Press Releases by Category Energy & Environment
Fart Neutral Bursts Out on Global Warming and Laughter
WOODBRIDGE, Va./July 12, 2007 --- Fart Neutral's airing out attracts attention to global warming in a humorous way, via its Web site, 'fartneutral.com'.
The average person experiences flatulence 12-18 times a day, producing up to 30 liters (8 gallons) of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) in a year.* While the quantity of greenhouse gases produced by human flatulence is insignificant compared to the emissions from other daily activities, the…
EnOcean expands and strengthens Management Team
EnOcean, the leading provider of the award-winning, patented, energy-harvesting wireless sensors today announced the appointment of Graham Martin as Vice President Strategic Alliances. Graham is responsible for integrating technology and market strategy for the rapidly growing EnOcean Alliance community.
Graham Martin brings 25 years experience as an executive and visionary in the wireless semiconductor and electronics industry. He joins EnOcean from Chipcon, a Norwegian low power RF IC company…
UK Energy Saving Urges Councils to Offer More Tetra Pak Recycling Facilities
Recycling collections differ across the country with some local authorities offering a much greater range of services than others. It has come to the attention of UK Energy Saving, however, that Tetra Pak recycling is severely lacking on a nationwide basis, with only a few areas offering collection services. Other areas offer recycling banks, but many more provide no recycling facilities for these cartons whatsoever.
The UK Energy Saving…
McDonald's to Save Energy and Increase Operations Efficiency with Echelon's Tech …
(SAN JOSE, CA– July 10, 2007) - Echelon Corporation (NASDAQ: ELON), a leading provider of networking technology that is used to manage and reduce energy consumption, today announced that McDonald’s Corporation has chosen its LonWorks® technology to network its restaurant kitchen equipment in order to create the “kitchen of the future,” which aims to lower energy consumption and increase operational efficiency. McDonald’s is encouraging its kitchen equipment manufacturers to include…
Ninety-Five Percent of Americans Think Gas Prices Are Too High Says New Survey
PROVO, Utah — July 9, 2007 — Ninety-five percent of Americans think recent gas prices are too high — according to a nationwide survey by Qualtrics. But many may be mistakenly casting blame at the wrong group for their pain at the pump.
Complaining about oil company money-making conspiracies may be an effective anger management channel, but according to Ben Stein, Yahoo Personal Finance writer, these conspiracies don’t exist. Stein —…
Launch of German broadband channel for environment and sustainable development
Berlin, 09/07/2007 - green.tv brings activists from around the globe together. The green.tv/de platform offers an opportunity for NGOs, public sector bodies, think tanks, independent filmmakers and the green industry to present projects and campaigns to an environmentally conscious audience worldwide. Central subjects are air, land, water, climate change, technologies, people and species. News, features and a children’s program are the prominent features of green.tv/de. An interactive education program and…
Energy Software Company Expands
STATE COLLEGE, PA, July 9 – Good Steward Software, LLC announced today that due to record-setting sales, it has moved to new headquarters. The new site, located at 110 Radnor Road in State College, PA, is double the size of the former space.
According to Steve Heinz, the company president, “Our sales are up 40% this year compared to the same period last year. With that kind…
BMG India announces, IEMA accredited, ISO 14001:2004 Lead Auditors Training in M …
Development, implementation and sustenance of a management system implementation requires organisational commitment and champions who can play a key role in the development, cascade and maintenance of the Environmental Management System (EMS). These champions need a comprehensive understanding of the standard. Do we have our Champions in place? Lead Auditors are the critical core of every implementation. They are champions, change agents and leaders, project managers and problem solvers. Lead…
Climate Alliance welcomes the EU Green Paper on Adaptation to Climate Change
On 29 June 2007 the European Commission adopted the EU Green paper on Adaptation to Climate Change. The green paper was presented to a wide public in an event in Brussels on 3 July 2007.
Climate Alliance welcomes the EU Green Paper on Adaptation to Climate Change and the recoginition of the double challenge of adaptation and mitigation. We are happy to see that the Commission puts emphasis on mitigation whilst…
Bhoruka Power Corporation Limited (BPCL) acquires SLS Power Industries for Rs 80 …
July 05, 2007: Bhoruka Power Corporation Limited, part of the leading Bhoruka Group, today announced the acquisition of SLS Power Industries for Rs 80 crores. The Bangalore-based SLS Power Industries has two hydro stations at the Kaveri and Tungabadhra bases with a total capacity of 12 MW. With this acquisition, BPCL is augmenting its presence in the clean power sector in India with a revenue target of Rs 200…
Businesses Being Taken for a Ride by the Big Six Energy Suppliers
New e-book reveals secrets to saving 40%-70% off business electricity bills.
London, UK, 05 July 07 - Electricity4Business, a specialist UK supplier of business electricity has today released an e-book guide to saving seeing through the dirty tricks campaigns of the big 6 energy suppliers.
When it comes to electricity, small and medium size enterprises can never assume they are getting a good deal. In fact, it's safe to say that -…
LAGOTEC on the 9th Conference Bacterial Genetics and Ecology
Magdeburg: LAGOTEC GmbH presented at the 9th symposium on “Bacterial Genomics and Ecology in Wernigerode, Germany, its newest activities.
More than hundreds of scientist and users came together to talk about trends in microbial ecology. Recent advances in a variety of methods have been presented. Further insights into microbial community networks come from advanced microscopic and molecular techniques - how bacterial populations colonise surfaces, communicate with each other, share substrates, interact…
The Renewable Energy Centre Evaluates £200 million Proposal for World's Largest …
Associated British Foods, DuPont and BP have announced a £200 million proposal for one of the world’s largest biofuel plants to be built on BP’s chemical site at Saltend, Hull.
Since 1996 the number of vehicles on the road has increased from around 27 million to over 33 million, and the transport sector currently accounts for approximately a quarter of total UK carbon emissions. Combined with continually rising fuel prices and…
UK ENERGY SAVING COMMENTS ON 'GREEN' HIGH STREET RETAILERS
UK Energy Saving has posted a number of articles on its Blog, uk-energy-saving.blogspot.com, in recent months regarding the environmental policies and initiatives of high street stores, and has now added details of a recent survey used by the BBC for their Money Programme on 28th June. The survey heralded the Co-op as the ‘greenest’ high street retailer following analysis of their carbon emissions, waste, food miles and ethical sourcing.…
USBAdspec Flash Drives save over 500% in energy consumption, cites Consumer Repo …
USB Flash Drive manufacturer USBadspec usbadspec dot com has put forth a “Green Paper” on the positive impact that the use of computer peripherals called Flash Drives on the environment.
What is a Flash Drive? Drives are small, infinitely re-usable computer devices with a USB 2.0 . Their main purpose is to hold or transfer data from one computer to another.
Information on Flash Drives environmental impact was presented…
Harman Corproation Announces Membership with The Society of the Plastics Industr …
Rochester, MI--June 26, 2007--Harman Corporation announces its new membership with The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI) this month. SPI is the trade association representing one of the largest manufacturing industries in the United States. SPI's members represent the entire plastics industry supply chain, including processors, machinery and equipment manufacturers and raw materials suppliers.
Membership in SPI gives Harman a voice in shaping the industry's future and…
Developments In Public Nuisance Litigation Put Plaintiffs On The Defensive
Following the most recent decisions by the Missouri and New Jersey Supreme Courts, “the plaintiffs\' \'public nuisance\' initiative is clearly on the defensive,” according to Houston attorney, Richard O. Faulk, Litigation Department Chair of Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP. “The plaintiffs\' public nuisance bar have now been rebuffed and rebuked in every state supreme court they have entered.”
Mr. Faulk further comments on recent public nuisance litigation developments:
\"Last week\'s defense verdict in…
TheRenewableEnergyCentre.co.uk encourages its visitors to calculate their carbon …
The Renewable Energy Centre announced its support of the Government’s recently launched “Act on CO2” website by adding a link to the carbon calculator from its homepage.
The Renewable Energy Centre is an online specialist resource for businesses, government organisations and individuals researching sustainable and renewable technologies. Launched at the beginning of 2007, The Renewable Energy Centre has already established itself as an authority website in the sector through media coverage…
1000Bulbs.com Joins With ENERGY STAR
1000Bulbs.com (1000-Bulbs) announced today that they have joined in partnership with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) as an ENERGY STAR partner. The commitment of ENERGY STAR and 1000-Bulbs is to promote energy efficiency as an easy and desirable option for organizations and consumers to prevent pollution, protect the global environment, and save on energy bills.
Through this commitment, 1000-Bulbs has agreed…
IFAT CHINA 2008 – Water is big business
The environmental problems facing China arising from the country´s economic expansion and rapid urbanisation are leading to a surge in demand for water and waste-water treatment technology. The environmental trade fair IFAT CHINA, which takes place from 23 to 25 September 2008 in Shanghai gives international technology suppliers the opportunity to present their services and products in this growth market.
In the Chinese cities, 90 percent of the surface water and…
Firsthips Newsletter - June 2007
On the 22nd May 2007 the government announced that they will be implementing changes to the regulations of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and Home Information Packs (HIPs). The main points of the changes are as follows:
HIPs and EPCs to start on 1st August 2007.
HIPs will be mandatory for the sale of four bedroom properties and larger.
HIPs for three bedroom properties will be phased in once 2000 energy…
TankDepot.co.uk Masters the Blues
Leading tank supplier TankDepot.co.uk has added a new range of BlueMaster storage tanks, designed specifically for the storage of Adblue.
A solution comprised of urea and purified water, Adblue is used as an exhaust treatment in current generation Euro 4 and next generation Euro 5 commercial vehicles, incorporating Selective Catlaytic Reduction (SCR) Technology. When injected into the hot exhaust manifold of a commercial vehicle, Adblue breaks down into Ammonia –reacting with…
The Renewable Energy Centre; Leading the Way in Promoting Renewable Energy
Due to popular demand The Renewable Energy Centre has added three new sections to their website; a directory of UK and International renewable energy exhibitions and conferences for trade and consumers, a section for relevant Educational Resources and advice on government grants and funds available.
The Renewable Energy Centre website has been heralded as the first of its kind in the UK and is leading the way as a primary source…
COGEN Challenge Achieves an Important Milestone
500 Cogeneration Units from 19 European Countries Registered
As the 500th cogeneration unit is registered in the on-line database, the COGEN Challenge project team claims that cogeneration in Europe is more reliable and widely applied than previously assumed. The use of small-scale cogeneration in homes, swimming pools and hotels is better accepted than people may think. Policy-makers should therefore be more confident in the promotion of cogeneration and include it as…
New Jersey Supreme Court Issues Definitive Public Nuisance Litigation Decision
Today, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued the definitive decision regarding the rights of public authorities to pursue public nuisance litigation against the manufacturers of lead paint and pigments, according to Houston attorney, Richard O. Faulk, Litigation Department Chair of Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP. “The majority opinion demonstrates extraordinary scholarship and wisdom by exposing a ‘new tort’ that cleverly masquerades under the ‘public nuisance’ pseudonym,” he said.
Mr. Faulk further comments:
“The…
Saving waste can save money
Berlin. Growing costs for waste disposal are only a fraction of the expenditure by which hospitals are faced. It is necessary to make savings in many areas. That it is possible to make savings without intervention in an existing system has been demonstrated by the example of the Berlin-based firm ETLog Health EnviroTech & Logistics GmbH.
In 2002, AK Umweltschutz carried out a practice workshop in the hospital Nordrhein-Westfalen with experts,…
The Construction Centre.co.uk helps promote Carbon Challenge plans
The Construction Centre today announced its support of the Government’s Carbon Challenge plans, which aims to create five zero carbon or near zero carbon developments throughout the UK in order to provide working examples to the building industry. The idea is to encourage housebuilders to implement good building practices in order to meet the 2016, CO2 emissions targets.
The Construction Centre has a vast database of products and search terms…
Millennial Net Announces Wireless Solutions for Enterprise
New hardware and software are designed to make a significant impact on energy conservation, energy use management and policy driven by enterprise-wide Energy and Green strategies.
Burlington, MA – Millennial Net introduces revolutionary wireless energy management solutions at Sensor-2007 EXPO*. The initial release includes several new wireless devices and web-based software in an integrated architecture ideal for commercial, industrial, educational and governmental organizations with single or multi-site applications. …
The Renewable Energy Centre voices concern over £14 billion Severn Barrage
Following the recent Energy White Paper The Renewable Energy Centre announced it’s support of the Government’s decision to once again consider the benefits of tidal power, but voiced its concern regarding the environmental implications of the proposed Severn Barrage.
The tidal power industry moved a step forward on the publication of the Energy White Paper last month when Trade Secretary Alistair Darling highlighted the future importance of tidal power and stated…
Why the smart money is on Green IT
IT Managers in the education sector are showing an upsurge of interest in green technology, reports leading education IT services organisation ITS Feda.
Strong positive responses to the cost saving benefits of new green IT technologies were seen at ITS Feda’s recent annual conferences. Replacing desktop PC’s with lower energy consumption thin client devices was an area of particular interest, with two thirds of the attending Educational IT Managers marking…
Ultrafiltration systems even more cost-competitive - inge AG launches new rack d …
inge’s brand-new T-Rack saves up to 5% of investment costs
Greifenberg, June 6th 2007 – With its patented and unique Multibore® membranes and the dizzer® module series, the internationally active inge AG from Germany has been able to position itself as technology leader in the ultrafiltration market for drinking, process and waste water in recent years.
Now the company has launched a further, newly-developed innovation: a novel rack design, called ”T-Rack“. The…
Innov-X to Demonstrate New XRF Tools at the EXPONOR 2007 Mining Exhibition in Ch …
Woburn, MA, ---Visitors to Sistemas Analiticos SAX Booth #101 at the EXPONOR 2007 show in Antofagasta,Chile (see* below) will learn how X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) in mining operations can save valuable time and costs by performing rapid analysis right on site, from exploration to processing to end materials.
Innov-X unveils new products at EXPONOR 2007 this year, guaranteed to make a visit to booth 101 worthwhile.
• X-50 Mobile XRF high-powered, portable XRF:…
Modular building supplier Portakabin Group reduces carbon footprint and leads th …
Portakabin Group, the UK’s leading modular building supplier and manufacturer, has announced significant savings in carbon emissions following the implementation of an energy saving and environmental policy across its business.
Portakabin saw a 17% year on year reduction in carbon emissions, decreasing by 643 tonnes over the last 12 months alone – equivalent to 338 flights from London Heathrow to Sydney.
The new environmental policy is part of the Portakabin commitment to…
Wind Energy White Paper Outlines Concerns About Wind Industry's Rapid and Unregu …
Booming growth in the U.S. wind energy industry creates special responsibilities for wind farm developers as large utility-grade wind turbines are increasingly placed closer to population centers, according to a recent white paper published by Dallas attorney Trey Cox.
In his paper, the partner from Dallas’ Lynn, Tillotson & Pinker, LLP, outlines key strategies for wind-farm developers to help insure continued public support for the young and fast-growing industry.
With wind-generated power…
FIRSTHIPS RESPONSE TO RUTH KELLY'S 22ND MAY ANNOUNCEMENT
Over the past 18 months we have made a great effort to meet the HIPs challenge despite the continuous changes the Government has made during this period.
Firsthips\' unique position in the marketplace as a trading platform for all parties involved in a property transaction, is based on our research into the complete process of selling and buying a house in England and Wales. This lead us to create an online…
The Renewable Energy Centre Concerned about Delay of Energy Performance Certific …
Following the announcement that the launch of Home Information Packs, including the key Energy Performance Certificates, will be delayed until 1st August, The Renewable Energy Centre voices its concerns about the resulting impact on the UK’s fight against climate change.
It was announced by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Ruth Kelly last month that the controversial Home Information Packs (HIPs) due to launch on June 1st have…
UK ENERGY SAVING PROMOTES SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL AS THE HOLIDAY SEASON APPROACHES
As the summer months approach, uk-energy-saving.com is promoting sustainable travel for all those enjoying some leisure time. Whilst in no way wishing to but a damper on anyone’s much-earned break, UK Energy Saving simply advocates a sustainable approach to travel which takes into consideration the holiday’s environmental impact.
People’s holiday plans vary from relaxing in the garden to day trips from home and from a train ride within…
TankDepot.co.uk launches new Rainwater Storage Tank range
Online storage tank supplier TankDepot.co.uk, has launched an all-new range of rainwater storage tanks and accessories just in time for Summer
Available now for online purchase and nationwide delivery, the new range includes a comprehensive selection of rainwater storage tanks and water butts, downpipe diverters and filters, together with rainwater pumps and fitting kits. Manufactured by 3P Technik, TankDepot.co.uk 's new rainwater harvesting range complements the company's existing range of BioDiesel,…
Echelon Joins the Business Council on Climate Change
(SAN JOSE, CA – May 2007) - Echelon Corporation (NASDAQ: ELON), a leading provider of networking technology that is used to manage and reduce energy consumption, today announced it has joined the Business Council on Climate Change (BC3), a partnership of San Francisco Bay Area businesses committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing corporate environmental leadership. Echelon joins a growing number of environmentally conscious companies dedicated to taking…
The Renewable Energy Centre: Energy White Paper 2007
The Renewable Energy Centre comments on how the Energy White Paper released on the 23rd May will affect UK consumers and businesses.
Last week the Department of Trade and Industries Secretary Alistair Darling released the 2007 Energy White paper, setting out the Government’s vision for renewable and nuclear power for the future, focusing on the two main challenges for the government at this time.
The main issue addressed was the question of…
Heat & Cold Storage beneath Residential and Commercial Buildings
Heat storage is an essential part of a very broad range of renewable energy systems: from solar collectors to biomass boilers, from micro-cogeneration to heat pumps. And Heat storage is an enabling technology: without it, renewable heating and cooling would not be possible. It is the road map to higher solar fraction up to 100 %.
The new Idea:
A Heat & Cold storage construction system made of water absorbent mortar …
LuminUltra Wins New Frontiers Exporter Award
Fredericton, NB Canada, May 24, 2007 -- The New Frontiers Exporter Award, presented by Business New Brunswick Minister Greg Byrne and Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) president and CEO, Perrin Beatty was accepted by Mrs. Dolores Whalen, VP Internal of LuminUltra Technologies Ltd., during the CME’s 55th Annual General Meeting at the Delta Fredericton on May 23, 2007.
The New Frontiers Exporter award represents the achievement of LuminUltra in the development…
Extentia promotes environmental awareness by cleaning up viewpoint
9 May, Pune, India – As a part of their ongoing corporate social activity, Extentia Information Technology (www.extentia.com) took the initiative to raise environmental awareness by cleaning up a beautiful scenic point at Bapdev Ghat, near Pune.
Extentia, a global software development company based in Pune, manages its corporate social activities through an in-house team called Sakaar, which means “to fulfil”. The group works towards addressing social issues in the…
The Renewable Energy Centre helps to make the Subject of Wind Power a Breeze for …
With the rising popularity of renewable technologies in the UK The Renewable Energy Centre was pleased to announce a record number of visits to the Wind Power section of the website this month.
TheRenewableEnergyCentre.co.uk today was pleased to announce record visits to the Wind Power section of their website this month, as many individuals and companies are beginning to research this emerging technology in response to increasing media coverage.
The Nuclear Power…
Vattenfall AB Exercises Option for Nearly 100,000 Additional Echelon Meters
(San Jose, CA – May 2007) - Echelon Corporation (NASDAQ: ELON) announced today that the Swedish utility Vattenfall AB has exercised a third option for up to 100,000 additional Echelon NES meters and associated data concentrators and system software, bringing the total number of meters released under the project to about 600,000. Revenue to Echelon under the options announced today is expected to be approximately $7 million, depending upon the…
Unity4 Home Agent Call Centre - A Commitment to sustainability at every level
SYDNEY, Australia, 12st May 2007, Unity4 Pty Ltd has been recognized by Hatch Sustainability Strategists as leading the Australian Call Centre industry in sustainable business practices through its unique business model and processes.
“Working from home impacts across many layers of sustainability.Unity4’s commitment to allowing staff to enjoy a work life balance by operating from their own homes is a great way to allow personal sustainability to flourish.
“The time…
ENECO Named In CNBC's Top 50 Low-Carbon Pioneers List
(May 17th 2007) – Salt Lake City – Following the creation of its UK subsidiary ENECO Europe in September 2006, Salt Lake-based energy technology specialist ENECO Inc. has received its first major piece of independent recognition in Europe this month, being named amongst the top 50 low-carbon pioneers in a list produced by CNBC European Business.
The news follows on the back of a major deal signed by the parent company…
Echelon Wins Advanced Metering and Energy Management Project with Austrian Utili …
(SAN JOSE, CA– May 2007) - Echelon Corporation (NASDAQ: ELON), a leading provider of networking technology that is used to manage and reduce energy consumption, today announced that its Networked Energy Services (NES) System has been selected by LINZ STROM, Austria to network 75,000 of its customers using advanced meters. The project includes an option for an additional 75,000 of their remaining 175,000 meters. NES Value-Added Reseller Ubitronix (also of…
The Renewable Energy Centre Discusses the Future of Water Recycling
With ever increasing temperatures, less rainfall and a summer hosepipe ban a likely possibility this year, The Renewable Energy Centre discusses water recycling and how useful it will be to us in the future?
Last month the UK saw the hottest April since records began in 1840 with an average temperature of 11.2C (52.16F), breaking the previous record set in 1865 of 10.6C (51.08F).
It was also the driest April in…
EnOcean powers LightHive
The innovative self-powered radio technology from EnOcean proved to be the best solution for the LightHive at the world-wide known Architectural Association (AA) School of Architecture in London. LightHive is an extraordinarily unlikely exhibition that should never have been were it not for the force of Alex Haw, its architect and creator. This dramatic and thrilling use of EnOcean\'s energy harvesting wireless sensor technology provides a solution to his problem…
