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Scottsdale Goes Above and Beyond with LEED Platinum Certification for Cactus Acres and Eldorado Park Fire Stations
The City of Scottsdale recently earned LEED Platinum Certification for their Cactus Acres and Eldorado Park Fire Stations, earning the City a total of nine LEED Certified facilities, four of which are Platinum level. Anthony Floyd, Scottsdale’s Green Building Manager stated, “Scottsdale... - August 29, 2012 - Green Ideas Sustainability Consultants
Cape Showcases Its Green Credentials at Clean Power Africa in Next Week
The City of Cape Town will welcome some 600 local and international renewable energy experts at the upcoming Clean Power Africa conference and exhibition in Cape Town from 4-5 September, to focus on new opportunities in the hydropower and solar energy industries. South Africa’s Energy... - August 29, 2012 - Clean Power Africa
Wello’s Full Scale Wave Energy Converter Proves to be Successful
Finnish wave energy developer, Wello Ltd, has on August the 27th released first testing results of the Penguin wave energy converter installed in Orkney, Scotland. - August 29, 2012 - Wello Ltd.
Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) Partners with FL-CAN to Extend List of Lab Network and IP Opportunities
Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) has joined many other Universities in adding their Intellectual Property (IP) and Lab Facilities to the resource catalogs created by the Florida Cleantech Acceleration Network (FL-CAN). The FL-CAN program also offers services that include market assessment,... - August 26, 2012 - Florida Cleantech Acceleration Network (FL-CAN)
N-Viro International Meets Navy Representatives
N-Viro International meets with Navy representatives during Toledo Navy Week. - August 24, 2012 - N-Viro International Corp
Weidlinger Engineers Design Environmental Structures for Staten Island Children’s Museum
Weidlinger was the structural engineer for the new Meadow Structure, wind turbine, and wind scoop, which exploit solar and wind energy in the first project to combine photovoltaic film panels with a PTFE-coated fiberglass membrane. - August 23, 2012 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Circular Energy Installs Nearly Half of a Megawatt of Solar Panels on Apartment Complexes in Dallas-Fort Worth
DFW Apartments Go Green with the Help of Rebates and Grant Program - August 23, 2012 - Circular Energy
N-Viro International Receives Continuation of Purchase Order Valued at $1.3 Million
N-Viro International Corporation (NVIC: PK) receives a one year purchase order continuation for the transport, treatment and utilization of biosolids from Toho Water Authority (TWA). The initial purchase order between Florida N-Viro LP, a wholly owned subsidiary of N-Viro International and Toho... - August 21, 2012 - N-Viro International Corp
Oil and Gas Academy Offering Workshops in the Shale Plays
American Right of Way Academy announced today that they will be offering professional Oil & Gas Training Workshops in San Antonio Texas on Saturday, September 22nd, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport Hotel. - August 20, 2012 - American Right of Way Associates
Historic Park Around Los Angeles City Hall Turns Greener with LED Lighting
Apart from the energy savings of 103 watts per unit, the LED lamps offer much longer product lifespans than HPS or Metal Halide, resulting in reduced replacement and maintenance costs; improved visibility and enhanced night vision (as compared with high glare from HID lamps), and reduction of hot-spots. - August 15, 2012 - LEDtronics, Inc.
Hydropower Africa in Cape Town to Focus on New Opportunities in Hydro Industries
The annual Hydropower Africa conference and exhibition in Cape Town in September will focus on new opportunities in the clean energy sectors such as retrofitting hydropower to current dams and helping the mining industry to use excess water to provide onsite power. - August 15, 2012 - Hydropower Africa
New Generator Proves in Public Demo It Can Cut Electricity Costs by 50% or More
A simple concept will dramatically reduce the cost of energy production worldwide. A small company, FTC Energy, Inc., solved a major problem associated with permanent magnet (PM) generators. That problem is cogging. Eliminate cogging and PM generators can produce more power than it takes to turn them. That fact was proven in a live public demo in Italy, TX on July 19th, 2012. - August 14, 2012 - FTC Energy, Inc
During Political Debates Solarponics Runs on Green Platform
Solarponics, the longest continuously owned and operated solar company in California, just released a new television campaign incorporating politics and the energy debate. The commercial advertises Solarponics’ zero money down offer while showing pictures of both Obama and Romney throughout. - August 11, 2012 - Solarponics
SolarCraft Brings Solar Power to The Sea Ranch: North Coast Community Sees the Sun
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft announced that it has completed the design and installation of a 90 kW solar power installation for The Sea Ranch Association (TSRA) in The Sea Ranch, CA. The Association is now powered by free energy from the sun, providing significant savings for their Sonoma Coast community. - August 09, 2012 - SolarCraft
Greenwood Announces the Reinvention of the Wood Boiler with the Release of the Frontier CX
Latest innovation establishes the gold standard in wood-fired central heating with simplicity, performance and serviceability; Delighting consumers and enhancing profitability of contractors on renewable energy projects. - August 09, 2012 - Greenwood Clean Energy
Solar Energy Africa: Focus on Concentrated Solar Power as One of Most Promising Large-Scale Renewable Energy Technologies in South Africa
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) on its own is probably the most promising of large-scale renewable energy technologies in South Africa, says Kadri Nassiep, CEO of the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI). Mr Nassiep is a headline speaker at the upcoming Solar Energy Africa... - August 08, 2012 - Solar Energy Africa
China Imported 15 Percent Less Sawlogs in the First Half of 2012 Than in 1H/2011; in Addition, Prices for Domestic and Imported Softwood Logs Were Lower Than Last Year
The slowing economy in China has reduced the importation of logs from New Zealand, Russia and the US by about 15 percent during the first six months of 2012. Prices for imported and domestic softwood logs in China have fallen this year by 14 percent and 10 percent, respectively as reported in the Wood Resource Quarterly. - August 07, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Intelligent Servo and Brushless Motors Now Available with High Torque and Efficiency Wormetary™ Gearing
Innovative worm and planetary gear combination designed for solar, medical and motion control applications requiring self-locking capability and resistance to shock loads without sacrificing energy efficiency. - August 07, 2012 - Dunkermotoren USA Inc.
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Celebrated a Belated Earth Day at Fenway on July 7, 2012
Energy Challenge Contest Winner Threw Out the First Pitch in Honor of Earth Day - August 02, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
NESEA Chooses EnergySage to Host Virtual Green Buildings Open House Tour
The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association chose leading consumer clean energy education platform, EnergySage, to host the virtual component of its Green Building Open House program. Home and business owners in the Northeast will showcase their properties online, providing tour participants with an insider view of actual clean energy systems in action, helping to increase clean energy adoption. - August 02, 2012 - EnergySage
Wind Energy to Quench Thirst of Power-Thirsty Brazil Says TechSci Research
With abundant natural resources, coupled with the positive Governmental support and initiatives, Wind Energy is creating much hullabaloo in Brazil. - August 02, 2012 - TechSci Research
Algae Biofuel and Wastewater Treatment - Interactive Web Conference
BlueTech Research is pleased to announce the details of the next interactive web-conference in the BlueTech® Webinar Series entitled: Algae Biofuel & Wastewater Treatment. The Event will be held on August 9th, 11:00 - 12:30 PM EDT; 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM BST. - July 31, 2012 - BlueTech Research
Revolutionary Israeli Toilet Gets Gates Foundation Grant for $ 110K
Earmarked for homes in developing nations, the device needs no water and generates its own power to turn waste into sterile, odor free compost. An Israeli-invented toilet that needs no water and leaves no waste caught the interest of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which awarded parent... - July 29, 2012 - Paulee CleanTec
A Drop in Demand for Woody Biomass in the US Reduced Biomass Prices in the South, Northeast and the West During the 2Q/12
Prices for mill and forest biomass fell in most major consuming regions of the US in the 2Q/12, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. The main reason for the declining prices is the continued fall of natural gas prices to levels not seen in ten years. - July 27, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Our Street Financial Group Assisting Natural Gas and Waste to Energy Companies
OSFG is now accepting new clients to assist with their development in the natural gas sector and the waste to energy sector. This includes business planning and helping with capital formation. - July 27, 2012 - Our Street Financial Group
SolarCraft Brings Solar to Altamont Apartments
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft announced that it has completed the design and installation of a 122 kW solar electric installation for the Altamont Apartments in Rohnert Park, CA. All common areas, including lighting, pool, spa, elevators and a movie theater will be powered by clean, solar energy. - July 26, 2012 - SolarCraft
NAABB Executive Director Named Leader for Bioscience Division
“This is an inspiring time to be researching algal biofuels and I pledge to continue to lead NAABB as its Executive Director until the end of the currently funded consortium term, which is April 2013,” said Olivares. “The LANL efforts within NAABB are executed primarily out of the Bioscience Division, therefore NAABB and its future will remain a major focus of mine for the time to come.” - July 26, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Shoals Technologies Group Raises the Bar, Becoming First Balance of Systems Supplier to Receive ETL Certification to UL9703 for 1000V PV Harnesses
Shoals Technologies Group (“Shoals”), the global leader in Balance of System components, proudly announces it has received ETL certification to UL9703 standards for 1000V PV Harnesses. These listed PV harnesses utilize the Shoals Interconnect ™ System, which has been an integral... - July 25, 2012 - Shoals Technologies Group
Broadview Energy Announces Approval of 18MW Wind Contract with Farmers’ Electric Cooperative
Broadview Energy and its wholly owned subsidiary, Broadview Energy Prime announced the approval by the Farmers' Electric Cooperative Board of a Qualifying Facilities wind contract to purchase the output of an 18 MW wind farm to be constructed in Curry County, NM by the end of 2012. - July 21, 2012 - National Renewable Solutions
Green Alternative Systems is Hiring Technician for CNG Conversions in Chino, CA
Alternative Systems has just announced that the company has a position open for technicians that specialize in CNG conversions. - July 21, 2012 - Green Alternative Systems
Solar Electric Supply Inc. Launches New Kyocera Solar Panels
Solar energy is a valuable resource to generate electricity. It is easily and abundantly available from nature. As it is a natural resource therefore the chances of polluting the air is negligible while converting it into electricity. - July 21, 2012 - Solar Electric Supply, Inc.
Getting the Green Deal Done: Key REC Contract Terms, Definitions, and Project Developer Tips
Join experts from the trading, marketing, and renewable energy developer sectors as they describe the ins and outs of contracts for Renewable Energy Credits (RECs). - July 21, 2012 - Renewable Energy Markets Association
ESA Renewables - Winner of First Annual Intersolar AWARD for Solar Projects in North America
ESA was presented the Intersolar AWARD for Solar Projects in recognition of its Martins Creek Elementary School Solar PV project which demonstrated strong innovation. - July 20, 2012 - ESA Renewables
Shoals Technologies' MultiLink™ Junction Box Becomes the Only Dual-Certified Universal PV Interface
Shoals Technologies Group, the global leader in photovoltaic OEM and balance of systems components proudly announces UL certification to 3703 from Underwriters Laboratories for the MultiLink™ junction box. With this certification the MultiLink™ junction box gains dual certification... - July 19, 2012 - Shoals Technologies Group
Wood Fiber Costs for the European Pulp Industry Have Fallen from the Record Highs of 2011
Wood costs for many European pulp mills have fallen the past six months as the pulp market has weakened. In the Nordic countries, pulplog and wood chip prices have fallen 11-15 percent from last spring, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. Despite the price decline, Europe continues to have some of the highest wood fiber costs in the world. - July 19, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
ElectraTherm Completes Demonstration at University of Alaska
UAF Alaska Center for Energy & Power estimates that one Green Machine can generate more than 413,000 kWh/year with 24/7 daily operation. - July 19, 2012 - ElectraTherm, Inc.
UPS Systems Specialist Source UPS to Sell Zolar Solar and Wind Inverters
Source Uninterrupted Power Solutions has delved into the solar energy market and will start selling the Zigor range of solar and wind inverters. Source UPS also sells Zigor's uninterruptible power supplies. - July 19, 2012 - Source UPS
GreenPowerMonitor Opens Offices in India and Consolidates Its Internationalization
The Spanish multinational has opened two offices, one in Mumbai and another in New Delhi, in order to support the monitoring and energy management of photovoltaic plants throughout the country. India currently has an installed PV capacity of 600MW and is a market with enormous growth potential. - July 19, 2012 - GreenPowerMonitor
Solar Training for PV Installers in Denver on October 1 - Meets N.A.B.C.E.P. Requirements
ONTILITY Solar Training Tour Comes to the Mile High City in October - July 18, 2012 - ONTILITY
Retired Sailor Builds Sustainable, Self-Sufficient Log Home
Carther Jorgensen, a retired Navy lieutenant commander and a teacher in the Nash-Rocky Mount public school system, worked with Log and Timber Home Builders, log home builders located in Nashville, N.C., and eLogHomes.com, one of the nations leading manufactures of log home packages and materials, in achieving his goal to build a home without relying on public utilities or amenities. - July 15, 2012 - eLogHomes.com
Time is Right for Tennesseans to Add Solar Panels
Sign up before TVA implements changes to their solar incentive program - July 14, 2012 - LightWave Solar
REMA Commends the CFTC's Ruling on the Swap Definition for Nonfinancial Commodities
Renewable energy trade association praises the inclusion of RECs in the forward contract exclusion. - July 13, 2012 - Renewable Energy Markets Association
SgurrEnergy Supports Mongolia’s First Wind Farm Through Construction
Construction has commenced on Mongolia’s first wind farm this month, with Scottish-based renewable energy consultancy, SgurrEnergy, mobilising personnel to live on site to support and guide the project through construction. The $100m (USD) Salkhit project, comprising 31 GE wind turbines,... - July 13, 2012 - SgurrEnergy
International Banks Appoint SgurrEnergy to Advise on £750m Offshore Wind Farm
Scottish-based renewable energy consultancy, SgurrEnergy, has been selected as lender’s technical and environmental advisor to an international banking consortium for the £750m Lincs offshore wind farm. The high profile project, which is in construction, will comprise 75 Siemens... - July 13, 2012 - SgurrEnergy
Venger Wind Obtains Patent Pending Status for Innovative Wind Turbines
Venger Wind, Inc. is pleased to announce a move from provisional patent status to patent pending status for its innovative Vertical Axis, twisted Savonius wind turbine platforms. The company's unique V1, V2 and V2 Turbo platforms represent best in class small wind technology for architectural,... - July 12, 2012 - Venger Wind, Inc.
Valos Solar Ventures and Gehrlicher Solar America Corp. Announce Joint-Development of Solar Systems in California
Valos Solar Ventures and Gehrlicher Solar America Corp. today announced a strategic joint-development agreement focused on providing solar energy to the investor and municipal-owned utilities in California. - July 11, 2012 - Gehrlicher Solar America Corp.
Wind Power to Dominate Renewable Energy Initiatives in Brazil
Favorable auction process to drive wind power capacity in Brazil. - July 08, 2012 - KuicK Research
GreenPowerMonitor Exceeds 1 GW Monitored and Consolidates as the Industry Leader
Thanks to a recently closed agreement with RTR (Rete Rinnovabile) GreenPowerMonitor has incorporated a further 241MW to its portfolio of photovoltaic plants monitored. GreenPowerMonitor has consolidated its internationalization with the management and monitoring of more than 200 plants in Italy. - July 08, 2012 - GreenPowerMonitor
Solamon Enters Mauritius Market; Set to Provide Large-Scale Solar Energy Projects
Solamon enters Mauritius market; set to provide large-scale solar energy projects. - July 07, 2012 - Solamon Energy Corp.
Caymans Solar Tender Opportunity Closed; Solamon SVPs Vow to Submit Winning Proposal Next Round
According to Solamon Energy SVP Michael Mitchell, although the current solicitation to get renewables onto the grid in the Caymans is closed, the forthcoming solar opportunities are many and varied across the Islands and he is confident, with SVP Steve Kuiack remaining on the ground, Solamon is... - July 06, 2012 - Solamon Energy Corp.