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Cooper Oates Air Conditioning Announces Selection of James Biagioni as General Manager of the Service Division
Cooper Oates Air Conditioning (COAC), Northern California’s premier commercial mechanical contractor, is delighted to announce the selection of James Biagioni as General Manager, Service Division. James will be responsible for all operational aspects of the Service Division and to continue... - March 20, 2016 - Cooper Oates Air Conditioning
Islands Society Blog to Feature Expert Interviews
Island Voices provides senior policy makers and other leaders with a platform to share their perspectives on the most important policy issues impacting island communities around the world. - March 19, 2016 - Islands Society
Green Alternative Systems Announces Expansion Into CNG and Alternative Fuel Options
A flood of scientific articles point to the dangers greenhouse gases pose to the environment, especially the emissions created by vehicles. Alternative fuel options are more popular than ever, both with the federal government and consumers. - March 19, 2016 - Green Alternative Systems
Global Waste to Energy Market is Anticipated to Reach Around USD 36.0 Billion by 2020
Market Growth - CAGR of 7.5% between 2015-2020, Market Research Store: Leading Research Firm has added latest report on "Waste to Energy (Thermal and Biological Technology) Market: Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Segment, Trends and Forecast, 2014 – 2020." - March 19, 2016 - Market Research Store
Announcing FoamRecycle, New Company in the Bay Area Offering Foam Recycling Services
FoamRecycle is a new foam recycling company established in San Pablo, Silicon Valley CA, offering foam recycling services. The company accepts EPS, XPS, EPP, and PE foam, either by drop off to its site or by picking up from the customer's location. FoamRecycle owns foam compactors, foam densifiers and foam shredders to compact, melt or grind the foam, thus providing solution to excess scrap foam. - March 18, 2016 - FoamRecycle
Climate-KIC Nominated for Two 2016 Guardian Awards
Climate-KIC, the EU’s main climate innovation initiative, has been shortlisted in the Communicating Sustainability and Collaboration categories of the 2016 Guardian Sustainable Business Awards. - March 18, 2016 - Climate-KIC
RCRA and DOT Training Comes to San Antonio
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA and DOT training in San Antonio, TX. - March 17, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials Training Comes to New Orleans
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA and DOT training in New Orleans, LA. - March 17, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
Kasia, the Most Secure and Affordable Smart Home System, is on Kickstarter and Has Been Fully Funded
Kasia Inc. today announced the reaching of their Kickstarter campaign goal. Kasia is designed to be the most secure and affordable smart home system. Kasia devices include a wall switch, an outlet plug, a remote, sensors and more with prices starting as low as $20 on Kickstarter. All of the... - March 17, 2016 - Kasia Inc
Islands Society Launches Pacific Islands in the Classroom Program
The Islands Society is pleased to announce the launch of an innovative program designed to increase student awareness about Pacific Islands while instilling in students a sense of community engagement and public service. Pacific Islands in the Classroom intends to promote knowledge-sharing among... - March 17, 2016 - Islands Society
Hazmat Training Comes to Jacksonville
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA and DOT training in Jacksonville, FL. - March 16, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training Comes to the Raleigh Area
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory 24-Hour HAZWOPER training in Cary, NC. - March 16, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
BRZL Signs LOI
BRZL - Scepter Holdings, Inc. Announces LOI with MWBE Holding Corp. - March 16, 2016 - Scepter Holdings Inc.
People Development Program 5 2016 Increase Transafe Indonesia Employee Service to Customer
Employees are not robots. They have needs to improve themselves or increase their capability and happiness. Transafe Indonesia successfully conducts Fifth People Development Program that will increase employee capability. This program will impact the service to customers and customer experience of the company. - March 16, 2016 - Transafe Indonesia
Scepter Holdings, Inc. Announces LOI with MWBE Holding Corp
MWBE Holding Corp. is currently under Contract with Maine Woods Biomass Exports, LLC. to acquire 80% of the membership interest in Maine Woods Biomass Exports, LLC. Maine Woods Biomass Exports LLC (MWBE) is a US based Biomass - Wood Chip producer located in Searsport Maine, with a goal of expanding their current operation and developing and building a multifunctional wood chip processing, manufacturing, and log drying facility using Phytosanitation heat treatment. - March 15, 2016 - Scepter Holdings Inc.
SolarCraft Brings Solar Power to Cloverleaf Ranch - Sun Shines on Celebrated Sonoma County Camp
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of solar panels at Cloverleaf Ranch in Santa Rosa, CA. Located on 160 acres of oak tree dotted hills and grazing land in Sonoma County, the camp is now powered by renewable energy, saving the environment from 22 tons of carbon emissions every year. - March 15, 2016 - SolarCraft
African Utility Week's Innovation Hub Calls for Innovators and Inventors in the Energy and Water Industry
Twenty SMEs, start-ups and young innovators will be given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase their new development or invention for the power and water industry at the Innovation Hub taking place during the upcoming African Utility Week in Cape Town from 17-19 May. - March 14, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
BRIDGE Energy Group Helps Worcester, Mass Customers Save $1.25 Million with Pilot Smart Grid Project
BRIDGE Energy Group today announced its participation within National Grid’s Smart Energy Solutions (SES) program. - March 12, 2016 - Bridge Energy Group
The Weidt Group’s David Eijadi and Tom McDougall to Retire in April
Principals at Energy and Software Consulting Firm Position Top Firm Executives for Success in Transition. - March 12, 2016 - The Weidt Group
Islands Society Selects Inaugural Lowcountry Emerging Leader
The Islands Society has selected its inaugural Lowcountry Emerging Leader because of her focus on empowering local communities in the Lowcountry through collaborations with human services and other organizations. - March 12, 2016 - Islands Society
Nationwide Lamp Recycling Company Now Recycles Auto Air Bags (SRS Devices) with Zero Landfill Waste
Lighting Resources, nationwide recycler of fluorescent bulbs since 1989, has added auto air bags and seatbelt pre-tensioners to the list of items it processes. The company's process recovers scrap metal, plastic, and scrap nylon while safely managing detonation and disposal of charge units in compliance with state and federal regulations. - March 12, 2016 - Lighting Resources
Puerto Rican Finalist of International Children’s Peace Prize Recognized as Caribbean Female Leader
The Islands Society recognizes its inaugural Caribbean Female Leader for her notable achievements in bringing awareness to human trafficking on both the local and global level. - March 12, 2016 - Islands Society
EarthShare Welcomes Meri-Margaret Deoudes as New CEO
Innovative Change Agent Joins as Leader of EarthShare, America’s Largest Environmental Engagement Coalition - March 12, 2016 - EarthShare
Rescue Alert - Chi Chi the Quadruple Amputee Golden Retriever Comes Home to America
On Friday the Golden Retriever who was tortured and left for dead in a trash bag in Korea, will conclude her overseas journey and begin her new life at home in the United States. Chi Chi (which means “loving”, in Korean) will arrive at LAX at 1:30PM PST, accompanied by her Korean caretaker, and veterinarian. Before she is united with her new family in Arizona, members of the press are invited to to film the “Welcome Home” celebration. - March 11, 2016 - Animal Rescue Media Education
Utility Bills Slashed by 90% with EnergyONE Solar Panels in Kansas City
EnergyONE solar panels have proved to reduce utility bills by 80-90%. The company uses 100 percent American-made most advanced solar panels and offers a two year Solar Service Plus Maintenance Plan. - March 11, 2016 - EnergyOne LLC
Dacon Completes Major Pipeline Inspection Project in Tianjin, China
Dacon Inspection Services has successfully completed an Ultrasonic Intelligent Pigging inspection of a pipeline for a global oil company in Tianjin, China. - March 11, 2016 - Dacon Inspection Services Co., Ltd.
Sea Islands Society Launches Voices on Hilton Head Island Vision 2030
The Sea Islands Society, a regional society of the Islands Society, recently launched a new community platform for those interested in the future of Hilton Head Island. Hilton Head Island Vision 2030 Voices will focus on ten themes previously identified by the Mayor and Town Council. - March 11, 2016 - Islands Society
Kasco Welcomes Lee Wilson to Sales Team
Kasco is pleased to announce and welcome aquatic biologist Lee Wilson as the newest member of their experienced sales team. Based out of South Carolina, Lee is responsible for maintaining and initiating customer relationships in the southeast region of the United States, contributing to new product... - March 11, 2016 - Kasco Marine
Heat Network Regulations 2014 - Act Now and Avoid Fines
Many landlords are failing to comply with new Heat Network Regulations 2014 because of a lack of awareness. Find out why landlords need to act now. - March 10, 2016 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
Grocery Retailer Lunds & Byerlys Uses Software from kWh360 to Help Manage Energy Efficiency Across 27 Properties
Company cuts energy use by 35% and saves millions of dollars. - March 09, 2016 - kWh360 Inc.
Islands Society Announces African Great Lakes Water Governance Essay Competition
The Islands Society is issuing an open call to young professionals in the Lake Victoria Basin Region to participate in its annual essay competition. This year, the nonprofit is calling upon young professionals to respond to the following question: “How can islanders on the African Great Lakes... - March 09, 2016 - Islands Society
Islands Society Announces Lowcountry in the Asian Century Essay Competition
The Islands Society is issuing an open call to young professionals across the Lowcountry to participate in its annual essay competition. This year, the nonprofit is calling upon young professionals to respond to the following question: “How can we position the Lowcountry to take advantage of... - March 09, 2016 - Islands Society
The Gas to Health Initiative Announces the Launch of Its New Website
The Nigerian health charity Gas to Health Initiative officially announces the launch of its updated website. - March 08, 2016 - Gas to Health Initiative
Chaco Culture National Historic Park Announces Photographer as Inaugural 2016 Artist in Residence
The non-profit National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) in cooperation with the Chaco Culture National Historical Park of the National Park Service, along with the Friends of Chaco Culture National Historical Park announced today that Stan Honda, a photographer will be the park’s March 2016... - March 06, 2016 - National Parks Arts Foundation
ECOlunchbox Debuts New Lunchware Line at Housewares Show
ECOlunchbox (ecolunchboxes.com) will be displaying its innovative new line of plastic-free food packing accessories at the 2016 Home + Housewares Show, March 5th through March 8th in Chicago, IL. - March 05, 2016 - ECOlunchbox
greeNEWit of Columbia, Maryland Named U.S. Chamber Blue Ribbon Small Business Award Winner
greeNEWit Named a Top Business in America by U.S. Chamber - March 05, 2016 - greeNEWit
Ted Walsh Selected as the Inaugural First State National Historical Park Artist-in-Residence
This March, Delaware’s own national park, First State National Historical Park (NHP) will host painter Ted Walsh, of Vineland, NJ. The residency will run from March 3 to April 4, 2016, and the artist will work at various locations around the state-wide park. The National Parks Arts... - March 05, 2016 - National Parks Arts Foundation
African Utility Week Platinum Sponsor Accenture: "Allow Private Sector to Take Part in Utility Projects"
“I’d like to see an increased uptake of As-A-Service models as this allows utilities to leverage private capital to achieve service delivery outcomes by allowing private players to share in the risk and reward related to projects,” this is according to Melusi Maposa,... - March 05, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
NC Life Sciences Start-Up Awarded NSF Phase II Grant Synthetic Alternative to Use of Wild Fish as Bait in a Multi-Billion Dollar Market
Kepley BioSystems, a North Carolina start-up, has been awarded a coveted National Science Foundation (NSF) Phase II SBIR grant for developing a synthetic, environmentally neutral alternative to help stem the continued depletion of wild fish; while at the same time, addressing a multi-billion dollar... - March 04, 2016 - Kepley Biosystems Incorporated
ACQUIP Proudly Announces the Granting of Its Patent for the MAGIE Magnetic-Base
ACQUIP, a leading provider of laser alignment, metrology and 3D Scanning Services, announce today the issuance of U.S Patent No 20150354750 for the adjustable magnetic mount for metrology equipment, the “MAGIE.” This patent confirms ACQUIP’s efforts to deliver quality products... - March 04, 2016 - ACQUIP
Welspun Renewables’ Builds-up Its Investments in Punjab, Expands Solar Portfolio
The latest 4 MW (AC)capacity is in addition to the 32 MW (AC) capacity that was commissioned last year. IPP will be cumulatively generating 54.37 million units of clean energy annually, and will offset 1,481,525 tonnes of CO2 emissions over the next 25 years in the state. - March 04, 2016 - Welspun Renewables
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System for Cloverdale Unified School District - Sonoma County School Reduces Utility Bill and Saves Money
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of solar panels on at Washington Middle School in the Cloverdale Unified School District (CUSD), Cloverdale, CA. The new 102 kW photovoltaic system will reduce their utility grid demand while saving the school district thousands in energy fees every year. - March 03, 2016 - SolarCraft
Storq Closes the Loop with Maternity Wear Recycling Program
Maternity line Storq elevates their sustainability initiatives with 2ReWear apparel recycling program. - March 03, 2016 - 2ReWear
GlacialLight Announces 150 Watt LED Floodlight with Over 16,000 Lumens - GL-FL150
Highly Efficient 111 Lumen per Watt Fixture Replaces 400W Metal Halide Lamps - March 03, 2016 - GlacialTech Inc
African Utility Week Industry Awards: Celebrating African Projects and People Solving the Continent’s Energy Challenges
This year’s African Utility Week Industry Awards will once again honour pioneering utilities, projects and people in the energy and water industry on the continent. - March 03, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Hazmat Training Comes to Charleston
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA, DOT, and IATA training in Charleston, SC. - March 02, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
Hazardous Waste, Transportation, and Environmental Training Comes to Indianapolis
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory, RCRA, DOT, IATA/IMO, and SARA training in Indianapolis, IN. - March 02, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
Pacifica’s Ernest Camacho Appointed to Board of Directors for Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce
Pacifica is pleased to announce that Ernest Camacho, President and Chief Executive Officer for Pacifica Services, Inc. has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce. Board Chairman, Gilbert Vasquez issued the following statement today regarding the... - March 02, 2016 - Pacifica Services Inc
Pacifica’s Charbel Sfeir Selected as Top 20 Under 40 Honoree by ENR California
Pacifica is proud to announce that Charbel Sfeir, a Regional Program Liaison for Pacifica Services, Inc., has been named by Engineering News-Record California (ENR California) as a Top 20 Under 40 honoree. Each year, ENR California honors twenty (20) young professionals under the age of 40 based... - March 02, 2016 - Pacifica Services Inc
Pacifica’s Ernest Camacho Appointed Chairman of Governing Board for Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Pacifica is pleased to announce that Ernest Camacho, President and Chief Executive Officer for Pacifica Services, Inc. has been appointed Chairman of the Governing Board for Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center. “Ernie Camacho has been a stalwart presence on the Governing Board and I am so... - March 02, 2016 - Pacifica Services Inc