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Ontario Energy Group Supports Sustainable Water Resources
OEG has committed itself to supporting the Gifts of Hope Water and Sanitation for Communities gift, raising $4,000 to give communities in the developing world access to clean, reliable water and sanitation facilities, and giving community members the training and skills needed to protect their water supply to ensure it will be there for future generations. - March 31, 2014 - Ontario Energy Group
Wallowa Resources Slashes Energy Costs with Biomass Heating System, Recognized for Leadership
New biomass heating system reduces the organization's energy costs by $40,000 per year. - March 30, 2014 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission Says Solar is Part of the Solution, Selects Geronimo's Distributed Solar Proposal
In a ground-breaking decision today, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) ruled in favor of solar as a cost-competitive energy source for Minnesota-based Xcel Energy. On the heels of a long competitive resource acquisition process, Geronimo Energy’s Aurora Solar Project was... - March 29, 2014 - Geronimo Energy
ST8 Wide Electrical Expands by Adding Solar and Air Conditioning Installation Services
ST8 Wide Electrical, a team of experienced and reliable Toowoomba electricians now offers solar and air conditioning installation. Moreover, from April 2014, they will be qualified to certify and commission complex fire protection systems. - March 27, 2014 - ST8 Wide Electrical
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. Has Delivered a Biodiesel Plant to the Lorymat Corporation in Africa
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has completed a B-500 Biodiesel plant sale to the Lorymat Corporation Ivory Coast, Africa. The Biodiesel production equipment will be used to demonstrate Green Fuel technology and produce Biodiesel for the Ivory Coast. - March 26, 2014 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
Green Choice LED’s Solar Powered LED Street Light Project Considered a Success
Next Generation Street Lights Exceeding City of Shenandoah, TX Expectations - March 22, 2014 - Texas Solar Resources
The EU Needs to Leverage Its Energy Efficiency Expertise to Compete Globally, Says Climate-KIC CEO
Speaking at the European Parliament, CEO Mary Ritter of the EU's main climate innovation initiative said Europe needs to leverage its combined expertise on climate change mitigation and adaptation to compete globally on energy efficiency. - March 21, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Earth Day Week: Free Solar 101 Workshop for Maryland Homeowners Includes Solar Roof Tour - Saturday April 19 10:30 AM
Solar Energy World, a Maryland based Solar System Design and Installation Company that runs its own facility on solar electricity, is hosting a Free Solar 101 Workshop for Homeowners from the Baltimore/DC metro area on Saturday April 19, 2014, from 10:30 AM -12:30 PM at their Headquarters in Elkridge Maryland. - March 20, 2014 - Solar Energy World
Tip Top Spain Group Will Install Photovoltaic Elements in Shade Sails in the Near Future
Tip Top Spain are innovators on the field of shade and design and they can't wait for the next thing, which are the tensile solar shades. Shades with photovoltaic elements that will give shade and provide "green" power. - March 18, 2014 - TTS sl
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 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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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