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Kestrel e150 Wind Turbines Generate Small Scale Renewable Energy Output

The e150 wind turbine is a smaller wind turbine, and is designed for small scale renewable energy output. The cut-in speed of the wind turbine is low and it helps to generate continuous output of electricity. This small wind turbine has a rated output of 600W and a maximum power output of 650W at 14m/s.

5 Dec 2009

Eco-Solutions for Denim Finishing to be Presented at AATCC Symposium in December

Dow Corning Corporation, a leading supplier of innovative silicone solutions for the textile industry, will present "Differentiate your garments using a green wash" at AATCC's Fashion Garment Washing Symposium this December. The presentation will highlight the company's eco-solution for denim finishing.

4 Dec 2009

Alcoa Launch Environmental Program via Kawneer Business

Alcoa’s Kawneer business has joined together with the Pew Center on Global Climate Change to launch Make an Impact, an interactive environmental program designed to help individuals manage their carbon footprint and reduce energy costs. Kawneer is the first Alcoa (NYSE:AA) business to launch Make an Impact in North America.

4 Dec 2009

Solarmer Energy Achieves NREL Certified Plastic Solar Panel Efficiency

Solarmer Energy has achieved 7.9% efficiency for their NREL certified plastic solar panel. This achievement caps off the year with similar significant achievements achieved during the year 2009. The accomplishments include manufacturing, module efficiency, plastic solar cell and several awards. This significant milestone also has a special meaning for the company founders.

4 Dec 2009

Alcoa’s Kawneer Business Launches Make an Impact Environmental Program

Alcoa’s Kawneer business and the Pew Center on Global Climate Change have joined together in order to launch an environmental program called “Make an Impact”. This program focuses in enabling individuals to reduce their energy costs and control their carbon footprint ratio.

4 Dec 2009

AdaptivCool Collaborates with Bluestone Energy to Provide Data Center Energy-Efficiency Solutions

A new collaboration agreement have been announced by AdaptivCool and Bluestone Energy Services to provide energy-efficient solutions for data centers in NSTAR and National Grid territories.

4 Dec 2009

Navistar International Corporation and Modec Limited Sign Electric Truck JV Agreement

Navistar International Corporation have announced that Navistar-Modec EV Alliance is being formed by the joint venture agreement between Navistar International and Modec Limited. It also announced that the new company will produce Class 2c-3 all-electric commercial trucks. These all-electric commercial trucks will be sold in North, Central and South America.

4 Dec 2009

ACE Group Receives LEED Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council

The ACE Group has announced that their building has received the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The building, located at 436, Walnut Street, Philadelphia, is the only LEED-certified building, which is a 350,000sq.ft structure and accommodates 900 employees. The building serves as ACE Group’s North American regional headquarters.

4 Dec 2009

KB Home Builds Energy Plus Certified Homes

One of the leading homebuilders, KB Home, is all set to build Energy Plus certified homes in Las Vegas. KB Home, who concentrates in Las Vegas, builds homes in new as well as existing communities. KB Home has embarked on a new initiative to build all homes to Energy Star standards.

4 Dec 2009

First Smart Grid Center opened in Europe by Lord Hunt

The first Smart Grid Center was officially opened in Europe by Lord Hunt, UK’s Energy Minister at a ceremony conducted in the Bracknell headquarters of GE Energy. This new center will help in supporting the attempts taken by the United Kingdom to enable their consumers to use energy in an efficient way thus reducing carbon emissions.

4 Dec 2009

Dignitaries of the Climate Change Conference to Enjoy Benefits of Eco<sub>2</sub>punch Carpet

The 15,000 dignitaries participating in the United Nations global conference on climate change will have the privilege for the first time to rest their feet, walk and stand on an Eco₂punch carpet that possesses an ultra carbon footprint feature and it is made with Ingeo fibers abstracted from plants instead of oil. These fibers are supplied by NatureWorks LLC.

4 Dec 2009

Sprint Opens First Eco-Friendly Retail Store in Houston

Sprint announced the opening of its first eco-friendly retail store in Houston, which is located at 1493 Parks at Boulder Creek. This new eco-friendly store in Houston consist of lighting equipment with energy efficient features and it also consists of carpets and paints with a low volatile organic compound (VOC) that helps in bringing down the carbon footprint rate of this new store.

4 Dec 2009

Take Action Solar and Wind Installs Hummer Wind Turbines

Take Action Solar & Wind provides customized renewable energy project solutions for commercial, residential and large scale projects. The company helps its clients to choose the system that will suit their needs and also provides cost effective solutions.

4 Dec 2009

Sequoia Catalytic EWF36-A Wood Burning Fireplaces Incorporate Three-Wall Chimney Systems

The Sequoia Catalytic EWF36-A wood burning fireplace has a ceramic glass window with glass air-wash system. The fireplace accommodates logs with a maximum length of 24 inches. The wood burning fireplace is equipped with a large ash handling system that has two removable ash pans.

4 Dec 2009

Green Environment in Educational Setting Has Positive Impact on Students

Leading environmentalists and educational architects took part in the "Eighth International Congress on the Development of Physical Infrastructure in Education” that was held on November 25-27, 2009 in Durango, Mexico. Insituto Nacional de la Infrastructura Fisica Educativa sponsored this event.

4 Dec 2009