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DNV GL Exclusive Diamond Sponsor at African Utility Week in Cape Town in May
DNV GL, a leading global testing, certification and advisory services company, is the exclusive diamond sponsor at the upcoming African Utility Week, 12-14 May at the CTICC in Cape Town, South Africa. The event is expected to again attract more than 5,000 power professionals and feature 250... - May 01, 2015 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Geronimo Energy Announces Sale of Black Oak Getty Wind Farm to Sempra U.S. Gas & Power
Stearns County Wind Farm to Operate in Late 2016 - April 29, 2015 - Geronimo Energy
Morningstar Corporation is an ees AWARD 2015 Finalist at Intersolar Europe
Morningstar's grid-tied battery backup application of the Tristar MPPT 600V Controller with DC Transfer Switch was selected as a finalist for the ees AWARD 2015. - April 28, 2015 - Morningstar Corporation
Wood Fiber Costs for Pulp Mills in the US Northwest Have Increased Faster Than in Other Regions of the Us the Past Year
Pulp mills in the US South continued to have stable wood fiber prices in the 1Q/15 at levels lower than any other region in the country. The dramatic increase in chip prices in the Northwest during 2014 started to level off early in 2015, while tight fiber supply in both the Lake State region and in the Northeast resulted in upward price pressure, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review. - April 25, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Sawlog Prices Declined in Many Countries During 2014 and the GSPI Price Index in the 4Q/14 Was at the Lowest Level in Two Years
For the third consecutive quarter, the GSPI price index fell in the 4Q/2014 to the lowest level in two years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest price declines the past year have occurred in Europe, Latin America and Oceania, while prices in North America have remained stable thanks to healthy domestic demand for lumber. - April 25, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Softwood Lumber Prices Fell Towards the End of 2014 in the US, Japan and the Nordic Countries, While Import Prices to China Remained Unchanged from Earlier in the Year
Softwood lumber exports were 5-8% higher in Canada, Russia and the Nordic countries in 2014 compared to 2013, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Prices for lumber trended down over the course of the year, mainly because of the strengthening US dollar and weaker wood markets in Europe and Asia. - April 25, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
ESA Renewables Sponsors Central Florida Earth Day 2015 Celebration
Central Florida solar company to participate at the largest and most prestigious Earth Day event in Central Florida. - April 25, 2015 - ESA Renewables
African Utility Week to Gather Renewable Experts in May to Show How Wind and Solar Can Solve Africa’s Energy Demands
Last week’s announcement of the South African Department of Energy that it has approved 13 new renewable IPP bids “signals the strong commitment of the South African government to continue renewable energy deployment. We encourage the whole sector to anticipate these developments and... - April 25, 2015 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) Announces NGVAmerica Calling for More Alternative Fuel Usage
Chino, CA industrial gas to CNG conversions company Green Alternative Systems (GAS) has announced that NGVAmerica has called for more alternative fuels usage due to fluctuating gas prices. The organization released a detailed white paper to highlight the rising popularity, cost-saving and safety benefits of alternative fuel sources. - April 24, 2015 - Green Alternative Systems
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) Announces Grand Opening for Natural Gas Fueling Station in Florida
Chino, CA fleet conversion to propane specialists Green Alternative Systems (GAS) has announced that Northeast Florida held a grand opening for the areas first public access compressed natural gas fueling outlet in Jacksonville. - April 24, 2015 - Green Alternative Systems
Renewable Energy Declines in Canada
Despite the record installation of wind turbines across Canada last year, electrical output from this technology declined 1.5%, according to Statistics Canada. Solar panels generated 4.8% more power last year, but that follows a 7.6% decline in 2013. - April 23, 2015 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Clean Footprint Hosts Free Webinar About Solar Array Installation
Upcoming webinar details the who, where and how of installing solar photovoltaics. - April 23, 2015 - Clean Footprint
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation for First Congregational Church of Sonoma
Sonoma and Novato-based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 13.2 kW solar panel system at the First Congregation Church of Sonoma in Sonoma, CA. Designed and built by SolarCraft, the North Bay church’s system will reduce their carbon footprint and offset almost 90% of their PG&E usage. - April 21, 2015 - SolarCraft
Innovation Direct™ Spearheading Marketing Efforts for Solar Conserver Invention
An innovative new product designed to serve as a highly efficient and effective method of maximizing solar energy, the Solar Conserver, has been developed by Michael Coleman of La Mesa, California. The invention’s unique design provides its users with a convenient way to harness the... - April 20, 2015 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Sarasota's Nuovo Salons Become Florida's Greenest Salons
Nuovo Salon Group recently moved its four salon locations to 100% pollution-free wind-powered electricity. The move makes Nuovo the first business in Sarasota, and one of only a handful in Florida, to be an Environmental Protection Agency Green Power Partner. - April 18, 2015 - Nuovo Salon Group
ZON™ Brings Solar Powered Mobile Device Charging & Shade to Golf Digest’s Think Young Play Hard Invitational
ZON’s patented Powersol™ will be charging up golfers and spectators mobile devices under a shady umbrella at the Golf Digest Think Young Play Hard Invitational, April 16th-19th 2015. The solar powered umbrellas will provide a much needed haven from the sun while also providing a... - April 18, 2015 - ZON
YANMAR America CHP Units Recognized for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions in 2014
YANMAR America Corporation was recently recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Partnership for its achievement in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through its cogeneration products in 2014. A total of 29 reported CHP projects avoided an... - April 18, 2015 - YANMAR America
Molecular Glasses™ Files Patents on Non-Crystallizable Pi-Conjugated Organic Semiconductors for OLED and Other Organic Electronic Devices and Photonics Applications
The new patent filings cover the preparation of ISOmeric™ molecular glass mixture compositions. The components of isomeric molecular glass mixtures have similar vapor pressure and can be coated by the traditional thermal evaporation process without material fractionation. - April 17, 2015 - Molecular Glasses
New Ways to Benefit from Renewable Energy, Self-Charging Headlamps from 2C Light Company
USA plans to train 75,000 US workers for the exploding solar industry, with focus on large scale utility installations, while the innovative 2C Light Company has developed self-generating lights that are totally integrated into a person’s clothing – wearable green technology! - April 16, 2015 - 2C Light Company Limited - self charging wearable technology
Sunsource Offering Free Real-Time Remote Solar System Monitoring
Leading Kansas City solar & renewable energy specialist company SunSource is offering Real-time Remote Solar System web-based monitoring with solar panel installation services free of cost for lifetime. - April 08, 2015 - SunSource Homes
Lansdale Catholic High School to Host an Electronics Waste Recycling Event
Lansdale Catholic High School to Host an Electronics Waste Recycling Event on Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - April 07, 2015 - CyberCrunch
Ekoguru Energy Awareness App Launched on Earth Hour Day
Ekoguru.com, the energy awareness app that makes saving energy a social, fun and easy habit for the whole family launched on Earth Hour day. - March 28, 2015 - Ekoguru
Clean Footprint Hosts Free Sustainability Webinar
Upcoming webinar details how achieving sustainability does not have to be expensive. - March 26, 2015 - Clean Footprint
Avlite Systems Releases FAA & ICAO Compliant Solar LED Elevated Runway Guard Light (ERGL)
Avlite Systems announced the release of the solar LED Elevated Runway Guard Light ERGL. The solar LED Elevated Runway Guard Light is a unidirectional, yellow, alternately flashing fixture that provides a warning to pilots and vehicles that they are approaching an active runway. The solar ERGL... - March 20, 2015 - Avlite Systems
Solar Frontier and Welspun Renewables Sign 100 Megawatt CIS Thin-Film Solar Module Supply Agreement
Welspun Renewables Energy Pvt. Ltd. (“Welspun Renewables”), a leading generator of solar energy in India, aggressively working towards achieving its green energy commitment. SelectsTier 1 global supplier in line with its stringent quality benchmarks. Solar Frontier K.K. (“Solar Frontier”), the world’s largest CIS solar energy solutions provider, engages Indian market with sights set on new global growth. - March 19, 2015 - Welspun Renewables
Exportation of Logs and Lumber from Russia Failed to Increase in the 4Q/14 Despite the Advantage of an Almost 50% Depreciated Rouble
The much-depreciated Russian rouble has given Russian exporters of logs and lumber a good opportunity to increase shipments of their products. However, softwood sawlog export volumes in the 4Q/14 were up only by 2-3% from the same quarter in 2013, while lumber exports declined over the same time period, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - March 13, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Aditya Birla Group Hosts Solar Impulse 2 in India
The Aditya Birla Group is delighted to be the India host to Solar Impulse 2 on its groundbreaking flight around the world. - March 13, 2015 - Aditya Birla Group
John Heft of New Day Underwriting Managers to Discuss “Oil & Gas – Environmental Insurance” at IRMI Energy Risk & Insurance Conference
Leading Environmental Liability Insurance Expert to Explore Latest Energy Industry Risks & Trends on March 17th. - March 12, 2015 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Midwest Solar Expo Returns to Minneapolis in 2015
Second annual conference announces speakers and expanded format. - March 12, 2015 - Midwest Solar Expo
Eiffel Tower Installs Wind Turbines to Produce Renewable Energy on Site
UGE uses Ambor Structures Monopole for historical installation. - March 11, 2015 - AirExpo 2016
Green Alternative Systems Announces More Fueling Stations Across the United States
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) has announced that more fueling stations are popping across the United States that is making fleet conversion to propane well worth the investment for fleet based businesses. - March 11, 2015 - Green Alternative Systems
Gasparilla Music Festival Rocks Locally, Acts Globally
Carbon offsets, composting and bike valet round out the sustainability initiatives that are making a measurable impact. - March 04, 2015 - Gasparilla Music Festival
Softwood Log Imports to China Slowed in the 4Q/14, But 2014 Was Still a Record Year with the Import Value Surpassing 5.4 Billion Dollars
China is the largest importer of logs in the world and although the log shipments to the country slowed in the 4Q of last year, import volumes hit a record high in 2014, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The import cost of softwood logs in the 4Q/14 was seven percent below the prices seen in the 4Q/13, with the costs for logs from New Zealand and the US having fallen the most. - March 04, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Sawlog Prices Fell Throughout Much of North America Late in 2014 Because of Reduced Lumber Production and Slowing Log Exports to Asia
Lower lumber production and slowing log exports to Asia resulted in generally lower sawlog prices in both the US and Canada in the 3Q/14, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. The biggest price declines were seen in the US South and in the Interior of British Columbia, where prices were down 3-10% from the 2Q/14. - March 04, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Welspun Renewables' Vice Chairman Vineet Mittal Comments on the Indian Union Budget 2015
"We would like to congratulate the Honorable Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitleyji for offering measures conducive to the growth of the infrastructure sector. Overall it’s a positive budget for the industry. As direct investment in the infrastructure sector will surely lead to increase in... - March 04, 2015 - Welspun Renewables
INDERMICA Oxyderm Wrinkle Cream Featured in Elevate Magazine
Earth Day Special Feature -- “Your Guide to Nixing Toxic Ingredients” - March 03, 2015 - Indermica
Clean Footprint Hires New Director of Administration
Jeff Null appointed as Director of Administration for Florida-based renewable energy company. - February 28, 2015 - Clean Footprint
14 Cleantech Start-Ups Join Clean Energy Trust's Accelerator Class to Compete for $1 Million at 5th Annual Clean Energy Challenge
Clean Energy Trust has selected a promising group of 14 cleantech start-ups from across the Midwest to compete for $1 million in investments at the Clean Energy Trust’s 5th Annual Clean Energy Challenge on April 14. Of the 14 innovative companies battling it out for funding, four focus on... - February 27, 2015 - Clean Energy Trust
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. Has Delivered Two Hypochlorous Acid Water Ionizers to Go Green Enterprise
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has completed an ECA-1 Hypochlorous acid Ionizer sale to Go Green Enterprise, Tropic, Utah. The Hypochlorous acid production equipment will be used to demonstrate Green technologies for Oil, Gas, Janitorial, and Dairy industries. - February 27, 2015 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
Suzlon Group Successfully Adds 350 MW of Wind Energy Capacity to Meet Brazil’s Growing Energy Demand
Projects of over 350 MW completed across key wind sites in the States of Ceara & Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil; Installed 150 WTGs of S9X make and 18 WTGs of S88 make; The projects will provide electricity to ~0.1 million households in Brazil and will avoid ~0.54 million tonnes of CO2 emissions each year - February 27, 2015 - Suzlon Energy Pvt Ltd
ClimateLaunchpad to Unlock More Than 1,000 New Cleantech Ideas to Tackle Climate Change
Europe's ClimateLaunchpad 2015 is now open for applications. Students, start-ups, entrepreneurs, researchers and employees dreaming of starting their own business are invited to submit their cleantech ideas. All entries are judged on their impact on climate change, their growth potential and on skills and enthusiasm. - February 23, 2015 - Climate-KIC
Log Prices in Western US Fell in the 3Q Because Decreasing Log Exports to Asia
For many years, the sawlog market in Western US has been impacted by the demand for logs and lumber in Asia. With the constant increase in log exports, domestic sawlog prices have more than doubled over the past five years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. However, from the 1Q to 3Q in 2014, this upward trend was broken as log prices fell almost ten percent because of a weakening log export market. - February 16, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Wood Pellet Exports from North America Reached a New Record High in the 3Q/14 Thanks to Higher Shipments to Asia
Asia has become a new market for wood pellet exporters in Western Canada with shipments having increased for six consecutive quarters, while Canadian exports to Europe have fallen substantially during 2014, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review. - February 16, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
F&L Week 2015 Announces Featured Keynote Address by Apu Gosalia, Fuchs Petrolub, on the Sustainability of the Asian Lubricants Industry
An intensive look into the tremendous changes facing the Asian lubricants industry and finding a roadmap forward to success. - February 15, 2015 - F&L Asia Limited
Boone and Watauga County Team Up with Rain Water Solutions for Their Annual Rain Barrel Sale
Protect our water resources by reusing water around the home and landscape. - February 12, 2015 - Rain Water Solutions
ECO Fuel Systems, LLC Working to Help Reduce Carbon Pollution in Indonesia
ECO Fuel Systems, LLC and Hydro Dynamics HHO are working closely with Indonesian companies to help increase fuel efficiency and reduce Jakarta’s high levels of pollution. - February 11, 2015 - ECO Fuel Systems, LLC
ITW Solar's ERSystems® Roof Mount Solar Sealing and Waterproofing System
ITW Solar’s ERSystems® Promotes Versatile Rooftop Sealing System to Protect and Waterproof Roofs with Roof Mounted Solar Systems at PV System Expo in Tokyo, JP. - February 11, 2015 - ITW Solar
Solamon Announces Bold Strategy; Seeks to Introduce New Solar-Powered Technologies
Solamon Energy Corp. set to augment current market offings with new renewable energy technologies. - February 11, 2015 - Solamon Energy Corp.
YANMAR Installs First Gas Heat Pump in Canada
YANMAR America is pleased to announce that it has successfully installed its first Gas Heat Pump (GHP) system in Canada at the Toyota Tsusho office in Woodstock, Ontario. This office building installation features a 16 ton (56 kW) outdoor unit, as well as 14 indoor units, including 4-way cassettes,... - February 11, 2015 - YANMAR America
Welspun Renewables as Lead Sponsorer Supports MNRE’s 1st Renewable Energy Global Investment Summit – RE-INVEST
IPP sponsors India’s largest investor’s summit to be attended by global stakeholders. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to inaugurate the Summit on 15th February 2015. - February 06, 2015 - Welspun Renewables