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Green Irene Founder Caballero Receives Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Recognition in Nation’s Capital
Event showcases Latinos leading the way in green economy in areas of climate change, energy independence and a green, healthy environment - September 19, 2010 - Green Irene LLC
OboMnenie, Russia’s Largest and Most Comprehensive Green/Holistic Sustainability Website Debuts New Database "EcoShop"
OboMnenie, http://www.obomnenie.com/, the most comprehensive green/holistic sustainability website in Russia has launched its green products and services database, EcoShop. The database is intended to open the Russian-speaking markets to the manufacturers of eco products and to stimulate exports of such products to Russia and the former Soviet states. - September 19, 2010 - OboMnenie
Versatile Portable Hardness Testing Solution from Proceq Asia
The Equotip 3 is a versatile portable hardness testing solution using the dynamic Leeb rebound technique which was invented by Proceq. - September 19, 2010 - Proceq Asia Pte Ltd
Main Street Power Awarded 4.5MW of Distributed Solar Projects for San Diego Unified School District
Main Street Power Company, Inc., a national solar developer, based in Boulder, Colorado announced today that it has been awarded a contract by the San Diego Unified School District’s Board to build, own and operate 4.5 megawatts of distributed solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on approximately... - September 18, 2010 - Main Street Power Company, Inc.
EcoPath Sustainable Matting Solution Paves Cleaner, Safer, Greener Path with New Brand and Creative Identity
EcoPath™, the world’s first perpetually recyclable entryway matting solution made from environmentally friendly products and biobased content, today unveiled a new brand and creative identity that focuses on its green and clean benefits. “Some customers choose EcoPath for the... - September 18, 2010 - EcoPath
Spectrum Power Management Systems to Offer Robust 18'' Power Strip with Field Wiring Terminal Block
SPMS presents the 72A-120NSLBN-00: an 18'', 16 Amp power strip with Euro-Style terminal block for simplified field installation - September 18, 2010 - Spectrum Power Management Systems
TAG Oil Acquires Condensate-Rich Deep Gas Discovery, Taranaki Basin, New Zealand
TAG Oil (TSX-V: TAO) Announces Acquisition of Condensate-Rich Deep Gas Discovery, Taranaki Basin, New Zealand. TAG plans to recommence development with horizontal-drilling and multi-stage fracturing technologies developed specifically for these types of tight-sand gas reservoirs. - September 17, 2010 - TAG Oil Ltd.
New Director Organizes Delray Beach Arts Collaborative
The Creative City Collaborative is a nonprofit umbrella organization that promotes art and culture in Delray Beach, Fla. Its new director is tasked with raising funds, developing programs, and creating an arts incubator in the coming months. - September 17, 2010 - Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Spectrum Power Management Systems Introduces the AC Power Master
SPMS Introduces the AC Power Master: Three Phase 60 Amp Sequencing Power Distribution Unit - September 17, 2010 - Spectrum Power Management Systems
SunRun Expands to Hawaii as Islands’ First Affordable Home Solar Option
SunRun, the nation’s leading home solar company, today announced that its solar power service is now available in Hawaii. The company allows homeowners to have rooftop solar panels installed for as little as $0 down and pay monthly for solar electricity. SunRun owns, monitors, maintains, and insures the panels for no additional cost. This launch is SunRun’s second expansion in just two months. - September 17, 2010 - SunRun Inc.
Rentricity Inc. Presents to AWWA Distribution System Symposium & New Jersey Technology Council Green Summit
Frank Zammataro, President and Co-Founder, will present “Building a Smart & Sustainable Water Grid Powered by Renewable Water Energy” at the American Water Works Association 10th Annual Distributed System Conference and NJTC Green Summit. The presentation will stress the growing... - September 16, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
OrrWeather.com Offers a New Level of Weather Forecast Services to Individuals and Businesses
OrrWeather.com has entered the competitive field of weather forecasting with a new personal service, offering clients detailed, customized weather information. They are also allowing clients to call forecasters and ask question about the forecast, enhancing their ability to make decisions based on the weather. - September 16, 2010 - Chris Orr LLC
Audubon Lifestyles' Bird City USA Program Working for Municipalities and Communities
The designation of Bird City USA provides a simple and effective way for communities to become part of the national bird conservation movement and to begin reaping some of the economic rewards associated with being known as a community that cares about birds and promotes birding. - September 16, 2010 - ISC-Audubon
Shermco Acquires ESCO Energy Services
Shermco Industries, headquartered in Irving, Texas, has reached an agreement to acquire ESCO Energy Services, a company based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, that specializes in electrical engineering, equipment repairs, maintenance and testing. The acquisition will extend Shermco’s operations in the... - September 16, 2010 - Shermco Industries
Stevens PhD Candidate Xi Chen Excels at International Structural Engineering Competition
Xi Chen, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, took home second place in the structural health monitoring competition at the Asia-Pacific Summer School on Smart Structures Technology, held this year at Tokyo University in Japan. - September 16, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Shermco Gets Dallas County Records Building Back Online
After a severed water main flooded the basement of the Dallas County Records Building, shutting down power and sending several critical county-wide systems offline, Shermco Industries, based in Irving, Texas, was tasked with restoring the building’s electrical system. In order to get the... - September 16, 2010 - Shermco Industries
Shermco Industries a Best Places to Work Finalist
Shermco Industries is once again ranked among Dallas’ finest companies by the Dallas Business Journal, who recognized Shermco as a mid-sized company finalist for the publication’s 2010 Best Places to Work. The esteemed distinction was earned by being one of the top-scoring businesses... - September 16, 2010 - Shermco Industries
Shermco Presents Donation to VFW Foundation at New Austin Facility
Shermco Charities, an organization funded by employees of Shermco Industries, recently presented a check for $3,500 to the Texas VFW Foundation at the company’s newly constructed 10,000-square-foot facility in Cedar Park, Texas. - September 16, 2010 - Shermco Industries
"The Nate Berkus Show" Displays a Living Wall on Its Set Created by Trish O'Sullivan Designs
“The Nate Berkus Show” features an eco-friendly “living wall” as a focal point of the show’s set, designed and installed by eco-floral designer and floral design teacher, Trish O’Sullivan, owner of Trish O’Sullivan Design Group. - September 15, 2010 - Trish O'Sullivan Design Group
UTRS Announces Opening of Montana Laboratory Facility
Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS) is proud to announce the opening of its state-of-the-art research and development facility in Butte, Mont. The new facility houses an industrial prototyping shop and research laboratory for a wide range of materials science projects led by... - September 15, 2010 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
C.I. Agent Solutions CEO to Address Regional Response Team III on Alternative Technologies for Oil Spill Cleanup
C.I.Agent Solutions, a global leader in solutions for fuel and oil spill cleanup and containment, announced today that its Founder and CEO, Dan Parker, will address the Regional Response Team III meeting on September 15, 2010 in Ocean City, Maryland at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel. Parker... - September 15, 2010 - C.I.Agent Solutions
ElectraTherm Selected to Present at National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s Industry Growth Forum
ElectraTherm’s heat-to-power technology can convert many sources of low temperature liquid heat (reciprocating engine waste heat, biomass, process heat, geothermal including oil and gas co-produced fluids, solar thermal, etc.) into power. ElectraTherm’s patented twin screw technology offers a simplified and robust solution as compared to conventional turbine-driven ORCs below 100kW in size. - September 15, 2010 - ElectraTherm, Inc.
Efficient Energy of Tennessee Partners with the University of Tennessee's Team Living Light
Robbie Thomas, President of Efficient Energy of Tennessee (EETN) is proud to announce a newly established partnership with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Team Living Light. EETN will help promote Living Light and has offered to utilize their network to find opportunities for the team to... - September 14, 2010 - Efficient Energy Of Tennessee
Breitling Oil and Gas Readies Drilling Plan for BREITLING-DENMAN #1 Prospect
Breitling Oil and Gas plans to spud the BREITLING-DENMAN #1 prospect on September 20, 2010. - September 14, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Stevens Researchers Leverage Cryptography and Information Assurance to Re-Engineer Internet Architecture in Multi-University Collaboration Funded by NSF
Dr. Antonio Nicolosi, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Stevens Institute of Technology is part of the interdisciplinary Nebula Project, a multi-university collaboration led by the University of Pennsylvania, which has recently been awarded a $7.5 million grant from the National Science... - September 14, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
The Adirondack Wilderness Foundation is Pleased to Announce Its Grand Opening for Business
A group of concerned citizens have banned together to form the "Adirondack Wilderness Foundation." The goal of the company is to support environmental projects, education, and ensure that the planet is a healthier place for living. - September 14, 2010 - American Society for the Protection of Nature
GaiaRecycle and Wake Forest University Jointly Collaborate on Pilot Project to Divert Food Scraps and Organic Waste On-Campus
Comprehensive Evaluation of GaiaRecycle “Reduction-Recycle-Reuse” Organic Waste Recycling System to Enhance Wake Forest University’s Sustainability Program. - September 13, 2010 - GaiaRecycle, LLC
7th Annual Green Festival Returns to the Capital
Green Festival®, the nation's largest sustainability event, returns to the Washington Convention Center October 23-24. This year’s Green Festival theme is ‘Engagement,’ with exciting new ways to shop green, be inspired, get engaged and give back. Community members enjoy... - September 13, 2010 - Green Festivals
Polar Bear Planet Enterprises is the New Bronze Sponsor of Polar Bears International
Bronze sponsorship level for Polar Bear Planet Enterprises (PBPE) is awarded by Polar Bears International (PBI) for their assistance to the non-profit organization, dedicated to protection of Polar Bears and their environment. PBPE donates a percentage of all sales from their Electricity Usage Monitors which help to reduce CO2 emissions. - September 12, 2010 - Polar Bear Planet Enterprises.com Inc
Roz Savage Ocean Rower and Environmental Campaigner, to Present at UCSF Wednesday September 29, 2010 at Noon. HSW 300.
In 2005, after 11 years as a management consultant, Roz Savage stepped out of her old life and entered the Atlantic Rowing Race as the only solo woman to ever compete in that race. After 103 days of storms, solitude and soul-searching, she arrived to an ecstatic welcome in Antigua. Her extreme transformation from office worker to ocean rower, described with humor and soul-baring honesty in her blogs, captivated a worldwide audience and is the subject of her book Rowing the Atlantic. - September 12, 2010 - Roz Savage
Stevens PhD Candidate Alicia Mahon is 2010 ASBPA Coastal Scholar
PhD candidate Alicia Mahon at Stevens has been named the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association 2010 ASBPA Coastal Scholar, which recognizes “a graduate student who aspires to advance his or her knowledge and experience of coastal or riverine science though an internship with ASBPA.” - September 12, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Mobile Print Station from Graphic Products is Compelling Label Design Platform
Connecting the new MPS 150 XL from Graphic Products with a DuraLabel printer lets workers design custom labels and signs at the point of need. - September 12, 2010 - Graphic Products, Inc.
Agro2 Pioneers Ethanol from Cassava in Panama
Panamanian Company Receives Funding from Dutch Government to Research and Develop Ethanol Plant. - September 12, 2010 - Agro2
Pro Energy Consultants Hires Tony Valentino as VP of Business Development
Pro Energy Consultants has added HVAC business expert Tony Valentino to its team as vice president of business development. Valentino will work to cement Pro Energy’s reputation as the No. 1 brand in the building performance industry. - September 12, 2010 - Pro Energy Consultants
Call2Recycle® and Hockey Legend Guy Lafleur Team Up to Take Battery Recycling to New Heights in Toronto
Torontonians who recycle batteries during Sept. 25 collection drive at CN Tower to receive hockey memorabilia. - September 11, 2010 - Call2Recycle
50 Leading Companies to Attend Marlborough Business Innovation Summit
Unique platform for Marlborough’s leading companies and City officials to meet and network. - September 11, 2010 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Gazprom Implements ZEMA Suite to Enhance International Trade and Risk Management Operations
ZE PowerGroup Inc.® is pleased to announce that Gazprom Marketing & Trading Limited, has implemented its ZEMA Suite™ the industry's leading enterprise data management software solution. Gazprom Marketing and Trading Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gazprom Group, the world's... - September 10, 2010 - ZE PowerGroup
CICS’ New Guide to EU ETS for Airlines
CICS, a leading accredited greenhouse gas verifier in Europe and North America has published a new white paper - EU ETS: Risk Assessment and Procedures. - September 10, 2010 - Complete Integrated Certification Services Ltd
The Zeitgeist Movement: 9/11 Revisited and Open House at Columbia College Chicago, Saturday Sept 11
On Saturday September 11, members of The Illinois Chapter of The Zeitgeist Movement will be having an open house event at Columbia College Chicago, open to the community in remembrance of the tragic events of 9/11/2001, and to further educate about The Zeitgeist Movement (www.thezeitgeistmovement.com). The Zeitgeist Movement explores the root causes of the unfolding world financial, environmental, and social collapses that are not discussed in mainstream press or academia, and offers a solution. - September 10, 2010 - The Zeitgeist Movement
Chatham Township Receives Grant for an A500 Rocket Composter from Sustainable Jersey Funded by Walmart
Chatham School District will set the standard in Environmental Sustainability Chatham School district is the proud recipient of a $25,000 grant from Sustainable Jersey. These funds will be used to acquire a Rocket Composter. The program “On-Site School Food Composting” will reduce food... - September 09, 2010 - NATH Sustainable Solutions
St. Elias Mines Ltd. – Update on Corporate Affairs
Expanded Investor Relations Activities World-Wide Highlighted by New York Events Bolster Drilling and Exploration Programs in Peru and British Columbia, SLI announced today Lori McClenahan, President of St. Elias Mines Ltd. (SLI – TSX:V) (“St. Elias” or the... - September 09, 2010 - St. Elias Mines
St. Elias Mines Ltd. Engages INDEVA Corporation to Provide Consulting Services
INDEVA is part of a New York based group established in 1981 by Aaron Etra and associates. - September 09, 2010 - St. Elias Mines
Sterling Alternative Energy Group and China: Plan Solar Project
Sterling Alternative Energy (Sterling AE) signed an agreement on Tuesday with Chinese government officials for a 2,500-megawatt photovoltaic farm to be built in the Mongolian desert. Set for completion in 2020, the Sterling AE project is part of an 11,950-megawatt renewable-energy park planned for... - September 09, 2010 - Sterling Alternative Energy Group
Glencore Energy Implements ZEMA's Data Management and Analysis Suite
ZE PowerGroup Inc. ®, the developer of award-winning ZEMA Suite™, announced today that Glencore Energy has selected ZEMA to support their Risk Management and Trading activities. The ZEMA data management and analysis solution will enable Glencore to capture, centralize and validate their... - September 09, 2010 - ZE PowerGroup
Ocean Rower and Environmental Campaigner Roz Savage to Present in San Francisco at the Prestigious Dolphin Swimming and Boating Club at Hyde Street Pier
A late comer to the life of adventure, Roz Savage is the first woman to row solo across the Pacific Ocean. She will be in San Francisco, her second home, to present her story of dreams, adventure and sustainablility. - September 09, 2010 - Roz Savage
TAG Oil Taranaki Basin Operations Update: Exploration Drilling, Development Drilling and Work-Over Programs Commence
TAG Oil Ltd. is beginning the next phase of its Taranaki program, including exploratory and horizontal development drilling. The prime objective is to build TAG’s oil and gas revenue in Taranaki, where the Company has already established high netback oil production from its Cheal Production Facility. Operations are moving forward on the basis of successful pilot testing of downhole recovery technologies and recently completed fracturing programs. - September 08, 2010 - TAG Oil Ltd.
Protor Vibration Condition Monitoring System Installed in Three Thermal Power Plants in Spain for Iberdrola
Iberdrola has launched a renewal plan for the existing condition monitoring systems in their plants in Spain. This plan will be implemented gradually and Prosig was selected to install their Protor Vibration Condition Monitoring System in three Iberdrola power stations. - September 08, 2010 - Prosig Ltd
Terraine, Inc. Offers Free 1-Year Adesso Trials
Terraine Technology (a division of Terraine, Inc.) announced today that it would be offering free, 1-year, limited use trials of the Adesso Server and Client to new customers via its website (www.myadesso.com). These trials will be limited to three users per account and 100MB of storage space. Each... - September 07, 2010 - Terraine, Inc.
Simcoe Consulting Will be Hosting an Event Designed for Aspiring Eco-Consultants
This event targets entrepreneurs wishing to start up an eco-consulting business. It will be hosted by long time eco-consultant Jim Simcoe in San Diego, CA this September. - September 06, 2010 - Simcoe Consulting
Green Real Estate Investment Summit Coming This September from Simcoe Consulting
Entrepreneurs or current real estate investors wishing to learn about and/or become a green real estate investor should look into this event. It will be hosted by Simcoe Consulting and taught by real estate investment expert Jim Simcoe. - September 06, 2010 - Simcoe Consulting