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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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
N-Viro International Meets Navy Representatives
N-Viro International meets with Navy representatives during Toledo Navy Week. - August 24, 2012 - N-Viro International Corp
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
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
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
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
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
LifeSpan Earns a Spot in the Inc. 500|5000 for the Third Year in a Row
LifeSpan Ranks No.1856 on the 2012 Inc. 500|5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 149% - August 22, 2012 - LifeSpan
Michael Rega Chosen as Guest Lecturer at Pepperdine University Doctoral Program
Ecliptic Consulting Group (ECG) announces Michael Rega has been selected as a guest lecturer at the prestigious Pepperdine University Doctoral Program. - August 22, 2012 - Ecliptic Consulting Group
A Shade Greener and JA Solar Holdings Co Ltd Sign £50M Solar Deal
A Shade Greener, the UK's leading installer of Free Solar Panels, has signed a £50M supply deal with one of the world's largest producers of Solar Cells, JA Solar Holdings Co Ltd of Shanghai. Despite further cuts to the FIT Tariffs that came into effect on 1st August, A Shade Greener is... - August 22, 2012 - A Shade Greener
N-Viro International Receives Continuation of Purchase Order Valued at $1.3 Million
N-Viro International Corporation (NVIC: PK) receives a one year purchase order continuation for the transport, treatment and utilization of biosolids from Toho Water Authority (TWA). The initial purchase order between Florida N-Viro LP, a wholly owned subsidiary of N-Viro International and Toho... - August 21, 2012 - N-Viro International Corp
Sempra Utilities/SDG&E - Galvanized Towers That Blend Into the Terrain
Sempra Utilities/SDG&E contracted with Natina Products, LLC of Thermal, CA to "stain" 10 huge lattice transmission towers on the Sunrise Powerlink Transmission Project. Their product, Natina Steel, creates a rustic brown finish on galvanized surfaces without harming the protection offered by the galvanized layer. The unique mottled appearance created by Natina Steel created a camoflage like affect rendering these towers virtually invisible. Local residents couldn't be happier. - August 21, 2012 - Natina Desert Varnish Solutions
GEF Institute Offers Discount for Online, On-Demand Course on Water and Sustainability
New Course Explores Key Issues Related to the Global Water Crisis and Conservation Strategies - August 19, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
A*Star Institute of Microelectronics and Huawei Announce Joint Effort to Develop 2.5d/3d Technology
A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (IME) and Futurewei Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei), have signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) to develop and advance Through Silicon Interposer (TSI) technology. The two organizations will collaborate on advanced... - August 18, 2012 - Science and Engineering Research Institutes
African Utility Week Returns to Cape Town as New Event Director Joins Team
The annual African Utility Week conference and exhibition has solidified its reputation as the continent’s largest exhibition for utilities and large industrial end users with record visitor and exhibitor numbers. Eskom CEO Brian Dames’ opening address at the event, which took place at... - August 18, 2012 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
GEF Institute’s Green Building Education Prepares Career Tech (CTE) Students for Green Jobs
Institute’s Green Construction Course Adopted for New Jersey’s Green Program of Study - August 17, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green Education Foundation (GEF) and American Standard Launch Sustainable Water Challenge
Free Program Educates K-12 Students on Water Sustainability Issues and Conservation Strategies - August 17, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Oldcastle Precast Supplies Super Girders for New Appleway Bridge
Oldcastle Precast - Central Pre-Mix Prestress Co. Supplies New Generation Super Girders for Spokane River Appleway Bridge - August 17, 2012 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
N-Viro International Extends Line of Credit Agreement
N-Viro International renewed for an additional 12 months its $400,000 commercial line of credit with Monroe Bank and Trust. - August 17, 2012 - N-Viro International Corp
Renewables Visionary Speaks at Solar Energy Africa in Cape Town in September
The internationally renowned renewable energy expert, Christine Wörlen, is delivering the keynote address at the upcoming Clean Power Africa conference and exhibition in Cape Town in September. - August 17, 2012 - Solar Energy Africa
Webinar: New ISO 22301 for Business Continuity
SGS presents the complimentary webinar "New ISO 22301 for Business Continuity" on September 4, 2012. The presenter is Mr. Louis Lu – SGS - IT Risk Management & Certification Services Global Product Manager. He was first appointed by the ISO, listed in the ISMS Expert Roster, and an IRCA registered BCMS lead tutor and lead auditor. - August 17, 2012 - SGS