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SunEdison receives approval to construct a 72 Megawatt photovoltaic solar power plant in Northeastern Italy
SunEdison, a division of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. has received final approval from the Italian government to develop and construct a 72 Megawatt (MW) photovoltaic solar power plant in Northeastern Italy, near the town of Rovigo. When completed, this is expected to be the largest photovoltaic (PV) solar power plant in Europe. Power generation will begin in the second half of 2010 with final completion expected by year end. In the first f... [more]
EMMA energy and micro-generator controller can divert surplus energy to additional storage devices
To date, an average of 50 per cent of what is generated by a micro-generator is uncontrollably exported to the grid due to the unavailability of a smart energy management device that can manage and match energy supply and demand in any household. Coolpower Products Ltd. has launched a technology solution for the UK market, that will provide a smart energy management device for both domestic and commercial buildings, that more effectively mana... [more]
PassivSystems and ModCell combine forces to unveil a blueprint for the eco schools of the future
The Government’s Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme is the biggest-ever school buildings investment programme, with the aim being to rebuild or renew every school in the UK. Two British clean technology firms have combined forces to unveil a blueprint for the eco schools of the future. PassivSystems is to work with ModCell® on the creation of the ModCell Renewable Schools across the UK, targeting the BSF programme. The schools wil... [more]
UK Government Retrofit for the Future funding to test low carbon building technology
Science Minister Lord Drayson and Housing Minister John Healey have announced eighty seven social housing projects across the UK are set to benefit from a share of £17 million of government funding to test low carbon building technology. The programme, entitled ‘Retrofit for the Future’, is the first of its kind in the UK, and will see social housing units across the country retrofitted with new, innovative technologies. Understanding and ... [more]
Bio-fuel produced by algae could produce an economically viable, low net carbon emission transportation fuel
Meeting the world’s growing energy needs while reducing the impact on the environment will require the development of all viable sources of energy and new technology development, said Emil Jacobs, Vice President of Research and Development at ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company. In a speech to the 2010 World Future Energy Summit, Jacobs outlined the energy challenge facing the world: global energy demand is expected to be 35 percent hi... [more]
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Missouri American Water Accepting Applications for Environmental Grant Program (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Missouri American Water is accepting applications for its Environmental Grant Program to support innovative, community-based environmental projects that improve, restore or protect watersheds and community drinking water supplies.
Oce Accepting Applications for Its Third Annual 'Green Reprographer of the Year' Award (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Oce, a global leader in digital document management and delivery solutions, today announced its Wide Format Printing Systems division will begin accepting applications for its third annual "Green Reprographer of the Year" award.
DEC summer education camp registration taking place (The Photo News)
ALBANY Applications for youth interested in attending the 2010 summer environmental educational camps are now being accepted for kids age 12 to 17.
Last Chance for USDA Organic Initiative Applications (Arizona Range News)
Lyons, Nebraska - Less than two weeks remain for organic producers as well as farmers and ranchers transitioning their operations to organic to apply for a special USDA initiative to encourage conservation practices. The 2010 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Organic Initiative will provide $50 million nationally to farmers and ranchers who qualify for the program.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-11 21:24 L.A. drops plan for green power line to city (Interactive Investor)
SAN FRANCISCO, March 11 (Reuters) - A project by Los Angeles to build a green power line to bring renewable energy from the desert to the city has been dropped following opposition from environmental groups. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, the largest U.S. municipal utility with 4 million customers, has formally withdrawn its right-of-way grant applications to build an 85-mile (137 km ...
Youths may apply for environmental education camps (Press & Sun-Bulletin)
Applications for youths interested in attending the Department of Environmental Conservation's summer environmental educational camps are now being accepted.
Environmental grants for water programs business (Red Bluff Daily News)
California American Water announced today it is accepting applications for its 2010 Environmental Grant Program.
Private subdivision streets added to VDOT highway system under program (The Northern Virginia Daily)
FRONT ROYAL -- Warren County officials are taking applications for a program that allows private subdivision streets to be upgraded to at least minimum standards and added to the Virginia Department of Transportation's highway system.
Value For Money Pump Wins Over Cheaper Option (Environmental Data Interactive Exchange)
A British made Verderflex peristaltic hose pump has certainly proved excellent value for money for Radscan Intervex, a Swedish energy and environmental technology company.
Crib Sheet: Mozilla's Mitch Kapor, Lotus-Leafer or Berkeley Agitator? (Fast Company Magazine)
Just how do you go about introducing Mitch Kapor? Designer of Lotus 1-2-3 , founder of the Open Source Applications Foundation , first chair of the Mozilla Foundation , current chair of OneWebDay .. oh, blah, let's leave it up to his Twitter bio. "Tech entrepreneur, startup investor, activist philanthropist." Mitch Kapor, Born in Brooklyn and now residing in San Francisco, is a mogul of many ...
