Dominion Resources GreenTech Incubator to Grow Clean Technology Businesses, Jobs in Central Virginia

The Dominion Resources GreenTech Incubator, a center to assist new businesses focused on energy efficiency and other clean and green technologies, is scheduled to open early next year in Ashland, Va., with financial support from Dominion, one of the nation’s largest producers of energy. Modeled after other successful technology incubators, the... 

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PA Coal Association Opposes Federal Climate Change Bill

The Pennsylvania Coal Association (PCA) unanimously voted at its annual board meeting to oppose the federal climate change legislation (H.R. 2454, the Waxman-Markey bill or the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009), which now is before the U.S. Senate. The statewide association of coal companies said the fundamental problem with Waxman-Markey... 

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State Recycling Organization Names Meg Morris a Top Recycler

At its recent Annual Meeting, the New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse & Recycling (NYSAR3) named Meg Morris, Director for Environmental Science & Community Affairs at Covanta Energy, as Recycler of the Year for a Private Company. “Meg has worked tirelessly to support recycling and has brought credibility and professionalism... 

Piedmont Natural Gas Announces Membership in Council for Responsible Energy

Piedmont Natural Gas announced its membership in the Council for Responsible Energy, a coalition of more than 190 organizations that have come together to raise awareness of natural gas as the comfortable, responsible energy choice for America’s energy consumers. The Council, comprised of senior industry leaders from organizations nationwide,... 

U.S. Local Business Association Honors Cyclone Power Technologies

Cyclone Power Technologies has been selected for the 2008 Best of Pompano Beach Award in the Engines category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA). The USLBA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved... 

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Vattenfall AB acquires Eclipse Energy UK PLC

Vattenfall is Europe’s fifth largest generator of electricity and the largest producer of heat, and works in all parts of the electricity value chain. In the UK, Vattenfall owns and operates the Kentish Flats offshore wind farm, which has a capacity of 90 MW. It is also the world’s second largest offshore wind power operator, with a 60 per cent... 

Columbia Sportswear Begins Installing 100 Kilowatt Solar Energy System at Its Portland, Oregon Headquarters

Columbia Sportswear Company, a global leader in the outdoor apparel and footwear industries, and Tanner Creek Energy today announced that the companies have begun installation of a 100 KW grid-tied solar electric system at Columbia’s Portland, Oregon headquarters. When completed, the system will consist of a total of 570 photovoltaic (PV) panels... 

Vattenfall Acquires AMEC Wind Energy ltd

Vattenfall AB, the fifth largest electricity generator in Europe, today announced the acquisition of 100% of AMEC Wind Energy Limited (‘AMEC Wind’), a major UK developer of commercial wind farms for cash consideration of around 126.6 million GBP (equalling about 1.6 billion SEK or 160 million EUR). This move positions Vattenfall to further expand... 

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University of California, San Diego Forests Parking Areas With Solar Trees(TM) From Envision Solar

The University of California, San Diego, which strives to be one of the nation’s “greenest” college campuses, has undertaken a forestation program in an unlikely place…on the roof of two of its parking garages. Steel components have already taken shape, forming the framework for Solar Trees™ that will soon be fitted with a canopy of Kyocera... 

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GPEC and SolarCity Unveil Greening Greater Phoenix Initiative to Promote Region as Solar and Sustainability Leader

The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) announced a new sustainability initiative today to position Greater Phoenix as a location for solar and clean technology, green building, renewable energy and other “green industry” organizations. Greening Greater Phoenix Powered by SolarCity promotes the region as an emerging leader in solar technology...