Dominion Resources GreenTech Incubator to Grow Clean Technology Businesses, Jobs in Central Virginia

The Dominion Resources GreenTech Incubator, a center to assist new businesses focused on energy efficiency and other clean and green technologies, is scheduled to open early next year in Ashland, Va., with financial support from Dominion, one of the nation’s largest producers of energy. Modeled after other successful technology incubators, the... 

The Alternative Energy Association Announces Three Point Plan to Stimulate America’s Economy

The Alternative Energy Association, Inc., a Florida-based non-profit organization has announced its Three Point Plan to stimulate the American economy, reduce our dependence on foreign oil and create millions of new jobs. The Three Point Plan focuses on three solutions which relate to fuel efficient vehicles, solar power and wind energy. Highlights... 

U.S. Local Business Association Honors Cyclone Power Technologies

Cyclone Power Technologies has been selected for the 2008 Best of Pompano Beach Award in the Engines category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA). The USLBA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved... 

GreenMan Technologies, Inc. Subsidiary and Great Plains ADA Center Form Partnership to Develop Education and Technology Solutions

GreenMan Technologies and The Great Plains ADA Center of Columbia, Missouri are pleased to announce they have entered into a sixty month agreement for the advancement and development of solutions, particularly those related to recreational and playground areas, to promote compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The partnership will... 

4th Annual World Usability Day Launches the Global Transport Challenge

On November 13, 2008, towns and cities around the world will focus on a common global concern — transportation usability and its impact on our environment. World Usability Day 2008 will launch the Global Transport Challenge at www.worldusabilityday.org to help individuals measure their everyday travel usage; monitor their carbon travel footprint... 

Gulf Publishing Company’s Women’s Global Leadership Conference to Address Key Issues Facing the Energy Industry

On November 13 and 14, Gulf Publishing Company will host over 1,000 businesswomen, executives and industry leaders from top energy companies worldwide for the Fourth Annual Women’s Global Leadership Conference in Energy & Technology at the Westin Galleria in Houston. This two-day event is devoted exclusively to providing a forum for women... 

Brazil Turning to Sugarcane Bagasse Power Generation to Reduce its Dependence on Hydropower

Brazil is increasingly turning to alternative power generation fuels such as biomass in order to increase electricity supply and reduce its dependence on hydropower. Biomass power represents around 4.1 percent of the total installed capacity in Brazil at present and most biomass cogeneration is based on sugarcane bagasse. At present, sugarcane bagasse... 

The US May Achieve Energy Independence With Help From Algae-Based Biofuels

Seven years ago this week, the United States was attacked on September 11. Since this event, the US military, congress, and departments of energy, agriculture and defense have increased the volume of initiatives to promote renewable alternatives for energy independence. There is a growing sense of urgency for the US to produce alternatives to foreign... 

Comverge Announces ZigBee Certified Products at Autovation 2008

Comverge, Inc. a leading provider of clean energy solutions announced today the showing of two ZigBee® Certified products with the ZigBee Smart Energy profile. Both the Comverge SuperStat® Smart Programmable Thermostat and the Digital Control Unit(TM) (DCU) load control solution will be on display at Comverge booth number 711 on September 7th to the... 

Clean Energy to Acquire FuelMaker, Natural Gas Fueling Appliances Maker from Honda

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and The FuelMaker Trust to acquire FuelMaker Corporation of Toronto, Canada for (US) $17 million in cash. The acquisition is expected to be completed within 25 days. FuelMaker (www.fuelmaker.com) manufactures, distributes, installs and services vehicle...