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The first Trunz Water Day informed about sustainable, solar-powered solutions fo …

More than 50 representatives from NGO’s, Foundations, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and Embassies of different nations participated in the first Trunz Water Day on the 22nd September 2010 in Steinach/Switzerland. The event took place in the new Trunz Technology Center in Steinach. Ralph Hangartner, CEO is very happy about the huge interest in the innovative products. “The Trunz Water Day is a perfect platform for networking. On one

Innovation by ZORG leads to 30% increase in production of biogas

On 23.09.2010 company representatives announced a unique discovery in a field of biogas technology. Enzymes, company’s new product, substantially increase the capacity of biogas plants that are currently in the process of construction and ones that have been already built. Biogas industry – is the industry of large financial investments with a turnover running into milliards of US dollars. Hundreds of thousands of biogas plants are functioning around the

Sterling Alternative Energy Group Backs The “Renewable Electricity Promotion Act …

Sterling Alternative Energy Group Backs the “Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010” which would require the U.S. to get 15% of electricity from renewable sources by the year 2021. Senators Jeff Bingaman (Dem. - N.M.), Sam Brownback (Rep.- Kan.), Byron Dorgan (Dem.- N.D.), Susan Collins (Rep.- Maine), Tom Udall (Dem.- N.M.), and Mark Udall (Dem.- Colo.) introduced a 15% by the year 2021 Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) bill into senate. The

Alpha Oil set to go public as interest grows in largest oil deposit ever discove …

Alpha Oil looks set to join a select group of oil and gas companies, who have grown a popular following among the London Alternative Market community. The company is currently unlisted and owns a number of interests in the Caribbean basin, and with growing interest in the region it is set to join the market later this year. “There is ample evidence that the oil reserves underneath the Caribbean Basin are

Taking the Next Step in Creating Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

Last month EcoGreenHotel highlighted the hospitality industry’s role in helping to build the infrastructure to make electric vehicles a common site on streets and highways throughout the country. This month we are going to explore the concept at greater length and offer a vision for the very near future. If you have read the headlines over the last three months, it is clear that momentum is building for 2011

LANXESS promotes FIA’s Make Cars Green campaign

Employee initiative in conjunction with Singapore F1 race; Advocates responsible lifestyle for protecting the environment Singapore – As excitement builds up for the upcoming 2010 Formula 1 Night Race in Singapore, LANXESS takes the opportunity to share with employees the Make Cars Green international environmental campaign. An initiative by Formula One racing’s governing body Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the campaign aims to help reduce the impact of cars on the

National Pollution Prevention Roundtable: Announces the 2010 MVP2 Awards Winners

WASHINGTON, DC – The 2010 Most Valuable Pollution Prevention (MVP2) awards presented by the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable (NPPR) celebrates the successes of innovators in the areas of pollution prevention and sustainability. The MVP2 awards are presented annually during National Pollution Prevention Week. National Pollution Prevention week is September 20 – 26, 2010. Since P2 Week became a national event in 1995, NPPR has been advancing pollution

The Filtrexx Foundation Achieves 501(c)(3) Status

Grafton, Ohio, Sept. 22, 2010 –The Filtrexx Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on facilitating environmentally conscious projects, achieved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization status on September 15, 2010. The Filtrexx Foundation was formed to work collaboratively with public and private entities to facilitate projects such as food initiatives, gardens and playgrounds in Greater Cleveland communities and nationwide. The Filtrexx Foundation serves as the starting point and partner for organizations with project

Spirax Sarco Inc. Announce the release of the new Spira-Trol range

Spirax Sarco, Inc. announces the release of its control valve range, SPIRA-TROL, in 6 and 8 inch sizes and with more control options. Launched in 2006, SPIRA-TROL has quickly established itself as the first choice general service control valve, in a wide range of industries. Its popularity with users is based on control performance, reliability and ease of maintenance. These reliable valves are easy to maintain and do not require any

Empower Software releases dynamic home experience for big three utilities

Vancouver, BC- Empower Software ( www.empowersoftware.ca) , the leading web-based energy portal and Canada’s greenest IT, today announced the launch of their advanced home energy portal for electricity, gas and water. Empower’s expertise in consumer usability is leveraged with existing communication channels of information for a future- forward look at consumers energy consumption available today. Empower works with the utility’s

DELTA AT ALL ENERGY AUSTRALIA EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE – PRESENTATION OF THE SOLI …

The year 2010 is the year of SOLIVIA, the new brand of Delta´s Solar Inverters. SOLIVIA stands for “Solar inverters for versatile and intelligent applications”. Delta Energy Systems (Germany) GmbH will showcase the new generation of the SOLIVIA Solar Inverters developed for the Asian Pacific market at the All Energy Australia Exhibition and Conference in Melbourne. On 6th and 7th of October, trade show visitors are invited to learn more about

2010-2011 Hydrogen Student Design Contest Rules and Guidelines Now Available

Lat week, the official rules and guidelines for the 2010-2011 Hydrogen Student Design Contest: Residential Fueling were released online at www.HydrogenContest.org. Teams have until October 15 to register for this year's Contest. For this year's Contest, teams are tasked with planning and designing a residential hydrogen fueling system for a home, apartment complex, dorm, or other single residential building. As a part of their entry, teams will develop a technical design;

Connecticut Business Owners Find $3MM available for Solar Energy - CCEF acceptin …

CCEF will reopen its Commercial Solar PV Program for applications to deploy the $3.0 million dollars of ARRA money allocated for solar PV. We expect to announce the start of this program shortly. Applications for public, not for profit and for profit installations will be accepted. ARRA requirements will apply. A countless number of small and mid-size businesses have gone solar, too. This growing commercial demand may in part explain why

BTEC Launches Series of Educational Webinars on Biomass Heating and CHP

WASHINGTON, September 17 - The Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC) today announced the launch of a series of free educational webinars on topics important to the biomass thermal industry. The first in the series, "The Opportunity of Biomass Energy: Renewable Heating and CHP," will be held September 28, 2010 at 3PM EDT. This event is made possible with funding from the USDA Forest Service’s Wood Education and Resource Center

World’s least known apes, the crested gibbons of South East Asia, face imminent …

A gathering of the world’s gibbon experts, led by Fauna & Flora International (FFI), has declared a call to action to save the crested gibbons of South East Asia during the XXIII Congress of the International Primatological Society. “The crested gibbons are the most threatened group of primates and all species require urgent attention to save them from extinction”, said Thomas Geissmann, the world-renowned gibbon expert from Zurich University and

SMARTdri™ Hand Dryer

SMARTdri™ is the newest high-efficiency intelligent hand dryer developed by World Dryer Corporation and is the most environmentally friendly warm air hand dryer available. SMARTdri is the Fastest SMARTdri is the fastest hand dryer that only 10 second drying time and 3x faster than traditional dryer. SMARTdri is Extremely Energy Efficient SMARTdri™ requires only 800 watts to deliver the fastest dry time of any hand dryer – up to 58% less energy than

Engineering Unlimited Energy Resources

Engineering Unlimited Energy Resources Hydrogen and oxygen gases are in the oceans. There’s enough there to more an surpass the World’s energy desires. To give you a good picture of the scale that is necessary to abstract these gases, take a magnifying glass 1.2 times the diameter of an average sized small town in the USA today. Focus the magnifying glass, producing an insulated cone of light on a one

ABB Robotics introduces a new generation of workpiece positioners

2010-09-13 - ABB raises the bar once again for workpiece positioners used in robotic applications as it introduces nine new and improved models to take on heavier parts and manipulate them with greater accuracy than ever before. ABB has released a new generation of workpiece positioners for robotic applications with improved load capacities and best-in-class motion control. The full range consists of nine models with load capacities ranging from 250 kg

ABB robots to star at InnoTrans in Berlin

2010-09-15 - Two of ABB's wide range of industrial robots will be making a guest appearance on the ABB Rolling Stock booth at this years InnoTrans show ABB has grown its rail activities considerably in recent years, growing from a position of an outsider, to be a major supplier of industrial robots and robotic manufacturing systems for several leading train companies and rail network operators. At InnoTrans 2010 in Berlin, from September

Local CT Solar Energy Experrt Gears - Up Taken Stiff Competition

Hartford - For many years in Connecticut and around the U.S., we have heard about the promise of Solar Photovoltaic PV electrical systems. One of the leading installers in Connecticut is Sundoor Solar located in the middle of the state. Visit Sundoorsolar.com. If your thinking about Solar energy - I encourage you to let them earn your business. Plain and simple. So why is Connectcut going Solar? In areas like California,

AXI (Algae-X Intl) Is Green Clean Certified

AXI (Algae-X International) is proud to announce that AXI Diesel Fuel Optimizing and Restoration systems and services have been certified by the Green Clean Institute. The Green Clean Certification and license on our product lines is based upon observed and declared products and processes manufactured by AXI. The Institute has extended its trademark licensing in the confident belief that the AXI produces an earth-friendly, human-safe, and energy-saving benefit to the

Clean Energy (Yorkshire) Gives Public Loos Green Makeover

Clean Energy (Yorkshire) has completed a project to harness the sun’s energy to power a block of public conveniences in North Yorkshire. The company was commissioned by Harrogate Borough Council to install a solar photovoltaic (PV) system at the toilets in Knaresborough, that would not only reduce energy costs, but also meet local conservation area regulations. To achieve this, the Clean Energy (Yorkshire) team fitted a total of 15 solar tiles, as

Metering Europe 2010: Digi and Cuculus demonstrate standard-OMS for Smart Meteri …

At Metering Europe 2010, Digi and Cuculus will show an OMS-based solution that allows users to see their energy consumption online, every minute or every fifteen minutes. This modern Smart Metering solution consists of a meter, a flexible communication gateway, a data transmission path, a scalable platform, and a web-based end user interface. Digi International and Cuculus have been working together to integrate their solutions to provide the best match for

DELTA PRESENTS THE SOLIVIA SOLAR INVERTERS AT SOLAR POWER INTERNATIONAL IN LOS A …

Delta Energy Systems (Germany) GmbH will showcase four next generation SOLIVIA grid-connected solar inverters at the largest solar exhibition in the US. From October 12-14, tradeshow visitors are invited to visit our booth and learn more about the solar inverter products from Delta. Four new grid-connected models – SOLIVIA 2.5, 3.3, 4.4 and 5.0 NA G4 – with a nominal output power ranging from 2.5 to 5.0 kW

Sterling Alternative Energy Group and China Plan Solar Project

Sterling Alternative Energy (Sterling AE) signed an agreement with Chinese government officials for a 2,500-megawatt photovoltaic farm to be built in the Mongolian desert. Set for completion in 2020, the Sterling AE project is part of an 11,950-megawatt renewable-energy park planned for Ordos City in Inner Mongolia. The memorandum of understanding between Chinese officials and Sterling AE would open a potentially vast solar market in China and follows the Chinese government’s recent

Unveiling Vietnam's Untapped Energy Potential - Experts to Share New Strategies …

Hanoi, Vietnam. September 15, 2010-- The massive untapped potential of Vietnam is only beginning to be realized as limited reserves and increased demand have prompted the development of new strategies to quench the nation's thirst for energy. As involvement levels deepen, the 13th VOGP (Vietnam Oil, Gas and Power) conference will gather experts in Hanoi on 28-29 October to analyze the latest evolutions in the explorations & production activities, downstream

With launching most brightness bulbs, ALT is standing on a peak of LED lighting …

Aeon Lighting Technology Inc. (ALT), a leading global manufacturer of high power LED lighting products, has proudly introduced its most bright products—the Aurora™-series V5 LED MR16 and the Apollo™-series LED BR40 with the highest lumen output in the world for their product class. The Aurora™-series V5 7-watt LED MR16 produces 720lm and the Apollo™-series 35 watt LED BR40 produces 2600lm. Besides class-leading lumen output, the average lifespan of the Aurora™ series

FortrezZ, LLC announces a system that alerts, detects and prevents damage from o …

Water & Freeze events are always unexpected and costly to homeowners. FortrezZ’s Water & Freeze Alert and Damage Prevention System can provide the peace of mind and protection homeowners should expect when they are away from home. The system will be on display at the CEDIA 2010 show in Atlanta, GA. The System will be sold to distributors and installers of home automation controls, home security, and monitoring systems.

Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board (CNY RPDB) Joins ICLEI …

SYRACUSE, NY – The Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board has become one of the first regional councils in the U.S. to join ICLEI USA as a regional affiliate. ICLEI is an international membership association of local governments dedicated to climate protection and sustainable development. The organization was established in 1990 when more than 200 local governments from 43 countries convened at the World Congress of Local Governments

New Süd-Chemie process optimises energy production from waste water purification …

Süd-Chemie AG, Munich (Germany), a leading global specialty chemical company, is premiering an innovative, environmentally compatible process for waste water purification and biogas plants at the IFAT ENTSORGA 2010 trade fair. The solution, which is based on a chemical-free electrokinetic disintegration process, increases the energy production of waste water purification and biogas plants by as much as 30 percent and also significantly reduces the disposal costs of waste water purification

Thompson & Knight Assists Apache Corporation in $3.95 Billion Financing

The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP has assisted Apache Corporation (“Apache”) in connection with arrangements for $3.95 billion in financing, including the expansion of its commercial paper program to a $2.95 billion aggregate principal amount as well as a $1 billion, 364-day revolving credit facility. The capital raised may be used to fund Apache’s recently announced acquisition of all of BP’s oil and gas operations, acreage, and infrastructure

Solaire Energy Systems meets with California Congressman to push PACE financing …

(September 13, 2010) San Diego, CA – San Diego solar energy firm Solaire Energy Systems met last Friday, September 3rd, with Congressman Bob Filner (D – CA) to garner support for the PACE alternative energy financing program halted earlier this year by the federal government. Seeing the enormous energy and job creation potential in increasing the use of home solar energy systems in California, Congressman Filner and Solaire Owner

Cloud Hosting to aid Cloud Forests: iomart Hosting launches Racks 4 Acres Campai …

iomart Hosting, one of Europe’s leading providers of managed hosting and cloud computer services, is launching a campaign to sustain up to 1,000 acres of cloud rainforest in the Neblina Reserve in Ecuador. Through the ‘Racks 4 Acres’ initiative, in conjunction with Rainforest Concern and supported by Green IT magazine, iomart Hosting will sponsor an acre of cloud rainforest for every additional megawatt of power that is consumed from September this

Brightstar Solar is an Approved CT Solar Lease Installer

With offices in Fairfield, Connecticut, Brightstar Solar is one of only 35 Approved Installers for the CT Solar Lease Program. Connecticut is the only state that provides a rate-payer supported residential leasing program to its residents. It is a unique program that takes advantage of the state’s generous solar rebates and combines it with savings from the federal tax credit to offer the lowest, fixed monthly lease payments

Gardere Attorneys Faulk, Gray Fight Climate Change Litigation in U.S. Supreme Co …

HOUSTON – Houston environmental lawyer Richard O. Faulk, Chair of Litigation Department at Gardere Wynne Sewell, and John S. Gray, a Houston Partner in the firm’s Environmental Practice Group, have filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of a number of industry groups to oppose the expansion of climate change litigation and ask the High Court to review and reverse the decision by the 2nd Circuit Court

ABB unveils new energy saving control gear family

New control gear range offers host of benefits for end users, stockists and OEMs ABB has released a new generation of control gear, including contactors coupling energy saving technology with simplified specification and ordering. The latest development in ABB’s 120 year heritage in the design and manufacture of motor control equipment, the new range offers a raft of exciting benefits for end users, stockists, installers and OEMs alike. A key feature of

The Global Methane Initiative will cover biogas production

According to information agency RBK Ukraine, US government wants Ukraine to participate in Methane to Markets Ministerial meeting held in Mexico City on 1 October 2010 to declare the partnership of participating countries in regards to future cooperation in the field of methane production within The Global Methane Initiative. As counselor of economic affairs of US embassy in Ukraine Shever Waltmer stated, the signing of declaration will enable Ukrainian government to

Introducing ASTM – the first of its kind professional training institute for sec …

3rd September 2010, Mumbai: The Institute of Advanced Security Training & Management Pvt. Ltd. (ASTM), Mumbai, introduces first of its kind certificate & advanced courses in security management for students as well as for professionals from the field. The institute offers a 360 degree, comprehensive approach to training related to security management with highly experienced and qualified instructors and industry oriented content. The added advantage is the expertise of

Environmental company is to get makeover from LogoBee

LogoBee is set to give away a free logo design package, including stationery, to an environmental organization as an extension to its makeover scheme. With ever more drastic methods needed to obtain the natural resources this planet has to offer, the environment is of course suffering. That is why we at LogoBee have decided to recognise those organizations which strive to make the world a better place, by offering a

LEM Wind Identification Products Mark for Safety and Security in an Emerging Ene …

LEM Products, Inc. will be an exhibitor at the AWEA North American Offshore Wind 2010 Conference & Expo in Atlantic City on October 5-7. LEM Products has long been a supplier of safety and identification products to Utilities and Energy companies from coal to natural gas to nuclear power. Wind Energy marks the most recent expansion for LEM in the renewable energy industry. All energy producing facilities, regardless of the power

GREEN IRENE LAUNCHES CAMPUS ECO-CONSULTANT PROGRAM

America's leading green consulting firm, Green Irene LLC, announces the launch of its Campus Eco-Consultant Program. The nationwide program offers training to students on any university campus as Green Irene Campus Eco-Consultants, so that they can become a force for positive green change both on campus and in the surrounding community while earning money through consulting and product sales. "We know college students are more aware of

DELTA PRESENTS THE SOLIVIA SOLAR INVERTERS AT THE 25th EU PVSEC

The year 2010 is the year of SOLIVIA, the new brand of Delta´s Solar Inverters. SOLIVIA stands for “Solar inverters for versatile and intelligent applications”. Delta Energy Systems (Germany) GmbH presents its latest products at the 25th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition in Valencia. From the 6th until 9th of September, trade show visitors have the possibility to learn more about the wide product range of string and central

SGS to Present its Professional Owner’s Representative Services at the DIREC 201 …

On October 27-29, 2010 SGS exhibits its wide range of Wind Energy Services at the Delphi International Renewable Energy Conference (DIREC) 2010 taking place at the India Expo Center & Mart in New Delhi, India. During the event, SGS will focus on its Owner´s Representative Services. Today the world’s energy supply is largely based on fossil fuels and nuclear power. These sources of energy are increasingly limited and have proven

RNCOS: Global Biofuel Market Analysis on reports-research.com

Brazil has led the world by sustainable increase in biofuel production for more than 30 years. The country is emerging as the world leader in advanced, sustainable biofuel investments, along with new technologies from the private sector partners in the US and EU. According to the RNCOS research report Global Biofuel Market Analysis, ethanol demand will increase in the Brazilian market with the rising number of Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs)

Süd-Chemie donates drinking water facility as humanitarian aid for Pakistan

Süd-Chemie AG, Munich, is donating a mobile drinking water purification facility as humanitarian aid for the flood disaster victims in Pakistan.Süd-Chemie AG, Munich, is donating a mobile drinking water purification facility as humanitarian aid for the flood disaster victims in Pakistan. Based on estimates by the United Nations, 20 million people in Pakistan are affected by the disaster. About one quarter of these are still waiting for emergency aid. Up to

Me2solar™ announces Aurora portable USB solar charger for iPhone and iPod

Berlin, Germany - August 26, 2010 - Euro-Line Solar GmbH, the company behind the me2solar™ brand of portable solar solutions, announced today the launch of the Aurora product line, a new line of portable solar products compatible with iPhones and iPods as well as other USB powered products. The Aurora features a universal USB output for charging devices and flexible CIGS solar cells made by Global Solar, Inc. The solar cells

Euro-Line Solar launches new website for its me2solar brand

Euro-Line Solar GmbH, an international portable solar solutions company, has just launched a new website, me2solar.com, dedicated to its me2solar brand of portable solar products to provide information and to distribute products within the European Union. The new website contains all me2solar products and solutions: The Aurora, a portable solar panel for charging USB devices; the Aurora Pro, a portable solar panel with 12V and 5V USB power output for mobile

Portable Infrared Analyzers Assist Pennsylvania with its State Mandated Biodiese …

East Norwalk, CT --In October 2005, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced that Pennsylvania would replace millions of gallons of conventional diesel with fuel made within the state and reduce its dependence on imported fossil fuels. This would help boost the state’s economy by creating new jobs associated with the alternative fuel -- from farmers and producers to distributors and retailers. In July 2008, a House bill signed into law

ABB combines robot controller and PLC to support enhanced automation possibiliti …

ABB has introduced an integrated PLC and robot controller for robot cell applications, offering powerful performance in a single unit. Combining ABB’s flexible AC500 PLC with its IRC5 robot controller, the newly integrated unit eliminates the cost and space of a separate PLC cabinet and greatly reduces the time associated with the set up and operation of robotic production cells. With up to three local I/O boards plus bus communications for

Polymerupdate Global Petrochemical Conference (PGPC 2010) the “New benchmark for …

Polymerupdate hosted its 1st Polymerupdate Global Petrochemical Conference in Mumbai, India on August 19-20, 2010. High profile industry speakers and attendees gathered for this global event. A common response from most attendees approached for a feedback was that the event was a grand success and was deemed to be the “New benchmark for petrochemical conferences in India”. PGPC 2010 had a very broad representation of senior industry speakers and

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