Daimler North America’s wholly-owned subsidiary, car2go North America has reported that the company will extend its carsharing operations in the United States and Canada this summer, making urban transportation easier, more flexible, and more accessible.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
15 Jun 2012
At the Intersolar Europe 2012 trade fair in Munich, Germany, members of IEEE, the largest technical professional association in the world for the advancement of technology, explored market competition in the global solar industry and emphasized the significance of partnerships in the worldwide solar energy marketplace.
By Nick Gilbert
15 Jun 2012
The Arizona Technology Council’s committee, the Arizona Energy Consortium (AEC) has reported the update of the ‘Arizona Solar Strategic Plan. AEC is Arizona’s only broad-based energy sector organization.
By G.P. Thomas
15 Jun 2012
StormCon 2012 conference will be attended by world-class water quality and storm experts. Latest technologies dealing with mitigation and prevention of water pollution will be highlighted and explored in this conference. These experts will put forward their own views and strategies with the aim to reduce the pollution of surface water.
By G.P. Thomas
15 Jun 2012
Ethanol has had a positive impact on the rural communities in the U.S. and has brought more jobs. The president of Minnesota Corn Growers Association, John Mages stated that ethanol has diversified the market for corn in the U.S.
By G.P. Thomas
15 Jun 2012
A report prepared for the NASA Applied Science Program and authored by economists at The Brattle Group finds that the use of NASA's solar and meteorological data services has greatly contributed to the U.S. and international goals of achieving greater energy efficiency and use of renewable energy sources. The study, which was presented today at a workshop hosted by IEEE's Committee on Earth Observation, finds the economic value of the datasets to be between $79 million and $790 million worldwide, with higher ranges possible.
Friday 15 June is Global Wind Day, when thousands will experience the power of wind energy at more than 200 events in at least 40 countries around the world. Global Wind Day is building pressure on world leaders gathering next week for the Rio +20 Summit to commit to doubling the share of renewable energy by 2030.
The Michigan Chamber of Commerce today voiced strong opposition to a proposed constitutional amendment to mandate utilities to obtain at least 25 percent of their electricity from renewable energy sources by the year 2025.
KPMG International has released a roadmap report to help businesses understand the central themes and potential impacts of the United Nations' Rio+20 Earth Summit taking place in Brazil June 18-22, 2012.
UL Environment, a business unit of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), announced today that leading appliance manufacturer Whirlpool Corporation has become the first company in the marketplace to achieve certification of its products to AHAM 7001/CSA SPE 7001-12/UL 7001, Sustainability Standard for Household Refrigeration Appliances.
A brand new double glazing website has been launched in the United Kingdom with a strong ethos on providing UK customers will all the information they need regarding energy efficiency. The team at Double Glazing Prices have unveiled the new platform following feedback from valued customers and have been quick to extoll the virtues of their new design.
The probability of hydraulic fractures, such as those produced in ‘fracking’ for shale gas, contaminating shallow aquifers is minimal, according to a study to be discussed at an open meeting of the Geological Society on Monday (18th June).
One of the most arid continents on earth – Australia - has valuable lessons for Britain’s current water shortage according to researchers.
Manufacturer of semiconductor materials, Soitec has successfully finished the construction and grid connection work for Italy’s biggest concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) solar power unit situated in Catania province in Sicily to enable it to produce years of clean energy for the local power grid.
By G.P. Thomas
14 Jun 2012
Wisconsin utilities’ statewide program for renewable energy and energy efficiency, Focus on Energy has announced that it has celebrated a positive successful year with Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure, its new program administrator.
By G.P. Thomas
14 Jun 2012