http://www.earthtoys.com/ EarthToys Alternative Energy News and eMagazine - Recent News Items http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=1066117ft x 5Ft Solar Spot High Output LED Shelter All Purpose Mfg. Inc. has been designing and developing Solar Lighting Systems for years and again we size each Solar Lighting Bus Shelter for the City in your area with a 3 to 4 day battery backup system. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:29:36 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10660We believe that one Solar Light Pole does not fit all! Our Solar light pole is configured to your City. APMFG will consult with you and engineer the proper Solar Light Pole to your longitude, latitude and Illumination. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:02:06 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10659Renewable Energy Industry Expected to be Flat in 2009, Gains Predicted in 2010; Public/Private Collaboration is Key to Growth Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:37:16 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10658The United States today joined 130 other countries as members of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in an Assembly meeting held here in the seaside resort of Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:35:26 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10655Volvo Car UK has today challenged the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, to review the basis of charging for the London Congestion Charging zone. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:17:03 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10640Additional Funds Will Allow For Accelerated Growth and Continued Expansion Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:32:37 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10639Three Santa Clara (CA.) businesses and Santa Clara University together saved over 8.57 million kWh of electricity last year, and have won Silicon Valley Power Energy Innovator Awards. Two of the winners also purchased or generated another 11.3 million kWh of renewable energy. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:41:10 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10637SMA America, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of global solar technology leader SMA Technology AG, offers residential solar installers the ability to expand their services and customer base with the innovative Sunny Tower. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:50:24 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10633Utility CEO, State Energy & Industry Assn Heads, Homebuilder, Efficiency Advocates Join in Urgent Call for Strong Building Energy Codes in All States Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:02:28 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10624Biggest energy saver in history of Energy Department Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:58:43 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10622The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) has provided € 667,500 in seed funding for eight new finance projects to accelerate the clean energy market in the developing world. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:53:52 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10607The Environmental Parliament calls for ten per cent reduction of CO2 emissions in London by 2010 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:36:08 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10601The World Bioenergy Association (WBA) has now joined the International Renewable Energy Alliance (REN Alliance). All the leading international renewable energy organisations are now part of the REN Alliance. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:08:03 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10600The energy efficiency provisions are expected to save billions of dollars and create hundreds of thousands of jobs, greatly reducing any economic costs from other parts of the bill. According to the EPA, the energy efficiency provisions will save consumers 7 percent on their energy bills in 2020. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:23:21 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10548Clean and green entrepreneurs move on to compete for $1 million in prizes and national title. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:59:30 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10546What are the demand dynamics in the world's major PV markets? Will the oversupply situation cease in 2010? Will the downward price trend for PV modules lead to new growth markets in 2009 and 2010? Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:26:09 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10543Installation of a Solar powered LED lighting system. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:41:17 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10526SunWize Technologies, Inc. has incorporated the new SANYO N Series 215 W solar module into 58 new configurations of its popular Grid-Tie System packages. Shipments are commencing from SunWize facilities in Kingston, NY and Rancho Cucamonga, CA this week. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:27:50 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10515On 29 and 30 June 2009 the preparatory commission of the International Renewable energy Agency (IRENA) will meet in Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt) to decide on IRENA’s work program, the interims headquarters and interims Director General. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:08:56 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10497Rentech has completed two agreements with biomass gasification technology companies. These agreements are major steps forward in Rentech’s strategy of offering integrated solutions for the conversion of biomass feedstocks into energy products such as synthetic jet fuel, diesel fuel & electric power. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:08:45 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10495SunPods, Creator of the Unique New SunPods Solar Smart Technology Systems™ Is Chosen as One of Nine Finalists in the Renewable Energy Category for the 2009 Clean Tech Open Competition. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:14:10 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10494Renewable Energy Stocks and Green Stocks Directory Update, Following President Obama’s Press Conference on Clean Energy Economy Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:00:08 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10493Vista, California  Blue Sky Energy, Inc., a leading manufacturer of photovoltaic (PV) charge controllers is once again pushing PV system price/performance standards with the addition of diversion charge control in its’ SB3024i /iL product line. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:30:24 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10490Cenex welcomes Department for Transport announcement of winning van suppliers in Low Carbon Vehicle Procurement Programme Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:16:28 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10449Growth Energy is dedicated to increasing the use and availability of ethanol and we need your voice to join the growing chorus of support for expanding use of America’s clean, green and homegrown alternative to gasoline: ethanol. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:57:32 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10448American Superconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: AMSC), a leading energy technologies company, has published a white paper entitled “Superconductor Electricity Pipelines Carrying Renewable Electricity Across the U.S.A. Out of Sight and Out of Harm’s Way.” Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:20:29 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10447Proven eco-friendly technology helps municipalities, governments reduce deficits Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:09:42 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10435Scholarships have been awarded by Silicon Valley Power to seven City of Santa Clara (CA) residents who will be pursuing undergraduate, doctoral, and technical school studies associated with clean renewable energy sources. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:38:13 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10433Rocky Mountain Clean Tech Open competition draws record number of clean tech entrepreneurs, previewing the future of region’s economy. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:14:09 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10432Electric automaker Global Electric Motorcars helps Dominican Republic eco-resort Cap Cana boost its green operations by providing a fleet of NEVs. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:15:57 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10431Bay Harbor Parade to Showcase Over 200 GEM Battery-Electric Vehicles Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:12:03 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10426The Franklin (PA) Area School District is implementing $3.3 M in facility upgrades to improve efficiency at five campuses. TAC by Schneider Electric will complete the work as a performance contract and guarantees the district will reduce energy and maintenance costs by more than $91,000 annually. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:04:59 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10418The Solar Thermal Industry is looking confidently toward the future following a strong performance in 2008, when the European market grew by 60%. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:16:42 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10408BTU International, a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for the alternative energy and electronics manufacturing markets, will highlight its next generation technologies in booth 8157 at Intersolar North America, on July 14-16, 2009 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:12:35 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10385National Demonstration Program for Lumen IQ(TM) streetlight optimization technology Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:59:38 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10376Last month, Western Australian born and educated Dr George W. Taylor, Executive Chairman of Ocean Power Technologies received the 2009 Renewable Energy Navigator Award from the Foundation for Ocean Renewables. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:47:20 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10375According to the UN, the year 2008 was the first year that global investment in new power generation capacity from renewable energy technologies was more than investment in fossil-fuelled technologies. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:43:39 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10352 As the Obama team focuses on renewable energy projects, more money is designated for the seas Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:39:33 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10339The global market for solar energy has grown substantially in the past several years, and Parker’s Electromechanical Automation Division, a leading supplier of motion control technology, is keeping in step with demand, as you’ll see if you visit us at the upcoming Intersolar show in San Francisco. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:04:27 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10338Power industry veteran to lead Ausra’s solar thermal systems sales team and accelerate the company’s global market reach Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:30:37 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10327MENA Renewable Energy 2009, a conference from the Jacob Fleming Group aims to bring to the forefront the various opportunities and challenges that exist in the Renewable Energy Industry in MENA Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:48:18 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10315The United States Coast Guard has placed an order for hundreds of solar-LED marine lanterns from Carmanah Technologies to replace older incandescent lanterns while providing an additional level of safety and security for marine traffic and Gulf Coast communities during the hurricane season. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:14:54 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10313It is official! ASP is now selling monocrystalline solar panels manufactured with one hundred percent American made components. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:22:18 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10312Company Receives 2009 Pioneer Awards for Ocean Energy Producing Technology -- ORPC received two awards today at the 2009 Energy Ocean Conference for the company's achievements in developing ocean energy technology and its significant progress in making ocean energy commercially viable. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:00:32 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10311Automakers are affirming and in some cases accelerating their fuel cell commercialization time tables this summer despite the current controversy over U.S. funding for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:49:53 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10310Largest B2B Solar Event Expected to Draw 25,000 People from 90 Countries; Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:46:17 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10300Blue Line Innovations Inc., makers of the PowerCost Monitor™, has announced general availability of a new model of their wireless and portable device that shows homeowners what their home is spending on electricity in real time. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:29:45 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=102851BOG, One Block Off the Grid, Launched Group Solar Purchase Program May 18, 2009 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:22:55 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10284Prestigious Certification Presented to Clarum for New Homes Outfitted with Sharp Solar Panels Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:54:29 -0700 http://www.earthtoys.com/new_news.php?section=view&id=10282Solar Panels Gather Power From the Sun And Provide Shade for Hospitalized Animals Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:49:10 -0700