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SolarVolt Power - Builds First Solar Modules That Carry a Lifetime Warranty
Up until now, solar module manufacturers have always offered at best, an 8 year warranty on frame construction and 25 years on power output. The people at SolarVolt Power have done extensive research in the area of product longevity, using many different types of cell encapsulates and alternative... - July 29, 2011 - SolarVolt Power
J. Dan Kelley, Tierra Dynamic Company's Managing Member, Selected White House Champion of Change
Tierra Dynamic Company (TDC) is very pleased to announce that their firm’s Managing Member, Mr. J. Dan Kelley, P.E., was recently selected by the White House as a Champion of Change. “Across the country, ordinary Americans are doing extraordinary things to improve the lives of others... - July 29, 2011 - Tierra Dynamic Company, LLC
EMLab P&K's Denver Asbestos Lab Receives NVLAP Accreditation for Asbestos Analysis
EMLab P&K's Denver, CO lab is NVLAP-accredited for PLM bulk asbestos analysis (NVLAP Lab Code 500053-0). The Denver lab is EMLab P&K's tenth asbestos lab accredited by NVLAP. - July 29, 2011 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Stevens Professor EH Yang Receives DURIP Grant to Support Nanoscale Imaging
Dr. Yang's AFOSR-sponsored DURIP grant allows him to purchase a scanning probe microscope capable of imaging in ambient conditions. - July 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Alto Ventures 8.26 g/t Gold Over 3.35 Metres Intersected at the Sanders Zone - East Coldstream Deposit, Ontario
8.26 g/t Gold over 3.35 Metres Intersected at the Sanders Zone - East Coldstream Deposit, Ontario - July 28, 2011 - Alto Ventures
Efficient Lightbulbs Already in Use by Most Americans
Overall, CFLs are increasingly making their way into light sockets across the U.S. In 2000, CFL sales amounted to only 1 to 2 percent of residential lighting sales, but now they account for nearly 28 percent of residential sales, according to Energy Star. - July 28, 2011 - E Source
EMLab P&K's Houston Lab Receives TCEQ NELAP Accreditation for Water Testing
EMLab P&K's Houston lab now offers water analysis for drinking water and non-potable water. The lab is NELAP accredited by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). - July 28, 2011 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Wildlife Management Office is Coming to Northern Alabama
A All Animal Control is opening their 36th franchise location in Northern Alabama. The owner, Tyson Giebrecht, is a Certified Marksman and is trained in the control and removal of a wide range of species, including, skunks, squirrels, raccoons, opossums, bats, birds, snakes, rats, and mice. - July 28, 2011 - A All Animal Control
GlacialLight’s LED Panel Lights Have Lowered Customer’s Lighting Bill by Sixty-One Percent
GlacialLight's T8 Tubes benefit both the business and society with its longer lifetime & efficient energy-saving. - July 28, 2011 - GlacialTech Inc
LI Green Building Material Firm to Rebuild Snow-Damaged Warehouse
OceanSafe’s Green and Durable Materials to be Used to Rebuild Crazy Billy’s Wine & Spirits Snow-Damaged Warehouse - July 27, 2011 - Oceansafe
Exploring Science Through Underwater Robotics
The Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education at Stevens is leading a National Science Foundation initiative to improve K-12 STEM skills and education through fun summer camps and educator institutes. - July 27, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
APRL GA Protesting to Remove Cruel Menu Item -- Animal Advocates Reprimand Restaurant for Fois Gras Faux Pas
APRL GA announces that this Saturday, July 23rd from 7p to 9p, approximately 15 protesters will gather outside Restaurant Eugene, located at 2277 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA, to protest foie gras—a controversial liver appetizer made by force feeding ducks. Protest leader Rebecca Weston was... - July 24, 2011 - Animal Protection and Rights League Atlanta Chapter
Junk Hauling Business in D.C. Improves Online Marketing by Hiring Leading SEO Company
Action Junk Removal, LLC has hired the professionals at Prospect Genius, to build the company a strong web presence. - July 24, 2011 - Action Junk Removal, LLC
Manufacturing Fresh Air - Heat Recovery Ventilation
Brookvent, Manufacturers of Heat Recovery Ventilation Systems, Launch their new aircycle 1.1 HRV unit. Advanced control & High performance, all within one compact little package. - July 23, 2011 - Brookvent
Critical Clean LLC Announces That Their Blood Clean Up Services Are Available to Private Residences in the Midwest
Critical Clean LLC is announcing to the Midwest that their services include private residence in: Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Blood clean up services are commonly thought to include law enforcement, health agencies and public or work spaces. Critical Clean LLC is reminding Midwest residents that the company also services private homes and apartments, where accidental deaths, natural deaths or crimes have occurred. - July 23, 2011 - Critical Clean LLC
Appalachian Trail Boundary Crew to Recover Large Tract of Land in Maine
For three weeks beginning on July 24, 2011, as part of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) Land Protection Program, the ATC and volunteers from the American Hiking Society and Frostburg State University will be marking the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) boundary in Andover, Maine. Maine has more... - July 23, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Varmia Norge Ltd Incorporated in London
Varmia Norge opens it's doors to the Nordic heating markets with offices in Oslo and Magnor. - July 23, 2011 - Varmia Norge Ltd
3rd Annual Planet Connections Theatre Festivity Awards July 24th Ceremony in New York
The winners of the 3rd Annual Planet Connections Theatre Festivity Awards will be revealed at the July 24th gala in New York City, the Subub Chelsea Center. PCTF Award nominations encompass 39 categories - from favorites like the Planet Activist Award, Greener Planet Award and the Congeniality... - July 22, 2011 - Planet Connection Theatre Festivity
PowerSines Finalist in the Globes "Companies for Environmental Change 2011" Award
The Globes yearly competition acknowledges and rewards companies taking the initiative to create a ‘greener’ environment. - July 22, 2011 - PowerSines
Launch of the Pundit Lab+ Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Instrument
With the launch of the new Pundit Lab+ ultrasonic pulse velocity instrument, Proceq extends its successful Pundit family of portable ultrasonic test instruments for the non-destructive testing of concrete quality. Pundit Lab provides exceptional versatility for a pulse velocity test instrument,... - July 22, 2011 - Proceq Asia Pte Ltd
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Recognizes Don King and Pam Underhill with National Partners Awards
Donald T. King, chief realty officer for the National Park Service (NPS) National Trail Land Resources Program Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia, and Pamela Underhill, manager of the NPS Appalachian Trail Park Office (ATPO) in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, received the Appalachian Trail... - July 22, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
ESA Renewables Begins Contract Negotiations for Up to 65mw at Intersolar North America
Florida based turnkey solar solutions provider declares solar industry exhibition a success. - July 22, 2011 - ESA Renewables
Lightswitch Architectural Earns Bank of China Design Assignment
Lightswitch Architectural Chosen for Prestigious Bank of China International Finance Tower Project. Reflecting their reputation for superior design, Lightswitch Architectural, an award-winning international lighting and media design company, has been chosen by Pei Partnership Architects of New... - July 22, 2011 - Lightswitch Architectural
Acoustifence and QuietFiber Combined to Create Industrial-Strength Noise Barrier for Noisy Mountainside Pool Pump System
In response to complaints from neighbors, a Woodside, California homeowner installed a combination of Acoustifence and QuietFiber noise reduction materials in the large housing unit that contains a bevy of pumps, pipes, and electrical equipment necessary to run the many features of his mountainside infinity pool. - July 21, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
D.S.R. Demolition’s Sweet Charity
The Rotherham based demolition firm has made a donation to a local cancer care unit. - July 21, 2011 - DSR Demolition Ltd
E Source Announces Top Electric and Gas Company IVRs
The top-rated electric and gas company IVRs belong to Duke Energy, Portland General Electric, Florida Power & Light Co., NorthWestern Energy, Arizona Public Service, and Cleco. The top-rated Canadian utility IVR belongs to Union Gas Limited. - July 21, 2011 - E Source
REI Awards the Appalachian Trail Conservancy a $20,000 Grant for Appalachian Trail Community Program
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is pleased to announce that it has received a $20,000 grant from the REI, a national outdoor retailer committed to connecting people with nature. The funds will go towards recruiting and training Appalachian Trail Community™ Ambassadors, in support of... - July 21, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Stevens Students Win 5th in International Autonomous Surface Vehicle Competition
The Stevens team won 5th at the International RoboBoat Competition, held June 9-12 in Virginia Beach. - July 21, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Sims Recycling Solutions Becomes a Member of the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA)
With Security concerns on the rise and an estimated $30 billion in losses each year in cargo thefts (according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation) it is time for companies to search for ways to increase their security standards. - July 21, 2011 - Sims Recycling Solutions
Historic Hershey Hangout Embraces New Solar Technology
Local Establishment Integrates Classic Hershey Architecture with a State of the Art Solar Array - July 20, 2011 - Energy Systems & Installation
ROUND2 Inc. Hosts Obama Administration Officials Announcement on Electronics Stewardship
ROUND2 INC. welcomed Obama administration officials today as they unveiled their federal strategy to promote the U.S. based electronics recycling industry and creation of green jobs. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, General Services Administrator Martha N. - July 20, 2011 - ROUND2 INC.
City of Castle Pines Colorado Contracts with Terracare Associates to Provide Public Works Maintenance Services
Terracare Associates, LLC has been awarded the annual Roadway Maintenance contract for the City of Castle Pines, Colorado. Incorporated in 2008, Castle Pines is the newest city in Colorado and is located 20 miles south of Denver. Boasting a population of nearly 10,000 people, the city encompasses... - July 20, 2011 - Terracare Associates
ETT's E-Select Systems Expands Its Dual-Drive Product Line by Introducing the New E-Select CA Gen Series and the E-Select Pump Series
Energy Transfer Technology (ETT), a leader in natural gas compression technology, today announced two new products in its E-Select Systems dual drive product line: The E-Select CA Gen Series and the E-Select Pump Series. The introduction of these products mark the expansion of the company’s... - July 20, 2011 - Energy Transfer Technologies
Soriana Selects Energy Advantage Inc. to Help Them Develop Their Energy and Sustainability Strategy
Energy Advantage Inc. today announced that Soriana has selected Energy Advantage to help them assess their environmental and energy performance and develop a long-term energy and sustainability strategy and action plan across all their stores and brands in Mexico. - July 20, 2011 - Energy Advantage Inc.
ClimatePartner Launches System Solution in Japanese for Climate Neutral Printing
Effective immediately, the climate protection consultancy ClimatePartner is offering its system solution for climate neutral printing production, which has been certified by the German technical inspection authority (TÜV), in Japanese. Additionally, this system solution will soon be available in the languages Italian, Dutch, French and Spanish. - July 20, 2011 - ClimatePartner GmbH
Biomass Thermal Energy Council Praises Congressional Biomass Caucus Formation, Calls for Additional House Members
U.S. House of Representatives members Charlie Bass (R-NH2) and Peter Welch (D-VT) to co-chair new bipartisan caucus. - July 16, 2011 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
Oldcastle Precast, Inc. Replaces Drainage Pipe for Hazleton’s “Broad Street Betterment Program”
Reinforced precast concrete pipe, and RCP pipe fittings for the large drainage project along Route 93 Broad St., Hazleton, Luzerne County as part of the “Broad Street Betterment Program.” - July 16, 2011 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Perry Johnson Certifies eco International to EPA R2 Certification
Perry Johnson Registrars, Inc announces the EPA R2 Certification of eco International. The Recycling Practices Standard, known as R2, requires implementing a management system which is accountable for practices affecting worker health and safety, security, the environment, and the downstream... - July 16, 2011 - Eco International LLC
Solamon Energy Now Trading on Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Solamon Energy Corp., with company symbol SSL assigned by Deutsche Börse, starts trading on Frankfurt Stock Exchange as of July 14. - July 15, 2011 - Solamon Energy
Water Solutions Inc. (H2Osolutions.com) Announces Major Upgrade to Jet Pumps
Water Solutions Inc., the California based water treatment company announced today the immediate availability of their ultra-high efficiency jet pumps for use in their purification and desalination systems. - July 15, 2011 - Water Solutions Inc.
Prepare Your Home Plumbing for Summer and Reduce That Water Bill
Seasonal Tips from the Experts at Roto-Rooter During peak water use, usually in late July or early August, the average American uses about four times as much water than they do the rest of the year. From taking more frequent showers to watering the lawn to even washing additional loads of... - July 15, 2011 - Roto-Rooter
Indoor Air Quality Specialists in New Orleans Hire SEO Company to Help Reach More Local Clients
Industrial Safety & Health, Inc. located in Metairie, Louisiana has hired Prospect Genius, a local online advertising company to better serve local residents. - July 15, 2011 - Industrial Safety & Health, Inc.
New Website for Surfrider Foundation San Diego Chapter
The Surfrider Foundation, San Diego Chapter has launched its new website: http://sandiego.surfrider.org/. The dramatically redesigned website, created by a team of activists, and designed by a local web design firm, offers easier navigation, and the ability for the activists to upload their own content. - July 14, 2011 - Surfrider Foundation, San Diego Chapter
EMLab P&K Opens Asbestos Lab in Las Vegas and Receives NVLAP Accreditation for Asbestos Analysis
EMLab P&K opens asbestos lab in Las Vegas, Nevada. Laboratory is accredited by NVLAP and is located in TestAmerica's Service Center in Las Vegas. - July 14, 2011 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
ESA Renewables Completes 1MW Solar Farm in Less Than Three Weeks
North Carolina solar farm quickly begins to generate clean energy through efficient installation. - July 14, 2011 - ESA Renewables
Special Solar Array Ballasted Footings Used for the Largest Solar Energy System in Northampton
Oldcastle Precast delivered 176 custom designed precast footings to complete the construction of the largest photovoltaic solar system to date, in the city of Northampton, at the Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School. - July 13, 2011 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Natural Resources Defense Council Named New Beneficiary of Climate Ride
Climate Ride has named the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) as a full beneficiary for 2011, to replace a beneficiary spot left vacant by the merger of two other organizations: 350.org and 1Sky. - July 13, 2011 - Climate Ride
Lucky Strike Signs Definitive Agreements to Acquire Coal Properties in Mongolia
Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. (“Lucky Strike” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: LKY) announces that it has signed Definitive Agreements with five private Mongolian companies (the “Vendors”) to acquire 80 percent interest in six mining exploration licenses and coal... - July 12, 2011 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd
Singh360, Energy Squared LLC Team Up to Provide Innovative Designs for Commercial Buildings
Singh360, a full service facility management consulting firm, announced a partnership with Energy Squared LLC to provide design and engineering services to commercial and industrial customers in the United States and overseas markets. Abtar Singh, chief executive officer for Singh360, said,... - July 12, 2011 - Singh360
EMLab P&K Helps North Dakota with Mold Testing and Bacteria Testing After Flooding
EMLab P&K is adding local and overall mold testing and bacteria testing capacity to help flood victims in North Dakota recover as quickly as possible. After flooding, time is critical to address emerging health concerns. - July 11, 2011 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory