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New Research Report on Global Unconventional Gas (Gas Shales and Coal Bed Methane) to 2020 by MarketResearchReports

New Market Research Report Added in MarketResearchReports.Biz Database Unconventional Gas (Gas Shales and Coal Bed Methane) - Global Market Analysis, Industry Developments, Investment Scenario and Forecasts to 2020. - February 28, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz

MI Earth Day Fest is April 26-28

50,000+ Expected for One of the Planet's Largest Earth Day Celebrations The MI Earth Day Fest will return to downtown Rochester April 26-28 after a three-year hiatus. Event organizers MI Green Team (MGT) tout the event as one of the planet's largest Earth Day celebrations and plan for the return... - February 22, 2013 - MI Green Team

Odyne Systems, LLC to Showcase Unique New Walk in Van Hybrid Power Application at the 2013 NTEA Work Truck Show

System Has Potential to Double Engine Life, Powering Underground Climate Control and Tools - February 21, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC

Ron MacDonald Discusses Innovative Energy Storage Solutions on The Clean Energy View Radio Show with June Stoyer on February 19, 2013, at 12 pm EST

Ron MacDonald, Executive Chairman, American Vanadium, Discusses Innovative Technology for Use in Energy Storage Solutions Which Will Make Renewable Energy Dispatchable Electricity on The Clean Energy View Radio Show with June Stoyer. - February 21, 2013 - Clean Energy View Radio Show

Wisconsin Governor, Scott Walker, Visits Odyne Systems

Announces Plan for $25 Million in Venture Capital to Support Business Start-Ups and Growth. - February 20, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC

CSCMP Chicago’s 30th Annual Spring Seminar: US Manufacturing Renaissance

CSCMP Chicago Roundtable's Annual Signature Event Examines the Practicality and Profitability of Reshoring. - February 19, 2013 - CSCMP Chicago Roundtable

New Solar Brewery Opening in Bend, Oregon

SunMaxx Solar installs a solar thermal system at Worthy Brewing Company. - February 16, 2013 - SunMaxx Solar

SunMaxx Solar Jumping Into Sacramento Solar Market

New Office Opening in Auburn, CA - February 15, 2013 - SunMaxx Solar

SunMaxx Opens San Diego Solar Office

Opens Doors to Southern California Solar Market - February 15, 2013 - SunMaxx Solar

greeNEWit Presents at MAEOE's 2013 Annual Conference to Advocate Green Schools

greeNEWit will present at a poster session at the 2013 MAEOE (Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education) conference this weekend. Their poster will feature details on the benefits of their OUR Schools Program - February 10, 2013 - greeNEWit

WoodPellets.com Introduces Industry's First Budget Savings Plan

WoodPellets.com announces the launch of a new wood pellets savings plan designed to help customers budget their annual fuel cost for wood pellets. - February 09, 2013 - WoodPellets.com

Eco City Lights Consults ATS on Their New Recycled LED Solution

Eco City Lights (ECL) recently contacted Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) for consulting on a thermal management solution for their new recycled LED application. - February 09, 2013 - Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.

Solamon to Attend SHC Conference in Germany; Exploring New Solar Thermal Income Options

Solamon Energy President Jay Yeo is pleased to announce the company will be sending several of its senior executives to the SHC Conference, scheduled by organizers to be held in Germany this September, with its focus on commercial-scale solar thermal, examining both heating and cooling options. - February 07, 2013 - Solamon Energy Corp.

Solamon Re-Opening High-Level Solar Farm Discussions in Eastern Caribbean; President Meeting in Barbados

Given the leadership demonstrated by the government in Jamaica recently, Solamon President Jay Yeo is in Barbados this week for a series of meetings previously initiated while crossing the Caribbean over the past 18 months. After his visit and augmenting the current Solamon Airport Strategy being... - February 07, 2013 - Solamon Energy Corp.

South Asian Leaders Seeking Strategic Partnerships with Solamon; Discussions Underway for State-by-State Solar Farm Solutions

Last July India suffered the world's biggest-ever power outage as transmission networks serving 680 million inhabitants collapsed. As a consequence, the nation's aging infrastructure was put on stark display and visionaries in governments across the country began to re-double efforts and reach out... - February 07, 2013 - Solamon Energy Corp.

Log Imports to China from New Zealand and the US Were Up 26 Percent in the Second Half of 2012 from the 1H/12, and Chinese Log Prices Reached New Record Highs

Log imports to China were off to a slow start in 2012 but in the second half of the year, shipments picked up with New Zealand and the US gaining the biggest market shares, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The Chinese domestic log market also heated up, with log prices reaching record high levels. - February 06, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC

Wood Pellet Exports from North America to Europe Were Up Over 70% in the 3Q/12 Year-Over-Year

Rapid expansion of wood pellet production in both the US South and British Columbia has dramatically increased pellet exports from North America to Europe the past year, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. In the 3Q/12, total shipments were up 70 percent year-over-year to 860,000 tons. The growth is expected to continue with numerous plans for adding capacity, particularly in the US South. - February 06, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC

Gehrlicher Solar America: 2012 Growth Exceeded Expectations and Bullish on 2013

Revenue increased almost 400% in one year. - February 05, 2013 - Gehrlicher Solar America Corp.

StrathControl – The New Company Name for MLS UK Ltd.

Windpower control engineering firm to change name from MLS UK Ltd to StrathControl. - February 01, 2013 - StrathControl

Critical Path Management Hires Consultant Peter Schrandt

Arisdyne Systems, Inc. to Benefit from Schrandt’s Focus on Controlled Flow Cavitation Technology. - February 01, 2013 - Arisdyne Systems

Ottawa Home Sets National Energy Record

A home in Canada's capital city has achieved the country's highest rating for energy efficiency in a residential renovation, scoring 90 on the federal EnerGuide for Houses rating. - February 01, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)

South and Central America Emerging Power Market to 2020 by MarketResearchReports

New Market Research Report Added In MarketResearchReports.Biz Database Emerging Power Markets in South and Central America to 2020 - Changing Competitive Dynamics and Clean Energy Investments Position Brazil and Mexico as Regional Leaders. - January 31, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz

Jamaica's Corporations to Receive Positive Benefits of Solar Energy; Equipment Key to Solamon Partnerships

Jamaica intends to become a powerful competitor in the realm of manufacturing within the next decade. In order to do so, the country's leaders have needed to address their century-old energy solution. According to the country's Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, who... - January 31, 2013 - Solamon Energy Corp.

Solar Maid Adds 6 New Service Locations

The Pittsburgh based Janitorial Solar O&M Company Solar Maid, announced the addition of 6 new service locations and one very popular product. - January 31, 2013 - The Solar Maid Company

New Research Report on Asia Pacific Renewable Energy Market to 2020 by MarketResearchReports

New Market Research Report Added In MarketResearchReports.Biz Database Renewable Energy Market in Asia-Pacific to 2020 - Amended Renewable Energy Targets Attract Increased Investment in Both Large and Small Scale Projects. - January 31, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz

Tulip Groups Chooses Surmount Energy as Its Green Building Consultant

Tulip Groups has chosen Surmount Energy, a leader in green building consulting IGBC Green Homes Rating. - January 28, 2013 - Surmount Energy Solution Pvt. Ltd.

Orlando Mayor Dyer Works Along with OUC and ESA Renewables to Install Solar Panels on City Facility

Orlando Mayor Dyer worked along with OUC Vice President of Customer and Sustainable Services Byron Knibbs and ESA Renewables to install solar panels on the roof of the City’s Fleet Management Division Building. The solar project is part of Green Works Orlando, the City’s sustainability... - January 28, 2013 - ESA Renewables

PERC Approves Ventrac for $1,000 Propane Incentive Program

The Ventrac 4500Z Bi-Fuel ready tractor is the first compact tractor with multiple attachments to qualify for The Propane Education and Research Council Mower Incentive Program. - January 24, 2013 - Ventrac

SgurrEnergy Provides Technical Advisory Services on Landmark South African Solar Projects

International renewable energy consultancy, SgurrEnergy, part of Wood Group, has helped US solar energy developer, SolarReserve, secure $586m equity and debt financing for the construction of two large scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in South Africa, anticipated to commence this... - January 24, 2013 - SgurrEnergy

Wildcat Discovery Technologies and 3M to Work Together on New Battery Materials Project

Wildcat Discovery Technologies, a technology company that uses proprietary high throughput methods to rapidly develop new battery materials, announced today that it has started work on a new battery materials research contract with 3M, a global leader in bringing innovative new technologies to... - January 23, 2013 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies

Solamon President Comments on Wheeling in Jamaica; Nation to Implement Energy Change

Slated to be held Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston, the Office of Utilities Regulation will host a consultation to provide information on the wheeling of electricity. Solamon's President Jay Yeo today confirmed his attendance at the meeting, intended for the... - January 21, 2013 - Solamon Energy Corp.

"China's Renewable Energy," a Comprehensive Overview of Key Growth Sectors by Solidiance

Renewable energy in China is a rapidly growing sector targeted for significant increase of the government's attention and investment before 2020. According to Solidiance's analysis, there are 3 key drivers: China’s increasing demand for electricity, the need to reduce its reliance on coal for energy production, and the need to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. - January 20, 2013 - YCP Solidiance

Enviro Petroleum Saved the Environment 3,500 Tons of CO2 in 2012 by Injecting Enviro Plus® to Fuels

Enviro Petroleum announced that, according to their very conservative estimates, more than 7.7 million pounds or 3,500 tons of CO2 have been saved in 2012 by using Enviro Plus technology. This is equivalent to converting 500 cars to full electric. Enviro Plus, a liquid combustion catalyst, was used around the world to reduce fuel consumption and emissions from automobiles, boats and power plants. - January 18, 2013 - Enviro Petroleum

Solamon Seeks to Develop FCJ Properties; Solar Power Sensible Solution for Partners

While attending a leadership conference in Kingston several weeks ago, Solamon President Jay Yeo was discussing among key delegates the wide-reaching positive impact that Solar Energy brings into and extends across an economy over time. Effective immediately, he added, it’s a strategy that... - January 18, 2013 - Solamon Energy Corp.

NAFA Applauds the Extension of the Alternative Fuels Excise Tax

On January 1st, Congress passed the Alternative Fuels Excise Tax, an incentive for alternate fuels that fleet managers sorely needed. NAFA Fleet Management Association, which fought for the incentive, applauds the continuation of the tax credit. - January 17, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

Solamon Set for OUR Pre-Bid Meeting; Company Re-Evaluates Jamaican Market

For several years Solamon Energy executives have invested the time, energy and effort traveling across Jamaica meeting with senior business leaders, government ministers, strategists and administrators in a concerted effort to understand the process the country had undertaken to effectively switch... - January 17, 2013 - Solamon Energy Corp.

OSEI Says "Shame on the EPA Their 'Science' Endorses Toxic Oil Spill Response"; CEO Will Discuss Non Toxic Solution to Oil Spills Globally on CNBC January 16-17th 2013

This series on CNBC Features Non-Toxic Oil Spill Cleanup Method OSE II, an alternative to the EPA's current response. OSEI CEO Steven Pedigo says "The US EPA has forced toxic antiquated spill response on the US environment for 23 years." Oil Spill Eater II is the safe non toxic oil spill clean up product that can remove 100% of a spill by converting it to a safe end point of CO2 and water, which other countries are utilizing to protect their environments. - January 16, 2013 - OSEI Corporation

LEDtronics Lights Up Pasadena’s Green City Path

Post-Top LED Street Lamps Help the City of Roses Reduce Energy and Maintenance Costs, Carbon Footprint - January 15, 2013 - LEDtronics, Inc.

SCA Group Lead Initiative to Create Local Jobs and Bridge Skills Gaps

SCA, a local company providing access solutions to the maritime industry, supported by Weymouth College, are leading a bid for £1m of funding from the UK Commission for Education and Skills. If funding is secured, this will mean Weymouth College can train the workforce needed to build and maintain a new offshore wind farm proposed locally but also meet the needs of a whole host of other local industrial and engineering positions. - January 14, 2013 - SCA Group

Rope Access Division Launched for Wind Farm Maintenance

The SCA Group, established 14 years ago, proudly announces the launch of their Rope Access Division. SCA’s Rope Access team will be a key part of the SCA Group, Dorset-based access and containment specialists, where the support service now includes maintenance and repair of high level structures typically difficult to reach and either impossible or expensive to scaffold. - January 14, 2013 - SCA Group

Global Sawlog Prices Continued to Drop in the 3Q/12, with Prices in Europe Falling More Than 13% in 12 Months

Weaker lumber markets in Europe have reduced demand and prices for sawlogs on the continent this fall. Lower sawlog prices in both Europe and Latin America have resulted in an almost ten percent reduction in the Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) over the past 12 months, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Log prices in North America have been fairly stable in 2012. - January 12, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC

SgurrEnergy’s Galion Lidar Produces First Ever Image of Multiple Offshore Wakes

SgurrEnergy’s 2nd generation wind Lidar, the Galion, has produced the first image of multiple offshore wind turbine wakes ever captured by a scanning Lidar device. The unique image was revealed by the wind Lidar research group at the Stuttgart Wind Energy department (SWE) at Stuttgart University in Germany. - January 12, 2013 - SgurrEnergy

New Research Report on Global Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market to 2012-2016 by MRRBIZ

New Market Research Report Added in MarketResearchReports.Biz Reports Database Global Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market 2012-2016 - January 12, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz

New Research Report on Global Industrial Gases Market to 2012-2016 by MarketResearchReports.biz

New Market Research Report Added in MarketResearchReports.Biz Reports Database Global Industrial Gases Market 2012-2016 - January 12, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz

HVAC Armor Coatings Will Debut Highly Anticipated Building Energy Efficiency Technology Product at the AHR Expo in Dallas on January 28th

HVAC Armor, Energy Efficiency Engineers in partnership with the global chemical coatings giant HEMPEL, will debut new US-Made coatings that rejuvenate and stop degradation of mechanical equipment due to corrosion at the AHR Expo 2013. - January 10, 2013 - HVAC Armor

Green Alternative Systems Announce Successful 2012 for CNG Conversion Programs and Incentives in United States

Green Alternative Systems has just announced that 2012 has been a successful year for businesses that are receiving rebates for their CNG conversions. - January 10, 2013 - Green Alternative Systems

New Research Report on Global Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market 2012-2020 by MarketResearchReports

New Market Research Report Added in MarketResearchReports.Biz Reports Database Solar Photovoltaic (PV), 2012 - Global Market Size, Market Share, Average Price, Regulations and Key Country Analysis to 2020 - January 05, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz