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Switching to Electronic Statements Could Save 687,000 Tons of Paper Every Year

A new report released today by Javelin Strategy + Research examines green banking issues, including consumer habits, green banking behaviors and recommendations for financial institutions seeking to attract environmentally conscious consumers.

2 Jun 2008

Turning Any Location Into an Affordable Source of Wind Power Generation

Renewable energy from the wind, which previously could only be generated in restricted geographic locations - typically off-shore or in remote rural areas - can now be made available almost anywhere, including urban environments, with the introduction of the AeroCam wind turbine.

2 Jun 2008

Educating Students and Families on How to Reduce Waste at School and Home

IXG Education Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting sustainable, impactful pro-green behaviors in children, families and communities, today announces the official launch of its "Green School Experiment" educational program.

2 Jun 2008

Bringing Solar Electric Systems to Mainstream Luxury Housing Market

Kyocera Solar, Inc. announced today it has partnered with Zacher Homes and American Solar Electric to bring solar electric systems to Central Arizona's mainstream luxury housing market as a standard feature.

2 Jun 2008

Rotoblock Announces Joint Plans to Open Modern Manufacturing Facility

Engine technology firm Rotoblock Corp. and Nanjing's Hikom Gottell announce joint plans to open a modern manufacturing facility that will produce advanced energy efficient and environmental machinery and equipment, including small engines, heat pumps and air-conditioning for global markets.

2 Jun 2008

CSI Signs Supply Contract with Leading Manufacturer of High Quality Solar Cells

Canadian Solar Inc., a global solar module manufacturer, today announced that it signed a five-year supply contract with Neo Solar Power, a leading manufacturer of high quality solar cells. NSP has been a stable supplier to CSI since March, 2007. Under the terms of the new agreement, NSP will supply several hundred megawatts (MW) of solar cells through 2013. The total contract value exceeds US$500 million.

2 Jun 2008

VIASPACE Energy Begins Shipment of Humidity Sensor to Fuel Cell Test Stations Manufacturer

VIASPACE Inc., a company that transforms proven space and defense technologies from NASA and the Department of Defense into hardware and software solutions, announced today that its VIASPACE Energy division has begun shipments of its HS-1000 humidity sensor instrument to Scribner Associates of Southern Pines, NC.

2 Jun 2008

Genesis Energy Completes Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Transactions

Genesis Energy, L.P. and Denbury Resources Inc. announced today that they have completed two previously announced carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline transactions with a total value of $250 million.

2 Jun 2008

Showcasing Scientific Knowledge About Energy Now and into the Future

The critical issue of how to power the future of Australia will be discussed in a series of public forums organised by the Whitlam Institute and the College of Health and Science within the University of Western Sydney.

1 Jun 2008

Greenworks Scooped Bronze Award for its Website

Greenworks, a sister company to Jewson, the UK's leading supplier of timber and building materials, has scooped a Bronze award for its B2B business website at the Horizon Interactive Awards 2008.

1 Jun 2008

Heating System Recognized for its Carbon Saving Potential

Mitsubishi Electric's unique low carbon heating system has secured recognition for its carbon saving potential at the Environmental and Sustainability Awards 2008.

1 Jun 2008

New Design for Photovoltaic Modules Using Proprietary Transparent Polymer Material

Enerize Corporation has developed a new design for photovoltaic (PV) modules using a proprietary transparent polymer material that substantially outperforms the glass conventionally used as a protective covering. The proprietary polymer material from Enerize is highly transparent, and stable under UV and ionizing radiation exposure.

1 Jun 2008

New Solar Piling Light for the Marine Market

American Solar Products announces the introduction of their new solar Piling Light for the marine market. Employing the latest in solar power technology, our solar Piling Light offers marina and boat owners an attractive, cost effective lighting solution for their decorative lighting needs.

1 Jun 2008

Exploring New Business Developments in Sustainable Technologies

Solvay today announces that it has joined Capricorn Cleantech Fund, a venture capital fund which focuses on start up, early and development stage investments in clean technology-based growth companies across Europe. Solvay will act as a strategic partner.

1 Jun 2008

Comprehensive Study of Technology and Economics of Harnessing Power of the Sun

In a major new project that could help set the agenda for policymakers, researchers and industry leaders, a team of MIT faculty members has begun a comprehensive study of the technology and the economics of a variety of approaches to harnessing the power of the sun.

1 Jun 2008