Press Releases by Category Energy & Environment
Opus Energy launches gas market service
In response to customer demand, the UK’s largest independent business energy supplier, Opus Energy, has expanded its market portfolio to offer a new gas service to small and medium (SME) businesses.
The gas service offers customers a clear alternative to existing market suppliers and includes many of the popular benefits already available with Opus’ successful electricity products. Customers will have access to competitively priced, fixed-term contracts, shielding them from gas…
Taiwan continues to promote measures for energy conservation and carbon dioxide …
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) will be held in Copenhagen, Denmark from December 7 to December 18, at which time Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) Minister Stephen Shen will meet with European nations’ environment ministers to exchange views and share proposals. President Ma Ying-jeou has expressed that only if Taiwan’s officials are able to attend the conference can the international community learn more about Taiwan’s efforts to reduce energy…
Ithaca Energy streamlines production reporting for Beatrice field with ENERGYSYS
The ENERGYSYS production reporting and hydrocarbon allocation software has been selected by Ithaca Energy (UK) Limited to streamline its production reporting for the Beatrice field, North Sea. The online service will consolidate complex IT systems, software, security and data management into a single, low cost online service.
ENERGYSYS is a highly advanced online tool for hydrocarbon allocation and production reporting that makes it easier for companies to manage and deliver asset…
Reacting to the challenges of climate change with EU projects
On 8 December 2009 the "North Sea - Sustainable Energy Planning" project (northseasep.eu) will take the chance to present its transnational aims and activities to an international audience at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen.
Within the frame of the UN Climate Change Conference Copenhangen 2009 (COP 15) the North Sea - Sustainable Energy Planning project (North Sea - SEP) will carry out a meeting on 8 December 2009…
Launch of ShopTexasElectricity.com Electricity Shopping in Texas Made Easy
Shop Texas Electricity announces the launch of its official website ShopTexasElectricity.com . Consumers living in the deregulated Texas electric market have the power to choose their electric provider. ShopTexasElectricity.com in an online tool that helps consumers select an electricity provider by providing comparison shopping tools i.e. price per KWh, special offers, company overview, and length of contract for several…
Setting Sail with TiSUN
When sailors return from the cold clear waters of the Grimwith Reservoir, especially in spring and autumn, they are in need of a hot shower. The hot water they use will have been generated using solar energy by TiSUN.
As part of the project which has been in planning for 15 years now, the Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club installed 24 m² of TiSUN’s large flat FI collectors on the roof of…
Green Building Events Reinforce Pacific Northwest Leadership in Energy Efficienc …
PORTLAND, Ore. – December 1, 2009 – In another indication that the Pacific Northwest is a national center of energy-efficiency emphasis, on December 9-10 Boise will host the third in a series of “Green Building Fundamentals” workshops sponsored by a consortium of local, regional and national players in the energy field.
The two-day workshop covers energy-efficient building topics including indoor air quality, ventilation and building-science best practices. The event is sponsored…
Sustainable Packaging Loosefill and Inflatable Air Cushions Meets EN 13427 Stand …
USA, December 1, 2009 – FP International is pleased to announce that their Biodegradable SUPER 8® loosefill and Biodegradable CELL-O® inflatable air cushions are compliant with EN 13427 standard of the European Packaging Directive, as certified by PIRA International, a leading independent laboratory. EN 13427 is a European standard for sustainable products under the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive and the Essential Requirements Regulation.
“Besides being compliant with…
At COP15, 16 National Associations Say Major Hydrogen Programs Can Reduce Climat …
Copenhagen, Denmark—30 November 2009—Today, a coalition of 16 associations from around the world issued a joint statement to underscore how hydrogen technologies can help to curb global greenhouse gas emissions. The statement, addressed to the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework on Climate Change, Yvo de Boer, points out many significant benefits to the environment and other areas including the elimination of 80% of the emissions from light…
GDS International: Global Warming Scam?
In the week that Daily Mail columnist Melanie Phillips announces, live on the BBC that Global Warming is a scam. GDS International speaks with Richard Tarboton for MeettheBoss.TV on his role as Head of Energy & Carbon for BT and what they are doing towards reducing carbon emissions.
BT Operates in over 170 countries and is one of the world’s leading providers of communications solutions and services. Richards team have overall…
Bi-Polar Linear Position Sensors, Hermetically Sealed Ideal for Test & Automatio …
Macro Sensors (macrosensors.com), US-based manufacturer of LVDT Linear Position Sensors and Rotary Position Sensors, offers a bi-polar version of its DC-operated LVDT linear position sensors. Operating from ±15 V DC input, the HSD/HSDR 750 Series Hermetically Sealed LVDT Position Sensors offer a precalibrated 0 to ±10 V DC output that is ideal for easy integration with PLCs, digital indicators, A/D converters, computer-based data processors and QC data collection systems.…
SGS Statutory Services Belgium Accredited as Authorized Inspection Organization …
In October 2009, SGS Statutory Services Belgium was accredited as Authorized Inspection Organization (AIO) for the certification of Belgian offshore installations for the production of electricity from renewable energy.
Belgium is at the forefront of installing offshore wind farms and is among the first European Union (EU) member states to operate large offshore wind farms in the North Sea.
Since 2003, SGS Statutory Services Belgium (SGS SSB) has been an Authorized…
God’s Green America and Kimberly Parry Organics Partner on Natural Skin Care
God’s Green America announced today a partnership with Kimberly Parry Organics as a featured product of God’s Green Home, a division of God’s Green America. GGA is a communications and consulting company providing green education, science and funding to individuals, communities, companies, churches and schools.
“Consumers across America are progressively more interested in the benefits of natural products, the relationship between their health and what they consume,” says organic skin care…
Opening of MWM Korea Representative Office
Effective from 1 October 2009, MWM Korea Representative Office has opened in Maposinyoung Gwell as a part of MWM GmbH, Germany. Mr. Soon Sung Yoo has taken over the leadership position in the new office as the Director. Mr. Yoo will keep close contact with all existing and potential new customers in Korea and will be the point of coordination for the sales and service dealers in Korea. The MWM…
WRS Italia, leader in the waste recycling systems, has actively replied to the i …
WRS Italia has confirmed once again its professionalism in the waste recycling sector by organizing the first WRS Italia International meeting with the partner companies which took place in Steel S.p.a. head quarters and had great success.
The meeting has allowed WRS Italia to present to its partners its own activities, news, products and services; and face and discuss important themes in the waste recycling sphere.
The assembly was mainly grounded…
Energy Efficiency in Buildings – a forceful engine for sustainable growth and co …
Stockholm, September 2009 - On September 14 and 15, 2009 Siemens was invited form the Ministry of the Environment of Sweden, Andreas Carlgren at a high level conference of governmental experts, practitioner and representatives from EU countries, China and the United States in Stockholm to discuss how climate change can be combated through sustainable urban development and how can cities contribute to employment and growth.
Andreas Schierenbeck as Siemens representative…
LOOS U-MB boiler provides private clinic with steam
The new U-MB steam boiler model series from LOOS INTERNATIONAL, a company of the Bosch Group, was presented to the public at the international ISH trade fair in Frankfurt, packaged in a multimedia artistic show. Interest in the new product was enormous, and projects and orders were soon pouring in.
One of the first U-MB boiler systems provides an efficient supply of steam for the kitchens and sterilisers of the…
Last Christmas
The Tyrolean solar specialist keeps it Christmas promise. TiSUN has donated a solar system to the children at the Mordecai orphanage in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) and had it fully installed, free of charge.
A project to improve health conditions for orphans who have lost their parents to AIDS has now been carried out. The system became operational in early September and provides hot water for two showers and a bathtub.…
SGS to Sponsor Offshore Renewables Conference in London
SGS is sponsoring the Conference on Project Lifecycle Risk for Offshore Renewables, an event which will take place from January 26 - 27, 2010 in London. SGS will be demonstrating its broad range of services for the Wind Energy Industry throughout the project life cycle of wind turbines.
In 2009, the United Kingdom became the leading global wind market, having the largest number of installed wind facilities. With the boom in…
Pressure Sensor / Transducer with Deutsch and M12x1 Eurofast Now Available on AS …
American Sensor Technologies, Inc. (AST) has released its AST4000 pressure sensor, transducer and transmitter series to the OEM market with four-pin DT04 Deutsch and M12x1 Eurofast electrical connection options. Popular in on-road, off-road, hydraulic and agricultural applications; the DT04 Deutsch connector is a rugged connector that is similar to the Packard Metripack 150 series. The M12x1 Eurofast connection has seen growth in factory automation and OEM applications. …
GlobalData highlights the Global LNG Industry to 2015 on reports-research.com
Global LNG Industry to 2015: Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts of All Active and Planned Liquefaction and Regasification Terminals is the latest report from GlobalData that offers comprehensive information on the global LNG market. It provides in-depth source of information on all active and planned LNG terminals, LNG trade movements and prices, key trends and issues in the global LNG industry along with market share analysis of major LNG companies…
ZeitEnergy Launches cngconnect.org for the CNG Industry
Fort Worth, TX, November 18, 2009 / -- In an announcement today to the Metroplex NGV Consortium, ZeitEnergy launched a new website, cngconnect.org , to complement their public policy campaign, CNG Connect, started earlier this year. The purpose of the website and campaign is to increase the adoption of compressed natural gas fueling by encouraging local partnering among fleets and local solutions to the problems that fleets face when…
Greg Thomas Advises the U.S. Senate on Energy Efficient Housing
Ithaca, NY – Greg Thomas, President and CEO of Performance Systems Development, joined a panel of industry experts to advise Senate Energy Committee staff on energy efficient affordable housing. Proposed Senate legislation is calling for more than $2.5 billion in new funding for single-family and multi-family housing, aimed largely at energy efficiency measures. The move to direct funding to multi-family initiatives will help create healthier, more comfortable, and cost-effective…
Boots on The Roof debuts unique Solar PV online course with hands-on solar labs
Boots on The Roof’s new Online Solar PV Training course is setting a new benchmark for online renewable energy education. The Photovoltaic Design Foundations class provides engaging online learning with professional audio narration, animation, video and exercises.
The downturn in the economy has prevented many eager students from pursuing their interest in renewable energy, due to high training costs. Boots on The Roof has made it easier to enter the…
First Announcement of the 6th International Geothermal Conference now published
The International Geothermal Conference will take place in Freiburg/ Germany on May 19-20, 2010 for the sixth time. The recently published first announcement introduces the main topics of the Conference programme and offers discounted registration rates.
The first announcement of the 6th International Geothermal Conference (IGC 2010) is now published. The Conference will take place at Freiburg Concert Hall on May 19-20, 2010. Once again the IGC will be…
PSD Research Contributions Lead to New Four Billion Dollar National Green Buildi …
(Ithaca, N.Y.) Based on research contributions from Performance Systems Development (PSD) over the past five years, Enterprise Community Partners has committed four billion dollars to financing the next generation of its Green Communities initiative. The newly released Enterprise report, Incremental Cost, Measurable Savings: Enterprise Green Communities Criteria, is the first of its kind, demonstrating that green building is cost effective when building affordable housing to the…
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.
MoneySupermarket.com required a totally resilient power protection system to ensure their 120 million visitors every year receive their industry leading services. Any power failure would have a considerable impact to their operations and this was unacceptable to them.
PowerContinuity Systems designed, supplied and installed the 24/7 power protection system protecting…
Solea AG - Ground-Breaking Ceremony for the 5.67 MWp Solar Park in Köching (Sout …
On 27 October 2009, Solea AG celebrated the ground-breaking ceremony of the 5.67 MWp Solar Park Köching II. The investor is Terra Mundus Süddeutschland GmbH, a project company managed and advised by by Copex Investment Partners. Solea AG is the general contractor.
The project is located in the municipality of Köching, between Aldersbach and Aidenbach, in the district of Passau. This project is a further milestone in the cooperation between…
Agriturismo La Rogaia presents Natural monument „Oasi La Valle“ in Umbria, Italy …
The „La Valle" natural monument near the village of San Savino in Umbria certainly is probably the most interesting part of the Trasimeno National Park.
Here you find the biggest reed covered area of the lake. To protect this unique habitat 1996 it has been declared natural monument by the Province of Perugia and has been cared for by „Legambiente Umbria“ Italians biggest association for the protection of nature.
A very special…
Dow Corning supports European Commission’s priority on alternative energy resear …
Dow Corning, a global leader in silicon based technologies that power the solar industry, has welcomed a call by the European Commission for a €50 billion increase in funding for clean energy research over the next decade.
The Commission is aiming to accelerate its Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan) with a greater focus on the development and deployment of cost-effective low carbon technologies. Research and development and a…
Liberal Party of Canada Leader Michael Ignatieff Pledges to Power Canada on Clea …
Washington, DC, November 9, 2009 - The November issue of the Green Collar Association newsletter begins with an opinion piece written directly for Green Collar Association members by Michael Ignatieff, renowned scholar (Harvard, Cambridge, Oxford, Toronto) and politician (Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and Leader of the Official Opposition in Canada). Drawing on his insights and experience Ignatieff argues that Canada needs to assert greater effort toward developing…
The Culinary Institute of America Cuts Energy-Consumption by 83% with LED Techno …
Chestnut Ridge, NY- The Culinary Institute of America recently partnered with Millennium Visual Systems to change a large portion of their lighting fixtures to energy-efficient, LED technology in the Hyde Park, NY campus. The upgrade is estimated to reduce energy-consumption by 83% in all devices using the LED technology.
Millennium Visual Systems’ LED lamps are used in 4 different chandeliers on campus. The first is in the Conrad Hilton Library.…
Reporting in Energy Trading
cronos imc combines expertise in energy trading and comprehensive reporting know how for an individual consulting service.
In a few days to custom-fit and specific recommendations: This is the target of cronos imc GmbH. cronos imc provides energy traders the individual analysis of their Business Intelligence (BI) landscape. The special value lies in the vendor neutral approach. Using a checklist, all relevant information and associated processes that are needed for…
Lutz E-Catalogue Online
The actual general catalogue 2009 of Lutz Pumpen GmbH is now available online under lutz-pumpen.de/en/e-catalogue as a so-called "e-catalogue" (electronic catalogue). An innovative animation technique makes it possible that prospective customers conveniently can browse through the 300-pages catalogue with mouse clicks and can look for suitable pumps and complete solutions. Customers who prefer to work with printed catalogues now can also find the complete Lutz sales program in the internet.
The…
Non-Incendive, Intrinsically Safe, and Explosionproof Pressure Transmitters Avai …
American Sensor Technologies, Inc. (AST) has released its non-incendive, intrinsically safe and explosionproof pressure transmitter product lines with the option of ¼" NPT female pressure ports made from 316L Stainless Steel. 316L SS meets NACE MR0175 material requirements to prevent sulfide stress cracking from sour gas. This new thread will increase support for on-shore and off-shore markets. While AST’s ½" NPT male pressure port has been gaining popularity…
SGS Exhibits at the Korea Green Energy Show 2009
The SGS Wind Energy Competence Center participated in the Korea Green Energy Show 2009, the main exhibition for the energy industry in Korea and presented its services such as Wind Farm Project Certification, Blade Inspection and Condition Monitoring.
The Korea Green Energy Show 2009, which took place in Seoul from October 13 to 16, is the most important exhibition dedicated to the energy industry in Korea. The energy event provided an…
New SGS Wind Energy Technology Center Successfully Presented in Berlin
The Asia-Pacific Weeks Wind Energy Conference took place on October 12, 2009 in Berlin, Germany. It was a unique opportunity for the main German, Chinese and Asian players to participate in a high profile meeting focusing on the expanding industry of wind energy. Governments and ministries, business and cultural associations, companies, universities and research institutions, foundations and non-governmental organizations took part in a series of official meetings and conferences to…
Black Elk Energy experiences dramatic growth with the acquisition of multiple pr …
Houston, Texas – 3 November 2009 – Black Elk Energy, LLC, an independent oil and gas company, announced today a major transaction in which its subsidiary Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations, LLC acquired multiple properties in the Gulf of Mexico. The purchase includes over 35 fields and 350 wells in water depths ranging up to 1850 feet. The acquisition encompasses an estimated 320,000 gross acres in the Gulf…
Madison Valley Montana Community Wind Opportunity Workshop
GREAT FALLS, MT – The Montana Farmers Union (MFU) and Agri Energy LLC, a Montana based company, in conjunction with a group of wind enthusiasts from the Madison Valley, will host an information meeting regarding the development of landowner community wind projects. The meeting is Thursday, November 12, 2009, at the Ennis Fire Hall just north of Ennis on Highway 287. The meeting begins at 6:00 PM.
Presentations…
The Renewable Energy Centre supports Wind Power on the BBC Politics Show.
Managing Director, Richard Simmons put forward his arguments highlighting the benefits of wind power live on The Politics Show on Sunday, in response to a proximity bill being introduced by MP Peter Luff to the House of Commons today.
The Politics Show regional section for the West Midlands was covering the debate about a proposed wind farm site in Lenchwick, Worcestershire. The local MP Peter Luff is today proposing a…
Funding a Diverse Portfolio of Clean Vehicle and Energy Technologies is Right Ch …
Washington, DC—October 30, 2009— The comprehensive approach to advancing transportation and clean energy technologies embodied in the energy spending bill signed by President Obama this week is the best way to assure that the nation ends its dependence on imported fuels and reduces greenhouse gas emissions, three international trade associations said today.
“The FY 2010 Energy & Water Development Appropriation funds a full portfolio of advanced technologies and fuels for…
Sol Unveils New aiSUN™, Next Generation in Solar Light Intelligence
Palm City, Fl. — Sol, Inc. the leader in solar powered lighting is proud to announce its next generation solar light CPU - aiSUN™. The first in a series of new products scheduled for release, aiSUN makes solar lights brighter, more efficient, less complex, and more intelligent; continuing Sol, Inc.’s standing as the worldwide front-runner in solar lighting.
“Developing aiSUN™ for our customers further establishes Sol, Inc. as the go-to…
New High Power Infrared Emitters Help To Produce Innovative Pipelines
High power infrared emitters from Heraeus Noblelight, fitted with newly developed opaque quartz reflectors, are helping to ensure the bonding of a high-tech polypropylene composite coating on pipeline manufactured using an innovative pipeline construction technology. The custom-built shortwave infrared system is pyrometer controlled to ±3ºC and is moved around the pipe to allow the infrared heaters to be located as close as possible to the pipe surface.
Traditionally, pipeline for the…
Building Performance Compass Tracks Energy Savings in Multifamily and Commercial …
Ithaca, NY – October 28, 2009 – Performance Systems Development announces a new tool for multifamily building professionals with the latest release of Building Performance Compass, a web-based energy efficiency software application. Building Performance Compass allows building owners, portfolio managers, contractors, and weatherization agencies to benchmark and track energy savings in commercial and multifamily buildings. For a software demonstration or more information, visit www.psdconsulting.com/buildingperformance.
Enhancements to Building Performance Compass include…
24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Exhibition: specific solutions from Mont …
At the 24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (PVSEC), from 21 to 24 September 2009 in Hamburg, Montech presented specific solutions for the transport and handling of wafers, cells and carriers.
With over 40,000 visitors, PVSEC was one of the major exhibitions for the photovoltaic industry this year. In Hamburg, 943 manufacturers, suppliers and service providers from all around the world exhibited their innovations on a 65.000 sqm area.…
Leaf Defier® Receives Green Buildings Review Product Seal from Team of Accredite …
MOONACHIE, NEW JERSEY (October 28, 2009) – Monzi, LLC., a leading manufacturer of gutter protection systems, has received the Green Buildings Reviewed Product Seal from Green-Buildings.com for its Leaf Defier and Leaf Defier XL products. The seal was awarded after accredited Green Buildings professionals performed a benchmark analysis that determined “Leaf Defier meets several criteria that are important aspects of accepted green building principles and, as such, may be considered…
VAILLANT® SOLAR SYSTEMS LAUNCHES auroTHERM VTK 1140
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Oct 27, 2009 – Vaillant® Solar Systems Inc, a leading solar thermal manufacturer, has strengthened its solar thermal portfolio with the introduction of the auroTHERM exclusive VTK 1140 evacuated tube collector. Premiering today at the Solar Power International Expo in Anaheim, the collector offers high efficiency performance and can generate the highest annual solar gains per square foot of any of Vaillant’s solar collectors.
Dr. Burkhard von…
Oceana Puts ‘the Ocean’ Online
Washington, DC – Today, Oceana launched a new website which features, for the first time, online information and photos from leading reference publisher DK Publishing. Oceana.org’s new “Explore the Oceans” section offers comprehensive information about everything under the sea from sea lions to sea whips.
“The blue whale, the largest animal that ever lived on the planet, lives in our oceans right now,” said Andrew F. Sharpless, CEO of…
RITEK USA to Highlight myEco Solar Panels and New Certifications at Solar Power …
Polycrystalline, BIPV and CIGS Solar Panel Technology to be featured
Diamond Bar, CA (October 23, 2009) – Advanced Media, Inc/RITEK USA today announced the unveiling of its CIGS thin film solar modules to the U.S. market and debuted new certifications received for their BIPV (Building Integrated Photovoltaic Module) and Polycrystalline solar panels. Among the major milestones announced are CEC listings, UL 1703 Certifications for its Polycrystalline solar modules and TUV Certification…
NC State Selected to Participate in the 2010 Honda Insight Marketing Competition
Raleigh, NC [October 20, 2009] - North Carolina State University has been selected as one of the 21 schools throughout the nation to participate in the 2010 Honda Insight Marketing Competition. The students in Professor Claudia Kimbrough’s Integrated Marketing Communications class have created a working marketing agency, Red and White Concepts, responsible for researching, implementing and evaluating an integrated marketing campaign around the NC State campus and surrounding area.…
