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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.
SunMaxx Solar System to be Installed at One of the World’s Best Private Island Resorts
SunMaxx Solar is pleased to announce their partnership with RTD Energy & Power on next month’s solar hot water installation. - March 06, 2013 - SunMaxx Solar
Solar Powered SEO Eliminates SEO Black Magic and Voodoo
The Adopt-A-Solar-Panel program helps the environment, veterans in need and non-profit organizations in search of solar energy. Program sponsors also earn an SEO-related bonus – Solar Powered SEO. - March 05, 2013 - SolarCure
With the Price of Gasoline Constantly, Individual’s Families and Truck Drivers Are Asking How They Can Save on Fuel
HydroDynamicsHHO has been working tirelessly for over ten years helping consumers save fuel and the environment. Improving Gas mileage can be a tricky, in most cases a driver has to make sacrifices. - March 05, 2013 - HydroDynamicsHHO.com
Advanced Film Solutions Exhibiting at the Orlando Home Show March 22-24, 2013
Advanced Film Solutions will be participating for the sixth straight year at the Orlando Home Show March 23-25, 2013 being held at the Orange County Convention Center. Advanced Film Solutions is Central Florida's leading professional installer of energy savings window film. - March 04, 2013 - Advanced Film Solutions
SunMaxx Solar Expands Internship Program to San Diego
SunMaxx Solar announced a newly implemented internship program that provides hands on engineering, sales, and marketing experiences for students that are seeking internships in San Diego. - March 01, 2013 - SunMaxx Solar
New Indeck Watertube Packaged Boilers Meet Needs of Manufacturing Plants
Indeck has built state-of-the-art boilers for industries such as chemical, petrochemical, refineries, steel, food, dairy, and pulp and paper processing. The boilers include A-style design packaged watertube boilers capable of generating 250,000pph of superheated steam and D-style packed watertube boilers capable of generating 90,000pph of saturated steam. - February 28, 2013 - Indeck Power Equipment Company
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
Revamp of Generation Based Incentive Scheme Expected to Drive the Indian Wind Power Market
Netscribes launches report on the Wind Power Market in India 2013 as part of Netscribes’ Energy and Utilities report series. - February 28, 2013 - Netscribes, Inc.
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
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.
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
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.
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.)
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
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
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
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