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Atascadero Solar Company Becomes the First to Use New Solar Technology on California's Central Coast
Solarponics offers new solar systems that are twice as efficient as popular PV panels. - April 30, 2011 - Solarponics
LAPD’s Bicycle Coordination Unit to Begin Field-Testing Electric Bicycles
Currie Technologies® to Present IZIP Express™ Police Edition ebikes to LAPD Deputy Chief Hara on Wednesday May 11th at 9:30 AM. - April 29, 2011 - Currie Technologies
Greenwood Management Welcomes Global Timber Price Recovery
Sustainable Brazilian forestry management and investment firm Greenwood Management has welcomed the news that lumber prices are growing worldwide. The growth is largely thanks to demand from the Far-East, not the least in China and Japan. The latest Wood Resource Quarterly report on lumber prices... - April 29, 2011 - Greenwood Management ApS
Stevens Multi-Disciplinary Systems Design Project Saves Lives and Money for the Military
Seventeen students at Stevens Institute of Technology are participating in a multi-disciplinary design initiative, sponsored by the Department of Defense (DoD) and designing an efficient and sustainable Advanced Expeditionary Housing System (AEHS) for remote combat operations and disaster relief. - April 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
ASDMedia Expands Into Energy Market
Today ASDMedia announced the launch of its Global Energy Watch website, GlobalEnergyWatch.com. - April 27, 2011 - ASD Media BV
Rentricity Inc. Presents "Building a Smart & Sustainable Water Grid" to Delegates at American Water Works Association Meetings
Frank Bursic, Rentricity’s Mid Atlantic/Ohio Valley/Canadian Regional Director, will participate at the American Water Works Association Meetings being held in Pennsylvania and Ontario, Canada. The Pennsylvania AWWA Chapter event was held on April 20 - 21 at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PA. - April 25, 2011 - Rentricity Inc.
ICLEI USA and Office Depot Celebrated Major Expansion of Green Business Challenge at the New York Stock Exchange April 21
Triangle J Council of Governments, NC Join Innovative Program to Reduce GHG Emissions and Energy Consumption Among Businesses and Commercial Buildings – Millions of Dollars in Savings for Participants. - April 25, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Author Colby Van Wagoner Releases New Book Earth Mongers
Author Colby Van Wagoner releases his 4th book, entitled, Earth Mongers. The book explores the fall of ancient civilizations, wars from the 19th to 21st century, natural and man-made disasters and the crisis of the negative impact global warming is having on the environment. With a combination of... - April 24, 2011 - Colby Van Wagoner
Solar Maid Launches the New 38/48 Panel Scrubber
The Solar Maid Company has just released the new Solar Maid Water Feed 38/48 Panel Scrubber. The first tool designed specific for labor cost reductions within the solar O&M market. - April 23, 2011 - The Solar Maid Company
Factory Direct Drapes™, a Custom Drapery and Curtain Manufacturer, Will be Planting Trees for Earth Day 2011 to Help Put an End to Global Warming
With the help of the Arbor Foundation, Factory Direct Drapes™ will support Green initiatives by planting a tree in American National Forests for every single order between Earth Day, April 22nd and April 25th. In addition, all customers using the discount code GREEN11 during checkout will receive not only 45% off their order, but Free Shipping as well. - April 22, 2011 - Factory Direct Drapes
ecoShuttle Event Aims to Raise Funds & Garden Beds for Local Charity
ecoShuttle, a sustainable charter bus company based in Portland, OR, is planning a fundraising party at their new location. The soiree is an effort to promote ecoShuttle’s participation in Portland’s Growing Gardens program Dawn of the Bed. The company is holding the family-friendly party at their headquarters Sunday, May 1st located at 2420 NE Columbia Boulevard in northeast Portland. Party-goers can expect to find live music, delicious food, beer, wine, a silent auction, crafts and more. - April 22, 2011 - ecoShuttle
Sun City Solar and Tulsa Tech Form Sponsoring Company Partnership
The Tulsa Technology Center and Sun City Solar Energy have formed a work-based program for the Technology Center’s electrical students. Master Electrician Larry Batson from Tulsa Technology and Installation Manager Garret Roth of Sun City Solar Energy will teach students how to install solar... - April 22, 2011 - Sun City Solar Energy
20 Training Sessions Across Africa
The twentieth training session held in Harare for solar professionals. - April 21, 2011 - African Energy
Rentricity Completes Energy Recovery Installation in New England Water Treatment Plant
Rentricity’s twin-turbine 62 Kilowatt Micro Hydro Flow-to Wire System design creates green electricity for the City of Keene. - April 20, 2011 - Rentricity Inc.
SABIC Innovative Plastics Teams with IAV GmbH to Develop EV & Hybrid Vehicle Powertrain Solutions with Advanced Lightweight Thermoplastics
SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced its collaboration with IAV GmbH, a world leader in advanced vehicle and powertrain systems, to develop advanced thermoplastic solutions that can replace metal in electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid powertrain components. Specifically, the two companies are... - April 20, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
LED Task Light Enhances Visual Performance and Reduces Energy Cost
Wave Light LEDs have many advantages over compact fluorescent lights, such as lower energy costs, longer lifetime (up to 50,000 hours), adjustable illumination area, a 10-level dimmer control and is LEED credit eligible. - April 17, 2011 - SpaceCo Business Solutions
Company Reveals New Technology to Change Fiberglass Disposal… Global Fiberglass Solutions
Bellevue, WA based multinational company now in communication with international fiberglass manufacturers, state and national government representatives to build and manage facilities to collect and recycle fiberglass on a national basis. - April 15, 2011 - Global Fiberglass Solutions
American Sensor Technologies the Only EC79 Approved Sensor Supplier in the World
Pressure Sensors EC79 Certified for Use on Hydrogen Powered Vehicles - April 14, 2011 - American Sensor Technologies
Bayer MaterialScience LLC's Makrolon® Polycarbonate Satisfies Strict Safety Tolerance Requirements in Fuel Cell Application
When selecting a material that could be used to form proprietary components of its new fuel cell, ReliOn Inc. turned to a proven plastic material: polycarbonate from Bayer MaterialScience LLC. ReliOn’s E-1100™ hydrogen fuel cell provides 1,100 watts of power. Its modular, compact... - April 14, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Business Review USA and ASES Announce Partnership for The National Solar Conference 2011 in Raleigh, N.C.
Business Review USA announces their partnership with the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) for the ASES National Solar Conference, which is taking place May 17 through May 21, 2011. The ASES National Solar Conference is the longest-running solar conference in America and will be celebrating its... - April 13, 2011 - WDM Group
Construction Digital Takes a Look Inside TD Bank’s Net-Zero Energy Store in the April Issue
An inside look at TD Bank’s net-zero energy store in Florida - April 13, 2011 - WDM Group
Twelfth Five Year Plan to Drive Rapid Growth in China’s Smart Meter Market – Quality Concerns Loom Large
GCiS China Strategic Research has published a study of the China market for electric smart meters. The study estimates an RMB 10 + Bn market with growth rates in excess of 25% last year, driven by grid purchases. High volume and low price purchases have raised concerns about the quality of some smart meters. - April 13, 2011 - GCiS China Strategic Research
DirectRooms.com – Attend Solar Expo Exhibition in Verona on 24 May 2011
DirectRooms.com is pleased to announce the Solar Expo on 4 May 2011 at the Verona Exhibition Centre, Italy. - April 13, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
The Top Projects in Central America in April’s Construction Digital
Construction Digital, the top digital media source for global construction news and information, investigates buildings inspired by the natural world, offers an inside looked at TD Bank’s net-zero energy store and profiles the top projects in Central America in the April issue. April’s... - April 12, 2011 - WDM Group
Renewable Geothermal Energy Pumps Up Heat’s Power Potential in Energy Digital
The April issue of Energy Digital is available to read exclusively online to all energy industry leaders from around the globe. This month’s issue features a look inside geothermal power plants and they uncover the top ten geothermal hot-spots around the world. Industry leaders turn to... - April 12, 2011 - WDM Group
ICLEI USA Issues the Following Statement in Response to the President’s Call for Increased Energy Independence and New Investments in 21st Century Clean Energy Technology
President Obama renewed his call for America to become more energy independent by increasing the use of clean and renewable energy technologies that will reduce our reliance on foreign oil, maximize energy efficiency, and protect the environment. During a speech to students at Georgetown... - April 12, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Seco Tools and EETN to Inaugurate First Solar PV System in East Tennessee
Global cutting tool leader and local agencies hosted a special event on April 8, 2011, inaugurating a new solar photovoltaic (PV) system. - April 11, 2011 - Efficient Energy Of Tennessee
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. Has Delivered B-500 Ion Exchange Towers to Port Energy
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has completed a B-500 Ion Exchange Tower sale, made by Port Energy. The Biodiesel post production equipment will be used to demonstrate economical high speed cleaning and polishing. This new technology can lower the filtering requirements of Biodiesel plants by 5%. The... - April 07, 2011 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
SunPods Inc. Announces the First Pre-Packaged Solar Arrays Ready for Global Export
SunPods Inc., a manufacturer of factory-built solar arrays, announced today that the SunPods Solar Energy Export Kit (SEEK™) is now available to all International Partners. SEEK is designed for shipment to any global destination. - April 06, 2011 - SunPods Inc.
Green Irene Launches Branded Line of Premium LED Lighting
Offering Resource for the Most Energy-Efficient Lighting in the Workplace and Home. - April 06, 2011 - Green Irene LLC
KNAECO Seeking Green Businesses to Represent in Southeast Asia
KNAECO International, Inc., a woman and minority-owned business, is taking the exporting plunge outside of the United States. It is attending the Access to Opportunity in Southeast Asia conference sponsored by the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) to conduct meet and greet opportunities with Southeast Asian businesses. - April 04, 2011 - KNAECO International, Inc.
Green Host It and the GoGreen Conference - Green Your Business and Learn More About Green Web Hosting
Learn how other local companies are implementing best practices, get fresh ideas and meet the people who can help your business go green and sustainably succeed. - April 01, 2011 - GreenHostIt.com
Rentricity Inc. to Showcase at Babson College & Columbia University Clean Energy Events
Frank Zammataro, Rentricity’s President and Co-Founder, will participate in the Entrepreneurial Showcase at Babson College’s 5th Annual Energy & Environmental Conference 2011. The Babson event is being held on Campus in the Sorenson Theatre and Olin Auditorium on March 31st and will... - March 29, 2011 - Rentricity Inc.
Pulse Energy Showcasing Earth Hour Building Energy Savings
Pulse Energy, the leading provider of building energy management software, is pleased to announce the launch of its 2011 Earth Hour campaign. The focal point of the campaign is an online dashboard that features the real time energy use of organizations participating in Earth Hour... - March 26, 2011 - Pulse Energy
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. Has Delivered a Biodiesel System to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has completed a B-60 Biodiesel Processor sale, made by 70centsagallon.com to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The Biodiesel production equipment will be used to demonstrate Green Fuel technology for on-campus activities. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has... - March 26, 2011 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
Amrita Holden of Greencrest Energy Solutions Announces the Launch of "Greening L.A"
Greencrest Energy Solutions, announces the launch of a series of energy saving projects across the Southern California area, designed to reduce the carbon footprint one solution at a time. - March 25, 2011 - Greencrest Energy Solutions
ICLEI USA Executive Director Martin Chávez Joins Renowned Polar Explorer, Sir Robert Swan; Global CEOs on Important Climate Change Expedition to Antarctica
Exceptional Voyage to Last Great Wilderness on Earth Will Explore the Preservation of Antarctica; Promote Recycling, Renewable Energy and Sustainability Efforts to Combat Climate Change - March 25, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Eagle Ford Shale Oil & Gas Training Classes Are Needed to Keep Up with the Demands South of San Antonio, Texas
Eagle Ford Shale Oil & Gas Training Classes - March 24, 2011 - American Right of Way Associates
Worldwide Energy Concern Increases Focus on Farm Pilot Project Coordination (FPPC) Summit
The latest research on farm scale, economically viable green energy solutions will be revealed at FPPC's Chesapeake Bay Watershed Region Technology Summit to be held in Annapolis, MD. - March 20, 2011 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.
California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom to Deliver Keynote Address at the ACI National Home Performance Conference
Affordable Comfort, Inc. (ACI), the nation’s leading educational resource for home performance and weatherization, is pleased to announce California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom will deliver the keynote address of the National Home Performance Conference in San Francisco, CA, on March... - March 20, 2011 - Affordable Comfort, Inc.
Sustainability Collaborative and Drexel University Will Conduct SustaiNext Summit Conference
Sustainability Collaborative and Drexel University Will Conduct SustaiNext Summit Conference on March 22-23, 2011. - March 17, 2011 - Sustainability Collaborative
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
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
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