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Carbon Footprint Reduction Web Conference to be Held December 3rd
Just in time to help organizations meet new demands for reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, the City of Palo Alto and AltaTerra Research will present, “Carbon Footprint Reduction for the Long Haul.” This web conference includes a case study of Palo Alto’s implementation of an integrated business solution for carbon management, and the process and practice changes required to achieve significant resource and cost savings. - November 14, 2009 - AltaTerra Research
Cape Coral Renewable Energy Company Introduces New Solar Powered Air Conditioning Product
Cape Coral solar energy company, Fafco Solar, debuts new solar powered air conditioning product at Charlotte County Energy Conference. - November 14, 2009 - Fafco Solar Energy
Premium Exploration Begins Phase-Two Drilling to Continue Gold Resource Delineation and Exploration at Friday-Petsite Project
Premium Exploration Inc. ("Premium") (TSX VENTURE:PEM), an explorer and developer of precious metals projects with significant potential for near-term production and growth in the USA and Mexico, is pleased to announce that the Phase-Two drill program of 1,830 meters (6,000 ft) is... - November 14, 2009 - Premium Exploration Inc.
Do the Shorter Days of Winter Make You Want to Hibernate?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects approximately 10 to 20 percent of Americans every fall and winter. In addition to the normal symptoms of SAD, such as feeling depressed, lacking energy, weight gain, and loss of motivation, a number of people also have difficulty getting out of bed on those... - November 14, 2009 - Full Spectrum Solutions
Penneco Landowner Expresses Patriotism with Well
A woman and Penneco, an oil and gas exploration company, teamed up to express their patriotism by painting a well on the woman’s property the colors of the American flag. - November 14, 2009 - Penneco Oil Company
WWXploration Launches Online Energy Investment Resource Center
WWXploration, an independent oil and gas company based in Houston, has launched an online resource center geared towards educating visitors about oil and gas investment. Located at www.wwxploration.com, the website offers a video describing the truth about oil and gas, the latest energy commodity... - November 13, 2009 - WWxploration
SOR® Introduces New Electronic Pressure Transmitter
Product Manager Michael Lian says, "Even though the 805PT was developed as a response to customer requests from the oil and gas industry, it is an ideal solution for any industry hazardous location application requiring a simple 4-20mA transmitter such as power generation, petrochemical plants, water and wastewater facilities and pulp and paper mills." - November 12, 2009 - SOR Inc.
Premium Exploration Closes Private Placement and Management Update
Premium Exploration Inc. (TSX VENTURE:PEM) ("Premium" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has closed the final tranche of its non-brokered private placement through the issuance of an additional 6,375,000 Units for gross proceeds of $1,275,000. Each Unit consists... - November 12, 2009 - Premium Exploration Inc.
H20 Technologies Signs Pre-IPO Agreement with Venture Capital Partnership Marshall Browning
H20 Technologies, a pioneer in advanced water desalination processes announced today that it has signed Pre-IPO agreements with Marshall Browning, the Japanese venture capital firm. - November 12, 2009 - H20 Technologies
GlacialLight Launches GL-BR20, a 5W AC-LED Bulb
New BR20 LED light from GlacialLight! The GL-BR20 replaces Halogen lamps and fits many traditional light sockets. - November 12, 2009 - GlacialTech Inc
KOR-IT®, Inc. Launches National Program to Cut Costs for Its Customers
During the "Trade-In" event, which begins November 10th 2009, KOR-IT®, Inc, will accept trade-ins of any used core drill machines in exchange for a credit towards the purchase of an equal or greater valued machine. - November 12, 2009 - KOR-IT®, INC.
Funding for State Energy Programs is Starting to Trickle Into the States
It may feel like a long time coming, but promised funding for State Energy Programs (SEP) throughout the nation is finally starting to trickle into the states. On February 17, 2009 President Obama passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) as an effort to jumpstart our economy. Of the... - November 11, 2009 - Full Spectrum Solutions
Trans-Orient Updates Boar Hill-1 Wildcat and East Coast Basin Exploration Activity
New Zealand-focused exploration company Trans-Orient Petroleum Ltd. has completed the first-stage 487m (1,600 ft) section of the Boar Hill-1 wildcat well located in the East Coast Basin of New Zealand's North Island. Boar Hill-1 was drilled in two stages in order to provide critical information for the deeper section of the Boar Hill-1 well, and to avoid any potentially problematic surface drilling. The shallow section of the well has provided some encouraging preliminary data. - November 10, 2009 - Trans-Orient Petroleum
TAG Completes Acquisition of New Zealand Oil Discovery
TAG Oil Ltd. has completed its acquisition of the remaining 69.5% interest in Petroleum Mining Permit 38156-S (“Cheal”) and Petroleum Exploration Permit 38738-01 (“Greater Cheal”) located in the Taranaki Basin, New Zealand. The Company now has 100% control over the 7,487-acre Cheal Production License, which encompasses the Cheal oil discovery, the Cheal Treatment and Production Facility, and an additional 7,988 net acres granted under exploration rights along trend. - November 10, 2009 - TAG Oil Ltd.
Stream Energy Announced Dismissal of Federal Lawsuit
Stream Energy Chairman Rob Snyder announced today that a federal lawsuit filed in Houston last summer against the retail energy provider and its Ignite marketing arm on behalf of a purported class has been dismissed by the U.S. District Court, Southern District. U.S. District Judge Kenneth M. Hoyt... - November 10, 2009 - Stream Energy
San Francisco Requests Bids for an Alternative to PG&E: Local Power-Assisted RFP Seeks New 51% Green Power Supply for Residents & Businesses, 360 MW of Local Green Power
A Major Local Power Inc. Milestone: Following Marin, SF Releases Long-Awaited Request For Proposals (RFP) to Solicit Bids from a New Power Service Supplier to Provide Residents and Businesses Dramatically Greener Power, Build 360 MW of Local Green Power Facilities Starting in 2010. - November 09, 2009 - Local Power LLC
Brown University Furthers Curriculum by Partnering with NGO - Students Raise $10,000, and Take Classroom Projects All the Way to Central America
Students from Brown University's Men's Lacrosse Program Raised $10,000 for the non profit Sustainable Harvest International (SHI), the largest donation from a student group SHI has received to date; and students spent a semester developing an economic plan for SHI, and then went all the way to Central America to see how effective it would be. - November 07, 2009 - Sustainable Harvest International
Quincy Business, Prism Energy Services, Saving the Environment One Cubical at a Time
Prism Energy Services is relocating to a new, green office space at 1150 Hancock Street in Quincy, MA. ”Being Seen As Green” continues to be the forefront of Prism Energy Service’s mission, and this move is no exception. By creating environmentally friendly office surroundings, Prism will be keeping over 3000 pounds of waste from entering landfills and polluting the environment. - November 07, 2009 - Prism Energy Services
One-Stop-Shopping for Industrial Products Focus of New Website
Need industrial or mobile hydraulics? Automation controls? Aerospace components? Heavy equipment solutions? Fabricated parts? Or any of thousands of quality industrial components? - November 06, 2009 - Reliance Community Church
Penneco’s Participation in Education Improvement Tax Credit Program Helps Students Attend Harvest Baptist Academy
Penneco, an oil and gas exploration company, will redirect $25,000 in 2009 and 2010 to The Children’s Scholarship Fund of PA – a non-profit scholarship organization that provides financial aid to qualified students who wish to attend faith-based elementary or secondary schools in Western Pennsylvania. - November 06, 2009 - Penneco Oil Company
Citizens Demanding Vaccination Choice Carry Republican Chris Christie to New Jersey Governorship
In an unprecedented and historic move, Chris Christie put pen to paper last week and made an official campaign promise to citizens of New Jersey in support of vaccination choice. He further cemented his position on live radio with Don Imus, by becoming the first gubernatorial candidate to utter the... - November 06, 2009 - Life Health Choices
Blindsgalore Gives Customers a Helping Hand
Customers submit photos of their design dilemma for free custom advice on the Blindsgalore Blog at www.blindsgaloreblog.com - November 05, 2009 - Blindsgalore
Sol Unveils New aiSUN™, Next Generation in Solar Light Intelligence
aiSUN™ CPU now makes solar lighting the logical choice for most outdoor lighting applications. - November 05, 2009 - Sol Inc (Solar Outdoor Lighting)
Madison Valley Montana Community Wind Opportunity Workshop
The Montana Farmers Union (MFU) and Agri Energy LLC, a Montana based company, in conjunction with a group of wind enthusiasts from the Madison Valley, will host an information meeting regarding the development of landowner community wind projects. The meeting is Thursday, November 12, 2009, at the... - November 05, 2009 - Praxis Strategy Group
Aggregate Industries Celebrates Green Star Certification at North Grafton Ready Mix Plant
Aggregate Industries Northeast Region celebrates the Green-Star Certification of its North Grafton Ready Mix plant in North Grafton, Massachusetts. The North Grafton Ready Mix Plant was recognized by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association for its Environmental Management System (EMS) as a... - November 04, 2009 - Aggregate Industries Northeast Region
Utilities Are Invited to Shed Light on Energy Efficiency
Electric utilities across the country are invited to help bring consumers out of the dark about the importance of energy efficiency. Power companies can now provide easy access to information about their energy efficiency programs at no charge on www.ziptogreen.com, a new one-stop online resource... - November 04, 2009 - ZiptoGreen
Small EPS Compactor
Hasswell Technologies, a manufacturer of solid waste size reduction machines from China, announced availability of small EPS compactors available to the world market. This newly developed Styrofoam compactor is an excellent option for size reduction of polystyrene foam, both packaging blocks and... - November 03, 2009 - Hasswell Technologies Ltd.
SABIA, Inc. Introduces SABIA X1 Series of Integrated Bulk Material Analyzers
SABIA, Inc. the global leader in advanced elemental analysis announced the launch of the SABIA X1 Series, a more compact line of customizable on-belt elemental analyzers and the most recent addition to the SABIA analyzer family. SABIA serves coal mines, coal preparation plants, coal-fired power... - November 02, 2009 - SABIA, Inc.
Desktop Precision Injection Molder from China
Harden Industries Ltd., in cooperation with National Engineering Center of Polymer Processing, has developed the first Desktop Precision Injection Molder in China. This exciting small precision injection molding machines is excellent for modeling, process testing, sample preparation testing,... - November 02, 2009 - Harden Industries Ltd.
Campsite and Manor with Guestrooms and Holiday Flats
Holiday paradise Gut Horn on the lake Waginger See impresses by its successful combination of campsite and holiday resort. - November 01, 2009 - Michael Stepper
ACE Appoints Pic Walker as Executive Director
ACE :: Alliance for Climate Education, a national nonprofit that offers dynamic climate change education programs for high schools, today announced the appointment of Pic Walker as its Executive Director. Walker has worked with ACE since late 2008 as Deputy Director with responsibility for leading... - November 01, 2009 - ACE :: Alliance for Climate Education
The Longmont ENERGY STAR® New Home Bonanza Featuring ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes – Running November 7th & 8th
The ENERGY STAR® New Home Bonanza, part of the Northern Colorado ENERGY STAR® Homes Program, will run from November 7-8th, 2009. Homes will be open between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. This fall event offers Free tours of beautiful, comfortable and energy-efficient new homes in the Longmont, Colorado area. - October 30, 2009 - Northern Colorado ENERGY STAR Homes
What U.S. Business Travelers Are Thinking About Telepresence
November 12th web conference to provide data and analysis on telepresence trends in the U.S. from a recent, comprehensive study by Haddock Research & Branding. - October 30, 2009 - AltaTerra Research
Cypher International Ltd Develops New Dust Control Systems and Formulation
A new formula recently produced for dust control on unpaved roads has been made in a super concentrated blend, which provides significant environmental benefits. Dust Stop, a 100% environmentally friendly / biodegradable one-of product produced by Cypher Environmental Ltd, has been perfected and... - October 30, 2009 - Cypher International Ltd
Cypher International Ltd. - Environmental Treatment Company’s President is Awarded the First Ever James H. Jarrett Award of Excellence in Global Marketing
In honor of the founder of this renowned institute, James H. Jarrett, F.C.Inst.M. and members who excel in the professional discipline of marketing at the world level, the institute has inaugurated the highly prestigious James H. Jarrett Award of Excellence by presenting it to Norm Burns,... - October 30, 2009 - Cypher International Ltd
Rosendin Electric Names Sam Lamonica as New CIO
New Chief Information Officer Appointment Paves the Way for Rosendin Electric to Expand with the Latest Construction Industry Technology. - October 30, 2009 - Rosendin Electric
AltaTerra Research and the City of Palo Alto to Present Leading Practices on How to Implement Carbon Management and Achieve Operational Cost Savings
On November 11th, AltaTerra Research and the City of Palo Alto will share leading management practices, tools, and an implementation case study on integrated, cross-departmental solutions for tracking and reducing carbon emissions, and related resource costs. - October 29, 2009 - AltaTerra Research
AltaTerra Research Sees Growing Interest in Carbon Reduction Strategies for Data Centers
A changing regulatory environment is prompting new long-term thinking about carbon among data center operators. Turnout for expert panel reveals growing interest in strategies for reducing data center carbon emissions. - October 29, 2009 - AltaTerra Research
Bold Ventures Inc. Appoints Director
Bold Ventures Inc. (TSX.V: BOL) (“Bold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Derrick Strickland, MBA, P.Geo., to the Board of Directors. Mr. Strickland is an independent geological consultant. He is a registered professional geologist with Association... - October 29, 2009 - Bold Ventures Inc.
Premium Exploration Closes First Tranche of Private Placement
Premium Exploration Inc. (TSX VENTURE:PEM) ("Premium") is pleased to announce that it has completed the first tranche of a non-brokered private placement previously announced on October 20, 2009. As a result, the Company has issued 7,145,000 units at a price of $0.20 per unit for gross... - October 28, 2009 - Premium Exploration Inc.
DAO Mining Corporation is Expanding Into Mongolia
DAO Mining Corporation are predicting the sprawling desert country of Mongolia will become the future’s big resource story, following a landmark agreement with the government to develop one of the Asia’s largest copper-and-gold deposits. The deal, which also involves the mining giant... - October 28, 2009 - DAO Mining Corporation
Successful Participation of NaturCert at ITB Asia 2009
NaturCert's participation to ITB Asia 2009 has been marked with great success and expanded development opportunities for the Asian region. - October 26, 2009 - NaturCert E.E.
Installation of Energy Automation Systems, Inc. (EASI) Technologies Provides Verizon Center with Energy Savings of $25,000 Per Month
Energy Automation Systems and its affiliate EnergyPro LLC of Potomac, Md., worked together to provide the savings. EnergyPro LLC conducted a detailed energy survey of the Verizon Center. - October 26, 2009 - Energy Automation Systems
Aquatic Weed Removal Made Easy - Easier and Faster Than Any Other Hand Tool
Justo Zarazua, a Pinconning man and retired tool designer, has invented an alternative to back-breaking aquatic weed removal methods; an affordable method to remove aquatic weeds safely and efficiently. The Weedgator™ is a five-foot long environmentally-friendly weed cutter that is easy to handle; weighing in at a mere two pounds. - October 25, 2009 - JZ Design
SAAW International Launches Meat Free Monday
Currently a number of campaigns have sprung up aimed at persuading governments around the world to declare every Monday a meat free day in an effort to tackle climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Not only is meat production hugely carbon intensive but it is also responsible for 70% of the deforestation occurring in the Amazon rainforests, as trees are felled so that crops can be grown to feed livestock. - October 25, 2009 - Society for the Advancement of Animal Wellbeing
Burnt Out Economy Finds New Life with Green Technology
'Green jobs' are supported by the Senate on the week that Utilities leaders meet to refine operations – but have they missed the Green Rush? - October 25, 2009 - Next Generation Utilities
Third Quarter Results 2009
The executive committee of Euronav NV (EuroNext Brussels: Eurn) today reported its financial results for the three months ended 30th September 2009. - October 25, 2009 - Euronav NV
Business Guru Bob Willard on Sustainability Champions
AltaTerra Research announces event series featuring renowned author Bob Willard. In web conference format, Mr. Willard will discuss sustainability champions on November 4th and the business case for sustainability on December 10th. - October 25, 2009 - AltaTerra Research
GreenCitizens.net Announced as the Official Online Media Partner for 350.org
GreenCitizens.net, the Green Citizens Network, will now be the official online media partner for 350.org in South Asia. - October 24, 2009 - First Carbon
Siemens AG and Bull SAS Announce Patent License Agreements for Printed Circuit Board Technology
Siemens AG, a global leader in electrical engineering and electronics, today announced that they have entered into a series of patent license agreements with Bull SAS, experts in open, flexible and secure information systems and one of Europe's leading players in the IT industry. - October 24, 2009 - Siemens AG