Today, West Hartford-based Legrand announced a more than 20 percent reduction in energy intensity as the result of its first year as part of a Department of Energy program to promote energy efficiency, realize energy and cost savings and spur job creation for communities across the United States.
Walmart’s plans were spurred, in part, by a 2008 initiative of Governor Deval Patrick to encourage the use of alternative energy at large retail buildings where flat roofs would be ideal for solar projects.
German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz is working on developing hydrogen fuel cell technology to launch in 2014.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy seems to have ignored large sectors of the economy in deciding to tout Connecticut’s historical gems over elements of its environment in rolling out the state’s much-anticipated branding campaign, part of a $27 million initiative they hope will generate three times as much in tourism revenues over the next two years. Leave a comment and tell us what sector you’re in and why you think Connecticut’s tourism campaign should have considered you.
The Connecticut Light & Power Company will recoup part of your investment in renewable energy projects like rooftop solar panels and fuel cells by selling renewable energy certificates to the utilities.
Linde North America, the company responsible for the hydrogen vehicle fueling systems, says its design moves from demonstration project to providing a real commercial solution for a real market and real customers.
Earnings Total $0.22 per Share in the Quarter Maine Water Acquisition Completed. Connecticut Water Service, Inc. announced income of $1.9 million, or $0.22 per basic common share, on total revenues of $20.2 million in the first quarter of 2012. Click for more on this story.
On Earth Day the company released its first Corporate Responsibility Report. The Corporate Sustainability Report highlights the success of the Company in conducting its business operations in a manner that respects the natural environment and values service to customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.
HP and Staples are encouraging New Haven-area consumers and small businesses to recycle responsibly with a new program that will accept a broad range of gadgets, regardless of where they were originally bought and regardless of the brand-name logo on the outside. Electronics can be dropped off and recycled for FREE at any Staples store.
Established in 2008 Renewable Resources has supplied an extensive number of homes and businesses with renewable energy. They have system designers, energy consultants and a team of installation engineers.
Utilizing Groupon Grassroots’ collective action model through April 22, Groupon subscribers can pledge support for the Save the Sound initiative in increments of $12, with each $300 providing the funding needed to buy 25 plants for a habitat restoration planting to help keep Long Island Sound a place of recreation and enjoyment for all to enjoy. Click on this environmental headline for more on this story.
A state-backed program designed to make it more affordable for Connecticut residents to install photovoltaic solar electric systems at their homes has attracted considerable interest.
Apricus, a Branford-based manufacturer of solar and hydronic heating projects, is one of two local companies that have teamed up to meet and exceed the requirements of the Buy American Act and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
GlassDharma’s Glass Straws are helping sippers across the globe say “No Thanks!” to plastic straws. Known for their uniqueness, strength, and beauty, GlassDharma straws are about the best straws and promote healthy living while promoting a healthy world with a “touch of glass.”
FuelCell Energy reported total revenues for the first quarter of 2012 of $31.3 million compared to $28.1 million in the same period last year. Product sales and revenues in the first quarter increased 15 percent to $29.6 million compared to $25.8 million in the prior year quarter, due to increasing demand for Direct FuelCell power plants, components and installation services.
Tony Eason, owner of Elektron Solar, a Westport business that specializes in solar photovoltaic system installations, wants to build a solar-powered electric vehicle charging station on an electrical shed in the town-owned lot on Elm Street.
Environmental Headlines apologizes for the advertising techniques used on the Register’s website. We still thought it an important enough story to link to this morning. I received an ad for a video plug in but was able to press the “back” button on my browser to return to the story. The state has issued a
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The change in ownership is not expected to have any effect on Millstone’s day-to-day operations, said Ken Holt, Dominion spokesman. The Day reports.
The sale of AES Thames to a buyer who planned to dismantle and decommission the power plant has stalled, giving the town hope that the plant could continue to generate property taxes. Mayor Ronald K. McDaniel Jr. confirmed Wednesday that the salvage bidder, a subsidiary of BTU Solutions, could not come to terms on a
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It seems almost anticlimactic now that Connecticut regulators have finally started holding hearings this week on the Northeast Utilities-NSTAR merger. Dan Haar of The Hartford Courant reports.
