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Ocean Renewable Energy Group 2012 Annual Conference
Friday, February 3rd, 2012OREG 2012 Annual Conference
Turning Potential Into Reality
September 13 & 14, 2012
Westin Nova Scotian Hotel ● Halifax, Nova Scotia
The 2011 Annual Conference marked the release and launch of the Canadian Marine Renewable Energy Technology Roadmap. This year’s event will create an opportunity to put the Roadmap’s proposed actions into reality—turning Canada’s marine energy potential into a thriving global industry that will lead to new economic opportunities and a sustainable energy source for future generations. Through collaborating, incubating, and capitalizing on Canada’s strengths we can realize the collective vision for 2,000 MW globally to be installed with Canadian industry by 2030.
To learn more and for registration please click through here Ocean Renewable Energy Group.
Suzlon gets 31.5MW wind turbine order from Sprott Power
Thursday, June 16th, 2011Suzlon Wind Energy has received an engineering, procurement, construction order from Sprott Power Corp to supply 15 S97-2.1 MW wind turbines for its wind power project in Nova Scotia, Canada.
The project which is currently under development is slated for completion in March 2012.
At full capacity, the project will produce enough energy to power more than 11,000 Canadian homes.
Read more here Suzlon gets 31.5MW wind turbine order from Sprott Power
Canada announces green energy funds
Monday, February 28th, 2011OTTAWA – The federal government announced Sunday it will spend up to $63.8 million for clean and renewable energy projects across the country that it says will help reduce the country’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Minister of Natural Resources Christian Paradis made the announcement during a visit to a company which produces ethanol fuel, just east of Montreal.
The federal government is giving further support to clean energy. Read more at Canada announces green energy funds.
Ottawa reiterates $43m energy plan – Business – TheChronicleHerald.ca
Friday, January 21st, 2011The federal government re-announced $43 million in funding for renewable energy projects in Nova Scotia on Thursday.
The Abercrombie Point pulp mill received $28.1 million in funding for three projects that will reduce odour emissions, improve energy efficiency and environmental performance at the mill, announced Central Nova MP Peter MacKay, also the federal defence minister. Read more here Ottawa reiterates $43m energy plan.
Land and Sea explores algae’s use as fuel
Sunday, January 9th, 2011Algae are amazing and “one of the most promising sources of green fuel anywhere on the planet,” he says sitting in the Halifax office of Tell Tale Productions with producer Peill.
A documentary on the potential of using Algae as a biofuel feedstock has been produced. it features the $5M green fuel project based in Halifax. Read more here Land and Sea explores algae’s use as fuel
Roadmap report points way to lower emission trucking in Canada
Friday, January 7th, 2011The Canadian Natural Gas Vehicle Alliance (CNGVA) today welcomed the release of a roundtable report on natural gas use in the transportation sector. The deployment roadmap report highlights the competitiveness and environmental benefits of introducing natural gas for trucking along key corridors and for urban fleets in Canada.
Read more about the report and the benefits of natural gas here roadmap report points way to lower emission
Atlantic Canada power deal reshapes market
Thursday, November 18th, 2010Atlantic Canada will see a fundamental reshaping of its electricity market as a result of a $6.2-billion deal between Newfoundland and Labrador’s Nalcor Energy and Halifax-based Emera Inc.
A major deal leading to expanding regional ties in the power market was announced yesterday in the Atlantic provinces. The agreement will lead to a reduction of green house gas emissions by 17% by 2020 according to the announcement made. Read more here in the Globe and Mail story. Atlantic Canada power deal
Ottawa commits to investing $20 million in Nova Scotia tidal energy project
Sunday, November 14th, 2010The federal government has committed to spending $20 million on tidal energy projects in the Bay of Fundy, a move that will help Canada become a “clean energy superpower,” Defence Minister Peter MacKay said Sunday.
Its great to see that the Government is putting funds into Ocean energy, in this case Tidal technology. As Ocean energy is still at an early stage of development, government support is well needed. Read more here about how Canada is taking the lead also in subsea grid connections Ottawa commits to investing
Nova Scotia joins Canada’s green energy club
Monday, August 23rd, 2010Nova Scotia has been quietly setting out ambitious targets for green energy, targets that surpass California’s. The Premier was even recently presented an award, at the Copenhagen meetings last December, for making North America’s first law on hard capping carbon emissions. Climate change is clearly important for the province that historically has strong links to coal. See more.
Possible sale of Confederation Power in Q3
Monday, June 21st, 2010Confederation Power has been awarded three power purchase agreements totaling 37 MW of contracted wind output this quarter. Along with other activity, these cross-country deals in Ontario, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia have brought potential buyers to their door and value to First Asset PowerGen Fund, which invested in Confederation. For details, click here.
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Marketwire – Alternative Energy
- Avista Corp. Board Increases Common Stock Dividend February 3, 2012
- BC Bioenergy Network Invests $1.5 M in Fraser Richmond Soil and Fibre "Energy Garden"-an Innovative Organic Waste to Energy Demonstration February 3, 2012
- TRC to Host Conference Call to Discuss Second-Quarter Fiscal 2012 Financial Results on February 8 February 3, 2012
- Infrastructure Project Investment Key to Recovery Falling Short Globally February 3, 2012
- Ceradyne, Inc. to Release Fourth-Quarter Financial Results on Thursday, February 16, 2012 February 3, 2012
- AlumiFuel Power's PBIS Products Well Received at AMS Annual Meeting February 3, 2012
- Xicato to Present at SSL Investor Forum During Strategies in Light USA 2012 February 2, 2012
- EnSave, Inc. and Ecology and Environment, Inc. Launch Farm Energy Management Service February 2, 2012
- enXco Service Corporation Signs O&M Agreement With TPW Petersburg Wind Farm February 2, 2012
- Announcing the 2012 International Biomass Conference & Expo Agenda February 2, 2012
Globe Newswire
- EMG's Gas Supply To Israel Interrupted Due To Mandatory Shut Down Procedure After an Explosion in the Egyptian National Grid in the Sinai February 5, 2012TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 5, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ampal-American Israel Corporation (Nasdaq: AMPL), a holding company in the business of acquiring and managing interests in various businesses, announced today that it has been advised by East Mediterranean Gas Co. ("EMG"), in which Ampal has a 12.5% interest, that around 01:00 last night there was […]
- Micron Technology Appoints Mark Durcan as Chief Executive Officer, Director February 4, 2012BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 4, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:MU), today announced the appointment of D. Mark Durcan as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company. Mr. Durcan will also serve as a Director on Micron's Board of Directors. The appointments come after the company reported that Steven R. Appleton, longtime Micron Chairman […]
- Grand County Winter Sports Carnival Ends February 11, 2012 February 4, 2012GRANBY, Colo., Feb. 4, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Grand Winter Sports Carnival, the largest and longest winter carnival in the Rockies, ends Feb. 11 with a bang. […]
- Heritage Oaks Bancorp to Present at Fig Partners 3rd Annual West Coast CEO Forum February 4, 2012PASO ROBLES, Calif., Feb. 3, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heritage Oaks Bancorp (Nasdaq:HEOP), parent company of Heritage Oaks Bank, today announced plans to participate in the Fig Partners 3rd Annual West Coast CEO Forum. Ms. Simone Lagomarsino, President and CEO of Heritage Oaks Bancorp will participate on the "Central California Banks" panel on Febr […]
- Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation to Acquire Davidson Trust Company, Devon PA February 4, 2012BRYN MAWR, Pa., Feb. 3, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation (Nasdaq:BMTC) (the "Corporation"), parent of The Bryn Mawr Trust Company (the "Bank"), today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Davidson Trust Company (the "Company") from Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc. and memb […]
- Precision Castparts Corp. Presents Business Update at the Cowen 33nd Annual Aerospace and Defense Conference 2012 February 4, 2012PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 3, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mark Donegan, chairman and chief executive officer of Precision Castparts Corp. (NYSE:PCP), will discuss current business conditions at the 33rd Cowen Aerospace/Defense Conference in New York City on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at 8:55am ET. […]
- Pilgrim's Publishes Inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report February 3, 2012GREELEY, Colo., Feb. 3, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pilgrim's, the second largest poultry company in the world, has announced the release of its 2012 Corporate Responsibility Report, the organization's first published summary of its programs for animal welfare, community involvement, food safety, recycling, water conservation and more. […]
- Toll Brothers, Inc. Announces Exchange Offer for Certain Outstanding Debt Securities February 3, 2012HORSHAM, Pa., Feb. 3, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers Finance Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL) (www.tollbrothers.com), announced today that it has commenced a registered exchange offer to exchange new 5.875% Senior Notes due February 15, 2022 (the "New Notes") for any and all of its currently outstanding 6.8 […]
- Radio Station Settles Lawsuit With Pro Basketball League February 3, 2012CHICAGO, Feb. 3, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Premier Basketball League (PBL) is pleased to announce it has finalized a settlement with KMGZ-Magic 95 Radio regarding unfounded and defamatory claims of alleged misconduct in calling fouls made by a radio announcer during a live broadcast of the PBL Championship Game played in Lawton, Oklahoma on April 18, 2011 […]
- Construction Begins on Daigle House Apartments February 3, 2012LAFAYETTE, La., Feb. 3, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Affiliated Blind of Louisiana Training Center, BancorpSouth Bank, and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) are pleased to announce that construction has begun on the Daigle House Apartments in Lafayette, Louisiana. […]