SAE Test Confirms Fuel Economy Improvements with Cost Effective Ceramic Nano-Particle Conditioner

A vigorous SAE J1321 Type II fuel consumption test, performed by an independent testing company, has verified the ability of a ceramic nano-technology product from CerMet Lab to increase fuel economy in a heavy-duty truck. “The installation of CerMet Lab Company’s ceramic-metal conditioner, in the engine oil sump of the test vehicle, demonstrated... 

Replace a Clogged Engine Air Filter for Better Fuel Economy

A recent AP-Yahoo News poll indicates that nine out of 10 Americans say they expect rising gas prices to cause financial hardships over the next six months. “If you are one of the majority looking to squeeze as much value as possible from what you pay at the pump, be sure to check your vehicle’s engine air filter annually, and if it is dirty,... 

Nexterra Biomass Gasification Ready to Displace Fossil Fuels in Lime Kilns and Boilers

After two years of biomass gasification testing at the company’s Product Development Centre in Kamloops, BC, Nexterra Energy Corp. has confirmed that renewable synthesis gas, or “syngas”, produced by its gasifier has the ability to displace at least 60 per cent of fossil fuels used in lime kilns. Depending on the biomass feedstock... 

Essential Resource for Top-Level Analysis Covering the Global Energy Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Global Energy” report to their offering. Datamonitors Global Energy industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the energy industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, plus textual and graphical analysis of the key trends... 

The A2B Electric Bike Offers Urban Freedom for People Who Want to Get Out of Their Cars

Ultra Motor today announced the availability of its new A2BTM electric bike. Developed and manufactured by an international team of expert designers and engineers, the A2B is a state-of-the-art electric bike built specifically for urban transport across the American city landscape. Increasing challenges are making urban transportation more costly and... 

GWS Technologies, Inc. to Offer Carbon Offset Program

GWS Technologies, Inc., a renewable energy technology company developing and marketing solar and wind-powered alternative energy products and solutions, today announced that it is developing a carbon offset program to help individuals and businesses participate in becoming “carbon neutral” by reducing their “carbon footprint,” which is the total... 

Peoples Gas Files for New Natural Gas Base Rates

As announced in June, Peoples Gas System today filed with the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) for an increase to its base rates. The request reflects ongoing investment in the company’s natural gas distribution system, as well as significant increases to the cost of doing business. This is the first time the company has made such a request... 

All-Party Settlement Reached in Idaho Electric and Natural Gas General Rate Case

Avista and other parties have reached a settlement agreement in the electric and natural gas general rate case filed with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC) on April 3, 2008, to recover increased costs of providing service to Idaho customers. The agreement calls for electric base rates for Idaho customers to increase by an average of 11.98... 

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... 

Upper Lake announces mailing of information circular and proxy statement with respect to plan of arrangement with Monterey Exploration Ltd.

Upper Lake Oil and Gas Ltd. announces that the management information circular and proxy statement (“Information Circular”) for the upcoming special meeting (“Special Meeting”) of the shareholders and optionholders of Upper Lake has been mailed to Upper Lake shareholders and optionhholders of record as at July 25, 2008. At the...