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Simple Drainback Kits with Flat Plates and Evacuated Tubes Are Now SRCC OG300 Certified
SunMaxx Solar's HelioMaxx SDB system was designed to bring the simplicity of drainback systems together with some of the better characteristics of pressurized systems to create the easiest installation on the market. Their newly released 3rd Generation System is even more efficient in its design, components and function. The Kit has also been OG-300 Certified by the SRCC - August 10, 2011 - SunMaxx Solar
Greencrest Energy Solutions Announces the Launch of New Website
Greencrest Energy Solutions, an energy services provider has just launched their newly branded website. The site is specifically designed to offer resources, product information & support services to business owners, energy & facility managers and various government agencies. Critical... - August 09, 2011 - Greencrest Energy Solutions
Rentricity Wins 2011 New Energy Symposium Cleantech Award
Rentricity Inc., a supplier of smart hydrokinetic energy recovery systems for the water and wastewater industry, earned one of three awards for its “Building a Smart & Sustainable Water Grid” presentation at the Sixth Annual New Energy Symposium held in New York City last week. - August 08, 2011 - Rentricity Inc.
Brazilian American Artist Plants Hope in a Degraded Rainforest
Alana Lea is a Smithsonian botanical artist, born in the most endangered rainforest on the planet - the Atlantic Forest in Brazil - 93% gone. She has taken it upon herself to replant her rainforest and has raised funds to plant nearly 4,000 trees since Thanksgiving Day, 2011. The project is called Rainforest ECObank, and has now partnered with international non-profit WeForest, with a goal of giving 170,000 trees by the year end. - August 07, 2011 - Rainforest ECO
A Piece of the SMART Turbine Will be Open Source
As the open source movement continues, the developers at SMART Turbine are getting in on it with their monitoring and control board. While the developers at SMART Turbine Inc. feel quality control for the main device needs to be maintained as a closed box system in early years, there is a portion... - August 06, 2011 - Smart-Turbine Inc.
New Service Set to Untap the UK's Free Water Services
A campaign to improve the public’s access to free drinking water has been unveiled. The ‘Find-a- Fountain’ project, developed by environmental entrepreneur Guy Jeremiah and now part of the 1859 Drinking Fountain Association, aims to record all publicly accessible drinking water... - August 06, 2011 - Aquatina
LEEDdaily.com Selected to Appear in AllTop’s Web Directory for the Latest Green News
LEEddaily.com a leading blog covering the latest LEED and Green Building news from around the globe today announced that it has been selected to provide articles to AllTop’s “Green” section for the latest Green Building and Environmentally friendly news and top stories. LEEDdaily. - August 06, 2011 - LEEDdaily.com
Allied World Resources Retains Rhodes Holdings for Strategic Consulting
Strategic consulting to help with corporate balance sheet restructuring. - August 06, 2011 - International Capital & Technology Corp.
The Joseph Project Partners with Macy’s for Sixth Annual Shop for a Cause Day
The Joseph Project is proud to be a part of the annual Macy's Shop For a Cause campaign. By purchasing "shopping passes" the customer will be helping them to educate and assist others to grow their own food, while at the same time they can take advantage of the deep discounts offered in the Macy's store on August 27th, 2011. - August 06, 2011 - The Joseph Project
Terraine, Inc. (Terraine) Introduces ezCoC™: Chain of Custody Preparation the Easy Way
Terraine has developed an electronic chain of custody system for environmental scientists to use when performing sampling events. - August 06, 2011 - Terraine, Inc.
Oldcastle Precast, Inc. Purchases Enviro-Systems Corporation
Oldcastle Precast, Inc., a premier provider of precast concrete products, today announced that it has acquired Enviro-Systems Corporation - August 06, 2011 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
AmpleHarvest.org Named Top 25 Finalist in the Third Annual "Stay Classy" Philanthropic Awards Competition
Nationwide hunger/nutrition initiative enabling thousands of food pantries to receive excess garden produce nominated for “Most Effective Awareness Campaign By A Charity” award. - August 05, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
Couch Oil and Gas Shares News on New Radial Nine Project in West Texas
Local Texas Company Couch Oil and Gas Shares New Company News. - August 05, 2011 - Couch Oil and Gas
1-800-JUNK-USA Acquires College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving
1-800-Junk-USA consolidates the successful College Hunk Hauling Junk franchise brand into one parent company to better reach the nationwide markets of junk removal, moving and donation pickup. - August 05, 2011 - College Hunks Hauling Junk
Appalachian Trail Conservancy's Rocky Top Trail Crew is Heading Into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Open Positions
This is announcing that the Appalachain Trail Conservancy's Rocky Top Trail Crew is doing Trail work. - August 05, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Multifamily Buildings 2011: The Energy Efficiency Edge Brings Together Leading Minds in Energy Efficiency, Durability and Sustainability
Multifamily Buildings 2011: The Energy Efficiency Edge, presented by the Association for Energy Affordability (AEA), will bring together leaders in the industry for a unique event focusing on the programs, processes and technology that deliver energy efficiency to multifamily housing. - August 05, 2011 - Association for Energy Affordability
Pre-Salt Brazil Meeting in September to Showcase Opportunities for International Offshore Companies
As Brazil prepares to explore one of the largest oil discoveries ever, international oil and gas operators are meeting with the state-run body Petrobras and other government institutions at the annual Pre-Salt Brazil Congress in Rio de Janeiro in September. - August 05, 2011 - Pre-Salt Brazil Congress
TAG Oil Reports 100% Increase in Production Revenue & Strong Year-End Financial Results
TAG Oil releases year-end March 31, 2011 operating highlights including a 100% increase in production revenue. - August 04, 2011 - TAG Oil Ltd.
Biowater’s Wastewater Treatment Systems Treat 4 Times the Amount of Wastewater in the Same Space
Company develops environmentally friendly and cost effective wastewater solutions - August 04, 2011 - Biowater Technology
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Searching for New Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer
Announcement that the Appalachian Trail Conservancy is searching for a new ED/CEO. - August 04, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
GAS Now Offering LPG Conversions
Green Alternative Systems adds another Fuel Alternative to services. - August 04, 2011 - Green Alternative Systems
Suzlon News - Significant Operating Turnaround in Q1 FY12
EBIT up YoY to Rs. 349 cr / USD 79 mn from Rs. (672) cr / USD (152) mn - 80% YoY growth in revenues to Rs. 4,326 crore / US$ 980 million - FY12 guidance maintained - PAT Rs. 60 crore / US$ 14 million, against loss of Rs. 912 crore / US$ 206 million of Q1 FY11 - EBITDA Rs. 490 crore / US$ 111... - August 03, 2011 - Suzlon Energy Pvt Ltd
H2O Solutions Limited Granted Patent Protection for Desalination Technology
Shanghai based H2O Solutions Limited has secured international patent protection for its proprietary multi-charged plate desalination process. This protection will enable the company to capitalize on worldwide markets where the highest demand for the technology exists. - August 03, 2011 - H2O Solutions Limited
Marelli Motori Speaking at Hydropower Africa in Johannesburg in September
Marelli Motori, the global Italian generator giant, will be speaking at the annual Hydropower Africa conference and exhibition taking place in Johannesburg in September. - August 03, 2011 - Hydropower Africa
GAS Now Offering CNG Conversions
Compressed Natural Gas offers Environmentally Friendly Fuel Choices for Vehicles - August 02, 2011 - Green Alternative Systems
Northern States Solar Services (NSSS) Has Added a Comprehensive Online National Solar Hot Water Business Directory
Northern States Solar Services LLC (NSSS) has added a comprehensive national Solar Hot Water Business Directory at: http://shw.northernstatessolar.com. The directory is designed to make it fast and easy to find the resources needed for any solar hot water project. Currently, more than 500 solar... - August 02, 2011 - Northern States Solar Services LLC
Acoustiblok® and QuietFiber® Layered to Quiet Residential Generator in Maryland Homeowner’s Weekend DIY Sounproofing Project
Acoustifence and QuietFiber are combined in a weekend DIY soundproofing project for a Maryland homeowner looking to quiet his backyard emergency generator. - August 01, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Shark Celebrities Will be Auctioned During Shark Week
You've seen them on Discovery Channel's Shark Week, Animal Planet, Nat Geo and the BBC − they are the top shark experts in the world. Now meet them in person for lunch or dinner, learn why they love sharks, and why sharks need protection. - August 01, 2011 - Shark Research Institute
APRL GA Protesting Buckhead Restaurant for Serving Foie Gras
APRL GA announces that this Saturday, July 30rd from 7p to 9p, approximately 15 protesters will gather outside Bistro Niko, located at 3344 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA, to protest foie gras—a controversial liver appetizer made by force feeding ducks. The activists are calling for a halt in... - July 30, 2011 - Animal Protection and Rights League Atlanta Chapter
Terracare Associates Launches New Website
Terracare Associates, a Denver-based landscape and public infrastructure maintenance company, has just launched an exciting new website, www.terracareassociates.com , featuring information about their service offerings, a portfolio of their award winning projects, and useful resources and links for... - July 30, 2011 - Terracare Associates
Suzlon News - Hon. Minister for New & Renewable Energy Dr. Farooq Abdullah Dedicates First Suzlon S97 Wind Turbine
The Honourable Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, inaugurated and dedicated to the nation Suzlon’s latest offering – the S97 – 2.1 MW wind turbine, in a ceremony in Tejuva, Rajasthan on Tuesday, 26th of July 2011. Speaking at the event, Dr. Abdullah said:... - July 30, 2011 - Suzlon Energy Pvt Ltd
The EcoChamber, the Global Green Chamber of Commerce, is Accepting Submissions for Its Green Leader Resource Directory
The EcoChamber (http://www.ecochamber.com), the global green chamber of commerce, announces it is creating the first global green business leader resource directory. The directory will be a tool for organizations to quickly identify leaders in the various green business sectors to serve as sources... - July 29, 2011 - EcoChamber
Nevada Renewable Energy Leadership Award Presented to Green Chips by Solar NV, Southern Nevada Chapter of the American Solar Energy Society (ASES)
When: 6 p.m. Saturday, August 27; Where: Panevino Restaurant at 246 Via Antonio Ave., Las Vegas; What: Nevada Renewable Energy Leadership Award presented to the Green Chips organization by the Southern Nevada Chapter of the American Solar Energy Society, Solar NV “Crinis 2011” banquet. For more information: www.solarnv.org. - July 29, 2011 - Solar NV
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
Dr. Chandramouli of Stevens Gives Keynote on Dynamic Spectrum Access at Wireless Security Conference
Dr. R. Chandramouli of Stevens gave the Wireless Summit track keynote lecture, “Dynamic Spectrum Access Wireless Networking," at the NIKSUN World Wide Security & Mobility Conference 2011 (NIKSUN WWSMC) in Princeton, NJ, on July 27. - July 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
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
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
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
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
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
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