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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.
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.
Solar Maid Introduces New O&M Cost Reduction Tool
Solar Maid, North America’s leading janitorial solar O&M company has released a new solar O&M cost reduction tool called “Soil Boundary Analysis”™ which is helping solar system owners and managers better determine optimal O&M scheduling which provides direct cost savings. - July 05, 2012 - The Solar Maid Company
Finnish Renewable Technology Developer, Wello Ltd, Has on June the 30th Successfully Installed the Penguin Wave Energy Converter to Orkney Waters
The Penguin wave energy converter is now floating and connected to mooring system in Billia Croo test site. After careful planning the actual installation of the Penguin took only 36 hours. The installation was conducted by a multicat vessel assisted by a harbour tug. - July 04, 2012 - Wello Ltd.
Allison Transmission Purchases Equity Stake in Odyne Systems
New relationship between Allison and Odyne will benefit commercial hybrid trucks with urban drive cycles and high energy requirements while the vehicle is stationary. - July 02, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Farm Pilot's Lawrence Clark Named to EPA Agricultural Advisory Committee
Farm Pilot Project (FPPC), a leader in animal agricultural nutrient management and innovative technologies conservation and technology research, is proud to announce that board member Lawrence Clark has been chosen to serve on the EPA’s agriculture advisory committee. As a member of the Farm,... - June 30, 2012 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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