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Ontario Government Narrowly Defeats Anti-Renewable Energy Proposal

The Ontario legislature has defeated proposed legislation that would have serious curtailed the province’s feed-in tariff for solar and wind energy. Bill 39, An Act to provide for control by local municipalities over renewable and affordable energy undertakings, was introduced as a private... - April 21, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)

D & R Fast Fuse, LLC, Begins Work in North Dakota with Fast Fusion's Trac 12 Machine

D & R Fast Fuse, LLC, an Oklahoma based company, recently began working with construction contractors in the North Dakota and Montana region. The company utilizes Fast Fusion technology to help save their customers time and money. The Trac 12 machine is equipped with a the patented Cool Pack, which speeds up the process of fusing poly pipe, used in natural gas gathering, water and sewer lines, irrigation, geothermal, land drainage and more. 50-100% more welds can be fused using this technology. - April 21, 2013 - D & R Fast Fuse, LLC

Wisconsin Selects ET Environmental as Compressed Natural Gas Conversion Consultant

Wisconsin State Energy Office has selected ET Environmental to develop a plan for its statewide conversion to compressed natural gas. - April 20, 2013 - ET Environmental

ESA Renewables Executes Three Rooftop O&M Contracts in North Carolina

ESA will begin operating and maintaining three 500kW photovoltaic solar systems in North Carolina. - April 20, 2013 - ESA Renewables

WINAICO Ranks Highest Among Peers in PTC Ratings WSP-260P6 Outperforms Well-Known Competitors

On April 8, 2013, Go Solar California published an updated PTC rating list and out of almost 11,500 eligible modules rated, WINAICO high performance modules have ranked highest among their peers. The WINAICO 250W, 255W and 260W polycrystalline modules have earned PTC ratings of 229.6, 234.3 and 239. - April 19, 2013 - WINAICO USA

Spectikon Corporation Launches Micro GPS Tracking and Retrieving Device

Retrievor, a Spectikon Corporation brand, is an ultra small GPS tracking and retrieving device designed to help parents and pet owners locate their children and loved ones quickly. Measuring only 25 mm (0.98") in diameter and 9 mm (0.35") means you can use Retrievor to track almost anything. - April 19, 2013 - Spectikon Corporation

Artificial Bat Cave Manufactured by Oldcastle Precast – Lebanon, TN Wins 1st Place NPCA AWARD

Oldcastle Precast- Lebanon, TN who built an artificial bat cave for Conservationists deep in the Tennessee woods. - April 18, 2013 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc

AESC Hires Additional Resources to Fuel the Next Stage of Growth

Due to client demand, Alternative Energy Systems Consulting, Inc. (AESC), a leading provider of high quality engineering and management services to enable rapid deployment of efficient, cost-effective, reliable and environmentally friendly energy systems, announced today the most recent expansion of AESC’s presence in northern California. The Company has added personnel in the Sacramento and Fresno areas of California. - April 17, 2013 - AESC Inc

World Earth Day: Clean Power Africa to Showcase Renewable Energy Solutions for Businesses

“Today’s World Earth Day reminds us all of our need to commit to protecting our environment and increasing renewable energy projects instead of relying on the more traditional power sources is a great way for countries and companies to start making a difference.” This is according... - April 17, 2013 - Clean Power Africa

Rentricity Announces New 2013 Energy Recovery Projects in Vermont and Canada

Rentricity Inc., the in-pipe hydropower clean energy recovery company located in New York City, will develop new projects in Vermont and Halifax, Nova Scotia. The two new 2013 projects will include the deployment of Rentricity’s award nominated technology that efficiently recovers energy... - April 16, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.

U.S. Gas & Electric Partners with Veteran Tech Brigade to Employ Military Veterans

U.S. Gas & Electric Partners with Veteran Tech Brigade to bridge the employment gap among veterans. The new Veteran-owned technology staffing firm aims to reduce the unemployment rate among military veterans and their spouses to increase earning power. - April 14, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric

African Utility Week to Feature How the Western Cape’s Largest Electricity Consumer Saved R90 Million in One Year

ArcelorMittal’s steel plant in Saldanha, the single largest electricity consumer in the Western Cape, participated in an Industrial Energy Efficiency Improvement Project that has resulted in an astounding R90 million energy bill savings in one year. The upcoming African Utility Week in Cape... - April 10, 2013 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa

Ingrain Joint Industry Project in Utica Shale Play Officially Established

With the confirmation of a fourth North American natural gas producer on-board, digital rock physics company Ingrain, Inc. is pleased to announce the official launch of their multi-client study of the Utica-Point Pleasant sequence, commonly referred to as the Utica shale play. - April 09, 2013 - Ingrain, Inc.

greeNEWit Sponsors 2013 NAA Green Conference

greeNEWit, a local company that helps homeowners and business owners learn and implement best practices for energy efficiency, will sponsor the 2013 NAA Green Conference April 15-17. This conference provides an opportunity for building professionals to meet with vendors who can help them develop more sustainable practices. - April 08, 2013 - greeNEWit

Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), Thailand, Endorses Metering, Billing / CRM and Transmission & Distribution / Smart Grids Asia

ERC, MEA and PEA represented in Keynote Thought Leaders panel. - April 07, 2013 - Metering Asia

Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency (DEDE), Ministry of Energy Thailand, Debuting Report at Clean Power Asia

DEDE presenting and demonstrating "Thailand Renewable Energy Geographic Information System (GIS)." - April 07, 2013 - Clean Power Asia

Stream Energy Announces New Charitable Relationship with Ragan’s HOPE

Stream Energy, one of the largest network marketing companies in the world, announced today that it has established a relationship with a non-profit organization called Ragan’s HOPE. - April 06, 2013 - Stream Energy

Accelerated Mechanical Services Expands Business with New Residential Services

Leading Data Center HVAC Service and Equipment Company, Accelerated Mechanical Services, recently launched their new 24 hour Residential Services Division. In addition to maintaining and controlling Air Conditioning Systems in some the nation’s most vital Computer Data Centers, AMS has... - April 06, 2013 - Accelerated Mechanical Services, LLC.

SolarCraft Once Again Earns Top Honor as a Marin Solar Installer

SolarCraft 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. A Novato business since 1984, SolarCraft was voted the best solar installer in Marin County for the fourth, consecutive year. - April 05, 2013 - SolarCraft

Tamara Graham, PE Joins Oldcastle Precast Engineering Services Team

Tamara Graham, PE has joined the Engineering Services Team, previously holding the position of Director of Business Development with over 18 years of management. - April 05, 2013 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc

Green Alternative Systems (GAS) Release New Conversion to Natural Gas Case Studies

Green Alternative Systems (GAS), has just announced the release of new conversion to natural gas case studies to assist with providing their clients with the information that they need to make informed decisions about their CNG conversions. Conversion to natural gas has been rising in popularity as... - April 05, 2013 - Green Alternative Systems

Energy Advantage Inc. Complies with New Canadian Standard on Assurance Engagements, CSAE 3416

Energy Advantage Inc., a leader in providing independent total energy and environmental management services to end-user customers, is pleased to announce that its internal controls and systems are compliant with the new Canadian standard for third party assurance reporting, CSAE 3416. - April 04, 2013 - Energy Advantage Inc.

Add Resale Value to Your Home with Solar Power

Not only do you save on electric bill but you can also increase the value of your home with solar power. - March 27, 2013 - SolarGEM

Stauber Drilling Inc. Alleviates Flooding in Saskatchewan

The spring thaw and consequent runoff create vast quantities of water to be absorbed into Saskatchewan’s water systems. Each year, this sudden influx of water overwhelms public and private well-based water systems. Stauber Drilling Inc., Regina’s premiere drilling company, retains the... - March 27, 2013 - Stauber Drilling

SmartGridiX.com to Accelerate Smart Grid Adoption

SmartGridiX Accelerating Smart Grid 2.0; Innovative Online Platform Facilitates Collaboration Among Smart Grid Professionals - March 23, 2013 - SmartGridiX

Stream Energy Increases Its Maryland Service Area, Launches Dual-Commodity Service

Firm expands its service to customers in the BGE and Delmarva territories - March 21, 2013 - Stream Energy

McDonnell Group, Inc. Expands Integrated Marketing Services to Serve Changing Needs of Energy Industry

Smart Grid Specialist Agency updates services offerings, launches redesigned website. - March 21, 2013 - The McDonnell Group

Attention Townhouse Owners—New Energy Regulations May Cost You

Effective May of 2013, the Department of Energy requires all replacement furnaces in Minnesota must meet minimum efficiency of 90% + AFUE. If you own a townhouse older than 10 years, replacing your Standard furnace with these new furnaces requires PVC venting to an exterior wall of your townhouse. - March 20, 2013 - Angell Aire

World Water Day: African Utility Week to Look at Municipalities’ Key Water Challenges

On 22 March World Water Day will be celebrated globally. But South Africa has little to celebrate according to Harold Smook, founder of Urban Roots – Sustainable Communities Initiative and registered Professional Engineering Technologist. “We can celebrate our water policies - the most... - March 20, 2013 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa

Exclusive Biomass Investment in Brazil

Energy Crops Brazil (ECB) is a Brazilian agribusiness & renewables company that develops Biomass for Energy projects focused on Giant Carajas Grass, a high yield biomass variety of Elephant Grass. The projects are located on 1,000 hectares of prime agricultural land in the Tabuleiros de Russas Irrigated District in Ceará state, Northeastern Brazil and ECB is currently in the process of LAUNCHING PHASE 1 of the programme. - March 18, 2013 - Energy Crops Brazil

Gladys Mak, Director of FiT, Sustainable Energy Development Authority, Malaysia, Delivering Keynote Speech at Clean Power Asia in Bangkok in April

Government policy crucial for Asia’s clean energy growth. - March 16, 2013 - Clean Power Asia

Smart Grid Investments in South East Asia Are Booming

Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam upgrading their transmission and distribution systems. - March 16, 2013 - Transmission & Distribution / Smart Grids Asia

Solamon to Team with Conergy in Jamaica; Additional Projects Prioritized

With an eye to helping the country reach its renewable energy mandate, Solamon Energy is pleased to announce that a formal agreement has now been reached with Conergy, a global leader in solar energy system manufacturing, project development and PV plant operation, to effectively and efficiently... - March 16, 2013 - Solamon Energy Corp.

Yeo to Attend Kingston Energy Expo 2013; Attendees to Address Solar Training

Solamon Energy is proud to announce it will attend the upcoming Kingston Alternative Energy Expo, slated to be held this April 20-21 at the Wyndham Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica. President Jay Yeo is excited about the numerous opportunities currently being developed in Jamaica and as a result many new... - March 16, 2013 - Solamon Energy Corp.

Alpha Exhibits Next-Generation Power at CCBN in China

Worldwide power solutions provider, Alpha Technologies, announces a full range of broadband and renewable powering solutions to be on display at CCBN Exhibition in Beijing, China, from March 21-23. Among Alpha’s scheduled products are the VMX Series CableUPS®, XM3-HP CableUPS® and... - March 15, 2013 - Alpha Technologies

Restored Sunshine Program: It’s Always Sunny in Pennsylvania (Not Just Philadelphia)

SunMaxx Solar, a leading vertically integrated manufacturer of solar thermal systems and components, is excited to share news that funding has been restored to the existing Pennsylvania Sunshine Rebate Program. Thanks to $7.25 million in funding from the Commonwealth Financing Authority, the PA... - March 15, 2013 - SunMaxx Solar

SunMaxx Solar Collaborates with Wisconsin Technical College System

SunMaxx Solar, a leading vertically integrated manufacturer of solar thermal systems and components is delighted to announce their partnership with the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) to provide both certified solar hot water training and solar thermal systems for 8 colleges in the system. - March 15, 2013 - SunMaxx Solar

U.S. Gas and Electric Sponsors the Bully-Free-0-5 Art & Film Festival in Miami-Dade County Public High Schools

U.S. Gas & Electric (“USG&E”), a provider of natural gas and electricity to commercial and residential consumers in a growing number of states, has partnered with Leadership Miami® in support of its inaugural Bully-Free-0-5 Art & Film Festival. Leadership Miami®, a... - March 14, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric

Gehrlicher Solar America Corporation Expands US Footprint

New regional office in Boston opened to cover North-East markets – 40 MW in Massachusetts and Connecticut. - March 13, 2013 - Gehrlicher Solar America Corp.

Clean Power Africa to Showcase Successful Renewable Projects

Clean Power Africa will give an exclusive look at hydro, wind and solar projects and opportunities across the African continent in Cape Town in May. - March 10, 2013 - Clean Power Africa

Solar Inertia Bags Prestigious Hostel Solar Hot Water System Project

Solar Inertia was awarded the project to design and commission a Solar Hot Water System for an upcoming Girls Hostel in Mumbai. - March 10, 2013 - Solar Inertia

RMK Solar and BOSCH Solar Energy Announce Strategic Partnership

RMK Solar and Bosch Solar Energy today announce the completion of a business partnership which combines the core capabilities of both companies. This partnership is a perfect blend of RMK Solar’s system engineering, design and installation experience with Bosch Solar’s latest solar cell technology, high-efficiency solar PV panels, bundled solar solutions and broad range of financial services for medium-to-large scale solar projects. - March 09, 2013 - RMK Solar

NJ Insurance Goes Green with O'Donnell Insurance Agency

New Jersey insurance provider O'Donnell Agency is New Jersey's one-stop destination for almost any consumer’s or business insurance needs. - March 09, 2013 - SolarCure

ESA Renewables Commissions City of Orlando Rooftop Solar Installation

Collaboration opens the door to green business opportunities, sustainable energy generation and job creation in Orlando, Florida. - March 09, 2013 - ESA Renewables

Solamon Approved to Re-Domicile in BVI; Set to Increase Caribbean and South American Activities

Solamon Energy Corp CEO Graeme Boyce is happy to announce the company has been approved in Ontario and subsequently in BVI to be re-domiciled to BVI, effective immediately, and to continue as a BVI registered company. Following this approval and continuation of business in this region, Solamon has... - March 07, 2013 - Solamon Energy Corp.

Industry & Commerce Ministry to Welcome Solamon in Jamaica; Minister Hylton to Confirm Solar Mandate

President Jay Yeo is proud to announce that he on behalf of Solamon Energy Corp, its partners and many stakeholders, will be officially welcomed to the island of Jamaica at 10:30am on Wednesday March 6 at the offices of the Honourable G. Anthony Hylton, who is currently serving the government as... - March 07, 2013 - Solamon Energy Corp.

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