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Local Companies Celebrate Conservation at the Atascadero Zoo

The Charles Paddock Zoo celebrates the third annual Conservation Celebration. - October 05, 2011 - Solarponics

APS Solar Completes Green Mountain Sun Club Solar Project at The Fort Worth Zoo

Alternative Power Solutions Corp., (dba APS), recently installed a solar system at the Fort Worth Zoo on behalf of Green Mountain Energy Company’s Sun Club donation program. APS was selected by Green Mountain to install a 51.2 kilowatt (kW) system on the Zoo’s administration... - October 05, 2011 - Alternative Power Solutions

Odyne Systems, LLC to Showcase Plug-In Hybrid Systems for Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks in Booth 512 at the HTUF Show

Odyne’s Advanced Hybrid Propulsion System Featured on a Ford Chassis Reduces Fuel Consumption By Up to 50% - October 04, 2011 - Odyne Systems, LLC

TRWA Will Have an Exhibitor’s Booth at the Eagle Ford Shale DUG Conference Next Week in San Antonio, Texas

"I am honored that the folks with the Eagle Ford Shale DUG Conference & Hart Energy have asked me to teach a Right of Way Workshop on Monday October 10th, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas,” Mr. Valden said. - October 03, 2011 - TRWA, Inc.

BTEC and RPG Awarded Grant by U.S. Forest Service

Project will develop new opportunities for renewable heating and cooling of commercial buildings. - October 02, 2011 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council

Smart Homes in Amsterdam: Two Successful Consortiums Join Unique Home Energy Apps Forum

Two of the most progressive and forward-thinking smart home solutions consortiums have confirmed their presence at the Smart Homes 2011 conference and expo in the Amsterdam RAI from 4-6 October. The consortiums are Energy@home, consisting of Enel, Telecom Italia, Indesit Company & Electrolux,... - October 02, 2011 - Smart Homes

AltaTerra Briefing to Feature Growing Use of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) in Green Power Strategies, and Whole Foods Case Study

On October 12th, AltaTerra Research, along with leading sustainability and green power experts, will discuss how corporations and institutions are utilizing RECs to help meet sustainability goals, and provide best practices for buying and communicating the value of RECs. - October 01, 2011 - AltaTerra Research

Ceram Launches Sustainability Services

Ceram, the international materials technology consultancy, is pleased to announce that it has now formalised its offering around sustainability with the setting up of a dedicated Sustainability Team and the launch of a range of Sustainability Services. - October 01, 2011 - Lucideon

Texas Firm Gets Permit for Offshore Wind Platform Test

The US Army Corps of Engineers has issued a permit to Offshore Wind Power Systems of Texas to install and test a mobile jack-up platform designed to support a minimum 5MW turbine off Corpus Christi in the Gulf of Mexico. - September 30, 2011 - Offshore Wind Power Systems of Texas llc

Solamon CEO Graeme Boyce Set to Address CREF Attendees

Graeme Boyce will be joined by other 3 other Solamon executives at the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum. - September 30, 2011 - Solamon Energy

Storage Village of Millersville, MD Installs 99kW Solar Electric System

Storage Village “Goes Solar” continuing to help the environment & local community. Storage Village expanded their commitment to the community’s well-being with the completion of a 99 kW Solar Electric PV System, which became fully operational at their Millersville property... - September 30, 2011 - Green Street Solar

Odyne Systems, LLC to Showcase Hybrid Power Truck System with Partner Remy, Inc. in Booth 4551 at the 2011 ICUEE Show

Odyne’s Advanced Hybrid Propulsion System Featured on an International Chassis Reduces Fuel Consumption by Up To 50% - September 28, 2011 - Odyne Systems, LLC

D & R Energy Services Inc. Completes Phase One of Anaerobic Digester Project

Food waste to BioGas project moves toward second phase and closer to equipment production. - September 25, 2011 - D & R Energy Services, Inc

Solamon Set to Assist Jamaican Government Meet Targets

Opportunities for Solamon Energy are real as the potential for solar in Jamaica is tremendous. - September 24, 2011 - Solamon Energy

Texas Firm, Eolica Brasil in Offshore Wind Platform Talks

A Texas company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with private wind developer Eolica Brasil over the supply of a mobile offshore jack-up platform for meteorological testing off the Brazilian state of Ceara - September 23, 2011 - Offshore Wind Power Systems of Texas llc

Birkel Electric Becomes the First Electrical Contractor in the St. Louis Area to Go Solar

Birkel Electric announces the completion of a 10 kW Grid Interactive Photovoltaic System that has been installed on the roof of their office headquarters at 652 Trade Center Avenue in Chesterfield, MO. - September 22, 2011 - Birkel Electric

Avalor Energy Corporation to Host Renewable Energy Seminar

Free Seminar: "Powering the Green Economy Around the Clock" October 8th at 10:00AM in Beverly Hills, CA about the latest advances in renewable energy technologies and how large-scale renewable energy production can replace fossil fuels for generating electricity. - September 20, 2011 - Avalor Energy Corporatoin

Darby Township Saves "Green" by Going Green

Darby Township will be looking brighter this fall as the old street lights are replaced with state-of-the-art induction cobra heads installed by GreenTech Energy Services. These energy-efficient lights will dramatically cut carbon emissions and utility costs as well as operational costs. At the same time, they will improve the level and quality of lighting, enhancing safety and security throughout public areas. - September 18, 2011 - GreenTech Energy Services

BTEC Next Webinar to Compare and Contrast Woody and Agricultural Biomass

This webinar will examine the similarities and differences between woody and non-woody biomass with regards to supply, feedstock processing, and combustion. Additionally, the webinar will identify opportunities and challenges for expanding agricultural biomass to new markets and end users. - September 17, 2011 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council

Advanced Film Solutions Exhibiting at the Orlando Home Show

Advanced Film Solutions has announced their participation at the Orlando Fall Home Show, October 7-9, 2011 at the Orange County Convention Center. Advanced Film Solutions installs aftermarket insulating films manufactured by Solutia Performance Films, the world leader in window film sales and... - September 16, 2011 - Advanced Film Solutions

7AC Technologies Announces Completion of Investment Round for Energy Efficient Air Conditioning

7AC Technologies Inc. announces the completion of an investment round led by the Clean Energy Venture Group (CEVG) and 1&12 Ventures. - September 16, 2011 - 7AC Technologies Inc.

Green Alternative Systems Now Offering New Alternative Fuel Options

CNG systems provider adds another fuel alternative for the transportation industry - September 16, 2011 - Green Alternative Systems

Dunkermotor Introduces CANopen, Profibus, Modbus Enabled Solar Tracker Motors

Embedded intelligence reduces bus traffic and can take over mission critical motion control functions when network is down. - September 14, 2011 - Dunkermotoren USA Inc.

Tidal Today: Lowering the Cost of Marine Energy Generation

As the tidal industry moves towards full scale multi megawatt arrays, one of the main challenges facing the sector is lowering project overheads, as reviewed by Tidal Today. - September 14, 2011 - Tidal Today

Greensleeves’ Energy Exchange™ to be Part of University of Findlay’s Davis Street Addition

Greensleeves’ Energy Exchange™ was selected because it is estimated to reduce long term energy cost by more than 50%. - September 13, 2011 - Greensleeves LLC

Solar Energy Africa to Give Practical Take on Renewable Energy on the Continent

South African Energy and Public Enterprises Ministers, Elizabeth Dipuo Peters and Malusi Gigaba are both speaking at the opening session of the upcoming Solar Energy Africa conference in Johannesburg from 19-20 September. - September 13, 2011 - Solar Energy Africa

George Burnes, CEO, Smartcool Systems Discusses Energy Efficiency and Conservation on the Organic View Radio Show with Host, June Stoyer, September 12, 2011 at 4pm EST

President of Smartcool Systems Inc. to discuss innovative technologies that will reduce carbon footprints, energy consumption, and energy cost. - September 12, 2011 - The Organic View Radio Show

Alameda County Gives $400 Off Green Real Estate Training

Training Teaches Real Estate Professionals how to Help Clients Save Money by Going Green - September 11, 2011 - Build It Green

Alternative Power Solutions Receives 2011 Houston Award

Alternative Power Solutions has been selected for the 2011 Houston Award in the Solar Energy Equipment category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). - September 10, 2011 - Alternative Power Solutions

Alternative Power Solutions Completes Solar Install and Helps Homeowner Make Sense of Solar Refinance ROI

Texas summers are relentless, and many homes are not up to the challenge of keeping the residents cool while keeping electric bills low. This poor combination of heat and inefficiency led a Houston family to seek an investment that would provide them with financial security and stability during... - September 09, 2011 - Alternative Power Solutions

ESA Renewables Complete Power Plant Monitoring Solution Includes Both Inverter Hardware and Software

Total solution eliminates need for separate hardware and software companies, resulting in a single source responsibility for more streamlined monitoring. - September 08, 2011 - ESA Renewables

Harris County Housing Authority Creates Green Affordable Housing for Seniors

Affordable housing for seniors goes green, sets example for industry and HUD. Cypresswood Estates, a Platinum LEED community, is finalist for Best Example of Green Building Concepts award. - September 07, 2011 - Harris County Housing Authority

Charitable Request Results in a New Solar-Tech Bag by Project Runway Designer

The Ultimate Duffel Bag for Modern People is Built with Solar Panels to Charge Mobile Tech While “On The Go” - September 06, 2011 - SilvrLining

REOSE Showcasing Sustainable Prototype Containerized Housing Development

New Orleans’ Sustainable Home Model to Promote Green Materials, Appliances, Equipment, and Furnishings That Can be Packaged and Shipped Internationally - September 03, 2011 - Oceansafe

Lighting Costs Reduced 83% with LED Spotlights from GlacialLight

GlacialLight is excited to see its product lines being used to make businesses more successful and at the same time benefiting society by offering lighting products that have longer lifetimes and save more energy than traditional lighting, emit no harmful UV or IR radiation, and contain no hazardous materials such as mercury. - September 03, 2011 - GlacialTech Inc

Oil and Gas Training in the Eagle Ford Shale

Right of Way Acquisitions Training and Land Title Research Training classes near San Antonio, Texas. - September 02, 2011 - American Right of Way Associates

Phasor.com Initiates Operation in the Smart Grid Domain

Phasor.com is a new online informational resource in the smart grid domain. It provides essential information about the technologies that are most likely to impact the smart grid, and lifts the veil of mysticism that until today, characterizes the elusive smart grid. Phasor.com provides industry articles, scientific abstracts, career advice, trend analysis and news about the smart grid. - September 01, 2011 - Phasor: Smart Grid Technology

Museum of Discovery and Science Offers Free Smart Watts Home Energy Saver Workshops to Fort Lauderdale Residents

Saturday: September 10, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. Wednesdays: September 7, 14, 21, 28, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Broward Main Library 100 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 During the workshops,... - September 01, 2011 - Museum of Discovery and Science

Factory Direct Drapes ™ Plants Over 400 Trees in National Forests

Factory Direct Drapes™, a custom drapery and curtain manufacturer, is helping put an end to global warming. So far, they have planted over 400 trees in forests across the USA! - August 31, 2011 - Factory Direct Drapes

Odyne Systems Awarded DOE and SCAQMD Contracts

Department Of Energy and South Coast Air Quality Management District Award Cost Shared Project to Odyne to Design and Evaluate Advanced Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles - August 31, 2011 - Odyne Systems, LLC

Microhydro Project Database to be Launched at Hydropower Africa in September

A database detailing all microhydro installations in Eastern and Southern Africa will be launched at the upcoming Hydropower Africa conference and exhibition in Johannesburg from 19-23 September. The web-based database will show current developments and provide information while hydropower industry... - August 29, 2011 - Hydropower Africa

ESA Renewables Opens Construction Office in Clay County

New office in Hayesville, North Carolina will facilitate future growth of solar energy in North Carolina. - August 27, 2011 - ESA Renewables

TAG Smart Grid Society Hosts Seminar on Distributed Battery Storage

Dan Rastler, senior project manager for the energy storage program at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Palo, Alto, Calif., will be the keynote speaker at a Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Smart Grid society seminar on battery storage Aug. 30.Industry Expert Will Provide Keynote at August 30th Event. - August 24, 2011 - TAG think

D. C. Taylor Co. Sponsors MiniCo Webinar on Solar-Ready Roofing for Self-Storage Facilities

The green building trend in the self-storage industry continues to grow both for new construction and existing facilities. On September 21, 2011, D. C. Taylor Co. Regional Manager Michael O’Bryant will present the free webinar “A Solar-Ready Roof: What it Means and How to Get One”... - August 24, 2011 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC

LifeSpan Again Named to Inc. 5000

LifeSpan Technology Recycling announced today that the company has once again been named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list, a compendium of the most entrepreneurial and fastest growing companies in America. The company was also included in last year’s list. LifeSpan President Dag Adamson... - August 23, 2011 - LifeSpan

Solar Photovoltaic Installation Workshop at Stevens on August 25

Stevens Institute of Technology is offering a PV installation workshop on August 25 at the build site for the Empowerhouse Solar Decathlon Competition entry. - August 20, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology

Excitement High but Questions Loom Large About Indian Solar Industry: Highlights from 5th Renewable Energy India 2011 Expo

Mercom Communications India, Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Mercom Capital Group, a global clean energy communications and consulting firm, attended the 5th Renewable Energy India 2011 Expo held in New Delhi, India by Exhibitions India Group last week. With over 190 eminent speakers and 527 exhibitors... - August 20, 2011 - Mercom Capital Group, llc