Ecotech Institute, the first and only college focused entirely on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainable design, today announced that students are now taking classes in its brand new facility. Located at 1400 South Abilene Street in Aurora, the school has transformed a vacant, large-footprint building into a progressive campus focused [...]
The inauguration of Barack Obama as the new President of the United States yesterday has combined with Canadian efforts to spark a North American explosion in the growth of renewable fuels, says Gordon Quaiattini, President of the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association (CRFA).
“When President-elect Obama took the oath of office, a new North American consensus in [...]
Developers Diversified Realty announced an income-producing solar energy program in partnership with SunEdison, North America’s largest solar energy services provider.
The program will enable Developers Diversified to incorporate solar photovoltaic (PV) systems through a multi-phase deployment at the company’s shopping centers, starting with those in California, Colorado, New Jersey and Puerto Rico. As part of the [...]
Emerging green energy holding company HydroGenetics, Inc. announced today the execution of a Binding Letter of Intent to acquire Buffalo Biodiesel, Inc.. Headquartered in Northern New York, Buffalo Biodiesel, Inc. is a leading producer, collector and renderer of yellow grease and its ultimate fuel property, biodiesel. Under the terms of the LOI, Buffalo Biodiesel, Inc. [...]
Green Energy Resources is working to acquire as much as one million tons of hurricane wood in Southeast Texas. Green Energy Resources is the first company to actively work with a storm contractor under FEMA’S new PA-Pilot program implemented in 2008 . The PA-Pilot program is intended to recycle storm damaged wood. The program was [...]
GWS Technologies, Inc., an alternative energy technology company developing and marketing solar and wind-powered renewable energy products and solutions, today announced that it is accepting project submissions from businesses and individuals in the agricultural, forestry, waste management and renewable energy sectors for its carbon offset program. Projects that sequester, destroy or displace greenhouse gas emissions [...]
Veolia Energy North America, a leader in sustainable energy services, facility operations and management solutions, and the owner and operator of the largest portfolio of district energy systems in North America, is pleased to announce that it has purchased the District Heating and Cooling system and generation assets in Grand Rapids, MI from Kent County, [...]
ConocoPhillips will sell the remainder of its gas stations in the United States, the company said Wednesday, though Conoco, Phillips 66, and 76 will continue to operate under those familiar signs.
The 600 or so stations are being sold to Pacific Convenience & Fuel LLC, a subsidiary of PetroSun Fuel.
The deal is “in the ballpark” of [...]
WindTamer Corporation announced today that it has been awarded a package of state and local incentives valued at approximately $1.5 million. The package is in support of WindTamer’s proposed expansion at its Rochester, New York facility. The project includes leasehold improvements, acquisition and installation of machinery and equipment, training of employees, and working [...]
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,” says Steve [...]