Green Energy Upgrades Make Corporate Office a Net Energy Producer

RCG LLC, developer of East Mill, and tenant Nexamp, Inc., a veteran-owned energy and carbon solutions company, recently completed extensive onsite renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements. These green energy upgrades make Nexamp’s corporate office a “beyond zero net-energy” workplace: a rare facility that produces more energy than it consumes. The improvements at East Mill — a commercial complex of renovated 1850s... Read more..

Casa Energia Expo-2008

Casa Energia Expo, the important event dedicated to homes that produce and save energy, will be held once again at the Datchforum of Assago, Milano, from 7 to 9 November, and will have on show materials, technologies, products and services for a new way of living able to combine comfort, wellbeing and environmental sustainability. With 6, 000 square metres of exhibition area divided over two pavilions, and a rich conference programme, the Fair, now... Read more..

NovusEdge, Inc. Signs on as Member of the NewEnergy Alliance(SM)

NovusEdge, Inc. announced today that it has officially joined the NewEnergy Alliance(SM), a group committed to driving innovation in the building automation industry that will create smarter, more Energy Responsive Buildings(SM). Together, Alliance participants are working to forge a new electricity load response model that will surpass the current utility-driven demand response offerings and provide customers with more control over their energy costs. “The... Read more..

China to Lead Way From Global Recession to Greener World Through Innovative Technologies, Declares Distinguished Scientist

At a Press & Investor Conference at The Geological Society of London on 30th October 2008, Professor Kenneth Hsu, Director of Kenneth Hsu Consulting (UK), announced the company’s technological inventions, to alleviate the global energy, water, environmental and economic crises, to an audience which included Chinese government officials, overseas Chinese trade delegates and Chinese media. ADVERTISEMENT Professor Hsu, who is also President... Read more..

Altira Demonstrates Its Commitment to Helping Meet Global Energy Demand by Investing in the Industry’s Leading Energy Recovery and Emission Control Provider

Altira Group LLC, a pioneer and leader in venture capital and private equity funding for energy technology companies, today announced a seven Million dollar investment in Eco Power Solutions (Eco Power), of Quincy, MA. Altira’s investment in Eco Power was made from its Altira Technology Fund V — a $176 Million fund focused on venture capital for energy technologies. Eco Power designs and builds a unique all-in-one industrial grade energy... Read more..

Devon IT Launches Green School Initiative (GSI), Offers Clear Path to Cost and Energy Savings for Schools by Deploying Thin Clients

Devon IT, a leading alternative desktop computing company, announced today the Green School Initiative (GSI) to help schools of all sizes save valuable resources and reduce IT costs by implementing thin client technologies. Secondary and higher education institutions are finding ways to use less energy and operate in a more environmentally-friendly fashion. GSI is designed to help schools customize the implementation of thin clients and deploy green... Read more..

Beware of Vampires at All Times Not Just at Halloween

They’re called vampire electronics, they suck energy even when turned off and can drive up the energy bills of unwary consumers. Although this eerie-sounding term can result in chilling home energy bills, the solution is not that scary. To keep energy bills down and consumption in check, the key is to identify the electronic culprits and drive a stake through their power-hungry hearts. Counted among the legions of vampire electronics in most... Read more..

New, Modern Residential Building Code Now in Effect

A long-awaited state energy code, requiring homebuilders to use modern energy efficiency measures in new home construction, will now be in effect as the Ingham County Circuit Court, on October 22nd, ruled in favor of the State of Michigan and dismissed a lawsuit by the Michigan Association of Home Builders (MAHB). The new, energy-efficient code, adopted in 2004, had been in limbo due to legal maneuvering by the MAHB, which used the state’s legal... Read more..

Pacific Gas and Electric Company Hosts Energy-Efficient Home Exhibit in San Francisco’s Union Square

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® program will host a custom-built, interactive exhibit structure modeled after an actual energy-efficient home this weekend, showcasing energy-efficient home products in San Francisco’s historic Union Square. “To help our customers save money and energy, PG&E will continue to promote ENERGY STAR products, such as energy-efficient... Read more..

Solar Thermal Technology for “Habitat for Humanity”

Schueco is one of the world’s leading suppliers of solar energy systems for residential and commercial buildings, and offers extremely efficient, high-performance solar thermal systems. The company is supporting Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit housing organization dedicated to providing affordable housing to families in need. With fuel bills rising, many families are struggling to pay their utility bills. Partly to demonstrate the effectiveness... Read more..