Press Releases by Category Energy & Environment
ISS Foresight 6.5 — Protecting Our Planet
ISS 3D announces today the release of ISS Foresight v6.5, the Professional 3D/CAD Software that assists engineers, architects and project managers in their design projects.
Large-scale land development projects are very complex, dealing with the typical problems of project rejection by an unconvinced general public. Targeting the ideal location for a windmill project or selecting the most economical and ecological path for a highway are two typical examples of land development…
Gasification Outdoor Wood Furnace Passes test for new EPA Owhh Emission Levels
Sequoyah Paradise, a manufacturer of outdoor wood furnaces has developed a new outdoor wood furnace that uses downdraft gasification to make the furnace much more efficent, and produce much less emissions.
This furnace was then tested by Intertech Labrotories, one of the premier emission testing labrotories in the country to see if it would meet the stringent EPA Owhh voluntary emissions levels. When the testing was complete the results…
OPUS ENERGY LAUNCHES REAL-TIME, ONLINE ENERGY PURCHASE SYSTEM
Another industry first for Opus as online energy purchasing product is rolled out to the non-half hourly market
Opus Energy – a leading independent electricity supplier to businesses – today launched Opus Evolution, a real-time online energy purchasing system that gives customers direct access to wholesale electricity markets.
The system, which, for the first time, offers smaller (non-half hourly) customers the chance to take advantage of pricing deals normally only offered to…
Schlange & Co. and Enablon join forces to offer integrated Corporate Responsibil …
Schlange & Co., one of the leading Corporate Responsibility consultancies in German speaking countries and Enablon, the world’s leading CSR software provider have entered in partnership to provide full end-to-end service to companies, ranging from strategy to performance management, communication and reporting.
Joachim Schlange, Managing Director of Schlange & Co., comments on the joint-initiative: “We chose to partner with Enablon because they are the recognized leader in the CR field and…
September 30th marks 40th anniversary of OAO “Zarubezhneft”
September 30, 2007 marks the 40th anniversary of Zarubezhneft, the leading export company of the oil industry. Since 1967, the company has been focused on overseas oil and gas exploration and production projects, oilfield facilities construction and organization of equipment and materials supply to oilfields.
Over the forty years, Zarubezhneft has accumulated unique experience of oil and gas projects throughout the world. Major oil industry facilities have been built in…
India's Pride Prof M S Swaminathan lecture at BITS Pilani Rajasthan
For this champion of India\'s Green Revolution, cause of work is the inspiration, he believed that he had to serve the nation and derives his satisfaction on the achievement of India changing from a nation of Begging Bowl to Bread Basket. He still has many unfulfilled dreams.
Prof KE Raman Deputy Director Administration Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani welcomed the gathering and read out the message of Chancellor…
Digi7 Digital ground cable locator, an accurate instrument
A-Tronics-Europe has with the Digi7 the solution for locating and finding buried telecom-, computer-, optical fiber and energy cables for places where are many cables close to each other and of course water and sewer pipes.
Characteristic for this product is that walking about the cable path the location of the cable are indicated very precise by two markers. These markers are constantly changing from left to right, so that every…
INDUSTRY FIRST - Opus Energy announces free Smart Meters for all customers
Opus Energy – a leading independent electricity supplier to small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) and corporate customers – today unveiled a £5million plan to provide new energy-saving Smart Meters free of charge to all its customers.
An industry first, the scheme, which is expected to be rolled out in September 2007, aims to dramatically improve the accuracy of customers’ bills by providing automatic usage readings that can be read remotely…
Netinium Starts Smart Metering multi-utility Pilot with Delta
Delta NV starts first multi-utility pilot in the Netherlands by including Electricity, Gas and Water
Delta Netwerkbedrijf, Delta Comfort and Evides recently announced the start of a smart metering pilot in Nisse, Zeeland. To test Delta’s multi-utility approach, 260 homes will be fitted with gas, water and electricity meters from various vendors. Netinium® Meter Information Manager™ (MiM™) will play a key role in this pilot, acting as the central access server…
Fiat, Volkswagen And General Motors Lead Flex-Fuel Vehicle Market In Brazil
Approximately 82% of the Brazilian market for flex-fuel vehicles, cars that are able to run on high percentage blends of ethanol and gasoline, is in the hands of just three car manufacturers. Fiat, Volkswagen and General Motors were able to realize market shares of 30.91%, 26.64% and 24.29% respectively from January through July 2007.
Overall flex-fuel vehicle sales rose more than 7% in August over July to a record 196.202…
ETLog Health conducts waste training programs in Zambia
Berlin/Lusaka. ETLog Health was commissioned by AT-Verband and InWEnt to carry out training measures for decision-makers in selected Zambian hospitals in Lusaka. The project was financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
According to the BMZ, the aim of Zambian-German co-operation is to reduce the extensive poverty in the country. German activities in Zambia are concentrated on the topics of water provision, de-centralization as well as…
Have Lunch with Bill Clinton and Chevy Chase
September 13, 2007 – Charitybuzz, an online auction service that works along side non-profit organizations to auction off experiences, memorabilia and merchandise, is holding a charity auction that includes lunch for two with both President Clinton and Chevy Chase. Founded by Coppy Holzman, charitybuzz strives to create buzz around specific charities through online auctions and live bidding functions and has come together with the two celebrities to raise money for…
Innov-X to Show New Portable XRF Tools For Mining and Metals at Mexican Mining C …
Woburn, MA, Visitors to Booth 115 --Radiacion Aplicada a la Industria --(RAISA) at the Expomin Mexico 2007 XXVII International Mining Convention and Exhibit * will see how Innov-X’s portable X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) analyzers in mining applications can save valuable time and money by performing rapid analysis right on site.
Innov-X portable analyzers offer the performance, ruggedness and versatility required for mining applications. Portable XRF is an ideal tool. Providing…
Say Farewell to Empty Heating Oil Tanks this Winter
More affordable than both LPG and electricity, 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, over 70% of homeowners and householders choose oil for home heating... that’s more than mains gas, LPG, electricity and solid fuel combined!
One of the real benefits of oil heating, is security of supply. Unlike mains fuels,…
Special Invitation from NHA President & Chairman
Over the past decade, tremendous resources have been dedicated to hydrogen and fuel cell technology improvement and commercialization. In this national and international endeavor, government agencies play an important role as driving forces. In fact, an increasing number of government organizations serve as early adopters or customers for hydrogen and fuel cells, accumulating valuable experiences in materializing our national vision of implementing clean fuels. The US Department of Defense (DOD)…
CITGO AND VALERO LEAD TOP 10 U.S. ETHANOL IMPORTING COMPANIES IN FIRST 6 MONTHS
U.S. petroleum refiners Citgo and Valero (NYSE: VLO) are the top 2 ethanol importing companies in the United States in the first 6 months of 2007. Overall imports were up 7.64% compared to the same period in 2006, from 193,620 gallons to 208,404 gallons.
The growth of overall imports over the first period of 2007 was expected as ethanol prices peaked in March 2006 because of a tight sugar market. One…
DRAMMATIC Fertilizer NOW on EBay
September 5th, 2007 – Manitowoc, Wis. – Dramm’s Drammatic line of organic plant food is now only a click away. Just type in www.fishfertilizer.com and click on the “BUY NOW” link to view Dramm’s complete line of all-natural, OMRI listed and earth friendly fertilizers that will be brought right to your door.
For a beautiful lawn and garden that’s healthy and safe use Drammatic Liquid Plant Foods. The ready-to-spray…
„Renewable Energy Talk“ at Vienna University of Technology
Cuba: Booming of Renewable Energy
Prof. Deny Oliva Merencio, director of the Centro de Estudio de Tecnologícas Energéticas Renovables (CETER) at the Technical University of Havana, is one of the renowned experts for wind energy in Cuba. He is responsible for the booming of renewable energies in Cuba in recent years. His work on alternative energy concepts is very fruitful, e.g. in February Cuba´s wind park with six wind turbines…
Copper to the fore in the “eco-design” revolution
From 11 August 2007, the date for transposition of EC directive 2005/32/EC (known as “the eco-design directive”) in Member states, manufacturers will have to review the design of the most energy-hungry mass-market equipment and consumer goods, in order to limit their environmental impact. Because it is durable, 100% recyclable, and - by virtue of its high conductivity - extremely energy-efficient, copper is set to play a crucial role in this…
The Renewable Energy Centre comments on the Merton Rule
The Renewable Energy Centre commented today on the Government’s rumoured abandonment of the ‘Merton Rule’, which requires a percentage of energy in new homes to be provided by renewable sources.
Named after the area of Greater London that it originated from, the Merton Rule was launched in 2003 and sets out that a percentage of the energy used in new build homes must come from on-site renewables sources such as wind…
UK Energy Saving Promotes Organic Produce as Harvest Festival Season Approaches
September is traditionally the month when harvest festival services are held in schools and churches around the UK, a long-standing tradition during which we celebrate the year’s harvest. As this time of year approaches, UK Energy Saving has been thinking about organic food, which is becoming an increasing part of the UK ‘harvest’.
Organic produce is just one of the areas covered on the UK Energy Saving website, http://www.uk-energy-saving.com, with…
European EHS Compliance Quiz
Climate Change, Chemicals, Emission Reports, Soil Contamination, Carcinogens, Enforcement, Product Safety, Corporate Social Responsibility -- These are just some of the buzzwords businesses have to grapple with in order to maintain compliance with environmental, occupational health and safety (EHS) laws. The regulatory requirements imposed on companies in Europe in order to protect the environment, public health or worker safety are rapidly changing and are being copied worldwide. …
Danish Utility ELRO Net Selects Echelon’s NES System for 50,000 Home Smart Meter …
(SAN JOSE, CA – August 2007) - Echelon Corporation (NASDAQ: ELON) today announced that the Danish utility ELRO Net has awarded a contract to Echelon’s Networked Energy Services (NES) Value Added Reseller Eltel Networks A/S to deploy an NES based advanced metering system to 50,000 Danish homes. This award marks the first win for the NES system in Denmark, representing another expansion of the NES system market. Initial deliveries…
The Renewable Energy Centre: King Review of Low Carbon Cars
The Renewable Energy Centre today commented on responses to the King Review of Low Carbon Cars’ call for evidence.
In the continuing fight against climate change there have been an increasing number of targets set in the UK and internationally for varying types of energy use and generation. One of the most important areas in which the UK needs to reduce carbon emissions is the transport sector, but it has also…
Portable XRF Screening for Lead in Toys: The Smart Step Beyond Reliance on Vendo …
Woburn, MA, August 27, 2007--- The sheer volume of toys and other consumer products entering the United States from outside the country makes extensive materials testing at an outside lab impractical. Portable XRF screening delivers fast, confident verification of vendor certification without expensive analytical laboratory techniques or delays. Innov-X Systems is pleased to present the Innov-X Import Guard™ handheld analyzer which offers a simple non-destructive solution to the…
Agency for BIO energetic Fuelsaver
After a successful test with a Peugeot 306 Diesel the BIO energetic Fuel saver save fuel at least from 1.67 KM to 2 KM per Liter Dr. Ancel Farrugia Migneco will found an Agency in Malta for this new kind of bio energetic Fuel saver manufactured by New Generation BIO (N-G) in Austria.
Dr. Farrugia is assured this BE Fuel Saver will be a best seller in Malta. Saving fuel…
Titan’s Truckmaster success continues with new TM900
Building upon the success of the incredibly popular 430 litre Titan Truckmaster launched to widespread acclaim earlier this year, storage tank specialist TankDepot.co.uk has now added a larger capacity 900 litre model, to its range of mobile diesel refuelling tanks.
Designed specifically for the on-site refuelling of commercial vehicles, plant and equipment, just like the TM430 Truckmaster, the new TM900 model allows users to unhitch their bowser trailers and…
UK Energy Saving Helps You to Plan for a New Eco-Friendly Academic Year
It never really seemed to start, but all of a sudden the end of the summer is just around the corner with another academic year ready to start in a few short weeks. UK Energy Saving has therefore been thinking about how students and all those working in the educational sector could start the coming term in an eco-friendly manner.
The consumer website, http://www.uk-energy-saving.com, covers all aspects of…
Heraeus Noblelight Presents a New Generation of Ozone Generating UV Lamps at the …
Heraeus Noblelight is exhibiting at the congress of the International Ozone Association and the International Ultraviolet Association
• Two Papers from Heraeus Experts will be presented at the IOA/IUVA World Congress 2007: “New Generation of Ozone Generating Low Pressure Lamps”; and “Measurements of Ozone Generating Low Pressure Lamps”
For the first time, the synergies and the applications of ozone and ultraviolet light (UV) will be discussed and evaluated at the…
Innov-X Systems Analyzers to be featured at SMTA Electronics Technical Meeting a …
Woburn, MA, August 14, 2007--- Because of the many RoHS*, REACH, and Pb-free challenges facing the electronics industry today, Innov-X offers the most complete range of handheld to benchtop XRF instruments. Learn how using X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) to screen components, parts and PCB’s will help with compliance for the growing demands of international RoHS* and other Directives by visiting Innov-X’s Booth at the SMTA’s Capital† meeting. It’s a visit…
Innov-X Systems Demonstrates Green XRF Technology at National Environmental Moni …
Woburn, MA, August 14, 2007--- Don’t miss Innov-X Systems live demonstrations at the National Environmental Monitoring Conference* to learn how using Portable X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) in environmental science applications can provide accurate analysis of RCRA Metals & Priority Pollutant Metals in seconds – in situ and non-destructively. In addition to their Environmental Analyzers, Innov-X Systems will also debut its Defender™ handheld XRF analyzer, which enables government professionals, inspectors and…
Record Downloads for The Renewable Energy Centre’s Guide to Home Energy Saving
The Renewable Energy Centre today announced a tremendous response to the launch of the ‘Guide to Home Energy-Saving’; available to download free on their website.
In the ongoing fight against climate change, there is increasing emphasis on the significance of the part which homeowners have to play. The Renewable Energy Centre has pledged to help encourage and educate UK households with the release of their Guide to Home Energy Saving.
Households…
Thermal Spa in Bad Aibling relies on Ultrafiltration
World’s Largest Ultrafiltration Plant designed for Spas due for start-up in Bad Aibling (Bavaria, Germany) – Total Treatment Capacity of 800 cubic metres of water per hour
Greifenberg, 13th August, 2007 – In Bad Aibling, hitherto known as a moor spa, a new thermal spa will be opened in September 2007. Not only the intended spa’s waterpark shall be modern and trend-setting – but also the water treatment will be…
IFAT CHINA 2008: Tracking Down Pollutants
Sources of pollutants can only be discovered and processes made more environmentally compatible using a reliable data. There is an enormous need for setting up corresponding measurement stations in China. The environment trade fair IFAT CHINA in Shanghai from 23 to 25 September 2008 provides international manufacturers with the chance to become familiar with the (in part) difficult framework conditions of this market segment and establish important direct contacts.
Approximately 750,000…
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and California Governor Schwarzenegger Tour E …
(SAN JOSE, CA– August 2007) - Echelon Corporation (NASDAQ: ELON), a leading provider of networking technology that is used to manage and reduce energy consumption, is pleased to announce that U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger toured Echelon’s networked, energy efficient headquarters on Friday, July 27th as part of the Secretary-General’s visit to California to highlight the role technology plays in improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse…
The Renewable Energy Centre Partners with The Sustainability Show 2007
In continuing its fight against climate change, The Renewable Energy Centre announced today that it is actively supporting The Sustainability Show 2007, an exhibition aimed at educating the public about how businesses and individuals can work together to make a positive impact for the future.
Launched at the beginning of 2007, The Renewable Energy Centre website has already established itself as an authority website in the sector and is leading the…
Forest fire damage in Athens quickly assessed with Definiens
The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki recently published studies revealing that over 5000 hectares of fir and pine forest in the Mount Parnitha National Park were destroyed by the recent forest fires. Nearly half of the forested area surrounding the city of Athens, which was essential in coping with the pollution emitted by the capitals 2.5 million cars, is ruined. Detailed information about the burnt forest area was extracted with the…
Breakthrough in a new possibility of micromolecular changes
Burgkirchen, AUSTRIA . New Generation BIO (N-G) started marketing on the world market with 13 products in the area of environment, health and wellness. Example for the environmental products are a fuel saver, a tree-rescue stick for 85% death trees and a dry ground stick for cultivation without water in try regions.New projects are started also, a product for friction reduction and a product for sea water…
UK Energy Saving Joins Forces with New Utilities Marketplace Provider
UK Energy Saving has teamed up with a new utilities marketplace provider in a move towards offering their visitors more information on the green credentials of energy suppliers. The consumer website, uk-energy-saving.com, focuses on energy saving and renewable energy, but recognises that, in today’s modern society, many still require at least some of their electricity from the national grid as well as a gas supply.
The reasoning behind…
BITS Pilani Rajasthan Alumnus shines at Numaligarh Refinery Assam
Here is yet another BITSian who has integrated himself into the excellence circuit.
Starting with Assam Oil Company, a subsidiary of Burma Oil Company of UK, his experience in the Oil industry in various capacities spans nearly three decades. He is a domain expert in oil industry marketing as well as finance.
He has seen concept to commissioning of the grass root Numaligarh Refinery Ltd. (NRL) in the district of Golaghat…
Jon Picker of Asia Tree Preservation Earns Professional Certification
Jon Picker of Asia Tree Preservation (ATP), located in China, recently demonstrated professional competency by successfully completing the Certified Arborist examination administered through the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) at the Forestry Research Institute (FRIM) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and in Hong Kong.
The purpose of the ISA Certification Program is to improve the level of knowledge and standard of practice within the tree care profession. It is designed to…
Nepcon-EMT South China Exhibit: Focus on RoHS Compliance with Innov-X Systems’ …
Woburn, MA, July 27, 2007--- Innov-X will be introducing its new Handheld XRF Analyzer with Laser Camera System at NEPCON-South China*, which is guaranteed to make a visit to Innov-X’s Booth 1B72 worthwhile. Learn about this product and the other XRF products and techniques on how to protect your company from RoHS non-compliance. You can learn what you should be doing in regard to “due diligence” for China…
BITS Pilani Rajasthan Alumnus shining at Navratna Oil Major BPCL
This BITSian with a passion for writing draws his inspiration from Toni Morrison’s quote “If there\'s a book you really want to read, but it hasn\'t been written yet, then you must write it.”
He is presently Executive Director Human Resource Development at India’s oil Major Navratna status BPCL - Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited. He is an expert in Change Management, Talent Management and has spoken at various…
Sunlabob has been awarded the prestigious "Ashden Award for sustainable energy"
Sunlabob Ltd. has been awarded the prestigious "Ashden Award for sustainable energy". Andy Schroeter, the german director of the Laos based company, has been invited to London and has been personally congratulated by Al Gore and HRH the Prince of Wales.
The Ashden Award is a UK-based foundation that awards outstanding solutions for sustainable energy. This year five first prizes were awarded. Among many entries Sunlabob received the first prize…
The Renewable Energy Centre Disappointed with Go-Ahead for Thames Water Desalina …
The Renewable Energy Centre today joins many environmental groups in the opposition against plans for the £200 million Thames Water desalination plant, when a third of their water supply is currently being lost through leakages.
Last Wednesday, the 18th July, the approved planning permission for the UK’s largest desalination plant, to be built in Beckton, East London, was announced. The £200 million plant will convert water from the Thames into…
UK Energy Saving Comments on Air Freighted Organic Food
Air freighted organic food has been the cause of much discussion in recent weeks with environmental groups such as Greenpeace calling for produce flown into the UK to be stripped of its organic status. This comes at a time of heightened awareness into the high levels of carbon emissions from aircraft and the Soil Association is currently conducting a consultation into this issue. UK Energy Saving has submitted…
Break through in thermal energy harvesting technology by EnOcean
EnOcean, the leading supplier of the award-winning, patented, energy-harvesting wireless sensors, presents the break through in thermal energy harvesting technology. With its new development Perpetuum ECT, EnOcean revolutionizes wireless sensor applications as it is able to power innovative electronic circuits from temperature differentials as low as 2° C.
EnOcean’s new product family Perpetuum ECT (Energy Converter Thermo) converts temperature differentials into usable power and enables the battery-free operation of ultra-low power…
Will the UK House Building Industry rise to the Carbon Challenge?
The Government recently announced the launch of their “Carbon Challenge” which aims to create five zero carbon or near carbon developments throughout the UK in order to provide working examples to the building industry.
It is estimated that homes currently produce 27% of the UK’s 40 million tonnes of annual carbon dioxide emissions. This makes home energy saving one of the most important areas for the government to direct their…
Electricity4business Appoints Top Flight Finance Director
London, UK, 18 July 07 - electricity4business a specialist UK supplier of business electricity announces the appointment of Simon Richards as Finance Director.
Simon, who will join E4B on 1 August 2007, has nearly 20 years of experience in the electricity market, most recently as Finance Director of E.ON UK’s Retail Business, Powergen. Such high profile moves in similarly concentrated sectors in the past have often led to a sea-change…
ETLog Health investigates Waste Situation in Nepal
Berlin/Katmandu. Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world. The health-care service has worsened during 11 years of civil war. ETLog Health GmbH was commissioned by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH to investigate the waste disposal practice in the Nepalese health service.
Around 25 million inhabitants coming from 75 ethnic groups, an official national language and yet around 50 minority languages and dialects; the…
