German Giants Launch $76 Million Credit Initiative For Geothermal Development
The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, development bank KfW and reinsurer Munich Re have launched a 60 million euros ($75.9 million) credit initiative for the expansion of geothermal power in Germany. The investment will be used to finance drilling of geothermal projects, a Munich Re [...]
Posted on June 23rd, 2009 by Editor
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USA State rep Strama proposes loan program for solar panels
State Rep. Mark Strama, D-Austin, told a House Energy Resources subcommittee that a solar power measure would create a loan system to help homeowners like him pay for pricey rooftop solar panels.
If the proposal becomes law, Strama said, it would “overcome the two biggest barriers [...]
Posted on June 23rd, 2009 by Editor
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HAWE HYDRAULICS COMPACT PUMP IDEAL FOR WIND POWER PLANTS
HAWE Hydraulics, supplier of controls to the mobile and industrial markets, announces the type KA power unit, the latest model in the HAWE Hydraulics product line.? The compact power unit type KA increases the service life of costly components such as gearboxes, rotor blades, towers and [...]
Posted on June 23rd, 2009 by Editor
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Panel Approves bill to help schools ‘go green’
Renewable energy seems to be all the buzz at the Statehouse this session,
as lawmakers offer bills designed to do everything from creating training programs
for the “new energy economy,” to requiring homebuilders to offer prospective
homebuyers a solar-power option.
Assistant House Majority Leader Andy Kerr, D-Lakewood, previewed the latest effort
to [...]
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Hassle-free drainback systems
from Energy Labs
Energy Labs introduces a revolutionary line of products that will increase your return on investment by saving time on installations.
Energy Labs’ drainback tanks are aesthetically superior and competitively priced. Available with or without internal heat exchangers, these uniquely designed products are fully assembled, resulting in easy installations and time saved.
Photo#5: [...]
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Norwegian Pension Fund Plans to invest $3 Billion
into
Environmental Investments
The government of Norway has proposed to the Parliament a plan
to establish a NOK 20bn ($3.1 billion) environmental investment program
within the Government Pension Fund.
The money will be spent on sustainable growth in emerging economies,
according to a statement from the government.
The program will target investments “that can [...]
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California’s 3-Year Drought Prompts Rain Harvesting Industry To Grow
On the surface, the news that Sierra snowpack measurements show water content at 81% of normal appears to be good news. But the Department of Water Resources (DWA) reports that the economic impacts of the California drought — now in its third year – will be [...]
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The successful Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS)
04/28/2009 – 04/30/2009
North America’s only production machining focused show – returns to the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH, April 28-30, 2009.
PMTS is an international gathering of manufacturers, suppliers and end users of products and services dedicated entirely to the production of precision machined products [...]
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HANNOVER MESSE 2009
04/20/2009 – 04/24/2009
The entire scope of innovative industrial technologies at a single event.
In 2009, 13 flagship fairs of international renown are being featured at HANNOVER MESSE as the world’s largest and most important showcase for industrial technology.
Among them is the brand new Wind trade fair. This year’s keynote theme at HANNOVER MESSE [...]
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EASTEC – The East Coast’s Largest Annual
Manufacturing Event with an energy focus
05/19/2009 – 05/21/2009
EASTEC 2009 was held May 19- 21, in W. Springfield, MA.
Even in a tough economy, manufacturing still matters.
And staying competitive couldn’t be more critical.
Since 1979, the EASTEC APEX (Advanced Productivity Exposition),
has been part of the East Coast manufacturing landscape.
This is [...]
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