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New PV installation supports BRE’s ‘S Plan’ sustainability initiative
As part of its wide-ranging sustainability strategy (The S Plan), BRE has now completed the commissioning of a new roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) solar array at its large research and office complex in Garston near Watford. Designed and installed by MCS accredited PV specialists South Facing, the new system has been installed to help reduce BRE’s carbon footprint. BRE’s S Plan sets out a four-year programme of continuous improvement across eight ... [more]
Biomass Commodities Corporation and Trumbull-Nelson Construction Company completing wood pellet heating system at Lebanon middle school
School Administrative Unit (SAU) #88 designed the new Lebanon Middle School to include the two wood pellet fired boilers to heat the entire 100,000 square foot building. The two wood pellet boilers provide all of the heat for the new building. A solar array will produce hot water during shoulder and summer seasons. Due to this innovative design and the inclusion of renewable energy systems, the new building will burn zero fossil fuels. A Northe... [more]
Increasing number of farm animals poses environmental and public health risks
Worldwatch Institute emphasizes need for regulation and sustainable growth in animal agriculture industry. The global population of farm animals rose 23 percent between 1980 and 2010, from 3.5 billion to 4.3 billion, according to research by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online publication. These figures continue a trend of rising farm animal populations, with harmful effects on the environment, public health, and global develop... [more]
Belden will present wind farm management solutions at Hanover
Belden will showcase its world-class solutions for effective wind energy management at this year’s Hanover Fair, stand G34 in Hall 27. Belden offers innovative products and solutions for both onshore and offshore wind power applications that help to reduce downtime, whilst at the same time meeting reliability, safety and security needs for effective wind farm management. With a proven track record in reliability and high quality, Belden soluti... [more]
Natural Power and SeaRoc open new office in Orkney, UK, to support the growing marine industry
In order to support the development of marine projects and encourage the growth of the wave and tidal energy industry, Natural Power and SeaRoc are opening a new office in Orkney, establishing a new joint presence. Natural Power is a leading international renewable energy consultancy and SeaRoc is a marine engineering specialist. The Orkney office will provide a base for Natural Power and SeaRoc staff working on wave and tidal projects in the... [more]
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Whitefox Receives Runner Up Award at CleanEquity Monaco
LONDON, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Whitefox Technologies Ltd has received an award from the prestigious CleanEquity Awards in Monaco. Whitefox received second place in the Award for Excellence in the ...
ILG Energy Helps in New Green Energy Initiatives
New energy-saving, “green” technology, developed in Kenya, has won the praise of many environmentalists, as well as energy companies such as ILG Energy.New Orleans, Louisiana (PRWEB) May 18, 2012 While the common stereotype is that energy companies and environmental activists are mortal enemies, always working at cross-purposes, the reality is that there are energy professionals all over the ...
FirstCarbon Selected by Mahindra Satyam for Sustainability Monitoring
HYDERABAD, India and LONDON, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer and industry leader in environmental sustainability solutions for business, today announced a services agreement ...
How Social Technology Can "Reinvent Business"
I want to share with you an article that I wrote with my friend Tim Leberecht, CMO of frog, a version of which appeared on Forum Blog, the official blog of the World Economic Forum. We are co-hosting a special event that I believe really matters- the "Reinvent " hackathon that will be held in ...
Maclean's Magazine Names Softchoice One of Canada's Green 30 Companies
TORONTO, ONTARIO-- - Softchoice , a North American provider of technology solutions and services, announced it has been named one of Canada's Green 30 Companies for 2012 by Maclean's Magazine. The list ...
Syed Naqvi Joins Parabel as CFO
Mr. Naqvi brings over 15 years of financial management experience to ParabelMelbourne, FL (PRWEB) May 18, 2012 Parabel Inc. (OTCQB: PABL) and its operating company PA LLC, a global provider of micro-crop technology and solutions that produce new sources of feed, food, and fuel, today announced that Syed Naqvi has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Naqvi brings over 15 years of ...
Web Host QTS to Bring Solar Power to Data Centers in $10M Green Investment
May 17, 2012 -- Data center operator and hosting firm Quality Technology Services announced on Thursday it has constructed new solar power installations at its Richmond and Atlanta Metro Data Centers.
Two oil shale research deals clear fed hurdle
Two companies Friday welcomed news that their oil shale research-and-development proposals in Colorado have moved another step forward with the release of a draft environmental review of them.
Business engagement will drive economy, says Ofwat
Managing business customer expectations and creating a sustainable water supply legacy needs to be the challenge water companies address, according to Thames Water and Ofwat.
Life Cycle Approaches Key to Canada's Competitiveness
OTTAWA, ONTARIO-- - The National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy today released a new report - requested by the Minister of the Environment Peter Kent - that identifies the need for Life ...
