Philadelphia University and MAG Establish New Composites Institute to Develop Textile-Based Composites for Industrial Applications

Philadelphia University and MAG are establishing the Philadelphia University MAG Composites Institute for research and development of new textile-based composites that could have wide application in industry, including the aerospace, automotive and energy sectors. The new research institute will be funded in part by $1.1 million from MAG, whose chairman... 

@Masdar Expands Social Media Efforts to Enable Global Conversation During #WFES2011

Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s multi-faceted initiative advancing the development and deployment of renewable energy and clean technologies, today announced it is significantly boosting its online social media efforts to facilitate and enhance worldwide dialogue, discussion and collaboration about the issues emerging from the fourth annual World Future Energy... 

Young Future Energy Leaders Poised to Make a Contribution to the solution of clean energy and sustainability at WFES 2011

The Young Future Energy Leaders (YFEL), a program of the Masdar Institute, committed to raising awareness and engaging students and young professionals in the renewable energy and sustainability fields, announces its program and sponsors for 2011. Growing support from the private sector, including local companies such as Emirates Nuclear Energy Company... 

Ecotech Institute Opens Its Doors to New, Progressive Facility in Aurora

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... 

Market flat, pares losses from jobless claims

U.S. stocks were little changed on Thursday, paring losses after weaker-than-expected jobless claims and helped by a rise in Marathon Oil. Contributing to the weakness was a sharp drop in shares of Merck on disappointing drug trial news. The drugmaker was the biggest percentage decliner on the S&P 500. Weekly initial claims for unemployment benefits... 

Cape Wind Completes Permitting Process

Cape Wind completed its Federal permitting process today with the receipt of a final permit from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), continuing the project’s forward progress to creating jobs and increasing energy independence from the 468 megawatt offshore wind farm. EPA’s approval came 24 hours after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued... 

Piper Jaffray Hosts Sixth Annual Clean Technology and Renewables Conference

Piper Jaffray will host its sixth annual Clean Technology & Renewables Conference on Jan. 12 in New York. Industry participants and investors will hear from more than 80 of the fastest growing public and private companies in the solar, wind, smart grid, energy storage, LED, biofuels, water, automotive efficiency, and other clean technology sectors. “Piper... 

Research and Markets: Biomass Power Market Outlook in the United States to 2020 – Capacity, Generation, Regulations, Major Power Plants & Key Companies

Research and Markets has announced the addition of GlobalData’s new report “Biomass Power Market Outlook in the United States (US) to 2020 – Capacity, Generation, Regulations, Major Power Plants, and Key Companies” to their offering. Our renewable energy offering, Biomass Power Market Outlook in United States (US) to 2020 –... 

Solar Acquisition Corp. Announces Asset Acquisition, Continues Expansion of Business Focus

Solar Acquisition Corp. is pleased to announce that it has finalized the acquisition of the assets of Clean Power, Inc. Included among the assets are Clean Power’s extensive propriety research, business development plans for building a diversified renewable energy company, and information related to building turnkey energy systems in the solar... 

WindTamer Corporation Announces Estimated $1.5 Million State and Local Incentives Package to Support Expansion at Its Rochester, New York Facility

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...