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SABIC Leads the Curve with First Polycarbonate BIPV Panels Featuring Design Flexibility, Thermal Insulation & Energy Production in One Solution
With approximately 70 gigawatts (GW) of cumulative global installations, PV systems represent the third most important renewable energy source – after hydroelectric and wind power – in terms of capacity. - June 29, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Behavior Change for a Sustainable World Conference at The Ohio State University
ABAI Teaches Us How Basic Principles of Behavior Change Can Help in the Fight to Preserve Our Environment at OSU this August. - June 28, 2012 - Association for Behavior Analysis International
NH Adopts Full Thermal Incentive for Renewable Portfolio Standard
First State RPS to Grant Renewable Heat Energy Same Incentive as Renewable Electricity - June 27, 2012 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
Introducing, “The Earth Thermometer”
Today, Hot Dry Rocks (HDR) announced the availability of the “Earth Thermometer” an accurate and reusable near surface thermometer. - June 27, 2012 - Hot Dry Rocks
Training Workshops for Summer 2012 in the Eagle Ford Shale Offered in San Antonio, Texas
American Right of Way Academy announced today that Summer Workshops are needed to keep up with the demands of the oil & gas companies currently drilling near San Antonio Texas, ARWA will hold two Eagle Ford Shale Training Workshops on Saturday, July 14th, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport Hotel. - June 26, 2012 - American Right of Way Associates
NVIC Posts Corporate Video on Website
NVIC showcases the Company’s alternative energy product, N-Viro Fuel™, in video format on the Company website. - June 25, 2012 - N-Viro International Corp
PV Racking Mounts First Solar Powered Mobile Medical Clinic
PV Racking is proud to be a part of the first solar powered “Clinic-in-a-Can” by the non-profit company Hospitals of Hope of Wichita, Kansas. Apex Solar of San Jose, California, designed and installed the 2.64 kilowatt solar structure. The solar installation will power air... - June 23, 2012 - PV Racking LLC
Turkey Wind Power Installed Capacity to Surpass 2.2 GW by 2012: KuicK Research
Favorable policy framework and rising investments to drive wind installed capacity. - June 23, 2012 - KuicK Research
Amazing Spaces Now Provides Recycling Services at Four Convenient Locations in Greater Houston, TX
Amazing Spaces Storage Centers(R), a leader in providing self storage in Houston, Spring, and The Woodlands, TX, teams up with GREENspot DROPoff to provide Houstonians with a free, convenient and responsible way to recycle their e-waste. - June 22, 2012 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
REMA to Host a Free Webinar on Why Green Power Matters
Why Green Power Matters - How RECs impact project development and achieve sustainability goals; A free REMA webinar; Wednesday, June 27, 2PM ET. - June 22, 2012 - Renewable Energy Markets Association
Local Businesses Sharing Their "Green" at the Charlottesville Go Green Fest
The Second Annual Cville Go Green Fest will take place on Saturday, July 7th from 10am to 2pm at Snow’s Garden Center at 1875 Avon Street Extended. Dixon Disposal and Snow’s Garden Center are sponsoring this event to increase our communities’ eco-awareness. Local green businesses have been invited to participate and share their own eco-friendly practices, so attendees will get a well-rounded Eco-Education. www.cvillegogreen.com for more info. - June 22, 2012 - Creative Juices Marketing
Krieg DeVault, and Client Stern Brothers & Co., Close First-of-Its-Kind Financing for Myriant Corporation’s Lake Providence, LA Commercial Bio-Succinic Acid Plant
The law firm of Krieg DeVault LLP, counsel to St. Louis based Stern Brothers & Co., recently assisted in closing Myriant Corporation’s Lake Providence, Louisiana commercial bio-succinic acid plant. This first-of-its-kind transaction included taxable bonds partially backed by the United... - June 21, 2012 - Krieg DeVault
"The Geothermal Energy Market to be Worth $12.94bn in 2012" According to New Visiongain Report
As traditional fossil fuel energy sources dwindle and increase in price, renewable energies become a more attractive prospect and more cost competitive. Geothermal energy, whether used to produce electricity by driving a turbine, or used directly for heating, has considerable potential for growth due to its ability to consistently deliver energy. - June 21, 2012 - visiongain
Solar Electric Supply, Inc. Helps You Get State and Federal Incentives
Many people are unaware of the State and Federal incentives that the Government provides on solar system uses. To avail this, one needs to strictly follow the guidelines set by the government while installing and using solar electric systems. However, a complete and fully obeyed solar power system can be acquired, thanks to the Solar Electric Supply’s custom built solar systems that make it easy to receive the rebate incentives. - June 20, 2012 - Solar Electric Supply, Inc.
DMG Productions to Feature Lapp Insulators in Upcoming Episode of Shades of Green
Renewable Energy: From the Wind Farm to the Power Line - June 20, 2012 - DMG Productions, LLC
Moore Energy Announces Increase in Orders for Residential Solar Systems in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Moore Energy announced today that it is receiving a significant increase in orders for residential solar systems in lower Fairfield county. The Connecticut Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority (CEFIA) recently approved $10 million in incentives to support new residential solar systems. The... - June 17, 2012 - PV Racking LLC
Kirby Risk Electrical Supply is Host to Solar PV Installer Training That Meets NABCEP Requirements
ONTILITY Professional Solar Training Partners with Kirby Risk Electrical Supply in Indianapolis - June 14, 2012 - ONTILITY
Inventys Research Butibori (Nagpur) Plant, Achieves ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14000:2004, and ISO 18000:OSHAS Certification
Inventys Research Company has achieved ISO 9001:2008, 14001:2004 and 18000:OSHAS Management System accreditation. The ISO 9001:2008 certification of compliance recognizes that the policies, practices, and procedures of Inventys ensure consistent quality in the products and services Inventys... - June 13, 2012 - Inventys Research Company Pvt Ltd.
Chaordix® Crowdsourcing Platform to Help Source Clean Energy Solutions for Farmers in Developing Countries
As the UN names 2012 the “International Year of Sustainable Energy for All,” USAID's "Powering Agriculture" community invites innovative participants to get involved in devising solutions. Chaordix®, the global standard in crowdsourced market intelligence, is pleased to... - June 13, 2012 - Chaordix Inc.
High-Performing Solar Thermal Systems by Boston Based Wagner Solar Inc. Receive OG-300 Certification
The ECO BASICline range of solar heating systems by German-American manufacturer Wagner Solar received the highly important OG 300 certification. The results of the tests at the Florida based solar rating and certificationcorporation by far exceeded expectations for “typical systems”, as defined by the US dept. of Energy. - June 13, 2012 - Wagner Solar Group
Solar Fusion Launches New Website in Response to Phenomenal Growth
Solar Fusion, one of the UK's largest solar energy companies launches brand new website as a direct response to a significant demand for their services. - June 13, 2012 - Solar Fusion Ltd
Corporate Traffic Logistics Joins Elite Community of Logistics Providers and Becomes SmartWay Transport Partner
Corporate Traffic Logistics, an international third-party logistics provider celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, announced today that the company has formally joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay Transport Partnership. Joining this elite community of... - June 12, 2012 - Corporate Traffic
Skeleton Technologies' SkelCap Series: Ultracapacitor 2.0 Has Arrived
Skeleton Technologies, producer of the world's highest performance ultracapacitors, today announced its new SkelCap series ultracapacitor family with devices ranging from 2.47 to 12.53 kilowatts (kW). The cells represent a 300 per cent increase in power and 200 per cent increase in energy when... - June 12, 2012 - Skeleton Technologies
Autarco, a New Benchmark for the PV Industry
Autarco to supply first single brand complete PV solutions in UK. As the solar industry enters a new era, Autarco, an international renewable energy solution company, is the first to supply integrally designed single brand complete PV systems to the UK market. - June 08, 2012 - Autarco
TransAct Energy Launches Energy from Waste Strategy
After more than a year developing funding programs, finding the right team and the right technology to execute TransAct's strategy for emissions free “energy from waste,” TransAct is launching its business. TransAct Energy's version of sustainable energy is one that fits into the... - June 06, 2012 - TransAct Energy Corp.
Training Classes Offered in the Eagle Ford Shale Offered in San Antonio, Texas
American Right of Way Academy announced today that Summer Workshops are needed to keep up with the demands of the oil & gas companies currently drilling near San Antonio Texas, ARWA will hold two Eagle Ford Shale Training Workshops on Saturday, July 14th, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport Hotel. - June 05, 2012 - American Right of Way Associates
SunMaxx Solar Partners with Voltaic Solaire to Install Solar Thermal System in New York City’s First Self-Powered Building Located in Brooklyn, New York
SunMaxx Solar installed Solar Thermal System in Brooklyn, New York - June 03, 2012 - SunMaxx Solar
Sol Teams Up with Chip Ganassi Racing Teams
Racing Teams Replace Outdoor Lighting with Solar LED Lighting - June 03, 2012 - Sol Inc (Solar Outdoor Lighting)
Global Trade of Lumber Up 25 Percent the Past Two Years, with Signs of Better Times Ahead for the Lumber Industry
International trade of softwood lumber increased in 2011 after two years of decline. Imports were up to China, Japan, Spain and South Korea while they fell in the US, the UK, France and Egypt. In Europe, lumber prices might have bottomed and could start increasing if additional supply doesl not outpace higher demand. - June 02, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Solar Power to the People: Solar Schools Community Partnership in MA
Next Step Living and SolSolution, two Boston-based clean energy companies, are coordinating their community outreach to provide the solar energy solutions for homes and schools. - June 01, 2012 - SolSolution, Inc.
Shoals Technologies Group Become First Balance of Systems Supplier to Receive ETL Certification to UL9703 for PV Harnesses
Shoals Technologies Group ("Shoals"), the global leader in manufacturing Balance of System components, proudly announces it has received ETL certification to UL9703 certification globally for PV Harnesses utilizing the Shoals Connect™ Interconnect. This achievement marks an... - May 31, 2012 - Shoals Technologies Group
"KUDURA" Hybrid Rural Village Energy and Water Solution to be Demonstrated for the First Time at "Feira Ambiente" Environment Exhibition in Luanda, Angola
Innovative Social Entrepreneurship partners with ESTPOR to bring poverty-eradicating solution to the people of Angola. Twitter: #renewableenergyafrica, #sustainabledevelopmentafrica @RVESOL. - May 30, 2012 - RVE.SOL
Solar Could be Answer to Rising Energy Bills
Research by leading free solar installer A Shade Greener shows that solar could be the answer to rising energy bills. - May 30, 2012 - A Shade Greener
Deco Lighting Wins LFI Innovation Awards® at Lightfair 2012 in Las Vegas
Deco Lighting won multiple new product awards at LIGHTFAIR® International, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center May 9-11, 2012. Selected for LFI Innovation Awards were the Deco Lighting DBM Black Mamba streetlight in the Roadway category, and the Bullet IP65 and SunBay D965-LED high bay... - May 26, 2012 - DECO Lighting
Deco Lighting Joins Visionary Leaders at the Milken Institute 2012 Global Conference to Advance Solutions for Sustainable Energy
Deco Lighting, a leading manufacturer of latest technology, energy saving commercial lighting, participated in the Milken Institute 2012 Global Conference in Los Angeles, April 29 – May 2, 2012. The Global Conference brings together many of the world’s most powerful people to address the biggest challenges of our time in business, health, government and education. - May 26, 2012 - DECO Lighting
First Sun-Root™ System Installed in North America
On 29 March 2012, Green Roof Technology, in partnership with Highview Creations, installed the first Sun-Root™ Solar Green Roof in New York City. The new Sun-Root™ System is located at City of New York Parks & Recreation’s 5-Boro Administrative Building on Randall’s... - May 24, 2012 - Green Roof Service, LLC
Green Alternative Systems Announces New CNG Conversion Product
Green Alternative Systems (GAS), provider of CNG inspections and propane conversions has announced that they are releasing the GM Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Systems as an addition to their already extensive range of CNG and propane conversion products. Green Alternative Systems provides CNG... - May 24, 2012 - Green Alternative Systems
Johannesburg Shows Its Green Credentials as It Hosts African Utility Week
The City of Johannesburg will welcome some 5000 power professionals from more than 60 countries for the annual African Utility Week, the continent’s largest utility services conference and exhibition, taking place from 21-24 May at Nasrec Expo Centre. Johannesburg’s 2040 vision is to... - May 18, 2012 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Eos Group Announces the 2012 Release of the High Voltage Database
Eos Group, Inc. announces the 2012 update to their High Voltage Database. The High Voltage Database is designed for use with Sage Timberline Office Estimating. The database supports construction cost estimating for utilities, owners, design engineers, and contractors in the areas of electrical transmission and distribution, and heavy industrial electrical systems. - May 17, 2012 - Eos Group
Solamon Energy Corp Now Quoted on GXG Markets
Solamon Energy Corp. (the Company), a leading provider of integrated solar arrays across the Sunbelt, is pleased to announce the Company is now admitted on GXG Markets (Global Exchange Group) as of May 16, 2012. “This is truly great news for us and signals an exciting new chapter in our... - May 17, 2012 - Solamon Energy Corp.
AFREC, Mid-Atlantic Energy Council, Hosts Sustainability Summit May 31, 2012 Hershey, PA
Join the nation’s most forward thinking companies participating in an interactive forum to understand the impact of sustainability on companies and improve business practices. Discussion and presentations include the wide spectrum of sustainability from IT, water, smart grid to Change Management. Leading companies will address the delicate balance of achieving sustainability while preserving profitability. - May 17, 2012 - AFREC Sustainability Leadership Council
Calyxo GmbH Reached 16.2% Cell Efficiency
Calyxo GmbH reached 16.2% cell efficiency on its low cost cadmium-telluride (CdTe) technology. The testing body SGS Germany has officially confirmed the record numbers. - May 17, 2012 - Calyxo GmbH
Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation Adds to Rental Fleet to Support Electrical Transmission and Distribution Markets
Modern UELC Fleet Supported by Expansive National Service Organization Operating 24/7 - May 16, 2012 - Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation
The China Greentech Initiative Releases Latest Edition of The China Greentech Report
The China Greentech Report 2012 Highlights How China is Overcoming Challenges and Accelerating Greentech Growth - May 16, 2012 - China Greentech
Odyne Systems, LLC Participates in Nation’s First Traditional Parade Powered by Advanced Energy
Ford F-750 Chassis Featuring an Odyne Hybrid Power System Showcased in 83rd Annual Tulip Festival in Holland, Michigan, Drawing 100,000 Attendees - May 12, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Be Prepared: NSA/EPM's Seismic PRA Methods Seminars Address Pending NRC Requirements
Nuclear Safety Associates (NSA) and its strategic partner Engineering Planning and Management (EPM) are offering expert instruction on current topics shaping the nuclear energy industry today – and tomorrow. - May 12, 2012 - Nuclear Safety Associates
President and CEO of Southern Company Services, Inc. a Featured Panelist at DNV KEMA Utility of the Future Leadership Forum 2012
Susan Story to speak on managing in a slow or flat economy. - May 11, 2012 - DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
MEGAJOULE Validates Wind Farm Production Estimates
First comprehensive validation program for Wind Farm pre-construction estimates, concludes that on average, the real annual production for the studied Wind Farm Years, already corrected for availability and windiness, are 1.1% below estimates. - May 11, 2012 - MEGAJOULE
Lanarkshire Wind Farm Begins Construction with Help of SgurrEnergy
Bankend Rig wind farm commenced construction this month after reaching financial close, despite tight deadlines and planning constraints. The 14.3MW project, located on the border of South Lanarkshire and East Ayrshire, was supported by Glasgow-based SgurrEnergy, part of Wood Group, as technical... - May 10, 2012 - SgurrEnergy
Large Thai Government Presence at Clean Power Asia in Bali
A large Thai delegation will attend the annual Clean Power Asia in Bali from 14-16 May which will feature some exciting updates on the region’s progress in adopting solar and other renewable and cleaner energy technology. Says Clean Power Asia’s conference manager, Daria la Valle:... - May 09, 2012 - Clean Power Asia