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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
I-lighting™ Offers Complete Stairlighting Solution for Enhancing Indoor & Outdoor Stair Safety & Meeting Stringent Code Regulations
New Modern LED Fixtures Significantly Increase Stair Visibility. - January 30, 2012 - iLighting
GRC Announces New Board of Directors
Patrick Hanson and Andrew Sabin join the new Geothermal Resources Council Board of Directors. - January 29, 2012 - Geothermal Resources Council
Gehrlicher Solar America Expanding to Massachusetts
The international photovoltaic company completed two additional solar power plants. - January 29, 2012 - Gehrlicher Solar America Corp.
Wello Appoints Aki Luukkainen as CEO
Boost to commercialize Wello’s groundbreaking technology to produce sustainable energy from oceans. - January 29, 2012 - Wello Ltd.
ComEd Takes Delivery of New Advanced Odyne Systems Plug-In Hybrid Digger Derrick
New hybrid to reduce emissions, lower fuel costs and create quiet environment - January 28, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Odyne Systems, LLC Delivers Seven Hybrid System Work Trucks Through the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program
New advanced Odyne hybrid vehicles to reduce emissions, lower fuel costs and create quiet, safer work environments - January 28, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
SunMaxx Solar and Intelligent Green Solutions Install Solar Thermal System at Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, Georgia
SunMaxx Solar, a leading, vertically integrated manufacturer of solar thermal systems and components, is pleased to announce the installation of a solar thermal system at Moody Air Force Base. The project was conducted in conjunction with Intelligent Green Solutions (IGS) who was contracted by... - January 28, 2012 - SunMaxx Solar
Wood Chip Exports from Latin America Reached a Record High in 2011, with Pulp Mills in Japan and Europe Being the Major Export Destinations
Global trade of wood chips has gone up substantially the past two years. Hardwood chip export from Chile, Uruguay and Brazil was up 43 percent in 2011 compared to 2009, as reported by the Wood Resource Quarterly. A clear majority of the increase was Eucalyptus chips destined for pulp mills in Japan and Europe. - January 27, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
ESA Renewables Constructs and Commissions 500-kW Rooftop Solar System in North Carolina
Project is part of Progress Energy Carolinas’ SunSense Commercial PV Program - January 26, 2012 - ESA Renewables
Tulsa Expo Square Provides Enhanced Lighting for the 26th Annual Chili Bowl
Induction Lighting Makes a Big Impact on National Racing Event in Oklahoma - January 26, 2012 - Full Spectrum Solutions
Solamon Initiates Expansion Plan Targeting Middle East; Company Launches New Bureau in Lebanon
Ushering in an exciting new era for Solamon Energy, CEO Graeme Boyce proudly announced today the company has extended its reach beyond Caribbean waters and into the Middle East with the appointment of Mr Mazen Braish to the position of Senior Vice President. According to Boyce, Braish, effective... - January 25, 2012 - Solamon Energy Corp.
Solamon Announces Plans for Largest Caribbean Solar Farm; Jamaican Parishes to be Evaluated
After numerous visits and meetings with administrators and regulators this past year, Solamon Energy Corp. today proudly announced its program to build the largest solar power plant in the Caribbean in Jamaica. It is expected the program, estimated to cost $450 million, will enhance and improve the... - January 25, 2012 - Solamon Energy Corp.
PGA Champions Tour Event, The Allianz Championship to Showcase Golf Cart Solar Powered Golf Cart
Golf Cart Solar, a Sarasota, Florida-based solar technology company announced today that it has been approved as the solar golf cart supplier to The Allianz Championship, a PGA Champions tournament. Golf Cart Solar will be showcasing its solar technology on a select number of carts during the tour... - January 23, 2012 - Golf Cart Solar
Green Alternative Systems Announces New Investments in Natural Gas Infrastructure
Green Alternative Systems (GAS), provider of CNG inspections and conversions has announced new developments in the expansion of the natural gas fueling industry within the North American market. An investment by Boone Pickens, which totals $150 million, will be put toward Clean Energy Fuels Corp.,... - January 22, 2012 - Green Alternative Systems
Interect Solar Lunch & Learn
With the holiday season now behind us and a new year beginning, Interect Inc., a wholesale distributor of solar systems and provider of educational workshops, has started something a little bit different this year. During the week of Jan. 23rd to 27th, Interect Inc. will be hosting a Solar Lunch... - January 22, 2012 - Interect Inc
U of M Wins with Lighting at New Crisler Player Development Center
Energy Efficient Lighting Installed at State of the Art PDC will Reduce Costs and Improve Player Performance - January 20, 2012 - Full Spectrum Solutions
Kilwa Biomass Develops Biomass Research Tool for Biomass Developers
Kilwa Biomass Announces the Release of the Community Biomass Analytic Tool. CBAT Can Identify Biomass Resources and the Quantity of Biomass for Any County in the U.S. - January 20, 2012 - Kilwa Biomass
Tulsa Lawn Care Company Converting to Propane-Powered Equipment
Locally-owned Tulsa lawn care company LawnAmerica has recently converted most of its spray engines to run on clean-burning propane. - January 19, 2012 - Seed Technologies
GRC Announces Outstanding Geothermal Technical Presentations of 2011
Geothermal Resources Council announces honors for the best geothermal presentations showcased at the GRC Annual Meeting. - January 19, 2012 - Geothermal Resources Council
The Spencer Institute for Coach Training Offers Green Living Trends for 2012
With its ongoing focus on greener, cleaner living, The Spencer Institute recently offered its predictions for 2012 green living trends. The 2012 green trends focus on food, lifestyle and a greener economy. - January 17, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Consensus Energy and Applied Energy Conservation Systems Announce a Merger
Consensus Energy and Applied Energy Conservation Systems announce merging to offer broader energy efficiency consulting, services and modifications for commercial and industrial clients. - January 16, 2012 - Consensus Energy
US Woody Biomass Prices Have Dropped the Past Three Years; West Coast Prices Are the Lowest in the Country
Relatively low fossil fuel prices have reduced the demand and prices of woody biomass throughout the US the past three years, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review. The Pacific Northwest currently has the lowest biomass prices, slightly lower than the South, while the Northeast continues to have among the highest costs in the country. - January 14, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
The "Sun-Root" Living Roof System—Green Roofs Embrace Renewable Solar Energy
Green Roof Technology today announced the "Sun-Root" solar-living roof system, the first fully integrated, non-penetrative solar and extensive green roof system in North America. The "Sun-Root" living roof system is the most advanced green roofing technology available on the... - January 14, 2012 - Green Roof Service, LLC
REMA Elects New 2012 Officers and Expands Executive Committee
The addition of a second Vice President reflects REMA’s increasing scope of renewable energy activity. - January 14, 2012 - Renewable Energy Markets Association
Eagle Ford Shale Oil & Gas Training Classes Are Needed in 2012 to Keep Up with the Demands Near San Antonio Texas
ARWA - 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 more Eagle Ford Shale Training Classes on Saturday, January 21st, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport Hotel. - January 13, 2012 - American Right of Way Associates
Accurate Plumbing in Chico Completes "On-Demand Water Heater" Study
Accurate Plumbing recently performed a study of the different methods and models of "tankless" water heaters. In summary, gas-fired heaters tend to produce higher flow rates than electric ones. - January 13, 2012 - Accurate Plumbing
A Shade Greener Aim to Supply 35,000 Families with Free Solar by 2015
Free solar panel installer A Shade Greener Ltd announced that they will install 35,000 free solar installations in the UK by 2015. This will mean lower electricity bills for 35,000 families ensuring an average saving of 35% with many homes able to cut their bills in half. Whilst 2011 saw many free... - January 12, 2012 - A Shade Greener
RichmondBUILD Receives $20K in New Equipment from Abatix Corp. at the Request of ehs International, Inc. to Support Green Jobs Training for Richmond Residents
Abatix provides new equipment and supplies valued over $20,000 to support the City of Richmond’s award-winning green jobs training program. Abatix is a full service distributor of quality products to safety, construction, environmental, marine, remediation, healthcare and energy... - January 11, 2012 - ehs International, Inc
Solamon Solamon to Explore New Opportunities in Asia; Set to Participate in Energy Expo India
Solamon Energy Corp., experiencing continued successes in the Caribbean and unparalleled growth potential in Central America, is pleased today to announce its attendance at the upcoming Renewable Energy India 2012 Expo, scheduled to be held November 7-9 2012 at the India Expo Center, Greater Noida. - January 11, 2012 - Solamon Energy Corp.
EcoTronics in Durham, CT Has Been Selected as a Premier Supplier to the Trade for the First 60W Equivalent Omnidirectional LED Lamp
EcoTronics in Durham, CT has been selected as a premier supplier to the trade for the first 60W equivalent Omnidirectional LED Lamp. This pioneering product is the world’s most efficient omnidirectional standard screw-in base LED Lamp. Unlike most of the lamps in this category, this lamp... - January 10, 2012 - EcoTronics, LLC
Fast Track Alternative Fuel Project
Industrial Accessories Company (IAC), in conjunction with their wholly-owned construction subsidiary, Adelphi Construction, LC, provided Design Build services for a Midwest Farmer’s Cooperative, $6.6 million, 100,000 ton-per-year biomass pellet plant. The plant processes various agricultural... - January 07, 2012 - Industrial Accessories Company
IMG Lighting to Attend Go4Cleantech International Event (7-8th September)
IMG Lighting is providing new technology releases and product refreshes of its industrial and consumer lighting portfolio at the CES 2012 Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. IMG Lighting will debut new concept lighting technology utilizing both LED and OLED technology aims demonstrate the brightest of its... - January 04, 2012 - IMG Lighting
SunMaxx Solar Now Offers Turnkey Solar Electric Grid Tie Systems with Your Solar Hot Water System
SunMaxx Solar, a leading vertically integrated manufacturer of solar thermal systems and components, is pleased to announce that the company will now offer turnkey solar electric grid tie systems with your solar hot water system. In conjunction with SunMaxx Solar hot water kits, the company now... - January 04, 2012 - SunMaxx Solar
New Zealand’s Log Exports to China Account for One-Third of the Country’s Timber Harvest in 2011
Log exportation from New Zealand continues to rise at a record pace, with almost one-third of the country’s timber harvest being processed at sawmills in China. The high demand for logs from overseas has increased domestic sawlog prices to their highest levels in 15 years, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - January 03, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Shoals Technologies Group Receives ETL Listing to Ul 1741 for Multiple 600VDC Smart Combiner Boxes with Integrated Disconnects and SNAPShot String Level Monitoring
Shoals Technologies Group, the global leader in photovoltaic balance of systems components proudly announces it has received ETL certification to UL 1741 for multiple 600VDC smart combiner boxes with SNAPShot™ string-level monitoring and integrated DC disconnects. - January 03, 2012 - Shoals Technologies Group
LAGI Partnership with NYC Department of Parks & Recreation Announces Opening of Design Competition
Land Art Generator Initiative announces $20,000 in prize money for the competition open until July 1, 2012. The open call asks for large-scale artwork proposals for Freshkills Park that generate utility-scale renewable electricity for New York City. - January 03, 2012 - Society for Cultural Exchange, Inc.
LED Light and Power Celebrates the Launch of Their New Website, ledlightandpower.com
The company is a leading LED light supplier for several different industries as well as retail customers. They have launched a new website that will hopefully help them become the world's leading LED light distributor. - January 01, 2012 - LED Light and Power
SunMaxx Solar Announces Solar Thermal Storage Tank Manufacturing Facility in Binghamton, New York
SunMaxx Solar, a leading, vertically integrated manufacturer of solar thermal systems and components, is pleased to announce that they will begin offering non-pressure storage tanks out of their New York facility. SunMaxx manufactures a variety of solar hot water storage tanks designed for both... - December 31, 2011 - SunMaxx Solar
SunMaxx Solar Completes Solar Thermal Installation at Northern Arizona University (NAU)
SunMaxx Solar, a leading, vertically integrated manufacturer of solar thermal systems and components, is pleased to announce a solar thermal installation at Northern Arizona University earlier this year. The project encompasses over 5,300 square feet of SunMaxx ThermoPower VHP-30 evacuated tube... - December 31, 2011 - SunMaxx Solar
ReVenture Park™ and Catawba Lands Conservancy Partner to Protect Additional 175 Acres Along the Catawba River in North Carolina
Charlotte's first Eco-Industrial Park announces deal to create additional 175-acre conservation easement along one of the country's most endangered rivers. - December 30, 2011 - ReVenture Park
DNV and KEMA Create a World-Leading Energy and Sustainability Company
DNV and KEMA create a world-leading consulting and certification company within the cleaner energy, sustainability, power generation, transmission and distribution sectors. - December 28, 2011 - DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
Westside Solutions Induction Lighting Supplied to Speedy Q Markets
Kyle Lawrence, Vice President of Speedy Q Markets, taking advantage of DTE’s Utility Rebate Program chose Induction Lighting from Westside Solutions, Inc. - December 26, 2011 - Westside Solutions
SunMaxx Solar and Johnson Controls Install Solar Thermal Systems at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas
SunMaxx Solar, a leading, vertically integrated manufacturer of solar thermal systems and components, is pleased to announce the installation of a solar thermal system at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas. The project was conducted in conjunction with Johnson Controls and Intelligent Green Solutions. A... - December 25, 2011 - SunMaxx Solar
aTradeon RES Platform with Substantial Growth Across the Globe
Recruiting Renewable Energy Scouting Consultants to Support Expansion - December 25, 2011 - VisionConsult GmbH
Shoals Technologies Group Receives ETL Listing to UL 1741 for Multiple 1000VDC Smart Combiner Boxes with Integrated Disconnects and SNAPShot String Level Monitoring
Shoals Technologies Group, the global leader in photovoltaic balance of systems components proudly announces it has received ETL certification to UL 1741 for multiple 1000VDC smart combiner boxes with SNAPShot™ string-level monitoring and integrated DC disconnects. "Shoals has been... - December 24, 2011 - Shoals Technologies Group
SABIC’s New Lexan* EXL Copolymer Boosts Design Freedom for Next-Generation Miniaturized Photovoltaic Systems
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced a new, high-performance Lexan* EXL copolymer resin that addresses the fast-moving trend toward miniaturization of photovoltaic (PV) connectors and junction boxes. - December 24, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
The Expansion of Pulp Production in China Continues and the Lack of Domestic Wood Fiber Sources Has Resulted in Record Imports of Wood Chips in 2011
Chinese pulp mills increasingly have to rely on imported wood chips for their wood fiber needs. In 2011, record volumes are being imported mainly from hardwood plantations in Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia. Imported wood chip costs from Vietnam have gone up 40 percent in two years and are closing in on costs for chips shipped to Japan, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - December 23, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
ESA Renewables Enters Into Four Solar Operations and Maintenance Agreements
Turnkey solar solutions provider brings effective monitoring technology and years of power plant operation experience to the equation - December 22, 2011 - ESA Renewables
Wind Turbine OEMs Compete to Meet Higher Technology and Lower Price Expectations
MAKE Consulting has published its annual Wind Turbine Trends report. Analyzing an industry that faces intensifying challenges of wind development constraints, higher demands of wind asset owners and narrowing price premiums, MAKE expects technology to play a critical role in determining the success of wind energy market players. - December 22, 2011 - MAKE Consulting