Press Releases by Category Energy & Environment
ALTRAN Innovation Conference
On 7 February 2007 ALTRAN, the European leader in high technology and innovation consulting, will hold an event in Brussels to present its research and innovation capacities in key industry sectors including energy, transport, space, security and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), as well as exploring the possibility of R&D collaborations under the current Framework Programme for Research and Development (FP7) of the European Union.
The ALTRAN Innovation Conference will bring…
Record number of energy efficient homes built in Ontario during 2006
EnerQuality Awards of Excellence presented to energy efficiency leaders
(Markham, Ontario, January 12, 2007) With their annual Awards of Excellence, the EnerQuality Corporation recognized Ontario\'s outstanding building professionals, industry partners and homebuilders today for advancing energy efficiency in new home construction. There were 9 award categories ranging from ENERGY STAR® for New Homes Builder of the Year to Best Marketing Program (chart attached). The awards ceremony was held…
CONGRESSIONAL ENERGY INITIATIVES TO BE FOCUS AT NANOTX’07
Dallas, Texas - Consistent with the findings and call to action made by the distinguished Energy Summit panel at NanoTX’06, one of the world’s largest nanotechnology conferences, Congress reportedly is now acting to fund and advance the commercialization of alternative energy sources.
The Washington Post reports that the new Democratic Congress has seized the initiative with bold plans to be unveiled January 18. The report says the package is comprehensive…
EnergyReclamation LLC signs a MOU with Manticore Technology LTD
Tulsa, OK USA/Dhaka, Bangladesh: Energy Reclamation LLC and Manticore Technology LTD announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two Companies. Amyn Hudda, Managing Director of Manticore Technology, signed off on the agreement from his Corporate offices in Dhaka, Bangladesh after gaining board approval early this morning . Manticore will immediately start to work introducing Energy Reclamation’s Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)…
Enclosures for Extreme Environments and Ease of Wiring
The latest range of enclosures from Hawke International is designed to meet the exacting needs of the offshore, petrochemical and gas industries. Electricity in these industries is vital to production, but needs handling with great care in all situations. The potential mix of unprotected electrical equipment with hazardous explosive gasses, salt spray, persistent humidity and temperature extremes could pose dangers to life and process continuity.
Hawke International…
Canada commits to double green power within four years
OTTAWA, Ontario: The federal energy department in Canada has committed to double the national capacity of green power by 2010, according to a strategy tabled in Parliament.
Sources of renewable power include wind, solar PV, small hydro and biomass, but will exclude large hydroelectric facilities, says the Canadian Association for Renewable Energies. The commitment is contained in the Sustainable Development Strategy produced by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan); most federal departments…
ESO Uranium completes $6.9 M brokered financing
(EMAILWIRE.COM, December 12, 2006) Vancouver, Canada -- ESO Uranium Corp. (ESO:TSX-V) (“the Company”) announced that it has completed the sale of 11,500,000 units at a price of C$0.60 per unit, each unit (a ”Unit”) consisting of one common share and one transferable share purchase warrant (a “Warrant”). Each Warrant is exercisable at C$0.75 per share for 24 months, subject to an exercise acceleration provision triggered by the closing…
Waste Oil and Bulk Water Storage Tanks debut online at TankDepot.co.uk
Already established as the UK’s leading online supplier of environmentally preferred, rotationally moulded storage tanks, TankDepot.co.uk has announced the addition of several important new product ranges.
With water restrictions and hosepipe bans seemingly becoming an ever more common part of the British way of life, interest in rainwater recycling and water conservation has never been stronger. In response, TankDepot.co.uk, has introduced a new range of bulk water storage systems, from…
Renowned climate change experts join 3C
Bad Vilbel, December 8, 2006. On December 1, 2006 Clemens Hüttner and Fritz Wilhelm have joined Bad Vilbel based climate change and carbon investment group 3C.
Clemens Hüttner is the head of 3C’s new Carbon Investment Advisory department and is in this respect providing his expertise to fund managers interested in innovative investment opportunities in climate related financial products. Prior to his engagement at 3C Hüttner coordinated the global emission trading…
The 'ICEAlity' of Sustainable Building is Natural for some Architects
An exhibit on ecologically friendly architecture in Germany just began a world tour. It highlights the country's position at the forefront of a growing 'ICEAlity' movement in green building techniques started by the US Network for EXPO2000, Worlds Fair held in Hannover, Germany.
The German architect and engineer Werner Sobek has made quite a splash with his home, called R128, which he completed in 2000. The house -- perched on…
BioMaxx Systems Inc. announces principal sponsorship at Bioenergy Australia 2006 …
Toronto, Ontario Canada - November 27, 2006 4:01 PM EST
Biomaxx Systems Inc. (Other OTC: BMXSF) is pleased to announce that the company is a principal sponsor of the Bioenergy Australia 2006 Conference to be held December 5-8 in Fremantle Australia. Professor Dr. Naim Kosaric, the BioMaxx Systems Chief Scientific Advisor will be presenting a paper at the conference with the subject of “Alternate Liquid and Gaseous Fuels Via Biotechnology.”…
Energy-Saving-System: Certified heat pump installer - awarded with the Energy Gl …
Moreover 1.400 participants attended the show for the Austrian Energy Globe at the 24th of November. The Energy Globe is awarded to projects from all over the world which make careful and economical use of resources and employ alternative energy sources. The winning projects are presented in the categories earth, fire, water, air and youth at a tv gala, which is broadcast by international TV stations reaching 2.5 billion…
ACORE Announces Newly Elected Board Members
The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) today announced the election of John Geesman and Dan Reicher as Co-Chairs of the Board of Directors along with the election of Sue Tierney, Mel Jones, and Howard Learner to the Board of Directors.
Mr. Geesman was appointed to the California Energy Commission in 2002 after a lengthy career as an investment banker specializing in the debt markets. He serves as the presiding…
Renewable Energy Association Ceases Operation
A national association that promotes a leading renewable energy technology will cease its operations, effective immediately.
The Earth Energy Society of Canada (formerly Canadian Earth Energy Association) was formed in 1989 to promote ground-source / geothermal heat pumps. It administered a $20 million program during the 1990s, as the industry installed 38,000 systems across the country.
Geothermal systems heat buildings by transferring absorbed solar energy from the ground; in summer,…
Energy advisors of Tyrolean Energy Utilities welcome further education offer
Life long learning is not only a general approach, in the Tyrol, it is implemented in a very active way. The energy advisors of the Tyrolean Energy utilities TIWAG, IKB, EW-Reute und Energie West took part in a further education day in the field of heat pump technology, in October 2006.
The TIWAG organised in cooperation with the imitative klima:aktiv “wärmepumpe”, that education day themed “The heat pump – a…
Renewable Energy Associations Sued for Promoting Renewables
OTTAWA, Ontario, CA (2006-11-21) Two national renewable energy associations are being sued for their use of the internet to promote a green heat technology.
The Canadian Association for Renewable Energies is one of four defendants served with a claim for $50,000 in federal court, for ownership of internet domains which contain the word ‘geo-exchange.’ The term ‘geoexchange’ is a U.S. trademark, and the claim alleges that the defendants were making a…
International Endorsement for Marine and Offshore Electrical Equipment Supplier
Hazardous area connection specialist, Hawke International has achieved type approvals for its complete range of hazardous area cable glands from Det Norske Veritas (DNV). One of the world’s leading marine classification societies, DNV provide a range of testing, certification and technical services for risk reduction in marine and offshore operations.
The latest approval for Hawke International compliments the recent receipt of marine type approval from the American Bureau of Shipping…
New Heating Oil and Diesel Storage Tanks debut at TankDepot.co.uk
Online storage tank supplier TankDepot.co.uk, has added 2 important new models to the company’s comprehensive range of fuel storage solutions.
Recent changes to fuel storage regulations in England, together with forthcoming changes in Northern Ireland and Scotland, have acted as a catalyst for a significant increase in demand for purpose designed Diesel Storage and Dispensing Tanks. Therefore, the addition of a new 3,500 litre model is a welcome addition to…
Ultrasonic Transesterification of Oil to Biodiesel
Ultrasonication can improve the conversion processing of vegetable oils or animal fats to biodiesel by improved mixing and enhanced chemical activity.
The manufacturing of biodiesel from oils (e.g. soy, canola, sunflower seed) or animal fats, involves the base-catalyzed transesterification of fatty acids with methanol to give the corresponding methyl esters. The conventional esterification reaction in batch processing tends to be slow, and phase separation of the glycerol is time-consuming. Ultrasound…
3S Swiss Solar Systems AG and Morrow Meadows Corp. install 41.75 Photovoltaic Sy …
Lyss/Los Angeles, November 7, 2006
3S Swiss Solar Systems AG (ISIN CH0022678822) and Morrow Meadows Corp. today announced that they have completed the design, production and installation of a building integrated solar photovoltaic (BIPV) electricity-generating system at the Center for Water Education in Hemet, California. The system has a size of 41.75 kilowatts (kW) of peak output power.
The frameless solar laminates were developed by 3S Swiss Solar Systems in…
North Sea Strategy and Finance - Leading E&P Oil and Gas Operators
EyeforEnergy’s 3rd Annual North Sea Strategy and Finance Conference 2006 (28-29 November, 2006, Aberdeen)
www.eyeforenergy.com/nssf06
A unique opportunity for small to medium sized E&P companies who are looking into or doing business in the North Sea to get the very latest low down on the challenges they face and how to overcome them to deliver big profits. You will hear in-depth North Sea case studies from BP, Granby Oil and…
Unexpected high number of participants and license agreements on the AguaSolara …
Business News (Frankfurt a.M. 20.10.2006)
Large interest in the AguaSolara system from Africa and Asia and a successful start of the licence business.
The AFRICOM Technology transfer announces large interest in the AguaSolara system from Africa, Asia and the US. A successful start of thelicensing during the symposium hold in Frankfurt a.M on 4 and 5 October.
Because of the unexpectedly high number of international participants from the private sector, national authorities and…
Earth & Garden - The Environmentally Friendly Company
Earth and garden are poised to become a world leader in the manufacture, marketing and sale of 100% organic and environmentally friendly agricultural, horticultural and floricultural products
Earth & Garden have acquired an exclusive formula for the production of both EcoGrow, a 100% organic and environmentally friendly soil substitute, complete growing medium, and Mighty Mulch, a 100% organic and environmentally friendly garden mulch mix. The products are suitable for all horticultural,…
Quilters Create Turkey Postcards for the Troops
Quilters from around the country are filling the mailbox of How-to-Quilt.com with fabric greetings for soldiers abroad in the second Postcard Posse Roundup.
October 20, 2006
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, quilters have dropped everything to create tiny quilts. These pocket-size greetings, made from bits and pieces of fabric, will be sent to the troops in the remote parts of the Middle East to let them know that folks here in the…
XG Power Offering Over 60% Discount On Cast Iron Garden Benches
Available in either a Verdis Green or Black cast iron finish. XG Power full-size bench is perfect for your casual outdoor entertaining as well as a wonderful addition to your outdoor decor. Kids love furniture that is just their size, and this bench fits the bill. One of XG Powers\'s best sellers.
A bench is a piece of furniture, which mostly offers several persons seating. As a rule, benches are…
The Green Light Motor Show comes to the West Midlands
The historic heart of Britain\'s car production is the setting for the Green Light Motor Show when the spotlight will fall on the eco-friendly transport of the future.
Coming to the Aston Science Park in Birmingham on Thursday 26 October are a variety of sustainable transport vehicles, including a pure plant oil car converted to run purely on vegetable oil straight from the farm.
The Green Light Motor Show - organised by…
Tenders at internet auction-house Spothunter.com
Germany, Ravensburg - The Internet auction house Spothunter.com offers a new form of trading: By a call for tender buyers let sellers make the best offer for an item they are looking for. The buyer indicates his maximum purchase price. Interested sellers bid for, whereby the lowest bid leads on this reverse auction system. The seller with the cheapest bid receives the award automatically at expiration of the auction…
Syngas International Corp. (OTCBB: SYNI) Appoints PR Global Concept
Syngas Announced Today an Agreement With PR Global Concept to Represent Syngas in Europe and to Provide International Public and Investor Relations Services.
EDMONTON, AB and FRANKFURT, GERMANY - Oct 11, 2006 -- Syngas International Corp. (OTC BB:SYNI.OB - News) -- www.syngasinternational.com -- is pleased to announce that it has secured the services of PR Global Concept. PR Global (http://www.pr-global-concept.com) is a Germany-based firm specializing in international public and investor relations…
Never run out of oil again with TankDepot.co.uk
More affordable than LPG, frequently more efficient than mains gas and less polluting than solid fuel, oil is a great choice for home heating. Indeed, in some parts of the UK, more homeowners and householders choose oil for home heating, than mains gas, LPG, electricity and solid fuel combined.
One of the real benefits of oil heating, is security of supply. Unlike mains gas, you’re not at the mercy of pipelines…
Vapor Intrusion - A dangerous environmental concern, says Weitz & Luxenberg
October 3, 2006, New York, NY--Communities across the United States are learning about the dangers of vapor intrusion—but many are learning far too late. The harmful phenomenon results when soil is contaminated with volatile chemicals such as dry cleaning fluids and petroleum. The vapors from the affected soil then seep up through the cracks and openings in the foundation of nearby homes and mix with the indoor air. The vapors…
Waste Reduction Week Computer Recycling Events in Toronto & Montreal
Looking for an environmentally sensitive and privacy ensured method to dispose of your unwanted computer equipment? Leave it with Computation!
From October 16th - 22nd the general public is invited to drop-off their unwanted computer equipment for recycling.
Computation is a computer equipment refurbisher, recycler, and IT service provider serving the Greater Toronto and Montreal Areas. Drop-off is available inToronto at 2444 Bloor St. West (entrance at rear), from…
Second Round of Ontario Conservation Fund Recipients Announced
Funding supports schools, industry and small business
(Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Sept. 26, 2006) The Ontario Power Authority’s Conservation Fund will provide financial support of over $365,000 to three major initiatives. The initiatives span three sectors in Ontario – schools, industry and business – to run pilot programs in energy efficiency.
The three second-round recipients now join the ranks of 31 other electricity conservation pilots funded since 2005. “These three…
Open letter to the President of Republic of Indonesia
An Open Letter to the President of the Republic of Indonesia regarding the repatriation of Indonesian orangutans from Thailand:
Your Excellency Mr President Bambang Yudhoyono,
The Indonesian government’s diplomatic efforts, lobbying and the NGOs’ long hard campaigns demanding the repatriation of hundreds of illegally exported Indonesian orangutans to Safari World in Thailand have finally borne a positive result. On 23rd September 2006, 41 orangutans previously exploited for “kick-boxing” shows at…
First Year Success For Prince Albert Of Monaco
While Prince Albert prepares to mark the first year of his succession to the Principality of Monaco, a local destination guide http://www.yourmonaco.com suggests that the second smallest country in the world is in safe hands and can look forward to years of progressive economic and social policies that extend well beyond the borders of Monaco.
\'Prince Albert has changed his playboy image\', they say, \'since coming to power he has taken…
Call for Papers for the 3rd "waste to energy" in Bremen, Germany
Abstracts can now be submitted for the 3rd \"waste to energy\", held on May 9 and 10, 2007 in Bremen, Germany. Under the tagline \"Challenges for the waste and power generation industries\" the worldwide only exhibition and conference for energy from waste and biomass once again invites vendors and users to discuss technologies and markets.
Interested speakers can now transmit short descriptions (abstracts) of their proposed papers via the http://www.wte-expo.com website.…
Survey predicts private sector to play important role in solving climate change
Companies and business associations will be the most effective organizations in developing and implementing solutions to climate change, according to a recent survey.
And such solutions are urgently needed: Experts doubt that the current progress on climate change will be fast enough to avert major, irreversible damage, and one third believe it is already too late.
The survey, conducted by GlobeScan with the support of the COM+ Alliance, explored sustainability experts\' views…
September 11th to 17th - Computer Recycling Events in Toronto & Montreal
Looking for an environmentally sensitive and privacy ensured method to dispose of your unwanted computer equipment? Leave it with Computation!
From September 11th to 17th we are inviting the general public to drop-off their unwanted computer equipment for recycling. For larger quantities, organizations, businesses, and special requirements, please contact us about our services.
Computation is a computer equipment refurbisher, recycler, and IT service provider serving the Greater Toronto and Montreal Areas. Drop-off…
Currency reform at internet auction-house Spothunter.com
Germany/Ravensburg - With the internet auction-house Spothunter.com you could trade articles in four currencies for new: Euro, US dollar, Japanese Yen and British Pound.
Before purchase or requirement of an article the price in the currency wished by the seller is indicated to the buyer. The system, constantly connected with a currency computer, converts the price wished by the buyer automatically to the current rate of exchange. Spothunter.com offers more…
3S Swiss Solar Systems AG presents new products at the 21st European Photovoltai …
Lyss / Dresden, 28th August 2006. Swiss 3S Swiss Solar Systems AG will present new products from both its business areas, production lines and solar systems, at the 21st Photo-voltaic Solar Energy Conference & Exhibition in Dresden (4th – 8th September 2006).
Owing to the great increase in demand for production lines for thin layer solar modules 3S Swiss Solar Systems has further developed its laminating lines. The laminating line is…
TankDepot.co.uk Welcomes Scottish Oil Storage Regulations
Leading storage tank supplier TankDepot.co.uk has welcomed the introduction of The Water Environment (Oil Storage) (Scotland) Regulations 2006, which came into force earlier this year, and represent the biggest change to oil storage requirements in Scotland for many years.
The new Regulations apply to any kind of oil including petrol, diesel, mineral oil, heating oil, lubricating oil, waste oil, vegetable and plant oil. Whilst similar in some respects to The…
Drinking water generating from atmosphere by Solar Hybrid Technology
A technical Breakthrough for the poorest of the world
Drinking water generating from atmosphere by Solar Hybrid Technology
Most of the countryside areas in the 3rd world do not have access to clean drinking water and electricity. It is more than 1 billion people, who suffer from epidemics and high child mortality because of bad water, which results in under development of their living. A number, which shall be halved according to…
Consumer Utility Services launches "A Consumer Guide to Double Glazing"
One of a series of free consumer guides, the consumer guide to double glazing offers an impartial best practice guide to homeowners wishing to purchase double glazing.
Consumer Utility Services this week launched a new impartial guide providing advice to homeowners seeking to buy double glazing for their home. The guide covers consumer best practices for buying double glazing in easy to manage sections from obtaining quotes, through to contracts, payment…
Corporate News: 3S Swiss Solar Systems AG – new website
Lyss / Darmstadt, 14th August 2006. Today marks the date of the presentation of the new website of 3S Swiss Solar Systems AG in a totally new design.
In cooperation with chives – Büro für Webdesign Plus a modern internet presence has been developed, promoting 3S Swiss Solar Systems revised branding “Leading Technology for Solar Energy”, which is already in use in offline communications.
The new website offer customers and interested…
ENECO Announces Breakthrough In Direct Energy Conversion
(July 19th 2006) – Salt Lake City – ENECO, Inc., a US-based energy savings and clean technology developer, has this week announced details of a breakthrough in energy conversion with exciting potential benefits for a range of multi-billion dollar markets.
ENECO’s “Thermal Chip” is essentially a new type of semiconductor which directly converts heat from any source into electricity, delivering energy and power conversion three to five times more efficiently than…
Cellular concrete & water as a new heat storage medium for underground installat …
Summary:
Cellular concrete & water –strong enough to be over-built, environmentally friendly, maintenance-free, storage efficient and cost effective, long –lasting, and corrosion resistant– receives a new application for decentralised and independent “eco” heat storage beneath open land and buildings. It is a new concept of underground long- and short-time heat storage systems for modern district and single building heating & cooling.
Background:
Buildings today account for 40 percent of energy consumption in developed…
Half time for German photovoltaic market
The German market for photovoltaic lay up to the yearly half far behind expectations of many dealers and installers. Due to a long bad weather period and continuously high prices for solar modules, approximately as much solar power could not be sold as planned up to the yearly half. "Stocks are full, the demand at the German photovoltaic market is restrained." says Daniel Koepf, General Manager at Spothunter.com. "The market…
Exhibitor Statements at IFAT CHINA 2006
Fritz Egger
Director of International Operations, JWC Environmental, USA
“The traffic at the exhibition was very strong. In contrast to other shows in the region IFAT CHINA is very professionally managed – quite similarly to the high quality of IFAT in Munich.”
Izidor Debenc
Area Sales Manager, Savatech, Slovenia
“We are very pleased to join IFAT CHINA. We made real promising contacts, which we expect to fix in concrete business after the show.…
IFAT China 2006: Final Report
IFAT CHINA strengthens its role as China’s hot spot for environmental solutions
• About 10,000 trade visitors from 66 countries
• 285 exhibitors from 26 countries
• Strong Asian exhibitor participation with a share of 44 percent
This year's IFAT CHINA confirmed its significance as a meeting place and business platform for environmental solutions und technologies in Asia. Following a successful premiere in Shanghai in 2004, the 2nd International Trade Fair for Environmental Protection, from June 27th…
Canada’s Growth in Renewables to be Slower than U.S. or World
Canada’s consumption of renewable energies will increase 1% per year until 2030, slower than the 1.7% expected in the U.S. and the 2.4% annual growth in renewables around the world.
Canada consumed 3.5 quadrillion Btu of hydroelectricity and other renewables in 2003, according to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Energy. Under the reference case for economic growth, consumption in this country will be 4.6 quads in 2030, 7%…
Friends of the Earth calls on Canada’s Auditor General to investigate corruption …
(Ottawa, June 14, 2006) On the eve of a federal government-led initiative to debate regulating the activities of Canadian mining companies abroad*, Friends of the Earth has formally petitioned the Auditor General to investigate a junior mining company’s activities in Ecuador’s endangered Cloud Forest.
“The Canadian government provides massive financial and diplomatic support to its mining companies, and Ascendant Copper’s activities (ACX) offer a clear example of how these companies are…
