sources such as propane and diesel to compressed natural gas or liquid propane. This ensures that vehicles are always safe and road-ready and that... - December 20, 2013 - Green Alternative Systems
OT+9 Design’s Sean Williams to Present at Sarasota County’s Sustainable Communities Workshop
Sean Williams, AIA, LEED BD+C, founder of the sustainable architecture firm, OT+9 Design, is presenting at the Sarasota County’s Sustainable Communities Workshop on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. Williams’ topic is “Beyond LEED: The Living Buildings Challenge as the Next Step in... - December 18, 2013 - OT9 Design
Save the Waste! Minneapolis Nonprofit PLACE is Developing the First Affordable, Multifamily Community in the US to be Powered Solely by Organic Solid Waste
PLACE's first Save the Waste! project will divert organic waste from landfills, and process it through neighborhood-scale anaerobic digestion into clean energy to power homes, businesses, and transit in a new community in St. Louis Park, MN. The high-quality fertilizer that results will be used to grow food for their residents and at nearby urban farms. - December 14, 2013 - PLACE
Crazy Diamond Performance Inc. Offers a Turn-Key Natural Gas Fueled Hot Rod
All steel 1932 Ford Roadster replica equipped with modern natural gas alternative fuel technology. - December 13, 2013 - Crazy Diamond Performance Inc.
Research Unveils Clues About Protein Mechanism Critical to Plant Growth and Yield
Scientists at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center have made several scientific discoveries demonstrating the significant roles Heterotrimeric G proteins play in plant development and yield. Sona Pandey, Ph.D., principal investigator at the Danforth Plant Science Center and her collaborators... - December 13, 2013 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center