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greeNEWit Energy Education Program is an Approved Way to Receive MAEOE’s Green Schools Certification
greeNEWit’s OUR Schools Program is approved by the MAEOE to help schools obtain Maryland Green School certification. - April 19, 2014 - greeNEWit
California’s New Back-Up Water System Expands Into Other States
The demand for LifeTank is gaining momentum as households and businesses see the benefits being prepared for emergencies – everything from city chemical spills to earthquakes, floods and winter storms. This new back-up water system features patent-pending technology that allows the water in the tank to automatically replenish - meaning it needs no maintenance or manual rotation. - April 19, 2014 - Life Systems Group, Inc.
Papros Inc: Now Suppliers' Smelters on CMRT Can be Directly Checked Versus Growing Lists of Conflict Free Certified Smelters on CFSP Website
As the Conflict Free Smelter Program gathers strength, increasing numbers of smelters get certified, and the CFSP certified lists as posted on the website change for the better. In order to help the process of adoption of certified smelters, the MRPRO dashboard now checks the smelters entered on a (CMRT) template versus the smelters posted on the conflict free certified smelter list web sites. This moves the whole process along by quickly letting suppliers check and choose certified smelters. - April 18, 2014 - Papros Inc.
InStep Software to Discuss Predictive Analytics at POWER-GEN India & Central Asia 2014
Using the Power of Predictive Asset Analytics to Increase Nuclear Equipment Reliability - April 18, 2014 - InStep Software
Saint-Gobain Seals’ Rulon® 1439 Material Certified as USP Class VI Compliant, Further Meeting Needs of Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Processing
Saint-Gobain Seals’ Rulon® 1439 material has achieved full USP Class VI certification, complying with stringent disposable and reusable medical device requirements. - April 18, 2014 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Lucideon to Talk at the EAUC Annual Conference 2014
Lucideon, the sustainability assurance provider, is pleased to announce that it will be playing an engaging role at the 18th EAUC Annual Conference, as it leads an exchange session and showcases its wide range of sustainability assurance services. Known as the sustainability event of the year for the UK tertiary education sector, the event will take place on 7-9 May at Nottingham Trent University. - April 18, 2014 - Lucideon
Announcing Custom Authentic Handcrafted Old Fashioned Natural Mattresses by: Orange Mattress and Custom Bedding. Family Business Since 1902.
Custom Bedding - Orange Mattress has been handcrafting natural mattresses for over 100 years. Their mattresses are made to order to customers' specifications. While searching for modern mattresses you may experience wear and tear much sooner as opposed to the old fashioned type. Custom Bedding -... - April 17, 2014 - Orange Mattress - Custom Bedding
International Ultraviolet Association Sponsors Workshop on Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) in Dulles, Virginia
Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) are a common problem in hospitals and healthcare facilities. This workshop in Dulles, Virginia, sponsored by the International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) will give details on UV technology used to decontaminate air and surfaces of dangerous pathogens. - April 17, 2014 - International Ultraviolet Association
Minimize the Cost Impact of Rising Natural Gas Prices with Whalenado™ HVLS Fans
To meet the increasing demand by consumers to lower their natural gas consumption and cost, the Whalenado™ HVLS range of ceiling mounted fans are now available from Northern Dock Systems. Designed and engineered by Envira-North Systems Ltd. in Seaforth Ontario, Whalenado™ HVLS fans are... - April 17, 2014 - Northern Dock Systems
Bridge Energy Group Tackles the Issue of Engaging Utility Customers During Difficult Events
VP of Grid Optimization, Forrest Small, to join a panel discussion at EUCI on what the future holds for outage communications. - April 16, 2014 - Bridge Energy Group
New Study Shows Oil Investments May Protect Against Bond Declines
A new study released this week by Sharath Sury (Executive Director of SIFIRM and Adjunct Professor of Economics at the University of California) and Manda Sury (CEO of Chicago Analytic Trading Co. and Adjunct Professor of Finance at DePaul University) shows that investments in the energy related oil and gas exploration sector may provide a strong hedge against bond losses in a rising interest rate environment. - April 15, 2014 - SIFIRM
Major Efforts to Mitigate Climate Change Well Under Way in Europe
Responding to the UN report on climate change mitigation, European innovators working across a range of climate innovation disciplines are stressing that major efforts are well under way in Europe. - April 15, 2014 - Climate-KIC
EU Climate Innovation Chief Executive: Private, Public and Academic Sectors Need to Come Together
Mary Ritter, CEO of the EU's main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC, calls for greater collaboration between the private, public and academic sectors to develop new solutions to stop further climate change. - April 15, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Energy Audits Help Historic Campus Homes Prioritize Maintenance
The Greek Life Sustainability Team from the University of Michigan turned to Pro Energy Consultants for an energy audit to help identify problems and prioritize improvements on one of the many historic homes on the University’s campus. - April 14, 2014 - Pro Energy Consultants
Comoncy to Host Its Official Grand Opening Celebration
Comoncy will be hosting an official grand opening celebration to benefit the Lynne Cohen Foundation with a ribbon cutting performed by Mayor Bosse of Beverly Hills on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. - April 13, 2014 - Coral Tree Cafe
InfraGard National Members Alliance Announces New Appointments to the Board of Directors
The InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA) announces the appointment of two members to its Board of Directors. The new appointees to three-year terms are Jerry Bowman and Sanford “Sandy” Mangold. The INMA leads the private sector side of the InfraGard public-private partnership. It... - April 12, 2014 - InfraGard National Members Alliance
SolarCraft Earns Top Honor as Best Marin Solar Installer - Pacific Sun Readers Vote SolarCraft the Best of Marin for a Fifth Year
SolarCraft, a Novato business since 1984, has once again been awarded the Best of Marin by the Pacific Sun’s annual reader’s poll to identify the best businesses in the Marin County. For the fifth year in a row, SolarCraft was voted the best solar installer in Marin County. - April 12, 2014 - SolarCraft
"Paint the Town" Has New Meaning in Kansas City
Plein Air Fest and Artists' Competition, May 7-10, 2014. Artists from across the country will gather for a four-day Painting Fest to capture the natural beauty of Penn Valley Park while competing for $4,000 in prizes. The event will conclude with a gala reception and art auction, with proceeds to benefit the Conservancy. - April 11, 2014 - Penn Valley Park Conservancy
China National Coal Group Corp (ChinaCoal) to Deploy InStep Software’s eDNA Data Historian Software
China’s second largest coal producer will use eDNA for centralized data management, analysis and reporting to make smarter operational decisions and improve efficiency. - April 11, 2014 - InStep Software
Live Demo: SGS autoCARS System
The objective of the one hour complimentary webinar (45-min presentation / 15-min Q&A) is to provide a clear view of the functionalities of autoCARS, which is SGS's propriety software system designed to perform the highest quality, customer tailored audits of automotive dealers. - April 11, 2014 - SGS
Unique Wellube’s Valve Testing System “Uni-Test” Certified by Bureau Veritas
Unique Wellube FZC, a Unique Maritime Group company, which is one of the world’s leading integrated turnkey subsea and offshore solution providers, is proud to have its “Uni-Test Safety & Relief Valve Testing System” certified by Bureau Veritas, one of the world’s... - April 11, 2014 - Unique Maritime Group
Lucideon to Open Pharmaceutical Laboratories
Lucideon is pleased to announce that it has invested £1.5M in new pharmaceutical chemistry quality control (QC) testing laboratories, at its headquarters in Stoke-on-Trent. - April 10, 2014 - Lucideon
Mangas Power Signs OEM with John Deere
Oilfield manufacturing equipment distribution company signs OEM with reputable John Deere for design and sell of John Deere-powered products. - April 10, 2014 - Mangas Power
Heyl & Patterson Signs License Agreement with ELB Engineering Services in South Africa
Heyl & Patterson Inc. of Pittsburgh, PA, USA has signed an exclusive license agreement with ELB Engineering Services of Johannesburg, South Africa, for bulk material handling equipment. - April 10, 2014 - Heyl & Patterson Inc.
Federal Labs & Industry Partners Aim to Accelerate Innovation for Economic Impact at the 2014 FLC National Meeting
This year's FLC national meeting, from April 21 - 23, in Rockville, Md., aims to accelerate innovation for economic impact. This year's agenda features: technology transfer training courses; a human element panel; over a dozen agency and industry exhibitors; accomplished keynote speakers; and various networking opportunities for industry and tech transfer professionals. - April 09, 2014 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
Problems Surface with Reporting on Renewables in Canada
Significant variations in the output of wind and solar energy are noted on three official government sites. - April 09, 2014 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Scalada Holdings Negotiating for Large Gold Placer Deposits
Scalada Holdings, Ltd is in the throes of negotiating a deal with an unnamed holding corporation that owns the mining rights to a large area of gold placer deposits. - April 09, 2014 - Scalada Holdings, Ltd.
Alcorn Career & Technology Center Has Selected Florida Biodiesel, Inc. to Provide Renewable Energy Equipment
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has delivered a B-60 Biodiesel Processor to Alcorn Career & Technology Center, MS. The Biodiesel production equipment will be used in the classroom to instruct Green Fuel technologies for on-campus activities. - April 09, 2014 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
YANMAR mCHP Units Power Green Restaurant
YANMAR America Corporation is pleased to announce that Mack Boring & Parts Company recently installed two of its CP10WN units with a cluster inverter at a green restaurant in New Jersey, Steve & Cookie’s By the Bay. Located in Margate City, New Jersey, Steve & Cookie’s was... - April 08, 2014 - YANMAR America
OneRain Announces Sponsorship of ALERT Users Group 25th Flood Warning Systems Symposium
OneRain Incorporated announces that it is a Platinum-level sponsor for the ALERT User Group's 25th Flood Warning Systems Training Symposium, which will be held May 6-9, in Reno, Nevada. This nationally known and respected training symposium event has been held since 1982, and brings together many... - April 06, 2014 - OneRain Incorporated
Green on the Green Festival Celebrates Its Fifth Anniversary May 3, Offering Visitors a Chance to “Go Green”
Free One-Day Community Festival in Worthington, Sponsored by Big Green Head, Green Energy Ohio and Interfaith Power and Light, Features a Special Screening of Award-Winning Documentary, “Chasing Ice” - April 05, 2014 - Big Green Head
Integration of the PetroSense Digital Hydrocarbon Probe (DHP) with Commercial Dataloggers to Support Serial Data Interface
PetroSense, the leader in Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon Monitoring systems and creator of the revolutionary Fiber Optic Chemical Sensor FOCS, announced the integration of its Digital Hydrocarbon Probe with commercial dataloggers using the SDI-12 Protocol. - April 05, 2014 - PetroSense
Elementary School Students Win "Green Packs" During Sixth Anniversary of National Green Week
Free K-12 sustainability education and programming sponsored by Sprint - April 04, 2014 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Joint EU-China Climate Statement: Chief Executive of EU Climate Initiative Responds
The CEO of Europe's main climate innovation initiative, Climate-KIC, has announced that her organisation has prioritised the development of practical collaboration with China, following a joint declaration by the leaders of the EU and China. - April 04, 2014 - Climate-KIC
San Antonio Relay for Life Sponsored by Brian Alfaro
An oil and gas entrepreneur known for his contributions in the San Antonio area, Brian Alfaro will be partnering with the American Cancer Society to stomp out cancer. The ACS is hosting its annual Relay for Life on May 2, and Brian Alfaro is proud to sponsor the largest Relay in San Antonio. Relay... - April 04, 2014 - Primera Energy
Unique System FZE Announces the Launch of the New Cygnus DIVE MK2 Now in the Middle East Region
Unique System FZE, a Unique Maritime Group company, which is one of the world’s leading integrated turnkey subsea and offshore solutions provider, is pleased to announce the introduction of the new DIVE MK2 underwater gauge from Cygnus Instruments in the Middle East region. Unique system FZE... - April 03, 2014 - Unique Maritime Group
Pioneer Engineering Announces New Dynamic Shop Balancing Services
The new service is designed to help clients combat catastrophic failures of their large rotating equipment through the routine utilization of precision balancing. - April 03, 2014 - Pioneer Engineering
Digi-Tally, Inc. to Attend 2014 Offshore Technology Conference in Houston
Digi-Tally, Inc., a leading designer and producer of advanced measurement tools for the energy industry, today announced that representatives will attend the 2014 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) at the Reliant Park Center in Houston, TX, on May 5-8, 2014. Digi-Tally representatives and the... - April 03, 2014 - Digi-Tally, Inc.
rooflite – New Product Release - rooflite® intensive ag
rooflite has added another product to the growing portfolio of rooflite® certified green roof media in the Pacific Northwest. - April 03, 2014 - rooflite soil
Lucideon Announces Douglas Macmillan as Their Nominated Charity for 2014
Lucideon, the international provider of materials development, testing and assurance, and formerly known as Ceram, is delighted to announce that Douglas Macmillan Hospice is their nominated charity for 2014. - April 03, 2014 - Lucideon
Ashoka Residency Tower Opts for BuildTrack Surveillance System
A well-known residential project in Navi Mumbai chooses BuildTrack Surveillance System for the safety of society complex. - April 03, 2014 - Surmount Energy Solution Pvt. Ltd.
Empower Shipping & Forwarding Chooses BuildTrack Smart Automation
Empower Shipping company becomes the first Smartphone enabled office in Navi Mumbai with the help of BuildTrack office automation solution. - April 03, 2014 - Surmount Energy Solution Pvt. Ltd.
Climate-KIC Innovators Respond to IPCC Climate Change Report
Climate-KIC innovators have responded to the release of this week's IPCC climate change report by highlighting the business opportunities of climate adaptation, in addition to mitigation. - April 03, 2014 - Climate-KIC
European Union Launches Nordic Climate Innovation Centre
In a major push for a cleaner economy, the EU commissioner for Climate Action, has opened a new Nordic centre for Europe’s main climate innovation initiative, Climate-KIC. - April 02, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Scalada Holdings Discovers Large Gold Bearing Sites in Nevada
Scalada Holdings, Ltd and its Nevada based gold producing partner has discovered 12 new gold-bearing sites in the Reno, Nevada area. - April 02, 2014 - Scalada Holdings, Ltd.
Pioneer Engineering to Present at Noria’s 15th Annual Reliable Plant Conference and Exhibition in San Antonio, Texas
The engineering firm will be presenting a case study on the benefits of a properly implemented condition monitoring program. - April 02, 2014 - Pioneer Engineering
Saint-Gobain Seals Group Acquires Seal Rings Application Expertise Through LS Kunststofftechnologie GmbH Acquisition
Saint Gobain Seals Group becomes one of the leaders in seal rings applications with their recent acquisition of LS Kunststofftechnologie GmbH, a German manufacturer of high-performance polymer components for the Automotive, Medical and Industrial markets. The German company’s expertise in... - April 02, 2014 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Marine Corps Veteran Will Schmidt is Attempting the First Solo Stand Up Paddle of the West Coast of USA to Raise Funds for Wounded Service Members
Marine Corps Veteran Will Schmidt, a survivor of non-service related depression, is attempting the first solo stand up paddle of the West Coast of USA to raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Project. The athlete expects the trip to last close to five weeks and span close to 1400 miles. - April 02, 2014 - Are You Inspired Yet
Ontario Energy Group Supports Sustainable Water Resources
OEG has committed itself to supporting the Gifts of Hope Water and Sanitation for Communities gift, raising $4,000 to give communities in the developing world access to clean, reliable water and sanitation facilities, and giving community members the training and skills needed to protect their water supply to ensure it will be there for future generations. - March 31, 2014 - Ontario Energy Group
Wallowa Resources Slashes Energy Costs with Biomass Heating System, Recognized for Leadership
New biomass heating system reduces the organization's energy costs by $40,000 per year. - March 30, 2014 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council