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Greensleeves Works with Kettering University on Greenhouse Project for Depressed Neighborhoods
Kettering University welcomed Greensleeves to assist in a portion of this work because of significant experience in the green energy field. - March 16, 2011 - Greensleeves LLC
Top Projects in South Africa, China’s Construction Explosion, Green Hotels and a Look at Eco-Cities in March’s Construction Digital
Top projects shaping South Africa, profiles green hotels, reveals the truth about eco-cities and delves into China’s construction boom - March 15, 2011 - WDM Group
A Brighter Future for the Planet is the Goal as Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Goes Dark for Earth Hour 2011
For the Third Year, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Around the Globe Join Together to Mark Environmental Awareness Event. Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket to turn all non-essential lights off for an hour and stage F&B events such as a candlelit beachfront buffet dinner and Earth Hour 2011 management cocktails. - March 15, 2011 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Wood Pellet Exports from the US and Canada to Europe Reached 1.6 Million Tons in 2010, a Doubling of Shipments in Just Two Years
Over the past two years, North America has become a major supplier of wood pellets to Europe. In 2010, an estimated 1.6 million tons of pellets were shipped from the US and Canada to the Netherlands, the UK and Belgium, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. This is a doubling of volume compared to 2008. - March 12, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
Beyond Solar Panels: Six Types of Solar Power Plants in Energy Digital
The March issue of Energy Digital is available to read exclusively online to all energy industry leaders from around the globe. This month’s cover story explores the various types of solar power plants harnessing the power of the sun, beyond the photovoltaic panel. Industry leaders turn to... - March 12, 2011 - WDM Group
Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City: the Greenest City in the World with Energy Digital
The March issue of Energy Digital is available to read exclusively online to all energy industry leaders from around the globe. This month’s issue features Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City, hailed as the city of the future and the greenest city in the world. You will want to pack your bags and... - March 12, 2011 - WDM Group
GreenTech Energy Services Joins List of CAN DO Energy Solutions Providers
GreenTech Energy Services of Maple Shade, N.J., which provides lighting retrofits for commercial facilities, has been added to the portfolio of screened, certified vendors for CAN DO Energy Solutions, a program created by the economic development agency of Greater Hazelton, Pennsylvania. CAN DO... - March 12, 2011 - GreenTech Energy Services
MEGAJOULE Inovação Announces Results of the Ongoing WindieTM Validation Programme
MEGAJOULE|Inovação released results of the ongoing Windie™ Validation Programme. In its commitment to provide an increasingly better service to its clients, MEGAJOULE|Inovação performs continuing validation studies of its CFD results. In its “Windie™... - March 11, 2011 - MEGAJOULE
Energy Results Introduces Home Energy Efficiency Services in the Chicago Metro Area
Energy Results today announced the introduction of its energy efficient home service offering, available throughout the greater Chicago metropolitan area. Visit EnergyResults.com to learn more. - March 11, 2011 - Energy Results LLC
Enertia Engineering Announces Free Trial Units for Commercially Available Anti-Islanding Protection Technology
Enertia Engineering Ltd., a leading electrical equipment company, is pleased to announce, after 2 years of research, development, and commercialization, the EnerPulsar Anti-Islanding protection system is now commercially available in North America. - March 10, 2011 - Enertia Engineering
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Present at Power Generation World Africa 2011
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO Chris Faulkner to Present at Power Generation World Africa 2011. - March 08, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas
AltaTerra Research to Discuss On-site Solar Policies and Incentives in Upcoming Briefing
Distinguished speakers from AltaTerra Research and the Solar Electric Industry Association will discuss on March 17 how solar policies are motivating business and institutional customers to “go solar” and what policy changes can be expected for 2011 and beyond. - March 05, 2011 - AltaTerra Research
WholeSolar Opens New Office in Coronado, California
2009 San Diego solar startup, who emerged in La Jolla, has opened a new office in Coronado. Attributing their success to the 'growth and maturity' of the solar industry. - March 05, 2011 - WholeSolar
Solar Power Installation Expert in Philly Gains Help in Providing Internet Availability to Customers
As part of a campaign to increase Web presence and visibility to local customers, Aztec Solar Power in Philadelphia, PA, announces its partnership with the online advertising gurus at Prospect Genius. - March 03, 2011 - Aztec Solar Power
Calorique Heats Up New England Home Show as Oil Prices Skyrocket
iQ Radiant Heat by Calorique is a hit at the 2011 New England Home Show - March 02, 2011 - Calorique
CEIL’s GOVgreen Announces Call for Presentations
Conference Programming Underway for 2011 GOVgreen Conference and Exposition. - March 02, 2011 - Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership (CEIL)
Calorique’s Eddie Gilmartin Recognized as One of Irish Echo’s Top 40 Under 40
Eddie Gilmartin has been recognized by the Irish Echo with the prestigious Top 40 Under 40 Award. - February 28, 2011 - Calorique
Nova Power Group Announces a Bonus to Their Marketing Partnership Program for Solar Power Installers and Developers
Nova Power Group based in Radnor, PA, outside of Philadelphia with offices in New York and Princeton has announced today an extra benefit to their Marketing Partnership Program for Solar Power installers and Developers. Susan Smith, Director of Marketing of the Nova Power Group said... - February 27, 2011 - Nova Power Group
AeroTech Turbines Signs Major Contract in Tianjin
AeroTech Turbines Inc. has agreed a $135 million deal to supply its VAWT 2 wind turbines at selected sites in the industrial city of Tianjin, China. Speaking at a contract signing ceremony with the Tianjin Development and Planning Commission Chief Executive Officer Donald Shichin Lin expressed the... - February 26, 2011 - AeroTech Turbines Inc
Investors Gain Incentive to Invest in Odyne, a Waukesha Based Hybrid System Company
Odyne has been awarded $1.5 million in Tax Credits from the Wisconsin Department of Commerce. These credits are being used as an incentive for investors to invest in Odyne, a hybrid utility truck company. - February 25, 2011 - Odyne Systems, LLC
McGill University Selects Pulse Energy to Cut Campus Energy Use by 12%
McGill University and Pulse Energy partner to reduce campus building energy use. - February 24, 2011 - Pulse Energy
MTS Group USA, CJSS USA and True Energy UK Are Pleased to Announce They Have Entered Into a Joint-Venture Named SureChill Ltd UK
The MTS Group, CJSS LLC and True Energy Ltd. are pleased to announce they have entered into a joint-venture named Sure Chill Ltd. to manufacture and market next generation refrigerators and cooling units using revolutionary patented cooling technology powered by renewable solar power, mains electricity and other power sources. - February 23, 2011 - MTS Group
Farm Pilot Project Coordination (FPPC) Intensifies Nutrient Reduction Efforts in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
FPPC is holding its second annual regional summit in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed region next month, with a focus on the role of thermo chemical processes in capturing nutrients and reclaiming energy from the animal waste stream. - February 20, 2011 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.
Obama Announces 2012 Energy Budget, Cutting Hydrogen and Raising Investment Interests
President Barack Obama recently announced the U.S. 2012 energy budget before the U.S. Department of Energy. While the government has allotted $29.5 billion for the entire energy budget, it also calls for a $3.6 billion cut in research for natural gas, oil, and hydrogen. This could be seen as... - February 18, 2011 - WDM Group
Brazil Profiled as One of the Top 20 Countries Investing in Renewable Energy Sources in February’s Energy Digital
February’s issues of Energy Digital features an article profiling Brazil as one of the top 20 countries investing in renewable energy. Currently, Brazil acquires approximately 85 percent of its energy from renewable sources. This is causing investors to take a much closer look at partnering... - February 18, 2011 - WDM Group
Global Trade of Wood Chips Was Up in 2010 After a Sharp Decline in 2009 with China Becoming a Major Importer, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Global trade of wood chips was up 25 percent in 2010 because of increased production of pulp and paper products worldwide. China showed the greatest growth in chip imports with an increase over 400 percent in the past two years, as reported in the Wood Resource Quarterly. Australia continues to be the major exporter and shipped 11 percent more in 2010 than in the previous year. - February 16, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
Renewable Energy Investing Trends in February’s Issue of Energy Digital
Energy Digital announces its new Front of Book article featuring current trends in renewable energy investing. - February 16, 2011 - WDM Group
SunPods Inc. Received Letter of Intent from Project Navigator, Ltd. for a 2 MW Municipal Project
2MW Photovoltaic Solar Facility Planned on the Closed Big Bear, CA Landfill - SunPods received a Letter of Intent for a closed municipal landfill project. Project Navigator, Ltd. (PNL) via its solar power projects development group, PVNavigator (PVN), has entered into a lease option agreement with the County of San Bernardino to begin the site evaluation to develop the 2 MW photovoltaic (PV) solar facility. - February 16, 2011 - SunPods Inc.
Academy Solar Debuts at Raleigh Spring Home Show
Local Solar Company to Exhibit at the Raleigh Spring Home, Hot Tub and Landscape Show at the Raleigh Convention Center. - February 16, 2011 - Academy Solar LLC
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-South Cadena #1
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-South Cadena #1 in Duval County, Texas. - February 15, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas
The American Institute of Renewable Energy (AIRE) is Hosting a Free Solar and Weatherization Seminar Next Saturday
On Saturday, February 19th, the American Institute of Renewable Energy (AIRE) is hosting a free solar and weatherization seminar to those interested in receiving training in the solar and weatherization industries. - February 12, 2011 - American Institute of Renewable Energy (AIRE)
Oil and Gas Fraud Association Announces Stay-Safe Tips
Oil and Gas Fraud Association Announces Stay-Safe Tips on how to stay safe when investing in oil and gas drilling deals. - February 11, 2011 - Oil and Gas Fraud Association
2011 IEEE Online Conference on Green Communications to be Held September 26 – 29, 2011
IEEE ComSoc Emphasizes Need to Reduce Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Hosting Three-Day Event on Energy-efficient Communications & Green Technologies Totally Online - February 11, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
Enertia Engineering Installs Cold-Weather Solar Powered Street Lights in Kimberley, BC and Camrose, AB
Enertia Engineering Ltd., a leading electrical equipment company, is pleased to announce the installation of its commercially available solar powered street lights specifically designed for cold weather applications. - February 11, 2011 - Enertia Engineering
Breitling Oil and Gas Readies Drilling Plan for Breitling-South Cadena #1 Prospect
Breitling Oil and Gas to Spud Breitling-South Cadena #1 Prospect in Duval County, Texas. - February 10, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Greensleeves Expands Team in Findlay, Ohio
Jeffery Riggs, P.E. and Will Shiel, mechanical engineers, recently joined the Greensleeves team. They will be based out of the Ohio office. “We are very pleased to have both Jeffery and Will to assist in moving our green solutions forward and to work with our clients,” says Stephen... - February 08, 2011 - Greensleeves LLC
ERT Makes the Clean Energy Challenge Top 10
Evanston, IL-based Energy Recovery Technologies (ERT), with its ground-breaking High Efficiency Energy Recovery Ventilator (HE-ERV) that reduces HVAC-related energy costs and CO2 emissions for commercial and residential buildings by over 50%, is pleased to announce that it has been named one of ten finalists competing for a top prize of $100,000 in the 2011 Clean Energy Challenge sponsored by Clean Energy Trust. - February 07, 2011 - Energy Recovery Technologies
Garb Oil & Power Corporation Update to Shareholders (OTCQCB: GARB)
Garb Oil & Power Corporation (www.garbop.com) Updates Shareholders on new appointments. - February 07, 2011 - Garb Oil & Power Corporation
CETCO® Selected to Build the City of Philadelphia's First Solar Power Plant
CETCO’s Contracting Services Company diverse background and expertise proves to be advantageous in Philadelphia’s public works bidding process. - February 04, 2011 - CETCO
Wood Fiber Costs for Eastern Canada Pulp Mills the Lowest in 10 Years, and Lower Than in Most European Countries
Over the past 20 years, pulp mills in Eastern Canada have consistently had higher wood fiber costs than the mills in the Western provinces with the exception of a short period in 1995, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. In the 4Q/10, softwood chip prices had fallen in Quebec and Ontario and increased in British Columbia and Alberta resulting in the smallest cost gap between the two regions in 10 years. - February 03, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Speak at the World Investment Conference 2011
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Speak at the World Investment Conference 2011 in Chile. - February 03, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Speak at Coal Seam Methane World Australia 2011
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Speak at Coal Seam Methane World Australia 2011 on March 1 - March 3, 2011 - February 03, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Solar Maid Opens 41st Location
Solar Maid, the nation’s largest solar panel washing company has recently opened a new east coast office. New Jersey is the second most active solar state in the country and now developers, utilities and private system owners have a reliable national service brand to provide quality solar O&M services. - February 03, 2011 - The Solar Maid Company
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO Invited to Participate in Oil & Gas Outlook: Brazil 2011
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO Chris Faulkner will present at the Oil & Gas Outlook: Brazil 2011 conference held in Rio de Janeiro on February 24-25, 2011 - February 02, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Low Investment Solar Options Becoming a Reality in Tennessee
Solar Heat for under $1,500 - Tennessee-based, Solarinergy LLC is now offering low investment transitional solar units that will heat up to 1,200 SF by providing 14,000 BTU/daytime-hour using the sun and outdoor air -- all basically for free. - February 01, 2011 - Solarinergy, LLC
IEEE SmartGridComm 2011 Announces April 4, 2011 “Call for Papers” Deadline
2nd Annual Conference Dedicated to the Advance of Global Smart Grid Communications to be held October 17 – 20, 2011 in Brussels, Belgium - January 29, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
New Episodes on Advancements in Agriculture and Farming Broadcasting This Spring on "American Farmer"
The farming and agricultural community is the backbone of this great country and we are proud to highlight it. - January 29, 2011 - DMG Productions, LLC
The Wind Power in 2010
Updates and relevant information about the global database for wind energy - January 28, 2011 - The Wind Power
Breakthrough Supercapacitor Material US Patent Granted to Skeleton Technologies
Skeleton Technologies, an energy storage start-up located in Tartu, Estonia, receives US patent for supercapacitor material that allows the production of supercapacitors with roughly 50% higher energy density and 4× higher power density than those available on the market today. - January 27, 2011 - Skeleton Technologies
Redfish Technology Speaks on Transitioning from High Tech to Green Tech, Sponsor of Green Jobs & Entrepreneurship Fair February 16 Berkeley, CA
The Green Jobs & Entrepreneurship Fair is an opportunity for talent and cleantech companies to meet. Join Rob Reeves, Redfish Technology CEO & executive recruiter, for a panel discussion on transitioning from high tech to green tech. - January 26, 2011 - Redfish Technology Inc.