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TGI Solar Files Annual Report on Form 10-K for Fiscal Year Ended July 31, 2016
TGI Solar Power Group Inc. (TSPG), a diversified technology company today announced that it has filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 31, 2016. TGI recently announced that has filed its initial Form 10 Registration Statement ("Form 10") with the U.S. Securities and... - November 17, 2016 - TGI Solar Power Group Inc
Solar FlexRack Completes Independent Technical Assessment of TD Turnkey Solar Tracker to Underpin Its Bankability
Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and tracking solutions, announced today that Black & Veatch has performed a bankability study of its TDPTM Turnkey Tracker. The technical report covers the tracker’s design,... - November 17, 2016 - Solar FlexRack
Keep Irving Beautiful Congratulates Barton Elementary - Students and Staff Collect 86,240 Pounds of Paper
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB), the Irving Independent School District (IISD) and the City of Irving Parks Department hosted the annual Arbor Day Celebration at Barton Elementary School Nov. 11. In its eighth year, the event honors an Irving Independent School for its outstanding paper recycling... - November 16, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
A New Regional SolarOrganite® Biosolids Treatment Facility is Being Installed in Central Florida by Double C Bar Ranch
A New Regional SolarOrganite® Biosolids Treatment Facility in Central Florida. Double C Bar Ranch near St. Cloud is currently having a SolarOrganite® Biosolids Treatment Facility installed on their 4,000 acres to protect the environment and make a Class AA/EQ State Licensed Fertilizer. It will be up and running in just a few months. - November 15, 2016 - Solarorganite, LLC
SME Appoints Regional Vice Presidents and Regional Office Managers
SME President and CEO Mark K. Kramer, PE announced the appointment of several individuals in the firm’s regional offices to new leadership roles. The following individuals have been named Regional Vice Presidents: - Paul C. Larsen, PE – Southern Region (Indianapolis, IN and... - November 15, 2016 - SME
Plexus Recycling Technologies and Recon Service Inc. Partner Up to Change the Future of Waste Sorting with ZenRobotics Unit
Plexus Recycling Technologies announces that Austin recycling company, Recon Services Inc./973 Materials will be the first facility in the US to install a ZenRobotics sorting line in their C&D Recycling Facility. “Plexus Recycling Technologies is extremely excited to work with Recon... - November 15, 2016 - Plexus Recycling Technologies
Torchlight Energy Enters Farm-Out Agreement on Its Marcelina Creek Project
Torchlight Energy Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRCH) ("Torchlight" or the "Company"), today announced that the Company has entered into a farm-out agreement with PetroBridge Energy for the Johnson #4 well in its Marcelina Creek Project in Wilson County, TX. The Johnson #4 well is a... - November 14, 2016 - PetroBridge Energy
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell and Councilmember Joey Manahan Perform Blessing Ceremony Celebrating Commissioning of Second Digester at the Sand Island Wastewater Treatment
Providing increased capacity for wastewater treatment & biosolids recycling, the new digester allows for continuous operation while accommodating regional development - November 12, 2016 - Synagro Technologies, Inc.
Third Time’s a Charm for Huawei as Exclusive Diamond Sponsor for WAPIC in Lagos in November
The well-known global information and telecommunication giant, Huawei, will return as the exclusive diamond sponsor for the third time in a row for the upcoming WAPIC (West African Power Industry Convention) taking place in Lagos from 23-24 November. “We are absolutely thrilled that Huawei... - November 12, 2016 - Future Energy Nigeria
Solar FlexRack’s Director is Presenting at the Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association (MnSEIA) Midwest Gateway to Solar Conference
Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and tracking solutions, announced today that Sasha Honsl, Solar FlexRack’s Director of Business Development, will present Tuesday, November 15th on the racking panel session at MnSEIA... - November 12, 2016 - Solar FlexRack
Florida Coach Transit Companies Reducing Diesel Regeneration Cycles – ECOFuelMax
All Transportation Department’s continually experience negative issues with Diesel Regeneration Cycles and Diesel Particulate Filters. - November 12, 2016 - ECO Fuel Systems, LLC
Door to Door Secure Hard Drive Shredding Arrives in Toronto
The Electronic Recycling Association launches mobile hard drive shredding in Ontario. - November 12, 2016 - Electronic Recycling Association
The 2016 TEAM User Group Conference - a Huge Success
TEAM’s annual User Group Conference was a huge success and attendees were able to discuss water market reform, cloud computing and future developments amongst other hot topics. - November 11, 2016 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
Igloo SR250HP-3 and Igloo SR350HP-3: GlacialTech’s New Heat Pipe Heatsinks
Ideal for high wattage bay light applications from 200W to 350W. - November 10, 2016 - GlacialTech Inc
Sustainable Architect Wolfgang Frey Travels with German Minister for Economic Affairs, Sigmar Gabriel to China
In early November 2016, Wolfgang Frey travelled with the German Minister for Economic Affairs, Sigmar Gabriel and a distinguished trade delegation to China. It marks the second time that the urban planner has travelled to China on a mission to spread his ideas about sustainability amongst policy-makers there. - November 10, 2016 - Frey Architekten
Talent Development Program 6 2016 Improve Transafe Indonesia’s Employee Service to Customer
Employees in big corporations are called “Talent.” These Talents have to be improving to grow the company as well as so the customers feel the impact the customer experience within the company. Transafe Indonesia successfully conducts Sixth Talent Development Program that will increase their employee capability. - November 10, 2016 - Transafe Indonesia
Africa Rural Electrification to Power-Up This Month at 3rd Africa Mini Grids Summit 2016 in Dar es Salaam
The 3rd Africa Mini Grids Summit 2016 will convene this month on November 28-29 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. - November 10, 2016 - Magenta Global Pte Ltd
Old Computers Getting a Second Chance in Toronto
The Electronic Recycling Association announces a new full-service depot in Toronto. - November 09, 2016 - Electronic Recycling Association
Bentek Sells More Than 50MW of Second Generation Arc-Fault Combiners (AF2)
Bentek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of products for the commercial and utility PV solar market announced today that it has received UL 1699B certification for its new, ground-mount, PV Arc Fault Circuit Interruption (AFCI) string combiner box, AF2. With orders in excess of 50MW shipping in... - November 09, 2016 - Bentek Corporation
greeNEWit Co-Founder Jason Jannati Joins Leadership Howard County's Class of 2017
Jannati joins the more than 1,000 leaders in business, government, education and the nonprofit sector that have graduated from Leadership Howard County's programs and taken their place as community leaders guiding the future. - November 09, 2016 - greeNEWit
Burn Bans Remain in 76 Out of 82 Counties: Drought Conditions Persist
In Mississippi, 76 out of 82 counties remain under burn bans. The Governor's partial state level ban and all individual county bans remain in effect through the weekend. The dry cold front coming in today will make conditions favorable for an increase in the frequency and severity of wildfire activity. To see a complete list of burn bans in Mississippi, visit: www.mfc.ms.gov/burn-bans - November 06, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Colorado's EcoMark Solar Launches Commercial Division
Businesses along the Front Range that want to save money on energy costs have a new option. Colorado’s EcoMark Solar, recently named as one of the nation’s top residential solar contractors, now helps businesses and government offices with the design, installation and financing of solar... - November 05, 2016 - EcoMark Solar
Wildfire-Related Fatality Reported in Montgomery County
One wildfire-related fatality has been reported in Montgomery County, Miss. The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) would like to express their deepest condolences to those affected by the tragic incident. This incident brings to light the importance of adhering to all burn bans statewide. In Mississippi, 69 out of 82 counties remain under burn bans. The Governor's partial state level burn ban, which offers no exemptions, and all individual county burn bans remain in effect through the weekend - November 05, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Keep Irving Beautiful Volunteers Make a Difference
The University of Dallas (UD) men's lacrosse team and members of Girl Scout Troop 2871 teamed up with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) and the City of Irving Aquatics staff for a paint project at Lively Pointe Youth swimming pool facility. The group of 18 adults and 5 youth added a fresh coat of paint... - November 04, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Baron Energy Inc. Joins with Envestor First, LLC to Accelerate Acquisitions in South Texas
Baron Energy Inc. (Pink Sheets: BROE), an independent crude oil and natural gas company based in San Marcos, Texas, has joined with Envestor First, LLC, Houston, Texas, to assist with business development activities including joint venture partners, additional funding to accelerate growth plans, and investor relations. - November 03, 2016 - Baron Energy Inc.
SolarCraft Installs Solar Power at EnviroCare International; NorthBay Environmental Firm Eliminates their Power Bill with Solar
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 66.4 kW solar panel installation at EnviroCare International in American Canyon, CA. The solar panel system will provide 100% of their power needs, eliminating their power bill and saving the company tens of thousands of dollars every year for decades to come. - November 03, 2016 - SolarCraft
Commonwealth Awards $3.05 Million Infrastructure Grant to Marlborough
MassWorks Grant to fund Rt. 20 renovation, unlock $160 million in commercial development. - November 03, 2016 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
DeLange Named GenPro Chief Operating Officer
GenPro Energy Solutions announced that electric industry veteran Lee DeLange has joined the company as chief operating officer. - November 03, 2016 - GenPro Energy Solutions
Sterling Analytics Launches Incentive Program for LED Retrofit Lighting Projects
Energy Efficiency Program for Southern California utility customers targets lighting system upgrades with incentives that achieve an accelerated payback period and higher return on investment. - November 03, 2016 - Sterling Planet
Bell Flow Systems Introduce Range of Itron Flow Meters
Another renowned supplier added to the company's growing portfolio is Itron. Bell Flow Systems are proud to be supplying an extensive range of water meters, gas meters and heat meters from Itron. Itron’s water meter range includes the Aquadis+; a rotary piston water meter, Woltex Woltmann... - November 03, 2016 - Bell Flow Systems
Barclays and Unreasonable Group Launch Unreasonable Impact in US, Harnessing Capitalism to Solve Major Global Problems
Unreasonable Impact supports entrepreneurs who are collectively generating thousands of jobs on the frontier of the green economy. - November 02, 2016 - Unreasonable Group
On a Mission of Civiliti ... See Things Differently... People Equally
With a uniquely new "self-sustainable" business model, Civiliti launches its Indiegogo Campaign today utilizing EcoArt to support environmental sustainability and human rights non-profits directly. African masks and sculptures, photography, painting, music and other original artisan works... - November 02, 2016 - Civiliti Corporation
WK Dickson's Phil Cannon Appointed to 2nd Term as GAA Corporate Member
Phil Cannon, vice president with W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc., has been appointed to a second term as the Georgia Airport Association (GAA) Corporate Member. Nominations for the office were taken during the association’s annual conference in Jekyll Island, GA on October 27, 2016. Phil has... - November 02, 2016 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Bringing Solar to the Homeless: Volunteers, Enphase, JinkoSolar, and Solplicity Score Win for Committee on the Shelterless
Volunteer Crew to Complete Nonprofit Rooftop Installation - November 02, 2016 - Everybody Solar
KIB and UTD Students Help Make YMCA Fall Festival a Green Event
On Friday, October 28, the Irving Family YMCA was transformed into a Fall Festival, with attendees of all ages dressed in costumes and enjoying the variety of activities that were offered. Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) once again partnered with the YMCA to help make this a “Green Event.”... - November 02, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Lorax Compliance Invites Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Specialists to Learn 8 Reasons to Join the EPR Workshop
Free Webinar will be held on Tuesday, 22nd November, 2016 at 11am (EST) | 4pm (UK) | 5pm (CET). - November 02, 2016 - Lorax Compliance Ltd
SME Appoints New Directors
Chuck Gemayel and Timothy Mitchell Chosen to Fill Strategic Roles as Firm Continues to Grow. - November 01, 2016 - SME
YANMAR America Acquires Land for New Training and Customer Experience Facility
New Facility to be Located in Acworth, Georgia - November 01, 2016 - YANMAR America
SME Recognized for Excellence
Company Receives Top Recognition for Excellence in Human Resources Practices. In addition to being named one of Metropolitan Detroit’s “101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” by the National Association of Business Resources (NABR), SME was awarded the top honor “2016 Elite Award - "Best of the Best Overall Award." - October 31, 2016 - SME
Bell Flow Systems Staff Undertake Product Training on the Plum Mac R6
Bell Flow Systems have introduced a new telemetry system to their portfolio of environmental products. Last month the technical sales team were invited over to Bialystok in Poland for product training on the Plum Mac R6 – an intelligent readout and data logger. - October 31, 2016 - Bell Flow Systems
Marlborough Unemployment Falls 50% in Four Years to 15-Year Low
Unemployment fell to 2.7% in September, a number not seen since 2001. - October 30, 2016 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
This is a Very Exciting Time for the Electricity Sector Across West Africa Says WAPIC Sponsor Lucy Electric
“Forward-looking governments in the region are proactively developing infrastructure and we anticipate continued investment in the short and medium term. As such this is a very exciting time for the electricity sector across West Africa and at Lucy Electric we hope to play a key part in helping to make this a reality,” says Rick St John, Regional Director Africa at Lucy Electric, a global secondary distribution leader in the electricity sector and a platinum sponsor at the upcoming WAPIC. - October 30, 2016 - Future Energy Nigeria
Rain Bird Irrigation System Helps Bring New Life to Turf Grass on the National Mall in Washington, DC
Over the past nine years, the highly visible grass along the National Mall in Washington, D.C. has been under renovation. Running from the Capitol building to the Lincoln Memorial, this newly restored 18-plus-acre national park now includes a state-of-the-art Rain Bird irrigation system to help it remain pristine year round. Rain Bird is proud to be part of this important project to restore and beautify our nation. - October 30, 2016 - Rain Bird
Hundreds Attend Job Fair as Marlborough Unemployment Hits 15-Year Low
Marlborough unemployment rate falls to lowest level since May 2001. - October 29, 2016 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Source Molecular Supports 3 Conferences in October
Source Molecular Corporation sponsored three separate conferences in Michigan, Texas and Montana this October, emphasizing the importance of identifying sources of water pollution in solving water quality related problems. Source Molecular’s Grace Anderson attended the Water... - October 29, 2016 - Source Molecular Corporation
SGS Academy Offers FSPCA Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) for Human Food Training
Become a FSMA preventive controls qualified individual with FSPCA PCQI training from SGS. - October 29, 2016 - SGS
Source Molecular Attends 12th CASQA Conference
Source Molecular Corporation once again makes an appearance at the annual conference hosted by the California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA). The 12th conference was held on September 12 to 14, 2016, at Paradise Point in San Diego with the theme “Stormwater Evolution: Source to... - October 28, 2016 - Source Molecular Corporation
BAM Superior Solutions to Deliver 170kW Commercial Solar Power System for Sedona Public Library
BAM Superior Solutions (http://www.bamsuperiorsolutions.com) announced today plans for a 170 kilowatt Commercial Solar Power System to provide electricity for the nonprofit Sedona Public Library. The renewable energy system consists of solar arrays installed on the roof of the Library as well as on... - October 28, 2016 - BAM Superior Solutions
Test Confirms ePIPE's LeadSmart™ Technology Brings Lead Levels Into Compliance with EPA Guidelines
A lead test recently conducted after an ePIPE restoration project revealed the patented epoxy coating is the fastest method to safely bring lead leaching into compliance. Independent test results showed that after ePIPE was applied to the lead pipes, lead leaching in the tap water was reduced to levels far below the United States EPA’s cutoff of 15ppb. Not only do the public mains and branch lines need to be protected, but the pipes inside buildings and homes may also have lead contributors. - October 27, 2016 - Pipe Restoration Technologies, LLC
How Does Saving a Wildebeest Migration Help Giraffes?
Understanding interactions among species assists wildlife conservation. The seasonal presence of thousands of migratory wildebeests reduces local lion predation on giraffe calves, resulting in greater survival of giraffes. Conservation of disappearing migratory wildlife has positive ripples throughout the ecosystem. - October 27, 2016 - Wild Nature Institute