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Generating Renewable Energy from Poultry Litter

Fibrowatt, a pioneer in generating renewable energy from poultry litter, announced today that it has chosen a site offered by Surry County near Elkin to build a new biomass-fueled power plant.

6 Jun 2008

EMTA Diesel Fuel Additive Receives Texas and EPA Approval

EMTA Holdings, Inc., an energy, fuel and environmental conservation company, announced today that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has re-evaluated the emissions data and determined that Clean Boost LE Diesel Fuel Treatment does meet the state's stringent low-emission diesel fuel regulations.

6 Jun 2008

Verizon Establishes Energy-Consumption Standards for New Telecommunications Equipment

To reduce its power consumption and energy costs and shrink its carbon footprint, Verizon has established its own energy-consumption standards and an associated measurement process for new telecommunications-related equipment.

6 Jun 2008

Projects Employ Environmental Control Technology to Minimize Plant Emissions

The North Carolina Utilities Commission today gave Duke Energy Carolinas the necessary regulatory approval to build two combined cycle, natural gas-fired generating units to serve its customers.

6 Jun 2008

Nissan Providing $1 Million and Employee Volunteers to Habitat Programs

Habitat for Humanity International and Nissan North America Inc. (NNA) announced today the renewal of an annual $1 million partnership. Through the partnership, Nissan will fund the construction of affordable houses that conserve energy and water, support ongoing Habitat for Humanity homebuilding projects and assist with Habitat's disaster response efforts.

5 Jun 2008

Environmentally Friendly Furniture has Gone Mainstream

As Americans begin gearing up for the warm summer months they will discover an increase in environmentally-friendly garden furniture in many familiar stores.

5 Jun 2008

First Product to Meet New Energy Star Criteria for Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters

The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory and General Electric have collaborated to finalize, test and market the first product from a major brand to meet DOE's new Energy Star criteria for electric heat pump water heaters.

5 Jun 2008

World's Most Efficient MR-16 Lamp Ever Manufactured

Synergy, by USHIO, is the world's most efficient, longest life MR-16 lamp ever manufactured. Synergy is the ultimate combination of proprietary LED packaging technology, a patented optical system, premium thermal management and a highly efficient electronic design. Now that's Synergy, the USHIO way!

5 Jun 2008

Official Hybrid Car Service for The Climate Group's "Together" Campaign

NYC Green Car, a hybrid luxury car service committed to embracing environmentally sound business practices, was designated Official Hybrid Car Service for The Climate Group's "Together" campaign, which was ...

5 Jun 2008