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Solar Electric Installations Planned for Retail Locations in California, Oregon and Texas

Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), a national retail cooperative providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced plans to retrofit more than 10 percent of its stores with solar electric technology in 2008.

15 May 2008

Making Low-Carbon Biofuels a Reality in the Very Near Future

The Farm Bill passed yesterday by the U.S. House and today by the U.S. Senate will encourage biofuel producers to move more rapidly to commercialize advanced biofuels and help farmers transition to growing energy crops for a sustainable biofuel industry.

15 May 2008

Bringing Solar Energy into Northern Europe

ICP Solar Technologies Inc., a developer, manufacturer and marketer of solar panels and products, today announced that is has appointed EnergyGross as its distribution partner in Finland and Sweden.

15 May 2008

University's New Sculpture Building Added to AIA's Green Projects List

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) voted on 22 April 2008 to add Yale University's new Sculpture Building in New Haven, Connecticut to its list of "Top 10 Green Projects 2008", which pays tribute to environmentally sustainable architecture and innovative building envelopes from Schuco.

15 May 2008

The World's Largest Wind Energy Project

Mesa Power LLP, a company created by legendary energy executive T. Boone Pickens, has placed an order with General Electric to purchase 667 wind turbines capable of generating 1,000 megawatts of electricity, enough to power more than 300,000 average U.S. homes.

15 May 2008

Making Energy Efficient Home Improvement and Solar Energy Affordable for Homeowners

The Electric + Gas Industries Association (EGIA) today announced a California statewide energy efficiency and renewable energy program to assist homeowners installing energy efficient home improvements and solar energy solutions.

14 May 2008

Siemens Energy to Supply Wind Turbines for World's Largest Offshore Wind Farm

Siemens Energy has received an order for the supply of 140 wind turbines for the world's largest offshore wind farm Greater Gabbard located 25 kilometers off the coast of Suffolk in Great Britain. The order includes also a 5 year service and warranty agreement.

14 May 2008

Carbon Offsets and Renewable Energy Certificates Neutralize EnerNOC’s 2007 Carbon Footprint

EnerNOC, Inc., a leading developer and provider of clean and intelligent energy solutions, today announced that the Company has completed the purchase of carbon offsets and renewable energy credits and has renewed its carbon neutral status as part of its ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship.

14 May 2008

Consumers Energy Plans to Add Renewable Energy Features to Marshall Training Center Expansion

Consumers Energy is planning to add renewable energy features to its $5 million Marshall Training Center expansion, now under construction.

14 May 2008

New Literacy Center in Pennsylvania Demonstrates Value of BIM for Green Building

At an Autodesk customer appreciation event to be held this evening, the firm will be honored for its successful use of the Revit platform for building information modeling (BIM) to design buildings that have earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) ratings from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

14 May 2008