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Montreux Energy Presents California Roundtable on Clean Energy Quarterly Meeting Invites World’s Thought Leaders to Connect Toward a Lower Carbon Future
"Investing in Our Global Clean Energy Future" is the theme as senior-level energy, power, transportation, infrastructure and policy leaders come together at Montreux Energy’s California Clean Energy Roundtable Oct. 17-19, 2012, to discuss solutions to the world’s pressing energy issues. Registration is $1,000 through Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, after which it will increase to $1,200. Register and learn more at www.cleanenergy.com/roundtables/california2012/. http://bit.ly/MECal12 - October 05, 2012 - Montreux Energy
International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) Hosts Conference in Mexico City, Worldwide Experts Speak on UV Technology
UV is a green technology that improves the quality of drinking water and offers a high tech option for cleaning wastewater - so pollutants have a lesser impact on the environment. The International Ultraviolet Association is hosting an all day workshop in Mexico City, to bring together global experts in the field of UV water disinfection technology. - October 05, 2012 - International Ultraviolet Association
Nuclear Safety Associates Forms Risk Analysis and Fire Protection Engineering Division
Nuclear Safety Associates announced today that James Masterlark has joined the company to lead the newly formed Risk Analysis and Fire Protection Engineering division. “This expansion continues NSA’s focus on hard-to-find specialty niches and positions the company for strong growth in... - October 05, 2012 - Nuclear Safety Associates
GEF Institute’s Sustainability Courses Approved for GBCI CE Hours for LEED® Professionals
GEF Institute Named Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) Education Provider. - October 05, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Kid's Coin Drives Add up to 2,000 Pounds of Food Distributed to Help Hungry
Teen non-profit spent summer raising funds for food distributions. Donate Don’t Dump encourages grocery stores & food co to donate surplus or short dated products to food banks & raise awareness about hunger. Companies that donate are recognized with “Proud Donor” Logo. The logo was created by Gabrielle, age 12 to raise awareness and influence consumers. "Sadly, this food could be saved from the landfills before it becomes waste, with 1 in 4 children suffering from hunger, it is an outrage!" - October 04, 2012 - Donate Don't Dump
Liander, Siemens, KPN, TNO and TenneT Join Energy Forces at Metering Europe in Amsterdam in October
Five key stakeholders in the Dutch energy landscape, Liander, Siemens, KPN, TNO and TenneT, are joining forces at this year’s Metering, Billing/CRM Europe with an “Energy Experience” on the exhibition floor which will demonstrate how smart grids are changing industry and... - October 04, 2012 - Metering Billing/CRM Europe
Scottish Firm Selected as Preferred Renewable Energy Systems Supplier for Private Care Homes
Scottish Care have selected BritishEco Scotland as preferred supplier of renewable energy systems for their members. Scottish Care are the representative organisation for residential, nursing, and domiciliary care providers in the private sector in Scotland. BritishEco Scotland will assist care... - October 04, 2012 - BritishEco Scotland
4th Global Gas Processing Praxis Interactive Technology Workshop
The burning of natural gas in an open flame, known as flaring, is a common practice in the process of producing natural gas for commercial and industrial markets. However, the emissions produced in this process have a high negative impact on the environment and on human & animal life. Flaring... - October 04, 2012 - Praxis Global
Central Park N.C. to Show Documentary on Hydraulic Fracturing in Saxapahaw, N.C.
Nonprofit Organization to Show Free Screening of Emmy-Winning Film Split Estate as Part of the 2012 Movie Series. - October 04, 2012 - Central Park NC
Chocolate BARK Fur Pet Lovers is the Sweet Treat That Gives Back with Every Bite
Sue's Confections, LLC, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania manufacturer of handcrafted confections and 3D chocolates is helping out good causes by offering pet lovers a sweet treat that gives back with every bite. Sue's Confections has created three flavors of chocolate candy bark with a unique twist. - October 04, 2012 - Good Paws Good Cause, LLC
First Sample Results of Ore from New 40 Meter Shaft Indicate 3 Times Higher Grade Ore
Inca Peruvian Mining Ltd. is pleased to report on the discovery of a 40 meter shaft and preliminary testing results on the ore extracted from the deeper level. The joint venture partner was delighted by the discovery of the shaft. It is believed to have been drilled by the previous owner and is... - October 04, 2012 - Inca Peruvian Mining Ltd.
Travois Holdings Selected for ImpactAssets 50 2012
Kansas City-based company places investor funds in development projects in Indian Country. - October 04, 2012 - Travois Holdings, Inc.
Kids of All Ages Invited to Free "Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day" Event at Duthie Hill Park This Saturday
Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance and Cascade Bicycle Club invite young riders up to age 16 to join them for their free Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day at King County’s Duthie Hill Park in Issaquah, this Saturday, October 6th. The event includes trail riding, an obstacle course for the little ones, an exciting jump show from local and pro riders, a barbecue, and tons of prizes. Everyone is invited and parents are welcome to ride too. - October 04, 2012 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
UTRS Announces Acquisition of RKR Hess Associates
Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS), a leading provider of engineering services and information technology, today announced the acquisition of RKR Hess Associates (RKR), a civil and environmental engineering firm located in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. UTRS Chief Operating Officer... - October 03, 2012 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
Usgbc Awards Leed® Platinum to Surmount Hq
The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded LEED® Commercial Interiors Platinum Rating to Surmount Energy for its Corporate office located in the CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai. - October 03, 2012 - Surmount Energy Solution Pvt. Ltd.
Department of Energy Awards ElectraTherm Phases II and III of Geothermal Grant
Product Optimized for Geothermal Brine with Increased Power Output and Fully-Containerized Solution - October 03, 2012 - ElectraTherm, Inc.
Green Education Foundation (GEF) and Cabot Creamery Cooperative Offer Holiday Cheese Party Raffle for Schools Participating in Sustainability Education
Classrooms nationwide eligible to win Cabot Cheese for a healthy holiday party. - October 03, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
The Appalachian Trail is Coming to Theaters This Fall
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) will be showing the National Geographic film "America's Wild Spaces: The Appalachian Trail" at 10 theaters across the country as part of their 2012 membership drive. - October 03, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Solar Electric Supply Inc. Launches New Range of Custom Solar Panels
As solar energy is abundant and free, transforming it into electric energy is a wise choice for cutting the monthly utility bills and saving environment at the same time. Solar panels are a primary component of any solar power system. - October 01, 2012 - Solar Electric Supply, Inc.
1st NRG Enters Into Letter of Intent to Develop Utica Shale Potential in Eastern Ohio
1st NRG Corporation (OTC Markets: FNRC) has entered into a letter of intent with a private third party to initiate development of approximately 7,150 acres in eastern Ohio. Letter Agreement 1st NRG is pleased to announce the Company has entered into a Letter of Intent to develop approximately... - October 01, 2012 - 1st NRG Corp
Central Park N.C. Releases Podcast on “The Future of North Carolina’s Water” Forum
Executive Director Nancy Gottovi Discusses Speaker Lineup for Oct. 18 Event at the STARworks Center in Star, N.C. - September 30, 2012 - Central Park NC
NSF Funds Regionally Unique Motion Capture Robotics Lab
High-resolution, large volume motion capture advances robotics and control research at Stevens - September 29, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
New SGS Webinar: EU Timber Regulation Update
SGS invites you to attend the webinar "EU Timber Regulation Update" on 18 October 2012. The webinar is complimentary and free of charge. - September 29, 2012 - SGS
Metering Europe in Amsterdam to Showcase the Dutch Successes of Smart Grid Collaboration
The Netherlands is a glowing example of the power of collaboration and how cumulative efforts yield results far more substantial and far-reaching than what would have been the case had they been undertaken individually. This is according to Aida Mezit, event director of the upcoming, annual... - September 29, 2012 - Metering Billing/CRM Europe
KMK Acquires More Acreage on the Pines Spillway Prospect
According to Ken Kleinke, the Company’s Owner, Operator, and Managing Venturer, “We got this prime acreage to accommodate a multi-well development project on the Pines Spillway Prospect - the first of which will be the Benton No. 1 Well.” In the time since the Company has secured... - September 28, 2012 - KMK Oil & Gas, Inc.
Dr. E. H. Yang's Team Awarded AFOSR Grant for Advanced Infrared Detection Technology
Team led by Dr. E. H. Yang promises to provide tactical advantages for the Air Force and sophisticated apparatus for space exploration - September 28, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Transparency Generates Economic Value, Concludes New Research by Forética
The latest Forética’s publication RSEARCH – "The Value of Transparency" highlights the need for increased transparency in social, environmental and governance aspects. - September 28, 2012 - Impact Five Events
U.S. Customs Office Achieves LEED Silver Certification; Prefabrication of Modular Buildings Proves an Effective and Sustainable Method
The U.S. Customs Field Operations Facility in Sells, Arizona recently earned LEED for New Construction Silver level certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The building is home to the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Department and resides on the Tohono O’Odham Nation... - September 27, 2012 - Green Ideas Sustainability Consultants
EnviroShield Now Offering On-Site Mold Inspection and Repair in Seattle, Bellevue and Tacoma
Leading Seattle-based mold inspection specialists EnviroShield have just announced a new addition to the company’s broad catalogue of services. The new on-site mold inspection and repair services offered to residents in Seattle, Bellevue and Tacoma will ensure clients gain access to leading... - September 27, 2012 - EnviroShield
AmertechTowerServices Completes Cooling Tower Rebuild Project for Waste to Energy Plant
AmertechTowerServices, a turnkey cooling tower parts and repair company, was awarded a project to rebuild an eight cell counter flow cooling tower, including replacement of all fill, drift eliminators, and nozzles for a Waste to Energy facility. - September 27, 2012 - AmertechTowerServices, LLC
GlacialLight Expands Its Dimmable LED Down Light Series with GL-DL08DA
Natural lighting, 19W consumption and a perfectly flush fit. Install the GlacialLight dimmable GL-DL08DA 8” down light in your business or home for a new lighting experience. - September 27, 2012 - GlacialTech Inc
CAREL UK Ltd Will be Exhibiting at This Year's Energy Solutions Exhibition in London
Energy Solutions is the UK's leading energy management event bringing together more energy managers and industry professionals than any other energy specific event. - September 27, 2012 - CAREL UK Ltd
Announcing the 2nd Annual Global Advanced Fossil-Gen Summit 2012
Asia Carbon Energy is announcing the 2nd Annual Advanced Fossil-Gen Summit (AFG2012) during 5th-6th, December 2012, with a focus on advanced ultra-supercritical. This year, over 120 senior stakeholders will be gathered to collaborate on RD&D for Advanced Ultra-Supercritical in China and global... - September 27, 2012 - Asia Carbon Energy
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Enters Joint Development Agreement with Japan’s Asahi Kasei Corp. for Rechargeable Battery Technology
Wildcat’s First Multi-Year Partnership Marks Company’s Evolution from Project-Based Activities to Extended Strategic Development Partnerships - September 26, 2012 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Michigan School District Implements Dragonfly Solutions’ SEED Program to Create $6 Million in New Revenue and Energy Savings
Ypsilanti Public Schools signed a contract with Dragonfly Solutions to provide proprietary energy efficiency equipment throughouth the entire district with no money out of pocket through the SEED Program (School Energy Efficiency Development Program) which helps school find revenue rewards in energy efficiency projects and renewable energy projects by generating Clean Skies Certificates that are sold for the District in the Voluntary Energy Market. - September 26, 2012 - Dragonfly Solutions, Inc.
Dr. Chang-Hwan Choi Wins Instrumentation Grant from the Office of Naval Research
Low-friction, anti-corrosive research at Stevens promises durability and improved hydrodynamics. - September 26, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Israel Meetings Establish N-Viro Success and Increase in Process Capacity
N-Viro International recently attended meetings in and around Tel Aviv, Israel to explore new business opportunities, report on N-Viro Fuel™ progress to an Israeli electric company and review system data with supervisors at the Dan- Viro treatment facility. - September 26, 2012 - N-Viro International Corp
Central Park N.C. Names Paul Gallay as Special Guest Speaker at the 2012 Annual Gathering
Public Official, Educator and President of Riverkeeper to Address the Future of North Carolina’s Natural Resources - September 26, 2012 - Central Park NC
greeNEWit Joins the Center for Green Schools for the First Annual Green Apple Day of Service
greeNEWit Volunteers to Support the Green Apple Movement: Building Sustainable Schools - September 26, 2012 - greeNEWit
SimWorld International Conference on Simulation and Visualization Technologies Now an Open Event for Energy and Process Professionals
SimWorld International conference 2012 is titled, “Improving Performance Through Simulation.” The event will take place November 13-14, 2012 at the beachfront Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Resort in Dubai, U.A.E. Information and enrollment are available at www.simworld.info. - September 24, 2012 - GSE Systems
Back to School Apparel for a Powerful Cause
Clothing company vineyard vines® teams up with SolSolution to dress Massachusetts for success and raise money for our local solar schools. - September 24, 2012 - SolSolution, Inc.
Michelle McIntyre Joins AMRC Environmental
AMRC Environmental in Fort Myers, Florida welcomes Michelle McIntyre to their team of scientists and engineers. - September 24, 2012 - AMRC Environmental
Dumpster Rental Service in Kansas City Teams Up with SEO Marketers to Raise Local Awareness
Residential Dumpster Service, a local junk hauling business, has teamed up with SEO leader Prospect Genius to enable area residents to find their service on the Web more easily. - September 23, 2012 - Residential Dumpster Service
Asian Nuclear Industry Showing Major Signs of Growth Global Nuclear Industry
The nuclear industry in Asia is expanding with many countries building and planning new plants. Supported by the World Nuclear Association, the 4th annual Nuclear Power Asia returns to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 15-16 January 2013, bringing together the global nuclear power industry to discuss the opportunities of growth in the Asia region. - September 22, 2012 - Nuclear Power Asia
Groundbreaking Stevens Research on Water-Repellent Surfaces Published in Physical Review Letters
Dr. Chang-Hwan Choi and Dr. Wei Xu Revise Scientific Understanding of Superhydrophobicity. - September 22, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Nelson County, Virginia Designated an Appalachian Trail Community
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) will celebrate the official designation of Nelson County, Virginia as the newest Appalachian Trail (A.T.) Community™ on October 17, 2012, from 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., at the Nelson Center located at 8445 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, Virginia. - September 22, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability Joins the Energy & Utilities Alliance
DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability has joined the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), which provides a leading industry voice to help shape future policy direction within the UK energy and utilities sector. The Energy and Utilities Alliance, formerly SBGI, recently rebranded to reflect its... - September 22, 2012 - DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
Energy Advantage Inc to Speak at Upcoming FMI Sustainability Summit in Washington, DC
Claire Purvis, Manager of Sustainability at Energy Advantage, will speak at the 2012 FMI Sustainability Summit in Washington, DC on October 4th, 2012. Purvis will present on best practices for engaging stakeholders in sustainability. In the session, titled “Telling a Complicated Story:... - September 22, 2012 - Energy Advantage Inc.
SurvivalBased.com Helps Consumers Prepare for Difficult Times
As summer drought continues and the Gulf Coast cleans up the remnants of flood waters, a new website offering ideal and affordable emergency preparation solutions is launching. SurvivalBased.com was created as a place for people to find all their emergency preparations in one location. Visitors... - September 22, 2012 - SurvivalBased
GlacialLight Exhibiting at Light Middle East 2012
GlacialLight will be attending Light Middle East in Dubai and invites all business and media partners to visit their booth #LT715, Hall 4 in the Dubai World Trade Centre. - September 22, 2012 - GlacialTech Inc