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Stratus Building Solutions Expands to Louisville with New Building Services Master Franchise in Kentucky
Stratus Building Solutions, the nation’s fastest growing international brand in the building services and maintenance franchise industry, has entered the Louisville market by awarding another new Master Franchise to entrepreneur and veteran franchisor Kevin Spellacy. This marks his second... - January 27, 2011 - Stratus Building Solutions
Hotels Reduce Energy Costs with Wireless In-Room Technology from Green Express Direct
Wireless, battery-less, energy harvesting, radio frequency (RF) technology can be used in hotels, motels and bed and breakfast locations to lower energy costs without expensive wiring. - January 27, 2011 - Green Express Direct
ROPV Continues Global Expansion
ROPV is the biggest pressure vessel manufacturer in the Asia Pacific region, with an engineering group composed of members of China’s esteemed Harbin FRP Design Institute. It continues to make great strides with its commitment to its global customers. In 2010 ROPV named Hattie Wang, former... - January 27, 2011 - ROPV
Fountain Quail, Layne Christensen Announce Alliance
Fountain Quail Water Management and Layne Christensen, two leading companies in the energy industry, join forces to provide shale gas wastewater treatment. - January 26, 2011 - Fountain Quail
ASE Services Provides Consulting Services to Lethbridge Area
Alberta Safety and Environmental Services Reminds Southern Alberta of Available Services - January 26, 2011 - ASE Services
EV- Charge America (EVCA) Installing Level II Charging Stations on the Las Vegas Strip
EV-Charge America announces the installation of EVCA’s newest Level II charging stations at the Las Vegas Flamingo Hotel and Casino. CEO, Bob Rosinski adds, “The Flamingo install is the first EV Charging Station contracted with Harrah’s Entertainment.” Rosinski adds... - January 26, 2011 - EV-Charge America
Standard Oil Company Signs Letter of Intent with TXSER (Texas Strategic Energy Reserve)
Standard Oil signed LOI with TXSER to build and develop coal to liquid processing fuel plants here in the USA. - January 25, 2011 - Standard Oil Company USA
Catamount Consulting to Host MSHA Alternative Case Resolution Workshop April 5-7, 2011
Leading Industry Experts Advise Mining Companies on Alternative Case Resolution in this two and a half day seminar in Atlanta, GA. The Alternative Case Resolution workshop provides mine operators and their representatives the skills necessary to participate in the ACRI process without outside legal representation. Understand MSHA Litigation, receive critical information on organizing and presenting legal arguments, understand basic principles of MSHA law and learn procedures to be followed. - January 24, 2011 - Catamount Consulting, LLC
Game That Helps Lazy Environmentalists Save Energy by Raising Animals
Lazy Green is an iPhone game app that helps lazy environmentalists save energy by raising animals threatened by climate change (sea turtle, lion, polar bear, penguin, hummingbird). In order to raise the animals, the player has to perform easy energy-saving tasks recommended in the game. Lazy Green was developed by James Yang, a lazy environmentalist, as a thesis project for the MFA Design program at the School of Visual Arts in New York. It is available now in the iTunes app store. - January 23, 2011 - Lazy Green
Solar Electric Expands with New Location
Alternative Energy Pioneer opens Tecate office to meet increased demand on both sides of the United States and Mexico border. - January 23, 2011 - Solar Electric
Everblue Training Institute Awarded National Accreditation by ACCET
ACCET Accreditation Represents Everblue’s Dedication to Student Success and Training Excellence. - January 23, 2011 - Everblue Energy, Inc.
Offshore Wind Power Systems of Texas Titan 200 Foundation Video
Offshore Wind Power Systems of Texas has released a comprehensive technical video of the latest technology available in the marine industry, launching the state of the art design for 3.6 and 5 MW offshore turbine installations worldwide. - January 22, 2011 - Offshore Wind Power Systems of Texas llc
Bring Home the Title at This Year's Tree-Athlon
Environmental charity Trees for Cities is urging people to take part in the 2011 Tree-Athlon and help regain a world record as registration for the event opens this week. - January 22, 2011 - Trees for Cities
National FFA Organization, National FFA Foundation, USDA, National Council for Agricultural Education Form Strategic Alliance to Focus on Shared Goals
The National FFA Organization and National FFA Foundation have entered into a new, strategic alliance with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and National Council for Agricultural Education designed to develop agriculture students’ skills, leadership qualities, personal growth and career... - January 22, 2011 - National FFA Organization
Eco-Friendly Grocery Delivery Comes to Vancouver
Green Apple offers personalized service and smog-free delivery. - January 22, 2011 - Green Apple Delivery
Lucky Strike Appoints New Director Kevin Ernst
Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. is pleased to announce that Mr. Kevin Ernst has joined its Board of Directors. - January 21, 2011 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd
Paydirt Receives National Certification as a Women's Business Enterprise
Today Paydirt, LLC, a business specializing in sustainability consulting, received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Development Center - Chicago, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council... - January 21, 2011 - Paydirt, LLC
Solutions-IES Welcomes Stephen Richardson, Ph.D., P.Eng
Solutions-IES' success has allowed for the continued expansion of their professional services with the addition of Stephen Richardson, Ph.D., P.Eng. - January 21, 2011 - Solutions-IES, Inc.
Smart Energy India Focuses on India’s Commitment to the Smart Grid and Renewable Energy
Enabling India to implement the Smart Grid and embrace renewable energy is at the top of the agenda at the upcoming Smart Energy India conference and exhibition which takes place in New Delhi from 1-2 February. Some of India’s most respected power professionals as well as global metering... - January 21, 2011 - Smart Energy India
15,000 Mile Motorized Bicycle Expedition for Charity
All the Way Around, Motor Bicycling for Charity Beginning May 18, 2011, Will Adams and Matt Riley will begin a 15,000 mile journey on motorized bicycles powered by 49cc engines and getting 150-200 miles per gallon, from Anchorage, Ak to Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world, to... - January 21, 2011 - All the Way Around
Climate Ride Expands Beneficiaries to Nine Leading Green Organizations; Doubles Ride Events in 2011
350.org, 1% For the Planet, Climate Counts and others to benefit from nation’s largest environmental charity bicycle ride - January 21, 2011 - Climate Ride, Inc.
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Completion Operations Underway on Breitling-Union #1
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Completion Operations Underway on Breitling-Union #1 in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. - January 20, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Participate in Shale Gas World USA 2011
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO Chris Faulkner to participate in Shale Gas World USA 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas. - January 20, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas
CTRL Systems Names Sales and Marketing VP
CTRL Systems, Inc. names Benjamin Fried to vice president of sales and marketing. This appointment will expand his previous role as director of marketing. Fried joined CTRL Systems in 1998, and has been instrumental in securing major clients in both the military and commercial markets. He has also... - January 20, 2011 - CTRL Systems, Inc.
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. Will Save the Biodiesel Industry Up to 5% on Production Costs
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has released the Cyclonic Mixer, an inline high shear blender that is 100 times more effective in mixing feedstock and catalyst for the transesterification of Biodiesel. This new technology can lower the Methanol requirements of Biodiesel plants by 5%. - January 20, 2011 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
Atlas Copco Gas and Process Wins Order from Genalta Power for Waste Heat Recovery
Strengthening its position in the renewable energy market, Atlas Copco Gas and Process has received a multi-million dollar order for expander generators to be used in Waste Heat Recovery. The machines, which are set for delivery in November 2011, will help produce electricity in Canada’s Alberta province. - January 20, 2011 - Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company
Jason Lietha Named Ruekert/Mielke Stockholder
Ruekert/Mielke is pleased to announce that Jason P. Lietha, P.E. has been named a Stockholder with the firm. Mr. Lietha is manager of Ruekert/Mielke’s Madison office. Mr. Lietha has worked on numerous public works projects during the course of his 13 year career as a Professional Engineer in... - January 20, 2011 - Ruekert & Mielke, Inc.
CERAM to Exhibit at Ecobuild 2011
CERAM, a global expert in materials testing, analysis and consultancy for the construction industry, is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at Ecobuild 2011. - January 20, 2011 - Lucideon
Arvada Covenant Church Partners with SolarTEK Energy of Denver, Inc. for New Solar PV System
Arvada Covenant Church is going green by upgrading to more energy efficient lighting and selecting SolarTEK Energy of Denver, Inc. to design and install a new solar energy system. - January 19, 2011 - SolarTEK Energy of Denver, Inc.
Stratus Building Solutions Ranked #1 Fastest Growing Franchise in Country
Stratus Building Solutions, the nation’s premiere building services and maintenance franchise company, has been officially named the “Number 1 Fastest Growing Franchise” by Entrepreneur magazine in the annual Franchise 500, with three “Top Ten” spots total. Stratus... - January 19, 2011 - Stratus Building Solutions
Genscape Introduces Transmission Datafeed Service
Genscape makes transmission line flow data available through XML feed with new Transmission Datafeed service. More than 1,000 lines significantly affecting transmission constraints are monitored through Genscape's proprietary network. - January 18, 2011 - Genscape
Green Government Podcast Features American University Professor Discussing Environmental Sustainability and EO 13514
Interview discusses government’s role in green procurement, purchasing and Executive Order 13514. - January 18, 2011 - Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership (CEIL)
Buy IAQ & Environmental Sampling Supplies & Equipment, Win an iPad and Other Great Prizes
EMLab P&K's Products Division celebrates the launch of a new online store with Products Sweepstakes and Apple iPad giveaway. Customers who purchase sampling supplies and equipment can qualify to be automatically entered into a drawing for prizes. - January 17, 2011 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
African Utility Week Opened by South African Energy Minister Dipuo Peters in March
African Utility Week will again feature a high-level speaker line-up in March this year, including the CEO of Eskom, Brian Dames, and the South African minister of Energy, Elizabeth Dipuo Peters, and many African and international experts will also be there to contribute to the discussions at what is Africa’s largest utility event. - January 17, 2011 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
EV-Charge America Awarded Statewide Contracts with Minnesota
State of Minnesota awards EVSE multi-year contracts to Las Vegas based EV-Charge America for Level II Gorund Mounted and dual vehicle, Wall Mounted Charging Stations. - January 17, 2011 - EV-Charge America
Newest BTEC Webinar Explores Federal Biomass Energy Legislation, Policy: Third in the Free Webinar Series Will be Held January 27 at 1PM ET
The Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC) today announced the third webinar in its series of free educational webinars on key topics for the biomass thermal community. “Biomass Energy - A Policy Outlook: Programs, Legislation and the new Congress,” will be held January 27, 2011 at 1PM... - January 16, 2011 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
Kent Asbestos Contract Win
PA Group have been awarded preferred bidder status for the Kent county council Asbestos Framework Agreement for the provision of Asbestos surveying and Inspection. - January 16, 2011 - PA Group
Ecotech Institute Opens Its Doors to New, Progressive Facility in Aurora
New School Features Wind Turbines, Solar Panels, Car Charging Stations, Solar Trees, Cutting-Edge Labs and More - January 15, 2011 - Ecotech Institute
Two Women Bike the Silk Road to Explore Wilderness Conservation Across Borders
Cycling Silk is a year-long, all-woman field research expedition using bikes to explore and promote wilderness conservation across borders along the Silk Road, and beyond. - January 15, 2011 - Cycling Silk
ASE Services Expands with New Office in Edmonton
Alberta Safety and Environmental Services Opens Edmonton Office - January 15, 2011 - ASE Services
Michael Peacock Joins E Source to Lead the Smart Grid Offerings
E Source has hired Michael Peacock as senior product manager for the E Source Intelligent Grid Service. This service provides utilities with industry best practices and guidance pertaining to smart grid–related technologies, programs, communications, data security, and... - January 14, 2011 - E Source
GeoDynamics Drills First Well in Denver-Julesburg Basin
Colorado could be on the verge of a huge oil find, similar to the gushers of the days of yore, in the Denver-Julesburg Basin northeast of Denver. Colorado-based oil drilling company GeoDynamics, Inc conducted initial reviews of the area during the summer of 2010. As of January 2011, GeoDynamics has... - January 14, 2011 - GeoDynamics Inc.
Nu-Heat Exhibits Green Wares at Ecobuild 2011
Nu-Heat is showcasing its range of energy efficient products - including a number of new additions - at Ecobuild’s Excel debut in March. For those tasked with meeting energy efficiency targets, Eocbuild offers a great platform for experienced renewables providers like Nu-Heat to talk about... - January 14, 2011 - Nu-Heat
Lucky Strike Appoints Vice President of Project Development
Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. is pleased to announce the appointment of Xin Ping Qin as the Vice President of Project Development of the Company. - January 13, 2011 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd
GWS Technologies, Inc. to Develop Colorado Plateau Wind Energy Project
GWS Technologies, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: GWSC) announced today that it is evaluating sites for a proposed 1500 acre commercial wind farm under development northeast of Flagstaff, Arizona. Arizona utilities are required to generate 15 percent of their power from renewable energy sources, such as wind... - January 13, 2011 - GWS Technologies, Inc.
Graphic Products Announces Perks for Canadian Industrial Labeling Customers
Canadian customers of Graphic Products pay nothing extra when having label printers and labeling supplies shipped across the U.S./Canada border. - January 13, 2011 - Graphic Products, Inc.
"Eco Friendly Party" Company Launches to Paint Celebratory Events Green
Environmentally-conscious mom seeks to change how parties affect the planet. - January 13, 2011 - Eco Friendly Party organization
Newly-Certified Audubon International Gold Signature Member Protects the Cahaba River
Audubon International has added another project to the growing list of those certified through the Audubon International Signature Program—with this project certified at the Gold level. While The Shops of Grand River is only the first phase of a large, mixed-use project, the eco-development principles of the Signature Program are already being applied at this unique outlet mall. - January 13, 2011 - Audubon International
Global Trade Platform for New and Used Wind Turbines is Launched - WindTurbines-MarketPlace.com Takes the Trade Into a New Dimension
WindTurbines-MarketPlace.com has recently launched a global wind turbines trading platform for new and used wind turbines. Direct contact seller buyer of wind turbines is now a reality. - January 12, 2011 - Planet MarketPlace B.V.
Matt Cheney to Discuss Financing and Deploying New Renewable Technologies in Online Briefing
Solar luminary, Matt Cheney, will join AltaTerra Research on February 3 to discuss the challenge of project financing for renewable energy technologies, how it is affecting customers, and potential solutions to the bankability challenge. - January 12, 2011 - AltaTerra Research