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How Does Hydrogen Gas Makes an Engine Run More Efficiently? Hydro Dynamics HHO, Inc Has Released the New Hydro Dynamo as a Solution.

A vehicle with Hydrogen injected into it runs cooler, smoother, more efficiently, uses less fuel and reduces Carbon Pollution. - September 23, 2013 - HydroDynamicsHHO.com

A New Site Development, Renewable Energy, Construction Management Company Has Arrived in Denver - Five Star Companies, LLC

Five Star Companies, LLC is a unique and diversified veteran-owned company, focused on superior customer satisfaction in Construction Management (Traditional and Renewable Energy) and Civil/Site Development - emphasizing the LEED principles while promoting renewable energy concepts. - September 20, 2013 - Five Star Companies, LLC

IndoGreenEnviro Executes the First Export Order with the Dispatch of Winstream SolarMill to Sharjah

IndoGreenEnviro has exported first SolarMill to UAE to demonstrate the claims and 24 hour power output through this hybrid energy equipment. SolarMill makes a high value proposition verses solar only or wind only equipments presently available in the market. This first installation will open the doors for large market of these equipments in UAE. - September 20, 2013 - IndoGreenEnviro

The Skajaquoda Group Prepares to Expand with New Headquarters

The Skajaquoda Group recently moved their headquarters from Claymont, Delaware to a much larger building in Clarkfield, Minnesota. The new headquarters will house Skajaquoda and their research facility. The relocation to a larger building will be a valuable asset for growth in the market and the... - September 19, 2013 - Skajaquoda Group

IEEE OnlineGreenComm 2013 to Hold Third Annual Event from October 29 - 31

Fully-Virtual, Three Day Conference to Host More Than One Dozen Sessions Devoted to Next Wave Green Communications & Energy Saving Technologies. - September 19, 2013 - IEEE Communications Society

Independent Energy Solutions, Inc. Completes PV System for Stone Brewing Company in Escondido, California

Independent Energy Solutions, Inc. (IES) is pleased to announce the completion of a 360 kilowatt (kW) solar system for Stone Brewing Company in Escondido, California. The solar power system will generate enough energy to save Stone Brewing Company over 3.2 million dollars, producing over 12 million... - September 18, 2013 - Independent Energy Solutions, Inc.

SkyHouse Solutions Creates Innovative Business Model to Combat Rising Energy Costs

SkyHouse Solutions Inc., is a California start up addressing the need for innovative and cost effective products to save consumers of energy money and protect the environment. - September 14, 2013 - Skyhouse solutions

Wildcat Discovery Technologies Selected for $1 Million DOE Vehicle Technologies Grant Award

Wildcat’s high throughput battery workflow to play key role in development of new electrolytes for silicon anodes. - September 12, 2013 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies

Wello’s Wave Energy Converter Producing Clean Energy

Finnish wave energy developer, Wello Ltd, has on September the 10th released further test results of the Penguin wave energy converter installed in Orkney, Scotland. The Penguin wave energy converter was redeployed in Orkney in July 2013 after pre-commissioning of the power plant. The Penguin has... - September 12, 2013 - Wello Ltd.

Output from Green Power Drops in Canada

Federal statistics show that the contribution from renewable energy sources continues to decline, compared with conventional carbon-based fuel sources. - September 11, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)

Bethlehem Authority Partners with Rentricity to Finance In-Pipe Hydropower Projects

Rentricity Inc., the in-pipe hydro energy recovery Company, executed a letter of agreement with the Bethlehem Authority in Pennsylvania to explore, finance and develop multiple small, in-pipe hydropower sites within the Authority’s water system. The agreement follows similar agreements with... - September 10, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.

Energy Saving Solutions is Pleased to Announce That O’Bryant Cannon Has Joined EsSS Growing Authorized Led Dealer Organization

Energy Saving Solutions USA (“ESS” or the “Company”), the creators of the LED Light with a lifetime guarantee ™, and the only Company in the Country with a no up front investment solution ,today was pleased to announce that O’Bryant Cannon has joined ESS’ growing authorized LED Dealer organization. He will begin servicing businesses and municipalities in Nashville Tennessee, effective immediately. - September 10, 2013 - Energy saving solutions

Solar Maid Adds Several Island Locations

Solar Maid continues expansion of service locations to several island communities including Puerto Rico, HI and the Virgin Islands. - September 08, 2013 - The Solar Maid Company

Stevens Researcher Awarded Collaborative NSF Grant to Understand Bimetallic Nanoparticles for Renewable Energy

Innovative research targets fundamentals of biomass conversion into fuels and chemicals over catalytic bimetallic nanoparticles. - September 06, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology

Odyne Systems Expands Team to Support Growth Opportunities

New Staff Appointments to Support Delivery of Odyne Hybrid Systems for Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles Through a $45 Million Department of Energy Award - September 04, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC

Hydropower Efficiency Act of 2013 Will Ease Rentricity Projects for Water, Wastewater, Irrigation and Industrial Water Operators

On August 9th, the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act (H.R. 267) and the Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act (H.R. 678) were signed into law by President Obama. Both the Senate and House of Representatives passed the bill on January 15, 2013, which was... - August 28, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.

Oil & Gas Shale Plays Training is Now Offered on DVDs

American Right of Way Academy announced today, they are offering two professional Oil & Gas Training Workshop DVDs to the public. - August 27, 2013 - American Right of Way Associates

New Company Offers Reliable Commercial and Household LED Light Tubes That Save Electricity, Up to 90%

Exetik Systems offer LED light tubes with a 5-year warranty. Their tubes range in size, which makes them suitable for both commercial and household use. - August 22, 2013 - Exetik Systems

Cascade Asia Launches Free Reports Tracking Investable Sectors in Myanmar

Cascade Asia Advisors launched the first issue of its complementary reports covering Myanmar today. The Myanmar Market Pulse provides a regular “pulse” of the dynamics and developments within sectors Cascade Asia considers investable. The reports also include analysis of political and economic risks that impact the selected sectors. - August 17, 2013 - Cascade Asia Advisors

Rentricity Wins New Jersey Technology Council Idea & Demo Day Grand Finale 2013

Rentricity Inc., the in-pipe hydro energy recovery Company, was awarded the grand prize at the New Jersey Technology Council (NJTC) Idea and Demo Day Grand Finale. The event took place at CoWerks in Asbury Park, New Jersey on August 8th, 2013. Frank Zammataro, Rentricity President and Co-Founder,... - August 16, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.

AWS Truepower Answers Market Needs by Expanding to Denver, Colorado

AWS Truepower, LLC, an international leader in renewable energy consulting and information services, announced that it has opened an office in Denver, Colorado, USA, to better meet the needs of its renewable energy customers in the western region of North America. “The opening of our new... - August 15, 2013 - AWS Truepower

U.S and Global Industrial Gases Market is Expected to Reach USD 58.4 Billion in 2018: Transparency Market Research

Transparency Market Research Report Adds "Industrial Gases Market - Global And U.S. Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends And Forecast, 2012 – 2018" to its database. - August 15, 2013 - Transparency Market Research

Arlen Van Draanen Announces AEA Biofuels Development Center

Arlen Van Draanen announces new Biofuels Initiative at Alternative Energy Advisors. - August 13, 2013 - Alternative Energy Advisors

Biomass Assessment Study Offers New Opportunity for Cumberland and Franklin County Farmers

Five Cumberland and Franklin County dairy farm owners have the opportunity to reduce their waste management costs, through participation in a new biomass energy project funded by the West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund. Applications are being accepted through August 26 from farm owners who are... - August 09, 2013 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.

Southern California Home Builder Taylor Morrison Recognized for Its Energy Efficient Building Practices

Southern California home builder Taylor Morrison has been recognized as a GreenPoint Rated homebuilder for its Palisades at Vista Del Verde neighborhood in Yorba Linda. GreenPoint Rated is a energy efficiency program designed to encourage the building of energy and resource-efficient in the state. - August 08, 2013 - Taylor Morrison

Taylor Morrison’s Phoenix Division Receives 2013 ENERGY STAR® Leadership in Housing Award

Taylor Morrison has received the 2013 ENERGY STAR® Leadership in Housing Award. - August 08, 2013 - Taylor Morrison

Business Network for Maryland Offshore Wind Announces Operations and Maintenance Workshop

August 16th Workshop in Ocean City Will Prepare Maryland Businesses to Participate in Offshore Wind Operations, Maintenance and Supply Chain Development. - August 08, 2013 - BizMDOSW

Independent Energy Solutions, Inc. to Install Three Photovoltaic Systems for Quartz Hill Water District

Independent Energy Solutions, Inc. (IES), a leading solar energy development and construction firm, is pleased to announce it has been awarded a contract to build three photovoltaic (PV) systems for Quartz Hill Water District at their well sites in Quartz Hill, California. Each system will be... - August 07, 2013 - Independent Energy Solutions, Inc.

China Importation of Lumber and Logs Roars Back to New Highs in the 2Q/13, with Imports Up 30% Year-Over-Year

Increased investments in the housing sector resulted in record imports of logs and lumber to China in the 2Q/13, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Lumber importation has grown faster than that of logs, with Russia and Canada being the major lumber suppliers in recent years. New Zealand has become the major supplier of logs, overtaking Russia, who has long dominated this market. - August 06, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC

Joe Dalum, President and CEO of Odyne Systems, Elected to the Electric Drive Transportation Association Board

Dalum Looks Forward to Assisting EDTA in Shaping Green Transportation Technology Growth - August 04, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC

Gehrlicher Solar AG Filing for Bankruptcy Protection: Discussions with Investors Nearing Conclusion

Sale of the US business already foreseeable; Reorganization plan for Gehrlicher Solar AG under review; Employees’ wages and salaries secured to the end of September - August 04, 2013 - Gehrlicher Solar America Corp.

Local Power in San Francisco: CleanPowerSF to Focus on Citywide Build-Out of Renewable Local Power

Local Power Inc. (localpower.com), based in Marin County, California, provides an update on recent success in helping the City of San Francisco implement a Community Choice Aggregation to issue revenue bonds and build a substantial "In-City Buildout" of renewable distributed generation and energy efficiency projects within the the City and County's 49 square miles to serve - and be owned by - the community. - August 03, 2013 - Local Power LLC

AvantAir Goes Green with GreenEnergy Global

AvantAir Goes Green with Energy-Reducing & Cost-Efficient LED Lighting in Mantainence Hangar. Avantair,® the primary luxury fractional air transport provider based at the St. Petersburg, Clearwater Airport (PIE) in Clearwater, FL, recently installed LED lighting in the company’s Clearwater maintenance hangar to go “green” and conserve on long-term costs. - August 03, 2013 - GreenEnergy Global

Odyne Systems, LLC Showcasing Hybrid Power Truck System Selected for Nationwide Deployment by the DOE at ICUEE 2013

Odyne’s Advanced Hybrid Propulsion System Featured in Booth 4324 Provides All Day Power, Reducing Fuel Consumption by Up to 50%. - August 02, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC

Energy and Climate Change Select Committee Report Welcome News to Green Energy UK

Green Energy UK welcomes transparency in the energy industry after the release of the Energy and Climate Change select committee’s damning report this week. An independent electricity provider, over the last decade the company has been committed to a transparent relationship with its... - August 02, 2013 - Green Energy UK

Alternative Energy Systems Consulting to Provide Specialized Energy Engineering Services to the Southern California Regional Energy Network

AESC will provide energy efficiency solutions in the Southern California Edison and SoCalGas territories. Alternative Energy Systems Consulting, Inc. (AESC), the trusted leading provider of high quality engineering and management services that enable the rapid deployment of reliable and cost-effective energy solutions, today announced that it has been selected to be added to a pool of firms to provide engineering support services for the Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN) on an as-needed basis. - August 02, 2013 - AESC Inc

ESL to Present Paper on Hybrid Battery/Supercapacitor Systems for Pulsed Power at IEEE Energy Conversion Congress & Expo

ESL will present a paper aimed at assisting engineers in determining if a hybrid battery/capacitor system will provide better performance than a battery alone system in certain applications. - August 02, 2013 - Electro Standards Laboratories

Advanced Test Equipment Rentals Provides Energy and Cost Saving Studies to Single and Multi-Facility Operations

Advanced Test Equipment Rentals is helping industrial and facility managers perform energy monitoring studies, which identify cost saving opportunities, with power quality analyzers. - July 31, 2013 - Advanced Test Equipment Rentals

City of Olathe, Kansas Chooses NorthStar CIS and Customer Connect

NorthStar Utilities Solutions is pleased to announce that the City of Olathe, Kansas has selected the NorthStar CIS and Customer Connect applications as its utility-billing and customer web engagement solutions. Using NorthStar CIS, the division will drive its efficiency, integration, and continuing commitment to customer service. - July 31, 2013 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions

EAPIC to Focus on Geothermal Energy Opportunities in East Africa

The upcoming East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) in Nairobi in September will feature a Geothermal Power Summit, providing a dedicated focus on the potential of geothermal energy in the region, the available financing options, specialised technologies and exploration challenges. More... - July 31, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa

American Solar Powers Up Its Image

American Solar Offers Homeowners the Power of Choice - July 30, 2013 - American Solar

GREEN CREATIVE’S New CRISP SERIES MR16 7W High CRI LED Lamp Features CRI 95 and 66 LPW Efficacy

GREEN CREATIVE LLC, the Commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer announces the availability of its new CRISP LED SERIES MR16 7W High CRI directional lamp. This 45W halogen replacement has a typical CRI 95 and features the latest in LED color rendering technology. Utilizing a unique LED package... - July 30, 2013 - GREEN CREATIVE

Canada Remains Lowest in Growth of Renewables

Canada’s annual growth of renewable energy will be 1.6% until 2040, compared with 1.8% for the United States and 2.5% for the world, according to the latest projections from the US Department of Energy’s statistical agency. - July 27, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)

Independent Energy Solutions, Inc. to Install Photovoltaic System for Earthly Body

Independent Energy Solutions, Inc. (IES), a leading solar energy development and construction firm, announced today that they have been contracted by Earthly Body to install a roof-top solar electric (photovoltaic) system for its company headquarters located in Chatsworth, California. This project... - July 24, 2013 - Independent Energy Solutions, Inc.

WINAICO Deemed “New King” Among Panels Tested in Winter Conditions

WINAICO’s polycrystalline modules have not only ranked highest among tested competitors like Lightway, Trina, and Panasonic, but have performed with record breaking yield performance in winter conditions with a score of 108.8%. These impressive results confirm that WINAICO high efficiency modules provide considerably higher power than their name-tag, or price tag, suggest. - July 23, 2013 - WINAICO USA

Rentricity Participates in HydroVision International 2013

Al Spinell, Rentricity Co-Founder and Advisor, will participate at the Hydrovision International Conference & Exhibition in Denver, Colorado. The event will take place at the Colorado Convention Center from July 23 – 26. Mr. Spinell will present on Friday, July 26th during the conference... - July 23, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.

NaturalGas.US to be Sold to U.S. Natural Gas Company or Advocacy Group

The NaturalGas.US domain name will be made available for purchase in 2013 to one natural gas company or organization operating in the U.S. Energy sector. Natural gas in the United States has emerged as the country's most promising energy alternative to oil. - July 22, 2013 - Menius Enterprises, Inc.