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greeNEWit Co-Founder Participates in Startup America Partnership Region Championship Summit
greeNEWit, a company that provides Maryland homeowners and businesses with resources and services to practice energy efficiency and sustainability, was sent on an all-expenses-paid trip to Phoenix last week to participate in the Startup America Partnership Region Championship Summit. - April 27, 2013 - greeNEWit
American Electronics Recycling and Queen Anne Elementary to Host Recycling Event and Scholarship Fundraiser
In commemoration of Earth Day, Queen Anne Elementary and American Electronics Recycling are hosting an electronics recycling event this Saturday April 27th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Queen Anne Elementary School, 411 Boston Street. - April 27, 2013 - American Electronics Recycling
Luray and Page County, Virginia Awarded Appalachian Trail Distinction
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), along with the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) invites the public to attend the official designation of the town of Luray and Page County, Virginia as the newest Appalachian Trail Community™ on May 11, 2013 at 1:45 p.m. - April 27, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Verdeeco Named a Gartner 2013 Cool Vendor in Energy and Utilities
Analyst report designates Grid as a Service® provider as innovative newcomer in smart grid market. - April 27, 2013 - Verdeeco
Doug Marcille Honored with the Industry Leadership Award from the National Energy Marketers Association
Doug Marcille, CEO U.S. Gas & Electric to be honored with the Industry Leadership Award at the National Energy Marketers Association’s 16th Annual Restructuring Conference in Washington, DC on April 30, 2013. - April 26, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric
Albert Septic Tank Systems Now Offering Cost Effective System Maintenance Solutions for Start of Summer
Newcastle, WA based leader for septic tank expertise, Alberta Septic Systems has just announced that the company is now offering their septic tank maintenance to clients across Issaquah, Sammamish and Renton to ensure readiness for the summer. The company’s technicians have been trained to... - April 26, 2013 - Alberta Septic Systems
Mishal Kanoo Signs DP World Supply Deal
This undertaking is another mark of long-term business commitment that The Kanoo Group shares with DP World. - April 26, 2013 - The Kanoo Group
Tariff Hike of Only 1% Increases Mining Costs to R100 Million Per Year, Says Industry Expert
An electricity tariff rise of only 1% has a devastating impact on the mining industry as it amounts to an increased expenditure of R100 million per year according to the South African Chamber of Mines. It therefore really hurts that since 1 April this year, large power consumers have had to fork... - April 26, 2013 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
SafetySkills®, an Online Safety Training Provider, Announces Revised H2S Safety Training for the Oil and Gas Industry Course
H2S Safety Procedures for Drilling and Production Operations online safety training course provides skills to recognize the dangers of H2S. - April 25, 2013 - SafetySkills
Tramp Launches CarbonClix - a New Portal Encouraging Individuals to Help Build a Greener Planet
Following a successful beta trial, Tramp Carbon is excited to announce its new consumer focused portal – CarbonClix - which provides an ethical and transparent approach to offsetting individual carbon footprints. - April 25, 2013 - Tramp Carbon
Heyl & Patterson Joins PA Mining Initiative in Southern Africa
Heyl & Patterson Inc. of Pittsburgh, PA, USA is one of ten companies in the Pennsylvania Mining Export Program, promoting mining equipment to the Southern African market. - April 25, 2013 - Heyl & Patterson Inc.
UTRS Runs to Support Wounded Warriors Project
Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS), a leading provider of engineering, information technology and communications services, today announced that it will send 20 runners to the Broad Street Run on May 5, 2013, to support the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). UTRS Chief Operating Officer... - April 24, 2013 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
TAG Oil Targets Unconventional Discoveries with First Oil and Gas Exploration Well in New Zealand's East Coast Basin
TAG Oil announces that drilling of the Ngapaeruru-1 exploration well in New Zealand's East Coast Basin is now underway, targeting high-quality Waipawa Black Shale and Whangai source rock formations. - April 24, 2013 - TAG Oil Ltd.
The Kuiken Group Awarded Contract to Support ABS Consulting Group
The Kuiken Group to Assist ABS Consulting Group’s Government Business Division. - April 24, 2013 - The Kuiken Group
Global Monitoring Celebrates 25 Years of Business in Remote Monitoring and Control Industry
Telemetry company plans to introduce Messenger™ Remote Monitors in three communication options as well as a new line of less expensive “cloud-based” monitors. - April 24, 2013 - Global Monitoring
Live Webinar: Improving Consumer Confidence Through BRC Global Standards
Register now for the SGS global webinar titled "Live Webinar: Improving Consumer Confidence through BRC Global Standards" on May 15, 2013. The webinar is complimentary, conducted in English and free of charge. - April 24, 2013 - SGS
Waste King Doubles Turnover in a Year
Since moving to its current premises a couple of years ago, Waste King, a specialist collection, clearance and recycling company based in Hemel Hempstead, has now achieved the milestone of processing 10,000 orders. Of even more significance is that this growing number of orders has contributed to... - April 24, 2013 - Waste King
Iraq Future Energy: Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development to Deliver Keynote
The UAE Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, H.H. Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahayan, will deliver the opening keynote address at the upcoming Iraq Energy 2013/14: Business and Investment Opportunities in Iraq’s Oil and Gas Sectors conference in Abu Dhabi from 22-24... - April 24, 2013 - Iraq Energy 2013/14
Platinum Roofing Receives Special Recognition from Leading Roofing Manufacturer
Platinum Roofing, Waterproofing & Energy receives special recognition from Carlisle SynTec Systems for being in the top percentage of roofing contractors nationwide. - April 23, 2013 - Platinum Roofing, Waterproofing & Energy
PV Racking Breaks Sales Records for First Quarter in 2013
PV Racking has finished the first quarter of 2013 with a new sales record. “We have received 1.4 megawatts worth of residential and small commercial contracts since January 1st, which is much stronger than this time last year,” said Barry Moore, president at PV Racking, a Pennsylvania... - April 23, 2013 - PV Racking LLC
Caterpillar Inc and Altaaqa Global Signs IPP Agreement
Altaaqa Global to pursue large-scale temporary power projects around the world. - April 22, 2013 - Altaaqa Global CAT Rental Power
D & R Fast Fuse, LLC, Begins Work in North Dakota with Fast Fusion's Trac 12 Machine
D & R Fast Fuse, LLC, an Oklahoma based company, recently began working with construction contractors in the North Dakota and Montana region. The company utilizes Fast Fusion technology to help save their customers time and money. The Trac 12 machine is equipped with a the patented Cool Pack, which speeds up the process of fusing poly pipe, used in natural gas gathering, water and sewer lines, irrigation, geothermal, land drainage and more. 50-100% more welds can be fused using this technology. - April 21, 2013 - D & R Fast Fuse, LLC
American Textile Recycling Services Brings Textile Recycling to Earth Day Dallas
American Textile Recycling Services (ATRS) is excited to share its textile recycling mission at Earth Day Dallas Festival & Expo on Saturday and Sunday, April 20th and 21st, 2013 in Fair Park. Expected to attract over 60,000 visitors, Earth Day Dallas is the largest Earth Day celebration in... - April 21, 2013 - American Textile Recycling Service
Build It Green Celebrates Earth Day with Over 15,000 GreenPoint Rated Homes
Pioneering green home program helps Californians save energy, water, and resources. - April 21, 2013 - Build It Green
Ontario Government Narrowly Defeats Anti-Renewable Energy Proposal
The Ontario legislature has defeated proposed legislation that would have serious curtailed the province’s feed-in tariff for solar and wind energy. Bill 39, An Act to provide for control by local municipalities over renewable and affordable energy undertakings, was introduced as a private... - April 21, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
GlacialPower Announces Two New 12V/24V Drivers For LED Light Bars, Soft Strips and DC Lamps
GlacialPower announces two new compact and cost-effective LED driver options for up to 60W LED lights: GP-LE036N and GP-LE060N. - April 21, 2013 - GlacialTech Inc
iCAN-Global LLC and the Clean Energy Alliance Form a Strategic Partnership for the Globalization of Clean Technologies Through the iCAN-Global Network
iCAN-Global LLC, a New York-based virtual global commercialization accelerator specializing in cleantech, sustainability and energy efficiency products and services and the Clean Energy Alliance have formed a strategic partnership that leverages the global network of iCAN-Global business... - April 20, 2013 - iCAN-Global
Wisconsin Selects ET Environmental as Compressed Natural Gas Conversion Consultant
Wisconsin State Energy Office has selected ET Environmental to develop a plan for its statewide conversion to compressed natural gas. - April 20, 2013 - ET Environmental
ESA Renewables Executes Three Rooftop O&M Contracts in North Carolina
ESA will begin operating and maintaining three 500kW photovoltaic solar systems in North Carolina. - April 20, 2013 - ESA Renewables
Fluorescent Tube Coffins Prove a Hit with Waste King Customers
According to Waste King, a specialist collection, clearance and recycling company based in Hemel Hempstead, its fluorescent tube "coffins" are proving attractive to customers who want to dispose of their spent tubes in the most environmentally friendly way. Waste King’s operations... - April 20, 2013 - Waste King
WINAICO Ranks Highest Among Peers in PTC Ratings WSP-260P6 Outperforms Well-Known Competitors
On April 8, 2013, Go Solar California published an updated PTC rating list and out of almost 11,500 eligible modules rated, WINAICO high performance modules have ranked highest among their peers. The WINAICO 250W, 255W and 260W polycrystalline modules have earned PTC ratings of 229.6, 234.3 and 239. - April 19, 2013 - WINAICO USA
Spectikon Corporation Launches Micro GPS Tracking and Retrieving Device
Retrievor, a Spectikon Corporation brand, is an ultra small GPS tracking and retrieving device designed to help parents and pet owners locate their children and loved ones quickly. Measuring only 25 mm (0.98") in diameter and 9 mm (0.35") means you can use Retrievor to track almost anything. - April 19, 2013 - Spectikon Corporation
SGS Battery Testing Expert to Speak at the Smart EV and HEV Battery Production Conference in Darmstadt, Germany
SGS Battery Testing expert Detlef Hoffmann, will speak at the Smart EV and HEV Battery Production Conference in Darmstadt, taking place from April 22 to 24, 2013. His presentation will focus on the principal safety requirements and assessments as well as effective testing methods for lithium-ion batteries. - April 19, 2013 - SGS
Artificial Bat Cave Manufactured by Oldcastle Precast – Lebanon, TN Wins 1st Place NPCA AWARD
Oldcastle Precast- Lebanon, TN who built an artificial bat cave for Conservationists deep in the Tennessee woods. - April 18, 2013 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Asset LifeCycle, LLC Maintains Continued Growth, Acquires Material Recovery Processing Line and Facility
Asset LifeCycle, LLC acquires supplemental processing equipment enhancing existing line. - April 17, 2013 - Asset LifeCycle, LLC
Appalachian Trail Enthusiasts Meet at Western Carolina University for 39th Biennial Conference
Registration is now open for the 2013 Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) Biennial conference, scheduled for July 19-26, at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina. The event is hosted by the five southern Appalachian Trail (A.T.) maintaining clubs and convenes Trail managers,... - April 17, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
World Earth Day: Clean Power Africa to Showcase Renewable Energy Solutions for Businesses
“Today’s World Earth Day reminds us all of our need to commit to protecting our environment and increasing renewable energy projects instead of relying on the more traditional power sources is a great way for countries and companies to start making a difference.” This is according... - April 17, 2013 - Clean Power Africa
AESC Hires Additional Resources to Fuel the Next Stage of Growth
Due to client demand, Alternative Energy Systems Consulting, Inc. (AESC), a leading provider of high quality engineering and management services to enable rapid deployment of efficient, cost-effective, reliable and environmentally friendly energy systems, announced today the most recent expansion of AESC’s presence in northern California. The Company has added personnel in the Sacramento and Fresno areas of California. - April 17, 2013 - AESC Inc
Rentricity Announces New 2013 Energy Recovery Projects in Vermont and Canada
Rentricity Inc., the in-pipe hydropower clean energy recovery company located in New York City, will develop new projects in Vermont and Halifax, Nova Scotia. The two new 2013 projects will include the deployment of Rentricity’s award nominated technology that efficiently recovers energy... - April 16, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
Environmental Source Samplers, Inc. Announces New Office in Hanoi, Vietnam
Environmental Source Samplers (ESS), a leading stack testing and air quality consulting firm, has announced the opening of an office in Hanoi, Vietman to better serve the growing demands for environmental and air quality testing in southeast Asia. - April 14, 2013 - Environmental Source Samplers, Inc.
U.S. Gas & Electric Partners with Veteran Tech Brigade to Employ Military Veterans
U.S. Gas & Electric Partners with Veteran Tech Brigade to bridge the employment gap among veterans. The new Veteran-owned technology staffing firm aims to reduce the unemployment rate among military veterans and their spouses to increase earning power. - April 14, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric
Recipients Announced for 2013 North Carolina Appalachian Trail License Plate Grants
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of North Carolina Appalachian Trail (A.T.) License Plate grants for projects which enhance the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in North Carolina. $35,000 was granted this spring to eleven individuals and... - April 14, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Environmental Marketing Firm Offers Spanish Translation Services
Environmental organizations that need bilingual press releases, advertisements, video scripts, web pages, brochures, signs, and other marketing materials in flawless Spanish can order them from Water Words That Work LLC. The firm has added an English-Spanish translator to its team. The firm charges a low fixed cost of $.17 per word to create Spanish language versions of English materials. - April 14, 2013 - Water Words That Work, LLC
Alberta Septic Systems Offering Cost Effective Tank Pumping Services
Leading specialists for high performance septic tank repair and maintenance services, Alberta Septic Systems has announced that the company is presenting local area clients with a high performance septic pumping service. Carried out by skilled, qualified in-house personnel, the company’s tank pumping service will help local area residents ensure that their septic systems are performing to optimal capacity. - April 13, 2013 - Alberta Septic Systems
Reminder to Register "FSSC 22000 with PAS 223 Webinar"
Register now for the SGS global webinar titled "FSSC 22000 with PAS 223 Webinar" on April 23, 2013. The webinar is complimentary, conducted in English and free of charge. - April 13, 2013 - SGS
Geoaxioma Philippine Permaculture Project “Plant The Trees And Light The Villages” an Outstanding Success
Since the Plant the Trees and Light the Villages, Project Was Launched in January 2013, the Re-Planting of The Sarangani Rainforest Has Accelerated Over 400% with 40,000 Trees Being Planted in March 2013. - April 13, 2013 - bentleyhouse.org
Envarrior Consulting Services Launches "Akshay Urja - Gram Sumruddhi" Solar Power Based Rural Electrification Project in India
An India based Leading Environment & Renewable Energy Consulting Organization, Envarrior Consulting Services is all set to Launch it's Solar Power Based Rural Electrification Project in India. Envarrior will be launching this project under its POA umbrella titled-Program of Activities Under “Akshay Urja – Gram Sumruddhi” Solar Power based Rural Electrification Project with UNFCCC under the CDM as per Kyoto Protocol. - April 12, 2013 - Envarrior Consulting Services
The 43 Trees Project Sponsors Interactive Earth Day Walk
The 43 Trees Project developed life narratives of 43 trees to honor the fallen trees of Super Storm Sandy. - April 11, 2013 - The 43 Trees Project
Energize 2013 Goes Totally Green with Offsets from Clean Skies Certificates for Education
Clean Skies Certificates will offset event emissions at Energize 2013 using certificates produced from clean energy projects in K-12 schools. - April 10, 2013 - ECX
African Utility Week to Feature How the Western Cape’s Largest Electricity Consumer Saved R90 Million in One Year
ArcelorMittal’s steel plant in Saldanha, the single largest electricity consumer in the Western Cape, participated in an Industrial Energy Efficiency Improvement Project that has resulted in an astounding R90 million energy bill savings in one year. The upcoming African Utility Week in Cape... - April 10, 2013 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa