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Most Energy Execs Indicate Potential For U.S. Energy Independence By 2030, Some Say 2020: KPMG Survey

2013-05-17 08:21:21

Natural gas production remains economic growth driver in manufacturing as prices hold steady; Regulatory pressures most significant growth barriers HOUSTON, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly two-thirds of energy executives believe the United States can attain energy independence by 2030, eliminating the U.S. dependency for foreign oil, according to the results of the 11(th) annual Energy Industry Outlook Survey conducted by the KPMG Global Energy Institute. In fact, survey results...

Live Oak School District and Chevron Energy Solutions Dedicate New Solar Installation to Long-Time Sustainability Champion Barney Bricmont

2013-05-17 08:20:59

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, May 17, the Live Oak School District will celebrate completion of solar power installations and lighting efficiency upgrades at its six schools by dedicating a solar-shaded garden bench to the late Bernard "Barney" Bricmont, former member of the Live Oak School District Board and long-time supporter of solar and sustainability projects in the district. The solar installation is expected to generate 416-kilowatts of...

U.S. Army and Lockheed Martin Commission Microgrid at Fort Bliss

2013-05-16 16:20:30

EL PASO, Texas, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Army and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) officials commissioned the first U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) grid-tied microgrid integrating both renewable resources and energy storage during a ribbon cutting ceremony today at Fort Bliss, Texas. The project was funded by the DoD's Environmental Security Technology Certification Program. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130516/NE15796-INFO) The Fort Bliss grid-tied microgrid is...

Kroger Unveils A Clean Energy Production System Powered By Food Waste

2013-05-15 12:24:32

Innovative Solution to Convert Food Waste to Clean Energy at Kroger's Compton, CA Facility CINCINNATI and LOS ANGELES, May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today unveiled a clean energy production system that will convert food that cannot be sold or donated into clean energy to help power its Ralphs/Food 4 Less distribution center in Compton, CA. The anaerobic conversion system will process more than 55,000 tons of organic food waste into renewable energy...

DuPont-Commissioned Report Addresses the Development of Sustainable Energy for a Growing China

2013-05-14 23:20:07

Science Can Help Achieve Goal of Increasing Non-fossil Fuels Energy Consumption to 15 Percent by 2020 SHANGHAI (PRWEB) May 14, 2013 DuPont today published a report on the challenges and opportunities to secure China’s energy future at the SNEC 7th International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition. Written in collaboration with FORTUNE magazine’s Content Marketing and Strategies Group, the report examines China’s increasing demand for energy, the key challenges...

Green Data Center News Recognized As Best Website by Network Products Guide

2013-05-14 08:23:16

Verne Global sponsored site honored as an innovative and informational IT website for industry news and awareness KEFLAVIK, Iceland, May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Verne Global, an innovative, UK-based developer of energy efficient data center campuses, has been recognized as a gold winner in Network Product's Guide 8(th) Annual 2013 Hot Companies and Best Products for their industry news website, Green Data Center News. With no simple source to capture all the news impacting the green...

Chevron Energy Solutions Helping City of Lemoore Save Nearly $45 Million

2013-05-14 08:23:15

LEMOORE, Calif., May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Lemoore and Chevron Energy Solutions are starting construction of an expansive solar installation to power domestic water wells, a wastewater treatment plant, the Cinnamon Municipal Complex, Police Department, and several other facilities throughout the city. It is expected to generate 3.1 megawatts of electricity and reduce purchases from the electric utility by close to 100 percent for most of the facilities. Over the life...

Energy Efficient Materials Market - New Industry Research Report is Now Available for Pre-Order at Transparency Market Research

2013-05-13 23:30:14

A recently added market report by Transparency Market Research on “Energy Efficient Materials Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Analysis And Forecasts 2012 - 2018” is now available for pre-order. To browse the report, visit http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/energy-efficient-materials-market.html Albany, New York (PRWEB) May 12, 2013 Increasing consumption of energy in buildings for various electrical appliances and peripherals has developed the idea of using energy...

Canadian Solar, Duke Energy Renewables, Integrys Energy Services and Community Energy Complete Solar Projects for Sterling Municipal Light in Massachusetts

2013-05-13 08:22:19

SAN RAMON, Calif., May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Canadian Solar Inc., ("the Company", "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar power companies, Duke Energy Renewables, Integrys Energy Services and Community Energy Solar today announced the completion of two 1-megawatt (MW) AC solar power projects in Sterling, Massachusetts. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130503/CN06095LOGO-a )(Logo:...

National Union Leader, Former Shell Oil President, Top Gov. Snyder Staff Share Vision for American Energy Renaissance at Major Detroit-Area Forum

2013-05-10 12:22:00

Unlikely Alliance Sees Potential for Greater Energy Independence, Revitalization of Unions, Economic Growth in "All of the Above" Strategy LIVONIA, Mich., May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a landmark gathering near Detroit Friday, an unlikely alliance of unions, the energy industry and top staff of Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder shared their vision for a new American energy renaissance built on abundant, affordable energy. (Logo:...