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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
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
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
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)
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
REMA to Host a Free Webinar on Why Green Power Matters
Why Green Power Matters - How RECs impact project development and achieve sustainability goals; A free REMA webinar; Wednesday, June 27, 2PM ET. - June 22, 2012 - Renewable Energy Markets Association
e-Waste Recycles Ohio Schools Council Members’ Technology for Students’ Educational Advancement
e-Waste, LLC, an end-of-life technology waste management company located in Hudson, Ohio, has been selected by the Ohio Schools Council (OSC) to be the premier electronics recycling and data eradication company of their 161 members. - June 22, 2012 - e-Waste, LLC
Appalachian Trail Celebrates 75th Anniversary This August
The Appalachian Trail, the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, celebrates its 75th anniversary this August. - June 22, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
PV Racking System Integrating Mudge Fasteners Hardware
PV Racking is excited to announce that the company will be incorporating DURA-CON® Corrosion Resistant Fasteners from Mudge Fasteners into the design of the labor saving, no-clamp solar racking system. DURA-CON® will add quality to the PV Racking line by providing hardware for mounting and... - June 22, 2012 - PV Racking LLC
Conservationist Defends Science, Stewardship and Endangered Species Act in Congressional Hearing
Distinguished conservation ecologist, Duke University's Stuart Pimm, testifies before Congress how strong enforcement of conservation laws, including the Endangered Species Act, combined with sound science and responsible stewardship can prevent extinctions. - June 21, 2012 - SavingSpecies, Inc
Geo Dipa Energi hosts Patuha Geothermal Site Visit for World Geothermal Energy Summit 2012
The Patuha Geothermal Energy Plant is an important local success story for Indonesian geothermal energy development. - June 21, 2012 - World Geothermal Energy Summit
Local Solar Company Educates San Luis Obispo County Residents on the Benefits of Solar Pool Heating
Solarponics, the longest continuously owned and operated solar company in California, is working to inform San Luis Obispo County residents on the process of solar pool heating and how it can benefit the environment, pool usage, and pocketbooks. Solar pool heating is the most cost-effective use of... - June 21, 2012 - Solarponics
Delray CRA Funds New Public Art Feature for West Atlantic Plaza; Dedication Ceremony Set for June 27
A dedication ceremony for a new public art feature at the West Atlantic Plaza is set for Wed., June 27, 6pm. The 12-foot sculpture, funded by the Delray Beach CRA, honors the city's early African American settlers. - June 21, 2012 - Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Clean Tech Entrepreneurs Chosen to Compete in National Business Development Contest
Northeast Region Selects 39 Start-Ups to Receive Mentoring and Training in 2012 "Cleantech Open" - June 21, 2012 - Cleantech Open Northeast Region
Announcing 4-Session Permeable Pavement Online Series with Chair of the ASCE T&DI Permeable Pavement Structural Design Committee, David Hein, P.Eng.
Forester University, the educational division of Forester Media, Inc., publishers of Stormwater and Erosion Control Magazines, is pleased to announce our 4-Session, Online Permeable Pavement Master Class Series presented by industry expert and chair of the ASCE T&DI Permeable Pavement Structural Design Committee, David Hein, P.Eng., and exploring porous and permeable pavement design and construction elements, key performance factors, real-world applications, and case study results. - June 21, 2012 - Forester University, Forester Media, Inc.
Rio Tinto Exercises Option to Earn Additional 10% Interest from Forum on Henday Project, Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan
Forum Uranium Corp. (FDC: TSX-V) is pleased to announce that Rio Tinto Canada Uranium Corporation ("Rio Tinto") has exercised its option to acquire an additional 10% interest in the Henday project, Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan. Under the terms of the Property Option Agreement with Hathor... - June 21, 2012 - Forum Uranium
GlacialLight GL-PIR10C – Motion Sensing Automatic Light Switch
GlacialLight's GL-PIR10C, is a versatile infra red motion sensor that automatically turns the lights on when people are around, and keeps them off when the area is not in use. This passive infra red (PIR) motion sensor can be connected to a wide range of light sources to enhance ease-of-use, cut power consumption, and improve security. User adjustable settings include light sensitivity and coverage range. - June 21, 2012 - GlacialTech Inc
Metering Latin America Gathers Industry in August as Brazil Prepares for Massive Smart Meter Roll-Out
Metering Latin America will gather more than 1500 smart meter and smart grid experts in São Paulo in August as Brazil prepares to upgrade 65-million meters to the tune of 36-billion dollars in smart meter and smart grid technology. Says Metering Latin America’s Conference Content... - June 21, 2012 - Metering Latin America
Solar Electric Supply, Inc. Helps You Get State and Federal Incentives
Many people are unaware of the State and Federal incentives that the Government provides on solar system uses. To avail this, one needs to strictly follow the guidelines set by the government while installing and using solar electric systems. However, a complete and fully obeyed solar power system can be acquired, thanks to the Solar Electric Supply’s custom built solar systems that make it easy to receive the rebate incentives. - June 20, 2012 - Solar Electric Supply, Inc.
Calyxo Gmbh Increases Capacity to 85 MW
Calyxo GmbH increases capacity to 85 MW at home base Bitterfeld/Wolfen to ensure largest CdTe module production in Europe end of 2012. - June 20, 2012 - Calyxo GmbH
EverLights President Among First Class of Scholars to Complete 10,000 Small Businesses Program in Chicago
10,000 Small Businesses is a $500 million investment to help small businesses in the United States create jobs and economic growth by providing entrepreneurs with a practical business education, access to capital and business support services. - June 20, 2012 - EverLights