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Ameresco Executes Energy Performance Contract with Fall River Housing Authority

Ameresco, Inc., a leading energy efficiency and renewable energy company, announced today the execution of an energy performance contract with the Fall River Housing Authority (FRHA).

4 Jan 2013

Canada’s Minister of Environment Proposes Amendment to Renewable Fuels Regulations

The Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of the Environment, today announced his intention to propose an amendment to the Renewable Fuels Regulations that would see a permanent national exemption from the 2% renewable content requirement in home heating oil, as well as a 6-month extension to the exemption from the 2% renewable content requirement for diesel fuel for Canada's Maritime Provinces.

2 Jan 2013

Business Electricity Provider Urges People to Make Green New Year's Resolution

As the year draws to a close and Big Ben strikes twelve, many will be thinking about what positive changes they want to make for 2013. Instead of the usual 'go to the gym more', or 'cut out the booze', business electricity provider green energy uk urges people to green-up their New Year's resolutions to become even more environmentally friendly.

31 Dec 2012

SunEdison Sells Two Solar Power Projects to Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", or "Canadian Solar"), one of the world's largest solar companies, and SunEdison Power Canada Inc. ("SunEdison"), a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc., today announced that they have completed a purchase and sale transaction wherein Canadian Solar's direct subsidiary Canadian Solar Solutions Inc. has acquired a majority interest in two utility-scale solar power projects in Ontario with a total capacity of approximately 24 MW DC.

From Canadian Solar 29 Dec 2012

NaiKun Wind and Siemens Sign Preferred Supplier Agreement for Wind Project in BC

NaiKun Wind Energy Group Inc. (the "Company" or "NaiKun Wind") announced today that it has signed a preferred supplier agreement (PSA) with Siemens Canada Limited.

24 Dec 2012

DTE Energy Starts Thumb Wind Park Operation

DTE Energy today announced the completion of construction and the start of full commercial operation of the Thumb Wind Park in Huron and Sanilac counties.

From DTE Energy 24 Dec 2012

AREVA Offshore Wind Technology Chosen for Iberdrola’s Wikinger Project

World-leading renewables operator, Iberdrola, has once again selected AREVA’s offshore wind technology for the Wikinger project, to be developed 35 kilometers off the German Baltic Sea coast.

19 Dec 2012

Renewable Energy Maritime Link Project for Nova Scotians Receives Emera Sanction

Emera Inc. is pleased to announce sanction of the Maritime Link, an energy transmission project that will link the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia for the very first time. When completed, The Maritime Link will supply affordable, reliable and renewable energy to Nova Scotians.

18 Dec 2012

ACC Awards Responsible Care Certification to Renewable Chemicals and Fuels Producer

Renewable chemicals and fuels producer OPX Biotechnologies Inc. (OPXBIO) has achieved Responsible Care® Management System certification, the chemical industry’s gold standard for health and safety management. The certification, which is administered through the American Chemistry Council (ACC), is typically achieved after a three-year process; OPXBIO completed the certification ahead of schedule.

15 Dec 2012