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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]
Deadline for the the Scottish Biomass Heat Scheme is fast approaching
The SBHS (Scottish Biomass Heat Scheme), unveiled by Jim Mather, Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism, will give grants of up to 40 per cent of project costs, capped at £100,000. The funding is open to small and medium-sized businesses to install renewable energy heating systems. SMEs in England and Scotland can also borrow £5,000 to £200,000 interest-free for the installation of renewable energy or energy efficient plant – such as wind... [more]
Solyndra's PV systems generate power from food retailer's underutilized commercial rooftops in Belgium
Umwelt-Sonne-Energie GmbH (USE Projects) has completed the largest collective Solyndra project to date. The project consists of 1.9 MWp of generation capability installed on 10 rooftop sites in Belgium owned by a large international food retailer. The power generated by the systems will be sold to local utilities under an agreement with the building owners. “This is a great example of how Solyndra’s PV systems can take advantage of underutiliz... [more]
Solar Nation commissions 31kW Solar Electric System for Metallion Industries in Oregon
Metallion Industries, Inc., specializing in customized metal roofing and siding panels for residential, commercial, and agricultural buildings, has installed solar power to reduce and stabilize energy costs and to create a product display for its customer base. Solar Nation has announced the installation and commissioning of a 31kW solar-electric system on the Metallion Industries, Inc. headquarters and wholesale distribution center location i... [more]
Solar Nation installs 42kW solar-electric system for Appliance and Refrigeration Hospital in Portland
Solar Nation has announced the installation and commissioning of a 42kW solar-electric system on the Appliance & Refrigeration Hospital location in Portland, Oregon. Appliance & Refrigeration Hospital is one of the largest providers of home-appliance service and repair in the Pacific Northwest. The appliance service and repair center installed solar power to reduce and stabilize energy costs and to follow through on its long-standing commitment t... [more]
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Fast Company Announces 2010 Ranking of World's Most Innovative Companies (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
NEW YORK----Fast Company's annual Most Innovative Companies issue honors major brands including Facebook, Google, Cisco, Disney, and GE, along with such rising newcomers Intermap Technologies, Foursquare, and Clearwire.
Vanguard Energy Partners Helps Township of Teaneck, NJ Launch Solar Electric Arrays (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Vanguard Energy Partners, LLC, today announced the completion of the Township of Teaneck's first renewable energy projects -- a 67 kW solar photovoltaic system that will help power its Richard Rodda Community Center and a 5.64 kW system that will help generate electricity at Firehouse No. 3.
Your Home: Greener Than Green ... and Cleaner Than Clean (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Now there is a way to effectively clean your home without the use of chemicals.  Activeion Cleaning Solutions , LLC introduces the new ionator HOMâ¢, a revolutionary appliance that converts tap water into ionized water so everyone, everywhere can clean without chemicals, kill harmful bacteria* including the H1N1 virus, and protect those in their care.
Georgetown Green plans to buy the G&B mill site (Redding Pilot)
The Georgetown redevelopment project is slated to have a new owner. Georgetown Green, LLC has entered into an agreement with Georgetown Land Development Company to purchase the former Gilbert & Bennett wire mill site off Route 107. The agreement anticipates a June 2010 closing.
UC Davis Honors the Art of Saving Energy (UC Davis News & Information)
Art Rosenfeld's first stab at energy efficiency did not go smoothly: On a Friday night in the 1973 oil crisis, he tried to save electricity by turning off his office mates' lights -- but couldn't find the switches. They were hidden by bookcases, file cabinets and posters. "After 20 minutes of uncovering light switches in 19 offices (thereby saving 100 gallons of natural gas that weekend), I ...
Grand Opening of LIFE Ionizer® Australia Launches with a Free Ionizer Upgrade with Purchase of Alkaline Water Ionizer ... (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Water is BIG BUSINESS! While some companies are downsizing and struggling with the economic challenges, LIFE Ionizers® are blazing ahead, forging new markets—this time, in Queensland, Australia!
OnAsset Intelligence Acquires Exclusive Rights to New Chemical and Bio-Agent Sensor Technology (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
IRVING, Texas----OnAsset Intelligence Inc., a leading provider of machine-to-machine wireless asset tracking, sensing, and control solutions, today announces that the company has acquired exclusive marketing and distribution rights to the Quantum Fingerprint Sensor Technology from United States Semiconductor and NxGen Electronics for the consumer, commercial, and industrial markets.
Intermap Technologies Appoints New Member to Board of Directors (The Auto Channel)
DENVER--Intermap Technologies, a worldwide 3D digital mapping and geospatial solutions company, today announced the appointment of Howard J. Nellor to the Company’s board of directors. Mr. Nellor has over 40 years' experience in sales, marketing, and management in the technology field.
Skyguide and Intermap Join Forces to Provide a Solution to an International Civil Aviation Organization Mandate (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
DENVER & GENEVA----Intermap Technologies and Skyguide today announced the formation of a formal cooperation to deploy an advanced terrain and obstacle solution in support of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Electronic Terrain and Obstacle Data mandated initiative.
Intermap Technologies Appoints New Member to Board of Directors (Finanzen.net)
Intermap Technologies, a worldwide 3D digital mapping and geospatial solutions company, today announced the appointment of Howard J. Nellor to the Companys board of directors. Mr. Nellor has over 40 years' experience ...
