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Energy Automation Systems, Inc. (EASI) Saves Stryker Corporation’s Puerto Rico Plant 18 Percent in Energy Costs
Energy Automation Systems estimated that the Stryker facility would save nine percent on energy use, but when completed, the installation actually realized an 18 percent reduction. - December 02, 2009 - Energy Automation Systems
Industry's Lowest Cost Ethernet Extender Now Comes with Free Power Over Ethernet Injector
Ethernet Extension Experts Adds 350 PoE Injector to ALL 820 Ethernet Extender Kits - November 24, 2009 - Ethernet Extension Experts
Texas Right of Way Associates Announces: We Are a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
Texas Right of Way Associates/TRWA, Inc. announced today they are doing business as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). “I am pleased to announce TRWA, Inc. is the only Hispanic Minority Business Enterprise Right of Way Acquisitions and Land Survey company doing business in the Barnett... - November 24, 2009 - TRWA, Inc.
NASA Names Thermablok® to Its Top 49 Product Spin-off List for 2009
NASA's new aerogel technology, the highest R-value ever developed, now set to change the world. - November 24, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Solicitation of Interest to Conduct Feasibility Study for Zanzibar Renewable Electric Generation Project from Alexander Solutions LLC
Alexander Solutions, LLC, has been contracted by the island province of Zanzibar in the nation of Tanzania to produce a feasibility study for renewable electric generation. Consideration will be given to Alexander Solutions as a sole green energy provider upon completion of the study, if it is to the long-term interest of Zanzibar. Alexander Solutions is seeking partners which can perform this study and also subsequently can create an end-to-end solution for green merchant generation. - November 23, 2009 - Alexander Solutions LLC
Laura Benold Joins Public Relations Firm, Mercom Capital Group
Laura Benold, former Event Director for the Clean Energy Venture Summit and Marketing Communications Associate at the Austin Technology Incubator, recently joined the team at Mercom Capital Group as a Public Relations Executive. - November 22, 2009 - Mercom Capital Group, llc
Global Partners United Completes Initial Agreement to Help Heat Beijing Using Bixby Clean Energy Technology
Global Partners United has just signed a letter of intent with one of the largest heating suppliers in China to use Bixby Energy Systems patent-pending, revolutionary, closed loop coal gasification technology for the city of Beijing. The letter of intent is for an initial order of 100 systems to be... - November 22, 2009 - Global Partners United
The Plaza Group's Velarde to Speak at Phenol/Acetone & Derivatives Markets 2010 Conference in Bangkok
The Plaza Group's founder and president, Randy Velarde, will be a guest speaker at the 2010 Phenol / Acetone & Derivatives Markets Conference in Bangkok, Thailand. - November 21, 2009 - The Plaza Group
Best in Class PoE Ethernet Extender Takes Distance - and Operating Conditions- to the Extreme
Ethernet Extension Experts Makes Major Upgrades to Its 865 PoE Ethernet Extension Kit at No Additional Cost. - November 20, 2009 - Ethernet Extension Experts
NorthStar Utilities Solutions Continues Expansion in the State of Washington with Selection by Douglas County PUd
NorthStar Utilities Solutions, a division of Harris Computer Systems, announced today that Douglas County Public Utility District No. 1, located in East Wenatchee, WA, has chosen NorthStar CIS for providing it's customers superior customer relations management and utility billing. - November 20, 2009 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
Palantir Portfolio Optimisation Puts Value on Exploration Assets
An oil & gas industry first: exploration assets, not just reserves, included in valuations (includes portfolio optimisation) - November 20, 2009 - Palantir Solutions
PowerContinuity Power Protects MoneySupermarket.com’s UK Operations
Power Continuity Systems has successfully completed a bespoke power protection system for MoneySupermarket.com, the UK’s number 1 price comparison site. - November 19, 2009 - PowerContinuity Systems
Jiawei’s Modules on World Largest Solar Tracking Street Light System
Jiawei supplies high efficient solar panels for the world largest and most efficient solar LED street lighting system in Dazu Yingbin Avenue of Chongqing city. China, The highest efficient and sun tracking LED lighting system completion ceremony were held on 9th November, 2009. Representatives from... - November 18, 2009 - Jiawei Solarchina Company Ltd
Langley to Present Italian Solar PV Market
The company will highlight the differences between Spanish and Italian solar PV projects and facilities. - November 18, 2009 - LANGLEY RINNOVABILI
Global Partners United Brings Bixby Energy to China
Global Partners United is proud to announce that it has signed contracts for the completion of Bixby Energy System's first flagship power-plant demonstration retrofit in China. Chairman Jason Moore states, "This facility will be instrumental in solidifying all procedures for future... - November 15, 2009 - Global Partners United
Philadelphia Company Installing Solar Energy Plant
Penn Herb Company, Ltd. is installing a 120 kW photovoltaic power system on the roof of Penn Herb Company’s building at 10601 Decatur Road in Philadelphia. This solar power plant will produce an estimated 140,210 kWh of electricity per year. The system will be tied directly into the electric grid, providing clean solar powered energy not only for Penn Herb, but also other residential and commercial electric customers in the area. - November 14, 2009 - Penn Herb Company, Ltd.
Alternative Latin Investor Reports: Pre-Salt: What Now?
Francisco Ebeling of the Brazilian Institute of Oil, Gas and Biofuels explains the true significance of offshore pre-salt oil discoveries. - November 14, 2009 - Alternative Latin Investor
Penneco Landowner Expresses Patriotism with Well
A woman and Penneco, an oil and gas exploration company, teamed up to express their patriotism by painting a well on the woman’s property the colors of the American flag. - November 14, 2009 - Penneco Oil Company
SOR® Introduces New Electronic Pressure Transmitter
Product Manager Michael Lian says, "Even though the 805PT was developed as a response to customer requests from the oil and gas industry, it is an ideal solution for any industry hazardous location application requiring a simple 4-20mA transmitter such as power generation, petrochemical plants, water and wastewater facilities and pulp and paper mills." - November 12, 2009 - SOR Inc.
American Right of Way Associates Will Have Exhibitor Booth at Haynesville Shale Expo
ARWA (American Right of Way Associates) announced today that they will have an exhibitor booth at the Haynesville Shale EXPO November 13, 2009. American Right of Way Associates (ARWA) is the subsidiary company of Texas Right of Way Associates (TRWA, Inc.) headquartered out of Fort Worth, Texas. - November 10, 2009 - American Right of Way Associates
Trans-Orient Updates Boar Hill-1 Wildcat and East Coast Basin Exploration Activity
New Zealand-focused exploration company Trans-Orient Petroleum Ltd. has completed the first-stage 487m (1,600 ft) section of the Boar Hill-1 wildcat well located in the East Coast Basin of New Zealand's North Island. Boar Hill-1 was drilled in two stages in order to provide critical information for the deeper section of the Boar Hill-1 well, and to avoid any potentially problematic surface drilling. The shallow section of the well has provided some encouraging preliminary data. - November 10, 2009 - Trans-Orient Petroleum
TAG Completes Acquisition of New Zealand Oil Discovery
TAG Oil Ltd. has completed its acquisition of the remaining 69.5% interest in Petroleum Mining Permit 38156-S (“Cheal”) and Petroleum Exploration Permit 38738-01 (“Greater Cheal”) located in the Taranaki Basin, New Zealand. The Company now has 100% control over the 7,487-acre Cheal Production License, which encompasses the Cheal oil discovery, the Cheal Treatment and Production Facility, and an additional 7,988 net acres granted under exploration rights along trend. - November 10, 2009 - TAG Oil Ltd.
Grupo Compas – the Alloy Valve Stockist – Books Hastelloy Gate Valve Order
Grupo Compas – The Alloy Valve Stockist – a stockist of premium alloy valves, based in Barcelona, Spain, has recently booked a substantial Hastelloy gate valve order. Majority of items were Hastelloy C276 (A494 CW12MW, UNS N10276), Hastelloy C22 (A494 CX2MW, UNS N06022) and Hastelloy B2 (A494 N7M, UNS 10655) for a new, high-temperature and highly corrosive application. Some Hastelloy C (A494 CW6M, UNS N06022) and forged Hastelloy B3 (B564 N10675) items are also on order. - November 10, 2009 - Grupo Compas - The Alloy Valve Stockist
San Francisco Requests Bids for an Alternative to PG&E: Local Power-Assisted RFP Seeks New 51% Green Power Supply for Residents & Businesses, 360 MW of Local Green Power
A Major Local Power Inc. Milestone: Following Marin, SF Releases Long-Awaited Request For Proposals (RFP) to Solicit Bids from a New Power Service Supplier to Provide Residents and Businesses Dramatically Greener Power, Build 360 MW of Local Green Power Facilities Starting in 2010. - November 09, 2009 - Local Power LLC
One-Stop-Shopping for Industrial Products Focus of New Website
Need industrial or mobile hydraulics? Automation controls? Aerospace components? Heavy equipment solutions? Fabricated parts? Or any of thousands of quality industrial components? - November 06, 2009 - Reliance Community Church
Penneco’s Participation in Education Improvement Tax Credit Program Helps Students Attend Harvest Baptist Academy
Penneco, an oil and gas exploration company, will redirect $25,000 in 2009 and 2010 to The Children’s Scholarship Fund of PA – a non-profit scholarship organization that provides financial aid to qualified students who wish to attend faith-based elementary or secondary schools in Western Pennsylvania. - November 06, 2009 - Penneco Oil Company
Wood Costs Have Remained Unchanged for Canadian Pulp Mills in 2009 Despite Tighter Wood Chip Supply, Reports the North American Wood Fiber Review
The pulp industry in Canada has sharply reduced production the past two years both as a result of weaker pulp and paper markets worldwide and also because of less competitive pulp manufacturing facilities. Wood costs have increased for many plants as the result of reduced availability of relatively inexpensive sawmill residuals, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. - November 03, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
The International Water Conference® Has Bucked the Economic Trend
The International Water Conference® (IWC) has bucked the economic trend. While other major conferences have reported a drop off of attendance of 25 to 40%, this year’s conference was held in Orlando, Florida for the second time, and the turnout slightly exceeded the previous Orlando visit. - October 31, 2009 - International Water Conference
Engineered Software Announces New Flow of Fluids Website with Online Calculators
Flow of Fluids, an Engineered Software Business, has released a completely new website with free online engineering calculator tools. The www.flowoffluids.com website has been revamped to coincide with the upcoming release of a new edition of the Crane Technical Paper No. 410 (TP410). In all, seven... - October 30, 2009 - Engineered Software, Inc.
Next Steelhenge and IGEM 'Managing Energy Emergencies' Workshop to be Held on November 16th in Kegworth
The next in the popular series of workshops on 'Managing Energy Emergencies' for local government and energy industry delegates will take place in Kegworth on November 16th, 2009. - October 30, 2009 - Steelhenge Consulting Limited
Capital Safety Australia Introduces Fall Protection Solutions for the Wind Energy Industry
Ideal for use in the construction and maintenance of wind turbines. - October 30, 2009 - Capital Safety Australia
Smart Grid Industry’s Top Journal Opens Doors for Free Access as Obama Awards Stimulus Grants, California Enacts Smart Grid Law
The world’s leading daily trade news publication covering the smart grid and modernization of the electric utility industry, Smart Grid Today, removed password protection on its website starting this week for a limited free trial -- just as smart grid-related news reached its latest peak in the general press. - October 29, 2009 - Smart Grid Today
Paine Electronics Introduces New Amplified, +400°F, High Temperature Pressure Transducer w/RTD
Just released, Paine’s new 212-40-010 Series, Amplified Output, High Temperature/Pressure Transducer. Ideal for extreme downhole oilfield applications and specifically designed for high cycle and high pressure applications requiring accuracy, stability and long term performance. - October 25, 2009 - Emerson, Rosemount Specialty Products, LLC
Alternative Fuels Company Receives Certification from Ethanol Trade Research Group
Arisdyne Systems’ Process Offers Demonstrated Measurable Increases in Ethanol Production - October 21, 2009 - Arisdyne Systems
Orchid Technologies Engineering and Consulting, Inc., Designs Solar Power System
Orchid Technologies’ custom high capacity energy storage designs are proven safe and tough. - October 21, 2009 - Orchid Technologies Engineering & Consulting
Breitling Oil and Gas Corp. Announces Availability of Investor Whitepaper
Breitling Oil and Gas Corp. announces the availability of its latest investor whitepaper entitled “Investments in Oil and Gas: Large Returns During A Challenging Economy.” The white paper co-authored by Breitling CEO Chris Faulkner outlines the massive profits obtainable in... - October 19, 2009 - Breitling Oil and Gas
The Plaza Group Expands with Addition of Sales Manager
The Plaza Group announces the addition of Ron Munos as a Sales Manager. - October 18, 2009 - The Plaza Group
Texas Right of Way Associates Has Partnered with Tarrant County College to Provide Certified CEUs for Their Right of Way Training Class
Texas Right of Way Associates will hold an in depth training class October 31st, 2009 at the Barnett Shale Training Center located in the Cultural District of Fort Worth. The class is titled Right of Way Agent Training Program and will provide intense knowledge and skills necessary for new right of... - October 17, 2009 - TRWA, Inc.
U.S. Department of Energy Awards Thermablok-Insulated “Refract House” First Place in Architecture in the 2009 Solar Decathlon Competition
Team California took the lead in the U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon by winning the architecture contest with a score of 98 out of a possible 100. A jury of professional architects praised the Refract House, calling it “beautiful in every respect,” and applauding Team California’s student architects and designers for its "excellent project documentation, crystal-clear concept, and successful translation of regional architecture." - October 17, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Breitling Oil and Gas Corp. Readies 2009 Drilling Plan for BREITLING-STAR #1 Project
Breitling Oil and Gas Corp. plans to spud the BREITLING-STAR #1, its first well in its Hardeman Basin project, in the fourth quarter of 2009. Breitling presently owns a 25% working interest in approximately 850 acres onshore in Hardeman County, Texas. This leasehold position consists of multiple... - October 16, 2009 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Winters StabiliZR™ Movement Eliminates Pointer Flutter Caused by Equipment Vibration
The Winters StabiliZR™ movement eliminates pointer flutter on dry pressure gauges so that pressure readings can be accurately taken. Pointer flutter is caused by vibration from equipment and makes pressure readings difficult. It also shortens the life of a pressure gauge. Call for new USA pricing. - October 16, 2009 - Winters Instruments
Clean Air Action Corporation Receives CDM Validation for Their Award Winning Environmental Initiative, TIST
Farmers in India and Africa have planted more than 7 million trees as a part of the Clean Air Action Corporation's (CAAC) international award winning environmental initiative TIST (The International Small Group and Tree Planting Program). TIST has received validation under the United Nations international treaty for global climate change program Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). - October 15, 2009 - clean Air Action Corporation
World-Link Communications Wins the 2009 Seatrade Award for the Technical Innovation Category with ahoy-ahoy.net, the First Seafarer’s Social Network
ahoy-ahoy.net , the first seafarer’s social network optimized for the maritime broadband connection, has been named the winner of the 2009 Seatrade Middle East & Indian Subcontinent Award in the Technical Innovation category. The awards presentation was held in Dubai. The award was... - October 15, 2009 - World-Link Communications, Inc
TeleType Truck GPS Product Line Expands to include Canada
TeleType to include Canadian truck routing for it’s North American WorldNav Truck GPS product line. The company offers several GPS models specifically designed for truck drivers. The WorldNav portable truck GPS models feature navigation software which allows truck drivers to create routes based on the exact size and weight of their vehicles. The new software offers U.S. and Canadian truck routes, truck stop listings, CAT scales, and offers multiple point routing. - October 15, 2009 - TeleType Co.
D & R Energy Services, Inc. Helping Michigan Electric Utility Customers Light Their Own Way
D & R Energy Services, Inc. is helping Michigan's utility customers see the light when it comes to solar energy. With many incentives and tax breaks consumers have never seen a better time to turn "Green." - October 13, 2009 - D & R Energy Services, Inc
ISE-Magtech Introduces Worlds First HART® 7 Magnetostrictive Level Transmitter
ISE-Magtech, a world-class manufacturer of industrial level instrumentation announced the introduction of their LTM 250/350, the worlds first HART® 7 Magnetostrictive Level Transmitter. - October 13, 2009 - ISE-Magtech
Singapore Exhibition Services Holds EnviroAsia2009, Answers Asia’s Rapid Urbanisation Challenges
Latest environmental technologies and solutions on show at biennial trade exhibition The haste in which Asia has urbanised and the rapid development of Asian cities that has followed have exposed stresses on the environment that compacting massive populations and industrial activities into tight... - October 12, 2009 - Singapore Exhibition Services Pte Ltd
EnerNOC’s Monitoring-Based Commissioning Solution Named Platts Global Energy Awards Finalist for Commercial Technology of the Year
EnerNOC, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENOC), a leading provider of clean and intelligent energy solutions, announced today that EnerNOC’s Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx) energy efficiency solution has been named a finalist in the 11th Annual Platts Global Energy Awards in the Commercial Technology of... - October 10, 2009 - EnerNOC, Inc.
"The Economic Report" to Feature Nexus Engineering
Nexus Engineering is pleased to announce its involvement in an upcoming segment of “The Economic Report” focusing on topics, trends and issues related to “Leading Developments in Nuclear Power” as part of the show’s Energy Solutions for the 21st Century... - October 10, 2009 - Nexus Engineering
IGEM and Steelhenge to Run Popular 'Managing Energy Emergencies' Workshop for Government and Industry in Dublin, October 2009
Following the success of several energy emergency planning workshops in 2008 and 2009, IGEM and Steelhenge are taking the successful 'Managing Energy Emergencies' workshop to Dublin in October 2009. - October 10, 2009 - Steelhenge Consulting Limited