CLARKSVILLE, Md. /eNewsChannels/ — NEWS May 1, 2013: iFOS (Intelligent Fiscal Optimal Solutions) Managing Consultants, LLC recently announced it is has been awarded a 5-year ID/IQ to provide Onsite Secretarial Support Services for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Headquarters and Interim Locations.
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iFOS Managing Consultants, LLC Awarded $13.5 Million Contract by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Risk and Insurance magazine honors Mike McMullen for outstanding solutions and service in alternative energy sector
IRVINE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announced today that Risk and Insurance Magazine has recognized managing principal Mike McMullen as one of 2013′s alternative energy ‘Power Brokers.’ McMullen was chosen as a ‘Power Broker’ for his groundbreaking presentation of risk to the alternative energy market.
Miamisburg School Building Earns Energy Star Certification
TIPP CITY, Ohio (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — David Vail, Superintendent of Miamisburg City Schools, announced that La-Veta Bauer Elementary School has earned the ENERGY STAR certification, scoring better than 91 percent of other similar buildings nationwide. To qualify for the ENERGY STAR certification, a building must earn a 75 or higher on the EPA’s 1-100 energy [...]
Energy Optimizers, USA has been working with Graham Local School District to develop complete turn-key energy conservation solutions
TIPP CITY, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ — Don Burley, District Operations and Services Supervisor at Graham Local School District, announced that the District has begun implementing an energy conservation project to reduce energy usage and save taxpayer dollars. Energy Optimizers, USA has been working with the District to develop complete turn-key energy conservation solutions.
Ecologic Leasing Services Completes First Equipment Financing Transaction in The Republic of Zambia, with Ox Drilling Limited
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — Ecologic Leasing Services announced today that the company has completed its first equipment financing transaction in the Republic of Zambia in Southern Africa. According to World Bank lead economist Praveen Kumar, speaking yesterday in Lukasa, Zambia’s capital, Zambia’s economy is expected to grow by 7.3 percent this year.
Cincinnati-based Innovative Energy Solutions Celebrates 10 Years of Service specializing in Building Control and Energy Management Systems
HAMILTON, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ — Innovative Energy Solutions (IES), a Building Control Systems and HVAC service provider in the Cincinnati area, announced that the company celebrated its 10-year anniversary on December 2, 2012.
Lightway Solar America signs Solar Panel 16.6MW Supply Agreement with Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc.
ISELIN, N.J. /eNewsChannels/ — Lightway Solar America, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Lightway Green New Energy Co., Ltd., has announced the execution of a 16.6 megawatt Supply Agreement with Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc. (PINK:PPRW / OTCBB:PPRW) Lightway is scheduled to begin delivery of solar panels from Q4 2012 throughout 2013 for projects developed by Premier Power in both the U.S. and European markets.
Carroll Catholic High School announced that the school will be implementing energy conservation projects with help of Ohio’s Energy Optimizers, USA
DAYTON, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ — Matthew Sableski, Principal at Carroll Catholic High School announced that the school will be implementing energy conservation projects to reduce energy usage and cost and save money. Energy Optimizers, USA will be working with the school to develop complete turn-key energy conservation solutions.
Doug Trimbach of Lighting Optimizers, USA is Honored in the 2012 ’40 Under 40′ Awards
TIPP CITY, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ — The Dayton Business Journal named Doug Trimbach as one of the 2012 40 Under 40 award winners, honoring the region’s up-and-coming leaders at a banquet on May 17, 2012. Trimbach is the Vice President of Lighting Optimizers, USA, a one-year-old company based in Tipp City, Ohio.
Verti-Gro Systems featured at Epcot Center will be employed throughout first West Coast Urban Food Growing Center
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — EnviroIngenuity’s urban hydroponic vertical farming division today announced plans to develop a hydroponic vertical farming demonstration center in Laguna Beach. The Verti-Gro system, featured at the Epcot theme park at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida for the last 16 years, will be employed at the new demonstration facility.
EnviroIngenuity adds Dr. Dave Williams and Dr. Steven Dreyer to urban hydroponic vertical farming division
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — EnviroIngenuity today added two health experts to its urban hydroponic vertical farming division. Dr. Dave Williams and Dr. Steven Dreyer join EnviroIngenuity.
EnviroIngenuity and Temecula Valley Strawberry Farms partner to promote new food production techniques
TEMECULA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — Temecula Valley Strawberry Farms, Southern California’s first commercial hydroponic urban vertical farm, partners with EnviroIngenuity to promote new production techniques. On Saturday, March 17, 2012, the public will experience the future of farming at the grand opening of Temecula Valley Strawberry Farms, Southern California’s first hydroponic vertical strawberry farm.
Verti-Gro Partners with EnviroIngenuity to promote hydroponic vertical farming systems throughout Southern California
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — EnviroIngenuity today announced a partnership with Verti-Gro(R) to represent and promote hydroponic vertical farming systems throughout Southern California. Verti-Gro, Inc. designs and manufactures cost-effective, high density hydroponic growing systems.
BioJet International and Council of Energy Resource Tribes form Alliance
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — The Council of Energy Resource Tribes (CERT) today announced formation of a strategic business relationship with BioJet International. CERT is comprised of 57 sovereign Indian tribes as members. CERT members collectively own and manage more than 30 percent of the coal west of the Mississippi; 40 percent of domestic uranium; and 10 percent of known national oil and gas reserves in the United States.
PowerClip Warranty Solution adopted by Chinese Solar Manufacturer ZNShine
IRVINE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announces that Chinese solar manufacturer, ZNShine, has joined the growing number of international solar panel manufacturers adopting PowerGuard’s unique PowerClip extended warranty protection.
DualCool Installations Completed on 14 Wal-Mart Stores by Integrated Comfort Inc.
VACAVILLE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — Integrated Comfort Inc. (ICI) of Vacaville, CA has recently completed DualCool installations on 14 Walmart stores in northern and central California. DualCool is a retrofittable system that significantly improves the efficiency of rooftop cooling units (RTU’s) in dry climates. The patented DualCool technology is owned and manufactured by ICI.
Bob Hausmann joins Energy Optimizers, USA as Operations Manager
TIPP CITY, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ — In response to the continued growth in Ohio’s demand for energy savings solutions, Energy Optimizers, USA has brought on new talent with the hiring of Mr. Bob Hausmann and the promotion of Mrs. Belinda Kenley to Vice President of Business Development.
Rookie Business of the Year Award goes to Energy Optimizers, USA
DAYTON, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ — On November 17, 2011 Energy Optimizers, USA was acknowledged by the Dayton Business Journal as the Rookie Business of the Year at their annual Business of the Year Awards program.
U.S. Department of State Partners to Host LAUNCH: Energy Forum
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — The U.S. Department of State is partnering with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), NASA, and NIKE, Inc. to host the LAUNCH: Energy Forum November 11-13, 2011 at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Synergen Consulting International surpasses 750 engineering and construction projects
HOUSTON, Texas /eNewsChannels/ — Synergen Consulting International, LP is pleased to announce it has recently surpassed 750 projects successfully awarded. This milestone marks the continued success of the company. The composition of Synergen’s 750 engineering and construction projects is approximately comprised of 60 percent energy and oil and gas, and 40 percent commercial, medical, infrastructure, and other industry sectors. Additionally, approximately 30 percent of Synergen’s work is international.
David Bromage and Rod Suhan appointed to Ecologic leadership team for Boart Longyear Financial
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — Ecologic Leasing Services announced today that it has appointed David Bromage and Rod Suhan as its leadership team dedicated to Boart Longyear Financial Services.
Cogent Technology Group announced today that their Data Access and Reporting Service has been chosen by the Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority
DALLAS, Texas /eNewsChannels/ — Cogent Technology Group announced today that their Data Access and Reporting Service (DARS) has been chosen by the Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority (OMPA) to manage their market settlement data as they enter the ERCOT power generation market.
LDV Capital Management to Host Presentations for Southern Arc Minerals and New Zealand Energy Corp in Florida
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ — From October 12 to 14, Southern Arc Minerals (TSX-V:SA) and New Zealand Energy Corp. (TSX-V:NZ) will be making corporate presentations to the South Florida financial community.
Midwest Wind Energy promotes Thomas G. Swierczewski to Director of Development
CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — Midwest Wind Energy, LLC (MWE) is pleased to announce a key staff promotion from within the organization. Thomas G. Swierczewski, Senior Project Developer for the past 1 1/2 years has been promoted to Director of Development.
The Energy Cooperative announced today the official launch of Clean Heat, an initiative to educate and encourage consumers to use Bioheat
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ — The Energy Cooperative, a member-owned nonprofit, announced today the official launch of Clean Heat, an initiative to educate and encourage consumers to use Bioheat – a blend of biodiesel and standard heating oil.
PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services adds risk management, financial services and alternative energy professional Jeff Sharer
IRVINE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services – a Managing General Agent and Lloyds cover holder specializing in unique insurance and risk management solutions for the wind and solar energy industries – today announced that risk management, financial services and alternative energy professional Jeff Sharer has joined the company as Business Development Executive.
Tim Kinsella joins PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services
IRVINE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services – a Managing General Agent and Lloyds cover holder specializing in unique insurance and risk management solutions for the wind and solar energy industries – today announced that risk management, financial services and alternative energy professional Tim Kinsella has joined the company as a business development executive.
PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services today announced that Rex Lyon has joined the company as vice president
IRVINE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services – a Managing General Agent and Lloyds cover holder specializing in unique insurance and risk management solutions for the wind and solar energy industries – today announced that Rex Lyon has joined the company as vice president.
BioJet International Ltd. celebrates approval of bio-derived jet fuel for commercial use – ASTM International revised D7566
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — BioJet International Ltd. announces that it joins the worldwide Aviation Industry celebrating approval of bio-derived jet fuel for commercial use (ASTM International revised D7566). Concurrent with this approval, and to aid in development of the bio-aviation market, BioJet is releasing One Billion Gallons of Renewable Jet Fuel to long-term contracts.
Advancing Renewable Energy and Power Sector Integration in Central America
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — President Barack Obama, during his March 2011 visit to Brazil, Chile, and El Salvador, highlighted the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA), the Central America Renewable Energy Forum (CAREF), and the Central American Electrical Interconnection System (SIEPAC from its acronym in Spanish). In El Salvador, President Obama commended the [...]
Energy Optimizers, USA works with Bethel and Covington Schools to implement Energy Conservation
TIPP CITY, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ — Superintendents at Bethel Local and Covington Exempted Village Schools announce that the districts will be implementing energy conservation projects to reduce energy usage and cost and to save taxpayer dollars. Energy Optimizers, USA has been working with both Miami County school districts to develop complete turnkey energy conservation solutions.
Unique Warranty Solutions from PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Benefit Solar Panel Manufacturing and Photovoltaic
IRVINE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — Solar panel manufacturers in China and around the world continue looking for ways to provide greater economic certainty with their products, says PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services. Guaranteeing warranty terms through the use of insurance provides the certainty manufacturers and their customers look for, as well as long-term stability for the industry.
Energy Optimizers USA and Eaton Community Schools Implement $2 Million Energy Conservation Project
TIPP CITY, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ — Eaton Community Schools Superintendent Brad Neavin announces that the school district will establish a ‘Green Team’ of staff and students that will both develop and deliver the District’s energy education program, sponsored by Energy Optimizers, USA.
PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services adds Gayle Nakahodo as VP of Operations
IRVINE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services – a Managing General Agent and Lloyds cover holder specializing in unique insurance and risk management solutions for the wind and solar energy industries – announced today that Gayle Nakahodo has joined the company as vice president of operations.
WIRES Group Study Finds that Strengthening the Electric Transmission Grid Would Be a Boon to the Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — A new analysis commissioned by WIRES shows that annual investment in new electric transmission facilities could soon reach $12-$16 billion in the United States, resulting in $30 – $40 billion in annual economic activity. This translates into support for 150,000 – 200,000 new full-time jobs in the U.S. in each of the next 20 years.
BioJet International Ltd. and Abundant Biofuels Corporation announced their merger today
MONTEREY, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — BioJet International Ltd. and Abundant Biofuels Corporation announced their merger today. Abundant will become a wholly owned subsidiary of BioJet. Abundant and its affiliates (Abundant Habitats and Abundant Harvests) will continue to operate under the Abundant name and corporate identity.
U.S. Releases Benchmarks to Meet Energy and Sustainability Goals
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — The Department of State released its Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 scorecard on sustainability and energy performance in accordance with Executive Order 13514, which directs Federal agencies to meet a range of energy, water, pollution, and waste reduction targets. The scorecard, issued by the Office of Management and Budget, indicates the Department [...]
The RAD Group announces results of a large scale study of ‘Safety Interventions’
HOUSTON, Texas /eNewsChannels/ — A great number of accidents and injuries could have been prevented if someone had simply ‘spoken up.’ The prevalence and magnitude of this problem often gives rise to public frustration and, at times, indignation. To better understand why employees so frequently choose not to say anything in the face of potential disaster, The RAD Group conducted a large scale study of ‘Safety Interventions.’
Wind Energy Development Activity in Wisconsin Discontinued by Midwest Wind Energy, LLC
CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — In view of continued regulatory uncertainty in the State of Wisconsin a leading wind farm developer has announced that it has suspended development activity until a more predicable climate can be restored. Chicago-based Midwest Wind Energy, LLC has been developing utility scale wind farms in Wisconsin since 2003 and has two of its developed projects operating.
Decision Time: Billions to Nuclear vs. Renewable Energy for U.S. and Colorado
eNewsChannels COLUMN: The Obama Administration wants to triple the already $18.5 billion appropriated for new nuclear reactors to $54.5 billion in America’s 2012 Budget, which is being decided any day. Plus Coloradans have a deadline of March 15, whether to fund a Nuclear Plant in Pueblo. The alternative is to insist those billions be shifted [...]
BioJet International Ltd. Receives $1.2 Billion Funding Facility for Bio Fuels
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados /eNewsChannels/ — BioJet International Ltd. announced today that it has received a US $1.2 Billion funding facility from Cayman based Equity Partners Fund SPC. The funding structure is a 3 year facility; further terms of the funding were not disclosed.
Ohio’s Eaton Community Schools are Going Green with Energy Optimizers USA
TIPP CITY, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ — Energy Optimizers, USA, located in Tipp City, Ohio, is assisting the Eaton Community School District, located in Eaton, Ohio, to GO GREEN and SAVE GREEN, Money. The school district is implementing renewable energy projects, including solar thermal systems, to reduce their annual energy costs by more than $225K per year.
Market-Data Distribution Service in ERCOT Service Region offered by Cogent Technology Group, Inc.
DALLAS, Texas /eNewsChannels/ — Cogent Technology Group announced today that they are now offering a Data Distribution Service (DDS) of ERCOT Nodal data to market-participants in the ERCOT service region of the Texas electricity market. The service utilizes Cogent’s Data Flow Manager (DFM) software to manage the extract data made available to market-participants on the ERCOT MIS portal.
Net Safety Monitoring extends advanced flame and gas detection product portfolio with the Banshee343
CALGARY, Alberta /eNewsChannels/ — Net Safety Monitoring has extended its advanced flame and gas detection product portfolio with the release of our Banshee343 Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detector. The product is designed to provide reliable, wide-area gas detection (toxic and/or combustible) coverage in any hazardous-area application where pressurized gas is present.
Environmental Lawsuit Against Occidental Petroleum for Contaminating Amazon Rainforest, Poisoning Communities, to Proceed in U.S. Federal Court
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — Indigenous plaintiffs from the Peruvian Amazon won their appeal today in the landmark human rights and environmental contamination lawsuit against U.S. oil giant Occidental Petroleum (Oxy), as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that the case should be heard in Los Angeles, Oxy’s hometown, EarthRights International announced today.
Northwest Kansas Regional Energy Collaborative is the first organization to choose Economic Gateway, an innovative Web site system
DIGHTON, Kan. /eNewsChannels/ — The Northwest Kansas Regional Energy Collaborative is the first organization to choose Economic Gateway, an innovative Web site system featuring a site selector map, as its new online tool for retaining and attracting business and industry to its area. Economic Gateway is a joint venture between Golden Shovel Agency and Applied Data Consultants, Inc.
Energy Optimizers and ENERGY STAR partner for energy education and awareness with K-12 school districts
TIPP CITY, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ — Energy Optimizers, USA, a company dedicated to increasing the energy efficiency and sustainability of K-12 school districts, today announced that it is partnering with ENERGY STAR, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s voluntary program that offers businesses and consumers energy efficient solutions to help save money while protecting the environment for future generations.
Corn LP and Solution Recovery Services partner for Corn Oil Separation System
DEXTER, Mich. /eNewsChannels/ — Solution Recovery Services (SRS) announced today that it has signed a purchase agreement with Corn LP to supply their COSS (Corn Oil Separation System) at Corn LP’s 55 million gallon ethanol plant in Goldfield, Iowa.
Energy Optimizers USA Hires New Engineer, James Bonar
TIPP CITY, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ — Energy Optimizers, USA is proud to announce the hiring of recently graduated mechanical engineer from the University of Cincinnati, Mr. James Bonar. James’ final engineering project was designing, building, and testing a wind turbine as a home installation kit. With a background in engineering and alternative energy, Energy Optimizers, USA was an ideal fit for the recent grad.
Sharewell L.P. Completes the Purchase of its Electro-Trac EM Technology
HOUSTON, Texas — Sharewell L.P. is pleased to announce that it has completed the purchase of the patented, proprietary EM MWD technology jointly developed pursuant to an exclusive license agreement between E-Spectrum Technologies and Sharewell L.P.
Energy Optimizers, USA helps Tipp City Schools Save Money and the Environment
TIPP CITY, Ohio — The Tipp City Exempted Village School district wanted to reduce its energy expenses and engaged Greg Smith, President of Energy Optimizers, USA to do just that. According to a report released this week, the public / private partnership has provided the district with $11K in energy savings during the first 5 months of 2010 on electric and gas utilization.
Midwest Wind Energy Promotes Two Key Staff
CHICAGO, Ill. — Midwest Wind Energy, LLC (MWE) is pleased to announce two key staff promotions from within the organization. Timothy W. Polz, a Senior Project Developer for the past three years has been promoted to Vice President and General Counsel. In his new role, Tim will oversee all aspects of company operations with a focus on business, finance, administration and legal matters.
BioJet Corporation and Great Plains Oil & Exploration have announced a Teaming Agreement for Aviation Bio Fuels
CINCINNATI, Ohio — BioJet Corporation (www.biojetcorp.com) and Great Plains Oil & Exploration (www.camelinacompany.com) announced today that they have executed a Teaming Agreement for the purpose of producing renewable jet fuels. The companies plan to jointly develop integrated Camelina cultivation and associated refinery projects in the U.S., Europe, South America, and Asia. BioJet will bring its [...]
Atlanta-based Inman Solar Receives Grants for 750 Kilowatts in Three Projects
ATLANTA, Ga. — Inman Solar, an Atlanta-based, full service solar photovoltaic (PV) systems integrator, serving commercial and residential clients, has commenced installation of three commercial PV projects that will be completed over the next six months. The projects represent over 750 kW of installed capacity, and are the realization of federal stimulus initiatives at the [...]
BioJet Corp Selected as First Company for Principles of Sustainability
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — BioJet Corporation (www.biojetcorp.com) announced this week that it has agreed with the Ecole Polytechnique Federal de Lausanne (EPFL) to serve as the first Pilot project company for the worldwide implementation of the Principles of Sustainability recently approved by the EPFL’s Roundtable on Sustainable Biofuels (RSB) (http://cgse.epfl.ch/page65660.html). BioJet is a leading international [...]
Systrends USA Signs Up Four Major Power Grid Operators for Tariff Software
TEMPE, Ariz. — Systrends USA announces that their Tariff software has been selected by ISO-NE, NYISO, PJM Interconnection and another RTO as the Tariff management solution to comply with FERC Order No. 714. Systrends’ Web-based software, eTariff, manages the complex tariff documentation for the Independent System Operator (ISO) and Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs). eTariff is [...]
Biofuels agreement announced between BioJet Corp and E85 LLC
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — BioJet Corporation (formerly JatrophaBioJet) and E85 LLC jointly announced today that they have executed a Bio-SPK forward contract for the sale by BioJet and the purchase by E85 of 4 million barrels of aviation bio jet fuel. “Bio-SPK” is now the proper aviation industry term for bio jet fuel and the [...]
Sharewell Successfully Transmits Electro-Magnetic MWD Data through the Marble Falls Formation
HOUSTON, Texas — Sharewell L.P. announced that it successfully drilled through the Marble Falls formation in the Barnett Shale in North Texas with its new Electromagnetic Telemetry (“EM”) MWD. The company’s patented, proprietary EM-MWD system effectively transmitted data on a Barnett Shale horizontal well at a depth of 6,533 feet through 430 feet of the [...]
DuraSeal representative Ken Sachs advises on new pipe coating technology called DuraSil
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Ask anyone who works on the production side of the oil business and they will tell you the key to success in the oil industry is extracting, producing and transporting, says DuraSeal representative Ken Sachs. The quicker and more cost effective it is the better. They will also tell you that while [...]
Bio Jet Fuel World Industry Trade Group Formed – World Biojet Alliance
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Mitch Hawkins, CEO of JatrophaBioJet Corporation announced today founding of the World Biojet Alliance (www.biojetalliance.org), a worldwide industry non-profit trade group to serve the needs of the rapidly forming Bio Jet Fuel sector. Mr. Hawkins, who will serve as Chairman of the Board of Governors, stated “The World Biojet Alliance will [...]
Pursol Solar Signs Major Manufacturing Agreements with Montana’s Fort Peck Tribes
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Pursol Solar Systems today announces the signing of an agreement with the Fort Peck Indian Tribes of Poplar, Montana for the development of its solar manufacturing plant in its Reservation. The agreements would create 350 jobs for the local community. Expected gross revenue from the solar manufacturing plant will exceed $200 [...]
Abundant Biofuels Corp Offers Low-Cost, Long-Term Contracts to Supply Jatropha Oil to U.S. Refiners
MONTEREY, Calif. — Dr. Charles Fishel, Chairman of Abundant Biofuels Corporation, noted that “There are about 100 biodiesel refineries operating below capacity and another 47 idle refineries in the United States, alone.” To help solve this problem, Abundant Biofuels provides standardized long-term contracts (5- or 10-years) in multiples of 50,000 barrels (2,100,000 gallons) of jatropha [...]
GM, Ford and Chrysler Ethanol Revolution Takes Hold: 1,457 U.S. Cities Now Selling E85
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — E85Prices is reporting that the United States now has 1,986 stations selling E85 ethanol fuel across 1,427 cities. In 2005 there were less than 500 stations across 400 cities selling E85. Now E85 ethanol is no longer a “Midwest only fuel.” E85 has spread to both coasts, 5 years ago California had [...]
South Pole Carbon Asset Management Secures Investment from BP Alternative Energy
ZURICH, Switzerland — BP Alternative Energy Plc. has taken a minority interest in South Pole Carbon Asset Management Ltd., a leading developer of high-quality greenhouse gas emission reduction projects. Since its inception in 2006, South Pole has been profitable and has financed its growth out of the cash flow generated from carbon asset development and [...]
JatrophaBioJet Corp Will Develop the Jatropha and Advanced Biofuels Market for Aerospace Applications
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — JatrophaBioJet Corporation (jatrophabiojet.com) will develop the Jatropha/advanced biofuels market for jet, turbine and aerospace applications. JatrophaBioJet provides a cooperative single point exchange for the worldwide supply and purchase of Jatropha jet fuel and a carbon offset opportunity. The world’s first commercial aviation test flight powered by a sustainable second-generation biofuel successfully [...]
Vertex Business Services Selects Cogent’s Software to Reconcile Customer Billing Information
DALLAS, Texas — Cogent Technology Group, Inc announced today that their Energy Marketer Data Reconciliation System (EMDRS) software product has been chosen by Vertex Business Services to provide a select number of its clients operating in the Texas deregulated electricity market with a means to reduce variances between ERCOT’s SCR 727 ESIID Service History & [...]
MicroGen Systems to Partner with The Infotonics Technology Center in Developing Micro-Energy Harvesting
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — MicroGen Systems, LLC has been awarded a $300,000 contract for its “Piezoelectric Vibrational Energy Harvester” project by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The program budget is $619,000 with $319,000 in matching funds coming from The University of Vermont (UVM) Innovations Fund, ITC’s Army Research Laboratory funds, and [...]
Det-Tronics Releases Versatile FlexVu Communicator for Gas Detectors
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Detector Electronics Corporation (Det-Tronics) today announced the release of its FlexVu(TM) Model UD10 Universal Display, a life-safety display unit that provides non-intrusive calibration, local event logging, and third-party performance certifications. This display/communicator reduces spare-parts inventory by working with a wide spectrum of toxic and combustible gas sensors and by operating with industrial [...]
Wind Farms Spin Up: Midwest Wind Energy’s Projects Surpass $1 Billion Mark
CHICAGO, Ill. — Chicago-based Midwest Wind Energy, LLC (MWE), a leading developer of wind farms in the Central United States, announced today that it has completed development of its sixth wind power project, surpassing the $1 billion threshold in developed project assets. The six projects, which total 568 megawatts in nameplate capacity, are located in [...]
US Renewables Group Partners on $140MM SolarReserve Investment
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Today SolarReserve, a developer of utility scale solar power plants, announced that it has closed a second round of funding totaling $140 million. The financing was led by the renewable energy private equity group within Citi Alternative Investments, Sustainable Development Investments (SDI), and Credit Suisse’s Customized Fund Investment Group. Other investors [...]
Limnia, Inc. Announces Partnership to Deliver Leading Energy Storage Solution
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Limnia, Inc., in a private/public partnership with university and national lab efforts, today announces an initiative to aggregate over $100M of past research from 30 years of private lab development. This project’s goal is to deliver an energy storage solution to the marketplace which holds more energy than traditional batteries with [...]
Steam Leaks Costing U.S. Corporations $Billions Annually, says American Plant Maintenance
BOSTON, Mass. — Amidst the ever present and growing energy crisis, lurks an even bigger culprit than your father’s old gas guzzler. Steam. According to American Plant Maintenance, steam is still a living necessity in a vast majority of U.S. hospitals, power plants and manufacturing facilities, and in spite of its environmentally “green” disposition, is [...]
Solar Thermal Power Expert Terry Murphy to Speak at European Tech Conference
LA BAULE, France and LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Terry Murphy, President and CEO of California-based solar thermal power company SolarReserve, has been tapped to speak about the future of concentrated solar power at a technology conference to be held later this week. The conference’s goal is to foster European expansion and partnership agreements for select [...]
SolarReserve Hires Top Energy and Technology Expert Tom Georgis
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — SolarReserve, the Los Angeles-based solar thermal power company, has announced the hiring of Tom Georgis as Vice President of Development. Georgis will be responsible for developing solar power projects in the United States and internationally. SolarReserve holds the exclusive license for the breakthrough molten salt power tower technology with energy storage [...]
Biodiesel Venture with Mindanao Tribes to Bolster Communities
DUMAGUETE CITY, Philippines, and MONTEREY, Calif. — The Supreme Council of Datus Alimaong has reached agreement with Monterey, CA-based Abundant Biofuels Corporation to develop more than 1.2 million acres of ancestral domain for production of biodiesel from Jatropha curcas in underused Lumad lands on the island of Mindanao.
Petrobras Named World’s Most Sustainable Oil/Gas Company 2008 by M&E
MADRID, Spain — Petrobras is the world’s most sustainable oil/gas company according to the 5th annual oil/gas ranking by the sustainability research and rating firm Management & Excellence (M&E, Madrid & Sao Paulo). The M&E ranking, marketed with Oil&Gas Journal Online, measures oil/gas companies’ compliance with 387 accepted international standards in sustainability, corporate governance, social responsibility, ethics and transparency.
SolarReserve Hires Solarthermal Power Technology Expert William Gould, Jr.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — SolarReserve, the Los Angeles-based solar thermal power company that has licensed an innovative energy storage technology for on-demand utility-scale solar power, today announced the appointment of William R. Gould, Jr. to serve as Chief Technical Officer.
SolarReserve Adds Top Power Plant Development Expert Kevin Smith as COO
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — SolarReserve, the Los Angeles-based solar thermal company that has recently commercialized an innovative heat storage technology that provides utility-scale solar power on demand, today announced that Kevin Smith has been hired to serve as Chief Operating Officer and Head of Development.
Oilsource Holding Group and Abundant Biofuels Corp. Form Venture to Produce Biodiesel from Jatropha Using Agronomy Techniques
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA and MONTEREY, Calif. — Oilsource Holding Group announced that it has joined with Abundant Biofuels Corporation to begin producing biodiesel from non-food crops in Colombia. Abundant Biofuels Colombia SRL has identified a strong interest from private and government sector.
Van Gilder Creates Joint Venture with EnRisk to Provide Risk Counsel and Insurance for Energy Industry
DENVER, Colo. — Parent companies Van Gilder Insurance Corporation, of Denver, and EnRisk Services Inc. of Fort Worth, have created a new firm, vangilder | enrisk, which will specialize exclusively in risk mitigation and insurance for the energy industry in the western United States.
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LTC Financial Partners announces a five-part ‘solution set’ for Americans learning to cope with dementia, which includes Alzheimer’s
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Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for June 18, 2013 including to the California Scientific Guidance Panel
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Quandis Inc Web-based Technology to Automate Short Sale Transactions selected by PennyMac Financial Services, Inc
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First iPhone data recovery app to support Apple iOS 7 announced by EaseUS Software
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Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for June 17, 2013 including California Natural Resources Agency
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Velplex LLC’s Discount Dental Supply eCommerce Platform ‘TopProdeals’ helps Medical Pros Manage Costs
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SF Mayor Lee and New York City Mayor Bloomberg to Co-Host Second Annual Bloomberg Technology Summit
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Dallas HD Video Production Company Announces New Name: Phillips MediaSource, previously known as Phillips Productions, Inc.
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Understanding Healthcare Reform is second healthcare video for employers from Edgewood Partners Insurance Center
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Whiteflash Inc announces Pinterest Jewelery Contest: Be a Tacori Girl! Follow, Repin, and WIN!
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The National Inclusion Project, co-founded by entertainer Clay Aiken, announces it is recipient of JL Simmons NonProfit PR Grant
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Dance Prodigy and TV star from ‘Dance Moms’ Sophia Lucia will Attempt to Break Guinness World Record
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GROW Elect welcomes Josh Valdez, DBA to Board, will help to Ensure California Latino Republican Voices Are Heard
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During National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Southgate Surgery Center Offers Low and No-Cost Colonoscopies in Michigan
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Viet Nam veteran and citizen tax reform advocate, John C. Garrison, decries IRS denial of U.S. Workers’ deduction of living expense
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US Secretary of State John Kerry announces Ira Forman will serve as the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism
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San Francisco’s First New Fire Station in More Than 40 Years to Meet Safety Needs of Vibrant, Growing Neighborhood
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Calif. Assemblyman Gatto’s Resolution to Overturn Citizens United Decision Passes First Major Legislative Hurdle
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Could National ‘Snow Gratitude’ Ceremonies Extend Future of SnowSports?
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Supporters take to Social Media to Promote Archbishop of Manila Cardinal Luis Tagle for Pope
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