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Flows.com’s Solution for Measuring Shared Well Water

Due to the economy and rising costs to dig new wells, many people are opting to share a well. Flows.com has a solution for sharing wells that is economical and assures everyone in the system will share equal rights to the water resource. - April 30, 2013 - Flows.com

Local Wind Company to Provide Wind Assets for Integrated Wind and Hydrogen Production Facility Near Bird Island, Minn.

Emerald H2 and Norfolk Wind Energy have signed an agreement to locate Emerald H2’s first Renewable Wind and Hydrogen Production Center in Renville County, Minn. The planned 10MW wind and 500,000kg hydrogen project will be the first “Utility Scale” initiative to use energy from wind turbines to produce hydrogen. Once constructed, it will be the largest hydrogen production facility powered by wind energy in the U.S. - April 30, 2013 - National Renewable Solutions

SfL+a Architects Installs Four Solar Energy Trees at Sandy Grove Middle School

Local Architecture Firm Announces New Environmentally Sustainable Features for Net-Positive Hoke County, N.C. School - April 27, 2013 - SFL + A Architects

Solar Energy to Dominate Middle East Renewable Energy Initiatives: KuicK Research

Solar will account for more than 90% of the renewable energy investments in Middle East - April 26, 2013 - KuicK Research

Exportation of Wood Pellets from North America to Europe Reached a New Record of 3.2 Million Tons in 2012, with US Exporters More Than Doubling Their Shipments

Demand for wood pellets in Europe has gone up dramatically the past few years as power companies on the continent have switched from using fossil fuels to renewable energy alternatives. Importation of pellets from North America increased over 60 percent from 2011 to 2012 with the US export volumes more than doubling, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. - April 25, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC

ClearSky Advisors Initiates Coverage of Solar Photovoltaic Markets in Africa

As part of its ongoing coverage of global emerging PV markets, the research and advisory firm ClearSky Advisors (www.clearskyadvisors.com) has released its rating of 10 of the most promising PV markets in Africa. - April 24, 2013 - ClearSky Advisors

PV Racking Breaks Sales Records for First Quarter in 2013

PV Racking has finished the first quarter of 2013 with a new sales record. “We have received 1.4 megawatts worth of residential and small commercial contracts since January 1st, which is much stronger than this time last year,” said Barry Moore, president at PV Racking, a Pennsylvania... - April 23, 2013 - PV Racking LLC

Ontario Government Narrowly Defeats Anti-Renewable Energy Proposal

The Ontario legislature has defeated proposed legislation that would have serious curtailed the province’s feed-in tariff for solar and wind energy. Bill 39, An Act to provide for control by local municipalities over renewable and affordable energy undertakings, was introduced as a private... - April 21, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)

ESA Renewables Executes Three Rooftop O&M Contracts in North Carolina

ESA will begin operating and maintaining three 500kW photovoltaic solar systems in North Carolina. - April 20, 2013 - ESA Renewables

GREEN　CREATIVE'S New LED A19 6.5W 500 Lumen 40W Alternative Produces 77 LPW and Outperforms Other 40W Equivalents

GREEN CREATIVE announces the availability of its new CORE SERIES A19 6.5W 40W equivalent. Available in 2700K and 3000K, it emits 500 lumens at 77 LPW. Its low cost and powerful performance makes it a smart alternative to incandescent and CFL. - April 20, 2013 - GREEN CREATIVE

Wisconsin Selects ET Environmental as Compressed Natural Gas Conversion Consultant

Wisconsin State Energy Office has selected ET Environmental to develop a plan for its statewide conversion to compressed natural gas. - April 20, 2013 - ET Environmental

iCAN-Global LLC and the Clean Energy Alliance Form a Strategic Partnership for the Globalization of Clean Technologies Through the iCAN-Global Network

iCAN-Global LLC, a New York-based virtual global commercialization accelerator specializing in cleantech, sustainability and energy efficiency products and services and the Clean Energy Alliance have formed a strategic partnership that leverages the global network of iCAN-Global business... - April 20, 2013 - iCAN-Global

WINAICO Ranks Highest Among Peers in PTC Ratings WSP-260P6 Outperforms Well-Known Competitors

On April 8, 2013, Go Solar California published an updated PTC rating list and out of almost 11,500 eligible modules rated, WINAICO high performance modules have ranked highest among their peers. The WINAICO 250W, 255W and 260W polycrystalline modules have earned PTC ratings of 229.6, 234.3 and 239. - April 19, 2013 - WINAICO USA

Colnatec & U.S. Photovoltaic Manufacturing Consortium Sign Joint Research & Development Agreement

Colnatec Tempe™ sensor to be tested on manufacturing scale equipment with a focus on improving yield, extending run times, and increasing conversion efficiency for CIGS thin film solar cell manufacturing - April 18, 2013 - Colnatec

Asset LifeCycle, LLC Maintains Continued Growth, Acquires Material Recovery Processing Line and Facility

Asset LifeCycle, LLC acquires supplemental processing equipment enhancing existing line. - April 17, 2013 - Asset LifeCycle, LLC

World Earth Day: Clean Power Africa to Showcase Renewable Energy Solutions for Businesses

“Today’s World Earth Day reminds us all of our need to commit to protecting our environment and increasing renewable energy projects instead of relying on the more traditional power sources is a great way for countries and companies to start making a difference.” This is according... - April 17, 2013 - Clean Power Africa

Rentricity Announces New 2013 Energy Recovery Projects in Vermont and Canada

Rentricity Inc., the in-pipe hydropower clean energy recovery company located in New York City, will develop new projects in Vermont and Halifax, Nova Scotia. The two new 2013 projects will include the deployment of Rentricity’s award nominated technology that efficiently recovers energy... - April 16, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.

Revolutionary Spherical Kinetic Electrical Generator

Advanced Innovations Northwest (AINW) LLC, Kirkand, Washington, announces a revolutionary patent pending spherical kinetic renewable energy generator, which produces twice the electrical power of similarly sized linear kinetic electrical generators. - April 16, 2013 - AINW LLC

Envarrior Consulting Services Launches "Akshay Urja - Gram Sumruddhi" Solar Power Based Rural Electrification Project in India

An India based Leading Environment & Renewable Energy Consulting Organization, Envarrior Consulting Services is all set to Launch it's Solar Power Based Rural Electrification Project in India. Envarrior will be launching this project under its POA umbrella titled-Program of Activities Under “Akshay Urja – Gram Sumruddhi” Solar Power based Rural Electrification Project with UNFCCC under the CDM as per Kyoto Protocol. - April 12, 2013 - Envarrior Consulting Services

Green Alternative Systems (GAS) Release New Conversion to Natural Gas Case Studies

Green Alternative Systems (GAS), has just announced the release of new conversion to natural gas case studies to assist with providing their clients with the information that they need to make informed decisions about their CNG conversions. Conversion to natural gas has been rising in popularity as... - April 05, 2013 - Green Alternative Systems

US Based Textile Manufacturer Utilizes Solar Generated Energy to Produce Sustainable American Made Products to Grow Business in Existing Markets

Installing a 365 killowatt solar power system is a smart strategy to reduce overhead costs for any small business. Utilizing solar energy in the manufacture of sustainable American made products makes Spector Textile Products of Lawrence, Ma an innovator. USA MADE Laundry Bags, is a new brand targeted to the "green conscious" dry cleaning, linen and laundry processing markets. - April 04, 2013 - USA MADE Laundry Bags

Advanced Film Solutions is Exhibiting Low E Energy Savings EnerLogic Window Tinting at the Upcoming Tampa Bay Home & Garden Show April 19-21, 2013 Tampa Convention Center

Advanced Film Solutions with offices in Tampa Bay and Orlando will be exhibiting at the all new event. "Home Shows held at the Tampa Convention Center bring in Tampa Bay's energy conscious and green-minded consumers," advised Mike Feldman, President of Advanced Film Solutions. - April 03, 2013 - Advanced Film Solutions

Work Truck Show 2013 Green Award Goes to Odyne Systems

Odyne Receives 2013 NTEA Work Truck Show Green Award for Unique New Walk-In Van Hybrid Power Application - April 02, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC

Sawlog Prices in North and Central Europe Have Trended Downward the Past Two Years, While Prices in Eastern Europe Have Increased Slightly

Sawlog prices in Europe were generally lower in 2012 than in 2011 because of lower log demand from the sawmilling sector, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Many sawmills on the continent have been forced to reduce production as a result of the weak lumber market. Log prices fell the most in the Nordic countries, while prices in Eastern Europe were steady or even slightly higher toward the end of 2012. - April 02, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC

Eos Group Announces the Public Release of Eos Navigator

Today Eos Group, Inc. announces the much-anticipated first public release of Eos Navigator to the AEC/O industry. Eos Navigator is an enterprise preconstruction workflow management solution. Projects lay the foundation for managing the preconstruction process within Navigator, encompassing... - March 30, 2013 - Eos Group

Lumber Markets Improved Sharply in the US During 2012 and Early 2013; Prices Have Increased Over 60 Percent Since Late 2011

The lumber market in the US really took off in late 2012 and early 2013. Lumber prices in February were more than 60 percent higher than in late 2011. Increased lumber production has put upward pressure on sawlog prices and in the US Northwest, Douglas-fir sawlog prices reached a five-year high in the 4Q/12, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. - March 23, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC

Climate Connect Launches Fortnightly California Carbon Market Report

This one-of-its-kind product provides the stakeholders with policy and industry updates. - March 20, 2013 - Climate Connect Limited

Advanced Global Trading Praises Partner Lotus F1 Team's Start to the Season

AGT Advanced Global Trading: Dubai-headquartered sustainable investment company, praised its partner, Lotus F1 Team’s performance at the Australian Grand Prix. The team, led by a sublime performance by Kimi Raikkonen, got its 2013 World Championship challenge off to an excellent start at... - March 19, 2013 - Advanced Global Trading

Size Does Matter, and It’s 24 Inches

PolycreteUSA President Bruce Anderson introduced the largest pre-assembled insulated concrete form (ICF) available in the US or International markets. Extended width ICFs are particularly useful for insulated foundations. The Polycrete ICF for building concrete walls up to 24 inches thick will revolutionize commercial construction by saving time, effort and money. - March 19, 2013 - PolycreteUSA

Restoration of Government Incentive Scheme Set to Drive the Indian Wind Turbine Market

Netscribes launches report on the Wind Turbine Market in India 2013 as part of Netscribes’ Energy and Utilities report series - March 17, 2013 - Netscribes, Inc.

Exportation of Logs and Lumber from North America to China Fell by 17% in 2012, But a Turn-Around in Shipments is Expected in 2013

The demand for wood products in China fell in 2012, and as a consequence, exportation of logs and lumber from North America was down 17 percent from the previous year to 2.1 billion dollars, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Despite this decline, timberland owners in the US and lumber companies in Canada have greatly benefited from China’s increased wood consumption the past five years. - March 16, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC

Solamon to Team with Conergy in Jamaica; Additional Projects Prioritized

With an eye to helping the country reach its renewable energy mandate, Solamon Energy is pleased to announce that a formal agreement has now been reached with Conergy, a global leader in solar energy system manufacturing, project development and PV plant operation, to effectively and efficiently... - March 16, 2013 - Solamon Energy Corp.

Yeo to Attend Kingston Energy Expo 2013; Attendees to Address Solar Training

Solamon Energy is proud to announce it will attend the upcoming Kingston Alternative Energy Expo, slated to be held this April 20-21 at the Wyndham Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica. President Jay Yeo is excited about the numerous opportunities currently being developed in Jamaica and as a result many new... - March 16, 2013 - Solamon Energy Corp.

SunMaxx Solar Collaborates with Wisconsin Technical College System

SunMaxx Solar, a leading vertically integrated manufacturer of solar thermal systems and components is delighted to announce their partnership with the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) to provide both certified solar hot water training and solar thermal systems for 8 colleges in the system. - March 15, 2013 - SunMaxx Solar

Restored Sunshine Program: It’s Always Sunny in Pennsylvania (Not Just Philadelphia)

SunMaxx Solar, a leading vertically integrated manufacturer of solar thermal systems and components, is excited to share news that funding has been restored to the existing Pennsylvania Sunshine Rebate Program. Thanks to $7.25 million in funding from the Commonwealth Financing Authority, the PA... - March 15, 2013 - SunMaxx Solar

Utz Technologies Develops New Process for Hybrid Mesh Screens

Utz Technologies is proud to announce updates of their success via PR.com. A new proprietary emulsion process is under way at UTZ. - March 13, 2013 - Utz Technology

Joe Dalum Named President of the Green Truck Association

Looks Forward to Serving the GTA in This Important Time of Green Technology Growth - March 13, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC

LithSafe Contracted by EPA to Protect Lithium Ion Test Facilities

The US Environmental Protection Agency has contracted LithSafe to develop lithium ion battery test chambers, design emergency response protocols, and create staff emergency training for their NVFEL test facilities. As seen with the recent Boeing 787 incident (among others), lithium (ion) batteries can present a substantial fire hazard. The EPA has deemed it necessary to protect its facilities and workers. These facilities test lithium ion batteries for use in electric and hybrid vehicles. - March 12, 2013 - LithFire-X, LLC

Clean Power Africa to Showcase Successful Renewable Projects

Clean Power Africa will give an exclusive look at hydro, wind and solar projects and opportunities across the African continent in Cape Town in May. - March 10, 2013 - Clean Power Africa

Odyne Systems Showcased Unique New Walk-In Van Hybrid Power Application at the 2013 NTEA Work Truck Show

U.S. Department of Energy Director of Vehicle Technologies Program Met with New GTA President, Joe Dalum, to Learn More About Odyne Plug-In Systems - March 09, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC

Wood Fiber Costs for Pulp Mills Fell in Both North America and Latin America in the 4Q/12 Because of Weaker Pulp Markets and Increased Supply of Sawmill Chips

Lower pulp prices during last summer and increased supply of sawmill chips put downward pressure on pulpwood prices in North America and Latin America in the 4Q/12, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest declines occurred in Western US, British Columbia and Brazil. - March 09, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC

RMK Solar and BOSCH Solar Energy Announce Strategic Partnership

RMK Solar and Bosch Solar Energy today announce the completion of a business partnership which combines the core capabilities of both companies. This partnership is a perfect blend of RMK Solar’s system engineering, design and installation experience with Bosch Solar’s latest solar cell technology, high-efficiency solar PV panels, bundled solar solutions and broad range of financial services for medium-to-large scale solar projects. - March 09, 2013 - RMK Solar

NJ Insurance Goes Green with O'Donnell Insurance Agency

New Jersey insurance provider O'Donnell Agency is New Jersey's one-stop destination for almost any consumer’s or business insurance needs. - March 09, 2013 - SolarCure

Taking the Sting Out of Federal Sequestration Budget Cuts with Energy Efficiency

"We strive to be the best at what we do, and our efforts are paying off as the quality of our work and exceptional auditing expertise continues to be recognized not only locally, but nationally," said John Avina, Director at Abraxas Energy Consulting. As sequester budget cuts take effect... - March 09, 2013 - Abraxas Energy

ESA Renewables Commissions City of Orlando Rooftop Solar Installation

Collaboration opens the door to green business opportunities, sustainable energy generation and job creation in Orlando, Florida. - March 09, 2013 - ESA Renewables

Solamon Approved to Re-Domicile in BVI; Set to Increase Caribbean and South American Activities

Solamon Energy Corp CEO Graeme Boyce is happy to announce the company has been approved in Ontario and subsequently in BVI to be re-domiciled to BVI, effective immediately, and to continue as a BVI registered company. Following this approval and continuation of business in this region, Solamon has... - March 07, 2013 - Solamon Energy Corp.

Industry & Commerce Ministry to Welcome Solamon in Jamaica; Minister Hylton to Confirm Solar Mandate

President Jay Yeo is proud to announce that he on behalf of Solamon Energy Corp, its partners and many stakeholders, will be officially welcomed to the island of Jamaica at 10:30am on Wednesday March 6 at the offices of the Honourable G. Anthony Hylton, who is currently serving the government as... - March 07, 2013 - Solamon Energy Corp.