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14:13 ET

Dallas-Area Green Technology Conference Seeks Technical Papers

Contributed papers in the following areas are solicited: -- Alternative energy sources for homes, businesses and communities, including wind, solar and bio-fuels -- Energy resource usage reduction, conservation and efficiency, including electric grid, home automation and commercial building energy ...

More news about: IEEE-USA (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) , IEEE-USA

13:27 ET

Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels to Lead the Nation's Mayors in Discussions With White House & Cabinet Officials on Recession and Green Economic Recovery

Mayor Nickels, who will lead a delegation of mayors supporting Secretary of State Clinton and President Obama at the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, initially introduced the Mayors' CPA in February of 2005 in response to federal inaction on the Kyoto Protocol, and has since led mayors in the " green " movement in...

More news about: U.S. Conference of Mayors , USCM

10:15 ET

VOS(TM) $1 Million Server Buy Back Promotion

VOS(TM) sparks recovery in the SMB market with an incentive to eliminate servers and cut unnecessary expenses that... The positive environmental impact of reduced energy consumption contributes to the VOS(TM) effort to promote " Green " alternatives to traditional servers.

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10:00 ET

NewPage Releases 2008 Sustainable Development Report Titled Effective Stewardship: A Look in the Mirror

The 2008 report highlights the following company achievements: Sourced 99 percent of fiber supply from North AmericaIncreased certified and recycled fiber use to 51 percentIncreased use of internal pulp in our products to 85 percent, up from 80 percent in 2007Reduced OSHA Total Case Incident Rate 28 percentCompleted 400 Lean...

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09:35 ET

Economic Mess is Not The #1 Cause of Stress: New Yorkers' Nerves & Sex Lives Jangled by Relationship Anxiety

Jittery from high-sugar, high-caffeine energy boosts during the day and tossing and turning in bed all night, New Yorkers need a quick and effective way to combat stress.... A calm-inducing drink developed for a ridiculously over amped and perpetually under pressure city, Tranquila relaxation shots (http://www.tranquila.com/...

More news about: Tranquila , Vitila Brands, LLC

08:18 ET

Green Star Board Authorizes Stock Dividend

Mike Andric, CEO of Green Star Alternative Energy , stated: " Green Star is well... About GSAE Green Star Alternative Energy is an environmentally conscious, renewable energy company working to develop more than 300 MW (megawatts) of clean electricity through wind energy .

More news about: Green Star Alternative Energy Inc.

Sep 28, 2009, 14:30 ET

Batteries ARE Included: Norfolk Southern Unveils Experimental Electric Locomotive

"By working together to develop alternative energy sources and innovative technologies like this electric locomotive, we will make transportation more sustainable and energy -efficient."... The recovered dynamic braking energy continually replenishes the energy storage system, and uses this...

More news about: Norfolk Southern Corporation , U.S. Deptartment of Transportation , U.S. Department of Energy , Federal Railroad Administration , Pennsylvania State University , Juniata Locomotive Shop , Brookville Equipment Company

Sep 28, 2009, 12:47 ET

Companies West Group Inc. to commence coal mining exploration program for development of two coal mine concessions in Colombia

ARDMORE, OK, Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ - Companies West Group Inc. (DE:A38) has concluded its due... Companies West Group Inc. corporate focus is on natural energy resources green energy or alternative fuel sector.... We seek to provide alternatives to clear cutting forests and to promote recycling.

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Sep 28, 2009, 11:48 ET

AchieveMpls CEO Catherine Jordan to Leave Organization, Join Bush Foundation

"She did it with remarkable energy and patience and with encyclopedic knowledge of the people and issues AchieveMpls encounters."... Jordan merged the Youth Trust and Minneapolis Public School Foundation into AchieveMpls; established Career and College Centers in all seven Minneapolis public high schools and contract...

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Sep 28, 2009, 11:00 ET

Irish Clean-tech CEOs Showcase Their Green Innovations in Silicon Valley

All are tapping into the country's talent bank to develop and commercialize alternative energy solutions and discover new ways to optimize energy efficiency.... The waste is converted into energy , via anaerobic digestion or gasification technologies using combined heat and power or CHP units, and...

More news about: Enterprise Ireland

Sep 28, 2009, 08:43 ET

Green Bridge Industries, Inc. to Issue $2.5 Million Stock Dividend to Shareholders of Record as of Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Green Bridge Technologies International is currently trading at approximately $.011 per share, Green Bridge Industries, Inc. recently announced that the Company completed the sale of its wholly owned subsidiary, Vapor Technologies, Inc., to Green Bridge Technologies, Inc. in exchange for $5 Million of...

More news about: Green Bridge Industries, Inc. , Vapor Technologies, Inc. , Green Bridge Technologies, Inc.

Sep 28, 2009, 08:37 ET

Grass Roots Research and Distribution, Inc. Issues a 'BUY' Rating with a Long Term $14.87 Target Price for Green Star Alternative Energy, Inc.

SAN DIEGO, CA, Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Green Star Alternative Energy , Inc.... About GSAE Green Star Alternative Energy is an environmentally conscious, renewable energy company working to develop more than 300 MW (megawatts) of clean electricity through wind energy .... ...

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Sep 25, 2009, 14:28 ET

Gov. Rendell Stresses Economic, Environmental Importance of Action Against Climate Change

... The American Council for an Energy -Efficient Economy found that if Congress passes an energy and climate bill with strengthened energy efficiency provisions, Pennsylvania households would save an average of $269 per year in reduced energy costs and the state would create 27,200 jobs over the next decade.

More news about: Pennsylvania Office of the Governor

Sep 25, 2009, 14:00 ET

CMEA Capital to Invest an Additional $100 Million to Help Finance Alternative Energy as Part of Clinton Global Initiative

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 25... As part of its initial 2007 commitment to CGI to invest $100 million in alternative energy , CMEA helped fund several companies that have created much-needed manufacturing and green collar jobs in the U.S. "The alternative energy sector is finally ready to take off.

More news about: CMEA Capital , Clinton Global Initiative , CGI

Sep 25, 2009, 14:00 ET

CMEA Capital to Invest an Additional $100 Million to Help Finance Alternative Energy as Part of Clinton Global Initiative

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 25... As part of its initial 2007 commitment to CGI to invest $100 million in alternative energy , CMEA helped fund several companies that have created much-needed manufacturing and green collar jobs in the U.S. "The alternative energy sector is finally ready to take off.

More news about: CMEA Capital , Clinton Global Initiative (CGI)

Sep 24, 2009, 16:15 ET

Green Star Negotiating a Joint Venture to Construct 120 MW Wind Farm

Mike Andric, CEO of Green Star Alternative Energy , stated: "This is an important... About GSAE Green Star Alternative Energy is an environmentally conscious, renewable energy company working to develop more than 300 MW (megawatts) of clean electricity through wind energy .

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Sep 24, 2009, 14:28 ET

Future Growth is 'Greater Than Green'

... It is currently pursuing initiatives in several key emerging sectors, including renewable and alternative energy , natural and organic human and pet foods, alternative building materials, LED lighting, energy efficiency in the built environment and sustainable business solutions in a number of industries.

More news about: Pegasus Capital Advisors, L.P. , Intelligent Global Pooling Systems (iGPS)

Sep 24, 2009, 13:00 ET

Ohio's Largest School Wind Project Goes Operational

The turbines will provide up to one-third of the electricity for the school's Wind/ Energy Academy and its " Green Lab" facility, designed to be a "living laboratory" for renewable energy and other emerging clean technologies.... About NexGen Energy Partners: NexGen Energy Partners is an owner and...

More news about: NexGen Energy Partners , Upper Scioto Valley Schools , Northern Power Systems

Sep 24, 2009, 11:35 ET

Reportlinker Adds Ocean Energy Technologies and Components Worldwide Report

Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Still Catching On Socioeconomic Considerations Growth through Established Renewable Energy Market Chapter 2: Ocean Energy Technology Systems/Products Introduction: Market Parameters Scope of Study: All Ocean Energy Technology Systems Not Included: Other Renewable...

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Sep 24, 2009, 11:19 ET

Reportlinker Adds Ocean Energy Technologies and Components Worldwide Report

Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Still Catching On Socioeconomic Considerations Growth through Established Renewable Energy Market Chapter 2: Ocean Energy Technology Systems/Products Introduction: Market Parameters Scope of Study: All Ocean Energy Technology Systems Not Included: Other Renewable...