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SkyeTec Helps Home Owners Reduce Their Carbon Footprint And Save Money

SkyeTec offers homeowners valuable services that help reduce their carbon footprint and keep cash in their wallets

22 Apr 2009

Toxic Chinese Drywall Found Through Texas In Large Quantities

Toxic Chinese drywall building materials have now been discovered in significant quantities in Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, the Carolina's, Virginia, Maryland, Arizona, Nevada, California, and now Texas

22 Apr 2009

First Production Facility Opened for Abound Solar

Abound Solar (formerly AVA Solar), a manufacturer of low-cost, thin-film photovoltaic solar panels and one of Colorado State University's most successful spinoffs, on Tuesday opened its first full-scale production facility in Longmont with about 400 invited guests

22 Apr 2009

Miami Smart Grid Sets Them Up to Lead the Nation in Energy Efficiency

Mayor Diaz joins with FPL, GE, Cisco Systems and Silver Spring Networks to launch 'Energy Smart Miami', a model electricity system for American cities and the cornerstone of a broader $700 million statewide investment

22 Apr 2009

Air Force Says Earth Day Means They Will Rededicate to Responsible Environmental Stewardship and Green Innovation

On April 22, the US Air Force will join the nation in observing Earth Day. On this occasion, they will take the opportunity to reflect on their daily commitment to excellence and leadership in protecting and preserving the environment and natural resources

22 Apr 2009

Climate Change Is Causing River Levels To Drop

Rivers in some of the world's most populous regions are losing water, according to a new study led by NCAR scientists. The reduced flows in many cases are associated with climate change, and may potentially threaten future supplies of food and water

22 Apr 2009

NIST Announces Three-Phase Plan for Smart Grid Standards, Paving Way for More Efficient, Reliable Electricity

NIST has announced a three-phase plan to expedite development of key standards for a Smart Grid, a nationwide network that uses information technology to deliver electricity efficiently, reliably and securely

22 Apr 2009

National Gypsum Say Their Products Not Causing Same Problems as Toxic Chinese Drywall

National Gypsum Company announced today the results of its investigation of a house whose owners claim the company's wallboard has caused the same problems experienced with wallboard produced in China

21 Apr 2009

Nanotechnology Experts Discover Important Step In Turning Water to Hydrogen Using the Power of the Sun

A research team has discovered, serendipitously, that a residue of a process used to build arrays of titania nanotubes-a residue that wasn't even noticed before this-plays an important role in improving the performance of the nanotubes in solar cells that produce hydrogen gas from water

21 Apr 2009

Air Products to Construct Hydrogen Plant in Detroit for Marathon Petroleum

Air Products, the leading global hydrogen provider, today announced the signing of an agreement to construct a hydrogen production facility in Detroit, Mich., for Marathon Petroleum Company LLC, a subsidiary of Marathon Oil Corporation

21 Apr 2009

Real World Tests for Hydrogen Powered Buses and Other Vehicles

Two hydrogen-fuelled shuttle buses as well as nine airport-related passenger and utility vehicles will be tested in real conditions. Other applications for the use of hydrogen in auxiliary or stationary power are further key components of this project

21 Apr 2009

SABIC Innovative Plastics Introduces New Materials to Increase the Appeal of Environmentally Friendly Condensing Boilers

To enhance the cost and environmental benefits of wall-hung condensing boilers for residential use, SABIC Innovative Plastics offers high-performance Noryl, Ultem and Cycoloy resins to replace traditional metals such as copper and brass used in boiler components, such as condenser housings and manifolds

21 Apr 2009

Insulation Contract For BBS Headquarters Renovation Goes to Rockwool

Rockwool, the world's leading manufacturer of non-combustible stone wool insulation solutions, has won the contract to supply insulation materials worth approximately £1 million for the BBC's refurbished Broadcasting House headquarters in central London

21 Apr 2009

Retreaded Tires Look Black But Really Are Green

Retreaded tires are one of the most environmentally friendly of all recycled products, containing one of the highest post consumer contents since the actual tire is being recycled

21 Apr 2009

Advanced Power TopLED Plus New, Efficient LED Light From OSRAM

Advanced Power TopLED Plus is the new optimized LED from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors which has been designed particularly for architectural and sales lighting

20 Apr 2009