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City of San Marcos Selects NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense MDM
NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense MDM is selected by the City of San Marcos, TX. MeterSense will manage the information from the City's smart meters, filling gaps and elevating data quality before presenting energy usage information for customers to view via web portal. MeterSense is now the fastest growing MDM in the mid-size utility market. - March 18, 2010 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
Center for Watershed Protection, Inc. Appoints William (Bill) Stack as Deputy Director of Programs
The Center for Watershed Protection, Inc., based in Ellicott City, MD, is proud to announce their newest staff member, William (Bill) Stack, who will be the new Deputy Director of Programs. He has worked for over 33 years in the watershed management and restoration field. Bill has been with the Baltimore City Department of Public Works where he retired as Chief of the Surface Water Management Division. - March 18, 2010 - Center for Watershed Protection
Greystar Participates in World Wildlife Fund's Earth Hour 2010
On Saturday, March 27, 2010, at 8:30 p.m. local time, Greystar will be taking part in what promises to be an amazing and inspiring event in the campaign against climate change: Earth Hour. Sponsored by World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Earth Hour asks individuals, businesses, government leaders and others... - March 17, 2010 - Greystar
SolarOne® Delivers Emergency Security Assistance to Partners-In-Health for Relief Efforts in Haiti
SolarOne Solutions has responded to an emergency request for lighting from the United Nations Office of the Special Envoy for Haiti. By working with its customers to redirect completed orders, SolarOne was able to provide aid to the earthquake-stricken island with a swift lighting solution. The new... - March 17, 2010 - SolarOne Solutions LLC
Companies West Group Inc. Acquires Rights to New Extraction Process to be Used to Recover Agricultural Oil and Nickel
Companies West Group Inc. (FRANKFURT: A38) has acquired the right to use a unique patented extraction process that will be used to remove oil from a clay- and nickel-based food manufacturing bi-product. - March 17, 2010 - Companies West Group
Companies West Group Inc. Implements New Initiatives to Fund Long Term Renewable Energy Solutions
Companies West Group Inc. (FRANKFURT: A38) continues to exploit diverse natural energy resources to fund the company's long term goal of providing alternative energy solutions. - March 17, 2010 - Companies West Group
Unique Company Offers Green Products That Help the Global Community and Families
An innovative company, NouvelleVie Enterprises LLC, is taking a bold step to create a sustainable and compassionate world by combining fair-trade, hand-made, eco-friendly and organic products with charitable opportunities. NouvelleVie—which means “new life” in... - March 16, 2010 - NouvelleVie Enterprises LLC
Green Key and Expedia to Recognize Sustainable Hotel Operations
Green Key Global today announced that Expedia, the world’s leading online travel agency, has incorporated the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, alongside other sustainability programs, into a new feature on its website that allows listed properties to showcase their commitment to... - March 15, 2010 - Green Key Global
FDNY Upgrades to Trellchem® VPS-FLASH as Their Standard Level A Suit
Fire Department City of New York (FDNY) has chosen to upgrade to Trellchem® VPS-FLASH as their standard Level A, fully encapsulated personal protective ensemble. - March 14, 2010 - Trellchem
Statement of MWH in Response to News Coverage of the OIG Draft Report
Earlier this week, a draft report of the Office of Inspector General Review of the City of New Orleans Professional Services Contract with MWH Americas, was released to the press prematurely, prior to MWH having the opportunity to respond. The early release of this draft report has produced... - March 13, 2010 - MWH Global
Rentricity to Present Its Clean Energy Solutions at Green California Summit & Exposition 2010
What’s New in Renewables: Costs are Down, Technology Options Up - March 12, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
Aquentium Announces Signing of Power Purchase Agreement in China
Aquentium, Inc. (OTCBB: AQNM) has announced that the company has signed a power purchase agreement to provide electricity to a municipality in the Shandong Province of China from the conversion of waste-to-energy. One of the most serious issues facing urbanized areas today is development of... - March 12, 2010 - Aquentium
Local Chicago Group Celebrates ZDay, a Global Awareness Event
On Saturday, March 13th, 10AM in the Edgewater neighborhood, supporters of The Illinois Chapter of The Zeitgeist Movement will present a free event open to the community in honor of Zeitgeist Day 2010 (shortened: ZDay). ZDay is an annual day of global action, occurring yearly in the month of March, designed to explore the root causes of the unfolding world financial, environmental, and labor collapses that are not discussed in mainstream press or academia, and a proposed solution. - March 12, 2010 - The Zeitgeist Movement
Breitling Oil and Gas Corp. Readies 2010 Re-Entry Plan for BREITLING-BURR #1 Prospect
Breitling Oil and Gas Corporation, an independent producer based in Irving, Texas, plans to begin re-entry of the BREITLING-BURR #1, the first well prospect in its newly-formed Gulf Coast exploration initiative. Breitling presently owns a 25% working interest in approximately 360 acres onshore in... - March 11, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Touchstone CPM and Greensleeves LLC Join Forces
Touchstone CPM and Greensleeves LLC Join Forces to provide Green options that can save 35%-50% on energy. This breakthrough technology for building energy efficient buildings that are cost competitive with conventional construction. - March 11, 2010 - Greensleeves LLC
Recent Survey of Over 400 Chinese Youth Indicates Desire for a Healthier, More Environmentally-Conscious Lifestyle
Two Shanghai-based organizations - the sustainability consultancy Greennovate and the youth-insights group enovate – cooperated to gather insights into the minds of China’s socially aware, progressive youth. This is the first nation-wide survey of youth attitudes towards environmental... - March 11, 2010 - enovate
Green Key Global to Conduct Panel Session on Sustainable Lodging Practices at Hoosier Hospitality Conference
Green Key Global, the official green lodging certification program of the Indiana Hotel & Lodging Association, will conduct a panel discussion at the annual Hoosier Hospitality Conference next week. The session, titled “Green Hotel Operations – Benefit the Environment & Your... - March 10, 2010 - Green Key Global
Green Education Foundation Launches 10,000 Gardens Earth Day Event
Nationwide event is enlisting an army of “Green Keepers” to plant gardens on Earth Day 2010. - March 10, 2010 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Environmental Message Testing Service Enters Private Beta
Water Words That Work, LLC is accepting requests from nature protection and pollution control organizations to participate in the beta testing round of the Due Diligence Test Panel, our new environmental message testing service. Water Words That Work, LLC is developing the service to help their... - March 10, 2010 - Water Words That Work, LLC
Pulp and Paper Manufacturers Worldwide Consumed 75 Million Tons of Woody Biomass for Energy in 2009, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
The global pulp and paper industry has substantially increased its use of woody biomass for energy the past few years, which has consequently reduced dependence on fossil fuels, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Since 2006, energy generated from biomass has gone up over 50%, last year accounting for 18% of the total energy consumption by this industry sector. - March 09, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
New Website Helps Brand Managers Tackle Retail Sustainability Requirements
A new website launched today will help brand managers respond to retailers’ sustainability requirements. The website has white papers, tools, a free on-line calculator for Walmart's Supplier Sustainability Assessment, and a blog. - March 08, 2010 - Five Winds International
CJP Announces 5 Days Global Jatropha Hi-Tech Agricultural Training Programme in India from September 20-24, 2010
Centre for Jatropha Promotion & Biodiesel (CJP) is happy to announce the 5 Days Global Jatropha Hi-Tech Agricultural Training Programme (JWTP10) in India from September 20-24, 2010. CJP has the privilege to provide the most authoritative Knowledge platform known as Global Jatropha Hi-Tech Agricultural Training Programme for Development of Sustainable Non-Food Jatropha Oil Crop Projects, Programmes and Priorities to Feed Biodiesel Industry Worldwide. - March 07, 2010 - Centre for Jatropha Promotion & Biodiesel
Water Treatment Products in USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia and Brazil
Today, Global Research & Data Services is going to publish several market analyses about the markets for water treatment products in some selected countries. We make available the following brand-new market analyses Water Treatment Products - USA Water Treatment Products - Canada Water... - March 07, 2010 - Global Research & Data Services
Amadeus Consulting Officially Launches BLAST! Program
Amadeus Consulting is excited to announce the official launch of its BLAST! Program. The BLAST! Program, or Business Leaders in Action for Sustainability Today, is a training program for businesses to take real action and designate their companies as stewards of the environment. - March 06, 2010 - Amadeus Consulting
Rentricity Inc. Selected by AlwaysOn as a GoingGreen East Top 50 Winner
Company recognized for creating new opportunities in green technology - March 05, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
Mountaineers Foundation Presents "What's the Economy For, Anyway?" March 27th at Theatre 47
The Mountaineers Foundation invites the public to attend a presentation by ecological economist Dave Batker on March 27th at 7pm at Theatre 47 in Magnuson Park. Batker will share a humorous, edgy, factual, timely and highly-visual film about the American economy today, challenging the ways we... - March 05, 2010 - Moutaineers Foundation
SunPods Announces SOILS, the First Photovoltaic Array System Designed Specifically for Landfills
Non-penetrating and self-leveling factory assembled solar power systems greatly reduces installation time and operation costs. - March 05, 2010 - SunPods Inc.
Envere Adds Vapur Anti-Bottles to Product Line
Providing innovative products that respect outdoor environments, Envere links up with Vapur for Marine, Aquatic and Equine markets. The foldable, collapsible, cleanable, reusable Vapur Anti-Bottle is now available from the company. - March 04, 2010 - Envere
UK Window Film Company Seeks Coveted ISO 14001 Management Tool
Innovative window film company DigiGlass is looking to flaunt its ‘green’ credentials by seeking ISO 14001 accreditation this year which will underline its approach to business in today’s environmentally conscious world. The coveted standard will provide a framework for a... - March 04, 2010 - DigiGlass
Surfrider Foundation Announces Premier of Revolutionary Film to Improve Water Management System
On World Water Day, Monday March 22, 2010, the San Diego Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation will premier The Cycle of Insanity: The Real Story of Water at The Loft on the campus of UC San Diego. This new short film, narrated by actress Zuleikha Robinson from the television series Lost, dives into... - March 03, 2010 - Surfrider Foundation, San Diego Chapter
EMLab P&K Expands Real-Time PCR Tests for Pathogen Detection
EMLab P&K can detect pathogens in food and environmental samples using real-time PCR testing technology. The new PCR testing services are affordable and will help clients with time-sensitive projects. These PCR services further expand EMLab P&K's analytical services. - March 03, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Surfspots-GPS: Interview with Filmmaker Greg Huglin
Greg Huglin, world-renowned surfing cinematographer and ocean wildlife documentary filmmaker has recently released his newest project "Surfing Dolphins." The short film took nearly 14 years to produce, a collection of raw footage filmed accumulated from chasing dolphins surfing in the wilds of South Africa all in preparation for this fascinating 2010 World Premiere presentation of some of the most stunning footage seen to date. - March 02, 2010 - Surfspots-GPS
Presenting the Fundamentals of Environmental Ethics at Their "Ground-Level Best," Dog Ear Publishing Releases "Romancing the Universe" Written by G. Gene Johnson
After having spent 30 years looking at the world through a “wide-angle lens,” naturalist/philosopher G. Gene Johnson, offers the reader a remarkable vision across boundaries; a vision which recognizes earth’s unity, shares earth’s community, celebrates earth’s... - March 01, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Earth Hour India 2010
Earth Hour, a WWF initiative will send across an inspiring message of hope and action for Climate Change. At 8.30pm on 27th March 2010, cities, towns and municipalities across the world will turn off their lights for one hour - Earth Hour. - March 01, 2010 - Earth Hour
Enginuity, LLC. Secures $50K Grant from the Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority and the Missouri Department of Economic Development
Environmental Engineering Company Raises Money for Research and Planning of RainReserve. - February 28, 2010 - Enginuity, LLC
Environmental Consulting Firm Announces Major Groundwater Remediation Project
Piedmont Geologic, an environmental consulting firm, announced today the startup of a new groundwater remediation project at a major gasoline pipeline release site in the Ohio River valley. - February 28, 2010 - Piedmont Geologic
Peter Cennamo Announces Trumatech's Expansion Into Canada
Leader in Environmental technology systems announces new sales and marketing offices in Calgary, Canada - February 28, 2010 - Trumatech
Alternative Latin Investor Reports: Latest Latin American Renewable Energy Investment News
Renewable Energy: The Future of Brazil and energy integration between Brazil and Peru - February 27, 2010 - Alternative Latin Investor
The Village of Blume Designated as an ISC Chartered Member
The International Sustainability Council (ISC) announced today that the Village of Blume, a newly planned neighborhood located in Harrisburg, North Carolina has been designated as an ISC Chartered Member. The ISC is a not-for-profit coalition of leaders, dedicated to advancing the understanding... - February 27, 2010 - ISC-Audubon
Radon Tee Spreads 'Reduce Radon' Message in Manchester
Radon specialists, ProTen Services, have continued the Radon Tee World Trek 2010 with a seminar on the subject given to health and safety professionals in Manchester. - February 27, 2010 - ProTen Services
Paradigm Provides Eco-Solutions for University Campuses
The Paradigm Group today announced the high demand of their eco- solution for university campuses. "The demand for environmental consumables is fast becoming the buzz on college campuses." states Ralph Bianculli Jr, Director for Business Development. "We are finding more university... - February 26, 2010 - Paradigm Group
DreamSharee Edu-tainment Promotes Green Awareness Through Music
DreamSharee Edu-tainment Enlists Music Celebrities to Present Be Seen Being Green College Music Tour - February 25, 2010 - 3-D Platform
Sustainable Atlanta Receives $50,000 Grant from the UPS Foundation
Sustainable Atlanta received a $50,000 grant from The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of UPS (NYSE:UPS). The grant will be used to support the Energy Taskforce and help establish Sustainable Atlanta’s metric dashboard and sustainability reporting efforts. The UPS Foundation grant will... - February 25, 2010 - Clean Cities Atlanta
EMLab P&K's San Diego Asbestos Laboratory Receives NVLAP Accreditation for Asbestos Analysis
EMLab P&K's asbestos lab in San Diego, California is NVLAP accredited for PLM bulk asbestos analysis (NVLAP Lab Code: 500034-0). - February 25, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Retensa Green Grant: Free Service Grants for Green Organizations
Announcing the launch of the Retensa Green Grant, an initiative designed to advance environmentally responsible organizations by creating exceptional work environments. - February 24, 2010 - Retensa, LLC
VMAC Business Group (VMAC) to Hold Energy Optimization Workshop on 17th & 18th March 2010 at Shanghai
Energy Optimization Workshop will expose the best ways to save energy and reduce cost, from within your organisation - February 24, 2010 - VMAC Business Group
VMAC Business Group (VMAC) to Hold Emissions Reduction Workshop on 15th & 16th March 2010 at Shanghai
VMAC's Emissions Reduction Workshop will update you on the latest developments in emissions reduction methodologies and technologies which are effective yet cost-efficient - February 24, 2010 - VMAC Business Group
Peter Cennamo of Trumatech is Poised to End the Nation's Energy Crises
Houston Based Engineering Firm, Headed up by Peter Cennamo, Plans to Lower the Nations Energy Consumption Through Their New Line of Energy Control Systems - February 24, 2010 - Trumatech
The Guardian Rates Joint Pocketweb and Volvo Solution as Top 4 Green iPhone App
CO2 tracker "Commute Greener!" rated high for feature richness and clever social networking aspects. - February 23, 2010 - Pocketweb
NOAA Improves Forecasts for Coastal Flood Impacts in Maine and New Hampshire
NOAA’s National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, created a new way to allow first responders to know the dangerous impacts of coastal flooding and make quicker, more accurate decisions to save life and property. The “Coastal Flood Nomogram,” a new experimental forecast technique... - February 22, 2010 - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration