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Utility Signs a Third Long-Term Agreement for Low Cost Wind Power

Delmarva Power and Arlington, Virginia-based energy supplier AES Corporation have signed a long-term contract under which Delmarva Power would purchase up to 70 megawatts of land-based wind power to help meet its renewable energy goals in Delaware.

9 Jun 2008

LPA Announces the Design of a New LEED Platinum Facility

The Environmental Nature Center (ENC) in Newport Beach takes center stage this spring, with the opening of their highly anticipated building and learning center.

9 Jun 2008

Texans Can Improve Their Environmental Footprint While Competing for Cash and Prizes

As a leader in energy conservation, TXU Energy today launched the TXU Energy Power Saver Challenge, a unique reality contest open to both current and new TXU Energy residential customers in Texas.

9 Jun 2008

Taking a Leadership Role in Changing the Energy Equation

The future of sustainable energy is here, with Applied Materials taking a leadership role in changing the energy equation. Applied will be updating the industry on its progress in solar and its future strategy next week at Intersolar 2008 in Munich, Germany.

9 Jun 2008

LogMeIn Promotes Green Commuting as People Skip the Drive and Work Remotely

Green commuters looking to save gas money and the environment can skip the drive and work remotely by using LogMeIn to access their office computer from home or from anywhere in the world. Both the Free and Pro Versions of LogMeIn turn any computer with an Internet connection into a mobile office with secure, virtual workspace access.

9 Jun 2008

New Method Dramatically Increases Yield of Clean Biogas Fuel from Rice Straw

Chinese scientists have developed a new method that dramatically increases the yield of a clean biogas fuel from rice straw.

9 Jun 2008

Burnside's Company Recognized as Leader in Custom Green Home Construction

When Bob Burnside left his executive job at General Motors to become a home builder, he decided to construct homes that save on energy. Today, Burnside's company, Fireside Home Construction, is recognized as a leader in custom "green" home construction.

9 Jun 2008

HKE to Build and Operate a 50MW Wind Power Project in Inner Mongolia

Hong Kong Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of HKC (Holdings) Limited, is pleased to announce that approval has been obtained from the Development and Reform Commission of Siziwang Qi for the rights to build and operate a 50MW wind power project in the region subsequent to the application made on 21 April 2008.

9 Jun 2008

Global 8 to Build and Operate Environmental Technology Centers with FINCO

Global 8 Environmental Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of environmental technology solutions, today announced the signing of an exclusive agreement to build and operate Environmental Technology Centers with Financial Investment Consultancy SAL (FINCO).

9 Jun 2008

Exhibition Showcases Bold Eco Warriors and Green Pioneers

The International Museum of Women (I.M.O.W.), a non-partisan social change museum, explores links between politics, women, and the environment this month in the global online exhibition Women, Power and Politics. With climate change the hot topic on political agendas around the world, the multimedia exhibition makes a timely exploration of political activism through women's efforts to save the earth.

9 Jun 2008

EnerDel Demonstrates Fully Functional Lithium-Ion Battery Pack in Th!nk City Vehicle

Ener1, Inc. an energy storage solutions company, today reported that its lithium-ion battery subsidiary, EnerDel, has installed and demonstrated a fully functional lithium-ion battery pack in a Th!nk City electric vehicle at its manufacturing facility in Indianapolis.

9 Jun 2008

The Quest to Design and Build Sustainable Buildings, Cities and Communities

A free-to-access virtual event to be held next month will explore the quest to design and build sustainable buildings, cities and communities.

9 Jun 2008

AUO Showcases Latest Green Technologies at Display Taiwan 2008

AU Optronics Corp. today unveiled the world's thinnest* 13.3-inch TFT-LCD, the world's lightest* 46-inch TFT-LCD with CCFL backlight, and the world's most power-saving 10.2-inch TFT-LCD. These new, leading-edge green technologies are designed to meet the growing worldwide demand for energy-saving 3C products.

9 Jun 2008

Automotive Manufacturers Urged to Choose Sustainable Technology in Next Generation Air Conditioning

Ahead of key announcements at a major car industry event in Phoenix, Arizona, next week, Automotive Manufacturers are being urged to choose sustainable CO2 Technology in their next generation air conditioning, thereby dropping tests of less efficient, potentially toxic and flammable chemicals.

9 Jun 2008

Environmental Sustainability is Built into the Xerox Stand

Xerox Corporation is bringing a deeper shade of green to its environmental sustainability efforts at drupa 2008, the world's premier printing event. The company's sweeping initiatives include a stand that was designed, constructed and staged in a sustainable way, and a range of offerings to help Xerox customers go green.

9 Jun 2008