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40 MW of Renewable Energy to Come Online in 2010

Dairyland Power Cooperative has executed a power purchase agreement with a subsidiary of DTE Energy Services, Inc., to purchase the full 40 MW expected electrical output of a proposed new biomass power plant located in Cassville, Wis. The facility will burn wood waste to generate renewable energy for the members of the Dairyland system.

6 Jun 2008

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

Relationship Paves the Way for Easy Adoption of Solar Electricity

SunRun, the nation's first residential solar electricity provider, today announced a partnership with Advanced Solar Electric (ASE), a leading California residential solar system installer. The relationship paves the way for the easy adoption of solar electricity among Southern California homeowners.

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

TOMY Introduces Revolutionary Line of Eco-Conscious Toys

TOMY Corporation's Eco Angels(TM) brand introduces a revolutionary line of eco-conscious toys utilizing biomass materials, a safe and responsible alternative to traditional plastics. Friendly for the earth and babies, the Eco Angels line will be available at specialty retailers this Fall. More information is available at http://www.tomy-usa.com.

6 Jun 2008

NWM and UNEP Bring International Artists Together

The Natural World Museum (NWM) in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), debuted today their 2008-2009 traveling exhibit entitled Moving Towards a Balanced Earth: Kick the Carbon Habit, as one of several programs that the two organizations partnered on to commemorate the celebration of this year's UN World Environment Day (WED), held annually around the world on June 5th.

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

My'It'Things Increases Environmental Awareness Among Trendsetters and Consumers

My'It'Things an online platform for user generated fashion and trends, announced today the launch of its June/July GREEN Contest. Starting today, in conjunction with the World Environment Day, My'It'Things will plant 10 trees for every green article submitted through its website, with a goal of planting ten thousand trees.

5 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

A Novel Solution to the Growing Problem of Waste

Writing in the current issue of the International Journal of Global Environmental Issues, Roelof Schuiling of Geochem Research BV, suggests solidifying waste in a concrete-type material and using the resulting slabs to build pyramids that not only deal with waste disposal but could become tourist traps and major landmarks for our cities.

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

The Urgent Need for Responsible Recycling of Electronics

This year's Sustainable Brands Conference in Monterey featured a panel discussion this morning on the urgent need for responsible recycling of electronics and how take-back programs can benefit both the environment and the bottom line.

5 Jun 2008