Two Million Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Sold in First Year of Dominion Virginia Power Program

More than 2 million compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs have been sold in the first year of Dominion Virginia Power’s discount program with The Home Depot, and customer demand for the energy- and money-saving bulbs continues to shine. “We are extremely pleased with the program’s ongoing success and its positive impact on Virginia,”... 

Couple Breaks Guinness World Record for U.S. Fuel Efficiency

After 22 days, driving 9,419 miles and using less than 12 tanks of Shell Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel, global world-record holders John and Helen Taylor broke the existing Guinness World Record for lowest fuel consumption on a road trip across the continental United States. On this drive, which began Sept. 3, the Taylors achieved 58.82 miles per gallon,... 

The German-Chinese Tannery ISA Tan Tec Now Lists CO2 Emissions and Water Consumption for Each Individual Product

The leading manufacturer of high-quality leather, ISA Tan Tec, is the first company in the industry to disclose information on the environmental footprint of each and every one of its products. An environmental pioneer, the company will now specify how much CO2 is generated and how much water is consumed per square meter of leather for all of its products.... 

Kraft Highlights Alternative Energy Initiatives at Two New York Plants

With a vested interest in conducting business in a way that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, Kraft Foods has placed sustainability at center stage. Two of its New York cheese plants took leading roles today, as Kraft announced completion of waste-to-energy projects at manufacturing... 

Disenco Energy Discloses the Terms of the Communications Program with the Investor Relations Group

Disenco Energy, plc, a home energy “green” alternative appliance company, discloses the terms of its new communications program with the Investor Relations Group (“IRG”). The terms of the Company’s new corporate communications program (the “Program”) with IRG, which was disclosed in a press release dated September 16, 2008, are as follows: ... 

Dominion Retail Completes Purchase of Texas REP Cirro Energy

Dominion Retail, an energy marketing subsidiary of Dominion, has closed on the purchase of Cirro Energy, a Texas retail electric provider (REP). Cirro Energy was founded in 2001 to provide superior customer service and substantial savings to business and residential customers throughout the deregulated areas of Texas. Cirro Energy supplies about 2.3... 

Babcock & Brown Commences Construction of Majestic Wind Farm in Texas Panhandle

Babcock & Brown, a leader in wind energy development, operation and maintenance, today announced the closing of financing and commencement of construction of its 79.5 megawatt (MW) Majestic Wind Farm near Panhandle, Texas, northeast of Amarillo. The project is expected to finish construction and reach full commercial operation before the end of... 

Duke Energy Finalizes Catamount Energy Acquisition

Duke Energy has finalized its acquisition of Catamount Energy Corporation, announced on June 26, 2008. “The Catamount purchase further positions Duke Energy with additional expertise, resources and a proven track record to continue our growth in the wind business,” said Wouter van Kempen, president of Duke Energy Generation Services (DEGS),... 

Electric Car Factory Breaks Ground in Kentucky for Joint Venture Between ZAP and Integrity

Work commenced at the site of an electric car factory in Franklin, Kentucky, according to officials for Integrity Automotive, a joint venture to expand electric vehicle manufacturing in the USA for ZAP. Construction equipment arrived at the site of the Wilkey North Industrial Park on Thursday and a site contractor with a work crew have been mobilized... 

Terasen Gas receives BCUC approval to lower natural gas commodity rates

Terasen Gas has received approval from the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) to lower natural gas commodity rates for the majority of customers in B.C. The rate decreases will take effect October 1, 2008. “In response to changing market prices since our rate filings with the BCUC last week, we have updated our applications, requesting lower commodity...