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Commercial Building Solar Certification Program Launched by solarX

XFactor Solar Certification Allows Building Owners to Highlight Their Solar Initiative

1 Jul 2008

Susidiary of Phoenix Solar Launched in Australia

Phoenix Solar AG founded a wholly-owned subsidiary in Australia on 1 July 2008. Phoenix Solar Pty Ltd, which has its headquarters in Adelaide in the State of South Australia, will serve the whole Australian continent

1 Jul 2008

Environmentally Friendly Terrace Heater Wins Young Entrepreneur Awards

Student company “Mensa Heating” from Denmark won the JA-YE Europe Enterprise Challenge 2008. Mensa Heating created an environmentally friendly terrace heater which can be easily placed underneath the table, offering a pleasant feeling to the client. The product reduces the use of energy by 68% compared to the normal terrace heaters used today

1 Jul 2008

Environmental Impact Study Released Into Plastic Plumbing Pipe

The Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association (PPFA) is releasing North America’s first Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) for the manufacture of plastic plumbing pipe

1 Jul 2008

Additive Boosts Milk Output and Helps Cows Go Green Reducing Carbon Emissions

Cows that receive recombinant Bovine Somatotropin (rbST) make more milk, all the while easing natural resource pressure and substantially reducing environmental impact, according to a Cornell University study

30 Jun 2008

Contract Awarded By US Air Force for Development of Thin Film Multijunction Photovoltaics for Space and Near Space Applications

Ascent Solar Technologies a developer of state-of-the-art, thin-film photovoltaic materials, announced today that the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has selected Ascent Solar for a Broad Agency Announcement award to develop high-performance thin-film multijunction photovoltaics (PV) based on Ascent Solar's flexible monolithically integrated CIGS technology

30 Jun 2008

Energy Savings and Toxic Mold Protection in Homes With Nansulate Coatings

Industrial Nanotech, an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, announced today that sales of the Company's patented energy saving and mold resistant product for homes and buildings, Nansulate HomeProtect, continue to increase exponentially worldwide as energy costs skyrocket

30 Jun 2008

Zero VOC and Sustainable Construction Materials Are Helping Home Garages Go Green

PremierGarage, the nation’s largest garage enhancement provider, makes it possible for homeowners to get the garage of their dreams, without concerns about harming the environment. The company’s innovations in floor coatings and wood cabinetry put them at the forefront of environmentally-conscious design for those looking to transform or remodel their garage

30 Jun 2008

New Swiss Technologies for Energy Savings and Sustainable Development

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 Switzerland (HES-SO) and learn about energy savings and renewable energy use

30 Jun 2008

Owens Corning Releases Sustainability Report

Owens Corning today released its 2007 Sustainability Report, which highlights the company's commitment to operating its business with three balanced outcomes of economic growth, environmental stewardship and social progress

30 Jun 2008