Washington County Waterproofing and Foundation Repair Company Wins the Pittsburgh Business Ethics Award
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Washington County Waterproofing and Foundation Repair Company Wins the Pittsburgh Business Ethics Award
Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) March 06, 2013
Baker’s Waterproofing & Foundation Repair was thrilled to be awarded Winner of the Small Business category in 2012 for the Pittsburgh Business Ethics Award.
The Pittsburgh Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals presents the Pittsburgh Business Ethics Award. This award honors local companies that demonstrate a firm commitment to ethical practices in their day-to-day operations, philosophies and response to crises and challenges. The award is given to companies falling under three different size classifications (Small, Medium, and Large).
Previous winners included a literal ‘who’s who’ in Pittsburgh Companies including Honeywell Electronic Materials, Mascaro Construction, Sauereisen Inc, Consol Energy, General Carbide, Eat ‘n Park, #1 Cochran, IQ, Inc. FedEx, MARC USA, Handee Marts, MSA, Bombardier, Henne Jewelers, Kennametal, Duquesne Light Company, Healthy Performance, NOVA Chemicals Corporation, MEDRAD, Inc., Truefit Solutions, Respironics, Inc. P.J. Dick, G.S. Jones and Sons, PPG Industries, FreeMarkets Inc., Iris Technologies, Bayer Corporation, Stargate Industries, Tudi Mechanical Systems, Alcoa, Kennywood Entertainments, Inc., and Waller Corporation.
After being honored as a runner up in 2011 small company category, Baker’s Waterproofing & Foundation Repair was honored to win in the Small Business category for 2012.
About Bakers Waterproofing & Foundation Repair
Founded in 1975 by Tim Baker, Baker’s operates to address the needs of customers. Baker’s Waterproofing Co. has solved thousands of wet basements, foundation problems, and nasty crawl spaces too. Offering customized solutions to the needs of homeowners in Western PA, Eastern Ohio, Northern West Virginia, they have grown to be one of the largest waterproofing and foundation repair companies in the entire country. Many repair methods are patented and not available from other local contractors.
Run by second generation Owner and President Brian Baker, the company benefits from being led by someone that literally grew up in the industry. Beginning in 2012, Brian took over the role of President and Owner of Baker’s Waterproofing. Over the past 25+ years, Brian has played a major role in the growth and success of Baker’s. Brian started working during summers as an installation helper at the age of 13. Gaining experience each summer, he became valuable to the company for his hard work. After his graduation from The University of Pittsburgh, he came to work at Baker’s full time. With experience in Production, Sales and Management, as well as the advanced training at Basement Systems® Institute in Connecticut and Foundation Supportworks™ in Nebraska, Brian was well prepared to oversee all components of our organization. As Baker’s Waterproofing grows, Bakers continues to refine the operation, solidifying the company’s commitment to providing a great customer experience.
Brian Baker states: “Our main goal has always been to meet and exceed customer’s expectations. We know, finding a responsible and trustworthy contractor is challenging. Homeowners can rely on us for help, and we work hard to earn your trust before we can earn your business.”
With the awarding of this reputable award, Bakers Waterproofing & Foundation Repair renews its commitment to providing excellent customer service that is reliable, efficient, and fair. Throughout the Tri-State area of Western PA, Eastern Ohio and Northern West Virginia, homeowners can count on Bakers to provide access to expert service and award-winning products for basement waterproofing, foundation repair and crawl space encapsulation.
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East Coast Honda Receives Environmental Stewardship Award Presented by Southpoint Solutions as a Result of Completing Their Energy Efficient Lighting Project
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East Coast Honda Receives Environmental Stewardship Award Presented by Southpoint Solutions as a Result of Completing Their Energy Efficient Lighting Project
Myrtle Beach, SC (PRWEB) January 31, 2013
East Coast Honda, a Myrtle Beach area automobile dealership recently completed a project to upgrade their existing lighting systems to reduce electricity costs and improve lighting quality. At the same time their reduced electricity usage has resulted in less greenhouse gas emissions associated with electricity production.
Southpoint Solutions worked with East Coast Honda to develop and implement this project utilizing the patented technology of Orion Energy Systems. The existing lighting system, which consisted of over 146 inefficient high-intensity discharge (HID) light fixtures, was replaced with Orion’s high-intensity fluorescent (HIF) technology.
As a result of the project, East Coast Honda expects to cut its light-related electricity usage, and associated costs, by almost 70 percent. An added benefit is that lower electricity usage means less fossil fuel emissions associated with electricity production. By completing this project, East Coast Honda has indirectly reduced the amount of air pollution by 303.9 tons which has an equivalent impact of saving 37,745 gallons of gasoline annually or planting 83 acres of trees.
Honda is driving to align themselves with their environmental missions set forth in 1992. They have made it a mission to preserve the health of humans and the environment. Honda has opened three LEED Green-Building certified facilities with a total of 11 LEED certified facilities.
Kirt Cahill, the controller for East Coast Honda, said “We considered four other vendors that proposed systems that included LED and induction technology, but felt that Orion’s high-intensity fluorescent fixtures were the best fit for their needs. Not only did they fit their needs, but there was a price advantage with the Orion product.”
East Coast Honda is the greater Myrtle Beach Honda dealer with a mission to make every customer a customer for life by consistently providing world class services. For more information, visit http://www.eastcoastcars.net.
Southpoint Solutions, LLC. is an energy services company whose mission is to help commercial and industrial companies reduce energy costs and achieve environmental objectives by developing and implementing turnkey energy efficiency projects consisting primarily of high-performance, energy-efficient lighting platforms, intelligent wireless control systems and direct renewable solar technology. For more information, visit http://www.SouthpointSolutions.com.
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Tidal Today: Leading Tidal Energy Companies Nominated for International Tidal Energy Award
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Tidal Today: Leading Tidal Energy Companies Nominated for International Tidal Energy Award
London, UK (PRWEB) November 09, 2011
Top tidal energy companies, pioneering new technology and solutions for the emerging tidal energy sector, have been selected as finalists for the 2nd International Tidal Energy Awards ceremony, as part of the 5th International Tidal Energy Summit at the Victoria Park Plaza, London on Tuesday 22nd November.
Forming a part of the initial advisory board were Stephen Wyatt of the Carbon trust, John Griffiths of EMEC and Andrew Baldock of Black & Veatch.
Tidal Today has said the winners will be selected by popular vote from the delegates attending the Summit on Tuesday 22nd and then awarded their status during the Awards ceremony. With 7 different award categories in the offering, the finalists are all keen to be recognised by the industry for their progress, status and developments to date.
The categories and finalists are listed below in no particular order:
MOST EFFECTIVE TIDAL ENERGY PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR
Scotrenewables Tidal Power
Voith Hydro Ocean Energy Technologies, BAUER Renewables, UoE and Mojo Maritime (monopile subsea drilling)
Minesto
NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
Flumill
Tidal Energy Limited
Scotrenewables Tidal Power
TIDAL ENERGY COMPETITIVENESS
Tidal Generation Limited (Rolls Royce)
Scotrenewables Tidal Power
Marine Current Turbines
TIDAL ENERGY ENGINEERING FIRM OF THE YEAR
Mojo Maritime
BAUER Renewables
MacArtney
TIDAL ENERGY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Martin Wright
Angela Robotham
Gareth Davies
TIDAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION
Minesto
Bluewater Energy Services
BAUER Renewables
TIDAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR
SmartMotor
MacArtney
BAUER Renewables
After an exciting year of developments in the industry, Tidal Today is pleased to facilitate these awards to recognise innovation and excellence in this emergent sector.
Jon Harman, Director of Tidal Today boasts that “The International Tidal Energy Summit has become the annual meeting place for the tidal energy community. We’re again thrilled to host these Awards and happy that the industry will get to select their winners.”
For more details about the finalists and the Awards, please visit:
http://www.tidaltoday.com/tidal-conference/awards.shtml
If you have any questions about the judging process or the awards ceremony in general, please feel free to Contact:
Jon Harman
Tidal Today
tel. +44 (0)207 375 7577
email. jon(at)tidaltoday(dot)com
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SEPA Announces 2011 Solar Business Achievement Award Winners
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SEPA Announces 2011 Solar Business Achievement Award Winners
Dallas, TX (PRWEB) October 18, 2011
The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) announced the results of the 2011 SEPA Solar Business Achievement Awards. The SEPA Board of Directors and staff are proud to recognize these utilities and solar partners who are proactively increasing the percentage of the nation’s energy mix generated by solar energy.
Presentation of the awards was made in conjunction with Solar Power International 2011, which is jointly presented by SEPA and the Solar Energy Industries Association.
“2011 has been a watershed year for the addition of solar electricity onto the grid thanks to leadership, creative thinking and collaboration from all corners of the utility and solar industries,” said SEPA President and CEO, Julia Hamm. “Armando J. Olivera, our 2011 Utility CEO of the Year, personifies these qualities better than anyone, and is an outstanding example of a leader who understands the vital and ever-growing role utilities play in expanding U.S. solar markets.
“Thanks to the vision and leadership of Armando and others like him, solar power has advanced from a niche market in the sunny Southwest to a growing portion of utility portfolios across the nation.”
Winners of the 2011 SEPA Solar Business Achievement Awards are:
Utility CEO of the Year: Armando J. Olivera, Florida Power & Light Company
Under the leadership of President and CEO Armando Olivera, Florida Light & Power Company (FPL) has built more solar power than any other utility in the U.S. To achieve this in Florida, which has resisted enacting a Renewable Portfolio Standard, FPL worked with the state’s Legislature and Public Service Commission to enable the groundbreaking investment in 110 MW of solar generating capacity. In the span of three years, from 2008 to 2010, FPL built two solar photovoltaic (PV) projects — a 25 MW array in DeSoto County and a 10 MW array at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center — and the world’s first utility-scale hybrid plant, connecting a 75 MW solar thermal array to and existing combined-cycle natural gas plant in Martin County.
Utility Solar Portfolio Leadership Award: Sacramento Municipal Utility District
With a variety of net metering, virtual net metering and grid connected programs, Sacramento Municipal Utility District’s (SMUD) PV efforts result in a wide mix of residential and commercial solar opportunities. Seven distinct offers in the SMUD portfolio have helped spread solar power across homes and businesses in Sacramento. Under the SolarSmart New Homes program more than 850 new solar homes have been built, with another 2,500 under contract, sustaining it as the largest new-home PV program in the country. The Residential Retrofit program is responsible for generating 3.18 MW on more than 2,000 customers’ homes that now take advantage of net metering, thanks to rooftop PV. The Commercial Retrofit program helped install more than 16 MW on rooftops for businesses such as Aerojet, REI, Kohl’s and Costco. Home renters now have an opportunity to utilize the benefits of solar power through the SolarShares program that installed 1 MW of grid-connected solar power in .5 kW – 4 kW virtual net metered increments. The Low Income Multi-Family Solar program is responsible for a 500 kW system at a 160-unit low-income complex in Citrus Heights, CA, with 6 MW still in the pipeline. In addition to these innovative programs, SMUD’s Community Solar project raises money from existing customers, voluntarily, to help install solar power on local community buildings such as the Sacramento Zoo, SPCA and Habitat for Humanity. All told, there is something for everyone who wants to go solar in Sacramento.
Utility Innovation in Solar Program Design : Two Recipients — Salt River Project; Tucson Electric Power
Salt River Project (SRP) is the third-largest public power utility in the country, serving nearly 950,000 electric customers through a variety of resources. The SRP Community Solar program brings solar power to schools and residential customers without the upfront costs and maintenance required for rooftop systems. Schools and residential customers are able to purchase blocks of solar energy generated at the 20 MW Copper Crossing Solar Ranch through this innovative program. The first of its kind in the Valley of the Sun, Community Solar empowers SRP customers to make an energy choice that reduces carbon emissions while expanding renewable energy resources. Participating school districts will also receive access to solar educational materials and a web portal that will allow students to learn about the benefits of solar energy. SRP plans to add additional solar plants to meet future demand.
Tucson Electric Power’s (TEP) Bright Tucson Community Solar Program allows customers to purchase energy from local solar arrays in 150 kWh blocks, designed to target customers who are unable to purchase their own solar system. The program allows customers to sign up for any number of blocks at a cost of $ 3.00 per block per month, up to their average monthly consumption. The program adjusts the energy portion of their bill for up to 20 years, and offsets a proportional amount of the purchased power and fuel adjustor surcharge as well as the RPS surcharges. The program started accepting its first Community Solar Program customers in February 2011 using the output from a TEP 1.6 MW solar array. The Bright Tucson Community Solar Program offers an easy and innovative way for TEP customers to tap into Tucson’s abundant sunshine to meet their daily energy needs.
Utility Community Outreach and Public Awareness: Pacific Gas and Electric Company
To help raise the awareness and utilization of solar power in California, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) continually educates its customers about the value of this clean, renewable energy source. Through 43 webinars and on-site classes, PG&E reached more than a thousand individuals, educating them on topics such as solar basics, the financial implications of installing solar and the various California solar initiatives. PG&E also partnered with Diablo Valley College to offer an innovative, hands-on Solar Water Heating course to candidates with valid contractor’s licenses, including many who have begun to offer solar water heating services. In October 2010, PG&E launched an integrated, multi-touch outreach campaign with 278,000 direct mail pieces, online banner ads, search engine marketing, and two 5-minute television segments highlighting the financial and environmental benefits of solar and promoted available incentive programs. Thirty-eight thousand customers responded to the campaign with some level of engagement. In addition to the many education and outreach activities, PG&E also partners with local governments to increase solar adoption through events such as the Sonoma County Solar Energy and Efficiency Fair and the UC Berkeley Energy for Sustainability Planning and Policy panel.
Solar Partner of the Year: Arizona State University
Arizona State University’s (ASU) commitment to solar energy is unparalleled. ASU’s relationship with its local utility, Arizona Public Service (APS) has proven to be a successful partnership in accelerating the university’s solar program. ASU is setting itself apart from other public universities by installing more than 10 MW of solar on three of its campuses in the Phoenix metro area, providing the university with clean power while accelerating the growth of the solar industry in the state. ASU requires that each installation have the ability to collect, analyze and display performance data. APS commends ASU not only for its leadership in adopting solar energy, but also for comprehensively improving efficiency and reporting of each system. ASU’s solar installations are facilitated, in part, by the APS Renewable Energy Incentive Program.
ABOUT SEPA
The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) is an educational non-profit dedicated to helping utilities integrate solar power into their energy portfolios for the benefit of the utility, its customers and the public good. With more than 1000 utility and solar industry members, SEPA provides unbiased utility solar market intelligence, up-to-date information about technologies and business models, and peer-to-peer interaction. From hosting national events to one-on-one counseling, SEPA helps utilities make smart solar decisions. For more information, visit http://www.solarelectricpower.org.
Contact:
Don Lintvet
(301) 237-9940
dlintvet(at)solarelectricpower(dot)org
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ReNew Life?s Ultimate Flora 50 Billion Earns a Second Better Nutrition Magazine Best of Supplements Award
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ReNew Life’s Ultimate Flora 50 Billion Earns a Second Better Nutrition Magazine Best of Supplements Award
Clearwater, FL (PRWEB) October 06, 2011
ReNew Life Formula’s bestselling Ultimate Flora Critical Care 50 Billion receives Better Nutrition magazine’s Best of Supplements 2011 Award in the competitive probiotic category for the second year in a row.
Notable Supplement Resource
Since 1938, Better Nutrition has provided health food consumers with the latest in health and supplement information. Their selective Best of Supplements Awards are given annually to the top natural supplements and offer a concise list of products that set the standard for excellence and efficacy.
Better Nutrition calls on a team of natural health physicians, health writers, and retail experts to select just 60 supplements from among hundreds as the best in their categories. Supplements are judged on ingredient quality, formula ingenuity, product reviews, and consumer popularity. “These are products that can change your life!” says Nicole Brechka, Better Nutrition magazine’s Editor in Chief.
Probiotics Among America’s Top Supplement Picks
“We’ve seen a real surge in probiotic use over the past decade,” says Brenda Watson, ReNew Life President, co-founder, and national digestive health expert. “People are so much better informed than they used to be about the power of a balanced digestive system for their overall health and about the central role probiotics play in that balance.”
A growing number of products on store shelves now feature probiotics—from functional foods and fortified juices to specialized probiotic supplements such as Ultimate Flora Critical Care 50 Billion.
Ultimate Flora 50 Billion Singled Out for Excellence
Renew Life offers a specialized Ultimate Flora probiotic supplement line which also won a Best of Supplements Award in 2009. These formulas address constipation relief, vaginal yeast balance, immune support, and advanced digestive support. Known as the “Digestive Care Company,” ReNew Life is consistently recognized for its probiotic formulations and its health education materials that make it a consumer favorite.
“Our Ultimate Flora Critical Care 50 Billion probiotic is an ideal daily digestive health supplement that we’ve seen recommended by retailers and consumers time and time again,” says Brenda Watson. “We’re honored that Better Nutrition has singled it for a second Best of Supplements Award.”
“Today, there are many probiotic products out there,” says Watson. “Our advantage at ReNew Life is our total dedication to digestive health and to probiotic science in particular. Our customers can be confident they’re getting the best when they take a ReNew Life Ultimate Flora product.”
Ultimate Flora Critical Care 50 Billion offers some distinct advantages for consumers:
Superior potency, high bifido bacteria formula with 50 billion live probiotic cultures per serving
Multiple strains as found in the human body to better match the body’s bacterial footprint
Delayed release capsules for effective nutrient delivery to the gut
Formulated to focus on troublesome digestion
Dairy and gluten free for those with sensitivities
About Renew Life
Named America’s No. 1 Digestive Care and Cleansing Company by SPINS, ReNew Life Formulas was founded in 1997 by Brenda Watson and Stan Watson and offers a full spectrum of natural digestive care products and functional foods. Each ReNew Life product is made from only the finest raw ingredients. The company’s analysis, educational materials, customer service, and superior manufacturing practices all set the benchmark for others in the industry. Above all, ReNew Life is dedicated to helping their customers achieve and maintain optimal health, increase energy, and enhance their mental clarity.
For additional information on Ultimate Flora Critical Care 50 Billion and other ReNew Life products, contact bcooper(at)renewlife(dot)com.
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Students Compete in Prestigious Scholarship Competition With Unlimited Award Potential, Renewable Energy Benefits
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Students Compete in Prestigious Scholarship Competition With Unlimited Award Potential, Renewable Energy Benefits
Lexington, MI (PRWEB) August 26, 2010
In a first of its kind award, The US Renewable Energy Association has announced it will provide all profits for the 2011 calendar year in the form of one or more college scholarships. While more of a class project, students from across the US will register to enter the competition by October 10, 2010, and entire high schools or colleges may enter to compete. This decision is designed to jump start a slow moving industry in the wake of government indecisiveness and mixed support for renewable energy initiatives. The number and value of the scholarships will be dependent on USREA profits in 2011, which will be based on the initiative and results of scholarship competition participants.
The USREA asks students the question; what would your business class, web design class, renewable energy class or individual student(s) do to create the next Facebook-like phenomenon in the form of the US Renewable Energy Association? Help to create the next success in the renewable industry and reap the rewards. There are virtually no limits on what can be done as long as the good image and reputation of the USREA are maintained. Only comprehensive proposals will be accepted.
The idea is simple. Contribute to the success of the US Renewable Energy Association, and students, their class or their school may be awarded one or many scholarships with a total value from $ 1 to millions. Value will be based on total net dollars generated at the US Renewable Energy Association during the 2011 calendar year. If the USREA becomes the next Facebook-like phenomenon via the competition, there’s no telling how high the award could be.
According to Gerald Zack, USREA President and CEO, “We decided to come up with a “Big Bang” idea that would accomplish a number of objectives in a down economy. 1. Get significant student participation in the renewable energy industry. 2. Promote infinite creativity. 3. Provide maximum publicity. 4. Provide quick results. 5. Provide students a significant incentive. 6. Grow the US Renewable Energy Association. 7. Identify the talent we wish to associate with in the future. While this is no small order, there is such creativity and enthusiasm for R.E., I know there will be some game changing ideas from the competition.”
About USREA
The US Renewable Energy Association is a for profit member based association that promotes, educates, informs and connects renewable enthusiasts to industry professionals with discounts on products and services.
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