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Invisco Whole House Fan Company Submits 5 Models to California's Energy Commission
Invisco has obtained third party certification on 5 whole house fan models and the certified data is on its way to the state of California. The models certified include some record breaking designs. Invisco offers larger fans than have been seen before for attic mounting and quiet cool operation. Invisco fans are so large that they cannot be used without multiple ceiling openings. - March 27, 2012 - Invisco
Two-Day Geothermal Geochemistry Workshop Announced by GRC
Short course follows the CGEC Forum 2012 and a tour of The Geysers Geothermal Field - March 26, 2012 - Geothermal Resources Council
PVwizard.com - Wattminder Rolls Out Free, New Analytic Tools for Photovoltaic Array Performance. Free Contest to Discover Under-Performance in Solar Power Sites.
Wattminder's second generation benchmark calculator lets users perform on-demand checkup on their solar power sites. Improvements include: Enhanced photovolt benchmark calculator, Tracking, Aging, and Reflectivity. The new PV Performance Analytics tools--Performance Check, and Degradation Assessment, when actual recorded power output, or kWh values are available. During the open beta test period, a contest is held to educate and promote awareness about un-realized energy production in PV array - March 24, 2012 - Wattminder
ESA Renewables Receives Approval on Feasibility Study for 20MW Pennsylvania Solar Project
ESA receives approval from local utility company for its 20MW Claysville, Pennsylvania solar farm. - March 24, 2012 - ESA Renewables
Energy, Clean Technology Career Opportunities Panel Lines Up All-Star Cast: Redfish Technology, Con Edison, Quadlogic, and the Green Bronx Machine
An All-Star group comes together at the "Green Economy Jobs and Entrepreneurial Opportunities in the Energy Efficiency and Clean Tech Sector" event being held at the Green Festival taking place the weekend of April 21-22. Participating industry leaders: Redfish Technology - CleanTech Talent Acquisition, Con Edison - Energy/ESCO, Quadlogic - Smart Meters, and Green Bronx Machine - Urban Agriculture/Green Economy). - March 24, 2012 - Redfish Technology Inc.
QA Graphics Releases v3.0 of Data Manager for Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard
QA Graphics is pleased to announce the release of version 3.0 of the Data Manager, an integral component of the award-winning Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard® solution. Now, building performance feedback can be displayed anywhere, anytime. - March 22, 2012 - QA Graphics
Financing a Greener Future Taycor Financial Partners with SunSurfs Solar
SunSurfs Solar USA is the leading green choice for alternative energy equipment. In support of SunSurfs One Million Free Solar Thermal Installation Projects Program Taycor Financial, a nationwide equipment leasing and financing company, has pledged new programs to allow wider access to green energy equipment upgrades. - March 22, 2012 - Taycor Financial
A Shade Greener Calls to Improve Customer Service in the Free Solar Industry
Free solar installation firm, A Shade Greener is calling for the industry to clean up its act and provide a coherent level of customer contact and support by adopting a simple code of conduct. - March 22, 2012 - A Shade Greener
Tokyo Electron to Discuss How Solar Energy is Able to Compete with Traditional Energy at Clean Power Asia
The solar industry has come far within the last few years and is now able to compete with traditional sources of energy in Indonesia and the Philippines says Sean Nakatani, Senior Manager in the solar department of the global technology giant Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL). The TEL executive is a... - March 21, 2012 - Clean Power Asia
Rentricity Inc. Launches Series A Fundraising at 2012 Wall Street Green Summit in New York City
The Company Announces New Global Strategic Partnership for the First Time at March 20th Pitch - March 19, 2012 - Rentricity Inc.
Pulse Energy Innovation Recognized at GLOBE Awards
Energy management software company Pulse Energy was today presented with the GLOBE Award for Technology Innovation and Application. Co-founder and CEO David Helliwell accepted the accolade at the Awards for Environmental Excellence ceremony. Pulse Energy demonstrated “outstanding technical... - March 18, 2012 - Pulse Energy
San Diego Solar Energy Specialists Solare Energy Introduce New Financing Option
Solare Energy, San Diego leaders for high efficiency solar energy solutions have recently announced the introduction of a new financing option to make it more affordable than ever for clients across the state of California to upgrade their energy production systems by integrating high efficiency... - March 18, 2012 - Solare Energy
Solare Energy Announced as One of the Top 10 Solar Panel Installers in San Diego County for 2011
Solare Energy, the leading San Diego solar panel installation specialists have recently been announced as the one of the top 10 solar panel installers for San Diego County in 2011. The company’s success is mainly due to the increase innovation of their services which have helped thousands of... - March 18, 2012 - Solare Energy
Daryl Hannah Available for Photos and Autographs at Portland’s Better Living Show
Meet two amazing Hannah’s at one booth! Hannah the Pet Society is happy to announce that actress and environmental advocate Daryl Hannah will be available for photos and autographs from 5 to 6 p.m. at Hannah the Pet Society’s booth (#108) at the Better Living Show on Friday March... - March 15, 2012 - Hannah the Pet Society
Shiply Supports UK Alternative Fuel Grants for Haulage Sector
Online transport marketplace Shiply welcomes the steps being taken to support alternative fuel development amongst the UK haulage industry. - March 15, 2012 - Shiply
IKEA and SoCore Energy to Highlight Expansion of Corporate Solar Power Strategies
Experts from AltaTerra Research, IKEA, and SoCore Energy will discuss how corporations are moving beyond pilot installations, and making organization-wide commitments to onsite solar power to save money and achieve sustainability goals. - March 15, 2012 - AltaTerra Research
White Paper Co. Goes Green with Solar Panels
White Paper Co. goes green through the installation of Solar Panels on the roof of their Markham branch. - March 14, 2012 - White Paper Co.
Redfish Technology to Present "Career Opportunities in the Energy and Clean Technology Sector" at the Green Festival NY
Redfish Technology will participate on the "Career Opportunities in the Energy and Clean Technology Sector" panel on Sunday, April 22nd. The panel is part of the "Green Economy Jobs and Entrepreneurial Opportunities in the Energy Efficiency and Clean Tech Sector" expo taking place at New York’s Green Festival®. - March 14, 2012 - Redfish Technology Inc.
ESA Renewables Initiates Solar Power Production Guarantee Program for O&M Division
New program guarantees specific monthly energy production for solar energy generating systems under an ESA operation and maintenance (O&M) agreement - March 10, 2012 - ESA Renewables
Pasta Prima Announces the First Super Food in Pasta
Pasta Prima Superfood Ravioli is a 100% Natural blend of kale, spinach, and five gourmet cheeses. This handcrafted ravioli is an excellent source of calcium, Vitamin K, and antioxidants Vitamins A&C. Great for busy people, it takes just 3 - 4 minutes to cook. Taste it at the Natural Products Expo (Booth 5354, March 9 - 11, 2012). Pasta Prima Ravioli is made with green energy. - March 08, 2012 - Valley Fine Foods
Advantedge Business Centers to Open Third Location in DC Central Business District: 2101 L Street NW
AdvantEdge Business Centers, an executive suites and virtual office provider in the Washington D.C. metro area, is announcing the April 2012 opening of a brand new 25,000 square feet location at 2101 L Street NW. With flexible terms and configurations, and an on-site management team dedicated to... - March 08, 2012 - AdvantEdge Business Centers
SunMaxx Solar Installs Thermal System at Brightly Farms in Hamlin, NY
Solar Company Installs Thermal System in Upstate New York - March 08, 2012 - SunMaxx Solar
SunMaxx Solar Launches New Solar Grade Glycol XT
Solar Company Launches new Product - March 08, 2012 - SunMaxx Solar
Energy Education Receives Highest U.S. EPA Honor, ENERGY STAR® Sustained Excellence Award
School Districts, Other Clients Reduce Carbon Footprint, Exceed $2.6 Billion in Energy Savings For the second year in a row the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and United States Department of Energy (DOE) have awarded their highest honor, the ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence... - March 07, 2012 - Energy Education
Eagle Ford Shale Oil & Gas Training Classes Offered to the Public by American Right of Way Academy
ARWA - American Right of Way Academy formally known as American Right of Way Associates announced today that due to, the demands of the oil & gas companies currently drilling near of San Antonio Texas, ARWA will hold two Eagle Ford Shale Training Classes on Saturday, May 12th, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport Hotel. - March 05, 2012 - American Right of Way Associates
Consumers Energy of Michigan Takes Delivery of Utility Truck Featuring New Odyne Advanced Plug-in Hybrid System
Odyne’s Advanced Hybrid Propulsion System Reduces Fuel Consumption by up to 50%. - March 05, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Odyne Systems Delivers Five Plug-in Hybrid Work Trucks Supported by the U.S Department of Energy
Odyne Advanced Hybrid Power System for Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks Lowers Fuel Consumption and Emissions. - March 05, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Gaia Association Requests Expressions of Interest for Procurement of Ethanol Microdistillery, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Request for Expression of Interest Promotion of Ethanol Microdistillery for Cooking Fuel in Ethiopia Loan No. /Credit No./ Grant No.: TF096664 Activity Title: Demonstrating the Feasibility of Ethanol for Household Cooking The Gaia Association, an Ethiopian non-governmental and non-profit... - March 05, 2012 - Project Gaia, Inc.
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. Has Delivered Two Laboratory Biodiesel Production Systems to L T Scientific, Inc.
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has completed a sale of two B-15 laboratory Biodiesel processors, made by 70centsagallon.com to L T Scientific, Inc. The Biodiesel production equipment will be exported to Germany and used for advanced Green Fuel technology research. - March 04, 2012 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
Beat the FiT Cuts: Solar Energy Now Available Day and Night
New Engensa Product Solves Crucial Problem of Affordable Storage for Solar Energy; Homeowners Harness 100% of Solar Energy Generated to Save an Extra £60* on Electricity and Heating Bills. - March 03, 2012 - Engensa
ESA Renewables Receives Approval from Tennessee Valley Authority for 22 Solar Arrays
Turnkey solar solutions provider given thumbs up for multiple 200kW photovoltaic systems in Tennessee and North Carolina - March 03, 2012 - ESA Renewables
Indonesia Hosts Clean Power Asia as Region Embraces Cleaner and Renewable Energy
Asian countries are overtaking developed ones in terms of spending on renewable and cleaner fossil power projects says Daria La Valle, the conference manager of Clean Power Asia. This is clearly illustrated by the 27 case studies of recent and upcoming clean power projects in the Asian region which... - March 03, 2012 - Clean Power Asia
Wello to Deploy Full Scale Sustainable Energy Converter in Orkney
Finnish renewable technology developer, Wello Ltd, has announced its Penguin wave energy converter is ready for full-scale deployment at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney, following successful testing. - March 02, 2012 - Wello Ltd.
Pulse Energy Recognized as One of BC’s Top Cleantech Companies
Rocket Builders have named Pulse Energy one of the most promising cleantech companies in British Columbia. The Ready to Rocket Cleantech list highlights firms in the clean technology sector who are positioned to capitalize on growth in 2012. “This award recognizes the hard work of our team... - March 02, 2012 - Pulse Energy
Announcing Biogas Poland
Biogas Poland has been created to provide the latest information on the sector, how it has grown in the past year, and where the potential lies for future investment in 2012 and beyond. - March 02, 2012 - Green Power Conferences
GRC 2012 Annual Meeting Theme Promotes Geothermal as Energy Solution
Geothermal Resources Council Annual Meeting theme is “Geothermal: Reliable, Renewable, Global.” - March 02, 2012 - Geothermal Resources Council
Watts on the Road - New US Electric Car Company Emerges
A new electric car company has been launched and the focus is performance. Watt Rods Inc. brings new and proven technology to the table with aspirations of global benefits. - February 29, 2012 - WATT RODS INC.
AltaTerra Online Briefing to Highlight Role of Management Metrics and Incentives in Improving Building Energy Efficiency
AltaTerra Research and expert energy efficiency practitioners will discuss how effective management metrics, monitoring processes, and incentive structures play an essential role in improving building energy efficiency and reducing energy costs. - February 29, 2012 - AltaTerra Research
GiiResearch.com: Community and Residential Energy Storage System Investments to Total $4.2 Billion Through 2022
Total worldwide installed capacity for community and residential energy storage systems will reach 3,000 megawatts by 2022. - February 29, 2012 - Global Information Inc.
mamemo Produces Another World Class Zayed Future Energy Prize Awards Night
mamemo productions breaks its own production records for its 3rd year of conceptualizing, managing and executing the event concept for the world’s preeminent award in renewable energy and sustainability. - February 28, 2012 - mamemo productions
Maryland’s Choptank Electric is the First Electric Cooperative in the U.S. to Take Delivery of a Work Truck Featuring an Odyne Advanced Hybrid Power System
Hybrid System Delivery, Partially Funded by a DOE Grant, Reduces Fuel Consumption by up to 50% - February 27, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Solamon President Yeo to Visit Nicaragua; Set to Confirm Other Project Costs and Timelines
As Solamon President Jay Yeo concludes a series of talks across the Eastern Caribbean, he will return home to Toronto briefly to meet with newly-announced partners Canada Green ESCO, before joining SVP Corey Keegan to attend high level talks in Managua early next week. Yeo is expected to stay in... - February 26, 2012 - Solamon Energy Corp.
Solamon Concludes Deal with SST in Sri Lanka; Partnership to Develop Huge Solar Project
With the planned expansion into South East Asia, and Solamon engineers working tirelessly to fine-tune turnkey energy solutions designed specifically for the region to maximize power generation while minimizing environmental impact, the company is proud to announce it has recently concluded a deal... - February 26, 2012 - Solamon Energy Corp.
Odyne Systems, LLC to Showcase Plug-In Hybrid System for Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks in Booth 5360 at the NTEA Show
Odyne’s Advanced Hybrid Propulsion System Reduces Fuel Consumption by Up to 50% - February 24, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Mims Distributing Company Partners with Baker Renewable Energy to Install Solar Rooftop System
Solar Roof Could Generate 400,00kWhrs of Energy Per Year - February 24, 2012 - Mims Distributing
G-20 Inspires Pittsburgh's First Solar and Wind Powered Public Art
Sculptor David Edwards, founder of Art Energy Design, and materials engineer Paul Cha have completed installation of a sustainable energy producing public artwork entitled Eco-equation. This project is a Pittsburgh first, harnessing both wind and sun energy. Completed in February 2012, the... - February 24, 2012 - Art Energy Design
ESA Renewables Partners with Advanced Energy
ESA has contracts for more than 91 Megawatts (MW) of solar energy for 2012. - February 24, 2012 - ESA Renewables
The Hydrogen House Weathers the Storm Amidst an Ailing Economy in February’s Energy Digital
This month, Energy Digital's former editor, John Shimkus, contributes an article on the world's first regulation approved Hydrogen House. Despite a failed economy and even a hurricane, the new technology pulls through, proving that hydrogen is the future of energy. In the past, generating hydrogen... - February 23, 2012 - WDM Group
Robert Powell, The Economist Analyst, Discusses Iran's War of Words: Threats on the Strait of Hormuz Featured in February’s Issue of Energy Digital
This month, Energy Digital discusses the current situation in the Straight of Hormuz in an interview with Senior Editor of The Economist Intelligence Unit and Middle East analyst for The Economist Robert Powell. With Iran's recent threats to block the Strait of Hormuz - the world's most important... - February 23, 2012 - WDM Group
March 7 Re-Imagining Agriculture Event in Los Angeles to Focus on Sustainable Agriculture Entrepreneurship
On Wednesday, March 7, from 6pm – 9pm Seedstock, LLC in association with the Harold and Pauline Price Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and the Entrepreneur Association at UCLA Anderson School of Management, will host a networking event and panel discussion at UCLA. - February 22, 2012 - Seedstock