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Floating Panel Innovation Saves Valuable Vineyard Acreage

The Floatovoltaic installation, designed and installed by SPG Solar, Inc. of Novato, Calif., with technology developed by Thompson Technology Industries, Inc. (TTI) of Novato, Calif., creatively couples photovoltaic (PV) energy with water, saving valuable vineyard acreage from being sacrificed for land-mounted arrays.

29 May 2008

Citibank and CitiFinancial Branches Designed with Sustainable Features

As part of its commitment to address global climate change, Citi announced that it is the first company to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) pre-certification for a retail commercial interior prototype through a pilot U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) program.

29 May 2008

Green Experiences Generate Dramatic Results

From the first Concert for the Environment in the '90s to the latest Jack Johnson world tour - to significantly boosting revenues for an array of organic brands like Ben + Jerry's, Stonyfield and CLIF Bar - MusicMatters is proving that green experiences generate dramatic results.

29 May 2008

Demand for Eco-Friendly Products Has Never Been Stronger

As consumers become increasingly mindful of their role in protecting the environment, the demand for new and innovative eco-friendly products and brands has never been stronger.

29 May 2008

Reducing Development Time for New Materials

Research project by ThyssenKrupp VDM, RWE Power and Fraunhofer Institute significantly reduces development time for new materials. Increasing efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions are the challenges to be met by future coal-fired power plants.

29 May 2008

SunPower Announces Completion of Two Solar-Electric Power Plants in Spain

SunPower Corp., a manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels and solar systems, today announced the completion of two solar-electric power plants in Spain, totaling 8.7 megawatts. The two plants, located in Llerena and Lebrija, were developed by Solarpack, a Spanish company specializing in renewable energy development, investment, consulting and services.

29 May 2008

Energy Storage Poised As the Next Big Energy Investment

From the mobile phones carried by 3.3 billion people to the half a million hybrid electric vehicles sold last year, the world runs on energy storage technologies - the batteries, capacitors, and other devices that play a hidden, vital role in the energy economy. Energy storage is poised as the next big energy investment field: Venture capital in the field grew 74% to $709 million in 2007.

29 May 2008

China's Growing Demand for Energy-Efficient Glass Products

Southwall Technologies, Inc., the worldwide innovator and manufacturer of high performance, energy-saving films and glass products, announced today the selection of Kaisheng Building Materials (KBM), Shenzhen, China, to supply Southwall's XIR energy-saving films to domestic Chinese glass manufacturers.

29 May 2008

American Chemistry Council Recognizes MWV for Achievement in Energy Efficiency

The American Chemistry Council has recognized MeadWestvaco Corporation for its achievement in energy efficiency by naming MWV Specialty Chemicals as one of its distinguished recipients of the Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Award for 2007.

29 May 2008

Cashing In On Poor Environmental Habits

While households are slow to turn out the lights and separate perishables from plastics, some industry sectors are posting impressive profits from America's poor environmental progress, including waste collection and management companies, recycling facilities, and environmental consultants, according to industry analysts IBISWorld, Inc., recognized as one of the nation's most respected independent publishers of business intelligence research.

29 May 2008

Practical Challenges of Climate Change in Poor Countries

The current mainstreaming of climate change into international development policies and thinking may not be enough to address the practical challenge of climate change in poor countries says Professor Kate Brown of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research.

29 May 2008

Methane-Triggered Global Warming Ended Last Snowball Ice Age

The researchers posit that the methane was released gradually at first and then in abundance from clathrates – methane ice that forms and stabilizes beneath ice sheets under specific temperatures and pressures. When the ice sheets became unstable, they collapsed, releasing pressure on the clathrates which began to degas.

29 May 2008

Round LED Luminaires Create the Perfect Blend of Efficiency and Performance

BetaLED offers a new patent-pending design option within THE EDGE family of products -- the round Light Emitting Diode (LED) direct and post-top spider-mount fixtures. The sleek architectural form delivers unparalleled performance in efficiency, uniformity and longevity.

29 May 2008

Energy Efficiency is a Top Priority for the Lighting Industry

Kramer Lighting is launching a new brand, KramerLED, utilizing groundbreaking light emitting diode (LED) technology featuring daylight harvesting, dimming capabilities and superior light control.

29 May 2008

A Roadmap for State and Federal Action on Balancing Ocean Uses and Conservation

Today, as Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick signed into law the historic legislation to develop a comprehensive ocean management plan, Ocean Conservancy applauds the progress and urges Congress to follow suit by passing federal legislation.

29 May 2008