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Westinghouse and Energoatom to Increase Fuel Deliveries to Ukrainian Nuclear Power Plants

Westinghouse Electric Company and the National Nuclear Energy Generating Company (NNEGC Energoatom) today agreed to significantly increase fuel deliveries to Ukrainian nuclear power plants through 2020. This increased cooperation between Westinghouse and Energoatom will bring diversification and security of nuclear fuel supplies for Ukraine’s reactor fleet.

31 Dec 2014

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program Receives Extension from Department of Environmental Protection

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced the extension of the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate program, which will continue to provide $2,000 rebates for large-battery system plug-in hybrid electric and battery-electric vehicles until June 30, 2015, or until the 500 vehicle benchmark is reached. To date, DEP has more than 150 rebates remaining at this amount.

31 Dec 2014

First Wind and DonorsChoose.org Partner to Assist Educational Projects for Third Full Year

First Wind, a leading U.S.-based renewable energy company, for the third straight year has partnered with teachers in local classrooms in communities that host First Wind projects to make contributions toward local education projects. Through the DonorsChoose program, First Wind supports teachers and their innovative classroom projects around the country.

31 Dec 2014

Global Market for Activated Carbon Forecast to Grow at 12% CAGR until 2019

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Activated Carbon Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2019" report to their offering.

31 Dec 2014

Forecast and Analysis Report on Indian E-Waste Market

ReportsnReports.com adds "E-Waste Market in India 2015-2019" an electronic waste research report on Indian industry of 73 pages that recognizes Attero Recycling Pvt. Ltd., Earth Sense Recycle Pvt. Ltd., Ecoreco and SIMS Recycling Solutions as the key players and companies in the E-waste Market in India.

30 Dec 2014

ATN Enters into Distributed Solar Electric Power Market

Atlantic Tele-Network today announced it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Green Lake Capital, LLC and certain of its affiliates, an owner and operator of commercial distributed generation solar power systems in Massachusetts, California and New Jersey.

30 Dec 2014

Macquarie Infrastructure Company Completes Acquisition of Additional Stake in Idaho Wind Partners

Macquarie Infrastructure Company announced that it has completed the acquisition of an additional stake in Idaho Wind Partners (IWP), a 183 megawatt power generation project located near Twin Falls, Idaho, taking its total interest in the project to 72.4%. The Company acquired an initial interest in IWP in July of 2014.

30 Dec 2014

Gila Bend Solar Power Plant Now Operational

Gila Bend Solar Power Plant, an Arizona Public Service Co. (APS) facility, is now in operation. Black & Veatch provided engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) for the plant. Construction was performed by Overland Contracting Inc. (OCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Black & Veatch.

30 Dec 2014

Canadian Solar Solutions Closes Sale of Liskeard 1 Solar Power Facility

Canadian Solar Inc., one of the world's largest solar power companies, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Canadian Solar Solutions Inc., has closed the sale of the Liskeard 1 solar power facility, totaling 10 MW AC to TransCanada Corporation.

From Canadian Solar 30 Dec 2014

Renewable Energy Group Becomes Major Stakeholder of German Biodiesel Producer, Petrotec

Renewable Energy Group, Inc. announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary has completed the acquisition of IC Green Energy’s (ICG) majority equity ownership position in German biodiesel producer Petrotec AG.

30 Dec 2014

Researchers Propose Mechanisms that Might Cause Coral Bleaching and Damage

Coral bleaching, which often results in the mass mortality of corals and in the collapse of coral reef ecosystems, has become an important issue around the world, with the number of coral reefs decreasing annually.

30 Dec 2014

ADSG Launches First Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Forum

The Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group (ADSG) is proud to announce the launch of the First Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Forum which will take place 17-18 February 2015 in the capital city of the UAE, Abu Dhabi.

29 Dec 2014

Entergy Louisiana Completes Energy-Efficient Ninemile 6 Combined-Cycle Gas Turbine Unit in Westwego

For the first time in nearly 30 years, Entergy Louisiana, LLC has added a new power plant to its fleet with the completion of the Ninemile 6 combined-cycle gas turbine unit in Westwego. The facility, which was authorized by the Louisiana Public Service Commission almost three years ago, is part of the company's long-term plan to modernize its fleet, while helping to meet Louisiana's surging energy needs.

27 Dec 2014

Recycling Experts Offer Tips to Tackle Holiday Waste

As holiday festivities conclude, there comes an abundance of waste. In fact, the extra waste produced during the holidays amounts to about one million additional tons per week, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

27 Dec 2014

Canadian Government Highlights National Conservation Plan Accomplishments

The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for the Arctic Council, today highlighted the accomplishments achieved under the National Conservation Plan.

27 Dec 2014