- Maximpact, a philanthropic, impact-investing network, invites new registrants in the impact and sustainability sectors to list projects. Each free listing directly connects users with partners and potential funders worldwide. Its definition of “impact” has broad appeal embracing CSR as well enabling philanthropists, investment funders, impact pioneers, and ecological and green technology businesses to meet and collaborate.
- ReneSola Ltd. a technology provider of solar photovoltaic products, has announced it has appointed Mr. Daniel Lee as the Company’s chief financial officer, effective May 5, 2014.
- Consumers Energy has resumed construction of its Cross Winds Energy Park in Tuscola County, Michigan and is looking for construction workers to complete the project. The project includes necessary maintenance, repair and upgrades to several area roads needed for transporting wind turbine components and other construction related materials. About 150 construction jobs will be created during Cross Winds construction. The facility will include 62 wind turbines, with a capacity of 105 megawatts when it begins generating renewable energy for Consumers Energy customers, scheduled for late 2014.
- VIASPACE Inc. has announced that the company has signed a contract with Emunite Energy Solutions Inc., based in St. Lucia, West Indies, to provide Giant King Grass for its planned 100,000 ton per year pellet mill. Giant King Grass was delivered to Guyana and planted April 15-17, 2014.