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INDUSTRY NEWS... Sierra Introduces New Cryogenic Version of Their Innova-Mass Vortex Flow Meter Source: Company In an effort to provide an advanced and more reliable measurement system to the liquefied gas measurement market, Sierra Instruments has introduced a new cryogenic version of their Innova-Mass® multivariable mass vortex flow meter. This application has been historically serviced by the turbine flow meter, however given that the multivariable mass vortex meter has no moving parts to wear out or be serviced, the benefit of the instrument is a more reliable, stable reading and an increased service life. (more)
Company Will Provide Lighting Upgrade and Uninterrupted Power at Five Metro Stations Source: Company Lime Energy announced that it has been awarded a contract to provide energy efficiency and uninterrupted power (UPS) for Los Angeles County Metro Transit Authority. Lime Energy will refurbish interior lighting, install energy efficient lighting upgrades in parking lots and outdoor areas, and install new uninterruptable power supply equipment. The new lighting will save energy and will meet the needs of MTA by providing a brighter environment around the stations. The new UPS batteries will improve the capability to meet emergency loads in case of a power interruption. (more)
See What the Future of On-Site Power Generation Holds for 2010 Source: EGSA Get ready to stake out your Vantage Point and see what the future of On-Site Power Generation holds for 2010 and beyond by attending the Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA) 2010 Fall Technical & Marketing Conference. This year's line-up of Conference sessions will focus on the industry's Economic Outlook, Net Zero Metering, Bi-Fuel Engines and how to comply with IBC-2009 and OSHPD requirements. Plus, the industry's top diesel engine manufacturers - Caterpillar, John Deere, MTU and Cummins - will hold a panel discussion on what they are doing to comply with Tier 4 diesel engine emissions requirements and what responsibilities end users will face to maintain that compliance. (more)
Compressed Air Energy Efficiency Efforts — A Million Reasons to Save Source: Company Northwest Airlines' (NWA) compressed air needs ranged from huge bursts strong enough to simulate powering a 747 engine to the small, daily needs around the hangar. But the cost of the three large compressors they were using was almost $200,000 annually. Northwest Airlines Senior Facility Manager Ron Toward knew they could do better. (more)
GDF SUEZ Subsidiary's 'Taking Charge of Change' Seminar Continues to Assist Businesses Source: GDF SUEZ GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA, the retail electricity business of GDF SUEZ Energy North America, announced that it has posted online video presentations and materials from the company's recent "Taking Charge of Change" seminar, which focused on helping Philadelphia-area businesses prepare for the expiration of electricity rate caps in the PECO service territory. (more)
Kaeser Compressors Earns ENERGY STAR Label Source: ENERGY STAR Kaeser Compressors, Inc. is proud to announce its U.S. headquarters building has earned the ENERGY STAR Label. Kaeser became an ENERGY STAR Partner in 2009, and its headquarters in Fredericksburg, VA, earned the label this year with a rating of 83 – well above the national average and exceeding ENERGY STAR requirements. (more)
DOE Save Energy Now Energy Assessments Source: DOE DOE's Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) Save Energy Now energy assessments have been redesigned and improved. The new assessment process will focus on significantly increasing the implementation of identified savings opportunities - "MMBtus/year in the Ground" - while at the same time ensuring that there is significant cost/benefit for the Federal funds used for the assessments. The new assessments will provide greater value to industrial plants and better leverage the investment. (more)
DOE Save Energy Now Energy Assessments Source: DOE DOE's Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) Save Energy Now energy assessments have been redesigned and improved. The new assessment process will focus on significantly increasing the implementation of identified savings opportunities - "MMBtus/year in the Ground" - while at the same time ensuring that there is significant cost/benefit for the Federal funds used for the assessments. The new assessments will provide greater value to industrial plants and better leverage the investment. (more)
Program Empowers Office Buildings to Leverage Demand Response Technology Reducing Energy Consumption Source: BOMA The Building Owners and Managers Association of Chicago (BOMA/Chicago) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Korean Smart Grid Association and two of South Korea's largest energy and technology companies, KT Corporation and LG Electronics, to develop a commercial smart grid pilot program involving nearly a dozen office buildings in downtown Chicago. The pilot program will pioneer the construction of a virtual generator using buildings as electric grid resources. It will be the first smart grid pilot program of its kind in the United States. (more)
US Solar Power Giant Announces Venture in India to Install 100 MW of PV Solar Source: Company America's leading Solar Integrator American Capital Energy, Inc., (ACE) and MSM Energy (MSME), a subsidiary of MSM Industries, Inc., USA an industry leader in information technology, eCommerce and Solar Energy Development, are set to announce a solar energy joint-venture based in India. (more)
DOE and U.S. Department of Defense Announce Clean Energy Agreement Source: EERE News DOE announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between itself and the U.S. Department of Defense to accelerate clean energy innovation and enhance national energy security. Both agencies are committed to reducing U.S. vulnerabilities through improved efficiencies, reduced fossil fuel use, and on-site renewable power generation. The MOU, signed by Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman and Deputy Secretary of Defense William Lynn, covers energy efficiency and renewable energy. It also targets collaboration on fossil fuels, alternative fuels, efficient transportation technologies and fueling infrastructure, grid security, smart grid, storage, waste-to-energy, basic science research, and mobile/deployable power. The MOU builds on existing cooperation between DOE and the Defense Department, and will broaden collaboration on clean energy technology research, development, and demonstration. (more)
DOE Creates a New Energy Hub to Develop Fuels from Sunlight Source: DOE DOE announced the creation of the Fuels from Sunlight Energy Innovation Hub to develop revolutionary methods of generating fuels directly from sunlight. The Joint Center for Artificial Photosynthesis (JCAP), led by the California Institute of Technology in partnership with the DOE's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, will operate the initiative. JCAP will bring together leading researchers in an effort to simulate natural photosynthesis for practical energy production. The goal is to build an integrated solar energy-to-chemical fuel conversion system before moving the system from the discovery phase to a commercial scale. To fulfill its mission, the hub will receive up to $22 million in Fiscal Year 2010, then an estimated $25 million per year for the next four fiscal years. (more)
Eaton Acquires EMC Engineers, Inc., Enhancing Energy Services Offerings Source: Company Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) announced it has acquired EMC Engineers, Inc. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. (more)
FIRMS CAN START MANAGING RISK WELL BEFORE PRICE CAPS DISAPPEAR IN JANUARY Source: Company ConEdison Solutions, one of America’s largest energy services companies, has entered PECO’s service territory in Pennsylvania with a range of pricing alternatives tailored to meet the needs of local businesses. Long before price caps are lifted on PECO electricity rates in January, firms can start benefiting from competition by locking in a favorable fixed price at market rates that are currently lower than they’ve been in years. (more)
Purdue University Scientists Demonstrate One Great Method to Reduce 50% of Winter Home Heating Bills Source: Company Researchers at Purdue University are working on a new research project that promises the possibility to reduce heating bill by 50 % for those who reside in very cold climates. The analysis, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, builds on previous work that began about 5yrs ago at Purdue's Ray W. Herrick Laboratories. (more)
Fuel Cells to Increase Productivity at Distribution Center Source: Company Plug Power Inc., a leader in providing clean, reliable energy solutions, recently announced that its GenDrive(TM) fuel cell units are currently powering a fleet of The Raymond Corporation's electric lift trucks at United Natural Foods, Inc.'s (Nasdaq:UNFI - News) Sarasota, Florida distribution center. (more)
Survey Indicates Healthcare Sector More Likely to Invest in Energy Efficiency Source: Company People hoping to observe energy efficiency leadership in action may want to take a trip to their local healthcare facility. According to new research from the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) and Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI - News), healthcare organizations are more likely to invest in energy efficiency for their facilities compared to other industry sectors across North America. (more)
Solar Projects Under Construction Will Deliver 27 MW of Clean Energy in 2010 Source: Company American Capital Energy (ACE) announced that the company is constructing 20 percent of the utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants slated to come online in the U.S. in 2010, according to the recently released Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) report, "June 2010 Utility-Scale Solar Power Projects in the United States." ACE has been building large solar PV projects for more than half a decade and the company will deliver 27 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale power in 2010 with projects that are currently under construction in Boston, MA (2 MW); Searchlight, NV (20 MW); and Hamilton, NJ (5 MW). (more)
Controlling the Cup Source: Company At one time in the not too distant past, FNB Stadium was a somewhat bland soccer facility lost in the Seweto sprawl and known only to the rest of the world as the site of Nelson Mandela’s first speech in Johannesburg after his historic release from prison. And so the dusty stadium would have remained, but when South Africa was awarded the 2010 FIFA World Cup, an extensive make-over was in order. Indeed, even the name would change as the outdated FNB Stadium received a complete make-over to the tune of 1.5 billion rand (more)
$4.9 Million Recovery Act Grant for Energy Efficiency on Western Slope Source: Colorado Governor's Energy Office Gov. Bill Ritter praised a $4.9 million grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for energy efficiency improvements in Eagle, Pitkin and Gunnison counties. The Western Slope project was one of 20 local community initiatives awarded funds by the U.S. Department of Energy. (more)
Florida to Increase the Reliability, Efficiency of City's Power Grid Source: Company Science Applications International Corporation announced it has been awarded a prime contract by the City of Lakeland, Fla., to lead its new Smart Grid Initiative program. The contract has a 30-month period of performance and is valued at more than $13 million. Work will be performed primarily in Lakeland. Through the city's Smart Grid Initiative program, Lakeland is seeking to reduce its annual carbon footprint by 14,000 tons while installing a smart grid infrastructure to facilitate future demand response and distributed automation capabilities. The city also expects the program to help improve operational efficiency, optimize capital investments to minimize energy prices, and facilitate time-of-use pricing to give consumers more control over their energy bills. These improvements will create an enhanced power grid with higher reliability and more dependable energy delivery than the current system. (more)
Turbine Use in Marcellus Shale Project Source: Company Capstone Turbine Corporation, a clean technology manufacturer of microturbine energy systems, recently sold a low-emission C600 microturbine to one of the largest natural gas producers in the United States. The company is producing natural gas from six key reserves -- or plays -- across the United States. It will use electricity produced by the C600 to power a compression station associated with the Marcellus Shale play, labeled a "super giant" oil field that spans northern West Virginia, Pennsylvania and southern New York. (more)
GSA to Eliminate Federal Government's Environmental Footprint Source: BuildingGreen.com Martha Johnson, administrator for the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), has set a goal of net-zero environmental impact for the federal government. This is a tall order for an agency that sets policy and standards for architecture, engineering, construction services, and project management for all federal government buildings, totaling more than 350 million square feet of office space. (more)
Millennial Net Introduces Wi-Stat IIIp, the World's First Pneumatic DDC Thermostat Source: Company Millennial Net introduces the Wi-Stat IIIp wireless pneumatic Direct Digital Control (DDC) thermostat - a revolutionary breakthrough for pneumatically controlled buildings. The Wi-Stat IIIp takes the lead in launching Millennial Net's third-generation thermostat product line, part of an extensive family of interoperating wireless controllers, sensors, meters and supervisory systems which utilize the IEEE 802.15.4 standard and 2.4 GHz radio band. (more)
DOE Breaks Down Market Barriers with Online Technology Commercialization Portal Source: Company The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the launch of the Technology Commercialization Portal—an online resource that will serve as a tool for potential investors to identify opportunities to invest in work being conducted by DOE laboratories and participating research institutions. Traditionally, investors, entrepreneurs, and companies have faced substantial barriers when identifying clean energy technologies to license. The Technology Commercialization Portal will help reduce these barriers to investment providing capital markets with key information on the attributes, uses, benefits, and market-readiness of specific energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. (more)
DOE Awards $24 Million for Algal Biofuels Research Source: DOE DOE announced its selection of three research consortiums to receive up to $24 million to tackle commercialization of algae-based biofuels. The selections will support the development of a clean, sustainable transportation sector and creation of jobs in the domestic bio-industry while helping cut greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. The three consortia include partners from academia, national laboratories, and private industries located across the country. Projects are expected to continue for three years. (more)
SIEMENS CHALLENGE FOCUSES ON AMERICA’S SMARTEST BUILDINGS Source: Company America’s collective IQ, from pre-school kids to octogenarians, continues to be the focus of heated study, measurement and debate. Now a new challenge from Siemens Industry, Inc. puts the intelligence of buildings in the United States to the test. (more)
Employees Can Play a Big Role in Energy Efficiency Initiatives 
Source: CompanyWhen energy managers and consultants are charged with improving an organization’s energy efficiency, they appropriately focus first on the obvious quick ROI opportunities. We negotiate favorable procurement contracts. We audit the facility and recommend O&M and lighting efficiency projects with reasonable paybacks. But all too often, we neglect the simplest, quickest, and most cost-effective method for driving energy efficiency—use less! (more)
Green Building Management Solutions Q & A 
Source: CompanyAs Vice President of Sales & Marketing for DENT Instruments, Tim Van Slambrouck, has brought more than 25 years experience in test and measurement instruments and is responsible for leading all of DENT’s business development and product management activities. In this capacity, Tim manages the global sales of the company’s power and energy measurement products. DENT Instruments, founded in 1988, is a leading supplier of precision measurement instrumentation and analytical software in the field of energy management. We spoke with him during the West Coast Energy Management Congress (EMC) held in Seattle, WA regarding the emerging market for energy auditing tools and the benefits and opportunities of utilizing measurement instruments. (more)
10 Myths and Realities of Natural Gas and Electricity Purchasing Source: Craig Schultz, President, Energy Buying Strategies In deregulated natural gas and electricity markets, many traditional purchasing practices brought from other businesses or even taken from energy’s past may not serve end-users well. While there is no one right way to manage purchases in these deregulated markets, there are many important facts and trends that can be helpful in guiding decision-making. (more)
Green ICT & Energy EfficiencyTrade Mission to Mexico Source: The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, and U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service are organizing an Executive Green ICT & Energy Efficiency Trade Mission to Mexico City from September 27-29, 2010. This Executive led mission will focus on assisting U.S. providers of “Green Information & Communication Technology” (ICT) solutions, as well as energy efficiency technologies to enter or increase their presence in various sectors of the Mexican market. This will include data centers, telecommunications, utilities, and construction. Participating U.S. companies will gain market insight, local private and government contacts, and identify potential business opportunities and partners. (more)
TVA Resumes Renewable Energy Pilot Project Source: TVA The Tennessee Valley Authority announced that it is resuming new enrollments in its Generation Partners pilot project to encourage renewable energy use across the TVA service territory.Qualifying solar, wind, biomass or hydroelectric projects of up to 200 kilowatts will be eligible for the Generation Partners incentives, which include a $1,000 payment to offset startup costs. In addition, TVA will buy 100 percent of the green power that participants produce, paying the retail rate, plus any fuel cost adjustment, plus a premium per kilowatt-hour, depending on the type of renewable energy produced. (more)
FERC Proposes New Transmission Planning and Cost Sharing Source: FERC The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) took several actions to boost effective planning and cost sharing for new transmission lines. The regulatory agency approved a new "Highway/Byway" method of sharing costs for new electric transmission in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) region, which includes all or parts of Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. This approach, which assigns costs of high-voltage transmission regionally and lower-voltage locally, is designed to help members build a stronger transmission grid that will benefit the entire region. New transmission capacity is particularly important for the continued development of renewable energy in the region. (more)
DOE Awards $76 Million for Energy-Efficient Building Technologies Source: DOE DOE announced awards totaling more than $76 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support advanced energy-efficient building technology projects. The research is designed to help make buildings more energy efficient and cost-effective. The Recovery Act funds will also be used to develop training programs for commercial building equipment technicians, building operators, and energy auditors. Those initiatives will prepare workers to service and operate new and existing buildings, to develop and deploy best practices resulting in fewer greenhouse gas emissions, and to establish a green workforce with technical expertise to reduce energy costs for consumers. The 58 selected projects are in 24 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Buildings account for about 40% of the energy used in the United States, as well as 39% of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions. (more)
Energy Upgrade in San Antonio Source: Company Lime Energy (Nasdaq :LIME ) announced that it has completed an energy efficiency upgrade at the newly redeveloped Wonderland of the Americas project in San Antonio, Texas. The new energy efficient lighting installation is projected to save $150,000 per year, and will be paid for in 36 months under the Lime Energy Extended Payment Plan where monthly utility bill savings exceed the installment payments. "This project will generate positive cash flow of about $4,000 per month, plus the lower operating expenses, increasing the property value by about $2 million," according to Stanley Rosenberg, whose partnership purchased the property in 2009. The staff at Lime Energy worked closely with CPS Energy in San Antonio to maximize the available rebates to reduce the initial cost, and then utilized the Company's extended payment plan to create a positive cash flow for the owner. "Lime has been all over the rebate situation and has advised us accordingly, and now they are helping us dete rmine our eligibility for a federal tax deduction related to their work," said Mr. Rosenberg. (more)
Energy Star Helps Auto Plants Improve Energy Efficiency Source: EPA The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program has helped improve the energy efficiency of the auto manufacturing industry, which has cut fossil fuel use by 12 percent and reduced greenhouse gases by more than 700,000 tons of carbon dioxide, according to a recent report by the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University. The emissions reductions, which help to fight climate change, equal the emissions from the electricity use of more than 80,000 homes for a year. (more)
Measurement, Monitoring & Real-Time Emissions Data Deliver Insights on Sustainability & Compliance Source: Company Honeywell introduced its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Management offering, a comprehensive portfolio of energy services that use ongoing measurement, monitoring and real-time emissions data to shape mitigation strategies that help customers meet sustainability goals and compliance requirements. Many schools, universities, municipalities and other institutions have made public commitments to become carbon neutral or significantly cut GHG emissions. In addition, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) adopted new regulations in 2009 requiring certain organizations that produce more than 25,000 metric tons of GHGs, through stationary combustion sources such as heating systems in particular, to monitor and measure emissions. Other regulations adopted by EPA this year may require GHG controls under the Clean Air Act, which will create additional incentives to carefully track emissions. (more)
NonProfit Launches New Energy Finance Program Source: Company Sustainable Energy Funding Program for Health & Education Facilities (“SEFP”) has launched an innovative new program to provide nonprofit hospitals and colleges with low-cost tax-exempt financing utilizing an “off balance sheet” finance structure for the implementation of energy efficient infrastructure improvements. (more)
Free PlugCalc Identifies Energy Savings from Automatically Controlling Plug Loads Source: Company WattStopper has developed PlugCalc as a key component in its Energy Calculator Tool Kit. The tool is available online at http://www.wattstopper.com/calculators or as a free downloadable iPad app. PlugCalc enables users to calculate energy savings opportunities as well as Return on Investment (ROI) by automatically controlling plugged in office equipment and other plug loads. These loads represent a growing source of electrical consumption in commercial applications, accounting for as much as 20% of total energy use in office buildings (data from the Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration, Building End-Use Consumption Survey). (more)
DENT Instruments Partners with AMX to Deliver Next-Generation Source: Company DENT Instruments, a global leader in the design and manufacture of power and energy measurement instruments,announced an InConcert partnership with building management control systems solutions provider AMX® of Richardson, Texas. The strategic alliance will allow AMX to integrate DENT’s energy submetering technology into AMX’s fully networked, interactive control systems for building automation, audio-visual (AV) devices and indoor environmental quality. (more)
Adapx Delivers New Capturx Solutions to Combat Paperwork Bottlenecks in Booming Green Economy Source: Company Adapx, the company that is changing the way mobile teams collect data and collaborate, announced new Capturx tools and case studies to help energy management firms, utilities, and facilities managers speed up energy audits and accelerate efficiency improvements. Along with Capturx forms solutions, the new Capturx Markup for PDF makes it easy for teams to quickly collect and process paper-based data from energy audits, freeing teams to spend more time on energy improvements instead of paperwork. The full range of Capturx solutions will be showcased at the West Coast Energy Management Congress at the Seattle Convention Center on 15-16 June. (more)
Energy Manager Grant Source: ARRA Now Accepting Applications - Deadline June 15, 2010
GSA Contract Awarded to Energy Efficient LED Lighting Manufacturer Source: Company Seattle based LED Lighting Manufacturer, Evluma, has been awarded GSA Contract GS-07F-0442W. With a GSA contract in place, Evluma is able to participate in the federal government marketplace and reach out to government customers via GSA Advantage! (more)
EPA Announces Data Centers Can Now Earn Energy Star Label Source: EPA The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that stand-alone data centers and buildings that house large data centers can now earn the Energy Star label. To earn the label, data centers must be in the top 25 percent of their peers in energy efficiency according to EPA’s energy performance scale. By improving efficiency, centers can save energy and money and help fight climate change. (more)
Pacific Power Management Installs a 565 kW Single Axis Ground Source: Company Pacific Power Management, LLC (PPM) announced they have completed the installation of a 565 kW single axis ground mount tracking solar electric system for Sunset Moulding in Chico. PPM financed, constructed, owns and operates the new solar power facility, which covers over 3 acres of land at the Chico plant. Sunset Moulding has agreed to purchase the solar electricity through a long term power purchase agreement (PPA). The system will produce over 1 million kWh of energy annually and more than 21 million kWh over the next 20 years. (more)
Sustainable Energy Fund Awards Over $150,000 in Scholarship Money for Students to Attend Sustainable Source: SEF The Sustainable Energy Fund a nonprofit organization with a mission to reduce financial, educational and regulatory barriers to a Sustainable Energy Future has awarded over 150,000 in scholarship funds to approximately 100 students to attend its Sustainable Energy Conference held July 12 – 16 at Lehigh University. This scholarship money is given to enable students, from middle schools up to the collegiate level, to attend the full week of the Conference for free. (more)
ASE’s View of Energy Efficiency in the American Power Act Source: ASE Senators John Kerry (D-Mass.) and Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) released their energy and climate bill, the American Power Act. The bill would establish a greenhouse gas pollution reduction program and encourage development of nuclear power, offshore oil and gas drilling, cleaner coal, clean transportation, and, to a lesser extent, energy efficiency and renewable energy. Senator Lindsay Graham (R-S.C.) helped write the bill and has said positive things about it, but was not part of the release. (more)
Sierra Introduces New High Performance Flow Controller at OEM Price Source: Company Sierra Instruments announces the release of their new Smart-Trak® 50 Series. Sharing the same advanced core sensor technology as the award-winning Sierra Smart-Trak® 100, the new Smart-Trak 50 is now available at nearly half the price with expedited off-the-shelf delivery at no extra charge. (more)
RAB Lighting Offers New LED Area Light Source: Company RAB Lighting has expanded its line of affordable and energy efficient outdoor LED lighting with the introduction of the ALED Area Light. RAB LED fixtures are a fraction of the initial cost of competitive LED products. The total cost of ownership of the ALED is reduced further with long LED lamp life, eliminating the need for multiple lamp changes. Available in both warm and cool light, the ALED has one or two high-output, 10 watt LED light engines that deliver 70% of their rated lumens at 50,000 hours. 20 watt ALEDs are rated 120 through 277 volts, 50/60Hz AC. (more)
Setting New Standards for Ultra High Performance HVAC Source: Company What if you could guarantee that your commercial HVAC system would operate as efficiently in 10 years as it did on the day it was commissioned? What if you could dramatically reduce energy and maintenance costs? How exactly would a solution accomplish these feats? Just how great could the benefits be? (more)
DOE Awards $104 Million for Efficiency-Related Facilities at National Labs Source: Company DOE announced its selection of eight new and improved energy efficiency test facilities to be built at seven of its national laboratories with the help of $104.7 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds. The projects will support the development and improvement of energy efficiency technologies of strategic national interest. Specifically, the funding will go toward reducing the production cost of carbon fiber manufacturing, to help in reducing the weight of vehicles; improving the efficiency and lowering the costs for car batteries; and exploring advanced technologies for net-zero-energy buildings. This effort will leverage the combined intellectual and technical resources of DOE's national laboratories to support technologies that will help transform the economy and create jobs, while decreasing carbon emissions. The eight national laboratories are located in California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, New Mexico, Tennessee, and West Virginia. (more)
Siemens Acquisitions Point Way to Solar-Thermal Future Source: bnet Solel, a solar thermal company that has mainly been active in Europe, has a new owner: Siemens, a German conglomerate most recognized in cleantech for its wind turbines. (more)
Water Source Heat Pumps exceed efficiency tandard, Help Reduce Operating Costs By Up to 35 Percent
Florida Hotels Credit SensorStat(R) for Saving Costs in Hot and Humid Conditions Source:Company The year-round heat and humidity of South Florida, combined with the continuing increases in oil prices, can take a heavy toll on the operating expenses of local businesses -- especially hotels that must keep their guests comfortable around the clock. (more)
Abbott Takes Fleet Carbon Neutral, Installs Solar Power
Emerson’s Copeland Scroll™ helps Canadian oil producers meet greenhouse gas emission targets Source: Company Emerson Process Management announced that its Copeland Scroll™ modular compression technology is enabling Canadian oil and gas producers to meet and exceed gas emissions standards recently recommended by the Clean Air Strategic Alliance (CASA). CASA is the non-profit association that seeks to achieve air that is odorless, tasteless, looks clear and has no adverse effects on people, animals or the environment. The organization’s Flaring and Venting Project Team annually assesses and makes recommendations regarding Alberta upstream petroleum industry solution gas flaring and venting. (more)
Advance Introduces F-Can Ballasts With Xtenza Wide-Range 
Source: CompanyIn a continuous effort to revolutionize low wattage metal halide technology and broaden its application, Advance Transformer announces the availability of F-Can ballasts now containing the company’s Xtenza wide-range ignitor, an exclusive feature which fully support applications involving up to 50 feet of remote, ballast-to-lamp mounting distance... (more)
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