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 …
Allliance Autogas Adds Two New Members
Alliance AutoGas has added two new members to its propane autogas conversion national network: Green Country Alternative Fuels based in Claremore, Oklahoma and Tornabene Auto Sales and Service based in Pownal, Vermont. With a network of more than 90 members, Alliance Autogas installs propane refueling infrastructure, coordinates propane autogas vehicle conversions and provides vehicle maintenance support and training. “It is …
DuPont & Zhenfa to Partner On Solar Power
DuPont China Holding Co., Ltd. (DuPont) and Zhenfa New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (Zhenfa New Energy), have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to collaborate on improving the performance, reliability and return on investment of solar power installations. Under the agreement, both companies will cooperate in optimizing the selection of durable solar materials and technologies used in solar panels. “Solar energy …
Get a Piece of the Renewable Energy Funding Pie
Prosperity Consulting, LLC has identified two grant programs from the Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) that could make significant investments in alternative forms of energy. EERE has announced the Biological and Chemical Upgrading for Advanced Biofuels and Products Grant. The grant is focused on supporting production of the fuels from cellulosic sugars, lignocellulose derivatives, …
Renewable Energy Power Awards Announced
During a ceremony in San Francisco, California, winners of the inaugural Renewable Energy Power Awards were announced by Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits at the Novogradac Financing Renewable Energy Conference. “We are pleased to congratulate the winners and honorable mentions of the inaugural Renewable Energy Power Awards for their exceptional work in bringing the benefits of renewable energy to communities …
BioEnergy Bytes
Amigo Energy, subsidiary of Just Energy Group Inc. has announced a new promotion in recognition of Earth Day. The company has entered into a partnership with the bike sharing program, Houston B-cycle, a transportation alternative for people living in and visiting Houston. Launched April 21, customers who enroll for electricity in Amigo’s 100% renewable energy program will receive an annual …
New York & New Jersey Port Authorities Go Solar
This week, ConEdison Solutions and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey unveiled one of four new solar installations that will produce clean energy at Newark Liberty International Airport. The 3,200 solar panel installation covers 62,000 square feet and will produce 817,000 kilowatt hours of electricity each year. This solar array marks the first solar power installation at …
Concern Over Environment Drops in US
According to the most recent article in Gallup’s Climate Crisis series, over the past year concern over the environment among Americans has dropped. Today, one in four respondents of a recent poll say they are “solidly skeptical” of global warming. The poll found Americans are clustered into three global warming groups. “Concerned Believers” comprise 39 percent and attribute global warming …
Hawaiians Crave More Solar
According to a recent opinion poll Hawaiians want more solar. The poll found that 90 percent of respondents believe that Hawaiian Electric (HECO) is slowing rooftop solar to protect its profits. The poll found that most residents are very familiar with and supportive of rooftop solar with a third of the respondents having family members with solar and more than …
BioEnergy Bytes
Renewable Energy Markets 2014 will be held December 2–4, 2014 in Sacramento, California. The call for abstracts is open. They are looking for 10 to 12 minute presentations featuring new data or ideas, consideration of important issues and thoughts about where renewable energy markets are headed. Categories include: organizations using renewable energy; project development; marketing renewable energy; policy and legal …