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Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Contracts with Terracare Associates to Provide Roadway Maintenance Services for Interstate-25 HOT Lanes Through Denver
Terracare Associates, LLC has been awarded the annual roadway maintenance contract for the Interstate-25 HOT (High Occupancy Traffic) lanes that run through Denver, Colorado. Opened in June 2006, the I-25 HOT lanes are traveled by nearly 300,000 vehicles per month. With a current population of 2.8... - November 09, 2011 - Terracare Associates
Cow Poo Powers Village by Alfagy
Cow poo and grass are the main ingredients for cooking up new high efficiency power. - November 09, 2011 - Alfagy Ltd
Cloud-Based Software Helps Airport Operator Cut Labor Costs by 35%
Empower Decision Systems’ FleetChief Cloud Ramp Service Optimization Technology reduced lav and water service vendor's labor costs by 35% and cut other costs by 25% while also improving service. - November 09, 2011 - Empower Decision Systems, Inc.
eco International Awarded 2011 Supported Work Employer of the Year
The ACHIEVE Supported Employment Program recognized eco International as the “2011 Supported Work Employer of the Year,” at its Annual Dinner Dance and Awards Banquet on November 4th. ACHIEVE is a non-profit agency serving 1,800 individuals with intellectual and other developmental... - November 09, 2011 - Eco International LLC
Trash Removal Business in Union, NJ, Partners with SEO Pros for Effective Online Advertising
In order to effectively reach more residents, Above All Removal, Inc. has hired Prospect Genius, an online advertising company. - November 06, 2011 - Above All Removal, Inc.
Wildlife Management Company Gives to Children in Need This Holiday Season
A All Animal Control's Corporate Office is sponsoring two programs to help children in need this holiday season. Operation Christmas Child is a program that sends millions of shoe boxes filled with small toys, school supplies, hygiene items or other items like hard candy, lollipops, mints,... - November 06, 2011 - A All Animal Control
Start a New Christmas Tree Tradition, Without the Pine Needle Mess
Start a new Christmas Tree tradition, without the pine needle mess. Do something different this Christmas. Why chop down a pine tree to decorate, then die in a couple of weeks – start a new tradition and plant native trees with Greenfleet instead. Environmental charity Greenfleet plants... - November 05, 2011 - Greenfleet Australia
Rapid Spectrum Sensing for Cognitive Radio
Dr. Hongbin Li of Stevens Institute of Technology Wins Outstanding Paper Award at IEEE Africon 2011. - November 05, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
MacDermid Offshore Solutions Announces New Fluid Monitoring Lab Facility in Norway
MacDermid Offshore Solutions (MacDermid) announced the opening of a new laboratory facility in Stavanger for production and drilling control fluid monitoring and testing. The new facility will serve production operators, drilling contractors, OEM's, and service companies in Norway. This new... - November 05, 2011 - MacDermid Offshore Solutions
New Horse Safe Website Helps Horse Owners Understand How to Use Electric Fences
Website Provides Horse Breeders, Horse Trainers with Resources for Selecting Electric Fence Products and Fence Charger Instructional Guides. - November 05, 2011 - AgraTronix
GlacialLight Exhibiting at INTERLIGHT MOSCOW
Date: November 8-11, 2011; Venue: Expocentre Fairgrounds, Moscow, Russia Booth #: NO.T1.3; Hall 7.2. - November 05, 2011 - GlacialTech Inc
3,000 Foot Pipeline for Lemolo No. 2 Hydroelectric Development Project
Oldcastle Precast, Supplies 3,000 foot pipeline for Lemolo No. 2 Hydroelectric Development Project. - November 04, 2011 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
BTEC Announces Nov. 10 Webinar, Western Regional Perspectives on Biomass Energy
Register now for BTEC’s 11th webinar, where three speakers will discuss the current situation in the West, examine challenges and opportunities for market development, and analyze successful state policies and regional advocacy. This is the second webinar in a three-part series, focusing on biomass heat in different US regions. This event is made possible with funding from the USDA Forest Service’s Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC). - November 04, 2011 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
Independent Study Reveals Challenges Facing Utility Trade Conferences
Survey ranks relevant peer-information exchange as most coveted event takeaway - November 04, 2011 - The McDonnell Group
Sustainable Production and Consumption Starts to Get Real in the Marketplace
The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) announced the completion of 10 Category Sustainability Profiles as part of research on 50 product categories, with a commitment to develop 50 additional product categories by the end of 2011. The profiles provide accessible and actionable information for a wide range of companies on supply chain impacts. This knowledge allows institutions to reduce production costs, use fewer resources, and communicate benefits to consumers. - November 04, 2011 - The Sustainability Consortium
Denver Wildlife Management Office Reaches 10-Year Milestone
In October, A All Animal Control of Denver owners, Todd and Kelly Grose, signed the papers to renew their franchise contract for another ten years. The Grose’s bought the A All Animal Control Denver office in October 2001; providing service to Aurora, Denver, Boulder, Littleton, Centennial,... - November 04, 2011 - A All Animal Control
Oldcastle Precast Supplies Precast Products for Camp Pendleton Upgrades
Oldcastle Precast supplies precast products for Camp Pendleton’s new $103.4 million base-wide communications and electrical systems upgrades. - November 04, 2011 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Universal Recycling & Scrap Iron Corp Acquires Scrap Yard in NJ
Universal Recycling & Scrap Iron Corp., a subsidiary of Universal Wrecking Corp., recently took over ownership and operation of the former Cosmos Green Acres scrap yard located at 23 Double Trouble Road, Bayville, NJ 08721. Hours of operation are M – F 7am to 5pm and Saturday 8am to 2pm. - November 04, 2011 - Universal Recycling & Scrap Iron Corp.
ROUND2 INC. Names Blackwood as Executive Director
ROUND2 INC. announced today the promotion of Rachel Blackwood to Executive Director, Business Development. Blackwood has been instrumental in the expansion of ROUND2’s Southwestern United States customer base as well as supporting the existing clients in the region. In her new role, Rachel... - November 03, 2011 - ROUND2 INC.
New Hires at San Diego Surfrider Chapter Enable "Engaged Activism"
With an eye towards engaging more volunteers and activists, the Surfrider Foundation added two new staff positions to the San Diego Chapter earlier this year, and has seen an immense amount of growth during that time. "Engaged activism" is our goal says Sarah Adams, Chapter Chair. "We are looking to help our grassroots members engage in defending and conserving our coastal environments in as many ways as possible." - November 03, 2011 - Surfrider Foundation, San Diego Chapter
Long Beach Solar Company Launches Local Advertising Campaign
Ameco Solar Helping Local Residents Finance Residential Solar Electric Systems - November 03, 2011 - Ameco Solar
Powel Introduces Version 8.0 of WorkStudio Mobile Work Platform
Flexible architecture, enhanced map features and simplified workflow modeling enables utilities to visually plan, perform, track and report all work independent of location or platform - November 03, 2011 - GeoDigital
Radon Mitigation in Des Moines Now Possible with Neighbors Heating, Cooling and Plumbing
Neighbors Heating, Cooling and Plumbing has officially joined National Radon Defense to bring radon testing and mitigation to the greater Des Moines area. - November 03, 2011 - Neighbors Heating, Cooling and Plumbing
Top Utility Gathering in Sydney Next Week
Ausgrid MD George Maltabarow will deliver the opening keynote at the meeting of some 600 top utility professionals from around Australia and New Zealand in Sydney from Tuesday 8-10 November. The Smart Utilities Australia and New Zealand conference and exhibition will particularly focus on... - November 03, 2011 - Smart Utilities Australia & New Zealand
DineEquity Awards $70,000 Asset Recovery Project to AB Commercial Services
AB Commercial Inc. (ABCSI), a leading national asset recovery and liquidation firm, has been awarded a $70,000 asset recovery project for DineEquity, parent company of Applebee’s and IHOP. This project is managed by Michael Lombardi, President and COO at ABCSI. It will consist of... - November 02, 2011 - AB Commercial Inc.
Junk Hauling Service in Raleigh, NC, Partners with SEO Expert to Help Locals Clean Up Properties
In order to promote their services better to local customers, Triangle Services Pros, has hired the online advertising professionals at Prospect Genius. - November 02, 2011 - Triangle ServicePros
Hitor Group to Form a New Division for Home Construction
Hitor Group, Inc. (OTCQB:HITR) is scheduling a meeting in Hamburg, Germany with the manufacturers of the Nano-Jet product. The directors of The Hitor group will also discuss the forming of a new division and the assembling of a factory in Germany. This new division will be Hitor... - November 01, 2011 - Hitor Group Inc
Soilworks’® Continuous Growth Prompts Relocation and Expansion Into New Global Corporate Headquarters
Soilworks®, LLC, the world’s leading solution provider of environmentally safe soil stabilizers, dust control products and application services, announced today its relocation and expansion into its new global headquarters in Chandler, Arizona. The move reflects the significant double... - November 01, 2011 - Soilworks, LLC
Pratt Institute Graduate School of Architecture to Host Acclaimed Author John Jeavons Pioneer of Sustainable Mini-Farming
John Jeavons, the Director of Ecology Action, will present a Three-Day GROW BIOINTENSIVE Sustainable Mini-Farming Workshop at the Pratt Institute on January 6-8, 2012. - November 01, 2011 - Ecology Action
Hitor Group to Introduce New German Oil Cleaning Products
Hitor Group, Inc. (OTCQB: HITR) (the "Company") is pleased to announced with its recent move to Germany, it has signed agreements that will add several products lines which focuses on Hitor Groups goal of reducing global reliance on fossil fuels and to eliminate harmful emissions. The... - November 01, 2011 - Hitor Group Inc
Remedial Construction Services, LP Listed on ENR’s Top 600
Remedial Construction Services is listed on ENR’s top 600 as a top environmental remediation contractor. - October 31, 2011 - Remedial Construction Services, LP
Hitor Group Nano-Jet Manufacturing Moves to Germany
Hitor Group, Inc. is pleased is to announce it has moved its Nano-Jet manufacturing to Waldbrunn, Germany. This will allow directors of the Company already located in Germany to oversee the manufacturing of the customized Nano-Jet for the upcoming tests in Montreal, Quebec at the Cad Railway Industries Ltd. testing facility as previously announced on October 22nd 2011. - October 30, 2011 - Hitor Group Inc
Stevens Professor David J. Cappelleri Selected for National Academy of Engineering Symposium
One of 65 young engineering educators selected to participate in curriculum development workshop. - October 30, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Russell Reid Redesigns Website for Septic Tank and Waste Related Services
Russell Reid, a non-hazardous waste management company based out of New Jersey, is pleased to announce the launch of their updated website. The new www.russellreid.com offers both upgrades of existing features and the introduction of new services in a sleek user-friendly format. The... - October 30, 2011 - Russell Reid / Mr. John
3,000 Insect Scientists Coming to Reno, NV, Nov 13-16, 2011
The Entomological Society of America invites journalists from accredited news organizations and public information officers to register for a complimentary press pass to Entomology 2011, the largest insect science meeting in the world, in Reno, NV, Nov 13-16, 2011. - October 30, 2011 - Entomological Society of America
evandtec, Inc. Expands Its Sales Team to Grow New Markets
evandtec, Inc., recently winner of the prestigious Deloitte Technology Green 15TM Award, is continuing to expand its international sales team with the addition of two new employees. - October 30, 2011 - evandtec
Exmar NV Trading Update Third Quarter 2011
The Executive Committee of EXMAR NV today gave its trading update for the third quarter of 2011. For full press release please fo to Exmar corporate website: exmar.be - October 30, 2011 - Exmar NV
Apollo Safety Announces Heat Trak Snow Melting Mats Are Now Available
With winter rapidly approaching, it's time to start thinking about snow removal. Slip and fall injuries can be ruinous to any business and shoveling is laborious and time consuming. Heat Trak snow melting mats are now available from Apollo Safety. - October 30, 2011 - Apollo Safety
Smart Utilities Australia & New Zealand to Feature Update on the Victoria Electric Vehicle Trial
It would be great to hear an Australian utility announce a strategic plan for EVs along the lines of what is being done by DTE Energy in Michigan or PG&E in California says Kristian Handberg, Project Manager – Low Emission Vehicles, at the Australian Department of Transport. He was speaking in the run-up to the upcoming Smart Utilities Australia and New Zealand conference and exhibition in Sydney in November. - October 30, 2011 - Smart Utilities Australia & New Zealand
Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc. Welcomes Glenn Muckley, P.E. to the Water Resources Engineering Team
Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc. welcomes the newest member of the Williamsburg office Water Resources Team. - October 29, 2011 - Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc.
Comfort International Inc. Receives Highest Amount of Awards of Any HVAC Contractor from PG & E's Trade Pro Awards
Pacific Gas & Electric awards three awards to Comfort International Inc. for their outstanding energy efficiency results in commercial buildings. Comfort International reduced the most gas savings in the Large Commercial Office sector. - October 29, 2011 - Comfort International Inc.
2nd Annual America Recycles Day Coming to Vestal, NY
eco International offers free Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday November 12, 2011. - October 29, 2011 - Eco International LLC
Foundation, Alto Drill 0.5 m of 254 g/t Au at Iris
Foundation, Alto drill 0.5 m of 254 g/t Au at Iris - October 29, 2011 - Alto Ventures
Gordon Food Service® Goes Green with Greensleeves’ GeoModule™
“Gordon Food Service wanted to select a green alternative to meet the building’s heating and cooling load. The GeoModule offered a more advanced option to do so while reducing our impact on the environment,” said Kirk Mortenson, Director of Real Estate and Facilities at Gordon Food Service. - October 28, 2011 - Greensleeves LLC
Cintas Closes the Lid on America’s Best Restroom 2011 - Don’s Johns Honored with 4th Place Award
Cintas celebrates 10 years in the Best Restrooms across America. - October 28, 2011 - Don's Johns, Inc.
Ceram Calculates Johnson Tiles’ Water Footprint
Having recently launched a new water footprinting protocol, the first of its kind for the ceramics industry, Ceram was asked by Johnson Tiles to carry out a water footprint of its factory in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent. Committed to limiting their environmental impact, the company wanted to measure their water consumption with the aim of reducing it in the future, and thus saving costs. - October 28, 2011 - Lucideon
Georgia Educators Explore Green Schools at U.S. Green Building Council - Georgia Chapter’s High Performance, Healthy Schools Summit Nov. 3-4
At the High Performance, Healthy Schools Summit representatives from over 25 school districts, private schools and higher education institutions will learn about green schools through workshops on energy efficiency, water efficiency, indoor air quality, recycling and waste management, and environmental integrated curriculum. Top Georgia companies committed to sustainability and education have partnered with the USGBC-GA to sponsor the event and provide scholarships for schools. - October 28, 2011 - U.S. Green Building Council - Georgia Chapter
Property Maintenance Company in St. Louis, MO, Joins SEO Company to Better Serve Local Community
Allen Services, a property maintenance company providing a wide range of services in St. Louis, Missouri, and the surrounding region, recently teamed up with Prospect Genius, a local online advertising company, to help area home and business owners who are in need of carpet cleaning or office... - October 28, 2011 - Allen Services
ESA Renewables Negotiates Contracts for 80MW, Executes LOI for 20MW at Solar Power International
Dallas solar industry trade show provides powerful opportunities for Florida-based turnkey solar solutions corporation - October 28, 2011 - ESA Renewables
Ampla, Light and Águas Guariroba Win Metering International América Latina Excellence Awards
The Brazilian utilities Ampla, Light and Águas Guariroba have been awarded the Metering International’s Excellence Awards for Latin America for 2011. The companies received the awards on Tuesday, during the first day of the annual Metering Latin America conference and expo which is... - October 28, 2011 - Metering Latin America