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Dr. Svetlana Malinovskaya Awarded NSF Grant to Study Ultra-Cold Quantum Control
Dr. Svetlana Malinovskaya, Associate Professor of Physics at Stevens Institute of Technology, has been funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to investigate light-matter interactions in ultracold atomic and molecular systems in order to provide new methods of quantum control. - September 08, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
ElectraTherm to Present at Leading Energy Conferences
ElectraTherm Executives will Provide Insight on the Growing Waste Heat to Power Industry - September 08, 2012 - ElectraTherm, Inc.
Westcoast Plastic Recycling Launching Styrofoam Recycling
Westcoast Plastic Recycling is launching one of the first Styrofoam recycling services in Canada. - September 08, 2012 - Westcoast Plastic Recycling
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Celebrates the 2nd Annual Family Hiking Day
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy hosts the 2nd Annual Family Hiking Day in Harpers Ferry, WV on September 29, 2012. - September 08, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Bbb Champions Oil Company Announces New Executive Vice President of Global Business Operations
Champions Oil CEO Gary Bergholtz, Sr praised Ms. Zumla, “She is our first female executive. We are excited to have a business woman of her stature and knowledge.” - September 07, 2012 - BBB Champions Oil Company, Inc.
Ellijay/Gilmer County, Georgia Designated an Appalachian Trail Community™
This press release annouces the official designation of Ellijay/Gilmer County, Georgia as an Appalachian Trail Community™ partner. - September 07, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Alpha Emergency Services Help Prepare for Impending Storm Season
With storm season looming and the first major hurricane coming to an end, Alpha has products and construction services readily available to provide vital emergency preparation and assist with immediate disaster response efforts. Hurricane Isaac is the first classified hurricane of the 2012 storm... - September 07, 2012 - Alpha Technologies
Central Park N.C. Names Maude Barlow as Special Guest Speaker at the 2012 Annual Gathering
Prominent Voice in the Global Water Justice Movement to Address Crowd on the Future of North Carolina’s Water - September 07, 2012 - Central Park NC
New Webinar: "Preparing for the New Changes in Notified Body Audits and Technical File Reviews"
SGS invites you to attend the 45-minute complimentary webinar "Preparing for the New Changes in Notified Body Audits and Technical File Reviews" on 23 October 2012. - September 07, 2012 - SGS
Zitroz Announces Zero Upfront Cost for LED Retrofits
Upgrade your facility with state-of-the-art LED technology with No Cost Up Front and Guaranteed Savings Immediately - September 06, 2012 - Zitroz
Environmentally Friendly CO2 Refrigeration Systems to be Presented at FMI Energy & Store Development Conference
Mr. Singh joins executives from Target, Sobeys and Fresh & Easy to discuss end user experience with CO2 based refrigeration system. - September 06, 2012 - Singh360
Chicago-Based Connexion Earns Recognition as Best Overall Distributor from tED Magazine
Connexion's community outreach program Science Connexion, which helps enable STEM education in Chicago area schools, their T12 Phase Out brand awareness and Green Scene digital communication programs took top honors at tED Magazine's annual "Best of the Best" competition. - September 06, 2012 - Connexion
ESA Renewables to Exhibit at Solar Power International 2012
ESA will be exhibiting its proprietary monitoring system and discussing capabilities for development, EPC, O&M and other turnkey solar solutions at the SPI trade show in Orlando, FL. - September 06, 2012 - ESA Renewables
Business Leads CSR Movement: Telefónica, TriplePundit, ING Bank, GRI, Molson Coors, Unilever Share Insight
Leaders in Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability (CR&S) will gather in Barcelona for the two-day Responsible Sustainable Business Event (RSB Event) to discuss implementing CSR & Sustainability strategy for competitive advantage, stakeholder engagement, effective CSR communication, driving value through sustainable innovation and supply chain and predicting trends in CR&S. - September 05, 2012 - Impact Five Events
WaveRoller Buoyed by Funding Surge – AW-Energy Ltd. Closes $9M Financing Round
Wave energy developer AW-Energy has announced a successful financing round which brought in commitments of over 9 million USD. The funding breakthrough came close on the heels of the successful deployment of AW-Energy’s proprietary Wave Power Plant, a power-generating array of three... - September 05, 2012 - AW-Energy Ltd
eCO2Greetings Launches New Corporate Holiday Ecard and Social Media Package
eCO2 Greetings, a leading corporate E cards supplier, announce the launch of a new ecard social media package for their clients. - September 05, 2012 - Eco2Greetings Limited
U.S. Gas & Electric Featured on the Inc. 500|5000 as One of the Nation’s Fastest Growing Private Companies
U.S. Gas & Electric, its subsidiaries and family of companies (“USG&E”), a provider of natural gas and electricity to commercial and residential customers in a growing number of states, has been featured in Inc. magazine’s sixth annual Inc. 500|5000 business list, an... - September 02, 2012 - U.S. Gas & Electric
Calm Seas Carried the WaveRoller: Successful Installation Started the Commissioning Period of WaveRoller
The array of three WaveRoller units has been successfully deployed on 11th of August near Peniche in Portugal. The units were towed to the site in perfect weather conditions and attached to the mooring system already set up in advance. The sub-sea cable was connected on board and the power... - September 02, 2012 - AW-Energy Ltd
GlacialLight GL-FL12S – Energy Efficient LED FloodLight with Passive Infrared (PIR) Motion Sensor
Helping to save even more on energy cost, the GlacialLight GL-FL12S LED flood light has a passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor so this flood light is only on when needed. - September 01, 2012 - GlacialTech Inc
Institute of Microelectronics Teams Up with Mosis to Offer Photonics MPW to Advance Silicon Photonics Research
Institute of Microelectronics (IME) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with MOSIS, a provider of low-cost prototyping and small volume production services for custom ICs, to offer its multiple-project wafer (MPW) service to MOSIS’ customers. The aim of this collaboration is to reduce... - September 01, 2012 - Science and Engineering Research Institutes
Solamon CEO Heading to London; Set to Talk with GXG Execs
Solamon Energy CEO Graeme Boyce is en route to London, England where he will meet and hold discussions with a variety of business leaders, including the owners of GXG Markets. Boyce has several key meetings lined up while in the capital and, in the wake of recent activity in Mexico, is expected to... - September 01, 2012 - Solamon Energy Corp.
Solamon Announces Mexico Partnership; Omniba Energy to Develop Numerous Projects
Earlier today, Solamon Energy SVP Michael Mitchell, together with President Jay Yeo announced the successful launch of Omniba Energy Mexico, a business partnership recently formed between Solamon and a local private consortium to develop new energy projects together. Mitchell was appointed a... - September 01, 2012 - Solamon Energy Corp.
ESA Renewables Expands to Central and South America
ESA Renewables, LLC expands their turnkey solar solutions portfolio into the regions of Central and South America. - September 01, 2012 - ESA Renewables
Conservice Recognized Locally and Nationally for Major Growth
Conservice lands on the Inc 5000 and Utah Fast 50 again in 2012. - September 01, 2012 - Conservice Utility Management and Billing
First-Ever Pan-European Automotive Warranty Survey: Continuous Improvement of Warranty Administration Key Factor for Dealer Satisfaction
Results of the first Pan-European Automotive Warranty Survey convey that a primary factor for dealer satisfaction is continuous improvement of warranty administration. - August 31, 2012 - SGS
ESS Announces Partnership with PowerSecure and GCS to Offer Complete RICE NESHAP Compliance for the ZZZZ Rule
Environmental Source Samplers, Inc. (ESS) have partnered with PowerSecure International, Inc. (PowerSecure) and Governor Control Systems, Inc. (GCS) to offer all aspects of compliance with the EPA RICE NESHAP ZZZZ Rule. - August 31, 2012 - Environmental Source Samplers, Inc.
Central Park N.C. Annual Gathering to Focus on “The Future Of N.C.’s Water”
Public Event to Feature Some of the Country’s Leading Voices in the Water Justice Movement - August 31, 2012 - Central Park NC
Australian Biodiverse Carbon Forests – A Shrewd Investment for Carbon Compliance
Australian carbon offset pioneer, Greenfleet welcomes announcements to remove the floor price and link Australia’s emissions trading scheme with the EU ETS. - August 31, 2012 - Greenfleet Australia
SSI Compliance and Testing for EPA MACT Regulations by Environmental Source Samplers, Inc.
Environmental Source Samplers, Inc. has recently completed source testing of sewage sludge incineration (SSI) units at municipal facilities in VA, OH, and NY. The EPA finalized new source performance standards for SSI and in April 2012 issued a Denial of Reconsideration Petitions for the Final Rule. ESS is a leader in methodologies required for SSI MACT Standards compliance. - August 31, 2012 - Environmental Source Samplers, Inc.
Power Panel Selected as One of 2012’s Innovative Building Products
ABX Innovation Pavilion to Showcase Next-Generation Solar Panel System - August 31, 2012 - Power Panel Inc.
Abingdon, Virginia Designated an Appalachian Trail Community™
On September 11, 2012, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) will celebrate the official designation of Abingdon, Virginia as the newest Appalachian Trail Community™. The Town of Abingdon, in conjunction with the ATC and the Mount Rogers Appalachian Trail Club,... - August 31, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Next-Generation Solar Panel System Powers Michigan’s First Solar Brewery
Both Electricity and Heat Energy from the Sun Used to Brew Beer - August 31, 2012 - Power Panel Inc.
Wahaso Corp. and PuraTerra LLC Form Strategic Alliance
PuraTerra LLC has entered into a strategic partnership with Water Harvesting Solutions, Inc. (Wahaso) to sell the latter’s solutions in the Northeastern U.S. This alliance represents a continuation of PuraTerra’s strategy to work with “best of breed” manufacturers of sustainable construction products. PuraTerra’s Territory Managers will perform outreach to architects, building owners, developers, and engineers in order to expand the usage of Wahaso's eco-friendly water harvesting products. - August 31, 2012 - PuraTerra LLC
Laboratory Flotation Test Completed
Inca Peruvian Mining Ltd. announced today that a laboratory flotation test was completed. The test was carried out as a senior joint venture partner wants to explore better ways of processing the mineral. The results were exceptionally good, showing a greater than 90% recovery. What this means... - August 30, 2012 - Inca Peruvian Mining Ltd.
Tornado Medical Systems and A*STAR’s Institute of Microelectronics Partner to Launch New Technology
Tornado Medical Systems is pleased to announce a partnership with the Institute of Microelectronics (IME), a research institute of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) in Singapore, to commercialize nanospectrometers for optical coherence tomography (OCT) applications. OCT is a... - August 30, 2012 - Science and Engineering Research Institutes
Houston Company, BBB Champions Oil, Wins License to Explore in the Rugged Terrain of Nepal
This week in Kathmandu, Nepal, Gary Bergholtz, Sr., CEO of BBB Champions Oil Company, Inc. will formally meet with officials of the Nepalese government and the Nepalese Department of Mines and Geology to be awarded a license to explore for oil and gas in Nepal’s Block 10 (Biratnagar) a 4969... - August 30, 2012 - BBB Champions Oil Company, Inc.
Alpha Energy Partners with Corvus Energy to Expand High Power Battery Offering
Alpha Energy, a leading developer of renewable energy solutions, today announced a preferred partnership agreement with Corvus Energy to supplement its established line of high-performance battery solutions with state-of-the-art lithium polymer technology. “Alpha’s renewable energy... - August 30, 2012 - Alpha Technologies
EnviroScience Opens Nashville Office and Expands Capabilities Into Hazardous Materials and Ecological Damage Assessments
EnviroScience, Inc. has opened a Nashville, Tennessee office and has hired local employees with extensive chemistry and toxicology backgrounds. The new office will bring additional capabilities of ecological damage assessments and HAZMAT cleanup solutions to the business. In addition, the office is... - August 30, 2012 - EnviroScience, Inc.
Cellulose Material Solutions, LLC Achieves ISO 9001: 2008 Accreditation
Cellulose Material Solutions is a manufacturing company that produces industry first cellulose based thermal and acoustical materials. The company achieved ISO 9001: 2008 accreditation in August 2012. - August 30, 2012 - Cellulose Material Solutions, LLC
itek Energy and RA POWER & LIGHT LLC Join Forces
20MW Commercial Solar Strategic Initiative for Washington Industries - August 29, 2012 - RA POWER & LIGHT LLC
Reports on 2nd Gold Revenues Show 15% Improved Processing Efficiency
Inca Peruvian Mining Ltd. is pleased to report their Senior Joint Venture partner has produced their second gold revenues. - August 29, 2012 - Inca Peruvian Mining Ltd.
Cape Showcases Its Green Credentials at Clean Power Africa in Next Week
The City of Cape Town will welcome some 600 local and international renewable energy experts at the upcoming Clean Power Africa conference and exhibition in Cape Town from 4-5 September, to focus on new opportunities in the hydropower and solar energy industries. South Africa’s Energy... - August 29, 2012 - Clean Power Africa
Spintelligent Appoints New Event Director for African Utility Week
Leading Cape Town-based confex organiser Spintelligent has announced the appointment of Russell Hughes as Event Director for its leading event, African Utility Week. Russell joins the company from the Clarion Events head office in London in what is a new position in the event team – an... - August 29, 2012 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Downstream Asia in Singapore to Look at Optimization of Refinery Operations
The optimization of refinery and petrochemical operations, from the assets, to the staff, to the energy management of projects, is just some of the industry trends under the loop during the upcoming Downstream Asia conference and expo in Singapore in October. - August 29, 2012 - Downstream Asia
Global Monitoring's Remote Terminal Unit Ensures Proper Operation of Remediation Systems
Global Monitoring's Remote Terminal Unit Ensures Proper Operation of Remediation Systems Associated with Storage Tank Cleanup - August 29, 2012 - Global Monitoring
Scottsdale Goes Above and Beyond with LEED Platinum Certification for Cactus Acres and Eldorado Park Fire Stations
The City of Scottsdale recently earned LEED Platinum Certification for their Cactus Acres and Eldorado Park Fire Stations, earning the City a total of nine LEED Certified facilities, four of which are Platinum level. Anthony Floyd, Scottsdale’s Green Building Manager stated, “Scottsdale... - August 29, 2012 - Green Ideas Sustainability Consultants
New Facility Grand Opening for Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption
Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption is pleased to announce the local organization’s recent expansion into a new location at 4874 South Atlanta Road in Smyrna. - August 29, 2012 - Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption
A*STAR’s IME Develops High Performance Silicon-Based 135 GHZ Integrative Antenna Technology for Advanced Wireless Communications
Researchers from A*STAR’s Institute of Microelectronics (IME) have developed the first compact high performance silicon-based cavity-backed slot (CBS) antenna that operates at 135 GHz. - August 29, 2012 - Science and Engineering Research Institutes
Wello’s Full Scale Wave Energy Converter Proves to be Successful
Finnish wave energy developer, Wello Ltd, has on August the 27th released first testing results of the Penguin wave energy converter installed in Orkney, Scotland. - August 29, 2012 - Wello Ltd.
Are Asian Utilities Ready for Smart Grid? Malaysia Taking the Lead in Smart Grid Investments and Developments
Transitioning to smart grids is an enormous undertaking for any organisation. How is Asia progressing with developing a roadmap to ensure that its network is fully automated? What do they have in place to overcome the challenges, control costs and deliver on the required plans? The 7th Transmission & Distribution / Smart Grids Asia, to be held in Kuala Lumpur in September, will tackle the various aspects of (smart) grid planning and management, targeting the Asian market. - August 29, 2012 - Transmission & Distribution / Smart Grids Asia