Archive for January, 2009

A global coalition of University students seek to raise funding for solar light distribution to the families in the Gaza strip. (PRWeb Jan 26, 2009)


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Tags: Solar

Rolling Hills Ranch wishes to leverage alternative, renewable energy as a local source for energy production. To that end, they have brought on NRG Shift, a renewable energy consulting company. Their desire is that the entire project, from client homes to the proposed Navajo, AZ intermodal port and other aspects of commercial development be as "green" as possible. As a focal point, the project is expected to utilize large-scale roof-top solar arrays to generate power, offsetting their carbon imprint and increasing bottom-line profits. (PRWeb Jan 31, 2009)


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Tags: Solar

Advertising Icon Joel Babbit and Rolling Stones Keyboardist Chuck Leavell Team Up to Launch Mother Nature Network – MNN.COM Environmental News website giving Corporate Sponsors a New Way to reach the masses and tell their Green Initiatives story. The MNN.COM website also provides a new way for advertisers to sponsor sections of the site and promote awareness of their corporate green initiatives. (PRWeb Jan 30, 2009)


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Tags: SEC

Onset Computer Corporation (http://www.onsetcomp.com), the HOBO® data logger company, today announced the availability of its 2009 Indoor Monitoring Product Catalog. (PRWeb Jan 30, 2009)


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45,000 square foot home is Florida's first 100% renewable energy home (PRWeb Jan 30, 2009)


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The article disscusses the impact the American Recovery Reinvestment Act will have on Infrastructure funds. Helen Dietz discusses Stanford Investment Group's approach to investing in companies that would benefit from infrastructure investment. (PRWeb Jan 30, 2009)


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Tags: REI

Premier provider of specialized engineering software thrives due to customer-centric approach and preeminent position in aerospace engineering solutions (PRWeb Jan 29, 2009)


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The majority of wealthy Americans have "green" values, reporting a keen interest in environmental issues and companies that follow a socially responsible path, according to the fifth annual Wealth and Values Survey by PNC Wealth Management, a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (PRWeb Jan 29, 2009)


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Nexsun Corp, a leader in renewable energy and biofuels development and production, today announced the appointment of David Pyrce as its Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors. (PRWeb Jan 29, 2009)


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Trinus Pipes & Tubes Ltd. and Vanguard Pipe & Fittings Ltd. – First Geothermal Polyethylene Pipe Manufacturers Certified to CSA C448 by a Third-Party Certifier (PRWeb Jan 29, 2009)


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Tags: Green manufacturing

Doheny Global Group, an energy development firm, announces that Secretary Tom Ridge is now a strategic limited partner in the firm. (PRWeb Jan 29, 2009)


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Tags: SEC

VW Jetta TDI named ‘Green Car of the Year’

Volkswagen Group of America Chief Executive Stefan Jacoby says the Jetta TDI, which the government estimates gets 41 miles per gallon (5.7 liters per 100 kilometers), offers comfort and fuel efficiency.Green Car Journal has named Volkswagen’s 2009 Jetta TDI as the “Green Car of the Year,” making it the first clean-diesel car to win the award.

Ford touts $3,400 tax credit for new hybrids

Ford presents its Fusion hybrid car at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Nov. 18.Consumers who order or purchase a new 2010 hybrid vehicle from Ford Motor Co. by the end of March are eligible for a tax credit, the company said Wednesday.

Tags: Hybrid car

Homebuyers looking for one of the best deals of the new year, should visit Blue Rock Homes in the Indian Meadows Subdivision of Limestone Township. (PRWeb Jan 22, 2009)


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A well-prepared business plan is key in the process of obtaining business financing or venture capital. Potential lenders and investors need many questions answered before making a final investment decision, and a thorough business plan will address these issues and give business owner the confidence needed when answering their questions. (PRWeb Jan 28, 2009)


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New blog dedicated to promoting energy independence, one community at a time (PRWeb Jan 28, 2009)


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Tags: Community, Green marketing

Cognis Corporation, through its QTA® System business, announced today that it is now offering its biodiesel quality testing technology found in some of the world's largest biodiesel plants on a per sample, on-demand basis. With results up to a week faster at less than half the cost of full ASTM lab service, QTA On-Demand is a cost effective way for facilities with a smaller sample load to get the accuracy and reliability of a full QTA System. summary ** (PRWeb Jan 28, 2009)


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SBA Endorsement Retraction

A retraction to an earlier release stating that the SBA endorsed a private enterprise's service. In this fast paced world innocent errors occur and need to be made right. (PRWeb Jan 28, 2009)


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Nashville-Based Building & Design Team Gets Points for Innovation In Design (PRWeb Jan 28, 2009)


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Tags: LEED

A Down Payment on the Green Economy

USGBC joins top business leaders at the White House in support of the recovery package. (PRWeb Jan 28, 2009)


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