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PERC Expands Propane Energy Pod Builder Incentive Program
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has expanded its Propane Energy Pod Builder Incentive Program, opening the program to all builders. Formerly, the program only accepted applications from companies building fewer than 75 homes each year. - May 30, 2014 - Propane Education & Research Council
InStep Software to Discuss Energy Efficiency at 2014 IDEA Conference and Trade Show
Company to Share Best Practices for Implementing Enterprise Energy Management for District Energy Systems. - May 30, 2014 - InStep Software
Multi-Million Dollar Low-Carbon Investment Programmes to be Coordinated in Europe
Climate-KIC, the European Union’s main climate innovation initiative, and the Lower Silesia region in Poland will coordinate their multi-million dollar investment programmes to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. Climate-KIC has announced a ground-breaking agreement with the... - May 29, 2014 - Climate-KIC
ETI Named to DiversityBusiness.com’s “Top 100 in Missouri – 2014”
DiversityBusiness.com, the nation’s leading multicultural social media site, has recently acknowledged ETI as one of the Missouri’s “Top Businesses” for 2014. This exclusive ranking is a reflection of ETI’s overall vision, leadership and economic accomplishments in... - May 29, 2014 - ETI
Sightline Energy Set to Boost Energy Efficiency Design in the Inland Northwest
Sightline Energy launches in the U.S. Northwest region to assist architectural and engineering firms with energy efficiency, life-cycle costing, and sustainability challenges in new construction. - May 29, 2014 - Sightline Energy
Brian Alfaro Funds Education Initiatives in San Antonio
Texas has seen its fair share of wealth as a result of the south Texas Eagle Ford Shale boom in recent years. Many companies acting in this play have become pillars of philanthropy in their communities, sharing the wealth of the Eagle Ford to promote Texas growth. Brian Alfaro is no... - May 29, 2014 - Primera Energy
Aquentium Seeks Joint Venture Partner in Arizona for Real Estate Development and Construction
Aquentium, Inc. (OTC: AQNM) announced today that the company is seeking Joint Venture Partners in the State of Arizona for real estate development and construction. - May 27, 2014 - Aquentium
Aquentium Announces Distributor Opportunities in Medical Marijuana Industry for Its Air and Water Purification Systems
Aquentium announced today that the company is now seeking distributors to help the company increase revenues and expand its technology into the medical marijuana industry. - May 27, 2014 - Aquentium
Zambia, Uganda, Nigeria and SAPP Top Winners in This Year’s African Utility Week Awards
The Ugandan National Water and Sewerage Corporation, Zambia’s ZESCO, the Southern African Power Pool and Nigeria’s Genesis Electricity Limited walked away with top honours at the African Utility Week Industry Awards that were announced during the event in Cape Town, South Africa this month. - May 25, 2014 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Turner Designs Hydrocarbon Instruments Announces Their Success at OTC 2014
Turner Designs Hydrocarbon Instruments announces a successful 2014 Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, TX May 5-8. Exploration and production was the main focus of the show and Turner Designs Hydrocarbon Instruments stood out as one of the companies with a singular focus on oil in water... - May 25, 2014 - Turner Designs Hydrocarbon Instruments
Welspun Energy Honored with "Golden Peacock Innovative Service Award"
WEPL wins Golden Peacock Innovative Service Award for Modified Module Mounting Structure. Re-engineering helps in low cost & faster commissioning of solar projects. Governor of Kerala & Former Chief Minister Delhi Sheila Dikshit gave away the award. - May 25, 2014 - Welspun Energy Pvt. Ltd.
Hugh Smith Joins SPS Team
Veteran hospitality property specialist to assist SPS' hotel and resort clients. - May 24, 2014 - Sustainable Performance Solutions, LLC
YANMAR America Announces Leadership and Management Changes
Increased business complexity, combined with the need to increase support of globalization and expansion of Yanmar Holdings Ltd., has caused Yanmar America to evaluate and restructure some of its key leadership positions effective June 1, 2014. Yanmar America is pleased to announce that Mr. Ted... - May 24, 2014 - YANMAR America
InStep Software to Present on Asset Performance Monitoring at the ISA POWID Symposium
Company to Discuss Using Predictive Analytics Software to Improve Equipment Reliability - May 23, 2014 - InStep Software
Saint-Gobain Seals’ Kontich Production Site Featured on the European Business Journal Website, Highlighting Their OmniSeal® Spring-Energized Seals
Saint-Gobain Seals has been featured on the European Business Journal website; it will also be published in their magazine in the next few months. The article, titled “Sealing the market,” focused on their production site in Kontich, Belgium, in which Geert Vanthienen, Product manager -... - May 23, 2014 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Lucideon Has Extended Its Extensive Analysis Techniques Offerings and Invested in an Agilent 7900 Quadrapole ICP-MS
Lucideon, the international provider of materials development, testing and assurance, and formerly known as Ceram, is pleased to announce it has invested in the latest Agilent 7900 Quadrapole Inductively Coupled Plasma – Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). The new ICP-MS identifies elements by their... - May 23, 2014 - Lucideon
Regional Trade Association Partners with Insurance Company
The Maryland, DC, and Virginia Solar Energy Industries Association (MDV-SEIA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Consolidated Insurance Center (CIC) and Energi Insurance. Not only will MDV-SEIA membership be taken into consideration in the underwriting process, but Energi and CIC will... - May 23, 2014 - Chesapeake Solar and Storage Association
Climate-KIC Commences Israel Tour for Cleantech Entrepreneurs
12 of Europe’s most promising cleantech start-ups to explore business opportunities in one of world’s biggest hotbeds for climate innovation. - May 22, 2014 - Climate-KIC
sPower Acquires Bosch Solar Energy Entities in U.S.
sPower (Sustainable Power Group) a leading sustainable energy provider, announced the acquisition of Bosch Solar Energy North America entities with projects actively operating in the U.S. The acquisition complements sPower’s existing distributed generation portfolio. The transaction follows... - May 22, 2014 - sPower
Miami, Recycling Energy Forum Brings Together Clean Tech Companies and Educational Institutions
A business expo is being produced in Miami by Recycling Energy Forum (REF) that will bring clean technology companies together with potential customers in the private and public sectors. The event will also host an education conference to introduce administrators to clean technologies and to educate students about clean tech careers. - May 22, 2014 - Recycling Energy Forum LLC
Three-Masted Schooner Atlantic Recreation Powered by YANMAR
Having once set a record that almost held for 100 years for the fastest transatlantic passage by a monohull in the 1905 Kaiser’s Cup race, it is fitting that today the recreation of the three-masted schooner Atlantic is powered by one of the world’s most well-known diesel engine... - May 22, 2014 - YANMAR America
Treasure Cove Belize Mega Green Resort Moves Forward with Development
Treasure Island Management, Ltd., a Belizean corporation, prepares for development with Venture Partners. - May 22, 2014 - Treasure Island Management, Ltd.
France’s Total Strengthens Partnership with Saudi Zahid Group
France's Total sold 30% stake in Moroccan subsidiary Total Maroc to Saudi Arabia’s Zahid Group and Total Maroc plans to sell a 15-percent stake later on Casablanca's stock market. - May 21, 2014 - Altaaqa Global
Successful Launch of CBM-TEC Expo in Kitwe in April Put Zambia’s Copperbelt on the Map
The hugely successful launch of the Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference (CBM-TEC) in Kitwe from 28-29 April attracted 92 exhibitors, 1600 visitors, 140 conference delegates, including Zambian Vice President Dr Guy Scott and Mining, Energy and Water Development Minister, Hon. Christopher... - May 21, 2014 - Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference
Brian Alfaro’s Well Production Bodes Well for Decades of Production
Brian Alfaro's Legacy 1H well exceeds expectations and is predicted to be in production for the next 30 to 40 years. - May 21, 2014 - Primera Energy
Pioneer Engineering Introduces New Tribology and Lubrication Services and Training Course
New oil analysis and lubrication services focused on education and personalized tribology solutions for clients around the world. - May 21, 2014 - Pioneer Engineering
Strong Protection for Heavy-Duty Applications
Reliable overload protection and easy handling are the compelling features of RINGFEDER POWER TRANSMISSION’s new GERWAH GWS heavy-duty couplings. - May 21, 2014 - RINGFEDER POWER TRANSMISSION GMBH
TiEcon 2014 Names PrecisionHawk to List of "50 Hottest Tech Start-ups"
TiE50 recognized the 50 award winners at its annual entrepreneurial conference in Santa Clara, CA. - May 20, 2014 - PrecisionHawk
Welspun Renewables Commissions Karnataka’s Largest 19 MW (DC) Solar Capacity
Project with tracker technology will annually supply 30,724,000 units of clean energy. WREPL’s 11 MW (DC) project commissioned in less than three months from PPA signing, nearly 10 months ahead of schedule. 8 MW (DC) was commissioned last year about 2 months ahead of schedule. Project achieved full load within a week of commissioning, touched high CUF% of 27% in a day. For next 25 years 23,043 tones of CO2 emissions will be mitigated on a yearly basis. - May 18, 2014 - Welspun Renewables
Shoals Technologies Group and American Helios Constructors Partner to Provide Largest U.S. Army Base PV Project
Shoals Technologies Group, the leading manufacturer of PV Balance of Systems components, today announced it has been awarded the contract to provide 17.5 MW of ground mount racking to the Fort Huachuca U.S. Army Base. Chattanooga, Tennessee based American Helios Constructors will serve as the EPC for the project. - May 17, 2014 - Shoals Technologies Group
Family Ponding at the Larchmont Reservoir with Sheldrake Environmental Center
Family fun with Sheldrake on June 1st. Join Sheldrake and look to see who is living in in their local pond. Come help Sheldrake welcome the much awaited warm weather. - May 17, 2014 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
GlacialLight Presenting LED Lights and Drivers at 19th GuangZhou International Lighting Exhibition
Surface Mounted Down lights, Panel Lights and LED 50W Bay Lights Latest Additions to Indoor Lighting - May 16, 2014 - GlacialTech Inc
Pasadena Student Receives Future Engineer Scholarship
Aydan Delgado, a senior at Pasadena Memorial High School in Pasadena, TX, will be attending the University of Houston as a Chemical Engineering major. The smart and driven young man, was awarded with the 2014 Future Engineer Scholarship from H&M Industrial EPC at the Scholarship Ceremony held... - May 16, 2014 - H&M Industrial EPC
Alberta Septic Systems is Offering Inspection and Septic Pumping Services to Local Area Clientele
Newcastle, WA-based specialists for cost-effective septic tank maintenance, Alberta Septic Systems are now offering an affordable tank inspection and septic pumping service to King and Snohomish County homeowners. The company’s expert services will ensure the complete safety of home septic... - May 16, 2014 - Alberta Septic Systems
New Study from PERC Shows Propane Heating Systems Offer Quickest Payback
Independent study shows that residential propane heating systems provide greater affordability, efficiency and comfort with fewer CO2 emissions. - May 16, 2014 - Propane Education & Research Council
Food Packaging: Overview of Trends, Standards and Implications on Food Safety
The objective of this complimentary webinar (45-minute presentation / 15-minute Q&A) is to provide an overview of key GFSI standards on food packaging, discuss the key drivers of packaging innovations and explore the role of packaging on safety and shelf life of food. - May 16, 2014 - SGS
Water Planet Engineering’s Vorti-SEP® Selected to Recycle Wastewater for BMW
Water Planet Engineering’s Vorti-SEP® water treatment technology was selected to treat and recycle wastewater generated as part of BMW’s month-long launch event for their new i8 and i3 plug–in hybrid vehicles in Santa Monica, California. - May 15, 2014 - Water Planet Engineering
Clean Solar Achieves B Corp Certification
Clean Solar is proud to announce its certification as a B Corporation, making it the first solar installation company headquartered in the Silicon Valley to achieve B Corp status. The prestigious designation is awarded to new companies which use the power of business to solve social and... - May 15, 2014 - Clean Solar
Finalists Announced for the 2014 GreenBuilt Home Tour
The one-of-a-kind tour of sustainably built homes taking place in July features innovative building projects from Northbrook to Naperville and neighborhoods across Chicago. - May 15, 2014 - USGBC- Illinois Chapter
Nice Home Services Launches New Website for the Alexandria Area
Nice Home Services announces the release of their new website, www.nicehomeservices.com. - May 15, 2014 - NICE Home Services
Saint-Goban's Rulon® J Polymer Material Used as Supporting Role in Bogie of New 7000 Series Trains in Washington DC
Saint-Gobain Seals’ Rulon® J sliding elements will be utilized on the bogie of the newest 7000 series trains in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Manufactured by an industrial company in Japan whose expertise includes land, sea, and air transportation systems, the 7000 series cars are... - May 15, 2014 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Aquentium Technology Designed to Enhance Medical Marijuana Industry in Canada
Aquentium, Inc. (OTC: AQNM) CEO Mark Taggatz stated, “I am very pleased with the recent movement within the medical marijuana industry in Canada and how the growth of the hemp industry could have a very positive impact for Aquentium and its shareholders.” - May 15, 2014 - Aquentium
Over €100 Million for Climate Change Innovation Programmes Announced in Europe
Climate-KIC to unveil multimillion investment for long-term programmes at European Business Summit. - May 14, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Hartland Elementary Students in a Race Against Time to Rebuild Habitat for Endangered Migratory Bird
Every spring for more than a decade, an estimated 1,000 Chimney Swifts have made the long return flight from their winter home in South America to a 40 foot chimney at the White Elm Nursery in the small village of Hartland, Wisconsin. This summer, unless a new nesting structure can be built before... - May 14, 2014 - Hartland Chimney Swift Roost Fund
US Building Consultants Brings in Experienced Forensic Investigator as New Principal
US Building Consultants has hired Scott Stephen as a new principal. With years of experience in building envelope field analysis and diagnostic testing, roof design and installation consulting and more, Stephen brings a vast amount of experience to USBCI. - May 14, 2014 - USBCI
US Building Consultants Hires Experienced Local Architect as Fourth Principal
US Building Consultants has hired Scott Krehl as its fourth principal. With both a Bachelor’s and Master’s of Architecture degree from the University of Florida, Mr. Krehl brings an invaluable amount of experience to USBCI. Mr. Krehl has worked on over 100 projects throughout his career which serves as the highlight of his prolific career. - May 14, 2014 - USBCI
Patent Issued for Revolutionary Water Valve Guarantees Over 10% Water Savings
TeraValve has arrived with its proprietary revolutionary water valve based on fluid dynamics theory that can save 8 to 25 percent of water bills, enhance meter accuracy & eliminate excessive consumption. - May 14, 2014 - TeraValve
Nick Richmond and Brian Barrick of Matrix Basement Systems Honored with Big50 Award
Nick Richmond and Brian Barrick, owners of Matrix Basement Systems, Inc. and Matrix Manufacturing, USA have been selected by REMODELING magazine to join the REMODELING Big50. The Big50 awards were presented at a gala dinner at the Remodeling Leadership Conference in Washington, DC, on May 8, 2014. - May 13, 2014 - Matrix Basement Systems
Meeting the Requirements of the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative Webinar
The Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI) is an initiative of the major brands in the pharmaceutical sector. PSCI is a group of pharmaceutical companies that share a vision of improved social, economic and environmental outcome for all stakeholders of the pharmaceutical supply chain, focused particularly on acceptable working conditions, safe process and facilities, economic development and a cleaner environment for local communities. - May 13, 2014 - SGS
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) Offers Fleet CNG Conversions
Green Alternative Systems has just announced that the company offers fleet CNG Conversions to the automotive industry. - May 13, 2014 - Green Alternative Systems