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The Solar Company Appoints KLA PR as Its PR Agency
Johannesburg based solar company, ‘The Solar Company’, has appointed KLA PR & Events to lead its national public relations campaign. - September 03, 2010 - KLA PR & Events
GOVgreen Conference and Exposition Announces New Affiliate: USGBC - National Capital Region Chapter
GOVgreen's most recent affiliate is U.S. Green Building Council - National Capital Region Chapter. USGBC-NCR membership includes architects, engineers and contractors working with federal, civilian and military agencies. As an affiliate, USGBC - NCR is providing speakers and programming for GOVgreen's facilities track. - September 03, 2010 - Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership (CEIL)
Doyon Utilities Selects NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense for U.S. Army Utility Energy Management Project
Doyon Utilities (Fairbanks, Alaska) selected NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense MDMS as part of their ongoing project with the US Army to study utility energy management at three military bases in Alaska. NorthStar's MeterSense MDMS system will empower the military with utility usage information that will move the Alaska's Army installations toward meeting their energy management goals. - September 02, 2010 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
Main Street Power Starts Construction of Solar Systems at Denver Public Schools, City and County of Denver, Colorado Department of Corrections and Pueblo County
Main Street Power Company, Inc., a leading Colorado based solar PV developer, has started construction on 2.8 megawatts of distributed solar photovoltaic systems on 35 sites for Denver Public Schools, the City and County of Denver, the Colorado Department of Corrections and Pueblo County. Main... - September 02, 2010 - Main Street Power Company, Inc.
AeroTech Turbines Completes Products Trials of New Wind Turbine
AeroTech Turbines Inc. declared its product trials for the AeroCity VAWT 2 wind turbine a complete success after more than six months of extensive development tests. Adrian Warner, the company’s Chief Technical Officer, said full scale manufacturing could begin as early as November... - September 01, 2010 - AeroTech Turbines Inc
Energy Storage Market to Reach $10 billion in 2015
This report assesses energy storage market trends & covers energy storage technologies including pumped hydro storage compressed air energy storage, electrochemical capacitors, flywheels, batteries, lead-acid batteries, lithium-ion batteries, molten salt batteries, UFlow batteries. - August 27, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
D & R Energy Services, Inc. Adds Another Consultant to Their Michigan Office
James Cuthrell joins D & R Energy Services bringing with him a diverse background including project management. - August 26, 2010 - D & R Energy Services, Inc
Robert Kennedy, Jr. to Keynote at GOVgreen Conference and Exposition
Robert Kennedy, Jr., key environmental advocate, will speak at GOVgreen Conference and Exposition taking place this November 9 - 10 in Washington, DC. - August 26, 2010 - Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership (CEIL)
D & R Energy Services Announces the Addition of Yet Another Distributor
Now with a total of five (5) distributors, this company is poised to offer their customers hundreds of Renewable Energy products at even lower prices. - August 25, 2010 - D & R Energy Services, Inc
DOE Project Promotes Collaborative Planning for Balancing Wind Variability Across Regions: Integrating SPP Wind Energy Into SERC Electricity Markets
EPRI-LCG team is among several selected by DOE to explore innovative solutions for utility wind energy integration. This project focuses on integrating SPP wind energy into SERC electricity markets. - August 21, 2010 - LCG Consulting
New Study Explores the Efficacy of Storage in Integrating Wind in Regional Electric Systems
EPRI and LCG Consulting jointly conduct an economic study to find out how energy storage can help integrate wind turbines to the electric systems in ERCOT, NYISO, PJM, MISO and California. - August 21, 2010 - LCG Consulting
New Report Predicts Over 719 Million Meters in Use by 2020
This report provides detailed analysis of global markets for smart metering, broadband over power line, high voltage direct current transmission and energy storage technologies. - August 20, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
Algae Biofuels Production to Expand Rapidly in the Next 4 Years
One of the great benefits of algae as a feedstock is that it can be used to produce an array of biofuels: algal oil, biodiesel, renewable diesel, aviation biofuel, renewable jet fuel, biogasoline, ethanol, butanol, biomethane, and even hydrogen. - August 19, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
Breitling Oil and Gas Sponsors the Mangru Report on FOXBusiness Network
Breitling Sponsors the Mangru Report on FOXBusiness Network. - August 18, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
NYU Poly Incubator Companies Presented at the 2010 New Energy New York Symposium
2010 New York New Energy Symposium August 9th-10th - August 18, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
Go Green...Madison Gas & Electric Chooses Plug-In Hybrid for Fleet
Odyne & DUECO work together to make "green" technology work for Madison Gas & electric. Their purchase of a second hybrid will improve communication between the ground and air crews, reduced or eliminated inhalation of emissions, and provide them with a fuel savings estimated at around 55%. - August 18, 2010 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Sutton Chamber Hosts One Green Planet
Sutton Chamber hosts eco exhibition and seminar for business to share and exchange green tips as it prepares to produce Greening Business Directory. - August 18, 2010 - Sutton Chamber of Commerce
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Completion Operations Underway on The Burr #1 in Jefferson County, TX
Breitling Oil and Gas begins completion operations on the Burr #1, a 14,400' hackberry sand well in Jefferson County, TX. - August 17, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Northern Border Stays Secure While Saving Energy with LumaSmart LED Wallpacks
Transit company saves energy by switching to energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly LED lighting products. - August 17, 2010 - LumaSmart Technology International, Inc.
Wood Fiber Costs for the Global Pulp Industry Fell in the 2Q/10 After Having Increased for 18 Months, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
The global pulp industry benefited from lower wood fiber costs and higher product prices in the 2Q/10. Wood chip and pulpwood prices fell the most in the US, Sweden, Finland, Australia and Eastern Canada. Both the softwood and hardwood wood fiber price indices (SFPI and HFPI) fell for the first time since early 2009, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - August 14, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Windancer Small Wind Turbine in Taschen's Top 10 Sustainable Energy Products Worldwide
The multi-award-winning Windancer small wind turbine selected for Taschen’s new international survey of leading-edge green product design. - August 14, 2010 - Wind Simplicity
Shenita Williams is Coming Back to Her Recently Renovated Home by Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
On Tuesday, August 24, Shenita Williams, the aunt of Paris Whitehead Hamilton, is coming back to her home after weeks of substantial renovations completed by Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay (RTTB), in partnership with the City of St. Petersburg, members of the Tampa Chapter of the National... - August 13, 2010 - Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
SunRun Brings Pennsylvania Homeowners Clean Alternative to Utility Electricity
SunRun, the nation's leading home solar provider, launched this week in Pennsylvania, bringing homeowners the choice of clean, affordable electricity. SunRun offers solar service plans, similar to a solar lease, allowing homeowners to go solar for as little as $0 upfront after state rebates. More... - August 13, 2010 - SunRun Inc.
Consumer Financing and an Extended Service Agreement Are Now Available for the Auto Moto
The Auto Moto Corporation Announces Consumer Financing and Extended Service Agreement. - August 12, 2010 - TheAutoMoto.com Corporation
EETN and Sharp Complete Successful Installation of TVA Region’s Largest Solar Power Plant; Dedication Ceremony Draws Business Leaders and Top Government Officials
Efficient Energy of Tennessee installs One MW Solar Array using Sharp® Solar Modules Manufactured in Company’s Memphis Plant. - August 12, 2010 - Efficient Energy Of Tennessee
MEGAJOULE Installs Met Mast MJ 200
Renewable energy consultant MEGAJOULE is now operating its 200th met mast in the district of Viseu in Portugal. Altogether MEGAJOULE has operated met masts in 7 countries including Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, East Timor and South Africa. - August 12, 2010 - MEGAJOULE
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Completion Operations Underway in Okfuskee County, OK on The Trinity #1
Breitling Oil and Gas Completes the Trinity #1 Oil and Gas Prospect; Ties Into Paid Sales. - August 10, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
New York Internet Marketing Company Partners with CarbonFund to Help Offset Carbon Footprint
Saibot Technologies, Inc., an innovative internet marketing company based in New York, is proud to announce that it is offsetting its carbon emissions with Carbonfund.org, the leading nonprofit carbon offset and climate solutions organization. By joining Carbonfund.org’s CarbonFree® Partner program, Saibot has joined a national movement of businesses and organizations that are leading the fight against global warming. - August 09, 2010 - Saibot Technologies
GoGeothermal.com to Launch in the 4th Quarter of 2010
Geothermal Education, News and Networking Website, GoGeothermal.com to launch in the 4th Quarter of 2010. - August 06, 2010 - GoGeothermal.com
Liquified Natural Gas (LGN) Imports Are Expected to Grow Significantly from India & China
An analysis of the global LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) industry demand, imports and exports, planned future projects and trade movements. - August 06, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
EV-Charge America Unveils Southeast America’s First Level II – J1772 Enabled EV Charging Station System with an Integrated 20kW Solar Carport Array
The first globally networked, solar powered, electric vehicle charging station equipped with both Level II – 240 volt and Level I – 120 volt charging capacity to accommodate Chevy Volt, Nissan Leaf, and other new electric vehicles using the universal SAE J1772 connectors began full operation today under a 20kW solar carport in Pulaski, Tennessee. - August 05, 2010 - EV-Charge America
BFC Leverages Platform for Commercial Scale Biomass Gasification Feasibility Program
BFC recently created the Rapid Verification ProgramTM a program designed for prospective clients to test their alternative fuels, at tonnage levels, with immediate analysis of the synthesis gas produced and full reports on anticipated operational production results. BFC helps companies test, analyze, and develop full plans for alternative fuel plants, at any stage of development. - August 04, 2010 - BFC
Department of Defense’s Washington Headquarters Services Talks About Sustainability and Green Building to the Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership (CEIL)
DoD’s Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) Sustainable / LEED program manager discusses how WHS’ building renovation programs for the Pentagon and National Capital Region will improve environmental sustainability and meet the mandates of Executive Order 13514. - August 04, 2010 - Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership (CEIL)
Algae Biofuels Production Technologies Worldwide by SBI Now Available at ReportsandReports
Involvement in the algae biofuels industry shot up by companies 550% between 2005 and 2007, driven by environmental concerns and high crude oil prices. However, oil prices have since declined, and the recent global financial crisis stymied many industries. - August 04, 2010 - ReportsandReports
EcoFair360 Announces Winner of 2010 Solar Roof Sweepstakes
The Olson family, of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, are the winners of the 2010 EcoFair360 Solar Roof Sweepstakes. The Olsons were selected from among the 1,300 individual entrants who filled out forms online through Facebook and the EcoFair360 website (http://www.ecofair360.com), as well as in person at... - August 01, 2010 - Eco-Vision Sustainable Learning Center
Phase Change Materials (PCM) Market Expected to Grow 31.7% Annually Through 2015
The report provides comprehensive market analysis for the following sectors: Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Biotechnology, Semiconductor and Electronics, Energy and Power Supplies, Food and Beverages, Chemicals, Advanced Materials, Industrial Automation, and Telecom and IT. - July 31, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
Solar Panel Cleaning Company Expands Internationally
Solar Maid signs two new international operators. - July 30, 2010 - The Solar Maid Company
Solar, Wind & Rain is a New Solar and Wind Energy System Design & Installation Company in Central Texas
Green Technology Provider Solar, Wind & Rain Announces Business Opening. New Business Provides Professional, Affordable Solar Power to Residential and Commercial Customers in Central Texas. The new company brings innovative, aggressive solutions for energy prices to residential and commercial electric consumers. - July 30, 2010 - Solar, Wind & Rain
EcoFair360 Showcases Walworth County’s Growing Community of Green Businesses and Green Entrepreneurs
Green was the color of the day at EcoFair360, which brought more than 2,000 fairgoers to the Walworth County Fairgrounds in Elkhorn, Wisconsin for a three-day celebration of all things green from Friday, July 16 through Sunday, July 18. The Fair showcased more than 100 exhibitors and featured more than 100 different presentation on everything from LEED certification and green power investment strategies to the sustainable way to raise your cat. - July 29, 2010 - Eco-Vision Sustainable Learning Center
Volunteers from the Home Depot, KaBOOM!, New Economics for Women, Child Care Resource Center Join Forces to Build a New Playground in One Day
This Thursday 200 Volunteers will be working hard to complete a KaBOOM! playground in just one day. Built in NEW’s Tierra del Sol, award winning mixed-use master planned community in Canoga Park and located in one of the poorest areas in the San Fernando Valley the, the project was built on an abandoned five-acre site that was once a city-owned. Many City of Los Angeles elected officials confirmed to appear and lend support. - July 28, 2010 - child care resource center
GaiaRecycle™ Launches New Website to Highlight the Need for Organic Waste Recycling
New www.GaiaRecycle.com Website Highlights Solutions for the "Road to Zero Waste." - July 27, 2010 - GaiaRecycle, LLC
Ontario Solar Provider Completes Construction of First Solar PV Plant, Meets 100-Day Plan
Ontario Solar Provider Inc. (OSP), one of Ontario’s leading solar photovoltaic (PV) installation firms, today announced that it had finished the construction of its first solar PV rooftop system in Toronto. OSP has fulfilled its ambitious goal of constructing a fully functioning and commercially viable PV system within 100 days of setting up business in Canada. - July 25, 2010 - Ontario Solar Provider Inc.
New Report Sweden Renewable Power Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015 Added by WorldMarketStudy
This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData’s team of industry experts. - July 25, 2010 - World Market Study
Exports of Lumber and Logs from New Zealand on Pace to Reach a Record in 2010, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Higher demand for forest products in China, South Korea and India is benefiting log and lumber exporters in New Zealand. The value of exported forest products have increased over 54% in 2010, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The strengthening export market has pushed domestic sawlog prices to their highest levels in eight years. - July 24, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
New Report is Clean Coal a Reality: Green Edging Through Carbon Capture and Storage Added by WorldMarketStudy
This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData’s team of industry experts. - July 24, 2010 - World Market Study
Global Solar Center's SolarBlox Campaign Brings Solar Awareness to America’s Small Communities
In a climate full of disinformation, SolarBlox seeks to provide the public with a standardized method of learning about solar energy based on something they are inherently familiar with: their own property. - July 19, 2010 - Global Solar Center
Energy Companies in Europe Show Increased Interest in Sourcing Biomass from the US South, Reports the North American Wood Fiber Review
Woody biomass in the US South is attracting interest from European energy companies in their search for long-term, reliable and competitively priced supply sources, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review. The increased competition for wood fiber has pushed pine pulpwood prices upward in the Southeastern states this past year. - July 16, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
U.S. Postal Service Sustainability Officer Talks to the Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership (CEIL) About Green Activities
CEIL's weekly podcast highlights USPS' green initiatives as well as projects that will meet the mandates of President Obama's Executive Order 13514. - July 15, 2010 - Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership (CEIL)
Texas Right of Way Associates Opens Their Eagle Ford Shale Office
TRWA Inc. (Texas Right of Way Associates) announced today that they opened their new Eagle Ford Shale office in San Antonio, Texas. Texas Right of Way Associates (TRWA, Inc) is based in Fort Worth, Texas. "TRWA, a right of way acquisitions and land survey firm will be offering Right of Way... - July 13, 2010 - TRWA, Inc.
ESI Flips Switch on New Roof-Top Photovoltaic Array; Overall Building Energy Efficiency Reaches 41 Percent Better Than Code
Environmental Systems, Inc. (ESI) announced today it completed installation of a new photovoltaic (PV) array atop its corporate headquarters. Located in Brookfield’s Gateway West Commerce Center, the building is known as Gateway West Sustainable 1. “As a viable alternative energy... - July 12, 2010 - ESI