Archive for June, 2009

SunPower Urges Homeowners and Businesses to ‘SeizeToday’ with Affordable, Attainable Solar Power

June 4, 20009 – SunPower Corp. (Nasdaq: SWPRA, SPWRB), a manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels and solar systems, has launched a new dialogue and marketing campaign to make the promise of solar power a reality for everyday Americans.  SunPower manufactures solar technology, which is now attainable thanks to financing options offered through the [...]

DumpThePump Day, June 18, 2009

Jun 4, 2009 – Thursday, June 18, 2009 is NATIONAL DUMP THE PUMP DAY.  Call 1-800-234-RIDE [1-800-234-7433].  Ride public transportation.  It is an easy way to save money, conserve gasoline & reduce harmful greenhouse gases.  Join millions of commuters across the nation and leave your car at home and ride the bus or train.  SAVE [...]

Rethinking New Transmission For Renewables

Jun 2, 2009 – Ralph Izzo, Chairman, CEO & President of New Jersey-based PSEG stated, “The governors of 10 eastern states, many with strong records on environmental policy, recently sent a message to Congress that turned some heads. It focused on proposed legislation to create an electric transmission superhighway to bring wind power from the [...]

Forbes reports on “The Business Of Tracking Carbon”

Jun 3, 2009 – Rebecca Buckman reports in Forbes that “..the software industry is creating technology to marshal data about companies’ carbon emissions and use of natural resources, like water and coal–with an eye toward helping them use less.” “One company trying to capitalize on the trend, Hara Software, officially launches its product Monday. The [...]

Worldwide Energy and Manufacturing Announces First USA Solar Order and UL Certification

Jun 3, 2009 – Worldwide Energy and Manufacturing USA, Inc. (OTC BB:WEMU.OB), a U.S.-based China manufacturing company specializing in products for customers in the industries of solar energy, aerospace, wireless telecommunications, medical equipment and automotive, announced its first solar module shipment in the United States. The order was for a high-end residential villa in the [...]

PSEG Environmental Education Grants Still Available

June 3, 2009 – Teachers interested in vying for one of PSEG’s Environmental Education Grants have a few more days to work on their applications.  Company officials announced a one week extension and said that applications must be postmarked by Friday, June 12, 2009.  Teachers who can successfully link their students’ understanding of math, science, [...]