Alcoa Among Thought Leaders Featured in a “Lessons Learned” Publication on Environmental Leadership

Alcoa’s was among a select group of thought leaders featured in the inaugural edition of Insider Knowledge Report, a compilation of lessons learned from corporate environmental, sustainability and energy decision-makers. The report was published by Environmental Leader, the on-line source for energy and environmental business news. Alcoa’s approach... 

Propel Technology: Three new products and the promise of ‘fuel-neutral’, practical advice to Ecobuild visitors

Viessmann, one of Europe’s leading brands in heating technology, is urging designers and constructors to visit its stand (N2030) at Ecobuild (March 1-3, 2011; ExCel; London) for unbiased advice on the specification of sustainable and energy efficient heating technologies. The company, renowned for its comprehensive range of quality products for... 

Rising Costs Threaten Utility Sector’s Large Dividends

To combat rising costs, companies in the Electric Utilities Sector have been looking to mergers and acquisitions to keep profits steady and maintain their healthy dividends. Stricter environmental regulations require that any new power plants built that are large enough to produce 75,000 tons of carbon dioxide a year must use the best available control... 

Professional Research on Dune Energy Inc. and Alamo Energy Corp. – Rising Oil Prices Spike Exploration Activities

www.wallstreetequityresearch.com gives shareholders valuable insight on oil & gas drilling & exploration stocks Dune Energy Inc. (OTC.BB:DUNR – News) and Alamo Energy Corp. (OTC.BB:ALME – News). Sign up today at www.wallstreetequityresearch.com to receive free research reports on these equities. Oil prices recently hit a two year... 

Innergex increases its net installed capacity by 53 % as Ashlu Creek starts commercial operation

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. announces that the Ashlu Creek run-of-river hydroelectric power generating plant (“Ashlu Creek”), with a net installed capacity of 49.9 MW, is now in commercial operation. As the required performance tests were carried out successfully, BC Hydro has retroactively set the official commercial operation start... 

AFS Trinity Reports Its Battery/Ultracap Plug in Hybrid System Is 6 Times More Durable Than Lithium Batteries Alone

AFS Trinity Power Corporation today reported independent test results demonstrating that the company’s “Extreme Hybrid” technology that utilizes batteries in combination with ultracapacitors will enable a plug in hybrid vehicle using the system to have a useful life that is 6 times greater than plug ins that use lithium batteries alone... 

Energy Efficiency is the Only way to Reduce Fuel Bills This Winter

In the wake of news that more people than ever before will face fuel poverty this winter, experts are stressing energy efficiency action as the only way homeowners will reduce their heating costs. With an average energy bill set to climb to GBP1406 in 2009 (from GBP676 in 2005), the Energy Savings Trust is encouraging homeowners to actively think about... 

APS System Improvements Help Provide Arizona Customers with Outstanding Summer Service and Reliability

During a summer in which monsoon storms and high temperatures dominated local news, APS continued to provide reliable service to the Company’s more than 1.1 million customers throughout Arizona. “It’s our job to be prepared for any potential contingency, and to ensure the lights come on and air conditioning is available when our customers flip... 

Waterborne Energy Points to Drop in Algerian LNG Production as Key in Summer Spot Price Spike

Ongoing production challenges at Sonatrach’s aging Algerian LNG complex has played a role in the recent record global spike in LNG prices experienced this summer, according to Waterborne Energy, a Houston-based consulting firm that specializes in LNG markets. “In April, it was reported that production would be reduced at Arzew due to scheduled maintenance,”... 

Panda Ethanol Restructures Funding Arrangements for Hereford, Texas Facility

Panda Ethanol Inc. announced that it has successfully restructured the funding arrangements on the company’s 115-million gallon-per-year, biomass-fueled ethanol refinery, located in Hereford, Texas. The restructuring was made with the support of the project’s senior and subordinated lenders and will allow for the completion of construction...