StealthGas Inc. Announces Agreement to Construct Four New 156,000 Deadweight Suezmax Tankers

StealthGas Inc., a ship owning company serving primarily the liquified petroleum gas (LPG) sector of the international shipping industry, announced today that it has ordered two new 156,000 deadweight Suezmax crude Oil Tankers with an option to order two additional such vessels. Delivery of the first vessel is expected in May-July 2011 and delivery... 

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.... 

Terasen Gas applies to lower natural gas rates

Terasen Gas has now filed applications to the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) to reduce its natural gas commodity rates for customers in most regions of B.C. If the applications are approved, commodity rate decreases will take effect October 1, 2008. “We are pleased market conditions have changed allowing us to apply for lower customer... 

Reducing Carbon Footprint with Sunrise Solar

Sunrise Solar Corp. introduces new carbon offset strategies for investors. With 40% of carbon dioxide emissions coming from electricity generation, solar energy solutions deliver a very high carbon offset to solar energy investors. The need to reduce carbon dioxide emissions has become so severe that in some states, such as Hawaii, legislatures have... 

Honeywell Helps California Schools Soak Up the Sun, Cut Utility Bills

The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that the nation’s schools spend an average of $175 per student on energy costs — a figure that continues to rise every year. Overall, utility bills are the second largest expense behind personnel costs At the same time, there is a growing awareness across the country about environmental impact and... 

The Linde Group opens the first hydrogen filling station for fuel cell passenger ships

The technology company The Linde Group has today officially opened the world’s first hydrogen filling station for fuel cell passenger ships in Hamburg. Wolfgang Tiefensee, Minister of Transport, Building and Urban Affairs was in attendance for this “Zemship-related” grand opening, an EU-sponsored project for the development of fuel... 

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... 

A Sprint to the Finish: Linde to Cross Hydrogen Road Tour Finish Line in Los Angeles

Like summer, all good things must come to an end. After nearly two weeks of travelling cross country with the Hydrogen Road Tour, Linde North America will cross the finish line with other tour participants on Saturday in Los Angeles’ Exposition Park. Linde North America, a member of The Linde Group, one of the world’s largest hydrogen producers... 

Electric Vehicle Rolling Showcase to Demo Cars at the 2008 Democratic National Convention

Colorado Democratic Delegate, Nathan Vanderschaaf, will kickoff the weeklong Electric Vehicle Rolling Showcase, an exhibit of some of the world’s most impressive electric vehicles (EV’s), on Sunday, Aug. 24 at the 2008 Democratic National Convention at the New Energy Station near the intersection of Champa Street and Speer Boulevard in Denver. Ten... 

UWIG Announces Scholarship, Meeting Attendance Assistance Program

The Utility Wind Integration Group (UWIG) announced today that it will establish a scholarship program for students working toward careers in the electric power and wind industries, as well as provide financial assistance to students interested in attending UWIG events. The UWIG Board of Directors voted August 20 to implement a policy that UWIG will...