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Shoals Technologies Group and American Helios Constructors Partner to Provide Largest U.S. Army Base PV Project
Shoals Technologies Group, the leading manufacturer of PV Balance of Systems components, today announced it has been awarded the contract to provide 17.5 MW of ground mount racking to the Fort Huachuca U.S. Army Base. Chattanooga, Tennessee based American Helios Constructors will serve as the EPC for the project. - May 17, 2014 - Shoals Technologies Group
New Study from PERC Shows Propane Heating Systems Offer Quickest Payback
Independent study shows that residential propane heating systems provide greater affordability, efficiency and comfort with fewer CO2 emissions. - May 16, 2014 - Propane Education & Research Council
Water Planet Engineering’s Vorti-SEP® Selected to Recycle Wastewater for BMW
Water Planet Engineering’s Vorti-SEP® water treatment technology was selected to treat and recycle wastewater generated as part of BMW’s month-long launch event for their new i8 and i3 plug–in hybrid vehicles in Santa Monica, California. - May 15, 2014 - Water Planet Engineering
Clean Solar Achieves B Corp Certification
Clean Solar is proud to announce its certification as a B Corporation, making it the first solar installation company headquartered in the Silicon Valley to achieve B Corp status. The prestigious designation is awarded to new companies which use the power of business to solve social and... - May 15, 2014 - Clean Solar
Nice Home Services Launches New Website for the Alexandria Area
Nice Home Services announces the release of their new website, www.nicehomeservices.com. - May 15, 2014 - NICE Home Services
Over €100 Million for Climate Change Innovation Programmes Announced in Europe
Climate-KIC to unveil multimillion investment for long-term programmes at European Business Summit. - May 14, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Patent Issued for Revolutionary Water Valve Guarantees Over 10% Water Savings
TeraValve has arrived with its proprietary revolutionary water valve based on fluid dynamics theory that can save 8 to 25 percent of water bills, enhance meter accuracy & eliminate excessive consumption. - May 14, 2014 - TeraValve
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) Offers Fleet CNG Conversions
Green Alternative Systems has just announced that the company offers fleet CNG Conversions to the automotive industry. - May 13, 2014 - Green Alternative Systems
Solamon Invited to Sit at London Energy Roundtable; Yeo to Meet Officials from Cameroon
Having launched and augmenting its Electrify Africa campaign, Solamon Energy Corp is pleased to announce the company has been invited to not only meet senior government officials from Cameroon in London but also while there to sit at a roundtable and provide straight-forward input toward... - May 09, 2014 - Solamon Energy Corp.
SolarCraft Completes Installation of Solar Power System on Hess Production Facility
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 649 kW solar power system at Hess Collection Winery providing nearly 100% of the electrical needs for its Napa, CA production facility. Designed and built by SolarCraft, the new system will reduce Hess’s utility costs by thousands every year, while reducing the load on the local utility grid. - May 08, 2014 - SolarCraft
Puckett Attendance Center Will Produce Biodiesel in the Classroom with Renewable Energy Equipment
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has delivered a B-60 Biodiesel Processor to Puckett Attendance Center, MS. The Biodiesel production equipment will be used in the classroom to begin instructing students on green fuel technologies. - May 07, 2014 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
African Utility Week Focuses on Why Energy Savings and Back-Up Generation Are More Vital Than Ever
Due to the national power shortage and the rising electricity prices, large power and water users like mining houses, commercial buildings, manufacturing plants and the agricultural sector need to address the impact that consumption has on their bottom line and explore technology that can mitigate... - May 07, 2014 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
International Geothermal Workshop Announced by GRC
The Geothermal Resources Council will present a two-day course in Jakarta before the 2nd Indonesia International Geothermal Conference and Exhibition. - May 03, 2014 - Geothermal Resources Council
Oorja Fuel Cells Licenses Two Patents from Los Alamos National Laboratory for Improving Efficiency and Cost-Cutting
Oorja Fuel Cells and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) today announced a licensing agreement allowing Oorja Fuel Cells to deploy two key energy technologies developed by Los Alamos through programs with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). The technologies, available through LANL’s Express Licensing Program, are aimed at improving power density and reducing the cost of direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) based power systems. - May 03, 2014 - Oorja Fuel Cells
City of Cape Town Official Host City of African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa in May
The City of Cape Town has a clear, very strategic and long-term vision to plan for the expansion of the city and cope with subsequent growth, along with the need to drive carbon emission reduction, increase the use of clean energy, and maximise on water resources, says Nicolette Pombo-van Zyl,... - May 03, 2014 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Continent’s Energy and Water Leaders Join Forces to Discuss Challenges and Celebrate Successes at Annual African Utility Week in Cape Town in May
More than 5000 power and water professionals, including utility heads from Nigeria, Uganda, Namibia, Senegal, Ghana, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia and South Africa, will gather for the 14th annual African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa conference and expo at Cape Town’s CTICC from 13-14 May. - May 01, 2014 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Life Systems Group Introduces LifeTank to Westlake at Home Show
This weekend, Life Systems Group, Inc. will introduce LifeTank to Ventura County resident at the Conejo Valley Home Remodeling Show in Westlake Village, Calif. Designer Mick Benson created LifeTank so homes and businesses can have the assurance of clean, fresh water during a disaster or emergency. LifeTank features patent-pending technology that allows water to be automatically replenished – meaning the water doesn’t stagnate or need maintenance. - April 26, 2014 - Life Systems Group, Inc.
Springboard Biodiesel Announces Grand Opening of New Closed Local Loop Production Facility
California based, clean-tech manufacturer Springboard Biodiesel launches fully automated, zero-waste biodiesel production plant that is designed for low-cost production of multiple feedstocks. Capable of producing up to 1,500 gallons per day, the facility currently processes locally collected UCO feedstock into ASTM-grade B-100 biodiesel with an exceptionally low carbon intensity. - April 24, 2014 - Springboard Biodiesel
greeNEWit Energy Education Program is an Approved Way to Receive MAEOE’s Green Schools Certification
greeNEWit’s OUR Schools Program is approved by the MAEOE to help schools obtain Maryland Green School certification. - April 19, 2014 - greeNEWit
California’s New Back-Up Water System Expands Into Other States
The demand for LifeTank is gaining momentum as households and businesses see the benefits being prepared for emergencies – everything from city chemical spills to earthquakes, floods and winter storms. This new back-up water system features patent-pending technology that allows the water in the tank to automatically replenish - meaning it needs no maintenance or manual rotation. - April 19, 2014 - Life Systems Group, Inc.
InStep Software to Discuss Predictive Analytics at POWER-GEN India & Central Asia 2014
Using the Power of Predictive Asset Analytics to Increase Nuclear Equipment Reliability - April 18, 2014 - InStep Software
EU Climate Innovation Chief Executive: Private, Public and Academic Sectors Need to Come Together
Mary Ritter, CEO of the EU's main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC, calls for greater collaboration between the private, public and academic sectors to develop new solutions to stop further climate change. - April 15, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Major Efforts to Mitigate Climate Change Well Under Way in Europe
Responding to the UN report on climate change mitigation, European innovators working across a range of climate innovation disciplines are stressing that major efforts are well under way in Europe. - April 15, 2014 - Climate-KIC
SolarCraft Earns Top Honor as Best Marin Solar Installer - Pacific Sun Readers Vote SolarCraft the Best of Marin for a Fifth Year
SolarCraft, a Novato business since 1984, has once again been awarded the Best of Marin by the Pacific Sun’s annual reader’s poll to identify the best businesses in the Marin County. For the fifth year in a row, SolarCraft was voted the best solar installer in Marin County. - April 12, 2014 - SolarCraft
China National Coal Group Corp (ChinaCoal) to Deploy InStep Software’s eDNA Data Historian Software
China’s second largest coal producer will use eDNA for centralized data management, analysis and reporting to make smarter operational decisions and improve efficiency. - April 11, 2014 - InStep Software
Problems Surface with Reporting on Renewables in Canada
Significant variations in the output of wind and solar energy are noted on three official government sites. - April 09, 2014 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Alcorn Career & Technology Center Has Selected Florida Biodiesel, Inc. to Provide Renewable Energy Equipment
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has delivered a B-60 Biodiesel Processor to Alcorn Career & Technology Center, MS. The Biodiesel production equipment will be used in the classroom to instruct Green Fuel technologies for on-campus activities. - April 09, 2014 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
OneRain Announces Sponsorship of ALERT Users Group 25th Flood Warning Systems Symposium
OneRain Incorporated announces that it is a Platinum-level sponsor for the ALERT User Group's 25th Flood Warning Systems Training Symposium, which will be held May 6-9, in Reno, Nevada. This nationally known and respected training symposium event has been held since 1982, and brings together many... - April 06, 2014 - OneRain Incorporated
Joint EU-China Climate Statement: Chief Executive of EU Climate Initiative Responds
The CEO of Europe's main climate innovation initiative, Climate-KIC, has announced that her organisation has prioritised the development of practical collaboration with China, following a joint declaration by the leaders of the EU and China. - April 04, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Pioneer Engineering Announces New Dynamic Shop Balancing Services
The new service is designed to help clients combat catastrophic failures of their large rotating equipment through the routine utilization of precision balancing. - April 03, 2014 - Pioneer Engineering
Climate-KIC Innovators Respond to IPCC Climate Change Report
Climate-KIC innovators have responded to the release of this week's IPCC climate change report by highlighting the business opportunities of climate adaptation, in addition to mitigation. - April 03, 2014 - Climate-KIC
European Union Launches Nordic Climate Innovation Centre
In a major push for a cleaner economy, the EU commissioner for Climate Action, has opened a new Nordic centre for Europe’s main climate innovation initiative, Climate-KIC. - April 02, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Pioneer Engineering to Present at Noria’s 15th Annual Reliable Plant Conference and Exhibition in San Antonio, Texas
The engineering firm will be presenting a case study on the benefits of a properly implemented condition monitoring program. - April 02, 2014 - Pioneer Engineering
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission Says Solar is Part of the Solution, Selects Geronimo's Distributed Solar Proposal
In a ground-breaking decision today, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) ruled in favor of solar as a cost-competitive energy source for Minnesota-based Xcel Energy. On the heels of a long competitive resource acquisition process, Geronimo Energy’s Aurora Solar Project was... - March 29, 2014 - Geronimo Energy
Leveraging the Internet of Things to Drive Operational Efficiency
InStep Software to Present at Internet of Things North America Show. - March 28, 2014 - InStep Software
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. Has Delivered a Biodiesel Plant to the Lorymat Corporation in Africa
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has completed a B-500 Biodiesel plant sale to the Lorymat Corporation Ivory Coast, Africa. The Biodiesel production equipment will be used to demonstrate Green Fuel technology and produce Biodiesel for the Ivory Coast. - March 26, 2014 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
The World Bank’s Thirsty Energy Initiative Explained at African Utility Week in May
The World Bank’s global Thirsty Energy initiative aims to make more governments in Africa and elsewhere aware of the interdependencies and foreseeable pressure on water as a resource for energy generation. South Africa celebrated National Water Week this week, in line with World Water Day on... - March 23, 2014 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Saskatchewan Mining Companies Including Stauber Drilling, Inc. Will Attend the 6th Annual Saskatchewan Mining Supply Chain Forum
Stauber Drilling is pleased to announce that they will be one of the many great Saskatchewan mining companies attending the 6th Annual Saskatchewan Mining Supply Chain Forum. The Premier Mining Supply Event will be held April 8 & 9, 2014 at TCU Place in Saskatoon and will be presented by the... - March 22, 2014 - Stauber Drilling
Climate Innovation Initiative to Scale Up Efforts Throughout 2014, Receives €63M EU Boost
The European Union’s main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC has stepped up its efforts in 2014 to leverage the combined strength of Europe’s top businesses, scientists and policy makers to manage the impact of global warming and stop further climate change. - March 22, 2014 - Climate-KIC
California Company Named "Exporter of the Year" in the Environmental Category by U.S. Export Promotion Magazine
Solatube Global Marketing Inc. has been named a 2014 Exporter of the Year award winner by ThinkGlobal Inc., publisher of Export USA, the export promotion magazine of the USA. ThinkGlobal, which also manages the USA Export Expo, selects the Exporter of the Year Award winners. - March 21, 2014 - Solatube Global Marketing
greeNEWit Provides Free Energy Education to Students on Military Bases
greeNEWit is delivering energy education to schools on military bases with the help of the DoDEA STEM College and Career Marathon Project grant. - March 21, 2014 - greeNEWit
Pennsylvania Gas & Electric Welcomes Proposed Changes to Improve Competitive Market
PAG&E Helping Customers in Pennsylvania. - March 21, 2014 - U.S. Gas & Electric
Covington County Vo-Tech Has Chosen Florida Biodiesel, Inc. As Their Classroom Equipment Vendor
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has delivered a B-60 Biodiesel Processor to Covington County Vo-Tech, MS. The Biodiesel production equipment will be used in the classroom to instruct Green Fuel technologies for on-campus activities. - March 21, 2014 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
EU Initiative Climate-KIC and Regional Innovation Network ERRIN to Collaborate
The EU’s main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC and regional research and innovation network ERRIN have signed a memorandum of understanding at the Committee of the Regions, agreeing to develop joint activities and share information. - March 21, 2014 - Climate-KIC
The EU Needs to Leverage Its Energy Efficiency Expertise to Compete Globally, Says Climate-KIC CEO
Speaking at the European Parliament, CEO Mary Ritter of the EU's main climate innovation initiative said Europe needs to leverage its combined expertise on climate change mitigation and adaptation to compete globally on energy efficiency. - March 21, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Optical Supervisory Channel (OSC) SFP Transceiver with Integrated Micro-OTDR Now Available from Optical Zonu (OZC)
iSFC® Fast Fiber Fault-Finder SFP Transceiver Now Supports DWDM OSC Applications. - March 20, 2014 - Optical Zonu Corp.
Earth Day Week: Free Solar 101 Workshop for Maryland Homeowners Includes Solar Roof Tour - Saturday April 19 10:30 AM
Solar Energy World, a Maryland based Solar System Design and Installation Company that runs its own facility on solar electricity, is hosting a Free Solar 101 Workshop for Homeowners from the Baltimore/DC metro area on Saturday April 19, 2014, from 10:30 AM -12:30 PM at their Headquarters in Elkridge Maryland. - March 20, 2014 - Solar Energy World
InStep Software to Discuss Predictive Analytics in Support of O&M Practices at CTOTF
Company to Provide Insight on Advanced Pattern Recognition for Combustion Turbine Operators - March 20, 2014 - InStep Software
Viridian Energy President Recognized as Network Marketing Leader
Viridian Energy President, Meredith Berkich, has been named one of the Most Influential Women in Direct Selling by Direct Selling News. - March 20, 2014 - Viridian Energy
National Water Week and World Water Day Make Us Aware of the Pressure on Finite Water Resources
“A slow dripping tap can waste 20 litres or more a day,” says Nicolette Pombo-van Zyl, African Utility Week’s programme director’s programme. “The aim of having a week dedicated to water issues helps each of us become aware of the challenges and change our habits and... - March 20, 2014 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa