Archive for September, 2008

Vatican sees the light of solar power

With St. Peter's Basilica in the background, a solar panel sits atop the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on Monday. The first of a planned 2,400 solar panels have been installed on top of the papal audience hall at Vatican City.

Tags: Solar

McGraw-Hill Construction releases first ever global-scale green building market research report at China Green Building and Energy Efficiency Conference in Shanghai. (PRWeb Sep 29, 2008)


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Tags: Green building

A Green Products Expo that lets eco-friendly product manufacturers showcase their new green products to New York media will be held in New York City in February. (PRWeb Sep 26, 2008)


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Tags: Green manufacturing, Green products

SHEC LABS has moved up to the #2 position of the New Energy Congress Top 100 Clean Energy Technologies. (PRWeb Sep 25, 2008)


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Dean of The University of Arkansas, Clinton School of Public Policy, Skip Rutherford, with involvement from the Clinton Library, has invited documentary film Producer/Director David M. Edwards to screen his film "Sprawling From Grace; Driven To Madness" at the school on Oct 12th, 2008. (PRWeb Sep 25, 2008)


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Austin Solar Air Conditioning, Inc. announced they will be exhibiting at the 9th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup and Green Living Fair. The Renewable Energy Roundup will be held in Fredericksburg, Texas from September 26th thru September 28th. (PRWeb Sep 25, 2008)


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Tags: Solar

1.3 Million Web Sites Now Powered by Texas Wind

Texas-based HostGator greens Internet and rises on North America's fastest growing company list (PRWeb Sep 24, 2008)


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Keane brings substantial functional and executive leadership experience within the manufacturing, technology, and information technology services sectors. Clipper Windpower Plc ("Clipper"), in a statement delivered to the London Stock Exchange's Regulatory News Service on July 28, 2008, announced the appointment of Michael Keane as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President, effective September 2, 2008. (PRWeb Sep 24, 2008)


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Tags: SEC

Plug-in cars sparking a power shift

Seattle City Light's plug-in hybrid electric Prius is part of a pilot project to study how such vehicles will affect electrical usage in the future.Experiments around the country are focusing on how the rise of plug-in electric vehicles could change the way people think about driving — and about using electricity.

Chrysler pegs 2010 as year of its electric car

Chrysler’s CEO Bob Nardelli unveils a handful of new electric vehicles live on CNBC. (CNBC)Chrysler LLC said Tuesday it will put an electric car on sale in North America in 2010.

Nissan betting on an electric future

Nissan is testing a new electric motor powered by lithium-ion batteries in this boxy small car called the Cube.Although Nissan does plan to embrace hybrid technology, the Japanese automaker is banking on plug-in electric vehicles as the next big thing.

Jeremy Rifkin will deliver the Keynote Address at the Opening Plenary Session of GridWeek 2008 on Tuesday September 23rd at 10:00 AM EST. Mr. Rifkin will call for the United States to Lead the Way to a Third Industrial Revolution and a New Sustainable Energy Vision for the World in the 21st Century. Leaders from America's premiere power and utility companies, IT companies, and representatives of government will be attending the week-long conference. (PRWeb Sep 22, 2008)


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Many New Features geared at helping homeowners take control of the skyrocketing costs of home improvement, are now being featured on Showroom411.com. From getting the instructional guidance for the do it yourself people, to finding the best sources for home products, users really will learn how to take control. (PRWeb Sep 22, 2008)


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"Nutrition Labels" that clearly communicate the sustainability facts of a home would help grow the green building industry by alerting homebuyers to a home's environmental impact and monthly financial costs while outlining potential health benefits or risks. (PRWeb Sep 22, 2008)


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Tags: Green building

The website is creating a broader scope to provide for the needs of consumers and relocation companies. (PRWeb Sep 22, 2008)


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Ecopreneur Summit e-Lab: Experts present grant hands-on application training for entrepreneurs who have alternative energy products and services and want grant funding from the government $50 billion dollar program. (PRWeb Sep 22, 2008)


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Tags: Alternative energy

Due to high fuel costs and expected increases for gas and electricity, the Midwest Chimney Safety Council anticipates more chimney fires this winter due to increased use of alternative heating appliances, lack of maintenance, and poor installations. (PRWeb Sep 21, 2008)


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EDA of St. Clair County is seeking the attention of site selectors and real estate professionals looking for a new business location to build, buy or expand. We want to show the world the St. Clair County advantage. Visit EDAscc.com to view our website and watch our St. Clair County, Michigan, Business attraction video. (PRWeb Sep 20, 2008)


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A net zero energy home in Truro, Massachusetts, will be open to the public as part of the NESEA Green Buildings Open House. The private residence is designed to produce as much energy as it uses each year. (PRWeb Sep 19, 2008)


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Tags: Green building

Scaled Solar Signs First Two Sales Contracts

Scaled Solar, Inc. Enters Into Two Multi-Year Agreements to Supply Solar High Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems for Industrial Power Projects in San Francisco Bay Area and California's Central Valley. (PRWeb Sep 18, 2008)


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Tags: Photovoltaic