Bosch Calls for Accelerating Development of Alternative Energy Sources

As consumers seek solutions to energy challenges, many of the vehicle technologies with the potential to lead us from a world of energy scarcity to a world of energy abundance are known and their development should be accelerated, said Peter Marks, chairman, president and CEO of Robert Bosch LLC, while speaking at the Management Briefing Seminars today. “Turbulence... 

BroadStar Signs Agreement With JCPenney for Wind Power Project Using Innovative New Wind Turbines

BroadStar Wind Systems has reached an agreement with JCPenney to install AeroCam wind turbines at the major U.S. retailer’s 1.6 million-square-foot distribution center in Reno, Nevada. The pilot program will utilize BroadStar’s innovative, building-mounted AeroCam wind turbines, which capture wind energy and generate power more efficiently than... 

PennFuture Launches Campaign to Give Pennsylvania’s Families and Businesses Powerful Tools to Save on Electricity Bills

Today, Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture), joined by business leaders, people of faith, elected officials and representatives of the more than 50 organizations in Pennsylvania supporting strong energy savings legislation, launched a new statewide campaign, “How do you spell relief? HB 2200,” challenging all members of the Pennsylvania... 

Wartsila to deliver 25 MWe gas power plant to GEUS in Greenville, Texas

Wartsila North America, Inc., a subsidiary of Wartsila Corporation and a leading provider of power plants for flexible power generation, has been awarded an engineered equipment supply contract by GEUS, a municipally-owned electric power, cable and high speed Internet system located in Greenville, Texas, USA. This is Wartsila’s first power plant... 

Hyperion Power Generation Lands Initial Set of Customers for the HPM Small, Safe, Transportable Nuclear Power Reactor

Hyperion Power Generation’s CEO, John R. “Grizz” Deal, announced today that the company has received its first Letter of Intent to purchase the Hyperion Power Module ™ (HPM), a small, compact, transportable, nuclear power reactor. The intention to purchase up to six units for various projects, at approximately $25 million each, was placed by... 

Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Supports EPA Decision But Urges U.S. Congress to Do Its Part on Ethanol Import Tariff

The Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA) welcomes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to maintain the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) at its current level, but urges Congress to reduce the imported ethanol tariff that increases the cost of gasoline for American drivers. “Today’s EPA decision was sound. It... 

Wind Energy Development Path Cleared in South Texas

Babcock & Brown, a leader in wind energy, today announced that a federal court in Texas dismissed a final lawsuit, clearing the path to bring wind energy to South Texas. Babcock & Brown’s wind farm on the Texas Gulf Coast, which will provide enough clean and renewable energy to power 80,000 Texas homes, will be completed and operational... 

Crystal Rock Solar PV System Goes Live

Crystal Rock LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vermont Pure Holdings Ltd., the largest independent home and office distributor of its kind in the United States, today announced that the 300kW solar photovoltaic (PV) system at the company’s Watertown, Conn., bottling facility is now operational and generating electricity. Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi... 

Zebula Named Treasurer of American Electric Power

Charles E. Zebula has been named senior vice president and treasurer of American Electric Power, the company announced today. The change is effective Sept. 1. Zebula, 48, was previously senior vice president – fuel, emissions and logistics for AEP. In his new position, Zebula will be responsible for AEP’s treasury and investor relations... 

Akeena Solar Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results

Akeena Solar, Inc., a leading designer and installer of solar power systems, today announced results for the second quarter of 2008. “Second quarter results highlight our emphasis on residential solar power installations and the continued growth in that market. Second quarter revenues of $7.1 million reflect a 6.5% sequential increase in residential...