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RECON Climbs Higher on ENR’s Top 200
RECON has once again been named in the 2013 Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 200 Environmental Firms. Ranking #64 this year, RECON rose 18 spots. RECON also moved up to #14 in the Top 30 All-Environment Firms list and is again in ENR’s list of Top 20 Hazardous Waste Contractors. - September 25, 2013 - Remedial Construction Services, LP
BOMA San Diego to Host Earthquake Preparedness Workshop
Is your building ready for the next "big one?" The San Diego Building Owners and Managers Association invites you to attend an earthquake preparedness workshop on October 11, complete with a real life earthquake scenario and a panel of emergency preparedness experts. - September 21, 2013 - San Diego Building Owners and Managers Association
Julia Gauthier and Jason Steinbock of the Weidt Group to Speak at 2013 AIA Iowa Annual Convention
Energy Specialists Featured at Annual Convention for American Institute of Architects - September 21, 2013 - The Weidt Group
A New Site Development, Renewable Energy, Construction Management Company Has Arrived in Denver - Five Star Companies, LLC
Five Star Companies, LLC is a unique and diversified veteran-owned company, focused on superior customer satisfaction in Construction Management (Traditional and Renewable Energy) and Civil/Site Development - emphasizing the LEED principles while promoting renewable energy concepts. - September 20, 2013 - Five Star Companies, LLC
Pinnacle Ozone Releases the World’s Most Energy Efficient Ozone Generator Technology
Pinnacle Ozone Solutions, LLC announces the release of its newest QuadBlock® Generation II (Gen II) ozone technology. The event marks the introduction of the world’s most advanced and reliable ozone generation system, offering customers substantially lower total energy costs, and lower... - September 20, 2013 - Pinnacle Ozone Solutions, LLC
Inaugural Green School Competition Launches in Montana; Register Your Montana School/Group for a Chance to Win a Trophy/Cash Prize
On Sept. 28, Saturday, 2013, the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Montana Chapter Green School and Advocacy is showing its support of healthy and sustainable schools by launching the first ever Montana Green School Challenge. The competition invites Montana schools, classes or groups to... - September 20, 2013 - Montana USGBC
Interwest Distribution Unveils Plans for Tools Division
Interwest Distribution Company announced plans today to dramatically expand their current installation tools business. - September 14, 2013 - Interwest Distribution Company
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Selected for $1 Million DOE Vehicle Technologies Grant Award
Wildcat’s high throughput battery workflow to play key role in development of new electrolytes for silicon anodes. - September 12, 2013 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
The Sustainability Consortium® Launches General Merchandise Working Group and Welcomes Lifetime Brands
The Sustainability Consortium® (TSC®) is excited to announce the launch of its tenth working group: General Merchandise. This working group will produce sustainability profiles and metrics for consumer products such as sporting goods, bed, bath, kitchen, tabletop, and home decor products,... - September 11, 2013 - The Sustainability Consortium
Output from Green Power Drops in Canada
Federal statistics show that the contribution from renewable energy sources continues to decline, compared with conventional carbon-based fuel sources. - September 11, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Bethlehem Authority Partners with Rentricity to Finance In-Pipe Hydropower Projects
Rentricity Inc., the in-pipe hydro energy recovery Company, executed a letter of agreement with the Bethlehem Authority in Pennsylvania to explore, finance and develop multiple small, in-pipe hydropower sites within the Authority’s water system. The agreement follows similar agreements with... - September 10, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) Holds Symposium on UV Disinfection of Healthcare Facilities Prior to World Congress 2013, Las Vegas
Members of the International Ultraviolet Association are sponsoring some key events at the World Congress 2013, at the Mirage Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Learn about the special panel on disinfection of hospitals and healthcare facilities that precedes World Congress, on Sept. 21, 2013 and other events. - September 10, 2013 - International Ultraviolet Association
greeNEWit Sponsors the Annual Downtown Hyattsville Arts Festival
Come join greeNEWit, a sustainability company that helps you save money on energy bills, at the sixth annual Hyattsville Arts Festival. The outdoor event will be held September 14, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the intersection of Baltimore Avenue and Jefferson Street in downtown Hyattsville. - September 09, 2013 - greeNEWit
WK Dickson Adds Senior Project Manager to Water & Wastewater Group
W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc. has announced another major addition to its water resources consulting group. The firm welcomed Benjamin “Jamie” C. Wright, Jr., PE to the firm this week. He is located in the Columbia, SC regional office and serves as a senior project manager. Jamie will... - September 04, 2013 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
EMLab P&K Upgrades Android App with IAQ Pocket Guide for Clients of Environmental Testing Lab
EMLab P&K adds the IAQ Pocket Guide as a new feature in its Android app. The digital version of the IAQ Pocket Guide makes it easy and convenient for clients of environmental lab to access the popular, in-demand resource. - September 03, 2013 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Completed Air Quality Testing Projects in the U.S. and Internationally by Environmental Source Samplers, Inc.
Recent updates to the EPA MACT Standards as well as air quality testing demands overseas have kept Environmental Source Samplers, Inc. busy during the summer months of 2013. ESS has completed a number of projects with more planned through the end of the year. - September 01, 2013 - Environmental Source Samplers, Inc.
Nova West Solar Builds the Best Solar System to Create a Green Solution
Nova West Solar, Fresno’s foremost solar company helps folks identify the energy spending trends and creates a green solution by building the best solar system. They also offer 10 year warranties on all equipment, material and labor. - August 31, 2013 - Nova West Solar
CarbonClix Launches a Free Get Started Guide to Help Users Reduce Their Carbon Footprint and Save Money
A Free Get Started Guide is now available from CarbonClix. The Guide examines the direct impact we have on the environment through our daily activities, such as use of transport and household energy consumption and provides easy to follow tips on how to reduce carbon emissions and save money on household bills. - August 29, 2013 - Tramp Carbon
Hydropower Efficiency Act of 2013 Will Ease Rentricity Projects for Water, Wastewater, Irrigation and Industrial Water Operators
On August 9th, the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act (H.R. 267) and the Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act (H.R. 678) were signed into law by President Obama. Both the Senate and House of Representatives passed the bill on January 15, 2013, which was... - August 28, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
Texal Energy Helps Non-Profit Abba House Reduce Energy Consumption with Texal Super-Bulb SB-200 Implementation
Texal Energy, a Dallas based energy efficiency firm, partnered with Abba House of Cummings, GA to reduce overall lighting energy consumption by 50%. Christian influenced Abba House works with women in overcoming additions as well as addressing physical and emotional abuse. Texal Energy retrofitted... - August 28, 2013 - Texal Energy
EMLab P&K Launches MoldRANGE Climate Report for Mold Testing in California
EMLab P&K launches MoldRANGE California Climate report to help IAQ professionals who perform mold testing in California. The report provides better insights for outdoor mold spore levels in the California zip code where the mold testing took place. - August 23, 2013 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Rentricity Wins New Jersey Technology Council Idea & Demo Day Grand Finale 2013
Rentricity Inc., the in-pipe hydro energy recovery Company, was awarded the grand prize at the New Jersey Technology Council (NJTC) Idea and Demo Day Grand Finale. The event took place at CoWerks in Asbury Park, New Jersey on August 8th, 2013. Frank Zammataro, Rentricity President and Co-Founder,... - August 16, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
New Water Consumption Monitoring Service by Smart Rain
Smart Rain is excited to offer a new round-the-clock water monitoring service. The newly developed system aims to help its clients conserve water resources and save money. The company talks about its revolutionary system and its benefits to commercial properties. - August 16, 2013 - Smart Rain
Webinar: Making the Business Case for Sustainability
Shelton Group to Discuss Five Ways “Green” Gives You a Competitive Edge. - August 15, 2013 - Shelton Group
IUVA and IOA World Congress 2013, Las Vegas: Global Experts Discuss UV Technologies
Scientists, engineers, industry leaders, researchers, state, local and national authorities will gather at the World Congress 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada from Sept. 22-26 to discuss UV technologies that disinfect water and air. - August 14, 2013 - International Ultraviolet Association
Arlen Van Draanen Announces AEA Biofuels Development Center
Arlen Van Draanen announces new Biofuels Initiative at Alternative Energy Advisors. - August 13, 2013 - Alternative Energy Advisors
CICS Publishes New White Paper on Mandatory Carbon Reporting Following New Legislation
Following the announcement that Mandatory Carbon Reporting (MCR) has now been written into law (as of 6th August), CICS, the management systems certification and sustainability assurance provider, has published a new white paper – "Mandatory Carbon Reporting." - August 11, 2013 - Complete Integrated Certification Services Ltd
Building an Industry: How Private and Public Partners Can Connect Through Offshore Wind
The business community is cordially invited to join the Business Network for Maryland Offshore Wind seminar titled, “Offshore Wind: Opportunities for the Eastern Shore, Ocean City, and Maryland’s Maritime Industry.” The event sponsors include Worcester County Economic Development... - August 09, 2013 - BizMDOSW
Business Network for Maryland Offshore Wind Announces Operations and Maintenance Workshop
August 16th Workshop in Ocean City Will Prepare Maryland Businesses to Participate in Offshore Wind Operations, Maintenance and Supply Chain Development. - August 08, 2013 - BizMDOSW
6R Supply Shifts to Biobased Industrial Supply Product Line
Industrial sustainability through BioBased solutions. 6R Supply provides biobased fluids, fuels and solvents to manufacturing, energy industries, and governments that reduce toxicity throughout their operations and facilities. - August 08, 2013 - 6R Supply Inc.
Local Power in San Francisco: CleanPowerSF to Focus on Citywide Build-Out of Renewable Local Power
Local Power Inc. (localpower.com), based in Marin County, California, provides an update on recent success in helping the City of San Francisco implement a Community Choice Aggregation to issue revenue bonds and build a substantial "In-City Buildout" of renewable distributed generation and energy efficiency projects within the the City and County's 49 square miles to serve - and be owned by - the community. - August 03, 2013 - Local Power LLC
Julia Gauthier of The Weidt Group Elected President of Iowa Association for Energy Efficiency Board of Directors
Program Manager with 17 Years Experience Leads IAEE Board of Directors. - August 03, 2013 - The Weidt Group
Environmental Source Samplers, Inc. Secures RATA and Performance Testing Projects in Philippines
ESS continues expansion in Asia with recent contracts for relative accuracy test audit (RATA) and air emissions test programs for clients in the Philippines. - August 01, 2013 - Environmental Source Samplers, Inc.
Shelton Group Launches New Site for Marketing Insights and Inspiration
Shelton Insights to be the deepest collection of research and marketing trends in the sustainability industry. - August 01, 2013 - Shelton Group
CICS Launches New Blog
CICS, the management systems certification and sustainability assurance provider, is pleased to announce that it has launched a new blog, dedicated to assurance. - July 29, 2013 - Complete Integrated Certification Services Ltd
Kumar Builders Chooses Surmount Energy for High Rise Consulting Certification Facilitation
Surmount Energy assists Kumar Builder's for the HRC certification of its new project KUL Elixir in Lokhandwala. - July 28, 2013 - Surmount Energy Solution Pvt. Ltd.
Wadhwa Group Chooses Surmount Energy as Its Green Consultant for Its Upcoming Project in Dadar
Surmount Energy assists Wadhwa Group for IGBC Green Homes Certification. - July 28, 2013 - Surmount Energy Solution Pvt. Ltd.
BRSCCL Opts for BuildTrack Facility Management System by Surmount Energy for Managing the Station Complex
Surmount Energy has offered BuildTrack facility management system to Belapur Railway Station Commercial Company Ltd. - July 28, 2013 - Surmount Energy Solution Pvt. Ltd.
Canada Remains Lowest in Growth of Renewables
Canada’s annual growth of renewable energy will be 1.6% until 2040, compared with 1.8% for the United States and 2.5% for the world, according to the latest projections from the US Department of Energy’s statistical agency. - July 27, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Rentricity Participates in HydroVision International 2013
Al Spinell, Rentricity Co-Founder and Advisor, will participate at the Hydrovision International Conference & Exhibition in Denver, Colorado. The event will take place at the Colorado Convention Center from July 23 – 26. Mr. Spinell will present on Friday, July 26th during the conference... - July 23, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
Oil Price to Have Minuscule Impact on Growth of Renewables in Canada
Canada’s below-average growth of green power will not be affected by the future price of oil, according to forecasts from the US Department of Energy. - July 20, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
NREL Receives Recognition for Renewable Biomass Heating System at Golden, CO Headquarters
Biomass Thermal Energy Council recognizes biomass heating facility as part of NREL's renewable energy commitment. - July 19, 2013 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
WK Dickson's Airport Group Continues Rapid Growth with Senior Project Manager
W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc. has announced another major addition to its airport consulting group. The firm welcomed Brigid Z. Williams, PE this week. She is located in the Raleigh regional office and serves as a senior project manager in the airport group. Her areas of expertise include runway,... - July 18, 2013 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Four Swedish Corporates Make the Top 100 Globally for Resource Efficiency
Four publicly traded Swedish companies have been included in the Osmosis Resource Efficiency Index (ticker MOREWOUT), an index that tracks the relative resource efficiency of the world largest companies in the developed markets. - July 12, 2013 - Osmosis Investment Management
WK Dickson Vice President Honored with Distinguished Service Award
WK Dickson & Co., Inc. recently announced that Dan Dawson, PE, PLS, the firm’s Vice President and Manager of the Wilmington Regional Office, has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Professional Engineers of North Carolina (PENC). This award is given each year to a PENC... - July 12, 2013 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
EOS 100 Receives PE Editor's Choice Award 2013
EOS Remediation, LLC's newest product, EOS 100, receives the PE Editor's Choice Award. - July 10, 2013 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Price of Solar PV Drops 20% Per Year in Canada
The price for solar modules dropped to C$1.52 per watt in 2011, compared with $9.41 in 2001, which is in contrast to other reports which indicate that the growth of renewable energy in Canada is increasing at a slower rate than the consumption of non-renewable energy sources. - July 10, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
How Does Feng Shui Affect Remodeling? Dave Fox Remodeling Radio Hosts Master Diana Garber
Dave Fox Remodeling approaches their projects in a similar fashion as Intuitive Concepts; not only performing the work but understanding the needs of the client. - July 07, 2013 - Intuitive Concepts, Inc.
ESS Conducts Isokinetic Training for Vietnam Department of Natural Resources and Environment
Mark Looney, President of Environmental Source Samplers, Inc. (ESS), completed a workshop to introduce basic isokinetic principles and source sampling skills to the Vietnam Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DONRE). ESS is establishing a growing presence for air quality testing in southeastern Asia with their office in Hanoi, Vietnam. - June 30, 2013 - Environmental Source Samplers, Inc.
Maine Community Foundation Awards Grant for New Conservation Summer Camp
For the past several years the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District has offered a Natural Resources and Agricultural Summer Camp to children ages 7-12. Starting this summer, the PCSWCD will be offering a Teen Conservation Camp for youth ages 13-18! With generous funding provided... - June 30, 2013 - Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District