Concord MA (SPX) May 06, 2008 - Spearheading the move to reduce household carbon emissions, U.K.-based Greentec Systems, is using SolidWorks 3D CAD software to integrate third-party eco-friendly technologies that let homeowners heat and cool their homes for as little as 100 pounds a year.
Montreal, Canada (SPX) May 06, 2008 - The St-Laurent Energies consortium, consisting of EDF Energies Nouvelles, HYDROMEGA Services and RES Canada, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded five wind projects by Hydro-Quebec Distribution, representing a total capacity of 954 Megawatts (MW). St-Laurent Energies submitted its bids in association with REpower Systems AG, a world-renown manufacturer of wind turbines, utilizing its 2 MW model.
Alexandria VA (SPX) May 06, 2008 - The approval of a coal-based power plant in Marshalltown, Iowa, is a major step in the continued development and deployment of clean coal technology and the continued utilization of coal- America's most abundant energy resource-according to a statement by American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) Vice President of Communications Joe Lucas.
Tulsa OK (SPX) May 06, 2008 - A major campaign of enhanced oil recovery (EOR) in offshore fields will be crucial for sustaining the world's future oil supply, according to renowned petroleum consultant Dr. Rafael Sandrea. Offshore fields have been the main source of growth for world oil production in recent years, as onshore oil output has been essentially flat during the last two decades, he noted.
Provo UT (SPX) May 06, 2008 - Raser Technologies has announced that they will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for beginning the construction phase of the first geothermal power plant built in Utah in 20 years. The groundbreaking ceremony in Beaver County, Utah will be followed by a press conference at the Energy and Geoscience Institute (EGI) building on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Washington (UPI) May 6, 2008 - The U.S. Department of Energy says it will make up to $7.5 million available for research into harnessing the energy potential of oceans, tides and rivers.
London, UK (SPX) May 05, 2008 - Averox has announced that it has added the provision and installation of wind and solar powered generators for telecom base stations to its telecom services portfolio. Averox has been providing telecom services on a turn key basis for some years to mobile operators to enable them to rapidly deploy base stations, said Mr. Salman Mahmood, Averox's President and CEO.
Paris (AFP) May 5, 2008 - French-led technologists said they had beefed up the performance of a nano-powder that stores carbon dioxide (CO2) in what could be a step forward in tackling global warming caused by road traffic.
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Hayward CA (SPX) May 05, 2008 - Monsanto and Mendel Biotechnology have announced a collaborative agreement to enhance the development of Mendel's BioEnergy Seeds and Feedstocks business. Under the terms of the agreement, Mendel will benefit from Monsanto's industry-leading expertise in the testing, breeding, and development of crops.
Unity ME (SPX) May 05, 2008 - Unlike people, not all houses are created equal. Now, even the most entrenched principles around which houses have been built are being challenged. Todays builders of tomorrows homes are addressing a whole new reality: that to be truly durable and sustainable, houses should be able to adapt to homeowners needs over time. Moreover, this adaptability must be achieved with minimal impact to the environment.
Accra (AFP) May 4, 2008 - As controversy rages over the ethics of producing biofuels at a time of soaring food prices, a Ghanaian company has announced it will start exporting ethanol to Sweden by end 2010.
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (AFP) May 4, 2008 - Malaysia is promoting its controversial palm oil industry as a model of eco-friendliness, but activists warn forests are still being destroyed to make way for vast plantations.
Chicago (UPI) May 2, 2008 - Bio-based materials have been in the limelight lately because of their potential as low-emissions fuels, but their ability to cut CO2 emissions extends beyond the transportation sector, experts say.
Washington (UPI) May 2, 2008 - Sens. John McCain, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are now arguing over how to cut record oil prices, but none of them has any credible answers.
Washington (UPI) May 2, 2008 - The U.S. State Department said Thursday it had not yet decided what action, if any, it would take in response to the Belarusian expulsion of U.S. diplomats this week.
