Opcon Enters into Cooperation Agreement in Japan Regarding Opcon Powerbox

Opcon has entered into a cooperation agreement with the Japanese company Miura Co. with around 2,000 employees and with recorded sales of over JPY 70 billion in 2007. The agreement is part of a broad investment for growth. In time, the aim is to conclude a distribution and resale agreement between Opcon and Miura regarding Opcon Powerbox. Miura’s... 

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WorldWater & Solar Technologies Completes Solar Installation at Valley Center Municipal Water District

WorldWater & Solar Technologies Corp., developer and marketer of proprietary high-horsepower solar systems, announced that it has completed installation of a 1.1 MW solar power system for the Valley Center Municipal Water District (VCMWD) of Valley Center, California. The system, which was financed and will be owned, operated, and maintained by... 

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‘Tis the Season to Save Through TXU Energy’s Holiday Cents Program

You don’t have to pull the plug on holiday celebrations to conserve energy and save money this holiday season. Through its Holiday Cents program, TXU Energy will educate consumers statewide on ways to cook efficiently, decorate sensibly and keep the cold air out during the winter holiday season. “TXU Energy is committed to educating consumers on... 

Geothermal Energy Improves U.S. Oil Recovery

Ormat Technologies, Inc. announces the successful co-production of geothermal power at a producing oil well. This project marks the first of its kind by providing onsite fuel free power that will increase the productivity and possibly extend the longevity of existing U.S. oil fields. Ormat, in a joint project with the Department of Energy (DOE) at the... 

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Disenco Energy Urges Government to Accelerate Energy Saving Targets

Disenco Energy plc, the Sheffield-based company that is poised to transform energy consumers into energy producers with its micro Combined Heat and Power (m-CHP) appliance, welcomes Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s initiatives to provide £910 million in fuel measures to address rising energy costs, but agrees with consumer groups that much more... 

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... 

PSE&G Prepared for Tropical Storm Hanna

Public Service Electric and Gas Co. (PSE&G) is prepared for the remnants of Tropical Storm Hanna, a storm system that could bring strong winds and heavy rain to New Jersey this weekend. PSE&G has all available personnel scheduled throughout the weekend to quickly respond and restore service should the inclement weather result in outages. PSE&G... 

Tecogen Introduces Inverter-Based CHP Module to Europe

Tecogen has signed its first long-term sales representation agreement in the European Union. Hydrochem Sp. z o.o., based in Warsaw will represent Tecogen’s combined heat and power (CHP) products in Poland, and the Baltic republics (Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia). Concurrent with the signing, Hydrochem has placed its initial purchase order for... 

AltaRock Energy Finalizes Deal with Weyerhaeuser to Explore Engineered Geothermal System (EGS) Potential on 667,000 Acres in California, Oregon and Washington

AltaRock Energy Inc. announced it had finalized agreements with Weyerhaeuser Company and the Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation allowing it to explore the potential for developing geothermal projects in California, Oregon, and Washington. The geothermal rights, totaling nearly 667,000 acres, include approximately 25,400 acres in Northern California, 378,500... 

Nation’s Most Visible Solar Array Dedicated at Denver International Airport

Today, a two megawatt (MW) solar energy system was dedicated at Denver International Airport (DIA). The solar photovoltaic system, spanning seven and a half acres at the airport’s entrance, will generate over three million kilowatt hours (kWh) of clean electricity annually, demonstrating Denver’s commitment to environmental sustainability...