Obama Stimulus Package to Include $25 Billion for Renewable Energy

Congressional leaders together with Barack Obama’s new Cabinet are planning a $25 Billion stimulus package in order to meet the President-elect’s goal of doubling renewable energy production in the next three years, according to a report in Sunday’s Washington Post. President-elect Obama’s Cabinet favors an $8.6 billion extension... 

Energy Efficiency and Lighting Conference Announced as Part of Premier Farnell’s $100,000 USD Live EDGE Green Design Competition

Premier Farnell plc, the leading multi-channel, high service distributor and its companies (Farnell, Newark, Premier Electronics, Farnell-Newark CPC, and MCM), announced the Live EDGE competition will be hosting a series of technical learning and networking events held in a virtual global community, the Live EDGE EcoSphere. Registration and the event... 

University of Notre Dame Installs Library LED Lighting for 81 Percent Energy Savings and Joins the LED University(tm) Program

Cree, Inc., a leader in LED lighting, announces that the University of Notre Dame is joining the LED University(tm) program, an international community of universities working to accelerate the adoption of energy-efficient LEDs across their campuses. The university is implementing four pilot installations to evaluate the feasibility of LED lighting... 

Council on Competitiveness Welcomes World Renowned Energy Pioneer Karsner as Distinguished Fellow

Today, the Council on Competitiveness announced that The Honorable Alexander “Andy” Karsner has joined the Council on Competitiveness as a Distinguished Fellow. Karsner, who recently left his post as Assistant Secretary of Energy for Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy, brings extensive public and private sector experience to the position.... 

Inergy Receives “Impact Award” From National Association of Small Business Investment Companies

Inergy, L.P. announced that The National Association of Small Business Investment Companies (NASBIC) has named Inergy a recipient of its 50th Anniversary “Impact Awards.” Inergy is being honored at a luncheon presentation today during the NASBIC’s 50th Annual Meeting & Private Equity Conference. Inergy – along with Intel, the world’s... 

Former U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce Kenneth I. Juster to Advise Sunovia Energy Technologies

Sunovia Energy Technologies, Inc. announced that former U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce Kenneth I. Juster has agreed to serve as a senior advisor on the company’s advisory board. Under Secretary Juster will provide strategic counseling and assistance on a range of issues relating to public policy and international commerce. Sunovia, an early-stage... 

Surfect Technologies Appoints Richard Tung as Vice President of Operations

Surfect Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of advanced interconnect and packaging solutions for solar cell, LED and power management applications, today announced the appointment of Richard Tung to the position of Vice President of Operations. Mr. Tung has held general management and operations management positions in the United States and Asia... 

Tigo Energy Taps Expertise of Jeff Krisa for Key Sales & Marketing Role

Tigo Energy, the solar company whose unique technology significantly increases efficiency in photovoltaic solar installations, has brought aboard veteran sales and marketing executive, Jeff Krisa. Industry insiders interpret this appointment as another sign that Tigo’s solar future is bright. According to Shirish Sathaye, General Partner at Matrix... 

Spire to Showcase Spi-Sun Simulator at Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference in Spain

Spire Corporation, a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture and test photovoltaic (PV) modules and cells worldwide, today announced that key sales and executive staff will attend the 23rd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) in Valencia, Spain, September 1-4, 2008.... 

Air Liquide Fuels Hydrogen Road Tour Vehicles in Delaware

Three hydrogen-powered automobiles from makers Honda, Hyundai and Toyota, part of the Hydrogen Road Tour, made a stop at Air Liquide’s Delaware Research and Technology Center for a hydrogen refueling. The Hydrogen Road Tour convoy is traveling from Maine to California to build awareness among elected officials and the public of the readiness of vehicle...