Virginia Energy News (United States)

Introducing a new product to the excavation construction industry as an alternative to blasting concrete and stone especially when blasting is not recommended or feasible. Quiet, environmentally friendly, lower cost and no dust pollution.

New report from Investing Daily predicts a new long-term bull market in the US driven by sustained growth in the shale oil and gas industry.

Water rates are set to rise for residents next month. My Plumber has seen an increase in requests for its “Every Drop Counts” Water-Wise Audit. The program evaluates water usage and provides recommendations to reduce consumption and save money.

SOLUS LLC the largest supplier of trailer aerodynamics technology on the east coast, announced that Cox Transportation Services, a Virginia based freight transportation leader upgraded its trailer fleet with fuel saving SOLUS Split Skirt technology.

Chantilly, VA - My Plumber Heating and Cooling Centreville plumbers will debut the new Eternal Hybrid Water Heater at Booth # 815 at the Home and Remodeling Show in Chantilly, January 20-22, 2012 at the Dulles Expo Center.

Hawkins Heating & Air Conditioning offers a complete range of heating and air conditioning services for residential and commercial properties.We are fully licensed, bonded and insured. Our service professionals are there when you need them.

Are you really safe in your building? Don't let your building be just another pretty green face...make sure your building envelope is green and strong and a genuinely safe shelter.

HotSpot Energy has released a new type of pool heater that recycles heat recovered from an existing air conditioner and uses it for free pool heating. At the same time, the system reduces the energy consumption of the air conditioner by up to 40%.

Synaptitude Consulting Joins NRECA MultiSpeak Initiative

R&D Magazine has selected GeneSiC Semiconductor Inc. of Dulles, VA as a recipient of the prestigious 2011 R&D 100 Award for the commercialization of Silicon Carbide devices with high voltage ratings.

The firm says that the BIPV products market will surpass $11 billion (USD) in revenues in 2016 up from over $2 billion (USD) in 2011.

The report, “Thin-Film Batteries: A New Market Opportunity Assessment - 2011,” also projects that the value of products containing thin-film batteries will reach approximately $14 billion by 2016.

A look at a well kept secret in the building industry. Many are unaware that properties built with ICFs are the strongest most energy efficient, fastest to build construction material are a huge benefit to residential & commercial building owners.

Learn about the benefits of building with ICFs. Meet Ron Thomas, Arxx Field Sales Representative Arxx ICF products, and Master Distributor, Tee Davis of PolyGreen Buildings. The Arxx ICF building system is the most effective and fastest way to build.

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On March 19th, the super “perigee moon” is the biggest in almost 20 years. A full Moon that is amazingly big and beautiful may bee seen in the east at sunset.

Resources & Conservation Center (RCC) located at 1400 16th St. NW has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) prestigious ENERGY STAR for a second year.

Save up to 80% of home electricity on utilizing free energy. Make your own solar panels. This free energy can be easily generated from naturally resources that available in abundant. Few devices are needed to convert these resources into free power.

Conference Programming Underway for 2011 GOVgreen Conference and Exposition.

GeneSiC, Dow, Lockheed Martin to be featured at DC Event February 28 - March 2

Every electrician knows that power outages are common occurrences in the wintertime, when power lines are beset by wind, snow, and ice. But what happens when the lights go out and it is not a weather-related incident?

So, you’ve got an electrical problem and you’re not sure if you should call an electrician. Maybe your lights are flickering or an outlet doesn’t work. Should you call an electrician, or try to solve it yourself?

When a water heater malfunctions during the winter, it hits you doubly hard. There’s nothing worse than waking up to cold water, or having the hot water run out when you have shampoo in your hair.

Stout & Teague Management Corp. is pleased to announce it has received designation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an ENERGY STAR Partner.

Dr. Energy Saver Yorktown has recently been inducted into the national network of the Dr. Energy Saver experts. Virginians can maintain a more comfortable and affordable home.

The report, "The Business Case for Building Integrated Photovoltaics” will be released the week of December 27, 2010.

GeneSiC announces its selection towards development of high temperature power devices for NASA applications. The devices will be optimized for operation under Venus-like ambients (500 °C surface temperatures) for use in motor control power modules.

Save 15-25 percent on energy costs! Evergreen Basement Systems tells how at the Green Living & Energy Expo. Hosted by the Association of Energy Conservation Professionals, the Expo. is being held December 3-4, 2010 at the Roanoke Civic Center.

As most of us know, the sun is set to annihilate us. Well, while we're still abundant with life and not ash, how about we put that giant ball of flame to work? It's gonna kill us in a couple billion years or so. Why not make the most of it now?

The report states that despite the end of the silicon shortage and ongoing economic woes, the TFPV materials markets will generate $5.9 billion ($US) in 2016 compared to $2.1 billion in 2011.

In the paper the firm examines how and where supercapacitors can develop stronger positioning with respect to batteries and why suppliers of the technology, supply chain elements and investors should be optimistic about this space.

Hurricane Wind Power Wind Turbine Technologies LLC Licenses Tactical Handbook as a Distributor of its wind power products. Survivalist turn to wind power in light of the present state of the economy

Hurricane Wind Power wind turbine technologies LLC of Virginia announced today that their VAWT or Vertical Axis Wind turbine will go into production immediately. They will be available in early 2011 for purchase

This new report from NanoMarkets analyzes and quantifies the opportunities for the next generation of supercapacitors.

Hurricane Wind Power Wind Turbine Technologies LLC of Virginia Releases Hurricane Wind Generators. The line is custom built to customer specs based on wind zone

CEIL’s podcast series discusses GOVgreen’s transportation session

Ford Fusion Hybrid, Chevrolet Volt and Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell vehicle on display at GOVgreen Conference and Exposition

The Powerwave Bus System™ is a flexible overhead power distribution system that minimizes the costs and coordination for computer server adds and changes in a data center or commercial environment

GeneSiC Semiconductor announces the availability of a family of 6.5kV Silicon Carbide Thyristors that are expected to spur key innovations in grid-based power electronics to increase the availability of grid-tied solar and wind power resources.

Keynote speaker for GOVgreen Conference and Exposition will hold a press conference on November 10, 2010.

Green Government Podcast series features an interview on sustainability within the transportation sector

CEIL's Green Government Podcast series previews GOVgreen education sessions

Persons interested in requesting a free copy of the transcript for this and other NanoMarkets events may do so on the firm’s website.

NanoMarkets report on the market opportunities for energy storage in the wind power business concludes that there will be a growing market for energy storage systems.

JJ McMoon plans to ride his bike from Virginia Beach to Venice Beach, sand-to-sand, in 60 days, stopping along the way to talk to innovators, researchers, and inventors who are working on alternative energy solutions.

Olga Dominguez, Assistant Administrator for the Office of Strategic Infrastructure at NASA, spoke to CEIL about NASA's green operations and strategies.

Consumers who researched shutters preffered DuraShutter Ultra for providing several benefits yet at a lower price. Eco-friendly Durawood is more durable and dependable than natural wood for it does not dent scratch and chip.

Government contractors in the D.C. area are invited to attend Federal Schedules' final GSA Schedule Contract Information Session of 2010 on October 20th in Herndon, VA.

Years after launching the renowned 3-series analyzers, OROS has taken them to another level by adding user-inspired refinements with more input flexibility.