American Solar Direct Among Top Residential Companies to Watch for in 2013: GTM Research; California-Based Residential Solar Firm Reports Steady Quarterly Growth
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American Solar Direct Among Top Residential Companies to Watch for in 2013: GTM Research; California-Based Residential Solar Firm Reports Steady Quarterly Growth
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 26, 2013
American Solar Direct (ASD) was named as one the top five residential solar installers to watch in 2013 by GTM Research in their article published March 25, 2013.
With residential solar installations up by 62 percent last year and California expected to remain the leading state for solar in 2013, American Solar Direct remains ideally positioned to continue strong growth as an ideal choice for homeowners in the Golden State.
“The story of American Solar Direct is one of a successful business model with demonstrated results,” said CEO Brennan Mulcahy. “As a one-stop solution, we are unique because we do it all in-house: From our superior customer service focus, to our easy financing solutions, to our long-term care and maintenance of the system. Harnessing the sun’s power has never been easier.”
GTM Research, a division of Greentech Media, provides critical and timely market analysis in the form of research reports, data services, advisory services and strategic consulting.
In this week’s article, GTM Research said American Solar Direct is one of the few top-20 installers that has experienced consistent positive quarter-over-quarter growth since it began installing residential systems in 2010. Since it was formed in fall 2009 by leaders in the energy industry, ASD serves residents in southern and northern California from multiple strategic regional service centers.
About American Solar Direct
American Solar Direct is a full-service solar provider, offering affordable solar system leases as well as purchase agreements. American Solar Direct includes design, permitting, installation, and project management services in each flat rate contract. Through its fixed-rate solar lease program, ASD offers homeowners the ability to generate their own clean, renewable power and take control of their electricity prices.
Homeowners interested in solar power may contact ASD at 855-SOLAR55 (or 888-825-1856) to get started with a free, no-obligation in-home analysis. Job candidates may view our current openings at http:// http://www.americansolardirect.com/Careers/Careers.aspx.
For more information, contact media(at)americansolardirect(dot)com.
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Construction Connection Promotes Jobs in Domestic Energy Sector, Helps Companies Find Quality Candidates
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Construction Connection Promotes Jobs in Domestic Energy Sector, Helps Companies Find Quality Candidates
Dallas, TX (PRWEB) December 27, 2012
The online community-based website ConstrucitonConnection.com announces a new initiative to promote jobs in the energy sector as more companies come to them seeking well-qualified candidates. The industry-specific networking and hiring website allows companies to post jobs looking for professionals at all levels in all areas of the construction industry, but the number of jobs in energy continues to grow as we enter 2013.
End of year reports are promising continued growth in the construction industry in 2013, specifically in the energy sector. In states like Texas, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Illinois and Michigan more and more companies are hiring again. People are already referring to the expected period of growth as a manufacturing renaissance, thanks in part to the US energy production boom, and jobs for skilled workers are being created every day. These new jobs will reinvigorate the US’ domestic oil and gas production, but there are also jobs being created in the growing sustainable and renewable energy industries.
While energy and building companies are seeking quality candidates for large-scale construction projects, Co-Founders of Construction Connection Kent Leighton and Suzanne Breistol are also working to promote individuals looking for jobs.
“It’s great to see so many hiring opportunities again,” says Leighton. “It’s been difficult to find work in the industry for quite a while, but this big push for domestic energy production is creating jobs for people in our industry and so many others.”
By registering and filling out the free online profile, individuals gain exposure to some of the top construction companies in the US. The patent-pending matching system that Construction Connection was built around allows individuals to highlight their specific skills and expertise, so companies can easily find the right person for the job.
Companies also enjoy many advantages on ConstructionConnection.com that are not offered on similar sites. After registering and completing their free company profile, a unique URL and landing page are created for every company member. This is a valuable feature especially for small to mid-sized companies that do not have big marketing budgets. With a page on ConstructionConnection.com, businesses are exposed to over 45,000 registered members on the site, in addition to over 100,000 people the site reaches via their social media initiatives. Plus, companies can post an unlimited number of jobs for free, enjoy access to a pool of experienced and relevant applicants, and have at their fingertips educational resources through articles and Construction Connection’s partners.
One such company, Martin Construction, Inc. based in Gladstone, ND, recently took advantage of Construction Connection’s initiative to promote jobs related to energy. To fill positions working on new projects in the energy sector, Martin Construction posted jobs seeking a heavy equipment mechanic and a scraper operator. Jobs like these were few and far between in years past, so Leighton and Breistol are delighted to help individuals and companies find each other.
“We believe 2013 will be a big year in our market, and we’re going to be doing everything we can to help companies and individuals find what they’re looking for,” Breistol proclaims. Though the site has grown tremendously in the last year, both Leighton and Breistol take part in delivering exceptional customer service. The Co-Founders frequently call members to help them with registration, posting a job, searching a job or whatever it is they might need. “Whether you’re a skilled tradesman looking for a job, or a business looking for a subcontractor or account manager, we’re here to help.”
Construction Connection was created out of a need for a more effective and streamlined way for construction industry professionals to find the right jobs or hire new, qualified employees and to find answers and solutions to run their businesses more successfully. Construction Connection is a patent-pending, one-of-a-kind profile creating / matchmaking system that delivers effective results. The founders of Construction Connection, both industry professionals themselves, have a passion for connecting people with experts in the industry to help them find smart business solutions; they encourage experts to share their knowledge and act as resources for others. In addition to the networking system, Construction Connection provides free educational resources, so industry professionals can spend as little as 5 minutes at a time learning something new that could enhance their professional careers and grow their businesses. Construction Connection saves you time, money and aggravation by matching people to people, people to companies, companies to people, and companies to companies.
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Electronics Companies Still Must Eliminate Dirty Energy from Supply Chain – Greenpeace
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Electronics Companies Still Must Eliminate Dirty Energy from Supply Chain – Greenpeace
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) November 19, 2012
Global electronic companies must do more to end the use of climate changing dirty energy in their manufacturing and supply chains, according to a report released today by Greenpeace International.
While these companies have made progress at removing toxic chemicals from the mobile phones, computers and tablets they produce, their manufacturing and supply chains are still too heavily dependent on dirty energy sources that are contributing to climate change.
Greenpeace International’s 18th version of the Guide to Greener Electronics [1] ranked 16 electronics companies based on their commitment and progress in three environmental criteria: Energy and Climate, Greener Products and Sustainable Operations.
“The next big environmental challenge for consumer electronics companies is to reduce their carbon pollution,” said Greenpeace International IT analyst Casey Harrell. “Consumers have stated that they want greener electronics, which means high functioning gadgets that are built and powered by renewable energy.”
The bulk of the carbon footprint associated with many electronic devices is buried in the manufacturing chain, where the electronic devices are assembled. More carbon is used in the manufacture of some gadgets, such as tablets and smart phones, than consumers ever use after buying them.
“Companies should work with their suppliers to implement more efficient manufacturing processes and to power the supply chain with renewable energy, not fossil fuels, just as they have successfully done to reduce the toxic materials in electronics,” Harrell said.
As global electronics use grows, only corporate environmental leadership can prevent increased electronic waste and ensure that the industry transitions to using clean energy to manufacture its products. Electronic companies have also gained political power in many countries, meaning their advocacy for clean energy can impact government policy.
The Indian technology firm Wipro topped the ranking in its first appearance in the International version of the Guide to Greener Electronics. [2] Wipro scored the most points due to its efforts to embrace renewable energy and advocacy for greener energy policies in India. Wipro also scored well for post-consumer e-waste collection for recycling and for phasing out hazardous substances from its products.
“Wipro has set a new benchmark for sustainability, not only in India but across the globe, that will have a long-term impact in shaping the green energy debate in the electronics industry,” said Greenpeace India Senior Campaigner Abhishek Pratap. “The rest of the electronics sector should follow in the footsteps of Wipro’s climate leadership.”
HP dropped from No. 1 in last year’s edition of the guide to No. 2. Nokia moved up from No. 4 to No. 3. Taiwanese computer maker Acer was the most improved company in the guide, moving up nine spots to No. 4 for engaging with its suppliers on greenhouse gas emissions, hazardous substances, conflict minerals and fibre sourcing. Dell dropped from No. 3 to No. 5. Apple dropped slightly from No. 5 in last year’s edition to No. 6. Blackberry maker RIM did not improve from its 16th ranking, the bottom of the group. [3]
The Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics, launched in 2006, has prompted improvements within the electronics industry, including the phase-out of hazardous substances from products. [4] The guide is part of Greenpeace’s wider campaign to push the IT industry to develop the solutions needed for a global clean energy revolution. [5]
Greenpeace is a politically and financially independent global campaigning organisation that acts to change attitudes and behaviour, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace. Greenpeace supports the reuse and repair of electronic products. We encourage individuals to extend the working life of their gadgets, to buy used products when possible and to buy new products only when truly necessary.
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CONTACT
San Francisco: David Pomerantz, Greenpeace USA Media Officer, dpomeran(at)greenpeace.org, +1-914-584-9054
Casey Harrell, Greenpeace International IT campaigner, casey.harrell(at)greenpeace.org, +1-415-307-3382
NOTES TO EDITOR
1. This year’s 18th Guide to Greener Electronics: http://www.greenpeace.org/rankingguide
2. Wipro and three other Indian consumer electronic companies were assessed separately in a version of the Guide to Greener Electronics specifically for Indian companies, using the same set of criteria from 2007 – 2011. The current edition of the guide merges the Indian version and the international version.
3. These changes in ranking order are based on the integration of Wipro (5.4) and HCL Infosystems’ (4.3) scores from the previous version of the Guide. In previous rankings, Wipro and HCL’s score were released only in India, though the evaluation criteria were identical. To gauge ranking order changes in this latest edition of the Guide, Wipro and HCL’s previous scores were intergrated into the past ranking order of the globally released Guide. In the previous global ranking, Wipro would have been ranked second, HCL seventh.
4. A timeline of Greenpeace electronics campaigning: http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/campaigns/toxics/electronics/Campaign-timeline/
5. Greenpeace’s campaign focusing on the IT industry: http://www.greenpeace.org/coolit
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Incentives Advisors Helps Companies at the HR Florida Conference & Expo
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Incentives Advisors Helps Companies at the HR Florida Conference & Expo
Orlando, FL (PRWEB) August 30, 2012
Incentives Advisors (http://www.incentivesadvisors.com), a leading company that helps organizations nationwide capitalize on the state training grants, tax credits, and other incentives available, attended the HR Florida Conference & Expo held earlier this week. Incentives Advisors discussed various tax credits and training incentives available to employers with many in attendance.
Historically, Congress has authorized billions in incentives to stimulate hiring and encourage economic development in cities and rural areas throughout the country. Many government economic development incentives go unclaimed because businesses are simply unaware of them or they do not have the time or the tools to take advantage of the programs.
With the ability to save employers money by capturing tax credits and incentives in the areas of target industry businesses, enterprise zone new jobs credit, urban high crime area job tax credit, high impact performance incentive grant, renewable energy technologies credit, solar energy equipment exemption, training grants, and work opportunity tax credits; Incentives Advisors can increase employer’s profitability tremendously.
There are hundreds of federal and state hiring and employment tax incentive programs in existence, so keeping abreast of the ever-changing legislation and documentation required to use these tax credits can be daunting. Incentives Advisors’ expertise in nationwide incentives as well as their proprietary screening technology makes it easy for employers to take advantage and maximize the benefit of these programs.
“In many cases, employers can take tax credits and apply them directly to their corporate tax liability, or in the case of pass through entities such as sub ‘S’, LLC or partnerships, the tax credits can impact owner or shareholder tax liability,” noted Bill Becker, CEO of Incentives Advisors. “Tax credit services like those offered by Incentives Advisors can work with organizations and their tax advisors to determine their ability to utilize these credits. If an employer is investing in their workforce or business, it is likely there are additional incentives available.”
Programs vary state by state and even by county. Not only does the service capture the HIRE Act and Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) federal programs, but the dynamic questionnaire also screens for more than 100 state and local hiring-related incentive programs as a seamless part of the candidate screening process. Clients reduce 90% of the paperwork by printing tax credit forms for eligible hires only. Receiving credits is simplified as all of the required paperwork is prepared by Incentives Advisors.
About Incentives Advisors
Incentives Advisors is the industry leader in helping businesses identify and obtain hiring tax credits and incentives. Incentives Advisors is a Workstream, Inc. company, a leading provider of Human Capital Management software solutions.
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Green Power Developer Emerges as One of NJ?s Top 30 Green Energy Companies
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Green Power Developer Emerges as One of NJ’s Top 30 Green Energy Companies
Howell, New jersey (PRWEB) March 15, 2012
NJ Biz named Green Power Developers, as one of the top 30 Green-Energy Companies in New Jersey. The NJ Biz Green-Energy list is comprised by leading industry experts with consideration to numerous industry relevant variables including companywide growth, annual projects completed, innovative methods and key partnerships. Green Power Developers is listed among New Jersey’s top green-energy providers, installers and consultants.
Founded in 2010, Green Power Developers has seen remarkable growth within the past two years, leading them to be counted among New Jersey’s top commercial solar providers and consultants. “Our success is attributed to our customer’s satisfaction. There are many companies providing similar services yet our teams’ expertise and dedication is what sets us apart. Our recognition of the customer’s needs and working with them to provide them with excellence has given us widespread recognition within the state of New Jersey”, said CEO and Founder of Green Power Developers, LLC.
The state of New Jersey has seen rapid growth in the installation of solar powered energy systems in both the residential and commercial sectors. Over the last couple of years there has been an increased demand for green power energy system installation. Attributing factors for the high demand are the high costs of electric power and the government incentives being offered which make this a cost effective venture. Additionally, the cost associated with installing solar power systems has been dropping substantially within recent years, making it an even more affordable proposition. A heighten awareness of the environmental effects has also lead to the tremendous growth of solar power system installation. Business owners, developers and home owners have realized that we have a clear need to switch to cleaner sources of power such as solar energy. Many states, including New Jersey, have set clear renewable energy targets that pretty much ensure solar energy will continue growing at a rapid pace over the next few years. “The NJ commercial solar power industry has made tremendous strides over the last few years. Although the SREC market at this time is volatile, Green Power Developers has teamed up with PPA and financing partners that are offering no-cost Solar Power Purchase Agreement which offers generous savings yet no out of pocket expense. It’s an opportune time to make the change to a solar power energy system.” advises Green Power Developers.
About Green Power Developers LLC– Green Power Developers is a leading solar energy company, installing and providing residential and commercial solar powered systems to large commercial and industrial facilities. Headquartered in Howell, NJ, Green Power Developers has been delivering quality solar energy solutions throughout the state. Over the last two years, Green Power Developers has installed close to 4 MW of solar energy systems in New Jersey. During the first two months of 2012 alone they have installed nearly 1.5 MW surpassing their monthly projections. Driven by their goal of each customer’s satisfaction, every aspect of their operation maintains superb service and the guarantee of high value for each and every system they provide. Green Power Developers has witnessed tremendous growth in the popularity of solar powered energy systems over the last few years, which has contributed largely to their extraordinary emergence. Their expertise and ingenuity in the industry has leaded them to become one of the top green energy providers within the state of New Jersey.
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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
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email. jon(at)tidaltoday(dot)com
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Institute for Energy and Sustainability to Hold Conference for Central New England?s Clean Energy Technology and Renewable Energy Companies
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Institute for Energy and Sustainability to Hold Conference for Central New England’s Clean Energy Technology and Renewable Energy Companies
Worcester, MA (PRWEB) March 25, 2010
The Institute for Energy and Sustainability (IES) will bring together over 100 of the region’s leading clean energy technology and renewable energy companies, along with academic, business and government leaders at “In the Black with Green Ideas.” The conference will be held on Monday, March 29, 2010 at the WPI Life Sciences and Bioengineering Center at Gateway Park, 60 Prescott Street in Worcester, MA.
Invited guests will hear from U.S. Department of Energy Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Jacques Beaudry-Losique who will discuss how clean energy technology investments can improve an enterprise’s bottom line.
Other speakers include Congressman Jim McGovern, Massachusetts Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs Ian Bowles, and Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray. In addition to presentations on stimulating the new energy economy, investing in green technology and creating jobs, corporate and sector leaders will have an opportunity to express their viewpoints and pose questions during a roundtable discussion focusing on growing the clean energy economy.
IES, Central New England’s green business zone, headquartered in Worcester, was founded
with the support of Congressman McGovern, Governor Patrick, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, Clark University, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Its mission is to attract clean energy technology and renewable energy companies to the region by building on the area’s assets and reputation as an incubator of innovation.
Media interested in attending the conference are requested to RSVP to Vincent DeVito at vdevito(at)energyandsustainability.com. For more information about this conference go to http://www.energyandsustainability.com.
About The Institute for Energy & Sustainability (IES)
IES is central New England’s green business zone. Its mission is to attract clean energy technology and renewable energy companies to the region. Building on the region’s assets and reputation as an incubator of innovation, IES’s priority is to create an environment for those seeking economic opportunity and advantage in this sector and to support the growth of jobs by establishing a zone of world class clean technology companies.
Contact:
Vincent DeVito
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The Churchill Companies Provide $4.4 Million Financing for Delaware?s Largest PV Solar Panel Installation
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The Churchill Companies Provide $ 4.4 Million Financing for Delaware’s Largest PV Solar Panel Installation
Clearwater, FL (Vocus/PRWEB) March 16, 2011
The Churchill Companies, a financier of commercial real estate and renewable energy installations, announces the closing of a solar power transaction for University of Delaware (UD) in Newark, Delaware.
Churchill provided $ 4.4 million in construction financing for roof mount PV solar panels on seven campus buildings. The solar array atop the Delaware Field House, the campus’ athletic complex, becomes the state’s largest single solar energy system. The entire photovoltaic energy system has the capacity to produce a total of 1,035,000-kilowatt hours of electricity annually, which is expected to reduce UD’s carbon footprint by 1.8 million pounds of carbon dioxide.
The University is designated by the U.S. Department of Energy as a ‘national center of excellence’ in solar electric power. In the early 1990s, the U.S. government named UD a “Center for Excellence” in solar education and research. The University’s solar program started in the early 1970s.
“Churchill is seeing a lot of activity in the renewable market and financing this project is a testament to our ability to be competitive as well as trusted to deliver on key installations,” stated Keith Gloeckl, Churchill Chief Executive Officer and President.
For more information about this installation or renewable energy financing, please contact Devin Sanderson, Senior Vice President of The Churchill Companies at 727-461-2200.
About The Churchill Companies
The Churchill Companies are a full-service mortgage-banking firm located in Clearwater, Florida. The company specializes in providing financing for commercial real estate and renewable energy installations.
Churchill Stateside Group serves the affordable housing industry by sponsoring tax credit investment funds for institutional investors and offering financing to developers of multifamily housing and renewable energy installations.
Churchill Financial LLC is a member of Q10|Capital LLC and benefits from a national infrastructure enabling immediate access to real time financing data from across the country. In the past three years, Q10|Capital companies have produced over $ 16.5 billion in commercial finance transactions and currently service over $ 17 billion in commercial mortgage loans.
For more information, please contact Devin Sanderson by calling (727) 461-2200, e-mailing dsanderson(at)Q10Churchill(dot)com or by visiting http://www.churchillfin.com or http://www.churchillstateside.com.
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Leading Biodiesel Corporation Listed on Inc. Magazine?s Top 500 Companies
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Leading Biodiesel Corporation Listed on Inc. Magazine’s Top 500 Companies
Ralston, IA (Vocus) August 29, 2007
Renewable Energy Group®, Inc. (REG®) has been named one of the nation’s fastest growing private companies by Inc. Magazine.
REG was singled out as the first biodiesel company to make the Inc. 500 list and is the seventh fastest growing energy company nationwide, according to the September issue. REG comes in at number 200 overall with annual revenue of $ 178 million.
“Renewable Energy Group, Inc. is growing because demand for biodiesel is growing. With more than 10 years of experience in biodiesel production, technology and marketing, our fully-integrated approach to the fuel industry offers confidence for our customers and clients whether they do business in Washington state or Washington D.C.,” said REG Chairman and CEO, Jeff Stroburg, who has been overseeing the company’s biodiesel business for nearly eight years. “Our board of directors and employees strive each day to create and execute strategic relationships and business ventures which will help ensure our continued growth in this energy industry to help meet increased market demand for biodiesel.”
In order to meet the growing demand for products and services, REG has increased personnel by 33 percent since August 2006. REG’s services include biodiesel production, sales and marketing services, plant construction management, risk management and raw material procurement. Renewable Energy Group, Inc. markets biodiesel through their national distribution infrastructure under the SoyPOWER® brand.
Another publication taking note of the growing biodiesel industry is Business 2.0 magazine which, in their September issue, listed REG has one of “15 companies that will change the world.” Listed as a “Disruptor” in today’s marketplace, REG is described as a company “likely to upend existing industries – and spawn new entrepreneurial opportunities.”
For more information contact Alicia Clancy at 712-667-3418 or Sara Taylor at 202-338-9555.
To learn more about Renewable Energy Group, Inc. please visit http://www.regfuel.com
About Inc. 500
The Inc. 500 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2003 through 2006. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by the first week of 2003, and therefore able to show four full calendar years of sales. Additionally, they had to be U.S.-based, privately held, and independent–not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies–as of December 31, 2006.
About biodiesel
Biodiesel is a clean burning alternative fuel, produced from, renewable resources. Biodiesel contains no petroleum, but it can be blended at any level with petroleum diesel to create a biodiesel blend. It can be used in compression-ignition (diesel) engines with little or no modifications. Biodiesel is simple to use, biodegradable, nontoxic, and essentially free of sulfur.
About Renewable Energy Group
Renewable Energy Group, Inc. is a biodiesel industry sales leader and is a full-service biodiesel company offering plant management, biodiesel production, sales and marketing services, plant construction management, risk management and raw material procurement. Renewable Energy Group, Inc. markets SoyPOWER® biodiesel to fuel distributors and to customers in many industries including on-highway fleets, original equipment manufacturers, maritime, military, home heating and agriculture industries.
Renewable Energy Group, REG and SoyPOWER are registered trademarks of Renewable Energy Group, Inc.
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Energy Farming Would See Rural Economies Within Countries Empowered and Global Companies Will Move Operations from Europe to Countries Within the Solar Belt
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Dublin (PRWEB) February 21, 2006
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c33123) has announced the addition of Farming Renewable Energy to their offering.
Farming as a model for renewable energy generation.
Polymer based photovoltaics as an enabling technology.
Impact or renewable energy on the agricultural sector.
Key market drivers for farmed energy.
Challenges for incumbent energy providers.
On any given day, the solar energy falling on a typical oilfield in the Middle East is far greater than the energy contained in the oil extracted from it. However, while oil provides a highly concentrated source of power, solar energy is distributed over a wide area.
Collecting energy from a wide area is an activity usually associated with farming, and an agricultural, as opposed to an industrial, model should be used for the harvesting of renewable energy. Large areas of land will be used for energy generation over the next two decades, and this opens up opportunities for the agricultural sector and next generation energy producers.
Some farmers are already active in the energy market: either selling biomass for conversion into electricity or fuel or renting their land to wind turbine operators.
Wind energy, which in some cases is already profitable, expanding steadily and highlights the trial in Dakota of a hydrogen refuelling station powered by wind turbines as a potential application for energy farming in rural areas.
This report examines improvements in the equipment used to farm solar and companies that are likely to carve out a niche within this market and eventually drive down the cost of photovoltaic devices to the point where solar energy farms are self-financing. It discusses the potential of nanotechnology-based materials that extract hydrogen from water when exposed to sunlight which, when fully developed, will provide a step change in the farmed energy market.
In the medium term large-scale energy farming trials – sites with effective areas up to 1km² – could be worth in excess of $ 600 million to manufacturers of thin film and polymer based photovoltaic technology.
Energy farming would see rural economies within countries empowered and global companies will move operations from Europe to countries within the solar belt, where they can take advantage of low cost renewable energy.
A key driver for the farmed renewable energy market is the next generation provider who is currently unable to enter the energy market. These entrepreneurs, who are seeking a model that will provide them with a strategic advantage over incumbent providers, will be attracted to the distributed nature of farmed renewable energy.
Who should purchase this report:-
Renewable energy technology vendors.
Investors in renewable energy.
Agriculture and energy sector policy makers.
Energy providers.
Organisations active in the renewable energy market.
Organisations with carbon reduction strategies.
Vendor Profiles included in the report:
BP Solar
Hydrogenics
Proven Energy
Konarka
Nanosolar
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c33123
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