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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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
Relieve Back-to-School Stress at Sheldrake Environmental Center
Simply being in nature has a calming effect on people of all ages. Sheldrake offers plenty of opportunities for individuals and families to spend time in nature. This back-to-school season, making more trips to Sheldrake could mean making fewer trips to the doctor’s office. - August 28, 2012 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Elk Environmental Services Recognized Again
Named in the Top 200 Environmental Firms by ENR Magazine - August 28, 2012 - Elk Environmental Services
Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) Partners with FL-CAN to Extend List of Lab Network and IP Opportunities
Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) has joined many other Universities in adding their Intellectual Property (IP) and Lab Facilities to the resource catalogs created by the Florida Cleantech Acceleration Network (FL-CAN). The FL-CAN program also offers services that include market assessment,... - August 26, 2012 - Florida Cleantech Acceleration Network (FL-CAN)
Retail Energy Provider ENCOA Enters Illinois Residential Markets with "Electricity Supply for a Year" Sweepstakes
ENCOA (Energy Company of America), a retail energy provider headquartered in Houston, Texas, has expanded residential and commercial electricity service into the ComEd service region of Illinois. To celebrate the launch, ENCOA is offering customers the chance to win up to $1,000 in electricity... - August 25, 2012 - ENCOA (Energy Company of America)
Qatar Public Works Authority and IQPC Launch the ITS and Road Safety Forum Qatar
Effectively integrating Intelligent Transport Systems and safety measures to enable smarter use of transport networks. - August 25, 2012 - IQPC Middle East
Fabric Structures and Storage Solutions- Top 5 Things to Consider
Industry expert and General Manager of "Cameron Construction Services Ltd.," Tim Nash, offers his insight as to what the most important factors are when choosing the proper structure for your building needs and requirements. - August 24, 2012 - Cameron Construction Services
Smart Grids Land in Malaysia Demand Sees Increases in Energy Consumption Over the Next Five Years
Within Asia, Malaysia is starting to take the lead in Smart Grid investments and developments, states Nadine Zrinzo, the Programme Manager of Transmission & Distribution / Smart Grids Asia 2012. Taking place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 18-19 September, this 7th edition of the conference and exhibition will gather leading Asian utilities, regulators and ministries as well as service providers to discuss the latest transmission, distribution and smart grid developments in the region. - August 24, 2012 - Transmission & Distribution / Smart Grids Asia
New Portable Fuel Tank Cleaning System by ALGAE-X International, the TK 240-XT
Most engine performance problems start in the tank and the root of the issue lies in the condition of your fuel. If your system is not operating at its peak potential, learn about your system issues and discover how to obtain reliability. - August 24, 2012 - AXI International
Alpha Integrates ReliOn Fuel Cell Technology Into Hybrid Power System Test Facility
Alpha Energy, an innovator in renewable energy solutions, is integrating the ReliOn E-2500™ fuel cell system into its state-of-the-art Hybrid Power System (HPS) Test Facilityin Bellingham, WA. The HPS Test Facility simulates demanding off-grid environments and provides test engineers an... - August 24, 2012 - Alpha Technologies
N-Viro International Meets Navy Representatives
N-Viro International meets with Navy representatives during Toledo Navy Week. - August 24, 2012 - N-Viro International Corp
Clean Energy Yorkshire Completes Unique Solar Installation at Knaresborough Car Finance Business
A leading Yorkshire renewable energy installer can claim a first for a scheme it has completed at a business in Knaresborough. - August 24, 2012 - Clean Energy (Yorkshire) Ltd
PowerMatching City, the First Total-Concept Smart Grid Project, Explained at T&D/Smart Grids Europe
The world’s first total-concept smart grid project, the PowerMatching City in the Netherlands, will be explained at the upcoming Transmission & Distribution/Smart Grids Europe in Amsterdam in October. The event forms part of Metering, Billing/CRM Europe which will gather some 6500 utility... - August 24, 2012 - Transmission & Distribution/Smart Grids Europe
Waste King Expands Its CSR Strategy to Support Medical Detection Dogs
Waste King, the specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, has recently expanded its corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy by pledging to give 30 per cent of its business turnover in one day to Medical Detection Dogs. This pledge is in addition to its continuing practical and monetary support for other charities. - August 24, 2012 - Waste King
eCO2 Greetings Announce 15,400 Trees Now Planted Globally, Thanks to Corporate E cards
eCO2 Greetings, a leading corporate E cards supplier, has announced that they have now facilitated the planting of 15,400 trees worldwide through their corporate holiday ecard replantation pledge. Reforestation projects are essential to the future of the global environment, as deforestation from... - August 24, 2012 - Eco2Greetings Limited
Australian Energy Sector at Forefront of Modernisation Utilities Worldwide at a Strategic Crossroad: Highlighting the Need for 21st Century Smart Grid
Australia, having set an ambitious national target of renewable sources supplying 20% of its electricity by 2020, is at the forefront of modernisation. The utility industry must modernise: but how to do so is not entirely clear. The 10th Annual Smart Utilities Australia & New Zealand is the region’s largest conference and exhibition gathering electricity retailers, distributors and water utilities from throughout the region in Melbourne from 20-22 November to discuss these challenges. - August 24, 2012 - Smart Utilities Australia & New Zealand
New CEO/President of Malaysian Utility Giant TNB Confirmed for Transmission & Distribution / Smart Grids Asia 2012
The new CEO of Malaysia’s largest utility provider has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for this year’s Transmission & Distribution/ Smart Grids Asia to be held in Kuala Lumpur in September. Dato Azman Mohd, the newly instated CEO and President of Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), Malaysia, will deliver his first keynote address at this year’s event. - August 24, 2012 - Transmission & Distribution / Smart Grids Asia
Clean Technology Council Hosts Workshop on Interactive Websites
September 4th event "How Your Internet Presence Can Contribute to a Green Economy" will focus on creating a dialogue with customers and increasing sales. - August 23, 2012 - Clean Technology Council
Circular Energy Installs Nearly Half of a Megawatt of Solar Panels on Apartment Complexes in Dallas-Fort Worth
DFW Apartments Go Green with the Help of Rebates and Grant Program - August 23, 2012 - Circular Energy
Aqua-Pure, Select Energy Join Forces
Joint venture will be formidable player in shale gas wastewater solutions. - August 23, 2012 - Fountain Quail
A New Dimmable 50 Watt LED Panel Light with Driver from GlacialLight, the GL-PL0606AD
The 50 watt GL-PL0606AD Dimmable Panel Light replaces traditional area lighting products in commercial applications, and cuts power and maintenance costs with its highly efficient long-life LED. - August 23, 2012 - GlacialTech Inc
Advanced Analytical Characterisation Seminar for the Chemical Industry
Research giants launch a seminar on “Advanced Analytical Characterisation Seminar for the Chemical Industry” to promote the education and dissemination of advanced characterisation techniques relevant to the chemicals and pharmaceuticals industry. - August 23, 2012 - Science and Engineering Research Institutes