RuralLight: Renewable Energy Off the Grid

RuralLight is a Philippine-based non-profit organization that’s using renewable energy to create sustainable businesses, ... . Alternatives such as solar panels and geothermal energy will allow these communities the opportunity ... it too expensive to hook them up to the power plants. This is because the multi-island structure [more...]

Date: 2009-03-31 15:02:35

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This Week in Philadelphia (TWIP) for 3-22

Tue Mar 24 Renewable Energy Business Network -- Second REBN Meeting: the Impact of the Stimulus Package on Renewable Energy, Clean Technology and Energy Conservation 6pm – 8pm - Maia Restaurant 789 East Lancaster Avenue ... Society for Marketing Professional Services -- Principal's Forum: Generation Gap in the Workplace 8am – [more...]

Date: 2009-03-23 04:20:00

Rapanui Clothing - cool, honest and green

U.K. based Rapanui started as an underground T-shirt maker on the Isle of Wight, set up by the Drake-Knight brothers.  Pictured below are Mart (L) ... from surfing in polluted waters, and armed with degrees in Renewable Energy and Business, the pair formed ... and human cost possible. They minimize carbon emissions, use renewable wind and solar energy [more...]

Date: 2009-03-13 14:54:47

e² - PBS Ecology Series

e² is a critically acclaimed, multipart PBS series about the innovators and pioneers who envision a better quality of life on earth: socially, ... ; Conservation, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Business, Transportation, Water, What is Sustainability? ... design, energy, transport, water, food and urban development. Episodes have profiled Nobel Peace [more...]

Date: 2009-03-16 12:29:09

India opposes protectionism under green label: Saran

India on Wednesday objected to attempts being made to club the country along with “major emitters” of green house gases and warned the developed ... Business Council (USIBC) in Washington, Saran sought a partnership with the US in renewable energy ... and renewable energy to jump-start its recession-hit economy, an Indo-US partnership between them, after [more...]

Date: 2009-03-26 06:27:15

Biofuels financing revives (slightly); “food vs fuel” returns (somewhat)

The US economic stimulus bill, and attractive assets at fire-sale prices, are lifting investment prospects for the US-based renewable energy business , including ... , Oregon and California plan to line with renewable energy fueling stations. A biofuels critic [more...]

Date: 2009-03-23 10:59:51

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Title: Digital Electronics and Renewable Energy Go Hand In HandWord Count: 543Summary: More and more businesses embrace renewable energy, ... , Wii, solar and wind energy Article Body: Someone once said “It takes money to make money,” [more...]

Date: 2009-03-21 04:50:53

VP - Commercial Banking Relationship Manager (SOMA / south beach)

New Resource Bank (NRB) is a "start up" bank focused on lending to and supporting the green and sustainable community ... and growth. Areas of focus include cleantech, renewable energy, organics, natural foods, green business, energy efficiency, green buildings and materials. Role of the VP will be centered around commercial [more...]

Date: 2009-03-11 09:44:02

Silicon Valley of advanced energy?

By: Marlon Cheatham, Brand Manager, Ohio Business Development Coalition Ohio is committed to leading the world to energy independence with ... and $84 million for non-coal technology projects) for business development in energy production, delivery ... while less than ten percent of Ohio’s energy comes from renewable sources. Meeting Ohio’s increasing [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 12:57:45

Clean Energy, Good Jobs Should Go Hand in Hand

Twenty-five major leaders from government, business, ... ’s renewable energy production, reducing dependence on foreign oil and ensuring that “green jobs” ... the electricity grid, rapidly increasing transmission capacity for renewable energy and reducing [more...]

Date: 2009-02-24 21:40:51

Boosting Sales of Energy-Efficient Products

With all the talk about the federal government’s efforts to revive the economy using business bailouts, ... on spending related to renewable-energy products such as solar hot water systems, solar electric ... and renewable-energy products and services will be rewarded. Homeowners can earn sizeable tax credits [more...]

Date: 2009-04-01 09:24:58

First Green India summit starts in Washington

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the US India Business Council (USIBC) ... coal technologies, renewable energy including solar, wind and biofuels, energy efficiency, nuclear energy and climate change issues." Speaking at the event via video link from New Delhi, Shyam Saran [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 13:03:49

VIASPACE Increases Production of Giant King Grass

Amid concerns and criticisms of the near-term viability of cellulosic ethanol, VIASPACE Inc ... s Chief Executive stated in a company release, “We see this renewable energy segment of our business ... friendly, non-petroleum source of energy.” [more...]

Date: 2009-04-08 00:00:51

Give offsets some credit

As companies seek to cut costs, why offset in a credit crunch? David Wellington makes the business case ... technological reductions and renewable energy. If so, energy efficiency may be the only carbon [more...]

Date: 2009-03-29 15:02:14

Going Green: The Power of Ecofriendly Link Building

Renewable energy, ecofriendly business or ‘going green‘ are not new concepts, as companies like outdoor wear manufacturer Patagonia have been successful at balancing capitalism ... , and companies or individuals can take measures to tap into the natural powers of wind and solar for much [more...]

Date: 2008-09-10 14:29:23

Top 10 Green Industries

If you are looking for ways to put a little green in your wallet by putting some green in your portfolio, ... on the Yangtze River will be the largest hydroelectric power station in the world, it’s sure ... source of renewable energy. The business of wind not only includes the generation and sale of power [more...]

Date: 2009-04-05 02:01:57

VIASPACE Increases Production of Giant King Grass

Amid concerns and criticisms of the near-term viability of cellulosic ethanol, VIASPACE Inc ... , VIASPACE’s Chief Executive stated in a company release, “We see this renewable energy segment of our business as an opportunity to participate in the expected growth of cellulosic biofuels [more...]

Date: 2009-04-08 00:00:51

On OCS Energy Development, the Manufacturing Perspective

The Department of Interior continues its series of public hearings on Outer Continental Shelf energy development tomorrow in New Orleans, ... , Conn. Renewable sources like wind, solar and geothermal energy supply just 1 percent of the nation’ ... of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry’s Energy Council. At the hearing Monday [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 20:45:07

Posts about Steve Jobs as of April 3, 2009

Famous anti-god quotes - lekare.com 04/04/2009 “Just in terms of allocation of time resources, religion is not very efficient ... about renewable energy lately, … ... innovation at your business. Learn how top innovators in the world innovate, change and grow [more...]

Date: 2009-04-04 05:34:04

Red Hot Business for Green Lobbying

By BRODY MULLINS WASHINGTON — Lobbying for green energy has become a red hot business here. From electric cars to "green" roofs, companies that produce renewable fuels and energy-efficient ... is the offshoot of converging economic and political trends: Rising energy prices and concerns [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 23:23:27

Renewable energy: Greenstanding

Gordon Brown’s New Deal will do little to advance renewable energy ONE of the most impressive monuments to Franklin D. Tags: UK Business Reports , UK Business Info , British Business [more...]

Date: 2009-04-02 12:51:45

Enhanced Geothermal: Drill Here, Drill Now?

John-Geesman.gif By John Geesman Green Energy War A surefire indicator of hubris in American business is the misbegotten belief that success ... diversification, or earnings growth imperative. The energy industry has generally had an unhappy ... story of the past decade, announced that its ongoing search for renewable energy with the potential [more...]

Date: 2008-09-15 12:46:47

Uranium Miner Unveils Algae Biodiesel Plan

Nevada-based Russell Industries, primarily known for its lucrative uranium mining operations, is looking at expanding into the biodiesel business ... of the massive amount of federal money to be poured in to green energy: At this time the Company is focused on renewable energy, specifically, its Houston Algae Farm Project which will produce Algae [more...]

Date: 2009-04-01 03:09:14

Links...

The Flathead Beacon has an excellent report on Ed Butcher's horse slaughter bill , indicating that, even if the bill passes, ... projections for energy as businesses slow down or close and consumers reduce costs by conserving. The recent rush to develop all available energy sources-dirty or clean, finite or renewable-now seems [more...]

Date: 2009-04-06 15:41:30

Will The Stimulus Bill Create New Franchise Opportunities?

Article Contributed by Ray Haiber With the recent passing of the huge economic stimulus package there has been some speculation about whether some of its provisions will create or spur the development of new franchise business opportunities in certain industries like health care or renewable energy [more...]

Date: 2009-03-23 10:17:33

Northwest Arkansas will never be "Green Valley" – not in mine, yours or your kid’s lifetime

Editor's note: we received the following letter a few days ago via email and decided the time was right to publish it: Dear Roger, ... on the rest of the planet. There are no renewable energy policies or incentives ... be "Green Valley" for anyone except local business boosters trying to dupe businesses like mine [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 15:37:00

How To: Install micro wind turbines and solar panels

Small scale renewable energy grants worth some £25 million have now been claimed from the Low Carbon Buildings Programme (LCBP). The news came as Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks called for more homes and business to follow his lead by adopting a ‘ go green ’ new year’s resolution [more...]

Date: 2009-03-22 23:59:09

Community solar adoption project expands into Los Angeles

April 6th, 2009 Posted by Heather Clancy @ 2:15 pmCategories:energy, green tech, renewable energy, solarTags:Los Angeles, Social Media, Financing, ... to help support various “Activism 2.0″ projects. Heather Clancy is an award-winning business journalist [more...]

Date: 2009-04-06 21:15:28

How Obama’s Plans Could Affect Entrepreneurs

The Wall Street Journal: President Obama mentioned “entrepreneurs” and “small-business owners” – “the hardest working people on earth”- several ... government money in renewable energy projects. President Obama also said he intends to raise taxes [more...]

Date: 2009-03-03 19:11:20

Best Buy Pushes Renewable Energy Credits With Phone Purchases

ICT Could Cut U.S ... Sustainable Growth Efficiency Green Grid Supports EU’s Code of Conduct on Data Center Energy Efficiency ‘Heat Wheel’ Cools Data Centers, Cuts Energy Bills Tips On Greening Your Business [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 20:30:00

Issue 114 - 5th April - 1st May (Online Recruitment)

More info… Management Today jobs will include senior vacancies across all business sectors in the UK economy including Marketing, Media and PR, Planning, Regeneration, Environmental and renewable energy and capitalises on Management Todays position as the UKs leading monthly business magazine brand. Recruitment recruitment vacancies [more...]

Date: 2009-04-06 19:02:34

AWEA Supports National Renewable Electricity Standard

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has joined more than 220 groups in signing a letter to Congress that supports a national renewable electricity standard (RES). Supporters say this will provide the long-term policy commitment that businesses need to invest tens of billions of dollars in clean energy and to create thousands [more...]

Date: 2009-03-24 17:33:19

Satcon Announces Three Year, 330 MW Agreement with Ecostream - Businesswire.com

BOSTON--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Satcon Technology Corporation (NASDAQ CM: SATC) ... Distributed Energy Management Solutions - MSN MoneyCentral Copyright © 2008 This feed ... , a leading provider of utility scale distributed power solutions for the renewable energy market [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 12:18:00

No argument on what we do about climate change

Another industrial burn of native forest. The South Esk catchment in Tasmania this month. Picture taken by Rob Blakers ... and renewable forms of energy and other forms of technology and practice as quickly as we possibly ... and no one, apart from business lobby groups and their funded organisations, disagrees [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 11:21:00

Another Reason Why I Love my Alma Mater - Bentley Leadership Forum

“Cheating” on this post, for now, as all I did was cut and paste it from an email ... of creating 21st-century jobs that improve energy efficiency and utilize renewable resources ... , go through one of their links. You are sure to be inspired:  The Business of Healing Our World [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 19:17:56

How Obama’s Plans Could Affect Entrepreneurs

President Obama mentioned “entrepreneurs” and “small-business owners” – “the hardest working people on earth”- several times last night in his first ... in renewable energy projects. He also justified bailing out the struggling banks – a very contentious issue [more...]

Date: 2009-02-25 13:41:14

Obama asks NASA, Russian astronauts about aliens, e-mail.

After several busy days aboard the International Space Station and the connected space shuttle Discovery, ... . With the truss and arrays in place, the space station will now get enough extra solar energy to support ... here on the ground in a whole array of solar and other renewable energy projects. So to find [more...]

Date: 2009-03-25 03:27:54

Crisis or catalyst?

I left Guanajuato feeling uplifted and purposeful yesterday.  It had been a packed day ... , including renewable energy. They’ll have a formal meeting this Saturday and I hope to attend. I feel ... . The rotarians have been very busy visiting projects and villages. Buen Pastor was another program [more...]

Date: 2009-04-02 19:04:23

Colorado Ski Country’s 2008-09 Green Initiatives Boost Environmental Stewardship

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE - Denver, Colo. – Winter, 2008-09 – The environment, by nature, is the business of Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA). With a combined 28,276 acres of skiable Rocky Mountain terrain, CSCUSA member resorts continue to stay on top of their greatest asset by implementing and improving programs that focus on renewable energy, [more...]

Date: 2008-10-06 22:39:59

Wind utilities push line upgrade (Pioneer Press)

More info… To meet Minnesota’s goal of getting 25 percent of its electricity from clean renewable wind energy by 2025, the state’s utilities would need to build a 345-kilovolt line between Granite Falls and Shakopee at a cost of $460 million, according to a study released Friday. Broadband business broadband [more...]

Date: 2009-04-06 23:05:02

ExxonMobil's Supreme Test in the Current Global Environment

Kurt Wulff ( McDep Associates ) submits: Borrowing a phrase from Chief Executive Rex Tillerson of buy-recommended ExxonMobil (XOM) ... ”. XOM does not invest in renewable energy beyond a vigorous research effort because ... , the current global financial situation is not only a “supreme test” of the company’s business [more...]

Date: 2009-03-30 08:47:20

Press Release - Soltage is Bright Spot in Today's Economy, as it Adds George P. Schaefer as its New CFO

JERSEY CITY, N.J., April 7 /PRNewswire/ -- While some businesses are struggling, Soltage, LLC is seeing exciting growth. Soltage is a full service renewable energy company that develops, owns and operates Soltage Powerstations (solar photovoltaic ele [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 12:00:00

New York Times story on Businesses that Want Strong Climate Legislation Now

1Sky works closely with businesses that want serious climate legislation completed this year ... to 25 percent below 1990 levels by 2020. "The Business for Innovative Climate & Energy Policy ... that 20 percent of U.S. electricity be generated from wind, solar and other renewable resources by 2020 [more...]

Date: 2009-03-12 19:41:39

Investing in a green work environment

Entrepreneurs are finding that creating eco-friendly offices costs a bit more up front but can deliver lasting benefits. (FORTUNE Small Business) ... . Green Key Real Estate's 12 employees use efficient Energy Star kitchen appliances and computers. They sit at Ecowork desks made of rapidly renewable materials that emit no toxic compounds. [more...]

Date: 2009-04-03 14:34:00

April Fools Or Groundhog Day? GOP Budget Continues Bush-Cheney Energy Disaster

Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) The “ April Fools ” Republican budget would keep America on the Bush-Cheney path of paying fossil fuel polluters to burn up ... a firm foundation to position the U.S. to meet three important strategic energy goals: reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil, deploying more clean and renewable energy sources free of greenhouse gas [more...]

Date: 2009-04-01 17:55:51

Cash In On Federal Spending

Kiplinger: By now we’ve all heard one of the newest American complaints — all this stimulus and bailout money, but where’s mine? ... Schedules as well. 2. Renewable energy and energy conservation can save money, stabilize energy costs ... . 3. Old skills can do new jobs. Installing energy efficient water heaters in low-income housing may [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 14:07:28

Oil Companies Sabotaging America’s “Green” Revolution

capitol coal.JPG If we act now to implement President Barack Obama’s energy plan – which proposes investment in clean ... will mean not only less energy to heat homes, transport food, run factories and light schools ... energy (and some badly needed jobs to boot) – we can avert a future in which the nation’s energy [more...]

Date: 2009-04-01 22:50:54

House Hearings: Green Jobs Offer Opportunity to Rebuild Middle Class

      President Obama’s economic recovery plan sets aside $50 billion in grants and tax incentives to promote efficient and renewable ... wind turbines were manufactured overseas. And we rank fifth among countries that manufacture solar components, even though the solar cell was born in America. The fact that other countries [more...]

Date: 2009-03-31 18:52:44

"Green Jobs"--Another Hoax

One of the defining features of the Obama administration so far is its almost pathological inability to make hard choices--or even to acknowledge ... renewable sources amounts to €28,671 million ($36 billion). * Consumer energy costs in Spain ... energy more expensive will somehow benefit our economy. This proposition is so foolish [more...]

Date: 2009-04-01 01:52:18

Puma GM Segway EV

PRESS RELEASE GM and Segway Join Forces to Reinvent Urban Transportation NEW YORK - General Motors Corp ... are actively looking for solutions to alleviate congestion and pollution. Project P.U.M.A. addresses ... technologies integrate in Project P.U.M.A. to increase mobility freedom, while also enabling energy [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 15:29:27

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