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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
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
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
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
Top Ten Extreme Environment Projects, Los Angeles - NFL Stadium Proposals and State of the Building Industry Special Report in February’s Issue of Construction Digital
The February issue of Construction Digital is now available online for industry professionals. This month, they take a look at up-and-coming trends in green building, including innovations in lighting, automated systems, and building design – as well as a survey of the future of... - February 22, 2012 - WDM Group
Tension in Iran as the Future of Oil is Put at Risk, While the New Year Brings in New Promise for the Fate of Alternative Fuels and Energy in February's Energy Digital
The latest issue of Energy Digital is free online for business Executives in the energy industry. - February 22, 2012 - WDM Group
Shoals Technologies' Multilink™ Junction Box Becomes the Only Certified and "Ready to Ship" Universal PV Interface
Shoals Technologies Group, the global leader in photovoltaic OEM and balance of systems components, and Multi-Contact proudly announces certification to DIN V VDE 0126-5: 2008-05 from TÜV Rheinland for the MultiLink™ junction box. With this certification the MultiLink™ junction box... - February 21, 2012 - Shoals Technologies Group
Wood Fiber Costs for Pulp Manufacturers Declined in the 4Q/11 as Pulp Prices Fell – with Global Wood Fiber Price Indices Dropping 3.5%
Global demand for pulp has declined and pulp prices fell during the second half of 2011. As a consequence, prices for wood fiber, the highest cost component when producing pulp, were down throughout the world, as reported by the Wood Resource Quarterly. The Global Wood Fiber Indices for softwood and hardwood fiber declined 3.5% from the 3Q/11. - February 21, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Cavitation Zero Point Energy Successfully Harnessed by NanoSpire, Inc. Producing Dramatic Levels of Fusion & Transmutation in Water
Nanospire, Inc. is announcing successful completion of its investigation of fusion produced by the phenomena of cavitation in water, providing profound implications for the utilities and energy industries. NanoSpire has pioneered the controlled formation and aiming of these (known as re-entrant) jets, resulting in four recently issued patents. The technology reaches across many markets, including many applications in nanotechnology and energy. - February 19, 2012 - Nanospire Inc.
Solamon Promotes Boonen to VP; Targets Fast-Growing South East Asia
Solamon Energy Corp. is pleased to announce the company has promoted Thijs Boonen to the position of Vice President who, effective immediately, will begin to develop the solar market in Sri Lanka and maximize existing opportunities. Boonen, currently located in Belgium, will travel to the South... - February 19, 2012 - Solamon Energy Corp.
Largest Solar Canopy in Kansas City Area Supports 75kW Solar Array in Crossroads Arts District
Travois Holdings, Inc., a private Kansas City-based company with 32 employees, has added an extensive renewable energy system to power its headquarters, located at 310 W. 19th Terrace in the Crossroads Arts District. Solar and Wind KC, owned by Andrew Homoly of Homoly Construction, installed... - February 18, 2012 - Travois Holdings, Inc.
ESA Renewables, LLC Expands Operation and Maintenance Division
After receiving several new operation and maintenance contracts, turnkey solar solutions provider increases service division in North Carolina, Tennessee and Florida. - February 18, 2012 - ESA Renewables
Mazuma Capital Funds Heavy Machinery Transactions for U.S. Central Appalachian Thermal Coal Producer
Mazuma Capital, a leading national direct lender, today announced that it has funded over $12.5 million dollars for a U.S. high quality thermal coal producer. The coal producer sought several funding sources that had expertise in funding newer companies. They had many challenges present in the... - February 17, 2012 - Mazuma Capital
American Choice Solar Panels from Renewable Sales to be Featured on PBS’ This Old House
Renewable Sales, the East Coast’s premier distributor of Solar PV and Solar Thermal products is proud to announce their American Choice Solar Panels will be featured in upcoming episodes of the popular PBS Series This Old House. The project Renewable Sales is involved with is located in... - February 16, 2012 - Renewable Sales
Solamon Announces Finance Partner; New Territories to be Explored in 2012
In light of the recently publicized solar projects in Nicaragua and Jamaica, Solamon Energy Corp. CEO Graeme Boyce proudly announced today the company has signed a strategic Joint Venture Agreement with Canada Green ESCO, adding executives will now work together closely to ensure a turnkey... - February 16, 2012 - Solamon Energy Corp.
Yeo Set to Speak at NYC Finance Gathering; Caribbean Solar Opportunities Among Hot Topics
Set to eagerly address the multi-faceted issue of financing based on his own real-world experiences launching Solamon Energy, company president Jay Yeo has confirmed he has accepted a headline speaking engagement at the prestigious Invest Caribbean Now forum. Scheduled to be held on Manhattan... - February 15, 2012 - Solamon Energy Corp.
Solare Energy to Offer New Financing Solutions for Its Clientele
Solare Energy, one of Southern California’s leaders in smart energy solutions, is now offering new financing solutions to help alleviate the cost burden of going solar. These financing options include Purchasing Power Agreements and subsidized loans for homeowners in the San Diego County. - February 12, 2012 - Solare Energy
Solare Energy is Launching a New Pre-Paid PPA Program
Leading solar energy experts Solare Energy are now providing customers with a brand new pre-paid Purchasing Power Agreement program. This program is a great way to invite new clients to experience solar energy for a fraction of the cost, including 20 years of monitoring and performance coverage. - February 12, 2012 - Solare Energy
GRC Announces Pre Annual Meeting Workshops
Geothermal Resources Council will host two-days of workshops before the GRC Annual Meeting. - February 08, 2012 - Geothermal Resources Council
Solar Maid Launches New Web Site
Solar maintenance made easy with the new user friendly Solar Maid web site. Faster pricing for all janitorial solar services gives solar O&M managers a painless option for costing solar services or long term project budgeting. - February 08, 2012 - The Solar Maid Company
Families Could be Saving Over a Third on Their Energy Bills
A recent study from the A Shade Greener Group has shown that a typical family in the UK could be saving on average of more than a third on their energy bills. The study, based on actual householders' energy usage after having solar installed, has shown that electricity bills were on average reduced... - February 08, 2012 - A Shade Greener
SVP Giles Slated for Barbados; High-Level Meetings to Address Solar Energy Needs
Solamon Energy Corp. is proud to announce SVP Christian Giles is returning to Barbados on Tuesday for this, his third trip in less than a year to the Eastern Caribbean island since joining the Solamon team. Originally it was anticipated he would be joined by President Jay Yeo on location, but he is... - February 06, 2012 - Solamon Energy Corp.
Solamon SVP Heading to Kingston; Update on State of Jamaica Economy Expected Wednesday
Solamon SVP and Country Head for Jamaica, Ainsley Brown, is returning to Kingston and looking forward many new meetings slated to be held in Kingston over the next month, especially after the country’s recently held elections. “I intend to simply continue my discussions with all the various parties at the table who recognize the value of our solar energy solutions,” states Brown from Toronto’s Pearson Airport, prior to boarding a plane to Kingston. - February 06, 2012 - Solamon Energy Corp.
World Renowned Architect and Inventor Michael Reynolds to Lecture in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is one of the most toxic, blighted, and unemployed cities in America. In response to this growing crisis, Yeadon based nonprofit LoveLovingLove Inc. has been working for over three years to bring an “Earthship” to the ailing city. In April, they will be one step closer. - February 05, 2012 - LoveLovingLove Inc
Free Renewable Energy Grant Workshop
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) and Aries Energy will host a Renewable Energy Grant Workshop on Friday, February 17 from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., at the Kingsport Chamber of... - February 04, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Pulse Energy – Delivering Energy Intelligence to Envision Charlotte
Pulse Energy Inc., a leading energy management software company, today announced its role in Envision Charlotte: North America’s first community sustainability program to use real-time energy information to achieve behavioral savings. Pulse Energy’s advanced analytics and energy... - February 03, 2012 - Pulse Energy
SolarLightsOutletStore.com Announces Grand Opening – Let Solar Outside Lighting Capture Free Energy
Solar Lights Outlet Store is a new website that offers new ways to save money on energy bills. Now the homeowner has an opportunity to beautify their landscape, add safety to walkways, and add security to property with no energy bill increases. One of the many money-saving offers at Solar Lights Outlet Store is free shipping on every order. - February 01, 2012 - Solar Lights Outlet Store