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Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc. (WEG) Welcomes Scott Burroughs to the Transportation Team
Scott Burroughs brings over fifteen years of environmental and project management experience to WEG’s expert transportation team. - May 12, 2013 - Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc.
City of Cape Town to Share Its Water and Sanitation Vision and Showcase Facilities During African Utility Week
The City of Cape Town will showcase its world class water and sanitation facilities and share its strategic plans for the future of the City’s water services during next week’s African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa conference and exhibition. As host city to this annual event, the... - May 12, 2013 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Female Volunteers Build a Habitat for Humanity LV Home for National Women Build Week
A construction crew of all female volunteers will pound nails and raise walls at a Habitat build site on Saturday, May 11th, the day before Mother’s Day, in celebration of National Women Build Week. An initiative of Habitat for Humanity International, Women Build challenges women around the... - May 11, 2013 - Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas
AMECO Awarded Solar Project at Long Beach Aquatics Center
Local solar company to install solar pool heating system for nonprofit that offers aquatic therapy to the disabled and elderly. - May 11, 2013 - Ameco Solar
Ceram Launches Redesigned Website
Ceram, the international materials technology company, has launched a redesigned website with improved visitor functionality. - May 11, 2013 - Lucideon
Oldcastle Precast Supplies Precast Structure for 1st Pepsi/Muller U.S. Yogurt-Producing Facility
Oldcastle Precast lands large manufacturing plant project under Haskell Construction to deliver the structural precast concrete for construction of a new yogurt facility in the Genesee Valley Agri-Business Park, Batavia, NY. - May 11, 2013 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Practical Solutions to Energy Challenges for Industry at African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa
“The operative word this year is definitely ‘practical’ and there simply is no substitute for onsite experience,” says a very excited African Utility Week event director Russell Hughes. “I want to invite our expo visitors to come and get their hands dirty while earning... - May 11, 2013 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
GlacialPower Announces Two New GP-LD Series DC Input LED Drivers for 12V and 24V DC
GlacialPower introduces two new GP-LD LED drivers for 12V and 24V DC input lights ideal for applications on vessels or vehicles. - May 11, 2013 - GlacialTech Inc
EPA, Delta Air Lines and Clean Cities Atlanta "Kick-Off" Smog Days of Summer with Technology Workshop on May 13
As the “smog days” of summer fast approach metro Atlanta, the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Clean Diesel Campaign (NCDC) kicks off the season with a technology showcase on May 13 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to preview newly converted all-electric ground service... - May 10, 2013 - Clean Cities Atlanta
Startup Greener50 Connects People to Eco-Friendly Businesses
A duo based in Colorado is challenging the idea that business and the environment don't mix. Greener50, founded by Rick Oberreuter and Matt Neidenberg, is a website that connects eco-minded people, businesses, and organizations together. The concept of greener50 is simple; Find > Learn >... - May 10, 2013 - greener50
TAG Oil Reports Ngapaeruru-1 Exploration Well Progress in New Zealand's East Coast Basin
TAG Oil Ltd. (TSX: TAO) and (OTCQX: TAOIF), is pleased to report that TAG's 100%-controlled Ngapaeruru-1 exploration well is drilling ahead, and has encountered elevated mud gas readings at a depth of 800 to 977 meters. - May 09, 2013 - TAG Oil Ltd.
Panasonic Selects Dynapower to Design & Manufacture a 280 kW Bi-Directional Energy Storage Inverter
Dynapower Company LLC, a Vermont-based leading supplier of power conversion systems, today announced that it was selected by Panasonic Eco Solutions Canada to design and manufacture a 280 kW bi-directional energy storage inverter for use at the British Columbia Institute of Technology [BCIT] in... - May 09, 2013 - Dynapower
African Utility Week: Symbion Says It is Ready to Invest in Africa
“Symbion Power and many other companies from the United States are ready to invest in Africa,” says Symbion Power CEO Paul Hinks. “These firms are ethical,” Paul adds, “they have integrity and they need partners in both the public and private sectors." Symbion is a platinum sponsor at the upcoming African Utility Week, taking place from 14-15 May in Cape Town. - May 09, 2013 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
WK Dickson Welcomes New Project Manager for Water Resources Group
WK Dickson announces the addition of Jeremy L. Brashears, PE to the firm. He is located in the Charlotte regional office and serves as a project manager in the water and wastewater group. - May 08, 2013 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Channel Africa to Broadcast Live from African Utility Week in Cape Town in May
Channel Africa has entered into an exclusive broadcasting partnership with African Utility Week, which is taking place in Cape Town from 14-15 May. The channel’s flagship daily actuality talk show, African Dialogue, will be broadcast live from 11h00-12h00 from the expo floor on both days of... - May 08, 2013 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
EU Timber Regulation Update
Register now for the SGS global webinar titled "EU Timber Regulation Update" on May 16, 2013. The webinar is complimentary, conducted in English and free of charge. - May 08, 2013 - SGS
SolarCraft Installs Solar Power System for Covenant Community Church
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 29.5 kW solar electric system at Covenant Community Church in Vacaville, CA. The photovoltaic system will provide enormous savings for decades to come. - May 07, 2013 - SolarCraft
Local Organizations, Businesses Unite to Produce the Great Swamp Scavenger Hunt
Far-ranging geography game promotes awareness of nature, culture, history in northern New Jersey. - May 06, 2013 - Great Swamp Watershed Association
MassBio Recognizes Marlborough as a Major Life Sciences Hub in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio) has identified Marlborough as a leading incubator for mature life sciences companies, and is now planning to host a Life Sciences Open House in the city this summer. - May 05, 2013 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
The Six Biggest Lawn Mistakes You Could Make This Summer BeeSafe® Organic Lawns Announces "What Not to do with Your Lawn"
A short primer on organic lawn care. How best to treat your lawn at the height of the summer months. - May 05, 2013 - BeeSafe Lawns
Dumpster Rental Company in Kansas City, MO, Works with SEO Marketers to Boost Its Web Visibility
Locally owned business Bin There Dump That, which offers flexible dumpster rental at reasonable rates, is teaming up with Prospect Genius, a leader in local online marketing. - May 05, 2013 - Bin There Dump That
The Collective Leadership Institute Launches StakeholderDialogues.net
StakeholderDialogues.net is a first – the interactive learning space for practitioners acting in multi-stakeholder environments goes online. - May 05, 2013 - Collective Leadership Institute e.V.
African Development Bank Economist to Present Report on Continent’s Wind Energy Market at Clean Power Africa This Month
In each market where wind energy is being developed, the state is a big player in the initial stages of industry development; and is often the sponsor of pilot projects according to Dr Emelly Mutambatsere, Principal Regional Economist, African Development Bank. As co-author of a comprehensive study... - May 05, 2013 - Clean Power Africa
ecoEnvelopes Cited in Sprint Award for Green Excellence
Global consulting and analyst firm, Frost & Sullivan, awarded Sprint its 2013 North American Award for Green Excellence. Sprint was recognized for its widespread commitment to sustainability by global consulting and analyst firm Frost & Sullivan in its 2013 North American Award for Green... - May 04, 2013 - ecoEnvelopes
ISC-Audubon Celebrity Golf Tournament a Huge Success
The ISC-Audubon Celebrity Golf Tournament was the first of its kind, and was one part of the not-for-profit organizations efforts aimed at making people aware of sustainability and to encourage people to get outdoors and enjoy nature. - May 04, 2013 - ISC-Audubon
Water Words That Work, LLC Announces the Launching of the Chester River Association New Website
The Chester River Association is excited to announce the launch of their new website. The new site focuses on helping members learn about the Chester River and discover ways to protect this vital resource. The re-design features email sign-ups for membership and newsletters, interactive maps with... - May 03, 2013 - Water Words That Work, LLC
Brian Rhees of Oldcastle Precast Elected to Board of ACPA
Brian Rhees, Regional COO of Oldcastle Precast’s Rocky MT/Pacific Group, has been elected to the board of the American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA). The ACPA is a nonprofit organization comprised of manufacturers and providers of products and services related to the concrete pipe industry. - May 03, 2013 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Donna Reuter, President/COO of Oldcastle Precast Building Systems, Retiring After 27 Years
Donna Reuter, President/COO of Oldcastle Precast Building Systems, will retire from the company as of May 2013 after a 27 year career with Oldcastle Precast. Donna has been an instrumental part of the executive team, leading the Building Systems organization and overseeing the team that has... - May 03, 2013 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Platinum Control Enhances Burner Management Training Program
Company offers most comprehensive installation resources to ensure BMS functionality. - May 03, 2013 - Platinum Control Technologies
Wild Wonders/Zoofari to Host 5th Annual Safari Scramble on June 21, 2013
The North County wildlife education facility Wild Wonders and its nonprofit partner Zoofari will host the 5th annual Safari Scramble golf tournament at The Crossings at Carlsbad on Friday, June 21, 2013 with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Wild Wonders expects a full field of golfers to participate. - May 03, 2013 - Wild Wonders
LifeSpan Named "Cool Vendor in ITAM" by Analyst Firm Gartner
Vendors selected for the “Cool Vendor” report are innovative, impactful and intriguing. - May 02, 2013 - LifeSpan
SolarCraft Donates Solar to Sonoma Garden Park
SolarCraft, with offices in Sonoma and Novato, recently donated and installed a solar electric system at the Sonoma Garden Park, the six-acre working farm on 7th Street East, given to the City of Sonoma by Pauline Bond and managed by Sonoma Ecology Center. - May 02, 2013 - SolarCraft
logi Gold Proposes Plant Using "New Way" to Make Gold
Can Save the World from Cyanide and Mercury Poisoning - May 02, 2013 - Logi Gold
ecoEnvelopes and Sprint Honored at Xplor 2013
Xplor International Awards ecoEnvelopes Honorable Mention as Application of the Year. - May 02, 2013 - ecoEnvelopes
GlacialLight Introduces a New DC Input LED Down Light Series for Solar Panels
GlacialLight announces four new DC input 8 to 18W LED lights fully compatible with solar panels. - May 02, 2013 - GlacialTech Inc
Waste King Sees Commercial Customers Increasingly Opting for Waste Pods Over Skips
More than 40 commercial customers of Waste King - the specialist collection, clearance and recycling company based in Hemel Hempstead – have now switched from using skips to waste pods to segregate and remove their waste. Waste King’s managing director, Glenn Currie, explained:... - May 02, 2013 - Waste King
Energy Performance Certificates Become Obligatory in Spain
Starting June 1, 2013, it will be illegal to sell or rent out properties in Spain without Energy Performance Certificates. - May 02, 2013 - Artica Energy Performance
GSWP Breaks Off Acquisition Negotiations with PHI Group, Inc.
After year-long talks and apparent inability to fund, GSWP ceases negotiations with PHI Group, Inc, (trading symbol PHIL) and severs ties. - May 02, 2013 - Global Sun Wind & Power Corp
greeNEWit is Gearing Up for Summer with the Agents of Change Program
greeNEWit seeks high school and college students to participate in its Agents of Change internship program this summer. Interns have the opportunity to broaden their professional skills while inspiring positive action and effecting social change. - May 02, 2013 - greeNEWit
Whispering Hope Stables – Horse Boarding in Raleigh, NC
Whispering Hope Stables is a premier equestrian facility located just minutes from downtown Raleigh. Their mission is to provide an exclusive sanctuary for equestrian athletes and their discerning owners. - May 01, 2013 - Whispering Hope Stables
Stauber Drilling Providing Urgent Water Well Servicing in Saskatchewan
With warmer weather and increased precipitation, Saskatchewan’s water systems are becoming increasingly taxed. Each year, this sudden influx of spring’s water runoff overwhelms public and private well-based drainage systems. Stauber Drilling Inc., Regina’s premiere drilling... - May 01, 2013 - Stauber Drilling
Tyler TX Volunteer Firefighter Opens Wildlife Control Business
Twelve-year volunteer firefighter opens Wildlife Control business in Tyler, TX to control armadillos, gophers, raccoons, skunks, snakes, bat, and squirrels that are causing problems. - May 01, 2013 - A All Animal Control
MacDermid Offshore Solutions Adds Manufacturing Capacity
MacDermid Offshore Solutions LLC announced today that its new subsidiary, MacDermid Offshore Fluidos do Brasil, has commenced manufacturing offshore fluid products in Cambé Paraná, Brasil. This new facility is designed to manufacture products with the same consistency and high quality... - May 01, 2013 - MacDermid Offshore Solutions
Local Wind Company to Provide Wind Assets for Integrated Wind and Hydrogen Production Facility Near Bird Island, Minn.
Emerald H2 and Norfolk Wind Energy have signed an agreement to locate Emerald H2’s first Renewable Wind and Hydrogen Production Center in Renville County, Minn. The planned 10MW wind and 500,000kg hydrogen project will be the first “Utility Scale” initiative to use energy from wind turbines to produce hydrogen. Once constructed, it will be the largest hydrogen production facility powered by wind energy in the U.S. - April 30, 2013 - National Renewable Solutions
Farid Nobari Hired to Lead Sacramento Expansion for SC Solutions
An expanding portfolio of structural engineering and seismic consulting work from California transportation government agencies led to the opening of a Sacramento office. - April 30, 2013 - SC Solutions, Inc.
Two SC Solutions Employees Attend Regional Contracting Forum in Seattle
An extensive portfolio of work in both the port and marine industry and the oil and gas arena caught the attention of architectural engineering firms and government agencies at the 11th Annual Regional Contracting Forum in Seattle. - April 30, 2013 - SC Solutions, Inc.
EnviroShield Offering Leading Class Water Damage Cleanup Services to Local Property Owners
Woodinville, WA-based EnviroShield is now presenting local homeowners in Everett, Seattle and Bellevue with the opportunity to quickly recover from water damage events and protect their families for the long-term. The company’s new water damage cleanup service has been designed with the best... - April 30, 2013 - EnviroShield
La Carlota City Entries Bag Over-All Winners in Philippine Youth Green Art Competition
The recently concluded Negros Occ. Junior Green Artists Inter-city Painting Competition with the theme "Climate Change in the Eyes of a Child" yielded a very interesting result. Nine winning entries from La Carlota, Kabankalan and Himamaylan Cities who were the top three winners in their... - April 27, 2013 - Greenwatch Philippines Inc.
GET-NSA Announces $10.6 Million DOE Information Technology Contract Award
GET-NSA will provide information technology support services to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge Office in Tennessee under a three-year $10.6 million contract recently awarded by the Department of Energy. GET-NSA will provide an array of support activities, including cyber security... - April 27, 2013 - Nuclear Safety Associates
Missouri Gas Energy to Open Its First Public Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Station Today in St. Joseph, MO
St. Joseph Mayor Bill Falkner to Join MGE Executives for Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony of the First Compressed National Gas Fueling Station in Northwest Missouri Missouri Gas Energy (MGE) will unveil its first public compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station today at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 402... - April 27, 2013 - Missouri Gas Energy