http://www.earthtoys.com/ EarthToys Alternative Energy News and eMagazine - Recent News Items http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4417J.Peter Lynch Reports, “Solar Stocks have Surprised the Street and Beaten Estimates, Some by a Wide Margin” Canadian Solar Inc. Leads Sector with Earnings Report and Robust Market Demand for Products Wed, 14 May 2008 10:00:28 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4415Phoenix-based company’s algae-based commercial operation will produce high-grade oil for biofuel, edible oils Wed, 14 May 2008 05:52:14 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4414The price of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels is tipped to fall in the next year as the so-called “solar module supply bubble”, which has seen demand exceed supply, bursts. Wed, 14 May 2008 03:20:26 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4413Queensland’s Magnetic Island has taken its first step in becoming one of Australia’s “solar suburbs” under the federal government’s Solar Cities initiative. Wed, 14 May 2008 03:19:23 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4412The Victorian State Government recently introduced a net metered feed-in tariff. While a start, the initiative is not likely to create a massive uptake of domestic solar systems for Victorian roofs. A gross metered feed-in tariff would be needed to achieve the outcome of more solar powered homes. Wed, 14 May 2008 03:18:04 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4411One of Australia’s leading online renewable energy companies, Energy Matters, hopes that certain aspects of the Rudd Government’s climate change budget package don’t lead to a trough in the nation’s renewable energy sector. Wed, 14 May 2008 03:12:38 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4404Jason McDiarmid, President and CEO of Geoexchange Technology Company, Discusses Global Market Opportunities in North America, Europe and Asia Tue, 13 May 2008 10:10:48 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4403The innovative, simple-to-install RainReserve greatly eases the use of rain barrels for rainwater collection. It simply attaches to your downspout and diverts rainwater from your gutter system into the rain barrel. Tue, 13 May 2008 08:21:17 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4395Global Electric Motorcars announces a special offer to registrants of AFVI’s 2008 conference on their next purchase of selected GEM neighborhood electric vehicles. Mon, 12 May 2008 13:59:18 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4394The solar lighting systems were recently installed in the Peruvian communities of Nuevo Amanecer, Marcas, Quilca, Yanapampa, Huancho, Buenavista, Tantas, Uchapa, Chacará, Huayao and Castrovirreyna. The solar lighting systems are lighting streets, pathways, and community “plaza" squares. Mon, 12 May 2008 10:05:17 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4385Bharatbook.com is proud to announce the addition of the report “BW Gas ASA Oil & Gas Company Report” to their offering. Mon, 12 May 2008 03:46:42 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4356The Green Mechanical Council announced today the appointment of Ralph Avallone, International President of the Green Energy Council, to the Green Mechanical Council Board of Directors. Fri, 09 May 2008 14:07:22 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4343The largest online marketplace for scrap materials, Recycleinme.com launches the distinctive magazine on recycling, exclusively for the scrap industry. Thu, 08 May 2008 05:30:50 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4328The average bill for a home emergency set uninsured Brits back a staggering £494. This soared to £780 for the 15 per cent of households who were faced with repairing or replacing their boiler. Wed, 07 May 2008 10:48:19 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4327SANDY POINT ME, May 7,2008--- Barrett Enterprises announces that the Vermont DEP just added the E 3400 Sequoyah Gasification to its list of smokeless outdoor wood boilers (OWHH) meeting the emission limits in Vermont along with Maine . Wed, 07 May 2008 10:30:29 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4326SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Power Solutions, leading provider of solar photovoltaic integration services for residential, commercial, non-profit and governmental needs, introduces their new 15 year warranty on workmanship. Wed, 07 May 2008 10:26:15 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=432510 Emerging Clean Energy Entrepreneur Teams Compete for $200,000 in Cash and Prizes Wed, 07 May 2008 09:45:38 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4324Alliance allows both companies to combine their strengths to drive solar as a viable alternative energy source Wed, 07 May 2008 08:48:53 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4322One of America’s most distinguished military leaders, General P. X. Kelley, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), has joined the board of directors of fuel cell developer Acumentrics Corporation. Wed, 07 May 2008 08:27:03 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4320The latest Victorian budget’s claim to be environmentally responsible by introducing a solar feed-in tariff has been labeled “A con in size comparable to the Nigerian email scams” by one of Australia’s solar power leaders, Energy Matters. Tue, 06 May 2008 21:37:11 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4318University of California Berkeley and Stanford University Partner to Launch Second Tech Conference on Clean Solar Energy Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 Noon to 7pm SRI Auditorium International Building – Room T, 333 Ravenswood Avenue, Menlo Park, CA http://cleantech.berkeley.edu Tue, 06 May 2008 15:41:12 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=431582,000-Square-Foot Facility Designed to Handle Increased Demand for Solar Inverters Tue, 06 May 2008 10:56:47 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4314NativeEnergy to Procure up to 1.5 Million Verified Emission Reductions (VERs) Tue, 06 May 2008 06:15:10 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4305Victoria’s proposed clean energy payment scheme, designed to encourage more people to install solar power in their homes, has been roundly condemned by the renewable energy industry. Mon, 05 May 2008 22:15:34 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4300Xantrex Technology Inc. announces the launch of its latest innovative product for the off-grid and backup power markets. The Xantrex Trace Series Inverter/Charger is a durable, reliable, and economical power conversion solution for renewable energy and backup power applications. Mon, 05 May 2008 09:36:59 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4299Xantrex Technology Inc. is expanding its renewable power product line with the addition of the Xantrex GT3.8 Grid-Tie Solar Inverter. The new GT3.8 offers improved solar energy system sizing. Mon, 05 May 2008 09:33:55 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4297UniRac Inc. has provided their PV mounting technology to Studio 804, a non-profit organization through the University of Kansas, as part of an initiative to help rebuild Greensburg, Kansas; a city that was destroyed by a devastating category F5 tornado that struck on May 4th, 2007. Mon, 05 May 2008 07:58:27 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4294NSW Premier Morris Iemma’s comments that NSW will face black-outs in five years if the state’s electricity sector is not privatized have been branded “irresponsible scare tactics” by one Australia’s largest solar power companies, Energy Matters. Sun, 04 May 2008 22:41:50 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4284Massachusetts deck construction and home improvement contractor Pristine Home Solutions says requests for eco-friendly products and construction practices are on the rise. Fri, 02 May 2008 22:16:24 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4280Solectria Renewables announces the installation of over 1.2MW of its signature premium efficiency solar PV inverters (PVI 60kW, PVI82kW & PVI95kW) at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co, located in Chico, CA. Fri, 02 May 2008 07:10:57 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4275Flow Wright, Inc. offer Several Green Solutions Fri, 02 May 2008 02:31:36 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4270Wal-Mart to Carry Complete Line of Coleman® Solar Battery Chargers Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:54:55 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4255Foreign Affairs, Florida's 1st Smart Dealership Current Electric Car Portfolio Includes ZAP and Other Electric Vehicles Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:00:32 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4247Take one compelling conference with 200 speakers; over 360 exhibiting companies; thousands of business/professionals engaged in renewable energy in some way, and you have the recipe for All-Energy 08 (Aberdeen 21-22 May) Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:16:22 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4239No medium other than videos are so versatile for the demonstration of products and services, according to Recycleinme.com, the online scrap product trading community. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:31:57 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4238JIMPEX BIO-TECHNOLOGY venture into business in 1974, as an organization for researches, developments and designing on natural science and engineering basing on science-intensive and radically new techniques and processes for renewable energy and co-generation system technology. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:21:06 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4237Trashinme.com, the portal to the meeting ground of trash removers and trash removal service seekers. It helps people to find the trash removers in their locality with ease. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:06:17 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4225In this newly created position at CSG, Moreland will oversee the development and implementation of residential energy effficiency programs throughout the City. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:14:02 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4224The average household could save hundreds of pounds every year by switching to UPVC exterior doors, as a result of their greater energy efficient properties, according to industry think-tank BuyDoor.net. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:31:51 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4216Renewable Energy Stocks; Geothermal Stock, Essential Innovations Technology Corp. (OTCBB: ESIV - FRANKFURT: E6S) Showcased on Investorideas.com Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:33:22 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4214Speakers from Tesco, Unilever and BT confirmed Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:15:31 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4210Xantrex Technology Inc. announces its new 4.5 kilowatt XW Hybrid Inverter/Charger has achieved a CEC efficiency rating of 93% based on the California Energy Commission (CEC) test protocol. This is the highest efficiency rating for grid-interactive inverters with battery backup. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:51:49 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4209Solar Stocks Help Investors Think Green as First Solar Shares Spike for Earth Day Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:48:32 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4207In the competitive green building marketplace, a combination of quality product and staff expertise is necessary for success. EnerWorks has recently furthered that expertise with additional staff accreditation from a variety of industry regulatory bodies. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:50:31 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4204Pricing programs give consumers clean power choices Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:29:56 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4203FreshTracks led the transaction, with follow-on participation by existing investor TSG Equity Partners. In addition, SolarOne welcomes FreshTracks' Managing Director, Tim Davis, to its Board of Directors. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:28:36 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4201Gallup Solar, a community group dedicated to establishing a 40 MW solar power plant to serve the Gallup/McKinley County area in northwestern New Mexico, USA, received $45,000 in capital outlay funding, March 5, 2008 from the New Mexico Legislature. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:12:43 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4199New center to research ways to convert sunshine into low-cost electricity and fuels Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:58:11 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4191Power Solutions Answers Mayor Reed's Challenge to Solar Companies: Create a Plan for Residents to Install Solar With No Upfront Costs Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:18:00 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=4190Power Solutions has engineered and installed an 8 kilowatt (DC) solar power system on the new firehouse at 2323 Pruneridge Ave, Santa Clara. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:51:20 -0700