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Texas Right of Way Associates Has Partnered with Tarrant County College to Provide Certified CEUs for Their Right of Way Training Class
Texas Right of Way Associates will hold an in depth training class October 31st, 2009 at the Barnett Shale Training Center located in the Cultural District of Fort Worth. The class is titled Right of Way Agent Training Program and will provide intense knowledge and skills necessary for new right of... - October 17, 2009 - TRWA, Inc.
U.S. Department of Energy Awards Thermablok-Insulated “Refract House” First Place in Architecture in the 2009 Solar Decathlon Competition
Team California took the lead in the U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon by winning the architecture contest with a score of 98 out of a possible 100. A jury of professional architects praised the Refract House, calling it “beautiful in every respect,” and applauding Team California’s student architects and designers for its "excellent project documentation, crystal-clear concept, and successful translation of regional architecture." - October 17, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Clean Coal Helps China Move Towards Energy Independence, Again
Clean Coal company Global Partners United signs second multi million dollar deal with Chinese company in less than sixty days using Bixby Energy's technology that cuts emissions by 60% to help clean up China's environment. - October 17, 2009 - Global Partners United
PA Group Goes Nationwide Again
The PA Group are an asbestos services company who have recently secured a number of prestigious contracts. These clients include, Safestore, Focus DIY, Virgin Media and The Royal Air Force. These contracts will allow the company to continue successfully trading through these difficult economic times. - October 17, 2009 - PA Group
Breitling Oil and Gas Corp. Readies 2009 Drilling Plan for BREITLING-STAR #1 Project
Breitling Oil and Gas Corp. plans to spud the BREITLING-STAR #1, its first well in its Hardeman Basin project, in the fourth quarter of 2009. Breitling presently owns a 25% working interest in approximately 850 acres onshore in Hardeman County, Texas. This leasehold position consists of multiple... - October 16, 2009 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Organic Bug Joins with Piggy Paint to Support the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life
OrganicBug.com, an online retailer offering sustainable products that promote healthy lifestyles, announced today that it would take part in the fight against breast cancer by supporting the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, a 24 hour life-changing event that gives local communities a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease.. - October 16, 2009 - Organic Bug
TNR Gold Corp Acquires Large Rare-Earth Elements Target in Ontario
TNR Gold Corp. (“TNR” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the acquisition by staking of the Big Beaverhouse carbonatite complex located 450 kilometres north of Thunder Bay in northwestern Ontario. Key point summary: - The Big Beaverhouse is one of the largest... - October 16, 2009 - TNR Gold Corp / International Lithium Corp
GlacialTech Invites All to Hong Kong International Lighting Fair 2009
GlacialTech Inc., provider of LED lighting solutions invites all to Hong Kong International Lighting Fair 2009. - October 16, 2009 - GlacialTech Inc
Clean Air Action Corporation Receives CDM Validation for Their Award Winning Environmental Initiative, TIST
Farmers in India and Africa have planted more than 7 million trees as a part of the Clean Air Action Corporation's (CAAC) international award winning environmental initiative TIST (The International Small Group and Tree Planting Program). TIST has received validation under the United Nations international treaty for global climate change program Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). - October 15, 2009 - clean Air Action Corporation
First-Ever Ultralight-Aircraft Webcam Will Provide a Window Seat During Aircraft-Guided Whooping Crane Migration
Operation Migration Inc. (OM) and WildEarth.tv (WE) are thrilled to announce the launch of a “TrikeCam” -- the first-ever webcam mounted on an ultralight-aircraft. The TrikeCam will provide online viewers with never before seen live views of Whooping Cranes in flight as they follow OM’s ultralights from their summer home in Central Wisconsin to their winter habitat on Florida’s Gulf coast. - October 15, 2009 - Operation Migration USA Inc
Realtors Lacking Green Listings Can Now List Their Name and Website
As the green real estate market slowly grows, there's still many green Realtors and Brokers that don't have any green homes to list - yet many are still looking for the exposure their truly deserve for all their green commitment and added green education. - October 15, 2009 - Listed Green LLC
Event to Feature ‘Cowboy Vet,’ Whose Book Will be Released as a Movie
Online auction, dinner event featuring speaker on wild horse issue to benefit horse rescue. - October 15, 2009 - Refuge Farms Horse Rescue & Sanctuary
NJ Rallies Again for Vaccination Choice at William Paterson University on October 16, Large Numbers of Concerned Voters Gather at Governor's Debate in Wayne, NJ
With pandemic swine flu dominating the headlines, and half of all adults refusing to get the controversial new H1N1 vaccine, there is heightened awareness about importance of vaccination choice. Hundreds of voters, parents, health care workers, students and concerned citizens expected to gather to send a strong message to the three candidates for governor and all major press outlets on site covering the gubernatorial debate. - October 15, 2009 - Life Health Choices
Sustainable Atlanta Elects Wicker of UPS as Advisory Board President
UPS Veteran Expands Role in Environmental Policy and Programming Arena. Sustainable Atlanta has elected, Scott Wicker, Vice President of Sustainability and Corporate Plant Engineering for UPS, as the new president of the Sustainable Atlanta Advisory Board. Wicker expands his previous role on the board of the non-profit group charged with driving policy and programming efforts for Atlanta. - October 15, 2009 - Clean Cities Atlanta
NaturCert Announces Launch of New International Website
NaturCert today announced the launch of its new international website www.naturcert.com. - October 15, 2009 - NaturCert E.E.
LifeSpan to Receive Recycler of the Year Award
LifeSpan Technology Recycling announced today that it will be presented with WasteCap Nebraska’s Recycler of the Year Award at WasteCap’s 2009 annual membership meeting and awards luncheon. The award is presented each year to a service provider that has shown innovation in making... - October 14, 2009 - LifeSpan
ISE Corp Continues to Build Its Engineering Leadership Team with the Appointment of Dr. Andrew Worley, Vice President of Program Management
As part of ISE Corp.’s strategy of furthering its technological leadership in hybrid-electric drive systems and high value components, the company has broadened its leadership in engineering and program management with the addition of Dr. Andrew Worley as VP of Program... - October 14, 2009 - ISE Corporation
"Joy Fabiano Goes to Boot Camp" Presenting GI Joy’s Fall Runway Show
Joy Fabiano presents GI Joy’s Fall Runway Show featuring the company’s fall/winter collection of recycled handbags. Owner & Designer, Rachel Sanches, single-handedly produced this season’s handbags, which are predominately military themed and constructed from local service... - October 14, 2009 - Joy Fabiano
USBCI Connects with Homeowners to Provide Answers to Defective Drywall Questions
A discussion panel comprised of 15 top experts which is “Open to the Public” allows homeowners to get their questions answered on defective Chinese drywall, its effects to property values and health concerns. - October 13, 2009 - USBCI
D & R Energy Services, Inc. Helping Michigan Electric Utility Customers Light Their Own Way
D & R Energy Services, Inc. is helping Michigan's utility customers see the light when it comes to solar energy. With many incentives and tax breaks consumers have never seen a better time to turn "Green." - October 13, 2009 - D & R Energy Services, Inc
Over $46,000 Raised at Riverside (CA) Humane Society Pet Adoption Center’s 12th Annual Comedy Night
A Riverside couple who are long-time supporters of the society and two business owners were presented special awards. A Temecula resident won the Las Vegas entertainment raffle prize. - October 12, 2009 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Icy Williams to Spearhead National Initiative for Small Business Sustainability
Icy L. Williams, former Corporate Supplier Diversity leader at Procter & Gamble, is serving as chairperson of the National Sustainability Coalition. The nonprofit initiative brings together an impressive group of environmental engineer/scientists, business development professionals and... - October 11, 2009 - National Sustainability Coalition
Market Introduction of the SilverSchmidt Concrete Test Hammer
Proceq launches the new SilverSchmidt Concrete Test Hammer, integrating mechanics, transducer and interface/display electronics in a compact lightweight body. - October 11, 2009 - Proceq Asia Pte Ltd
Thermablok® Welcomes Sprint to the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2009 Solar Decathlon Team
Sprint joins a distinguished roster of corporate benefactors like Tampa-based Thermablok to sponsor this year’s competitors, who represent 20 universities from around the world, all vying to design, construct and operate the most aesthetic, energy-efficient, and self-sustaining solar-powered house. - October 10, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
EnerNOC’s Monitoring-Based Commissioning Solution Named Platts Global Energy Awards Finalist for Commercial Technology of the Year
EnerNOC, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENOC), a leading provider of clean and intelligent energy solutions, announced today that EnerNOC’s Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx) energy efficiency solution has been named a finalist in the 11th Annual Platts Global Energy Awards in the Commercial Technology of... - October 10, 2009 - EnerNOC, Inc.
Home Energy Audit Can Uncover Energy-Usage Inefficiencies
Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner Dan Paulovich recently opened his home energy auditing business in the Birmingham-area. Audit offers an objective analysis of a home’s energy efficiency and solutions to any home discomforts. Acting as an “energy adviser,” he’ll teach homeowners how to save energy and reduce energy costs. - October 10, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
The Green Education Foundation (GEF) Launches Largest Educational Online Community
The Green Education Foundation (GEF) has launched its new website, which features the largest school-based online educational community of all time. - October 10, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green Education Foundation (GEF) and Lowe's Are Calling on 10,000 Schools to Plant Gardens in 2010 During "Green Thumb Challenge"
The Green Education Foundation (GEF) and Lowe’s announced today the launch of a nationwide gardening initiative--the Green Thumb Challenge. GEF’s goal is to enlist 10,000 schools and youth groups from across the country to plant indoor or outdoor gardens in the spring of... - October 10, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Is Diversity Awareness Important in Business?
SafetySkills™ encourages employers to celebrate Diversity Awareness Month. - October 10, 2009 - SafetySkills
How Does a Lighting Designer Light a Finish Line?
Lighting Designer, Avraham Mor, Among the Youngest to Achieve Professional IALD Designation While Training for Triathlon. - October 10, 2009 - Lightswitch Architectural
Skyward Solar Power Provides 21st Century Energy Independence to the Triangle and Surrounding Areas
Skyward Solar Power designs and installs solar power systems in North Carolina and throughout the Southeastern United States. From solar electricity to solar hot water heaters to solar pool heaters, Skyward makes sustainable, green technology available to homes and businesses. - October 10, 2009 - Skyward Solar Power
Blindsgalore Celebrates 11th Anniversary with 30% Off Entire Selection
Blindsgalore is celebrating eleven years in business and more than one million window treatments sold. Customers are invited to join the celebration with special Anniversary discounts. - October 10, 2009 - Blindsgalore
Florence Reed, Founder and President of Sustainable Harvest International, Appointed Delegate to Groundbreaking Poverty Alleviation Summit
Florence Reed and 250 other major agents of social change will convene at the Opportunity Collaboration on October 17th, World Poverty Day, to discuss how to alleviate poverty. - October 10, 2009 - Sustainable Harvest International
"The Economic Report" to Feature Nexus Engineering
Nexus Engineering is pleased to announce its involvement in an upcoming segment of “The Economic Report” focusing on topics, trends and issues related to “Leading Developments in Nuclear Power” as part of the show’s Energy Solutions for the 21st Century... - October 10, 2009 - Nexus Engineering
iPOWER! Announces the High-Efficiency 280Watts Polycrystalline Solar Panels in the Market
Green Leaf Sourcing LLC. announced that the company's ipower! series polycrystalline PV panels will be released to market early October. Working with OEM manufacturers, the Green Leaf Source LLC. will bring the most powerful PV panel to the market to ease the design and installation of solar... - October 09, 2009 - Green Leaf Sourcing LLC.
Solar Companies Prepare for 2010 at U.S. Market Outlook Web Conference
Market authority Larry Sherwood to present U.S. solar market trends, including preliminary results for 2009 and projections for 2010, at October 20th web conference from AltaTerra Research. - October 09, 2009 - AltaTerra Research
Palo Alto Cuts Carbon with Hara
A new case study from AltaTerra Research examines the implementation of Hara carbon management software by the city of Palo Alto, California to track municipal greenhouse gas emissions and energy, water and other resource use. - October 09, 2009 - AltaTerra Research
GVI. Volunteer Abroad 365 Days a Year. Even 25th December.
The festive season come December 25th does not always have to be about turkey, tinsel, stuffing and stress. If you have ever thought of giving it a miss but never quite managed, then GVI are ready to make this a reality… - October 09, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Discovery Channel Features the Vyouz Network’s Reuse Websites
Discovery Real Time’s new TV series “the nations favourite builder” takes up the challenge of helping families enhance their homes for very little cash. Reclamation experts find everything they need by rummaging through skips (dumpsters in the US) and builders cast offs and using... - October 08, 2009 - Vyouz Ltd
Diamond Awards GMS Two Accommodation Projects
Global Maritime Solutions, LLC provides marine accommodations, offshore and onshore buildings, interior outfitting and refurbishment services to the international marine and oil & gas markets. - October 08, 2009 - Global Maritime Solutions, LLC
Stream Energy to Host Dallas-Area Ignite Academy October 10
Event Designed to Train Ignite Associates on How to Master the Ignite Opportunity, Notes Ignite Founder Chris Domhoff and Stream Chairman Rob Snyder. - October 08, 2009 - Stream Energy
Intuitive Concepts Receives 2009 Best of Columbus Award for Feng Shui Services
The U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) has nominated Intuitive Concepts in 2009's Best of Columbus Award for Feng Shui Services. The company, established in 1998, is honored to have this title added to their yearly awards of excellence. - October 08, 2009 - Intuitive Concepts, Inc.
Grey Wolves Hunted Again - from Endangered to Fair Game
With the judicial decision to allow the controlled hunting of Grey Wolves, hunters and townspeople take action. And they have more than pitchforks and torches. - October 07, 2009 - Fred Smilek's Society to Save Endangered Species
Dynaflow Demonstrates New Gas-Liquid Separation Technology on NASA Zero Gravity Research Flight
Dynaflow, Inc.®, a leader in research and development services and products in fluid dynamics, today announced the successful trial of their DynaSwirl® gas – liquid separator on a NASA Microgravity Research Flight. The flight experiments also involved use of a DynaSwirl® bubble... - October 07, 2009 - Dynaflow, Inc
ZE PowerGroup Inc. Sponsors SolArc Ascent 2009
ZE PowerGroup is pleased to have sponsored and attended the SolArc Ascent 2009 event Sept 22-24. The event took place at La Torretta Del Lago Resort & Spa in Montgomery, Texas, where ZE was able to meet with SolArc’s executives, clients and partners. Throughout the event, ZE had the... - October 07, 2009 - ZE PowerGroup
Lightswitch Architectural Shines New Light on Chicago Skyline
After decades, exciting new lighting designed by Lightswitch Architectural truly makes a difference to the skyline in a city already known for its breathtaking architecture and silhouette and energizes the windy city. - October 07, 2009 - Lightswitch Architectural
PaceControls Continues Hiring, Partnering Growth
PaceControls today announced several recent staff additions, as it builds staff and relationships nationally and internationally. Robert Shaw has joined PaceControls as Senior Vice President, Business Development & Partnering. Mr. Shaw is a senior HVAC industry executive with a distinguished... - October 06, 2009 - PaceControls
New Website Helps Consumers Save Money and Energy with CFL Deals
Announcing the launch of SwitchTheBulb.com -- a website designed to help consumers save money and energy by locating bargains on CFL bulbs, including incentive programs from utility companies nationwide and special savings from major retailers. - October 06, 2009 - SwitchTheBulb.com
Cleantech Portal RE:SEARCH Now Free of Charge
Research portal www.renewable-energy-search.com for market research studies in the area of the cleantech business offers its services now for free. Clients have access to a keyword-driven search engine to find significant information about the green business. - October 06, 2009 - RE:SEARCH GmbH
U S Building Consultants, Inc. Considers Homeowners the Winners with New Certified Protocols
The homeowners wanted back the value of their homes and they wanted assurance that the fix was not going to be a band-aid type repair. Armed with this information, USBCI and the DDIA launched a six month pursuit in designing a cost effective protocol that would insure homeowners would only have to go through this nightmare once. Spending 90% of the time on the solution and 10 % of the time on the problem. - October 05, 2009 - USBCI