China Wind Systems, Inc. Signs Letter of Intent to Supply Wind Power Components to Hangzhou Advance Gearbox Group Co. Ltd.

China Wind Systems, Inc., which supplies forged rolled rings to the wind power and other industries and industrial equipment to the textile and energy industries in China, today announced that it has signed a letter of intent to supply shafts and gear rims for use in 1.5 megawatt (MW) gearboxes to Hangzhou Advance Gearbox Group Co. Ltd (Hangzhou Advance... 

Pulse Electric Selects EC Infosystems to Facilitate Market Entry

Pulse Electric, a start-up Retail Energy Provider (REP) in Texas, has selected EC Infosystems for its EDI transaction management. An REP sells to retail customers, buying wholesale electricity and then handling delivery, pricing and all other service and administrative transactions. “As a new entrant in the highly competitive Texas retail market,... 

New York Builders Receive Awards for Saving Energy

The New York State Builders Association recently honored four builders in the New York ENERGY STAR Homes program for their achievements within the program, which is sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). New York ENERGY STAR Homes use approximately 30 percent less energy than conventionally built new homes.... 

A123Systems IPO Taps into Multi-Billion-Dollar Electric Vehicle Opportunity

With gas prices at $3.70 per gallon and attention from Beijing to Belgium focused on carbon emissions, light electric vehicles (EVs) – from mass-market hybrids like the Toyota Prius to pure electric vehicles like the Tesla Roadster – are a hot topic with the auto and finance industries alike. Earlier this month, lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery manufacturer... 

Ameren Illinois Utilities ActOnEnergy Business Program Enjoying Immediate Success

Since the June 23rd introduction of the Ameren Illinois Utilities ActOnEnergy(TM) electric business customer incentive program, the initiative has demonstrated that Illinois businesses are eager to improve the energy efficiency of their facilities and operations. As of Sept. 1, electric business customers have applied for 76 percent of the $3 million... 

PECO Partners With ENERGY STAR (R) To Provide Customers With More Energy Saving Tools

PECO has formed a partnership with ENERGY STAR to provide its customers with more money saving resources through the company’s website at www.peco.com/save. A new web-based, interactive home is now available to take visitors on a tour from attic to garage that is full of energy saving tips and green information. PECO said it’s working to help its... 

ScottishPower Selects Ivara EXP Enterprise to Optimize Equipment Performance

Ivara Corporation, the industry leader and innovator in asset performance management solutions, today announced that ScottishPower, a major utility company operating across the United Kingdom, selected Ivara EXP Enterprise asset performance management software to ensure the availability of the company’s generation equipment. The solution will be implemented... 

Earth Tech Joins ThermoEnergy to Construct Ammonia Recovery Facility for New York City

ThermoEnergy Corporation announced the signing of a formal agreement with Earth Tech, Inc., part of AECOM one of the worlds largest environmental and infrastructure engineering companies, to act as Construction Manager as well as perform the civil engineering work for the Company’s multi-million dollar Ammonia Recovery Process (“ARP”)... 

Ricardo Creates New Strategic Business Group to Focus on Hybrid Vehicle Development

Ricardo, Inc., a leading independent provider of technology, product innovation and engineering solutions to the world’s automotive, military, transport and new energy industries, today announced the formation of a dedicated global strategic business group to focus the company’s state-of-the-art resources in technology, facilities and engineering... 

Dowding Pursues Wind Turbine Machining with Massive MAG Machine Tools

A long-time contract supplier of fabricated and machined components to a wide range of companies, Dowding Industries is making the leap to large-part production and the transition to the alternative energy economy. It announced today at the International Manufacturing Technology Show the purchase of two massive machining systems from MAG Industrial...