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All-New FARO Laser Tracker Vantage, a Revolution in Laser Tracker Design, Delivers Elite Performance in a Remarkably Compact Package
FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO), the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement technology, today announced the Vantage, a true laser tracker that combines disruptive new features and a supremely portable design. Enhancements like SmartFind, MultiView and integrated Wi-Fi® expedite measurement. - July 19, 2012 - FARO Business Technologies India (P) Ltd.
Valet Waste Names Martin Taylor VP of National Partnerships and Strategic Business Development
Tampa, FL headquartered Valet Waste added Martin Taylor as Vice President of National Partnerships and Strategic Business Development. Based in Atlanta, Martin will be responsible for managing National portfolio clients for Valet Waste. A multifamily housing industry veteran and National Apartment... - July 18, 2012 - Valet Waste
ICLEI Releases Green Business Challenge Web App for Cities
Innovative new application helps local governments run a friendly competition for their business communities, saving millions in energy costs and following leads of Chicago, Houston, 8 others - July 18, 2012 - ICLEI–Local Governments for Sustainability USA
Solar Training for PV Installers in Denver on October 1 - Meets N.A.B.C.E.P. Requirements
ONTILITY Solar Training Tour Comes to the Mile High City in October - July 18, 2012 - ONTILITY
12th Annual Indian Country Affordable Housing & Economic Development Conference Coming Soon
Theme is “Building Healthy Communities,” Olympic Gold Medalist Billy Mills to share his story. - July 18, 2012 - Travois Holdings, Inc.
Florida DEP Renews Florida N-Viro Permit to Operate
Florida N-Viro receives a five year permit to operate from the Florida DEP. - July 18, 2012 - N-Viro International Corp
Apollo Energy Assists Businesses Cutting Commercial Energy Costs Ahead of UK’s Proposed Energy Network Investment
Energy brokers Apollo Energy are working with UK businesses to help them reduce their commercial energy costs – ahead of an expected rise in the cost of annual energy bills. - July 18, 2012 - Apollo Energy
Sunday Times and Daily Telegraph Feature Waste King
Waste King, the specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, followed up being mentioned in The Sunday Times’ Appointments section on 15th July with being featured in the Business section of the Daily Telegraph on 16th July. - July 18, 2012 - Waste King
Catamount Consulting to Host MSHA Alternative Case Resolution Workshop August 21-23, 2012
The Alternative Case Resolution workshop provides mine operators and their representatives the skills necessary to participate in the ACRI process without outside legal representation. - July 18, 2012 - Catamount Consulting, LLC
World’s First IT Carbon Footprinting SaaS Service Launched
New approach means organisations can accurately target and manage their IT carbon footprint - July 16, 2012 - CO2High Limited
Time is Right for Tennesseans to Add Solar Panels
Sign up before TVA implements changes to their solar incentive program - July 14, 2012 - LightWave Solar
Global Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Summit Announced Its 3rd Annual Conference in Beijing
The 1st Asia-based CCUS initiative, “Global Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Summit” (GCCUSS) to hold its 3rd conference during 22nd-23rd August, in Beijing, China. - July 14, 2012 - Asian Coalition for Climate and Energy
CALLAHEAD Corporation Releases Explicit Details of Design and Operation of Portable Water and Sewer System They Invented Decades Ago for the Portable Sanitation Industry
CALLAHEAD Corp., an innovative portable sanitation company in New York City, reveals details about their proprietary Portable Water and Sewer System, which enables construction and office trailer users to have a complete bathroom operate inside their trailer, without the need for a sewer connection or running water. - July 13, 2012 - CALLAHEAD Portable Toilets
REMA Commends the CFTC's Ruling on the Swap Definition for Nonfinancial Commodities
Renewable energy trade association praises the inclusion of RECs in the forward contract exclusion. - July 13, 2012 - Renewable Energy Markets Association
New LED Bay Light with Patented Advanced Heat Dissipation Technologies for Longer Life
The new GlacialLight GL-BL220-CW Bay Light is bright enough to light big spaces, with bright natural light, but offers very low energy and maintenance costs. This light's patented advancd heat dissipation technology provides for longer life of 35,000 hours or more. - July 13, 2012 - GlacialTech Inc
Weatherist.com Announces the Development of Mobile App
Weatherist.com is in the development phase of their mobile app which will accompany their new website. - July 13, 2012 - Weatherist.com
The Contract with New Smyrna Beach, Florida to Deliver Quality Services
N-Viro International enters into a new contract in Florida as part of an overall strategy to incease market share and add to the bottom line. - July 13, 2012 - N-Viro International Corp
SgurrEnergy Supports Mongolia’s First Wind Farm Through Construction
Construction has commenced on Mongolia’s first wind farm this month, with Scottish-based renewable energy consultancy, SgurrEnergy, mobilising personnel to live on site to support and guide the project through construction. The $100m (USD) Salkhit project, comprising 31 GE wind turbines,... - July 13, 2012 - SgurrEnergy
International Banks Appoint SgurrEnergy to Advise on £750m Offshore Wind Farm
Scottish-based renewable energy consultancy, SgurrEnergy, has been selected as lender’s technical and environmental advisor to an international banking consortium for the £750m Lincs offshore wind farm. The high profile project, which is in construction, will comprise 75 Siemens... - July 13, 2012 - SgurrEnergy
Portland Business Journal Names NW Navigator Luxury Coaches as One of 2012’s 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies
Northwest Navigator a Luxury Motorcoach Company is named as one of the fastest growing private companies in Portland, OR. - July 12, 2012 - Northwest Navigator Luxury Motorcoaches
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)