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Laclede Gas, the Original Green Energy, Offers Cash Prize for Signing Up for E-Bill
A Chance to Win $1000 to Go Green by Switching from Paper Gas Bill to E-Bill. - March 13, 2010 - Laclede Gas
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.
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
Torment of a PV Module
The SGS Solar Test House will either make or break solar modules. In this new solar testing lab solar modules are submitted to fundamental testing as part of the module qualification process. - March 11, 2010 - SGS
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
Get Code of Practice Compliance Solutions from Capital Safety
“Capital Safety’s products and services were designed to anticipate many of the concerns addressed in Singapore’s New Code of Practice for Working Safely at Height”, said CSG Asia’s Managing Director, Brad Gates. - March 08, 2010 - Capital Safety Group Asia Pte Ltd
ATKEPP Launches China Energy Intelligence Service
China Energy Intelligence (CEI) is a service provided by ATKEPP International Consulting Ltd. to international energy stakeholders. - March 08, 2010 - ATKEPP International Consulting Ltd.
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
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.
EnergySys Launches Production Reporting for Everyone
EnergySys Limited, the specialist supplier of hydrocarbon and production reporting tools, has launched a major new release of its production reporting service. The new ENERGYSYS Production Reporting Application is a powerful, web-based service designed to make production reporting accessible and... - March 04, 2010 - EnergySys
Oil and Gas Industry Veteran Michael McGhan Joins Freestone Resources as Special Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer
Freestone Resources, Inc. /quotes/comstock/11k!fsnr (FSNR 0.25, +0.03, +11.11%) is pleased to announce that Michael McGhan has officially joined the Company as the Special Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer. Mr. McGhan will serve in this capacity in order to provide his knowledge and expertise... - March 04, 2010 - Freestone Resources, Inc.
Energy Solutions, Inc. Releases Natural Gas Price Outlook
In its most recent analysis, Energy Solutions, Inc. identifies why natural gas prices are entering an entirely new pricing regime – one that may take many by surprise. - March 03, 2010 - Energy Solutions, Inc.
PCO Innovation Partners with Schneider Electric in Maintaining Symphony, Its Technical Data Management Application
PCO Innovation is announcing it has taken charge of maintenance on Schneider Electric’s Symphony application, which is based on Parametric Technology Corporation’s (PTC) Windchill technology. - March 03, 2010 - PCO Innovation
Getting Creative at MEGAJOULE – Innovation Branch Explores New Approaches to Mesoscale and CFD
MEGAJOULE has created a branch fully dedicated to advanced wind modelling solutions, innovation and research. MEGAJOULE|Inovação will offer its services in Mesoscale Modelling and CFD simulations and spearhead the development of new services and products for the wind energy market. - March 03, 2010 - MEGAJOULE
Economist Says Iowa Biodiesel Mandate Wrong Approach
Iowans for Consumer Fuel Choice (ICFC) today released an economic study analyzing the impact of a statewide biodiesel mandate, as proposed in Senate File 464 and currently being considered by the Iowa State Legislature. Economist Wayne Newkirk, Ph.D., a longtime Drake University professor and president of Economic and Financial Consulting, reviewed and addressed the effects of a state mandate on demand, prices, employment and tax receipts, as well as the impact to fuel marketers and retailers. - March 02, 2010 - Iowans for Consumer Fuel Choice
SunPods Inc Signs 5MW Supplier Agreement with ET Solar
Interest continues to grow in SunPods ground-mounted solar arrays. - February 28, 2010 - SunPods Inc.
PEECO Completes Supply and Commissioning of 10.4MWe Gas Turbine Power Plant at Prudhoe Bay, AK. Electric Utility
Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co. (PEECO) has provided major upgrades to double the utilities electrical capacity with a 10.4MWe Gas Turbine Power Plant in Prudhoe Bay, AK. - February 26, 2010 - Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Company
Latin Power Group, Inc. (DBA LPG Electrical) Announces Its World Class Advisory Board
World Class Advisory Board has been invited to participate in LPG Electrical to help achieve the goals of the company - February 25, 2010 - Latin Power Group, Inc. (LPG Electrical)
New Glacial Energy Website
After months of hard work and preparation, Glacial Energy is pleased to roll out its new website. The new website has many more features including “Glacial U” which is designed to educate customers and visitors to the site about various energy subjects. It also contains pertinent... - February 25, 2010 - Glacial Energy
Genscape Launches Real-Time Natural Gas Flow Monitoring Service
Genscape, the leading global provider of energy information for commodity and financial markets, today launched NatGas RT™, a new service allowing subscribers to track domestic natural gas flows in real-time. Offering a comprehensive combination of public and proprietary data, NatGas RT... - February 24, 2010 - Genscape
Endress+hauser and eSight Energy Sign Strategic Reseller Agreement
Process automation solutions provider, Endress+Hauser, has announced a global strategic reseller agreement with leading energy management software supplier, eSight Energy, to market the eSight product suite as part of its complete solutions portfolio. - February 24, 2010 - eSight Energy Inc.
Indonesia Speeds Up Licensing Process to Seize Billion Dollar O&G Projects: High-level Forum Launched with Center for Energy Think Tank and Arc Media Global
High-level forum launched to support the theme, "Effective Production Sharing Agreements, Engagement Strategies and Partnerships Models for NOC-IOC-SC Adapted for the New Economy" - February 24, 2010 - AMG First LLC
Novel Ultrasonic Device to Mix New Alloy for Super Capacitor
The Ceramic Group at Queen’s University in Kingston, lead by Prof. Vladimir D. Krstic, is working with Stratford, Ontario based ALUPRO-MPI Ultrasonics Inc. , lead by Nico van Dongen, on a new type of advanced ceramic alloy that could dramatically outperform the existing materials. - February 22, 2010 - ALUPRO-MPI Ultrasonics Inc.
Breitling Oil and Gas Commences Drilling Operations on Its BREITLING-STAR #1 Well; Utilizes New Technologies
Breitling Oil and Gas Corporation, an independent producer based in Irving, Texas, announced today that drilling operations have begun on its BREITLING-STAR #1 well. Utilizing a 2,000 horsepower drilling rig from Felderholff Brothers Drilling Company, Breitling has commenced drilling its... - February 19, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
AMI to Support MAST as the Event's First Ever Specialist Market Information Partner
AMI International announced today it has joined MAST Events as the event’s official Market Information Partner. As the first ever dedicated market information partner to be linked with MAST, AMI will offer unique expert insights into future naval and maritime market trends and developments,... - February 19, 2010 - Maritime Systems and Technologies
Latest E&P Sharing Contracts and Agreements Launched by Energy Think Tank Affiliated with Arc Media Global
Latest E&P Sharing Contracts and Agreements Jakarta program launched by energy think tank Center for Energy Sustainability and Economics - February 19, 2010 - AMG First LLC
Palantir Solutions & Fekete Associates Software Alliance Puts an Economic Valuation on Oil & Gas Reserves
Fekete’s F.A.S.T Harmony integrated with PalantirCASH shows technical and economic reserves variance - February 18, 2010 - Palantir Solutions
Global Oil Shale Market Reports Now Available on MarketsandMarkets
Global oil shale resources can supply more than 2.8 trillion barrels of nonrenewable energy. This is almost three times the capacity of crude oil reserves. Currently, the cost of retorting oil from oil shale is higher than the cost of crude oil production. - February 18, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Remote Hybrid Power Station Containerized
Elite Buildings introduces a Hybrid Remote Power Station; the renewable energy prototype is wind and solar powered, all self contained in an ISO container footprint. The unique design is based on the premise and need for a rapidly deployable remote power station, ideal for military applications. - February 17, 2010 - Elite Buildings
Winthrop Solutions Offers Alternative Energy Financing
Winthrop Solutions now offers creative financing for alternative energy projects such as wind, solar and other alternative energy projects across the nation. - February 14, 2010 - Winthrop Real Estate Solutions
6th International Geothermal Conference: Preliminary Programme Online
From today the preliminary programme of the 6th International Geothermal Conference (IGC 2010) is online. The Conference will take place in Freiburg/Germany on May 19-20, 2010 and will offer wide insight into different aspects on geothermal energy generation. Early bird special is available until February 28. - February 13, 2010 - enerchange
Danvers, MA Builds Out the Smart Grid with NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense
Danvers, MA has selected NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense meter data management software as part of their Smart Grid Investment Grant. Danvers team will leverage MeterSense's meter data management capabilities to import, validate and analyze electric and water/sewer grid data, and deliver timely and accurate billing information to its Customer Information System. - February 11, 2010 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
NewProductHelp.com at the Helm of Marketing Campaign for Packing Jack Invention
Texas resident and inventor Jack W. has designated South Florida-based invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com as the official marketing representative of his Packing Jack invention for the next 2 years. An innovative and effective new product targeted at all who work with stuffing boxes,... - February 11, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
SOR®1500 Series Electric Level Switches Now Available with CSA/US Explosion Proof Approval
SOR is pleased to announce the addition of CSA/US explosion proof certifications to the 1500 series electric level switch product line. - February 11, 2010 - SOR Inc.
Adros Energy Expands Clean Energy Business with Energy Audit Services and Opens New Headquarters in Amherst, NH
Adros Energy’s expansion follows on the heels of President Obama’s visit to the region speaking in support of clean energy and small businesses. - February 11, 2010 - Adros Energy
Holocene Opens Mid-South U.S. Regional Office
Third Regional Office to Serve Six States. - February 10, 2010 - Holocene, LLC
NorthStar Signs Agreement with Tillsonburg Hydro to Implement MeterSense
NorthStar Utilities Solutions continues their expansion into the Canadian MDM/R market with the selection of MeterSense by Tillsonburg Hydro. MeterSense is an Operational Data Store that will provide Tillsonburg Hydro with a comprehensive solution to monitor and validate their immediate smart meter rollout plan while supporting their goal of improving customer service. - February 06, 2010 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
Real Goods Solar Expands Operations in Colorado
Real Goods Solar is expanding its photovoltaic installation services into southern Colorado, adding Colorado Springs and Pueblo to its coverage areas. - February 05, 2010 - Real Goods Solar
Cota & Cota President Sean Cota, Sen. Maria Cantwell, Advocates Call for End to Reckless Speculation, Rebuild the Real Economy
Americans for Financial Reform, the Commodities Markets Oversight Coalition Band Together to Put Wall Street Cops Back on the Futures and Derivatives Beat, Close Loopholes That Fostered Financial Meltdown. - February 05, 2010 - Cota & Cota, Inc.
Oil & Gas Leaders Meet to Map Out Talent Landscape in India
Senior Oil & Gas industry executives are gathering today in New Delhi to discuss how technical talent in India could be better utilized for this sector. At an exclusive conclave, leaders from Indian and international companies are examining the issues and opportunities emerging from the Indian talent landscape. - February 05, 2010 - Global Energy Talent
Iowans for Consumer Fuel Choice Coalition Announcement
Iowans for Consumer Fuel Choice is a coalition of public, private, business and labor organizations that wholeheartedly supports renewable fuels but vehemently opposes product mandates that manipulate our free market system and increase fuel costs for Iowans. - February 04, 2010 - Iowans for Consumer Fuel Choice
European Valve Supplier Wins Duplex and Super Duplex Valve Offshore Contract in Brazil
The European Valve Supplier - The Alloy Valve Stockist – an alloy valve supplier and stockist of premium alloy valves, operating out of Barcelona, Spain, was recently awarded a contract to supply forged and cast gate valves to an offshore, deepwater project in Brazil. Valves are to be manufactured in duplex and super duplex (forged A182 F51, A182 F53, A182 F55 and cast grades A995 Gr. 4A, A995 Gr. 5A and A995 Gr. 6A). Completion is expected during Q2 2010. - February 02, 2010 - Grupo Compas - The Alloy Valve Stockist
Miguel Ferreira Believes That Portugal is Capable of Reaching Up to 10 GW of Wind Energy Until 2020
MEGAJOULE’s executive board member Miguel Ferreira attended last week’s workshop at APREN in Lisbon. Members of the Portuguese Renewable Energies Association discussed APREN’s proposal on the European renewable energy targets for 2020 which is to be submitted to the Portuguese government shortly. - January 29, 2010 - MEGAJOULE
Borri Re-Design Their UK Website
Borri have recently re-designed their UK website Borri.co.uk. - January 28, 2010 - Borri Ltd.
Area Nonprofits Meeting the Needs of Weather’s Most Vulnerable
Dialysis patients evacuated from Cheyenne River Reservation. - January 27, 2010 - National Relief Charities
TAG Acquires Remaining Key Acreage Covering Kawakawa Oil Shale Prospect in New Zealand’s East Coast Basin
New Zealand oil and gas producer, TAG Oil Ltd. (TSX-V: TAO) is pleased to announce that the Company has been awarded a 100% interest in a 61,900-acre permit extension to the Company’s PEP 38349 permit, located in the southern portion of the onshore East Coast Basin, New Zealand. When... - January 27, 2010 - TAG Oil Ltd.
Atlas Copco Expander Generators Producing Geothermal Power at Enel Stillwater and Salt Wells Plants in Nevada
Atlas Copco Gas and Process expander generators in Nevada are fully commissioned and capable of producing enough energy to power a medium-sized city. The six turboexpanders are installed in the Enel Green Power’s Stillwater and Salt Wells geothermal power plants near Fallon, Nevada. The two... - January 26, 2010 - Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company
The New US Federal Program BCAP is Intended to Increase the Supply of Woody Biomass. Will It?
In an effort to increase the usage of renewable energy, the US government has implemented a new program, called BCAP, which will subsidize the collection of biomass in 2010 and 2011. Over 500 million dollars has been allocated for the first three months of 2010, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review. There is much uncertainty about how much additional biomass that will actually enter the market as a result of the program. - January 26, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
NorthStar Utilities Solutions Continues MDM Innovation with the Release of MeterSense 2.0
NorthStar Utilities Solutions continues to improve the efficiency of electric, gas and water utilities with the release of their meter data management solution - MeterSense 2.0. MeterSense helps utilities tie their AMR/AMI technology into its business processes by integrating multiple systems and automating workflows to gain operational efficiencies. - January 25, 2010 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions