Environmental Services Newswire
PennFuture Lauds Passage of Biofuels Legislation
HARRISBURG, Pa.-(Business Wire)-July 4, 2008 - Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future (PennFuture) today commended the Pennsylvania legislature for passing two bills to expand the use of biofuels in Pennsylvania. One bill (House Bill 1202) requires transportation fuels sold in Pennsylvania to include...
PennFuture Praises Passage of Clean Energy Funding Legislation
HARRISBURG, Pa.-(Business Wire)-July 4, 2008 - Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future (PennFuture) today praised the Pennsylvania legislature for passing the Alternative Energy Investment Act (Special Session Senate Bill 1), the $650 million energy fund that includes $180 million for solar and that...
Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Says New Budget Promotes Economic Development; Improves Safety for Bridges, Dams, Rail, Aviation
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 4 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Despite a struggling national economy, Pennsylvania is aggressively tackling bridge repairs, water and sewer infrastructure, high-hazard dams and outmoded rail and aviation facilities with investments in the 2008-09 commonwealth budget...
New Budget Makes Major New Investments in Environment, Energy, Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Says
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 4 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Governor Edward G. Rendell said today that issues critical to continuing the commonwealth's economic progress and protecting its citizens will be addressed as part of the state's 2008-09 budget. The Governor said new state resources will...
Don't Throw Biofuels out of the Window Just Yet - Frost & Sullivan
CAPE TOWN, South Africa-(Business Wire)-July 4, 2008 - The Guardian newspaper has published an article today on the findings of an unpublished World Bank report on food prices. According to the paper, the report claims that biofuels have caused world food prices to increase by 75%. Frost &...
July 4th Dedication Ceremony of First-Ever Public September 11th Flight Crew Memorial
GRAPEVINE, Texas-(Business Wire)-July 4, 2008 - The city of Grapevine, TX will remember the 33 flight crew members lost on September 11, 2001 in a moving dedication ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. today. The first significant national 9/11 Flight Crew Memorial will be dedicated at 1000 Texan Trail...
Over 250,000 EVs to Be Sold in Europe by 2015
LONDON-(Business Wire)-July 4, 2008 - Depleting reserves of fossil fuels and rising levels of greenhouse emissions are expected to break electric vehicles (EVs) out of their niche end-user segments. The mainstream adoption of EV will open up opportunities for utilities, suppliers and finance...
A Strategic Industry Analysis of the Indian Commercial Aviation Suppliers Market - the Road Ahead!
LONDON-(Business Wire)-July 4, 2008 - The Aerospace and Defence Group at Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce its 2008 Quarterly Analyst Briefing Presentation on the Indian Commercial Aviation Suppliers Market to be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 15:00 BST. Leading Research Analyst, John...
Ferro Corporation Announces Pricing for Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation
CLEVELAND-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Ferro Corporation (NYSE: FOE) ("the Company"), today announced the tender offer consideration and the total consideration to be paid in connection with the offer to purchase all of its outstanding 9 1/8% Senior Notes due in January 2009 (the "Notes") being...
PEC Praises Pennsylvania Passage of Historic Great Lakes Compact Legislation
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) praised the Pennsylvania General Assembly for giving final approval to House Bill 1705, legislation that will ratify the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact. The bill...
Citizens Thermal Energy Executive David Toombs Honored as "Person of the Year" by International District Energy Association
ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - David Toombs, general manager of Citizens Thermal Energy, a Division of Citizens Gas & Coke Utility, was presented the prestigious Norman R. Taylor Award by the International District Energy Association during the organization's 99th annual conference...
International District Energy Association Announces New Chair, Board Members
ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Dennis Fotinos was elected 2008-2009 chair of the International District Energy Association (IDEA) at the organization's annual meeting held at its 99th Annual Conference & Trade Show in Orlando, Fla. Eight members also were elected or re-elected to...
Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan(TM) Engine Cleared for First Flight
EAST HARTFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Pratt & Whitney's Geared Turbofan (GTF) demonstrator engine has completed Phase II ground tests and has been cleared for flight testing. In a GTF engine, a state-of-the-art gear system allows the engine's fan to operate at a different speed...
International District Energy Association Elects Dennis Fotinos Chairman
ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Dennis Fotinos, President and CEO of Enwave Energy Corporation, was elected 2008-2009 chair of the International District Energy Association (IDEA) at the organization's annual meeting held at its 99th Annual Conference & Trade Show in Orlando, Fla...
DuPont Leader Tells United Nations that Barriers to Improved Ag Productivity Can be Overcome
NEW YORK, July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — DuPont (NYSE: DD) Group Vice President James C. Borel told a United Nations (UN) special meeting here today that the public and private sectors must act quickly to knock down barriers and help small-scale farmers in the developing world move out...
PetersenDean Roofing and Solar Systems Recognized for Safety by Cal/OSHA
NEWARK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - PetersenDean Roofing and Solar Systems, the nation's largest, privately-owned roofing and solar company, today announced it has received three Golden Gate Partnership Recognition awards from the California Occupational Health and Safety Administration...
Perceptions of Green Marketplace are Evolving
BOULDER, Colo., July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Perceptions of the green marketplace and green consumers are changing. The LOHAS 12 Forum (www.lohas.com/forum), which took place June 18-21, opened the door for some lively discussions and eye opening realizations about the evolving trends...
PennFuture Hails Passage of Historic Global Warming Bill
HARRISBURG, Pa.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future (PennFuture) today heralded the Pennsylvania General Assembly for overwhelmingly passing the Pennsylvania Climate Change Act, the first-ever legislation on global warming to pass on the state level. "This bipartisan...
WWF Releases G8 Climate Scorecards, Urges US Government to Strengthen Energy Efficiency and Energy R&D Efforts
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - In advance of next week's G8 summit in Japan, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has released a new report examining the progress of each of the G8 countries toward addressing climate change, a main focus of this year's meeting. The report, G8 Climate Scorecards...
Kevin Harvick and Pennzoil To Launch National 'Clean Change Campaign'
HOUSTON, July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — An old adage states clearly that "oil and water don't mix," and Pennzoil wants to make sure do-it-yourself oil changers see to this literally by raising awareness of the need to recycle used oil. That's because improperly disposing of the used oil...
9/11 Workers Refute City's Allegation of Discovery Abuse and Malingering
NEW YORK, July 3 PRNewswire — Attorneys representing more than ten thousand ground zero workers including Police, Firefighters and other rescue, recovery and debris clean-up personnel who became ill after working in the "toxic soup" at the World Trade Center site following the...
NMI (Non-Manufacturing Index) at 48.2%; June Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R); Business Activity Index at 49.9%; New Orders Index at 48.6%; Employment Index at 43.8%
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector contracted in June, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R). The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM, chair of the...
DSI Launches the Supply Chain Development Award 2008
FAIRFAX, Va.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - In 2002, Michael R. Aevermann created DSI (Distribution & Services, Inc.), a company offering food supply chain services to the onboard industry, and has ever since turned it into a fast growing business, thanks to the support of his customers...
Pricester.com's Genesis Electronics Unveils The SunBlazer(TM)
HOLLYWOOD, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Pricester.com, Inc. (OTCBB:PRCC), www.pricester.com, announced that it's Genesis Electronics subsidiary has unveiled its first consumer product release, the revolutionary SunBlazer(TM). To view the SunBlazer(TM) and learn more about Genesis, visit...
To Assist Those Impacted by Disastrous Midwest Storms and Floods in Missouri, Five AXA Financial Insurance Companies Relax Grace Period for Policy Premiums
NEW YORK, July 3 PRNewswire — In an effort to assist in the relief for victims of the Midwest flooding disaster, five AXA Financial, Inc. insurance companies announced today that they have relaxed the grace period for policy premiums for those impacted by the extreme storms and severe...
IXYS Announces Expanded Range Of Thyristor/Diode Modules
MILPITAS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ: IXYS) announced that its wholly owned UK subsidiary, Westcode Semiconductors Limited, has expanded its portfolio of IXYS branded pressure contact dual thyristor and diode modules to encompass 8 configurations, offering dual...
Akron, Ohio Transit Agency Selects Clean Energy to Operate Its CNG Bus Fueling Facility; Station Serves 45-Bus Natural Gas Fleet
SEAL BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - METRO RTA, the public transit provider for the City of Akron and Summit County, Ohio, has awarded Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE) a five-year contract to operate and maintain the fueling station for METRO's fleet of 45 full-sized compressed...
Myers Industries Implements Further Price Increases Driven by Surging Energy & Raw Material Costs
AKRON, Ohio-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) today announced that it has implemented another series of price increases across its business segments to mitigate the unprecedented rise in raw material and energy costs. This latest round of price increases will take...
PEC Praises Final Passage of Bill to Require Climate Change Action Plan for Pennsylvania
The Climate Action Plan Was One of 38 Recommendations Made in PEC Climate Change Roadmap HARRISBURG, Pa., July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) today praised passage of Senate Bill 266, the Pennsylvania Climate Change Act, that requires the...
Jarvis Winery Toasts Clean Energy With Real Goods Solar
SAN RAFAEL, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Jarvis Winery just joined the solar revolution with a new solar electric system that will generate approximately 155,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. Newly acquired Marin Solar, now fully integrated into Real Goods Solar (NASDAQ:RSOL), was...
Evergreen Solar to Host Second Quarter Conference Call on July 17, 2008
MARLBORO, Mass.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Evergreen Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: ESLR), a manufacturer of solar power products with its proprietary, low-cost String Ribbon(TM) wafer technology, today announced that it will release its second-quarter 2008 financial results after the market closes on...
Yingli Green Energy Announces 10MW Sales Contract in Belgium
BAODING, China-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) ("Yingli Green Energy" or "the Company"), one of the world's leading vertically integrated photovoltaic ("PV") product manufacturers, today announced that it has entered into a sales contract with...
Research and Markets: Cargo Handling Services (UK) - Portfolio Analysis is One of the Most Comprehensive Evaluations of the UK Market
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Research and Markets - RASTRUM - WORLD FREIGHT CONSULTANTS - RO PORT LOGISTICS - WORLDWIDE BOOK SERVICES - ROADWAYS CONTAINER LOGISTICS - WORLDWIDE FLIGHT SERVICES - ROLAMAT - X2 LOGISTICS - ROLAMAT PATENT - ZENITH INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT - ROTRAN...
Smog Watch 2008: 37 States With Smog Problems Through June
WASHINGTON, July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — As many Americans hit the road for the 4th of July, the non-profit Clean Air Watch today warned that no fewer than 37 states plus the District of Columbia have already experienced unhealthful levels of smog so far this year. The survey by...
'Green' Power Provides Electricity to Caterpillar's Northern Ireland Facilities
PEORIA, Ill., July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — In support of strategic initiatives to use alternative or renewable sources to meet 20 percent of its energy needs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from existing facilities by 25 percent by 2020, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) recently...
Boeing to Highlight Pioneering Technologies for a Sustainable Future at Farnborough 2008
CHICAGO, July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) during this month's Farnborough International Airshow will spotlight a range of pioneering technologies that will help develop a sustainable future for the global aerospace industry. "We're working across Boeing to...
Research and Markets: Examine Materials for Fuel Cells
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Research and Markets High temperature fuel cells References -Recyclability and life cycle assessment of fuel cell materials Introduction Environmental aspects of fuel cells Fuel cell hardware recycling Life cycle assessment of fuel cell fuels and...
Sunovia Energy Technologies, Inc. Finalizes Exclusive LED Lighting and Solar Systems Development Agreement with Kauffman Consulting
SARASOTA, Fla., July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Sunovia Energy Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SUNV), a renewable energy and energy conservation company, is pleased to announce that it has finalized an exclusive partnership with Kauffman Consulting, LLC for the design and...
Action Metals Unveils New Name and Brand Identity
MILWAUKEE, July 3 PRNewswire — Action Metals, Milwaukee's locally owned recycling company, will change its name to Action Recyclers LLC effective July 3, 2008. Action Recyclers unveils their new name alongside a new brand identity that meets the needs of a growing recycling market...
The Bank of New York Mellon Appointed to Run Voluntary Carbon Standard Registry Service for Voluntary Carbon Units
NEW YORK, July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Bank of New York Mellon, the global leader in asset management and securities servicing, has been appointed by the Voluntary Carbon Standard Association to be a Voluntary Carbon Unit (VCU) registry provider as part of the association's new...
Initial Response from Shell Lubricants to Kline Announcement of Competitor Rankings 2007
LONDON, July 3 PRNewswire — Commenting on the Kline & Company announcement yesterday (2 July 2008), that Shell has retained its position as global lubricants leader in 2007, David Pirret, Executive Vice President Shell Lubricants, says: "I'm delighted that we have not only...
AES Expands Its Wind Platform in China
ARLINGTON, Va. & BEIJING-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) today announced a substantial increase in its China-based wind power operations through two new agreements with Guohua Energy Investment Co. Ltd., one of China's largest wind power developers. AES acquired...
Diskeeper Helps Companies Reduce Their Carbon Footprint
EAST GRINSTEAD, England, July 3 PRNewswire — Diskeeper Corporation has released its new white paper on how Diskeeper(R) 2008 can help companies reduce power consumption. The study was performed by 3D Professor 1342-327477 SOURCE Diskeeper Corporation Europe
BIO Supports Commitment to Making July 4 Energy Independence Day
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Through increased development and use of advanced biofuels combined with simple conservation strategies, the United States can extend its supply of homegrown energy and increase its energy security in 2009. The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today...
FMC Technologies Receives $38 Million Order from StatoilHydro for Troll B Gas Injection Project
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - FMC Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:FTI) announced today that it received an award from StatoilHydro to supply subsea equipment for its Troll B gas injection project in the Norwegian North Sea. The contract is valued at approximately $38 million and includes two...
Argan, Inc. Completes Private Placement of $25 Million
ROCKVILLE, Md.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Argan, Inc. (Amex:AGX) announced that it has completed a private placement for 2.2 million shares of common stock to investors at a price of $12.00 per share with net proceeds of approximately $25 million. Commenting on the placement, Rainer...
Top Massachusetts Communities for Hybrid Vehicles
WORCESTER, Mass.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Record-high gas prices across the country are fueling the urge for car owners to identify ways to reduce their gas consumption. As a result, more people in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts are considering hybrid vehicles and the number of registered...
Quvico Exits the World of Alternative Fuel Technologies
LONGMONT, Colo.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Quvico will not only leave the world of alternative fuel technologies, it will leave the world entirely. After assigning any and all of it's assets to Leonard S. Labriola, including any and all legal rights and remedies, Quvico, LLC will be dissolved...
APX Powers the Voluntary Carbon Standard Registry
SANTA CLARA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - APX, Inc., the leading infrastructure provider for environmental and energy markets, today announced that the company has been selected by the Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS) Association, a leading international standards organization, to develop...
PowerVerde Plans to Deploy Its Non-Fossil Fuel Technology into the Public Utilities Market
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - PowerVerde, Inc ("PowerVerde"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Vyrex Corporation ("VYXC"), announced today that it has entered into discussions with a large domestic utility to test its patented Gas Pressure Motor ("Motor"). The concept involves positioning...
Air Quality Action Day Forecast Thursday for Susquehanna Valley, Philadelphia Regions
Residents, Businesses Encouraged to Reduce Air Pollution HARRISBURG, Pa., July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Department of Environmental Protection and its regional air quality partners announced today that an air quality action day is forecast for Thursday, July 3, in the Susquehanna...
AmerenUE Receives Prestigious Award From United States Environmental Protection Agency
ST. LOUIS, July 2 PRNewswire — AmerenUE has received a special recognition award in the category of "Partnership" from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Coal Combustion Products Partnership (C2P2) program. The award recognizes a concrete packaging facility at UE's Labadie...
Babcock & Wilcox Power Generation Group Breaks Ground on New Clean Energy Laboratory
BARBERTON, Ohio-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Babcock & Wilcox Power Generation Group, Inc. (B&W PGG), a major operating unit of The Babcock & Wilcox Company, broke ground June 30, 2008, on a new $11.8 million, 7,500-square-foot facility for the study of carbon dioxide (CO2) capture...
National Energy Services Company Reports Results for First Six Months of Fiscal 2008
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J., July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — National Energy Services Company, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: NEGS), an energy conservation product and management company providing cost effective solutions for long term care, hospitality, commercial and industrial facilities...
Tesoro Announces Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Release Date
SAN ANTONIO-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Tesoro Corporation (NYSE: TSO) today announced that it will broadcast, live, its conference call with analysts regarding second quarter 2008 results at 7:30AM (CDT) on Thursday, July 31st, 2008. Interested parties may listen to the live conference call by...
Detroit Edison Announces Tree-Trimming Schedule
DETROIT, July 2 PRNewswire — Detroit Edison line-clearance crews will be working in 44 Southeastern Michigan communities in July and August, continuing their year-round effort to maintain service reliability by keeping trees and branches away from power lines. "We trim trees for two...
Corporate Leaders and Consumers Embrace Products From Responsibly Managed Forests
Progress Report Details Tremendous SFI(R) Growth ARLINGTON, Va., July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — A progress report issued today by the independent non-profit Sustainable Forestry Initiative(R) (SFI) shows tremendous growth in the forest certification program, reflecting a rapidly...
Americans Support Continued Protection for Arctic Refuge, Don't Believe Big Oil's Misleading Claims on Gas Prices
Majority Say Drilling Would Provide No Relief at the Pump, New Poll Shows WASHINGTON, July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Despite a multimillion-dollar campaign to convince lawmakers that they should allow drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, the American public...
Caribbean Sol Biodegradable Sunscreen Gets Strong Safety Rating From Environmental Working Group
ORLANDO, Fla., July 2 PRNewswire — Caribbean Solutions' "offer inadequate protection from the sun, or contain ingredients with significant safety concerns." Offenders included the nation's best-selling sun products. Caribbean Sol Icy Relief Gel, a cooling after-sun product with organic...
Summary of Public Comments on State Forest Management Plan Now Available
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has completed a summary and response to public comments made on changes to the Bureau of Forestry's master management plan. The plan will chart the course of Pennsylvania's state forests...
AECOM Joins Russell 1000 Index
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - AECOM Technology Corporation (NYSE: ACM), a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for government and commercial clients around the world, announced today that it was added to the Russell 1000 Index after the equity...
Hess Schedules Earnings Release Conference Call
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) announced today that it will hold a conference call on Wednesday, July 30, at 10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time to discuss its second quarter 2008 earnings release. To phone into the conference call, parties in the United States should...
Take the Bite Out of Your Backyard Before Your Summer 'Staycation'
SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass., July 2 PRNewswire — According to USA Today, many Americans plan on spending more time in their backyards this summer due to increase in fuel prices and travel expenses. In order to avoid breaking the bank on summer vacations, more families are staying home and...
Manhattan Scientifics Acquires Metallicum, Inc.
LOS ALAMOS, N.M., July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Manhattan Scientifics (Pink Sheets: MHTX) announced today that it has acquired Metallicum, Inc. and its licensed patented technology. The announcement came from MHTX's affiliate Albuquerque factory, where New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman...
Astronics Corporation to Present at the Collins Stewart Fourth Annual Growth Conference
EAST AURORA, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO), a trusted leader in innovative, high performance lighting, power generation, control and distribution systems for the global aerospace industry, today announced that Peter J. Gundermann, President & Chief...
Florida Developer Selects HydraStax(R) to Power First Hydrogen Village
BEAVERTON, Oregon-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Hydra Fuel Cell Corporation (www.hydrafuelcell.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of American Security Resources Corporation (OTCBB:ARSC), announced today that its distributor, Conexa Products of Miami, Fl.(www.conexaproducts.com), has signed a Letter of...
Stone Brewing Co. Harnesses the Power of the Sun with a Solar Electric System Installed by Borrego Solar Systems, Inc., Financed by Bank of America
EL CAJON, Calif., July 2 PRNewswire — Borrego Solar Systems, Inc., a leading designer and installer of grid-connected solar electric power systems, and Bank of America today announced that Stone Brewing Co. in Escondido, Calif., one of the fastest-growing and highest-rated breweries...
Republic Airways Reports a 12% Increase in June 2008 Traffic
INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Republic Airways Holdings (NASDAQ: RJET), today reported preliminary passenger traffic results for June 2008. The company generated 868.0 million revenue passenger miles (RPMs), a 12.3% increase over the same month last year, while available seat miles...
AgraGate, Alabama Treasure Forest To Partner On Carbon Credits Program for Land Owners
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - AgraGate Climate Credits Corporation today announced that the Alabama Treasure Forest Association (ATFA) has signed on as a forestry carbon credits contract facilitator in Alabama. A charter member of the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX), AgraGate...
Maine PowerOptions Renews Electricity Supply Agreement with Constellation NewEnergy
AUGUSTA, Maine-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Maine PowerOptions (MPO), a non-profit energy-purchasing consortium, today announced that it has renewed its service agreement with Constellation NewEnergy, a subsidiary of Constellation Energy. The consortium serves as a petroleum products and...
Evolution Solar Opens Investor Communication Services
GILBERT, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Evolution Solar Corp (OTC: EVSO) has opened an Investors Services Initiative for public investors and media communications, allowing interested parties to sign up to receive periodic newsletters, reports and submit inquiries directly to the CEO. "I...
Neah Power Systems Retains Jesup & Lamont as Investment Banker
BOTHELL, Wash.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Neah Power Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: NPWS), a leading developer of fuel cells for military applications and portable electronic devices, announced today that it engaged Jesup & Lamont Securities Corporation ('Jesup & Lamont') as its investment...
WNS Forms Strategic Alliance with Airlines Reporting Corporation to Extend Penetration in Travel Industry
NEW YORK & MUMBAI, India-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS), a leading provider of global business process outsourcing (BPO) services, today announced it has formed a strategic alliance with the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), a premier provider of...
Raser Receives First Power Generation Units for New Mexico Project
PROVO, Utah-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Raser Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Arca: RZ) today announced that it has begun taking delivery of the UTC Power, a United Technologies Company, geothermal power generating units ordered for the first commercial scale geothermal power plant to be built in the...
Greenbelt Resources Thriving in High Oil Prices - Company Update
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Greenbelt Resources Corporation (Pink Sheets: GRCO) and CEO Scott Pummill are happy to announce that Diversified Ethanol Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Greenbelt, has secured several ethanol plant build design-wins in the multi-millions of...
EnerLume Energy Management Corp. Receives Fifty-Unit Order
HAMDEN, Conn.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - EnerLume Energy Management's Corp's. (OTCBB: ENLU, http://www.enerlume.com) Master Channel Partner, Power Reduction Services (PRS), in fulfillment of their existing contract, submitted an order for fifty units of the EnerLume | EM(R) fluorescent...
Eaton Strengthens Power Quality Service Capability In Europe
CLEVELAND-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) today announced an expansion of its European power quality sales and service capabilities. As part of this expansion, Eaton plans to integrate the existing sales and service personnel of PK...
American Commercial Lines Named by the U.S. Coast Guard as a Recipient of the William M. Benkert Marine Environmental Protection Award
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind., July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — American Commercial Lines Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLI) ("ACL" or the "Company") announced today that it was awarded the William M. Benkert Marine Environmental Protection Award by the U.S. Coast Guard. The Benkert Award recognizes outstanding...
CVD Equipment Corporation Announces $4.9 Million of New Orders
RONKONKOMA, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - CVD Equipment Corporation (Nasdaq: CVV) today announced that new orders for the three month period ending June 30, 2008 were $4.9 million. This represents an increase of 53% over the same period in 2007. We attribute the increase in order levels to the...
Emisstar Announces Award of Grant for Pluggable Hybrid Electric Terminal Tractor
AUSTIN, Texas, July 2 PRNewswire — Emisstar LLC announced today the award of a New Technology Research and Development grant from the State of Texas, totaling $722,000, for the development of a Pluggable Hybrid Electric Terminal Tractor (PHETT). Emisstar wrote the successful grant...
Jewel-Osco: 1 Million Reusable Shopping Bags Sold
MELROSE PARK, Ill., July 2 PRNewswire — Jewel-Osco, a leading Midwest food and drug retailer, announced today that it has surpassed the sale of 1 million green reusable shopping bags, reflecting the public's concern for the environment. "We are seeing more and more people buying and...
Northwind(TM) Phoenix Garners Top Award from International District Energy Association
ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - The International District Energy Association (IDEA) last night presented its System of the Year Award to Northwind Phoenix LLC during ceremonies at the association's 99th Annual Conference & Trade Show in Orlando, Fla. Given annually, the System of...
Hill & Knowlton Launches Global Sustainability Manifesto
NEW YORK, July 2 PRNewswire — Hill & Knowlton (H&K) today launched its Sustainability Manifesto which commits the global communications consultancy to achieve a 20% reduction in carbon emissions by 2010. The Manifesto pulls together existing best practice and leanings from...
U.S. Green Building Council Tours EPA-Honored Cement Plant
TROUTVILLE, Va., July 2 PRNewswire — Members of the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) Southwest Virginia Chapter toured Roanoke Cement Company's (RCC) Troutville, VA plant late last month to learn from the company's successes in reducing energy use as well as how cement and...
EPA recognizes Texas Instruments as a Clean Air Excellence Award Winner
DALLAS, July 2 PRNewswire — Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) was among 11 winners named to receive the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's eighth annual Clean Air Excellence Awards for outstanding accomplishments in improving air quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The...
ecoVations(TM) Introduces New Linear Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures
AURORA, Ohio, July 2 PRNewswire — ecoVations(TM), the specification fixture division of TCP, Inc., introduces its new line of linear fluorescent lighting fixtures, each containing a lamp, ballast and fixture combination system, as energy efficient replacements for traditional metal...
OriginOil Invited to Present at the National Algae Association
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - OriginOil, Inc. (OTCBB: OOIL), the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum, announced today it will present at the National Algae Association Business Plan...
Terra Systems, Inc. Board of Directors Announces New Executive Contracts and Chief Financial Officer
SALT LAKE CITY, July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Terra Systems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TSYI)("TSYI") is pleased to announce that it has substantially strengthened its management team with the addition of Dan Breene as Chief Financial Officer and the expansion of Reynold Roeder's role...
Solid-State Hydrogen Storage: Materials and Chemistry
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Solid-state hydrogen storage: Materials and chemistry" report to their offering. Hydrogen fuel cells are emerging as a major alternative energy source in transportation and other applications...
Aleris Announces Force Majeure at Cap de la Madeleine Facility
BEACHWOOD, Ohio, July 2 PRNewswire — Aleris Light Gauge Products, a business unit of Aleris International, Inc., announced today that it has declared force majeure with respect to its operations at its Cap de la Madeleine, Quebec aluminum rolling mill facility. Operations at the...
Eco-Friendly Products & Services Showcased at GREEN Consumer Trade Show
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., July 2 PRNewswire — The producers of the International Green Ideas Show have announced their alliance with the highly successful ABQ Home and Lifestyle EXPO. The International Green Ideas Show is the Southwest's first broad-based green consumer trade show. It will...
Canon Certifies PulseCore Under Green Procurement Program
CAMPBELL, Calif., July 2 PRNewswire — Underscoring its commitment to environmental excellence, PulseCore Semiconductor has been certified by Canon Group (hereinafter referred as "Canon") as meeting the company's strict Green Procurement Standards. Received earlier this month, the...
Ricoh to Place First Eco-Powered Electronic Billboard in New York City's Times Square
WEST CALDWELL, N.J., July 2 PRNewswire — Ricoh Americas Corporation announced today that its parent company, Ricoh Company, Ltd. of Tokyo, will erect a sign in New York City's Times Square that will be 100 percent powered by solar and wind power. The electronic billboard, the first ever...
SunPower Announces Second Quarter Results on July 17, 2008
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SunPower Corporation (Nasdaq: SPWR) will announce its second quarter earnings in a conference call on Thursday, July 17th at 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time. The call-in number is 517-623-4618, passcode SunPower, for interested parties wanting to...
RTC's BevTrac(R) Scores Double Digit Beverage Sales Lift in Tests Through C-Store and QSR Channels
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., July 2 PRNewswire — RTC, a global shopper marketing company with emphasis on retail activation, today announced that use of its BevTrac(R) shelf management system provided up to a 10 percent sales lift in beverage sales through the C-store and grocery channels...
EPA Concludes Disaster Debris Reduction Test in Louisiana Utilizing Air Burners, LLC Firebox
PALM CITY, Fla., July 2 PRNewswire — On June 25, 2008 the EPA concluded its week long test in Louisiana for disaster debris reduction by means of air curtain burners or air curtain incinerators. Air Burners, LLC made available one of its largest above ground S-327 fireboxes. The goal...
/C O R R E C T I O N -- China Wind Systems, Inc./
In the news release, ''China Wind Systems, Inc. Completes Construction of New Building in Support of Phase One Expansion'' issued on July 1 by China Wind Systems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CWSI) over Xinhua PR Newswire, we are advised by the Company that the second paragraph, second sentence, should...
JDR to Build Inter-Array Cables for the 140 Wind Turbine Generators of the World's Largest Offshore Wind Farm
CAMBRIDGESHIRE, England-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - JDR, a worldwide provider of custom designed and manufactured subsea power cables, umbilical systems and specialised marine cables, has been awarded a contract by Fluor Ltd for the supply of inter-array cables for the Greater Gabbard offshore...
Paperless Coupons: BI-LO Offers One More Way to Save This Summer
In-store Coupons found exclusively at BI-LO MAULDIN, S.C., July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — As shoppers rush to find some relief from rising food and gasoline prices, BI-LO supermarkets tout the region's only paperless coupons in its stores this summer. Looking to provide additional...
Swing, Batter Batter! US Airways Hits It out of the Park with the Dividend Miles Grand Slam Promotion
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - US Airways (NYSE:LCC) invites members of US Airways' frequent-flyer program, Dividend Miles, to step up to the plate for the airline's Grand Slam promotion. Through Sept. 30, members who register for the promotion will be able to earn up to 40,000 bonus...
UPDATE: U.S. Homeowners One Step Closer to Saving Energy Dollars and Combating Climate Change Thanks to U.S. Conference of Mayors Action
CHICAGO, July 1 PRNewswire — The Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA), strongly supports this week's resolution by the U.S. Conference of Mayors to support "The 30% Solution," a comprehensive package of achievable and affordable residential energy-efficiency measures proposed for...
JMG Exploration Inc. Updates Status of Defaulted Loan to Newco Group Ltd.
PASADENA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - JMG Exploration, Inc., ("JMG" or the "Company") (OTC:JMGEE) previously announced that the share exchange with Newco Group Ltd., a company organized under the laws of the British Virgin Islands ("Newco") had failed to repay a $3 million loan and accrued...
solarX Launches Solar Certification Program for Commercial Buildings
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - solarX, a company that provides clean solar energy to commercial real estate owners, today announced its XFactor(TM) Solar Certification program for commercial buildings. As commercial building owners strive to meet growing tenant demand for clean...
Dog Fancy(R) Magazine Suggests 10 Ways To Go Green With Your Dog
IRVINE, Calif., July 1 PRNewswire — Dog Fancy, the world's most widely read dog magazine, offers dog owners 10 easy suggestions to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle with their dog in their August 2008 issue. "So many people are concerned about humanity's impact on the...
Dresser Wayne Technology Helps Zarco 66 Earth Friendly Fuels Go Green
LAWRENCE, Kan.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Dresser Wayne, a global marketer of retail fuel dispensers and technologies, and Zarco 66 Earth Friendly Fuels celebrated a new landmark in alternative fueling with the grand opening of a sustainable site in Lawrence, Kansas. Congressman Dennis Moore...
Allied Waste Industries Schedules Reporting Date for Second Quarter 2008 Results
PHOENIX, July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Allied Waste Industries, Inc. (NYSE: AW), announced that it will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008, after the close of the stock market on Wednesday, July, 30, 2008. The Company will host a conference call to...
Waste Connections Announces Dates for Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Release
FOLSOM, Calif., July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE: WCN) announced that it will report financial results for the second quarter of 2008 after the close of the stock market on July 22, 2008. The Company will be hosting an investor conference call related to this...
DSPCon Launches New Series of Flight-Capable, Wideband Data Recorders For Demanding ELINT and COMINT Applications
BRIDGEWATER, N.J.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - In response to customer demands for a small yet powerful, flight-capable data acquisition system with large storage capacities, DSPCon, Inc., a leading, global supplier of dynamic data acquisition, analysis, archiving and recording solutions for...
Brady Campaign and Brady Center Urge Bush Administration to Reject Guns in National Parks
WASHINGTON, July 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — In comments filed yesterday, the Brady Campaign and Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence urged the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bush Administration to reject a proposed rule to allow national park and wildlife refuge visitors to...
NYISO: Electricity Markets Offer Platform to Address Future Energy Challenges
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - The success of the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) in its efforts to "develop efficient competitive markets, maintain the highest standards of reliability, and plan for the future" offers positive prospects for the ability of organized...
Venture Tape Partners with Graphtec to Offer New Automotive Paint Protection Package
ROCKLAND, Mass.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Venture Tape Corp., a worldwide manufacturer of specialty tapes, has announced an innovative partnership with Graphtec Corporation to offer a turnkey automotive paint protection package to car dealerships and retail customers. VentureShield, a clear...
Integrated Fuel Technologies Gets Worldwide License for Argonne-developed Diesel DeNOx Catalyst
ARGONNE, Ill., July 1 PRNewswire — A new, patented catalyst developed by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory that can reliably and economically reduce between 95 and 100 percent of the nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from diesel-fueled...
Pace Communications Taps DMI Networks to Produce Customized In-Flight Music Programming for Delta Air Lines
PASADENA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Pace Communications along with DMI Music & Media Networks, a division of DMI Music & Media Solutions, have formed an exclusive partnership to offer sponsored, customized in-flight audio content. The joint venture has signed an exclusive...
Ascent Solar Technologies Announces Results of Annual Meeting of Shareholders
LITTLETON, Colo.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI), a developer of state-of-the-art, thin-film photovoltaic modules, announced the results of its Annual Shareholder Meeting held on July 1, 2008 in Golden, Colorado. Shareholders re-elected Dr. Amit Kumar and...
Green Is Gorgeous: Caring Consumers Turn to LE Salon, Midtown's First Organic Hair Emporium
NEW YORK, July 1 PRNewswire — Midtown just got a whole lot greener with LE Salon. The hidden oasis of eco-friendly hair care is the first green salon of its kind. The wildly popular, state-of-the-art hair salon, in the exclusive United Nations enclave, is conveniently located on 44th...
Caraustar Announces Price Increase on All Grades of Uncoated Recycled Paperboard
ATLANTA, July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Caraustar Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSAR) announced that it will increase prices by at least $40 per ton for all uncoated recycled paperboard grades as well as make certain adjustments for freight allowances effective with shipments on and after...
European Drive Train Integrator Selects Maxwell Technologies to Supply Ultracapacitor Modules for Emission-Free Electric Buses for Milan
SAN DIEGO, July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Maxwell Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: MXWL) announced today that Vossloh Kiepe GmbH, a leading producer of heavy vehicle drive systems, has selected Maxwell's 125-volt BOOSTCAP(R) ultracapacitor modules for braking energy recuperation and torque...
Lhasa (Tibet), China Initiates Night Flights Using Naverus RNP Flight Paths
LHASA, China-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Air China successfully tested night flight service at Lhasa (Tibet), China's Gongga Airport on June 27, the first night operations in the airport's 43 year history. The flight, conducted in an Airbus A319 aircraft, was made possible through Required...
Video: Nature Valley(R) Launches Save the Trails(TM) Grant Program, Supports the American Hiking Society's National Trails Fund
MINNEAPOLIS, June 9 PRNewswire — More than 150 trail enthusiasts celebrated the 16th annual National Trails Day, June 7, at Scotts Run Nature Preserve, Fairfax County, Va., with the launch of the Nature Valley(R) Save the Trails(TM) grant program. The grant program is contributing...
Sentient Flight Group Named "Best of the Best" Winner by Robb Report for Sixth Consecutive Year
WEYMOUTH, Mass.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Sentient Flight Group, one of the nation's leading, full-service private aviation companies, announced last week that it was named as a "Best of the Best" winner in Flight Services by Robb Report Magazine. Sentient has received recognition in Robb...
'We' Campaign Finds Common Cause With Major Faith Groups
National Religious Partnership embraces evangelical Christian, Catholic, mainline Protestant, Eastern Orthodox, African-American, and Jewish denominations MENLO PARK, Calif., July 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The core message of The Alliance for Climate Protection's "We" campaign will...
New Generation Biofuels CEO to Present at the Collins Stewart Fourth Annual Growth Conference
HOUSTON, July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — New Generation Biofuels Holdings, Inc. (AMEX: GNB), a renewable fuels provider, today announced that David Gillespie, President & CEO will be presenting at the Collins Stewart Annual Growth Conference on Wednesday, July 9th 2008, at 11:00am...
Maine Governor's Top Choice for Fishery Council Cast Aside by NOAA
GLOUCESTER, Mass., July 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The recent appointment of a lobbyist for the industrial herring fleet to the Maine seat on the New England Fishery Management Council has created a wave of concern about fisheries up and down the region. An announcement issued by NOAA...
2nd Half '08 Outlook: Aerospace and Defense - Highlights on Investment Themes and Market Headwinds
PALO ALTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - The Aerospace & Defense practice at Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce its 2008 Quarterly Analyst Briefing Presentation on the North American aerospace and defense market, to be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. PDT. The...
ConocoPhillips Announces Collaboration with Colorado Center for Biorefining and Biofuels
HOUSTON & BOULDER, Colo.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) announced today that it has signed a $5 million, multi-year sponsored research agreement with the Colorado Center for Biorefining and Biofuels (C2B2), a research center of the Colorado Renewable Energy...
SAS Opens EuroBonus Membership To Children
LYNDHURST, N.J.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is extending membership in its EuroBonus frequent flyer program to travelers ages 17 and under from July 1. From that date children will be able to earn SAS EuroBonus points and use them for bonus trips, upgrades on...
Comcast Collects More Than 70,000 Pounds of E-Waste at Denver 'Screen to Green' TV Recycling Event
DENVER, July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — With car trunks packed and truck beds full, Denver-area residents came from near and far to responsibly recycle their unused TVs, computer monitors and other e-waste at Comcast Colorado's 'Screen to Green' Recycling Rally held June 28 in downtown...
A Report on the Printed Photovoltaic Markets, Including an Analysis of the Various Applications of PV Technology and an Eight Year Forecast
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Research and Markets both of which could potentially addressed with printing. It is perhaps worth noting that a very wide variety of materials have been proposed for PV and have been tried out in the labs, but many have been rejected as commercially...
MHF Logistical Solutions, Inc. Opens MHF Holdings Office and Magellan Transport Logistics Branch in Jacksonville, FL
PITTSBURGH, July 1 PRNewswire — MHF Logistical Solutions, Inc. (MHF-LS), a leading provider of packaging, transportation and logistics, announced today that it has opened an office for its parent company, MHF Holdings, in Jacksonville, Florida. Tom Piatak, President and Chief...
American Trust Launches One of the First Alternative Energy Funds
LEBANON, N.H.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - American Trust Investment Advisors today announced the launch of the no-load American Trust Energy Alternatives Fund. The new fund will seek to identify publicly-traded companies, both domestic and international, that will play a role in meeting increased...
FirstFlight Introduces New West Coast Operation; Taps Richard Hodkinson to Spearhead Development
ELMIRA, N.Y. & CORNING, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - FirstFlight, Inc. (OTC BB: FFLT) a charter management and aviation services company, announced today that aviation industry executive Richard Hodkinson is joining the Company as President of its newly formed West Coast Division...
Fleet Tracking Company Blue Sky Network Earns STC for Bombardier Dash 8
LA JOLLA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Blue Sky Network, a leading global provider of mobile asset management and fleet management solutions using GPS tracking, today announced it has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Administration for installation of...
Beacon Power Closes $5 Million Loan for Plant Expansion
TYNGSBORO, Mass.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Beacon Power Corporation (NASDAQ: BCON), a company that designs and develops advanced products and services to support more stable, reliable and efficient electricity grid operation, announced today that it has closed on a $5-million loan that will...
Harrah's Entertainment and NativeEnergy Make the World Series of Poker(R) the First Climate Friendly Poker Tournament
LAS VEGAS, July 1 PRNewswire — Harrah's Operating Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., announced another collaboration with NativeEnergy, an international marketer of high quality carbon offsets, at the World Series of Poker(R). Through NativeEnergy, Harrah's...
KBR Completes BE&K Acquisition
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - KBR (NYSE:KBR) today announced that it completed the acquisition of BE&K, Inc. a privately held, Birmingham, Alabama based engineering, construction and maintenance services company. The transaction is valued at $550 million. "Growing our Services business unit...
Priceline Announces A Trio Of New Fee Chops For Its Hotel Service
NORWALK, Conn.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Following up on its elimination of all booking fees on published-price domestic and international airfares, priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN) announced today that it has decided to implement three new fee chops on its published-price hotel reservation...
The Cayman Islands Helps Kids Get 'Fresh Air' Once Again
NEW YORK, July 1 PRNewswire — Following the success of last year's Fresh Air Fund trip to the Cayman Islands, the destination is poised to host a group of inner-city youths again this summer. The kids, ranging in age from 10-12, will stay with host families July 28th to August 3rd...
Westchester Modular Homes Tells Homebuyers: 'We'll Pay Your Estimated Heating Bill for a Full Year'
WINGDALE, N.Y., July 1 PRNewswire — Westchester Modular Homes, Inc. today announced the launch of "Your HEAT is on us!" — a new initiative designed to help defray rising heating fuel costs and educate homebuyers about energy-efficient modular construction. For a limited time...
ACCCE Statement Against the Georgia Superior Court Ruling on the Longleaf Energy Station
ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) today issued this statement in response to the Georgia Superior Court ruling revoking the air pollution permit of LS Power Group and Dynegy's proposed Longleaf Energy Station. "We...
NGAS Resources to Present at Collins Stewart Investor Conference
LEXINGTON, Ky.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - NGAS Resources, Inc. (Nasdaq: NGAS) today announced that William S. Daugherty, President and CEO, will present at the Collins Stewart 4th Annual Growth Conference taking place in New York City from July 8 - 10, 2008. Mr. Daugherty will be presenting at...
Valence Technology Added to Russell 3000 Index
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Valence Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: VLNC) today announced that the company has been added to the broad-market Russell 3000(R) Index, as well as the Russell 2000(R) Index, and the Russell 2500(R) Index. Valence also remains listed on the Russell...
Innovative Solutions & Support Announces New Upgrades for the PC-12
EXTON, Pa.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISSC) today announced upgrades to its avionics program for the PC-12, including a significant new sales channel and enhanced features for current and future owners. Central to its enhanced PC-12 program is...
DHL Expands Temperature Controlled Freight Services in North America and Europe
PLANTATION, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - DHL Global Forwarding, the world's leading air and ocean freight service provider, continues to enhance its global capabilities for the life science and healthcare industries by expanding its network of Envirotainer QEP certified sites. The proper...
Solar Breakthrough to Steal Market Share
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - After years of heady growth in the PV market led largely by crystalline silicon, thin-film technology has reached a critical mass and is poised to start taking significant market share from incumbent technology. Thin-film silicon technologies from turn-key...
Duke Energy Carolinas, NC GreenPower Launch Carbon Offset Program
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Duke Energy Carolinas and NC GreenPower have created a carbon offset program for North Carolina customers interested in "canceling out" the carbon dioxide produced from their everyday activities like driving, watching television or mowing...
Raser President to Present at the Collins Stewart Annual Growth Conference
PROVO, Utah-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Raser Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Arca:RZ) announced today that Patrick Schwartz, President, will be presenting at the Collins Stewart Annual Growth Conference on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Management will also be available for...
A-Power Joins Russell Global Index
SHENYANG, China-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - A-Power Energy Generation Systems, Ltd. (NASDAQ:APWR) ("A-Power"), announced today that it joined the broad-market Russell Global Index when Russell Investments reconstituted its comprehensive set of U.S. and global equity indexes on Friday, June 27...
Pricester.com Positioning to Facilitate Growth
HOLLYWOOD, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Pricester.com, Inc. (OTCBB:PRCC), an Internet marketing and technology company, announced a reorganization of the company to better suit recent and planned acquisitions, as well as the addition of new online product and service divisions. In May...
Spire Corporation to Present at Collins Stewart's 4th Annual Growth Conference
BEDFORD, Mass.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic cells and modules worldwide, today announced that members of its executive management will be presenting at...
EnerNOC Signs Contract with Burlington Electric Department
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - EnerNOC, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENOC), a leading developer and provider of clean and intelligent energy solutions, today announced that it has signed a contract with Burlington Electric Department to deliver up to 10 megawatts of demand response capacity. This capacity...
TrendSetter Solar Products Appoints Sales and Marketing Manager
FAIRHAVEN, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - TrendSetter Solar Products, Inc. (Pink Sheets:TSSP), announced today that it has appointed Mr. Joe Silva as the company's Sales and Marketing Manager. Mr. Silva has been hired to assist the company in handling the increased demands for its products...
BPI Energy Signs Letter of Intent with Blue Source to Fund Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Project Development
CLEVELAND-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - BPI Energy Holdings, Inc. (AMEX: BPG), an independent energy company engaged in the exploration, production and commercial sale of coalbed methane (CBM) in the Illinois Basin, today announced it has signed a non-binding letter of intent for a relationship...
Samsung Mobile Charging Stations Greet Holiday Travelers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in Time for Fourth of July Weekend
RICHARDSON, Texas-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announced the installation of 22 charging stations at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Out of the 22 charging stations, 18 of the 8-1/2-foot-tall stations have been installed...
Commercial Metals Company Acquires Assets of ABC Coating Companies and Affiliates
IRVING, Texas, July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all the operating assets of ABC Coating Company of Texas, Inc. of Waxahachie, Texas; ABC Coating Co., Inc. of Brighton, Colorado...
OSI Systems Receives Contracts for Approximately $4 Million for Hold Baggage Screening Systems
HAWTHORNE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - OSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSIS), a vertically-integrated provider of specialized electronic products for critical applications in the Security and Healthcare industries, announced today that its Security Division, Rapiscan Systems, has received...
Range Fuels Appoints John Winter as Vice President of Process Engineering
PALO ALTO, Calif. & BROOMFIELD, Colo.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Range Fuels, Inc., a company focused on green energy and the production of cellulosic ethanol, announced today that John Winter has joined the company as Vice President of Process Engineering. Winter brings to Range Fuels 30...
Nordic Windpower Appoints Top Wind and Renewable Energy Advisors
BERKELEY, Calif., July 1 PRNewswire — Nordic Windpower Ltd., the leading company manufacturing and selling innovative, utility-scale turbines based on proven Swedish technology, today announced that two executives from major renewable and wind energy corporations have joined the company...
AMSC Announces Increasing Adoption of Its SVC Solution for Industrial Applications
DEVENS, Mass.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - American Superconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: AMSC), a leading energy technologies company, today announced multiple orders for the company's Static VAR Compensator (SVC) solution. AMSC added the SVC solution to its suite of advanced electrical products...
Conservation Program Changes Would Help Wyoming Ranchers Improve Wildlife Habitat, Keep Species Off Endangered List
New Study Suggests Improvements to Help USDA Programs Work Better BOULDER, Colo., July 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — A dozen species of native Wyoming birds might be kept off the endangered species list with some improvements to federal conservation programs that also would continue to help...
Weeden & Co. Names Oilfield Service & Equipment Analyst Geoff Kieburtz to Energy Research Team
GREENWICH, Conn.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Weeden & Co. LP, a full service Institutional broker, is proud to announce the expansion of its industry leading energy research team with the hire of veteran energy analyst, Geoff Kieburtz, who has followed the Oilfield Service and Equipment...
Occasions Caterers Announces Environmentally Responsible Business Practices to Help Customers Meet Sustainability Goals for Catered Events
WASHINGTON, July 1 PRNewswire — Occasions Caterers, the leader in off-premise catering in the DC metropolitan area has announced its efforts to 'go green.' Mark Michael, owner of Occasions, has seen a strong increase in interest from customers and employees to propel the industry...
GrafTech Acquires Minority Interest in Seadrift Coke L.P.
PARMA, Ohio-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - GrafTech International Ltd. (NYSE:GTI) today announced that it has acquired an 18.9 percent minority interest in Seadrift Coke L.P. (Seadrift), a privately held producer of petroleum needle coke, from Falcon Mezzanine Partners, L.P. for $135 million...
Unique Bobsled Shore Excursion/Tourism Attraction Opens in Ocho Rios, Jamaica
MIAMI, July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK) has partnered with Rain Forest Trams Ltd., a local bank and businessmen to develop Rainforest Bobsled Jamaica at Mystic Mountain, a new eco-friendly attraction in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The facility...
Xtreme Charge(R) Introduces Dual-Station 12-Volt Maintenance Charger
SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - To better service those needing to charge and maintain more than one battery at a time, PulseTech(R) Products Corporation has introduced the Xtreme Charge X2(TM), a ruggedly designed dual-station 12-volt maintenance charger. Most households today...
PG&E Increases Renewable Portfolio With Horizon Wind Energy
SAN FRANCISCO, July 1 PRNewswire — Pacific Gas and Electric Company has increased its portfolio of renewables with the signing of a long-term agreement to purchase wind energy from the Arlington Wind Power Project, LLC, a subsidiary of Horizon Wind Energy, LLC. Horizon will deliver...
Empire Water Completes Purchase of Treatment System
LAKE FOREST, Calif., July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Empire Water (OTC Bulletin Board: EWCR) announced today that it has completed the payment for the December 2007 purchase of a 1.25 million gallons per day nitrate removal system from Basin Water Inc (Nasdaq: BWTR). Under the terms of...
Pure Biofuels Prepares to Launch Peru's Largest Integrated Bulk Liquid Terminaling Operation
LOS ANGELES & LIMA, Peru-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Pure Biofuels Corp. (OTCBB: PBOF), a Peruvian-based biodiesel company, today announced it has completed construction of an underwater pipe that will become part of Peru's largest integrated terminaling operation. Besides the expected cost...
Corporate Express Document & Print Management Division Attains SFI Certification
BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 1 PRNewswire — Corporate Express US Inc. announced today that four printing plants in its Document & Print Management division have been independently audited and certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative(R) (SFI) chain-of-custody standard. This...
Chialdikas Announces Candidacy for MWRD Board
CHICAGO, July 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Paul Chialdikas of Lemont is pleased to announce his candidacy for Commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Chicago (MWRD) in the upcoming elections in November 2008. Paul, a 40-year resident of Cook County, brings to this...
St. Helena's Hospital Orders New Model 400kW Fuel Cell From UTC Power
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn., July 1 PRNewswire — UTC Power, a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) company, today announced it will supply St. Helena Hospital in California's Napa Valley with its new, next-generation fuel cell, the PureCell(R) Model 400 system, which will be in full...
DigitalGlobe Releases CitySphere 2.0 Worldwide Image Coverage
LONGMONT, Colo., July 1 PRNewswire — Satellite imagery provider DigitalGlobe is a leading global content provider of high-resolution world imagery solutions. Sourced from our own advanced satellite constellation and aerial network, our imagery solutions deliver real world perspective...
Wal-Mart Commits to America's Farmers as Produce Aisles Go Local
BENTONVILLE, Ark., July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Wal-Mart today announced its commitment to source more local fruits and vegetables to keep produce prices down and provide affordable selections that are fresh and healthful. The retailer also reported that partnerships with local farmers...
ChromaDex, Inc. Announces Completion of Reverse Merger With Cody Resources, Inc.
IRVINE, Calif., July 1 PRNewswire — ChromaDex, Inc. ("ChromaDex"), today announced that effective June 20, 2008, it completed its merger with CDI Acquisition, Inc. ("CDI"), the wholly-owned subsidiary of Cody Resources, Inc. ("Cody") (OTC Bulletin Board: CDYE). The transaction enables...
GreenHunter Energy Added to Global Wind Energy Index
GRAPEVINE, Texas, July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — GreenHunter Energy, Inc. (Amex: GRH) announced today that it has been included in the ISE Global Wind Energy Index, which is the first global wind index to provide a benchmark for investors interested in tracking public companies that...
U.S. City Interest High in the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE for Super Fuel Efficient Vehicles
Multi-Million Dollar Competition Narrowing Search for U.S. Cities Interested in Hosting Stages of the Cross Country Race SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — As American consumers face record-breaking prices at the gas pump and rethink their driving habits, the...
Alternative Energy M&A Trends - June 2008
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Alternative Energy M&A Trends - June 2008" report to their offering. Summary Alternative Energy M&A Trends June 2008 Report is an excellent source providing detailed information on M&A, Equity/Debt...
Four Crystal Funding, Inc. Makes First Strategic Investment in Gtherm, Inc.
NEW YORK, July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Four Crystal Funding, Inc. (Pink Sheets: PCTU) announced today that it has made an investment in Gtherm, Inc., a privately held alternative energy company incorporated in the State of Nevada, whose primary business plan is to produce inexpensive...
Keith Pitts Joins Marrone Organic Innovations as Regulatory VP
DAVIS, Calif., July 1 PRNewswire — Marrone Organic Innovations, Inc. (MOI) announces that Keith Pitts has joined the company as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs. Mr. Pitts has worked in senior legislative, administrative, regulatory and public policy roles for more than two decades...
Survey Reveals California Public Schools Lacking in Environmental Education
FAIRFAX, Calif., July 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — California public schools need to improve their environmental education curriculum according to a survey of fifty-nine public schools. The survey found that the majority of the K-8th schools assessed fell short in providing their...
A Step Toward Easing New Yorkers' Dependency on Oil; Segway Salutes New York Legislature's Passage of Transportation Bill
BEDFORD, N.H., July 1 PRNewswire — Segway Inc., the leader in green, personal transportation today recognized the New York Legislature for passing legislation to allow for the safe and proper use of its products on the public ways of the State of New York. The company is now urging...
DuPont Qualicon BAX(R) System Named in Government Standard for Food Testing in China
WILMINGTON, Del., July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) system available at http://www2.dupont.com/Qualicon/en_US/sales_support/ss_photo_gallery.html SOURCE DuPont
Bayer USA Foundation Supports Summer Science Education Programs in Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Houston and Tyler, Texas
Teacher, Student Programs Focus on Sustainability, Diversity PITTSBURGH, July 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — High school "green" chemistry and diversity/workforce development in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields are the focus of two innovative programs for...
China Wind Systems, Inc. Completes Construction of New Building in Support of Phase One Expansion
WUXI, Jiangsu, China, July 1 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — China Wind Systems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CWSI) (''China Wind Systems'' or the ''Company''), which through its wholly owned subsidiaries manufactures and sells industrial equipment for use in the textile and energy related...
BernzOmatic Changing the Shape of the Fuel Cylinder Industry with Higher Capacity, Environmentally-Friendly Alternative
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., July 1 PRNewswire — BernzOmatic(R), a leading global manufacturer of hand-held torches and accessories, today announces the introduction of Fat Boy(TM), an environmentally-friendly fuel cylinder that features 20 percent more fuel than standard fuel cylinders. Fat Boy...
Namibian Electricity Industry Presents Exciting Investment Opportunities
CAPE TOWN, South Africa-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Increasing demand for power in Namibia has presented substantial and lucrative investment opportunities for both international and local power industry participants. The donor community and various financial institutions are set to enter the...
Cavotec Dabico Clinches Refueling Equipment Deal for Hong Kong International Airport
STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - US, UK-based airport equipment supplier, Cavotec Dabico, has won a deal to supply ten refueling pit systems and related materiel to Hong Kong International airport. "We are especially pleased to secure this order, having done so in the face of some...
ET Solar Purchases Equipment from Spire for its New Module Line
NANJING, China, July 1 Xinhua-PRNewswire — ET Solar Group Corp. ("ET Solar"), a Nanjing-based vertically integrated manufacturer of photovoltaic products including ingots, wafers, modules, and state-of-the-art dual-axis tracking systems with manufacturing facilities located in...
Stevens & Wilkinson Helping to Reinvent the Cigar Factory
ATLANTA, July 1 PRNewswire — Stevens & Wilkinson Stang & Newdow, Inc. has been retained by The Simpson Organization to provide architectural and engineering services for the 125-year-old Cigar Factory in Charleston, SC. Stevens & Wilkinson Principal Ron Stang, AIA, made...
2009 Ford Escape Delivers Best-in-Class Fuel Economy Among 4-Cylinder Compact SUVs
DEARBORN, Mich., July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The 2009 Ford Escape, equipped with a new 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission, is the coveted fuel economy leader among all small SUVs. With fuel prices at record highs, the 2009 Ford Escape with...
Research and Markets: Asia Pacific Air ISR Radar Markets Report Is Available Now
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Research and Markets Key Topics Covered: 1. Asia Pacific Air ISR Radar Markets -1. Executive Summary -2. Total Air ISR Radar Market -3. Market Engineering Measurements -4. Airborne Early Warning Aircraft -5. Maritime Patrol Aircraft -6. Combat...
State's Four Major Utilities Partner on Solar Project
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - New Mexico's four largest electricity providers have partnered to bring the first large-scale, commercial solar generating plant to the state. El Paso Electric, Xcel Energy, PNM, and Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association today jointly...
DPL and State of Ohio Reach Agreement on Tax Settlement
DAYTON, Ohio-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - DPL Inc. (NYSE:DPL) announced today that it reached an agreement with the state of Ohio to settle long-standing tax issues for $42 million. The issues in question date back as far as 1998 and deal mainly with corporate franchise taxes, which are levied on...
Tesla Motors to Manufacture Sedan in California
SAN CARLOS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - Ze'ev Drori, CEO of Tesla Motors, and Governor Schwarzenegger announced today at a press conference at Tesla Motors headquarters that Tesla's next product, a 4-door, 5-passenger sedan, will be manufactured at a facility in the state of California...
Rentech Announces Organizational Changes
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - Rentech, Inc. (AMEX:RTK) today announced organizational changes at the Company. Merrick Kerr, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be resigning from the Company effective July 18th to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Kerr's...
Europe And U.S. Sign Aviation Agreement To Improve Safety And Cut Costs
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - The European Community and the United States today signed an agreement which will result in better harmonized aviation safety systems on both sides of the Atlantic and less cumbersome technical and administrative procedures for the recognition of...
Energy Savings and Sustainable Development
New technologies from Switzerland SAN FRANCISCO, June 30 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Fuel cells on boats and magnetic refrigeration, a few Swiss ways of protecting the environment through new technologies. Join swissnex San Francisco in welcoming the University of Applied Science Western...
SC Johnson's Products and Production - - You Can Feel Good About It
RACINE, Wis., June 30 PRNewswire — "When you reach for any SC Johnson product, you can feel good about it." These words, spoken by SC Johnson Chairman and CEO Fisk Johnson in the company's latest TV advertisements, are supported by the data reported in the family company's 2008...
NRG's Princeton-Based Employees Lend a Hand on Global Giving Volunteer Day
PRINCETON, N.J.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - Over 90 employees at Princeton-based NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) participated in the Company's first ever broad-based Global Giving Volunteer Day, lending a hand to five charitable organizations throughout Mercer County. The day's philanthropic events...
Prestigious Legal 500 Legal Directory Again Recognizes Baron & Budd as a Leading Mass Tort/Class Action Firm in the United States
DALLAS, June 30 PRNewswire — Dallas-based Baron & Budd, P.C. has again been selected by The Legal 500 as one of the country's premier law firms in mass tort claims and class action litigation for the firm's work on toxic tort claims. The directory describes mass tort firms as...
Biofuel Company Hires Ed Shonsey To Commercialize Its Patented Third Generation Algal Oil Technology
HONOLULU-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - HR BioPetroleum (HRBP), a renewable bioenergy company based in Hawaii, has named Ed Shonsey as CEO and a member of its board of directors. He has been authorized to set and implement an aggressive new corporate strategy which will complement HRBP's recent...
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