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Virgin’s Branson Invests in Cilion

September 11, 2006October 2, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Richard BransonÃ‚Â invested more than $60 million into Cilion recently, a company that will make bioethanol from corn. Cilion raised a total of $160 million earlier this month. In total, Virgin Fuels, the subsidiary used for the investment, is investing $400 million in several biofuel companies, The Sunday Times reports ... Read more »

DaimlerChrysler Begins Diesel-Powered Vehicle Push

September 11, 2006October 2, 2009 by Paul Nastu

DaimlerChrysler will continue to expand its lineup of diesel-powered vehicles in the coming months, at the same time it broadens its programs to educate the American public on the benefits of home-grown biodiesel fuel. “Diesel will be good for America, and biodiesel makes diesel better,” said Loren Beard, Senior Manager ... Read more »

Carmanah Provides Lighting for Norwalk’s Transit System

September 11, 2006October 2, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Carmanah recently announced a new product and a new contract for its solar products: A wireless solar-powered LED airfield light which it’s selling to China’s aviation market and a solar LED Lighting system for transit shelters such as bus stops. Carmanah recently won a transit lighting contract to supply the ... Read more »

Nevada Utilities Issues Renewable Energy RFP

September 10, 2006November 11, 2006 by Paul Nastu

Sierra Pacific Resources’ two Nevada-based utility subsidiaries, Nevada Power and Sierra Pacific Power Company, have issued a Request for Proposals for renewable energy resources. Proposals will be considered for wind, geothermal, biomass and other non-solar resources eligible for portfolio energy credits under the Nevada renewable portfolio standard. Responses to the ... Read more »

Lerner & Tower Go All Green

September 10, 2006October 2, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Lerner Enterprises and The Tower Companies have committed to purchasing 100% wind renewable energy credits for their Washington, D.C. office building, Washington Square and their combined headquarters building in Bethesda, Maryland. Under the terms of the 48-month contract, Pepco Energy Services will supply over 64 million kilowatt-hours of renewable energy ... Read more »

Solebury Township Aims for 100% Alternative Energy

September 10, 2006November 11, 2006 by Paul Nastu

Pennsylvania’s Solebury Township is moving forward with a series of studies that would provide direction for outfitting buildings with solar panels, batteries to collect unused solar energy and mechanical systems that rely on natural underground temperatures to heat and cool buildings. The township believes it can produce more energy than ... Read more »

Eaton, Altergy Cooperate on Telecom Fuel Cells

September 10, 2006October 2, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Eaton Corporation has signed two agreements with fuel cell manufacturer Altergy to provide fuel cell power solutions for telecommunications and other premium power and mission-critical applications. Altergy’s fuel cell engines will be integrated with Eaton’s electrical control and power distribution products, to create complete stationary fuel cell systems. Eaton will ... Read more »

Shared-Car Services Attract Businesses

September 7, 2006October 2, 2009 by Paul Nastu

More and more business owners are using shared-car services instead of their own vehicles. In Washington D.C., Zipcar and Flexcar, two such services, have 530 shared cars, making them increasingly attractive to new kinds of customers, including universities and businesses, The Washington Post reports. Both Zipcar and Flexcar have received ... Read more »

Bill Could Unlock $100 Million for San Francisco Solar Power

September 7, 2006November 11, 2006 by Paul Nastu

A bill passed by the California Assembly last week would allow San Francisco to use $100 million from a 2001 bond measure for solar energy to build large-scale solar projects at locations such as reservoirs and parking garages. The measure could ease restrictions from the 2001 bond measure, which limits ... Read more »

Study Gives Canadian City Path to Reduce GHG Emissions

September 7, 2006November 11, 2006 by Paul Nastu

If you’d like some insight into how cities are grappling with alternative energy sources for city vehicles and operations, a recent study concluded that Mississauga, Canada’s sixth largest city with a population of more than 700,000, could reduce GHG emissions by downsizing some of its fleet vehicles and converting to ... Read more »

Waste Management Turns Conservation into Advertising Tool

September 7, 2006October 2, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Companies are beginning to realize the public relations’ benefits of going green. Waste Management has introduced a new television advertising campaign that focuses on environmental messages, including its role as a major recycler. Waste Management identified three messages from the companyÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s 2005 environmental performance to highlight during the campaign, Recycling ... Read more »

Chinese Ethanol Exports Could Reach 900,000 Tons in 2006

September 6, 2006November 11, 2006 by Paul Nastu

China’s 2006 exports of ethanol, made largely from corn or cassava, are set to exceed 500,000 tons. Some traders even say 900,000 tons is closer to the mark. Most of the ethanol exports – last year China had virtually none – end up in the U.S. But with ethanol plants ... Read more »

Virgin’s Branson Invests in Cilion

DaimlerChrysler Begins Diesel-Powered Vehicle Push

Carmanah Provides Lighting for Norwalk’s Transit System

Nevada Utilities Issues Renewable Energy RFP

Lerner & Tower Go All Green

Solebury Township Aims for 100% Alternative Energy

Eaton, Altergy Cooperate on Telecom Fuel Cells

Shared-Car Services Attract Businesses

Bill Could Unlock $100 Million for San Francisco Solar Power

Study Gives Canadian City Path to Reduce GHG Emissions

Waste Management Turns Conservation into Advertising Tool

Chinese Ethanol Exports Could Reach 900,000 Tons in 2006

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