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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
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
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
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
ElectraTherm Commissions Two Green Machines in Czech Republic at a Manufacturing Plant
The machines were commissioned this summer and have a combined fleet runtime total of more than 5,000 hours. - January 04, 2013 - ElectraTherm, Inc.
Michigan Digital Marketing Agency Hired by k-Space Associates
Leading digital marketing agency, Ingenex Digital Marketing, has been hired by k-Space Associates located in Dexter, Mich. to improve their current social media presence. - December 29, 2012 - Ingenex Digital Marketing
Info on Direct Drive and Resonant Drive Systems for Sensor Buoys Available for Download
Electro Standards Laboratories and the University of Rhode Island have developed two new systems for self-powered remote sensor buoys. - December 21, 2012 - Electro Standards Laboratories
Commercial Solar PPA Completed with Sonali Solar Modules
Final Stages Nearly Completed for Somerset, NJ Solar Installation - December 20, 2012 - Sonali Solar
Ecomech Geothermal Awarded WaterFurnace GeoPro Master Dealer Status
Atlanta Geothermal Veteran Ecomech LLC., receives recognition as a leader in the industry with GeoPro Master Dealer designation. - December 20, 2012 - Ecomech LLC.
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Selected as a 2012 GoingGreen Global 200 Top Private Companies
Wildcat Discovery Technologies, a technology company that uses proprietary high throughput methods to rapidly develop new battery materials, has been named by AlwaysOn as a 2012 GoingGreen Global 200 company. AlwaysOn defines the GoingGreen Global 200 companies as “leaders amongst their... - December 15, 2012 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
2012 IEEE Online Conference on Green Communications Addresses Next Wave of Energy-Efficient & Green Technologies
The IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc) recently held its second annual IEEE Online Conference on Green Communications (GreenCom) with participants attending the fully-virtual, three-day event from Australia, Canada, China, Italy, France, Korea, Singapore, India, United Kingdom, United States,... - December 13, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
Springboard Biodiesel Excited to Announce Coveted Endorsement from Green Restaurant Association for Its BioPro™ Appliance
Biodiesel equipment receives endorsement for it's automated appliance that converts used cooking oil into premium grade biodiesel. - December 12, 2012 - Springboard Biodiesel
Solamon Appoints SVP for India; Set to Tackle Tamil Nadu Immediately
After months of negotiation, Jay Yeo, President, Solamon Energy Corp., is pleased today to announce the company has appointed of Romy Thomas, SVP India. Effective immediately, Mr Thomas will work with SVP Thijs Boonen and Yeo to continue the development of the Apollo Acre™ across India and... - December 12, 2012 - Solamon Energy Corp.
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System for Sunny Hills Services
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 53.6 kW solar electric system at Sunny Hills Services in San Anselmo, CA. The photovoltaic system will provide enormous savings for its long-standing facility. - December 07, 2012 - SolarCraft
mPowerpad, the World’s First Portable Multi-Function Solar Charger, Expands Its Product Line-Up
New mPowerpads offer a choice of functions to target individual lifestyle and work needs. - December 07, 2012 - Third Wave Power
ElectraTherm’s ORC Fleet Surpasses 50,000 Hours Runtime
The Green Machine continues to lead the market for low-temperature waste heat to power (WHP) through its robust, proven Organic Rankine Cycle technology to increase efficiency and maximize power output. - December 06, 2012 - ElectraTherm, Inc.
Grasshopper Solar Wins the 2012 Canadian Solar Innovator Award
Grasshopper Solar Corporation was announced the winner of the 2012 Canadian Solar Innovator Award on December 3rd at the 2012 CanSIA GameChanger Awards Gala. The Solar Innovator Award was designed to recognize a company whose initiatives were innovative and creative in terms of promoting the significance and benefits of solar power to broad audiences while attaining its business goals. - December 06, 2012 - Grasshopper Energy Corporation
Creating Sustainable Energy from Microalgae
Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Biomass Program, Dr. Adeniyi Lawal of Stevens Institute of Technology will be leading a team investigating microalgae as a biomass fuel source. The research team is developing a transformative technology that converts the renewable and abundant supply of algae into cost-competitive, high-performance biofuels. - December 06, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
New Middle East Activity Ramps Up; Solamon Appoints Assad to Executive Team
Earlier today Jay Yeo, President, Solamon Energy Corp., announced the company has expanded its operations in several new countries with the appointment of Chris Assad, SVP Special Operations. Effective immediately, Mr Assad will continue to develop numerous opportunities and sell the Apollo... - December 06, 2012 - Solamon Energy Corp.
Solar Electric Supply Inc. Launches a Newly Re-Designed Website
Solar Electric Supply Inc., located in Soquel, California has recently launched their new redesigned website. The website's fresh look is envisioned to strengthen Solar Electric Supply’s branding and image as the leading system integrator and wholesale supplier of complete range of solar systems. - December 02, 2012 - Solar Electric Supply, Inc.
Danforth Center Scientist Elected 2012 Fellow
AAAS Honors the Director of Enterprise Institute for Renewable Fuels - December 01, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
NAFA Urges Action to Restore Federal Tax Credits for Biodiesel and Alternative Fuels
Uncertainty surrounding a pair of alternative fuel incentives is impacting vehicle purchase decisions and fuel planning by many fleets. - December 01, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Urrutia Consulting, NHA Advisors and TerraVerde Renewable Partners Form Strategic Alliance
TerraVerde Renewable Partners, Urrutia Consulting and NHA Advisors form alliance to provide energy management and solar advisory services to cities, counties and special districts. - November 29, 2012 - TerraVerde Renewable Partners
Aurora Lighting Inc Decks the Halls of Zero Energy America Home with Low Energy Lighting to Achieve Complete Energy Independence
Aurora, an international manufacturer and distributor of energy saving lighting solutions, is the exclusive provider of all the LED lighting inside Zero Energy America’s self-sustainable home. Aurora's recent advancements in LED allow the home to achieve full net-zero energy status. The radical concept home is part of a national Zero Energy America initiative, and the subject of a PBS documentary. - November 29, 2012 - Aurora Lighting
SunMaxx Introduces Streamlined HelioMaxx Pre-Packaged Kits
SunMaxx Solar, a leading integrated manufacturer of solar thermal systems and components is excited to introduce its new & improved streamlined HelioMaxx Pre-Packaged Kits. SunMaxx Solar streamlined the HelioMaxx Pre-Packaged Kits for both commercial and residential customers. With the new and... - November 29, 2012 - SunMaxx Solar
Inductive Power Transfer (IPT) Test Track Open in SuperiorControls Plymouth, MI Manufacturing Center
SuperiorControls, an advanced engineering company headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, announces its first ever Inductive Power Transfer (IPT) Test Track. Through the use of in-floor high frequency wireless power transmission and communication, Automatically Guided Vehicles (AGVs) follow an asynchronous path that can be easily changed. This technology, which provides unprecedented flexibility in assembly line design, can be reviewed at Superior's Michigan Manufacturing Center. - November 28, 2012 - SuperiorControls
Higher Lumber Demand in the US Increased Both US Lumber Production and Importation in the 3Q/12, But Sawlog Prices Have Remained Unchanged Since 2011
The improved housing market in the US the past four months has resulted in both higher lumber production in the US and in increased importation of lumber. As a consequence lumber prices have gone up by over 30% from last year. However, sawlog price have remained unchanged so far this year, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - November 28, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Rentricity Wins "Best in Renewable Energy" at 2012 Cleantech Open Global Forum
Rentricity Inc., a renewable energy company that generates electricity from untapped pressure in drinking water pipes, was selected as "Best in Renewable Energy" at the 2012 Cleantech Open Global Forum, held in San Jose, California on November 8th and 9th. Additionally, it was selected as... - November 27, 2012 - Rentricity Inc.
SunMaxx Unveils New “Spotlight Installation of the Month” Program
SunMaxx Solar unveils a brand new program aimed at increasing awareness of their dealer installations and providing incentives to their dealer network. After a two minute submission process, the dealer would be entered into a monthly drawing to win a cash equivalent prize. The winner of the... - November 23, 2012 - SunMaxx Solar
Disposal & Recycling Technologies, Inc., Opens Hazardous Waste Facility in North Carolina
DART – Disposal and Recycling Technologies (DART), Inc., announces New Hazardous Waste Treatment and Recycling Company. - November 22, 2012 - DART Worldwide, Inc.
Alpha Energy Releases New Enclosure for Solar Power Market
Alpha Energy, leading developer of turn-key renewable energy systems, introduces a newly designed outdoor enclosure to provide robust protection for critical renewable energy power components located in harsh, storm-prone environments. - November 22, 2012 - Alpha Technologies
Verdanté BioEnergy Releases Industry’s First Mobile Application
Bioenergy as a new and explosively popular industry is feeling growing pains - it’s growing faster than providers and customers can effectively connect. Countless opportunities are being missed every day on potential projects due to the lack of a framework to connect developers looking to... - November 21, 2012 - Verdante BioEnergy Services
Hamilton Solar Brings the Sun to the State - Several Nevada Public Works Sites Now Powered by Solar
Hamilton Solar LLC, an industry leader in large commercial solar energy installations, announced it has completed installation and commissioning of 1.3 Megawatts of Solar Photovoltaics for the State of Nevada Public Works. Built at 4 sites in Northern and Southern Nevada, the solar power now... - November 16, 2012 - Hamilton Solar
UT Arlington Selected to Participate in ANGA Collegiate Energy Challenge
UT Arlington is one of a select group of schools throughout the country invited to participate in the America’s Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) Collegiate Energy Challenge. Students in the Integrated Marketing Communications Case Studies course have created an in-class working marketing agency, Impact Agency, responsible for researching, implementing and evaluating an integrated marketing campaign aimed at educating their local campus and community on the benefits of natural gas as an energy source. - November 15, 2012 - Impact Agency