ADA-ES Reaffirms Activated Carbon Market Expectations

ADA-ES, Inc. reaffirmed its market expectations with regard to activated carbon (AC) for controlling mercury emission from coal-fired electrical generating units. Dr. Michael D. Durham, President and CEO of ADA-ES, stated, “The mercury control market continues to grow as a result of existing regulations in over 20 states and Canadian provinces. Although... 

Duke Energy Seeks Solar Suppliers to Launch $100 Million Solar Plan

Duke Energy Carolinas is seeking bids from solar power companies to supply solar panels, electrical equipment and installation services as part of the utility’s proposed $100 million North Carolina solar plan. Starting in early 2009, Duke Energy wants to install electricity- generating photovoltaic solar panels at up to 850 North Carolina sites,... 

ADA-ES Contracts to Begin Construction of Activated Carbon Plant

ADA-ES, Inc. announced that a contract was placed through the Company’s engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for the mobilization of the site preparation work for what it expects will be the largest activated carbon (AC) manufacturing plant in North America when it comes on-line. This follows on last week’s announced contracts... 

ADA-ES Commits to Key Contracts to Build Activated Carbon Plant

ADA-ES, Inc. announced that the Board of Directors has approved the execution of two critical contracts to initiate the construction of its activated carbon (AC) plant in Northwest Louisiana. The first contract is for the purchase of four multiple-hearth furnaces, which are key components of the AC production process. An additional contract was placed... 

Duke Energy Carolinas Signs Deal to Turn Landfill Gas into Energy

Beginning in 2009, gas produced from a landfill in Durham, N.C., will be turned into power to serve customers of Duke Energy Carolinas. The company announced today that it has signed an agreement with Methane Power Inc. to purchase two megawatts of renewable energy generated from the city of Durham landfill, which was closed in the mid-1990s. “This... 

Santa Clara University Among Top 25 Cutting-Edge Green Colleges

From the first cup of coffee poured in the morning to the last piece of paper recycled at night, sustainable living is a part of life at Santa Clara University. And, this week the University’s efforts are being recognized as the school is named one of the nation’s 25 most environmentally responsible by the Kaplan College Guide 2009. The Guide features,... 

Nextreme Raises $13 Million in Series B Financing

Nextreme Thermal Solutions, the leader in microscale thermal and power management products for the electronics industry, today announced securing $13 million in Series B financing. The round was led by Chart Venture Partners and included previous investors Redshift Venture Partners, Harris & Harris Group, Inc., In-Q-Tel and RTI International as...