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CMARK continues development in Energy Sector
CMARK International, Inc., a global provider of facility and logistic support services for government and commercial institutions is continuing to make considerable efforts with a larger portion of its product offering into alternative energy production as well as energy conservation. Following up on initial efforts last fall with researching and developing geothermal energy applications, the company was invited and attended the U.S Navy Geothermal Program Office's Industry Conference on Geothermal energy in Reno, Nevada, this past December. After further study and research the company ... [more]
Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley to Adopt Solar Power Solar Advisory Group Develops Solar Project to Highlight Energy Fair
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley (BGCSV) announced they will be adopting solar power at the Smythe Clubhouse in East San Jose, in an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, electricity costs and continue its environmental stewardship in the community. The solar project was made possible through BGCSV’s solar partner, Solar Advisory Group (SAG). BGCSV will be hosting an Energy Fair on Saturday, May 19th, to raise awareness, knowledge, and ultimately adoption of energy efficiency and conservation practices in the community surrounding the Smythe Clubhouse. The decision and timing to ad... [more]
SKF launches portfolio of customer solutions with significant environmental benefits as part of its BeyondZero™ concept
SKF has launched the SKF BeyondZero portfolio which enables SKF customers to reduce their own environmental impact. The environmental improvements provided by solutions within the SKF BeyondZero portfolio are validated through a life cycle assessment methodology developed by SKF sustainability engineers. Results will be reviewed yearly by KPMG. “The SKF BeyondZero portfolio is a major step for SKF in our development of solutions with reduced environmental impact for our customers. SKF products, solutions and services from our five technology platforms are already improving performance for o... [more]
New PV installation supports BRE’s ‘S Plan’ sustainability initiative
As part of its wide-ranging sustainability strategy (The S Plan), BRE has now completed the commissioning of a new roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) solar array at its large research and office complex in Garston near Watford. Designed and installed by MCS accredited PV specialists South Facing, the new system has been installed to help reduce BRE’s carbon footprint. BRE’s S Plan sets out a four-year programme of continuous improvement across eight key areas of sustainability: carbon dioxide emissions; resource efficiency; supply chain engagement; transport; community engagement; ecology; water; ... [more]
Sustainabilitylive! 2012 starts next week
Sustainabilitylive! 2012 is an important day out for anyone in the environment sector. Three days of environmental exhibitions and seminars will be exploring many of the major issues facing today’s leading organisations, including renewable energy needs, energy-saving technologies and sustainable water supply, as we strive towards a lower-carbon world. Sustainabilitylive! takes place in halls 3 and 3a at the NEC, Birmingham from Tuesday May 22 – Thursday May 24 and comprises four industry-leading shows covering the land, energy, water and sustainability sectors, making it a must-attend e... [more]
