Clean Energy Alliance and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Announce New Collaboration
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Clean Energy Alliance and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Announce New Collaboration
(PRWEB) June 25, 2012
Clean Energy Alliance, Inc. (CEA), the national association of clean energy business incubators, and the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), announced a new collaboration to help companies commercialize promising new clean technologies. This collaboration will enable qualifying companies in both the CEA and MEP networks to receive a broader range of services, and expedite the commercialization of clean energy technologies in the U.S. – facilitating U.S. energy independence and increasing U.S. energy efficiency, while creating jobs in the clean technology sector.
“CEA is excited to announce this ground-breaking new partnership between CEA and the MEP. It is an example of how inter-association partnerships can leverage scarce resources and top talent to achieve goals in energy independence and create jobs,” said James F. Groelinger, executive director of CEA. He added, “This partnership is a true win-win because it’s a great deal for U.S. taxpayers. The companies being mentored receive more services, and it helps grow the economy and spur the country’s energy independence.”
“This new CEA-MEP Partnership will help MEP continue to deliver a diverse set of services to the manufacturing industry,” said Roger Kilmer, director of MEP. “By pairing the talent at MEP Centers around the country with the CEA incubators, we will be able to further leverage the investments of both the Department of Commerce and the Department of Energy and speed up the creation of a robust manufacturing base in the critical clean energy sector.”
CEA is the only national association of non-profit incubators with a focus on clean energy commercialization. It works through a membership of nearly 40 incubators and the thousands of companies they mentor nationwide, and is currently administering the Department of Energy Small Business and Clean Energy Alliance Partnership. MEP is a program within the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). MEP is the only nationwide network to help small and mid-sized U.S. manufacturers to increase their competitiveness, create and retain jobs, and increase profits, working through its 60 independent MEP centers and nearly 400 field offices.
CEA and MEP have complementary objectives and portfolios, and the collaboration will enhance the effectiveness of both organizations. MEP Centers can leverage expanded business, financial, or technical support resources for their clients through the CEA member network; and CEA members can facilitate access for their clients to the NIST MEP network for the complementary manufacturing expertise provided by MEP Centers nationwide.
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The Clean Energy Alliance (CEA), a non-profit organization founded by National Renewable Energy Laboratory, is the national association of leading business incubators and other entities dedicated to providing technical, business, and financial services tailored to the needs of the clean tech business development community. CEA focuses on developing practices and resources that support clean tech business incubation, entrepreneurial mentoring and development, and technology commercialization. http://www.cleanenergyalliance.com
The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) works with small and mid-sized U.S. manufacturers to help them create and retain jobs, increase profits, and save time and money. The nationwide network provides a variety of services, from innovation strategies to process improvements to green manufacturing. MEP also works with partners at the state and federal levels on programs that put manufacturers in position to develop new customers, expand into new markets and create new products.
As a public/private partnership, MEP is highly effective, generating about $ 30 in new sales growth annually for every dollar of federal investment, which translates into $ 3.6 billion in new sales annually. For every $ 1,570 of federal investment, MEP creates or retains one manufacturing job. Visit http:http://www.nist.gov/mep/cea.cfm for more information on the MEP CEA collaboration.
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Wendy Stevens is once again setting records by building world class sales teams and renewing a partnership with Top Marketer and Trainer Elena Fraga
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Wendy Stevens is once again setting records by building world class sales teams and renewing a partnership with Top Marketer and Trainer Elena Fraga
Nashville, TN (PRWEB) June 12, 2012
Wendy Stevens has trained many of the most recognized Internet gurus in the industry. As one of the best-known experts in online marketing today, Wendy Stevens is also a powerful, dynamic coach and speaker, a popular trainer, and a championship coach and mentor. Her fast-paced, authentic style inspires and empowers audiences from all walks of life, coaching them to overcome their own personal obstacles and succeed in their goals.
Recognized as one of the top income earners in the entire Direct Sales Industry, Wendy Stevens has been showcased as a speaker and trainer as a multiple seven-figure Internet entrepreneur. She has assisted thousands of people in increasing their productivity at work, in sales and marketing and has also helped others launch their own businesses toward success.
Wendy Stevens has leveraged her experience as a former All American, MVP and NCAA National Champion as well as a Division I Lacrosse Coach at Vanderbilt University. She continues to exemplify that the basic principles of success carry over in one’s life – whether playing on the field or running a successful business.
Due to Wendy Stevens’ recent health challenges, she had made a proactive decision to reduce stress, focus on the success of her own health and well-being while assisting, coaching and training Team Energy.
Team Energy is the innovative marketing arm of a successful billion-dollar, publicly held company. Headquarters offices reside in both Toronto, Ontario and Dallas, Texas to support its Independent Representatives as well as its current and future initiatives in both Canada and the United States. Team Energy has created an international business on genius and market domination, and now they’re proving their supremacy again with a network marketing juncture in the highly sought after North American energy marketplace.
Wendy Stevens found it fitting to pass the Local Guerrilla Marketing baton to proven first-class entrepreneur, author, speaker, investor, and charity proponent, Michael Tasner. Tasner was the perfect candidate because of his dedication towards helping people realize their dreams and achieve their goals in both life and business. Tasner has already authored several books and is the CEO of Taz Solutions Inc, a successful web design, marketing and strategy firm. Michael brings a wealth of experience to the table as an expert in Internet and Guerrilla Brand marketing, offline marketing and business development space. His true specialty is his expertise in integrating key pieces of the global marketing arena, to strategically grow new businesses and allow them to thrive in a nearly saturated playing field.
Michael Tasner is strongly committed toward giving back to the community. He serves on several boards representing humanitarian efforts, and supports organizations including Make A Wish, St. Jude’s, and Women and Children’s Hospital.
Wendy Stevens embraces Elena Fraga their partnership, Team Energy and Michael Tasner as she fondly recalls her days with Local Guerrilla Marketing and anticipates even greater success in each of these enterprises for all involved long into the future.
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Draker Enters Japanese Market Through Announcement of Strategic Partnership With EKO Instruments
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Draker Enters Japanese Market Through Announcement of Strategic Partnership With EKO Instruments
Vermont, USA (PRWEB) February 28, 2012
Draker Laboratories, the industry’s leading independent provider of turnkey monitoring and asset management solutions for commercial and utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, today announced it is entering the Japanese market through a strategic partnership with EKO Instruments Co., Ltd. of Tokyo, Japan. This partnership is an important step in Draker’s ability to serve customers in key solar PV markets around the globe. In 2011, the Japanese solar PV market was the 6th largest in the world, and is expected to grow larger as its solar feed-in-tariff (FIT) program is introduced in July of this year as part of the country’s renewable energy strategy.
The partnership will bring together two recognized industry leaders and will offer Draker’s innovative solar monitoring and control solutions integrated with EKO’s technologically advanced environmental instruments. EKO will handle marketing, sales, project management and installation services for Draker’s commercial and utility-scale solar monitoring, asset management and control packages. Draker will provide technical and product support to EKO and collaborate closely with the EKO team to develop integrated turnkey solutions for customers in Japan.
“We are delighted to announce our partnership with EKO and look forward to a long and prosperous business relationship with such a well-regarded company in Japan,” said Charles ‘Chach’ Curtis, CEO of Draker Labs. “Draker is committed to helping customers around the world meet their demand for renewable energy. We are very excited to enter the Japanese market and view our partnership with EKO as a strategic move that will help accelerate our global growth.”
Mr. Toshikazu Hasegawa, Representative Director and President of EKO commented, “Through our partnership with Draker we gain access to a world-class solar PV monitoring and asset management solution. We understand the Japanese marketplace very well and look forward to a successful partnership with Draker for years to come.”
The two companies expect that as the Japanese FIT program takes effect in July, the country’s build out of large commercial and utility-scale solar PV projects will accelerate. Proven leading edge solutions built on EKO and Draker technologies deployed in these projects will help Japan make progress towards its renewable energy goals.
About Draker
Draker Laboratories provides accurate and highly reliable solar monitoring and asset management solutions that help owners and operators of commercial and utility-scale PV systems maximize the efficiency and profitability of their solar assets. As a supplier of integrated end-to-end monitoring solutions, Draker’s turnkey systems combine proven field instrumentation with an intuitive web-based information management application and unmatched customer support. For more information please visit http://www.drakerlabs.com
About EKO
Since 1927 EKO has employed its latest technologies to develop meteorological instruments, physical analyzers and other high quality equipment to cover a wide range of the requirements of both science and industry. Over the years, the company has accumulated a great deal of experience in various measurement technologies, permitting it to not only supply products, but also to provide a variety of high quality services from maintenance and technical support service to early design research, final design and manufacture of global measuring systems. For more information please visit http://www.eko-usa.com
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Airstreams Renewables announces key training partnership with Troops 2 Energy to train active duty US Military personnel for Renewable Energy Jobs.
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Airstreams Renewables announces key training partnership with Troops 2 Energy to train active duty US Military personnel for Renewable Energy Jobs.
Tehachapi, CA (PRWEB) April 22, 2010
Airstreams Renewables, Inc. is now offering its industry leading accelerated wind turbine technician training program through an on-base training partnership with Troops 2 Energy, a career transition program for active duty military personnel.
The program is set to commence with its first class starting 4/19/10 on USMC Camp Pendleton. The course will take place on-base at night and on weekends so that service men and women become qualified to compete for entry level renewable energy/wind jobs. Upon completion of the 8-week training, graduates will receive placement assistance through TroopTransition (T2E) and Airstreams Greenjobs Placement Services (GPS). With the current unemployment rate throughout the US being so high, interest in this particular program (alternative energy production) is extremely high. “This is both exciting and honorable for our company to be involved with our military in this way”, Dave Schulgen, Airstreams CEO, and former Marine himself.
TroopTransition is an on-base training provider that has been successfully operating two other military specific transition programs, Troops 2 Truckers and Troops 2 Roughnecks. Troops 2 Energy will focus on the red hot Renewable Energy Sector and positioning returning veterans into successful careers in an industry that is expected to grow significantly over the next several decades to come.
Airstreams Renewables, Inc. (ARI) is committed to providing career-focused training and educational programs in the renewable energy sector based on skill sets designed to meet industry standard expectations for both entry level and advanced construction and service technicians. Our courses are taught by industry experts with over 200 years of combined experience in the wind and renewable energy industry. For additional information visit our website and learn how we can meet your renewable energy training needs.
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Votenet Solutions Supports Renewable Energy Development via Partnership with Renewable Choice Energy
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Votenet Solutions Supports Renewable Energy Development via Partnership with Renewable Choice Energy
Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) April 22, 2009
Votenet™ Solutions, Inc., the leading provider of secure online voting and nomination solutions for associations, corporations, law firms, non-profits, universities and organizations, today announced their partnership with Renewable Choice Energy (RCE), the leading provider of renewable energy and carbon offsets in the U.S. Votenet Solutions is supporting the generation of renewable energy via RCE’s American Wind™ power product, a blend of renewable energy credits from wind farms across North America, primarily the U.S.
American Wind supports small-scale distributed wind facilities, helping promote a diversified energy infrastructure and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. RCE works with facilities developers and supports projects that aren’t required by government regulations but can benefit from financial support from voluntary corporate buyers. American Wind is a Green-e Energy™ certified product that meets stringent environmental and consumer protection standards.
“We applaud Votenet Solutions for proactively supporting renewable energy development and for their commitment to offsetting their environmental impact while promoting cleaner air and reduced dependence on fossil fuels. Their purchase of Renewable Energy Credits that support our American Wind product not only help today’s wind farms, but make it possible to further develop the renewable energy market,” stated Megan Brown, Client Relations Director, Renewable Choice Energy.
Votenet Solutions joins with other leading companies also supporting renewable energy development through RCE including Google, Whole Foods, Washington Nationals, Warner Bros., Disney, and McDonalds.
“Every business should take responsibility for its environmental impact and take the necessary actions to reduce negative effects on the environment and offset their carbon emissions. Our employees and shareholders are proud to join with Renewable Choice Energy and expand our support of renewable energy development and fighting global climate change,” stated Michael Tuteur, CEO and President, Votenet Solutions, Inc.
To learn more about Votenet Solutions’ environmental initiatives, please visit http://votenet.com/treecampaign/index.cfm.
About Votenet Solutions, Inc.
Votenet Solutions, Inc. is the leading provider of secure on-demand voting and nominations software and election consulting for private organizations including membership associations, trade associations, award shows, REALTOR® organizations, universities, K-12 schools, law firms, homeowner associations, corporations, financial institutions, unions, pension boards, credit unions and other types of organizations.
Since 2001, Votenet’s software has delivered more than 17,000 online ballots and served over 10,000,000 voters worldwide. With its market-leading online voting solution, eBallot, its suite of online governance solutions, and 1,000+ clients in the United States, Canada, Asia and Europe, Votenet Solutions Inc. is the emerging global leader in e-governance technology.
Votenet Solutions, Inc. is based in Washington, D.C. with offices throughout North America. For more information please visit http://www.votenet.com. To inquire about one of our solutions, please call 800-868-3638 or send an email to salesconsultant@votenet.com.
About Renewable Choice Energy
Renewable Choice Energy is a national leader in providing renewable energy and carbon offsets to businesses, green building (LEED) projects, and individuals across the country. The company’s sole mission is to provide opportunities to help move our society toward a more sustainable future. Renewable Choice is an employee-owned company, headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.
In recognition for its achievements, the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy have named Renewable Choice and its clients winners of prestigious annual awards for expanding the market for renewable energy. From its landmark deals to its impressive media coverage to its award-winning marketing efforts, Renewable Choice is widely viewed as an industry leader in retail wind power and carbon offset sales and marketing. For more information visit http://www.renewablechoice.com
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Verde Energy Launches Carbon Offset Partnership With Trees For The Future
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Verde Energy Launches Carbon Offset Partnership With Trees For The Future
Austin, TX (PRWEB) February 9, 2007
Verde Energy, an online marketplace providing commercial and residential customers with competitive bids on solar power, solar thermal, wind power and other renewable energy projects, has teamed up with Trees for the Future in an effort to offset carbon emissions through community-based reforestation and agroforestry projects.
Under Verde Energy’s tree planting program, a tree is planted for every customer who visits http://www.verdeenergy.com and uses the service to receive free project consultation from knowledgeable Verde staff and competitive project quotes from prescreened renewable energy professionals.
“The global challenges we now face require business practices that place a premium on a healthy environment,” said Rob Powell, CEO of Verde Energy. “With today’s announcement, Verde Energy is finding another way to rise to the challenge of protecting an environment that we all share.”
Since 1988, Trees for the Future has helped thousands of communities in Central America, Africa, and Asia improve their livelihoods and their environment by planting nearly 50 million trees in agroforestry and reforestation projects. Each year these trees remove over one million tons of CO2 from the atmosphere.
“We applaud Verde Energy’s initiative to help reduce human impact on the environment through their promotion of renewable energy and their investment in restoring forestry systems through our Plant-A-Tree program,” said Dave Deppner, TFTF founder and executive director.
In addition to removing carbon emissions from the atmosphere, trees perform other vital services for the environment. Trees filter water systems, moderate weather and rainfall, regulate exposure to solar radiation, generate nutrient rich soils, and provide wildlife habitat.
About Verde Energy
Verde Energy helps commercial and residential customers obtain competitive project bids and expert installation for solar power, solar thermal, wind power and other renewable energy systems from trusted local professionals nationwide. Visit us at http://www.verdeenergy.com.
About Trees for the Future
Trees For The Future is an organization that has been the steward of planting trees throughout the world since the early 1970′s. Through a people to people action plan, we restore tree cover to the world’s most degraded lands. Planting trees helps keep people productive on their lands, preserving their traditional livelihoods and cultures for generations to come. Our mission and history demonstrate how dedicated we are to sustainable agroforestry. You can learn more about us by visiting http://www.plant-trees.org.
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