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FARO Announces Release of the FARO Prime, the Newest and Most Accurate FaroArm to Date
FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO), the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement technology; today announced the newest and most accurate addition to its FaroArm lineup, the FARO Prime. This six-axis portable measurement arm delivers exceptional value to customers who require a high-accuracy, contact-only measurement solution for everyday inspection and quality assurance routines. - July 12, 2012 - FARO Business Technologies India (P) Ltd.
Junk Hauling and Trash Removal Company in Southampton Hires SEO Firm to Better Reach Area Residents
Glenn's Hauling, a local Southampton business, recently partnered with online advertising company Prospect Genius. - July 12, 2012 - Glenn's Hauling, LLC
iScrap App and Earth911 Join Forces to Provide Recycling Resources Together
The iScrap App and Earth911 have partnered to bring more resources to their respective audiences. - July 12, 2012 - iScrap App
Gold Recycling Award for Waste King
Waste King, the specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, has now added a Gold Award to the Silver Award it received last year from the National Recycling Stars Scheme. - July 12, 2012 - Waste King
Art in the Zoo by Artists in the Park
Art in the Zoo by Artists in the Park (AIP). At Trailside Museums and Zoo - Children of all ages can sculpt clay, paint and draw in the beautiful and inspirational setting of Trailside. Saturday, July 28, 2012 (rain date July 29) - Beginning at 11:00 a.m. - July 12, 2012 - Artists in the Parks
Venger Wind Obtains Patent Pending Status for Innovative Wind Turbines
Venger Wind, Inc. is pleased to announce a move from provisional patent status to patent pending status for its innovative Vertical Axis, twisted Savonius wind turbine platforms. The company's unique V1, V2 and V2 Turbo platforms represent best in class small wind technology for architectural,... - July 12, 2012 - Venger Wind, Inc.
Valos Solar Ventures and Gehrlicher Solar America Corp. Announce Joint-Development of Solar Systems in California
Valos Solar Ventures and Gehrlicher Solar America Corp. today announced a strategic joint-development agreement focused on providing solar energy to the investor and municipal-owned utilities in California. - July 11, 2012 - Gehrlicher Solar America Corp.
The United Nations Honors Dan Viro Plant and N-Viro Process in Israel
N-Viro International Corporation celebrates the United Nations selection of the Dan Viro plant in Israel as an example of environmental sustainability. The N-Viro process reduces 15% of the total flow of untreated sludge from entering the Mediterranean Sea. - July 11, 2012 - N-Viro International Corp
Australian Jonathon Bentley-Stevens Elected Onto the National Greening Program Steering Committee
President Benigno S. Aquino III issued Executive Order No. 26 implementing the National Greening Program, an ambitious program to plant 1.5 billion trees during his term as President. - July 11, 2012 - Bentley House International Corp
Green Home Energy Advisors Launches New Web Site - Greenhomeenergyadvisors.com
Green Home Energy Advisors was founded with a mission to provide independent and unbiased advice to clients on how to reduce their energy costs by improving their homes sustainability and durability. Also guide homeowners and builders through the Energy Star and LEED certification process. - July 10, 2012 - Green Home Energy Advisors
WPI to Conduct Six Sigma Green Belt Certification in Marlborough
Registrations are taking place now for the fall session. - July 09, 2012 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
GreenPowerMonitor Exceeds 1 GW Monitored and Consolidates as the Industry Leader
Thanks to a recently closed agreement with RTR (Rete Rinnovabile) GreenPowerMonitor has incorporated a further 241MW to its portfolio of photovoltaic plants monitored. GreenPowerMonitor has consolidated its internationalization with the management and monitoring of more than 200 plants in Italy. - July 08, 2012 - GreenPowerMonitor
TAG Oil Reports 300% Increase in Reserves, 227% Increase in Production Revenue & Strong Year End Financial Results
TAG Oil has filed its March 31, 2012 consolidated, audited financial statements, management discussion and analysis and annual information form with the Canadian Securities Administrators for the Company's 2012 fiscal year-end. - July 07, 2012 - TAG Oil Ltd.
Ground Breaking Ceremony in Paraná, Brasil
MacDermid Offshore Solutions (MacDermid) recently marked the start of construction of the MacDermid Offshore Fluidos do Brasil manufacturing plant in Cambé, Paraná, Brasil. The new facility will offer the identical high quality products currently being manufactured at its facilities... - July 07, 2012 - MacDermid Offshore Solutions
Solamon Enters Mauritius Market; Set to Provide Large-Scale Solar Energy Projects
Solamon enters Mauritius market; set to provide large-scale solar energy projects. - July 07, 2012 - Solamon Energy Corp.
CTRL Technology Used to Battle Odometer Fraud
On June 6, 2012, CTRL made a presentation to the National Odometer and Title Fraud Enforcement Association (NOTFEA). The presentation showcased the German-made Tacho Spy which uses CTRL’s ultrasound technology to determine engine wear. - July 07, 2012 - CTRL Systems, Inc.
Caymans Solar Tender Opportunity Closed; Solamon SVPs Vow to Submit Winning Proposal Next Round
According to Solamon Energy SVP Michael Mitchell, although the current solicitation to get renewables onto the grid in the Caymans is closed, the forthcoming solar opportunities are many and varied across the Islands and he is confident, with SVP Steve Kuiack remaining on the ground, Solamon is... - July 06, 2012 - Solamon Energy Corp.
4 Men, 4 Bikes, for Charity
After riding 2,000 kilometres from Darwin, four intrepid cyclists are making a pit stop in Broome and meeting with Shire President, Cr Graeme Campbell. The team of riders set off from Darwin at the start of June to cycle 18,000 kilometres around the Australian mainland, without any motorised... - July 05, 2012 - Greenfleet Australia
Shannon & Wilson Rocks on LA's "Levitated Mass" Art Project
There has been quite the buzz about Michael Heizer’s Levitated Mass sculpture now open at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). The exhibit’s centerpiece, a 340-ton, two-story-tall granitic rock, is supported above a subterranean ramp at the La Brea Tar Pits. The rock’s... - July 05, 2012 - Shannon & Wilson, Inc.
Oregon’s First Green Certified Bus Company Wins Sustainable Tourism Award
Northwest Navigator Portland Oregons' finest Motorcoach company is awarded with a Sustainable Tourism Award. - July 04, 2012 - Northwest Navigator Luxury Motorcoaches
Finnish Renewable Technology Developer, Wello Ltd, Has on June the 30th Successfully Installed the Penguin Wave Energy Converter to Orkney Waters
The Penguin wave energy converter is now floating and connected to mooring system in Billia Croo test site. After careful planning the actual installation of the Penguin took only 36 hours. The installation was conducted by a multicat vessel assisted by a harbour tug. - July 04, 2012 - Wello Ltd.
Dzierzewski Retires After 34 Years of Service, McGowen Steps in
Utility equipment leasing team member McGowen will serve Dzierzewski’s customers. - July 03, 2012 - Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation
Wolfe's Neck Farm Foundation Announces New Executive Director, David Herring
Wolfe’s Neck Farm Foundation (WNFF) located in Freeport, Maine is pleased to announce David Herring as its new Executive Director. David brings to WNFF a lifelong commitment to sustainable outdoor recreation and environmental management. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Parks, Recreation and Tourism (major in Natural Resources Management) from Michigan State University, and a Graduate Certificate from the Institute for Nonprofit Management and Leadership at Boston University. - July 03, 2012 - Wolfe's Neck Farm
Ceram Publishes New White Paper "Driving Up Profits and Reducing Emissions: The Benefits of ISO 50001"
Ceram, an international materials technology company, has published a new white paper, "Driving Up Profits and Reducing Emissions: The Benefits of ISO 50001." - July 01, 2012 - Lucideon
Stevens Researchers Win NASA Grant to Investigate Severe Weather Threats to New York City
Dr. Alan Blumberg, Dr. Philip Orton work with NASA researcher Timothy Hall on sweeping risk assessment. - July 01, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Farm Pilot's Lawrence Clark Named to EPA Agricultural Advisory Committee
Farm Pilot Project (FPPC), a leader in animal agricultural nutrient management and innovative technologies conservation and technology research, is proud to announce that board member Lawrence Clark has been chosen to serve on the EPA’s agriculture advisory committee. As a member of the Farm,... - June 30, 2012 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.
San Bernard Electric Relies on Sensus Technology for Service Excellence
Texas cooperative to deploy FlexNet smart utility network and 24,000 meters - June 30, 2012 - Sensus
Moore Energy Announces Spike in Orders or Residential Solar Systems Due to PECO Rate Increase
Moore Energy announced today that it is receiving a significant increase in orders for residential solar systems due to PECO's elimination of the residential heating rate discount. Solar energy systems are a sound investment that hedge against such utility price increases. - June 30, 2012 - PV Racking LLC
GEF Institute Seeks K-12 and Higher Education Partners in Sustainability
Sustainability partners to receive free online education, discounts, marketing collateral. - June 30, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Waste King Cage Helps Maximise Firm’s Recycling Opportunities
The Luton branch of Portable Offices - a leading UK supplier of temporary offices, portable buildings, mobile offices, modular buildings, storage containers and other portable units - has turned for advice and help to Waste King, the specialist collections, clearance and recycling company. - June 30, 2012 - Waste King
Trash Haulers in Waterbury, CT, Work with Internet Marketing Team to Launch SEO Program
Batista Brothers Junk Removal, a property clean up service in Waterbury, CT, has recently partnered with Prospect Genius, a leader in local online advertising. - June 29, 2012 - Batista Brothers Junk Removal, LLC
Australian Carbon Pioneer Welcomes Transition to Carbon Economy
Not-for-profit carbon offset pioneer, Greenfleet is busy preparing for the introduction of the carbon pricing mechanism and Carbon Farming Initiative, due to commence this Sunday (1 July 2012). Greenfleet has been providing voluntary carbon offset services to Australians since 1997. “Over... - June 29, 2012 - Greenfleet Australia
TAG Oil’s Taranaki Basin Operations Continue to Deliver Excellent Results
TAG Oil Ltd. is pleased to provide a Taranaki Basin drilling and operations update. Current daily production is approximately 2,600 to 2,800 BOE per day, split approximately 57% oil to 43% gas. - June 28, 2012 - TAG Oil Ltd.
Citizens Choice Energy Launches "Light Thy Neighbor" Pilot Program for New Yorkers
Citizens Choice Energy, a leading alternative energy supplier launches a “Light Thy Neighbor” pilot program for New York families that are having a challenging time paying their utility bills. “We at Citizens Choice Energy understand that times are tough and that some families... - June 28, 2012 - Citizens Choice Energy, LLC
The New 10 Watt Vega Series GL-AR111-V2 LED Lamps from GlacialLight Are Stylish and Efficient
The 10 watt AC/DC GL-AR111-V2 lamp is an ideal choice for new lighting systems or as a lightweight, low-maintenance replacement for older lighting technologies. - June 28, 2012 - GlacialTech Inc
General Van Antwerp to Give Keynote Address at International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) Conference in August
UV water and air treatment technologies have impacted the individual consumers, water and wastewater management industries, and governments across the globe. This two-day conference in Washington D.C. brings together leading experts in the field of UV water treatment. - June 28, 2012 - International Ultraviolet Association
And the Award Goes to…! Geotechnical Engineer at Shannon & Wilson Receives SAME Saint Louis Post Outstanding Young Engineer Award
On Thursday, June 21, 2012, the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Saint Louis Post awarded the 2011 Outstanding Young Engineer Award to Jacob Bilello, PE, Senior Geotechnical Engineer with Shannon & Wilson. During his four years with Shannon & Wilson, Bilello has made... - June 28, 2012 - Shannon & Wilson, Inc.
NH Adopts Full Thermal Incentive for Renewable Portfolio Standard
First State RPS to Grant Renewable Heat Energy Same Incentive as Renewable Electricity - June 27, 2012 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
Introducing, “The Earth Thermometer”
Today, Hot Dry Rocks (HDR) announced the availability of the “Earth Thermometer” an accurate and reusable near surface thermometer. - June 27, 2012 - Hot Dry Rocks
Stevens Hosts Experts on Severe Weather Threats to Urban Areas
Dr. Alan Blumberg of Stevens and Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig Host a Conference on the Impacts of Extreme Climate Events on Urban Coasts. - June 27, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
A Feng Shui First: Diana Garber of Intuitive Concepts Speaks at Medical Convention
Feng Shui Master, Diana Garber, a requested speaker for the 30th AAPI convention will share 8 Feng Shui Success Secrets to Improve Your Medical Practice and Home. - June 27, 2012 - Intuitive Concepts, Inc.
Caring Care Home Chooses Waste King
Care home chain, Sunrise Senior Living, has chosen the specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, Waste King to collect a range of waste – not just "bulk" but also hazardous waste – from its home in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire. Waste King’s managing... - June 27, 2012 - Waste King
OneEnergy Renewables Becomes Newest Renewable Energy Markets Association Member
OneEnergy Renewables joins industry association dedicated to growing North American markets for renewable energy - June 26, 2012 - Renewable Energy Markets Association
NVIC Posts Corporate Video on Website
NVIC showcases the Company’s alternative energy product, N-Viro Fuel™, in video format on the Company website. - June 25, 2012 - N-Viro International Corp
Metering Europe Returns to Amsterdam in October as Utility Industry Faces Unprecedented Challenges
Some 6500 utility professionals will gather in Amsterdam in October for the annual Metering, Billing/CRM Europe at what has become the largest industry conference and exhibition on the continent. “The traditional, centralised energy sector is experiencing a seismic shift in the way... - June 24, 2012 - Metering Billing/CRM Europe
Focus on Improving Margins at Downstream Asia in Singapore in October
This year’s Downstream Asia conference and expo will gather more than 650 key players in the refining and petrochemical industry in Singapore in October. - June 24, 2012 - Downstream Asia
PlugThingsIn.com Helps Buyers Get Plugged Into Services & Utilities for Their Home & Office
Plug Things In is an new informational portal that helps people find and hook up to different connections for their home. The site has started with internet services, providers and connections, but plan to soon expand into other areas including home security, TV, phone, mobile and moving. - June 23, 2012 - Plugthingsin.com
Water Words That Work, LLC Announces That the Voting for the Best “Green” Garden in the DC Area is Now Open
Green gardeners and amateur photographers have shared their best photos. Now its time for you to vote and help choose which ones best show the beautiful benefits of growing green. - June 23, 2012 - Water Words That Work, LLC
PV Racking Mounts First Solar Powered Mobile Medical Clinic
PV Racking is proud to be a part of the first solar powered “Clinic-in-a-Can” by the non-profit company Hospitals of Hope of Wichita, Kansas. Apex Solar of San Jose, California, designed and installed the 2.64 kilowatt solar structure. The solar installation will power air... - June 23, 2012 - PV Racking LLC
Redding City Council Votes to Expand Ice Energy’s Thermal Storage Program
Redding Council Vote Approves 6 MW Deal with Multi-tiered Economic Upswing. - June 23, 2012 - Ice Energy