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Florida Biodiesel, Inc. Will Save the Biodiesel Industry Up to 5% on Production Costs

Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has released the Cyclonic Mixer, an inline high shear blender that is 100 times more effective in mixing feedstock and catalyst for the transesterification of Biodiesel. This new technology can lower the Methanol requirements of Biodiesel plants by 5%. - January 20, 2011 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.

United States’ Offshore Wind Farm Interests

The United States has been trying for years to get the offshore wind installation Cape Wind going - and after years of turmoil, they are on their way. Energy Digital discusses how Cape Wind in Massachusetts was partially approved toward the end of last year when National Grid signed a 15 year... - January 19, 2011 - WDM Group

Arvada Covenant Church Partners with SolarTEK Energy of Denver, Inc. for New Solar PV System

Arvada Covenant Church is going green by upgrading to more energy efficient lighting and selecting SolarTEK Energy of Denver, Inc. to design and install a new solar energy system. - January 19, 2011 - SolarTEK Energy of Denver, Inc.

Netz Realty to Launch Green Townships in India

Real Estate Development, Investment and Advisory firm Netz Realty is launching townships near Mumbai and Bangalore for self sustainable living. - January 19, 2011 - Netz Realty and Infrastructure LLP

Ecotech Institute Opens Its Doors to New, Progressive Facility in Aurora

New School Features Wind Turbines, Solar Panels, Car Charging Stations, Solar Trees, Cutting-Edge Labs and More - January 15, 2011 - Ecotech Institute

Nu-Heat Exhibits Green Wares at Ecobuild 2011

Nu-Heat is showcasing its range of energy efficient products - including a number of new additions - at Ecobuild’s Excel debut in March. For those tasked with meeting energy efficiency targets, Eocbuild offers a great platform for experienced renewables providers like Nu-Heat to talk about... - January 14, 2011 - Nu-Heat

GWS Technologies, Inc. to Develop Colorado Plateau Wind Energy Project

GWS Technologies, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: GWSC) announced today that it is evaluating sites for a proposed 1500 acre commercial wind farm under development northeast of Flagstaff, Arizona. Arizona utilities are required to generate 15 percent of their power from renewable energy sources, such as wind... - January 13, 2011 - GWS Technologies, Inc.

NASA Johnson Space Center Installs Fully Sustainable EverLast® PV/Wind Hybrid Area Lighting System

When NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas needed an advanced lighting system to illuminate a parking lot that had no electricity, they selected the EverLast® PV/Wind Hybrid Area Lighting System. “The Center came to us looking for a lighting solution that was innovative and cost... - January 13, 2011 - EverLast Lighting

Global Trade Platform for New and Used Wind Turbines is Launched - WindTurbines-MarketPlace.com Takes the Trade Into a New Dimension

WindTurbines-MarketPlace.com has recently launched a global wind turbines trading platform for new and used wind turbines. Direct contact seller buyer of wind turbines is now a reality. - January 12, 2011 - Planet MarketPlace B.V.

Matt Cheney to Discuss Financing and Deploying New Renewable Technologies in Online Briefing

Solar luminary, Matt Cheney, will join AltaTerra Research on February 3 to discuss the challenge of project financing for renewable energy technologies, how it is affecting customers, and potential solutions to the bankability challenge. - January 12, 2011 - AltaTerra Research

3DFS Announces a New Era of Clean Efficient Power

3DFS of Pittsboro, NC announced successful demonstration of its 3DFS Power Controller that is designed to deliver power that is more than 100X cleaner than electricity provided by the public grid, while delivering power savings on the order of 25 to 40%. - January 12, 2011 - 3DFS Power Solutions

LED Lighting on Display in "Smarter Living in Michigan" Exhibit at 2011 North American International Auto Show

Smarter Lighting for Smarter Living - LumaSmart, a Michigan based LED lighting company, will display a wide range of LED lighting products as part of the MEDC's "Smarter Living in Michigan" Exhibit at 2011 North American Auto Show. "Smarter Living in Michigan" will showcase the many ways Michigan companies are creating eco-friendly communities and sustainable lifestyles. One of the ways communities can quickly become eco-friendly and more sustainable is via the adoption of LED lighting. - January 11, 2011 - LumaSmart Technology International, Inc.

Urban Solar Awarded Solar Lighting Transit Contract

Urban Solar Corporation, a leading manufacturer of solar powered light emitting diode (LED) lighting solutions, is pleased to announce Intercity Transit of Olympia, Washington, has ordered its solar powered lighting systems for their bus shelters. - January 11, 2011 - Urban Solar Corp

Texas Solar Power Company Selects PanelClaw for Austin’s Largest Solar Installation

Texas Solar Power Company installs largest solar project to date in Austin, Texas. Choose to use exceptional PanelClaw for mounting on flat roof. - January 07, 2011 - Texas Solar Power Company

Nova Power Group Announces a New 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 a new Alternative Energy Developer Financial Structuring Option as a Marketing Partnership Program for Solar Power installers and Developers. Susan Smith, Director of Marketing... - January 07, 2011 - Nova Power Group

OnGreen Announces Dr. Mark Bernstein as First Senior Cleantech Advisor

Dr. Mark Bernstein's vast knowledge of Cleantech will solidify OnGreen deals and add a powerful screening process which investors can trust. - January 07, 2011 - OnGreen

China’s Biofuels Market Grows, Remains on Subsidy Life-Support

China’s pricing controls, subsidies and cultivation policies have played a critical role in shaping this USD 2.3 Bn market, but over-regulation has made it unattractive for profit making ventures and the much needed innovation they bring. - January 06, 2011 - GCiS China Strategic Research

Atmospheric Systems Corp. Enters Development and Commercialization Partnership with Wind Measurement Technologies

Atmospheric Systems Corporation Enters Development and Commercialization Partnership with Wind Measurement Technologies to develop the next generation of SoDAR Systems for use in Wind Assessment. This effort will be led by Dr. Kenneth Underwood and Professor Stuart Bradley and aims to provide the truest comparison to meteorological towers. - January 05, 2011 - Atmospheric Systems Corporation

Rentricity Supports Pennsylvania American Water Clean Energy Recovery Project

Rentricity Inc., the renewable energy recovery company located in New York City, has been selected for Pennsylvania American Water’s first energy recovery project in Butler, PA. Pennsylvania American Water was recently granted funds in support of the project from the Pennsylvania Department... - January 04, 2011 - Rentricity Inc.

Practically Green’s Healthy Green Action Plan for 2011 Offers New Approach to New Year’s Resolutions

Eco- Living Experts at Practically Green Unveil New Way for People to Live Healthier & Greener in 2011 What: The green living experts at Practically Green are introducing the Healthy Green Action Plan for 2011 – a new way for people to make their New Year’s pledge to become greener... - December 31, 2010 - Practically Green

Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-Union #1

Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-Union #1 in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. - December 29, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas

Breitling Royalties Announces Availability of B-R Jonah Oil & Gas Royalty Property

Breitling Royalties announces availability of B-R Jonah Oil and Gas Royalty Property with 4,150 producing wells in 9 counties throughout Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana. - December 28, 2010 - Breitling Royalties

MyMediaInfo Announces Top Green Stories for 2011

Recycling and Greening the Home top the list of story topics for the coming year. - December 27, 2010 - RedEgg Solutions, Inc.

Home Energy Team Opens 5,500 sq.ft. Facility Dedicated to Energy Efficiency and Green Jobs Training

In the midst of rising energy costs and record unemployment, one company has worked for two years to offer a one-stop-shop for consumers and job seekers. - December 27, 2010 - Home Energy Team NJ

MEGAJOULE Hosts Renewable Energy Seminar for Tunisian Entities

Members of the Tunisian National Agency for Energy Conservation (ANME) will visit MEGAJOULE to attend a three day renewable energy seminar in January. MEGAJOULE invited several representatives from the industry, Portuguese government and organisations as well as scientists to speak at the event. - December 24, 2010 - MEGAJOULE

Eight Veterans Complete Solar Training at the American Institute of Renewable Energy (AIRE)

Eight veterans completed solar training at the American Institute of Renewable Energy (AIRE) today and are now ready for renewable energy opportunities. - December 23, 2010 - American Institute of Renewable Energy (AIRE)

Academy Solar Unveils Free Online Solar Calculator

Residential and Commercial Solar Energy Company is First in Southeast to Offer Customers a Firm, Final Price Quote for Installation of System - December 22, 2010 - Academy Solar LLC

Renewable Energy Startup with Disruptive Patent Pending Technology Seeks Funding

Specializing in affordable, scalable wind energy for urban and rural areas, Smart Turbine Inc. is seeking capitol from angel investors as well as venture sources. Ongoing testing of their engineering level manufactured prototype has already outperformed existing technology. Data will be made available to investment firms with proper qualifications as well as a presentation and executive summary of the business. - December 21, 2010 - Smart-Turbine Inc.

Training Classes in the Eagle Ford Shale, Haynesville Shale, Barnett Shale and Marcellus Shale Plays

There is a need for trained right of way agents and title agents to assist with acquiring right of way for pipelines to carry crude oil from individual well sites to existing pipeline infrastructure. - December 20, 2010 - American Right of Way Associates

Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Completion Operations Underway on Bethel #1

Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Completion Operations Underway on Bethel #1 in Seminole County, OK. - December 17, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas

SunPods and Saba Motors Host Solar EV Charging Demonstration

SunPods, Inc. and Saba Motors, Inc. hosted a factory tour to demonstrate solar charging as an alternative, renewable energy source for the expanding Electric Vehicle market. The tour was attended by delegates attending master classes at the Future of Electric Vehicles conference held December 7-9,... - December 17, 2010 - SunPods Inc.

Miguel Ferreira Was Re-Selected to be Member of TPWind from 2010 to 2013

The Steering Committee of the European Technology Platform for Wind Energy (TPWind) has selected Miguel Ferreira, executive board member and founder of MEGAJOULE to continue as member of the TPWind for the second call period. - December 17, 2010 - MEGAJOULE

Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-Helm #1

Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-Helm #1 in Bee County, Texas. - December 16, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas

LEDtronics Energy-Saving LED Lights at Pasadena Library to Save City Thousands

LEDtronics, the nation’s leading designer and manufacturer of energy-saving LED lighting products, has completed a significant eco-friendly pendant lighting project at the Pasadena Central Library that will save the City of Pasadena thousands of dollars, according to city... - December 15, 2010 - LEDtronics, Inc.

MEGAJOULE Organizes Charity Event to Support Local Community

This year MEGAJOULE supports SOCIALIS, an association for social solidarity. Besides the donation by the company each employee has contributed goods to offer a basket of necessities to the institution, from baby nappies to milk and baby shampoo. - December 15, 2010 - MEGAJOULE

Eagle Ford Shale: ARWA's CEO Announces the Next Generation of Oil & Gas Agents Sign Up for Training

There is a need for trained right of way agents and title agents to assist with acquiring right of way for pipelines to carry natural gas and crude oil from individual well sites to existing pipeline infrastructure. It is anticipated the development of the Eagle Ford Shale will continue for the next two decades. - December 13, 2010 - American Right of Way Associates

University of California, Davis and EverLast® Induction Lighting Set the Standards for Smart Lighting Initiatives

On November 22nd, UC Davis announced its commitment to a new Smart Lighting Initiative to slash the electricity used to illuminate its buildings and grounds by 60 percent or more by 2020. - December 12, 2010 - EverLast Lighting

Solar Energy Firm in Elmwood Park, IL, Hires SEO Company to Help Customers with Home Solar Panels

Solar Energy of Illinois, a solar panel contractor serving the Chicago area, announces its partnership with Prospect Genius, a SEO company, as it seeks to reach more local customers by promoting its overall Web presence. - December 11, 2010 - Solar Energy of Illinois

Academy Solar Names Steve Holdaway as President

Residential and Commercial Solar Energy Company Names Former Oil Executive as President. - December 11, 2010 - Academy Solar LLC

Greenbelt Resources Corporation and Diversified Ethanol Announce Plant Technology Financing Through Mazuma Capital

Financing of green initiatives through Mazuma Capital. - December 09, 2010 - Mazuma Capital

Business Review Europe and Green Power Conferences Announce Partnership for World Biofuels Markets in Rotterdam, Netherlands

Business Review Europe and Green Power Conferences announce their partnership for the World Biofuels Markets Congress and Exhibition, which is taking place March 22nd to the 24th and is the leading annual industry networking event where leaders of the bioenergy world meet to drive innovation and do... - December 09, 2010 - WDM Group

Energy Digital and Green Power Conferences Announce Partnership for World Biofuels Markets in Rotterdam, Netherlands

Energy Digital and Green Power Conferences announce their partnership for the World Biofuels Markets Congress and Exhibition, which is taking place March 22nd to the 24th and is the leading annual industry networking event where leaders of the bioenergy world meet to drive innovation and do... - December 08, 2010 - WDM Group

Michael Gumm to Speak at the Green Trade Network Summit: Agriculture and the Green Revolution

Michael Gumm, Co-founder of SunPods Inc., will participate as an invited speaker at the Agriculture and Green Revolution Conference on December 1, 2010 in Salinas, California. The Monterey Bay International Trade Association (MBITA), TradePort.org, and GlobalCaliforrnia.com sponsor the conference... - December 02, 2010 - SunPods Inc.

LMI Packaging Solutions, Inc., Makes Commitment to Renewable Energy by Becoming a Member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership

LMI Packaging Solutions, Inc., announced it has committed to purchase renewable electricity from We Energies, Energy for Tomorrow® and has joined the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership. LMI Packaging is committed to a Triple Bottom Line approach regarding its environmental footprint. Energy savings are a high priority, so the company sets goals to achieve sustainable reductions and run operations on 100 percent renewable energy. - November 29, 2010 - LMI Packaging Solutions, Inc.

AeroTech Turbines Installs VAWTs in Tianjin

AeroTech Turbines Inc. has installed its latest wind turbines at selected sites in the industrial city of Tianjin. Chief Technical Officer Adrian Warner announced the company has installed turbines in the Tianjin Economic and Development Area (TEDA), one of China’s most important economic... - November 27, 2010 - AeroTech Turbines Inc

Tennessee Solar Industry Gathers to Elect Association Board Members

Tennessee continues to establish itself as a leading state in solar industry growth - November 25, 2010 - Efficient Energy Of Tennessee

PicoTurbine International Pilots Renewable Green Energy Education Program with Boy Scouts of America

PicoTurbine International, a developer of renewable energy educational curriculum and Wind and Solar kits for students from elementary school through college is pleased to announce that it has completed a pilot program with the Boy Scouts of America’s Simon Kenton Council in Columbus, Ohio to... - November 24, 2010 - PicoTurbine International

LAFD Accepts Gift of "Earth Friendly Electronics"™ to Help with Communication on Fire Runs