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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
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
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
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
New BTEC Webinar Focuses on Public Perception of Biomass Energy
Registration is now open for the free educational webinar on August 30 at 1PM ET, 10AM PT. - August 18, 2011 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
Frisomat Decisively Invests in Green Energy
6.000 solar panels, good for an annual CO² reduction of 372 tons. - August 18, 2011 - Frisomat industrial buildings
Barron Partners Continues to Invest in Tennessee-Based Company, Choice Solar Solutions
Choice Solar Solution; backed by global clean-tech investment company; Barron Partners, “facilitates” green job growth in Tennessee, with the opening of its East Tennessee branch - August 17, 2011 - Choice Solar and Geothermal
North American Wood Pellet Capacity Set to Increase to Serve Markets in Europe and Asia
European demand for wood pellets has to a large extent, driven the expansion of pellet capacity in both the US and Canada the past five years. The North American Wood Fiber Review reports that in coming years, it is likely that demand for pellets will increase not only in Europe, but also in Asia and North America, which will generate new opportunities for pellet producers, particularly in Western Canada and Eastern US. - August 16, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
Advanced Film Solutions Exhibiting Energy Window Tinting at The Orlando Home & Garden Show, September 9-11, 2011, Orange County Convention Center
Advanced Film Solutions announced their participation at the Orlando Home & Garden Show being held, September 9-11, 2011, at the Orange County Convention Center. Solar and Solar security window tinting is a practical, economic and cost-effective aftermarket solution for lowering monthly... - August 16, 2011 - Advanced Film Solutions
APS Solar Partners with Houston Habitat to Reduce Neighborhood’s Energy Consumption
Alternative Power Solutions Corp., dba APS Solar has partnered with Houston Habitat for Humanity to bring a local Houston neighborhood closer to net zero energy consumption. - August 15, 2011 - Alternative Power Solutions
Solare Energy Adds PPA and Subsidized Loan as Financing Options for Solar Power in San Diego
Installing solar panels in San Diego and making energy efficiency upgrades to homes with Solare Energy just got even easier and lower in cost. - August 13, 2011 - Solare Energy
Avjet Biotech Releases Podcast on Red Wolf Refining System
Unique Refining System Creates Aviation Biofuel from Renewable Native Feedstocks - August 13, 2011 - Avjet Biotech
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Completion Operations Underway on Breitling-Turner #2
Breitling Oil and Gas today announced that the Breitling-Turner #2 in Hardeman County, Texas is being completed as a possible oil and gas producer after reaching a total vertical depth of 7,900 feet. The well was subsequently logged by Halliburton and based on analysis by Breitling’s... - August 11, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Simple Drainback Kits with Flat Plates and Evacuated Tubes Are Now SRCC OG300 Certified
SunMaxx Solar's HelioMaxx SDB system was designed to bring the simplicity of drainback systems together with some of the better characteristics of pressurized systems to create the easiest installation on the market. Their newly released 3rd Generation System is even more efficient in its design, components and function. The Kit has also been OG-300 Certified by the SRCC - August 10, 2011 - SunMaxx Solar
Greencrest Energy Solutions Announces the Launch of New Website
Greencrest Energy Solutions, an energy services provider has just launched their newly branded website. The site is specifically designed to offer resources, product information & support services to business owners, energy & facility managers and various government agencies. Critical... - August 09, 2011 - Greencrest Energy Solutions
Rentricity Wins 2011 New Energy Symposium Cleantech Award
Rentricity Inc., a supplier of smart hydrokinetic energy recovery systems for the water and wastewater industry, earned one of three awards for its “Building a Smart & Sustainable Water Grid” presentation at the Sixth Annual New Energy Symposium held in New York City last week. - August 08, 2011 - Rentricity Inc.