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Biomass Thermal Energy Council to Host June 15 Webinar About Biomass Heating in Europe
On June 15 at 12 noon ET, BTEC will be hosting "Brits, Brussels and Biomass: The European Path to Renewable Heating." - June 13, 2011 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
NewAge(R) Industries Lights Up Rooftop with Largest Solar Array in Bucks County, Pa.; Congressman Fitzpatrick Praises Company’s Successes
Tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries installed a one megawatt rooftop solar panel system and hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 8, 2011. The system – the sixth largest of its type in Pennsylvania – is now in operation and provides 50 percent of the company’s energy needs. It is, to date, NewAge’s most challenging green initiative. In attendance was U.S. Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick (R-8) who said, “You’re demonstrating an example a lot of other manufacturing organizations should take a look at.” - June 12, 2011 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
ESI Solar Completes the First Large Scale Solar Canopy for Hershey's Chocolate World Including Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
This is Hershey’s first venture into large scale solar photovoltaics (PV) and they have made a very visible statement using solar PV to partially offset the facilities substantial electrical usage. In addition to producing renewable electricity from the sun, the solar canopy also serves a dual purpose in protecting visitors from the elements and providing an electric vehicle (EV) charging station. - June 11, 2011 - Energy Systems & Installation
Synapse Helps Make Clean Electricity Affordable for Low Income Households in India
Synapse Product Development engineers are currently helping Simpa Networks realize their idea to bring clean, safe, and sustainable energy services to 20 million people by 2020 through a pay-as-you-go in-home solar energy system. Synapse designed and built the Simpa Regulator™ prototypes currently being tested with customers in Bangalore, India. - June 10, 2011 - Synapse Product Development
Switchgear Systems Launches New Bypass Switch Range in Response to Overwhelming Demand from Large Facilities
Switchgear Systems Ltd, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of bespoke high current, low voltage switchgear, is responding to steep demand from the Voltage Optimisation industry, for bypass switches to safeguard installations on ever-larger facilities. Energy-hungry businesses such as... - June 10, 2011 - Switchgear Systems Ltd
On Site Manufacturing’s PEACH Supports First Ever NLE 2011 Simulated Earthquake Drill
Indiana Department of Homeland Security requested the PEACH® (a rapid deployment shelter system with integral electric power, air-conditioning and heating) to be deployed to support the first ever National Level Exercise to be designed around a 7.7 magnitude earthquake. This exercise was held... - June 10, 2011 - On Site Manufacturing
Shell vs. EPA in Alaskan Offshore Oil & Gas with Energy Digital
This month’s issue features an exclusive interview with U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Shell Alaska representative Curtis Smith in regard to the EPA’s continual blocking of offshore exploration permits - June 09, 2011 - WDM Group
SES 21 USA Joins Bosch Solar Energy in an Effort to Bring Solar to Consumers
SES 21 USA is proud to announce that they are one of two exclusive distribution partners with Bosch Solar Energy. Bosch is perhaps most known for producing superior auto parts and household appliances for more than one hundred years. Now Bosch has entered the Photovoltaics (Solar Energy) market... - June 08, 2011 - SES 21 USA
Nevada Company Diversifies by Creating "Green" Geothermal Jobs
HydroTech is “bucking the trend” by providing jobs in Nevada’s alternative energy sector. - June 08, 2011 - HydroTech Inc.
Miami Solar Energy Contractor Heliotropics Plugs Into Semantic Web with Web 3.0 Design by South Florida Web Designer WebReDesignMiami.com
This South Florida alternative energy enabler leverages Web 3.0 visibility, HTML5/CSS3 accessibility and jQuery functionality to convey a compelling proposition of lower taxes and utilities plus a smaller carbon footprint. - June 08, 2011 - WebFL.US
Q-Lab Wins Award to Improve Solar PV Module Durability
Q-Lab Corporation and several partners were recently awarded $2.9 million for a Solar-Durability and Lifetime Extension (S-DLE) Center project, as part of the Ohio Third Frontier program. Q-Lab is a recognized global leader in advanced weathering test equipment and services. The other program... - June 05, 2011 - Q-Lab Corporation
U.S. Government Awards GSA Contract to The Westmark Group
Westmark is a full-service environmental engineering and consulting firm with offices in Nevada, California, Arizona, and Washington. - June 03, 2011 - The Westmark Group
Solar Energy System Created on Seattle Rooftop to Power Student Computers in Nepal
While it is a truism that “knowledge is power,” two local technology engineers have created a solar power system that will demonstrate how “power is knowledge” to a remote, mountainous village of Shikha, Nepal. The plan, “Solar Energy for Shikha School,” was... - June 03, 2011 - Knowledge Mosaic Inc.
ElectraTherm Increases Power Output Range on Green Machine
ElectraTherm has expanded the power output range of its Series 4000 Green Machine generators by 15kW, now offering customers between 30-65kW of fuel-free, emission-free power from low-grade waste heat. - June 03, 2011 - ElectraTherm, Inc.
Join Radio Green Talk Host Diana Dehm, and "The Greenest Man in Hollywood" Ed Begley, Jr. & Rachelle Carson-Begley & Linda Adams, California EPA on June 4th & 5th, 2011
Join Radio Green Talk Host Diana Dehm, and listen to what the “The Greenest Man in Hollywood” Ed Begley, Jr. and his “Lighter Shade of Green and Health Expert” wife, Rachelle Carson-Begley, of the TV Hit Series “Living with Ed” along with Linda Adams, Secretary of California’s Environmental Protection Agency had to say about the State of California’s Environmental Education Initiative reaching 6.2 million K-12 students, June 4th and 5th, 2011 on the Radio Green Talk Radio Network. - June 02, 2011 - Radio Green Talk
Suntech to Discuss Thailand's Solar Leadership at Clean Power Asia
“Countries in Southeast Asia, such as Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines, may look to Thailand as they begin to craft legislation meant to encourage renewable energy generation,” says Andrew Beebe, Chief Commercial Officer, Suntech Power. Mr. Beebe will be discussing Thailand’s solar leadership and Thailand’s 44MW photovoltaic power plant, the region’s largest, with an audience of high-level global energy experts at Clean Power Asia in Bangkok from 28-30 June. - June 02, 2011 - Clean Power Asia
Society for Cultural Exchange Announces: Land Art Generator Initiative 2012 Competition for Public Art to Power Hundreds of Homes in New York City
Partnership with NYC Department of Parks & Recreation will solicit ideas for clean energy generating public artwork in Freshkills Park, Staten Island. - June 02, 2011 - Society for Cultural Exchange, Inc.
RASIRC Steamer Used in Fraunhofer ISE'S MWT-PERC Solar Cell Manufacturing Process - Steamer Helps Achieve 20.2% Efficiency in Mfr of Back-Contact Silicon Solar Cells
Fraunhofer Institute found RASIRC Steamers to yield 20.2% efficiency when producing back-contact silicon solar cells. The Steamer makes ultrapure water vapor for MWT and PERC solar cell manufacturing. - June 01, 2011 - RASIRC
Southern Nevada Solar Energy Society Hosts Golf Tournament June 25
Solar NV raises money for renewable energy education. - June 01, 2011 - Solar NV
San Luis Obispo Green Companies Celebrate the First Solar Fest with Local School
Solar festival raises awareness of sustainable practices among community members and school children. - May 28, 2011 - Solarponics
Solamon Meets with Barbados Minister of Energy; Discuss New Tariff Structure
Solamon executives meet with Barbados Minister of Energy and discuss a favourable tariff rate in the works. - May 27, 2011 - Solamon Energy
Educating the Next Generation of Energy Conservation Leaders – Surrey School District Partners with Pulse Energy for Conservation and Education
British Columbia’s largest, and one of its fastest growing school districts, has announced a partnership with energy intelligence provider, Pulse Energy. The relationship will assist the Surrey school district in meeting its goal of a 10,000,000 kWh reduction in energy use over the next five... - May 26, 2011 - Pulse Energy
Project Navigator, Ltd. Will Compete to Develop PV Solar Installations on New York City Landfills
Project Navigator, Ltd.'s (Brea, CA) solar project development team announced today plans to accelerate expansion to East Coast markets. PV Navigator (PVN), a leader in developing commercial scale, distributed PV Solar installations on closed landfills and Brownfield sites, expects to participate in New York City's plan to install PV solar facilities on thousands of acres of the City's landfill space. - May 26, 2011 - SunPods Inc.
REMA Webinar to Explore Potential Clean Energy Standard, Voluntary Market Interaction
Free registration now open for the webinar on June 2 at 2 PM ET - May 22, 2011 - Renewable Energy Markets Association
Focus on Thailand’s top solar power projects at Clean Power Asia in Bangkok next month
A visit to the world’s largest solar silicon thin-film power plant in the making is part of the programme of Clean Power Asia that is taking place in Bangkok from 28-30 June, when global power industry professionals, regional regulators, financiers and investors and technology providers will... - May 22, 2011 - Clean Power Asia
Launching of Energy Storage Systems to Reduce Costs and Carbon Emissions
Energy Storage Ltd., launched today its Delta series of Energy Storage Systems with energy capacity ranging from of 10kWh to 40kWh and the possibility of integrating multiples of these systems to achieve up to 400 kWh. The Energy Storage Systems are designed using the Company’s patent pending... - May 22, 2011 - Energy Storage Limited
Dedication Ceremony for the First Dry Fermentation Anaerobic Digester in the Americas
The dedication of the very first high solids dry fermentation anaerobic digester (HSAD) took place on May 18, 2011 at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. It will be the first biogas plant using this technology to go on-line, not only in the United States, but in all of the Americas. The facility,... - May 20, 2011 - BIOFerm Energy Systems
New Clark Energy Monitoring Systems Ideal for Solar, Submetering, Energy Transfer Systems
New Model DN-EM BTU/Energy Monitor tracks energy transfer in heating or cooling systems, ½” & ¾” pipe, temperatures to 185°F (85°C). - May 20, 2011 - Clark Solutions
NABCEP New Certificant, Local Solar Installer Earns Industry’s Most Prestigious Certification
Local Solar Installer Earns Industry’s Most Prestigious Certification Christopher Sabin, Owner of local business Sabin Electrical Services, LLC and Site Superintendent with Borrego Solar, has earned the industry’s leading recognition of expertise as a certified installer of solar... - May 19, 2011 - Sabin Electrical Services
Solamon CEO Appoints Brown SVP; Prioritizing Jamaica’s Opportunities First Task
Solamon Energy CEO Appoints Jamaican-born Ainsley Brown to the Position of Senior Vice President - May 19, 2011 - Solamon Energy
SunPods Inc. Signs 10MW LOI for Supplier Agreement with Renogy LLC
SunPods, a manufacturer of factory built solar arrays has signed a letter of intent for a two-year supplier agreement with Renogy LLC, for 10MW of photovoltaic modules. - May 18, 2011 - SunPods Inc.
Cogen Microsystems Demonstrates Commercial Prototype for Solar Thermal Heating and Electricity Generation
Cogen Microsystems (Cogen) today announced the successful trial of its production prototype Solar Thermal Heating and Electricity technology. - May 18, 2011 - Cogen Micro Systems
ODYNE Systems Signs Long Term Agreement with Remy International
Remy HVH250 Electric Motors to be Used with Odyne Plug-in Hybrid Systems - May 17, 2011 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Colorado Renewable Energy Society 2011 Awards Announced
Individual and Renewable Energy in Buildings Winners to Receive Awards June 3 at The Colorado Renewable Energy Society Conference. - May 15, 2011 - Colorado Renewable Energy Society
Solare Energy Now Sixth Among Solar Installers in San Diego
Solare Energy is now sixth among solar installers in San Diego. Recently released data by the California Solar Initiative places Solare Energy as the sixth largest in volume for residential solar panel installation in San Diego County for the first quarter of 2011. Solare Energy leaped to the sixth... - May 12, 2011 - Solare Energy
Avjet Biotech Concludes Contract with Continental Technologies
Developer of Small Distributive Biofuel Refineries Partners with Designer and Builder to Build Its Prototype and Commercial Scale RWR Systems. - May 12, 2011 - Avjet Biotech
McGill University Launches Bilingual Pulse Energy Dashboard for Energy Efficiency
As part of the rollout of its energy management program, McGill University unveiled a new bilingual online building energy management dashboard. The dashboard is one component of McGill’s new building energy management software, PulseTM. The software is a tool that which empowers... - May 10, 2011 - Pulse Energy
USP&E Join Hands with Leap Power to Market New Breed of Green Power Generation Solutions to Its Global Customers
USP&E’s knowledge and expertise together with Leap Power’s innovative solutions allow for the optimal combination of evolutionary, renewable and alternative energy sources with integrated solutions that eliminate unnecessary switchgear and redundant AC elements. - May 10, 2011 - Leap Power Solutions
Testa Produce to be Featured on Upcoming Episode of American Farmer
The Segment will Focus on Green Initiatives in the Produce and Food Production Industry - May 09, 2011 - DMG Productions, LLC
Energy Digital and Energy Exposition Announce Partnership in Gillette, Wyoming
Energy Digital and Energy Exposition announces their partnership for Energy Exposition 2011, which is taking place June 15th to June 16th. Energy Exposition 2011 is where 250 companies from 32 States and 2 Provinces exhibited last year, bringing with them upwards of 1,000 exhibitors and drawing a... - May 07, 2011 - WDM Group
Energy Digital and TradeFair Group Announce Partnership for LDC Gas Forums – Mid Continent in Chicago, IL
Energy Digital and TradeFair Group announce their partnership for LDC Gas Forums – Mid Continent, which is taking place September 12th to the 14th. The LDC Gas Forums, comprised of 5 regional conferences held annually in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and Canada (in conjunction with... - May 07, 2011 - WDM Group
Solamon Announces Renewable Energy Plan for Jamaica
Solamon Energy’s Apollo Acres to Cover Old Bauxite Mines in Jamaica. - May 07, 2011 - Solamon Energy
Russell's Lifestyle Heating & Cooling Shows You How Energy Efficient Appliances Can Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Your carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions caused by you as an individual, a company or organisation, or a product. Greenhouse gases contribute to climate change and can be emitted from a wide variety of sources, from transport to the production and use of food, fuels,... - May 06, 2011 - Russell's Lifestyle Heating And Cooling
Cheaper, Greener, Alternative Energy Storage at Stevens
Students at Stevens Institute of Technology are working on a supercapacitor that will allow us to harness more solar energy through biochar electrodes for supercapacitors, resulting in a cleaner, greener planet. - May 06, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
CTR is Now Offering Sales & Rentals of Electrical Power/Energy Monitors and Power Quality Analyzers
CTR, a Canadian technology rental business serving Toronto and Southwestern Ontario, is now offering sales and rentals of Electrical Power/Energy Monitors, Power Quality Analyzers, and Power Loggers. CTR was founded in 2005 by rental industry veteran Stuart Laurie whose background includes over... - May 05, 2011 - CTR Computer & Technology Rentals
NaturEner Announces Commencement of Operations for the NaturEner Operations Center
San Francisco, California based NaturEner USA, LLC, a renewable energy company, announced today the commencement of operations for its NaturEner Operations Center, a fully enabled, state-of-the-art, 24/7, real-time desk located in NaturEner’s San Francisco Headquarters, with the purpose of... - May 05, 2011 - NaturEner USA, LLC
BLU-JET Announces Participation in American Farmer Television Series
The episode will concentrate on the role of precision agriculture within modern farming practices. - May 04, 2011 - DMG Productions, LLC
Oil & Gas Training Classes in the Energy Shale Plays
ARWA - American Right of Way Associates announced today that due to the demands of the oil and gas companies currently drilling in Texas, ARWA will hold Two Energy Shale Training Classes on Saturday, May 9th, 2011 at the Barnett Shale Training Center in Fort Worth Texas. The first class is titled... - May 02, 2011 - American Right of Way Associates
Avjet Biotech in Negotiation for Strategic Relationship with BioJet
International Supply Chain Integrator to Use Avjet Biotech Refineries to Produce Aviation Biofuel - April 30, 2011 - Avjet Biotech
Buro Happold Project Achieves “Living” Status Under the Living Building Challenge Certification Program
The Living Building Challenge, a performance- and operations-based standard designed to reduce energy and promote sustainability, is one of the world’s most advanced green building certifications. This project is the third ever to attain the highest possible rating. - April 30, 2011 - Buro Happold