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Use and capacity of Global Hydropower increases
Industrialized and developing countries continue to rely on their critical water resources as a renewable electricity source. Global use of hydropower increased more than 5 percent between 2009 and 2010, according to recent research published by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online publication. Hydropower use reached a record 3,427 terawatt-hours, or about 16.1 percent of global electricity consumption, by the end of 2010, conti... [more]
CES partners with Wakefield Council to help tackle town's fuel poverty
Community Interest Company Community Energy Solutions (CES) is continuing its partnership with Wakefield Council in an effort to help tackle the town’s fuel poverty. CES which has offices in Leeds Boldon (Tyne and Wear) and Stockton worked alongside Dyson Insulations Ltd to install a 2.2kWp solar photovoltaic (PV) system at the home of Ryehill residents, Mr. and Mrs Fletcher in December 2011. The couple, who are expected to earn around £2... [more]
The water challenge – How ISO standards help
ISO’s solutions for addressing vital global water challenges are the subject of a new brochure, ISO & water. The four-page document provides a concise overview of International Standards available and how they can help. Although essential for life, water supplies are burdened by drought, water shortages, climate change, contamination and pollution, the requirements of large cities, intensive irrigation and a growing population with higher stan... [more]
Climate Change Minister encourages skills for the Green Deal and launches The Green Deal Skills Alliance
Climate Change Minister Greg Barker recently launched a partnership to ensure the UK has the right skills to implement the Green Deal, the government’s flagship policy to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. The Green Deal aims to enable private firms to offer consumers energy improvements to their homes, communities and businesses at no upfront cost and to recoup payments as a charge in instalments on the energy bill. The Green Deal... [more]
Viessmann will present at Ecobuild an easy integration of renewable heating products
Viessmann will demonstrate the benefits of its advanced products and controls to the simple integration of existing heating technologies with renewable energy and heating systems, at Ecobuild (March 20-22, 2012; ExCel; London – stand N2730). Fourteen products from the company’s comprehensive range of quality products for domestic, commercial and renewable applications will be on display including those from the Vitodens boiler (4.8 kW to 840 k... [more]
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Fourth Annual BASF Builders Challenge Award Recipients Announced at IBS 2012
BASF, Professional Builder® magazine and the DOE team up to celebrate excellence in affordable, energy-efficient home buildingFlorham Park, NJ (PRWEB) February 10, 2012 BASF and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today honored 10 U.S homebuilders during the Fourth Annual BASF Builders Challenge Awards ceremony during the 2012 International Builders Show® at the Orange County Convention Center ...
Clean Wind Energy Tower, Inc. Letter to Shareholders
ANNAPOLIS, Md., Feb. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Clean Wind Energy Tower, Inc. (OTCBB:"CWET") announced today that the Company sent the following Letter to their Shareholders of Record:Dear Shareholders, ...
Public criticizes draft mill site plan, but praises sustainability chapter
A joint meeting of Fort Bragg City Council and the Planning Commission Jan. 18 was adjourned and continued to Feb.
Cool Energy House Keynote Speaker Wins Award for Vision and Leadership
Sam Rashkin, Chief Architect for the Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Program, won the third annual Hanley Award for Vision and Leadership in Sustainable Housing. Mr. Rashkin will be the keynote speaker at the Cool Energy House Press Educational Tour in Windermere, Fla., February 9, 2012. ...
Clean Wind Energy Tower Letter to Shareholders
ANNAPOLIS, Md., -- Clean Wind Energy Tower, Inc. (OTCBB:"CWET") announced today that the Company sen...
BEAM Central Vacuum System to Be Featured in BUILDER Concept Homes 2012 -- Innovative Homes for Baby Boomers, Gen X ...
The BEAM Central Vacuum Systems will provide the homes with improved indoor air quality and deep cleaning capability.Washington, DC (PRWEB) February 07, 2012 The 14th annual BUILDER Concept Home series to debut at the 2012 International Builders Show in Orlando, Fla., will encompass three distinct homes, each reflecting the lifestyle needs of an important demographic group, specifically Gen X ...
Leading Business Intelligence on the Middle East & North Africa
Sharjah, UAE - February 6th, 2012: Starting today, residents will be able to keep Sharjah cleaner and greener while sending less waste to the landfill and increase their recycling levels.
LG Electronics Brings New, Innovative Energy-Efficient Commercial HVAC Solutions to U.S.
CHICAGO, Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics, a worldwide award-winning HVAC solutions provider, today announced new energy-efficient products designed to grow the company's U.S. commercial and ...
Nissan, ABB Link to Evaluate Second-Life Storage Applications for Nissan LEAF Battery Packs
FRANKLIN, Tenn. , Jan. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) and ABB, the world's leading power and technology group, along with 4R Energy and Sumitomo Corporation of America, have ...
