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Green jobs showed strong growth in California in 2008, data show

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Clean-tech and alternative-energy firms added 5,000 jobs, a survey by Next 10 found. About 174,000 Californians were working in eco-friendly fields by early 2009, with nearly a quarter of the jobs based in L.A. Jobs at clean-tech or alternative-energy companies have flourished in California, with nearly a quarter of them based in Los Angeles, a new study has found.

Green revolution starts to take root

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Private companies and banks itching to enter alternative energy market, writes Lionel Faull.

Wind turbine ordinance center of debate

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It’s an issue that is getting more and more attention, alternative energy. As companies begin to test the waters on wind farm plans communities are stepping up to make sure any negative impacts are addressed.

Ann Arbor-based Accio Energy hires Accuri Cytometers’ Jennifer Baird as CEO

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Jay Greene - Jennifer Baird has been appointed CEO of Ann Arbor-based Accio Energy , an alternative energy company that is developing a new technology that converts wind energy into electrical power without the use of turbines. Baird, who had been CEO of Accuri Cytometers , an Ann Arbor-based life sciences company, will work with Accio Co-founder, President and Chief Technology Officer Dawn ...

Alternative-energy R&D facility comes to HACC

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A Hampden Township alternative-energy company has opened a research and development facility on Harrisburg Area Community College’s main campus.

Solar Tower – renewable energy green global warming

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EnviroMission Limited (www.enviromission.com.au) produced this 5 minute video on the pilot plant in Spain. It is an older video (2000) but gives a decent understanding of the solar tower concept. EnviroMission, Ltd. (US Market: EVOMY, Australian Exchange: EVM) is a renewable energy developer of sustainable "green" energy solutions for the energy market. EnviroMission aims to be one of Australia's leading producers of clean renewable energy

Competition Office clears Videoton acquisition of alternative energy company

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Hungary's Competition Office (GVH) on Monday said it approved the acquisition of a 51% stake in alternative energy company STS Group by Hungarian-owned contract electronics manufacturer Videoton.

Next Alternative Enters Exclusive North American Distribution Deal With Ontario’S Mohawk Energy

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OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 01/17/11) - Robert Ireland, CEO of Next Alternative, Inc. (Frankfurt: N4H - News ), is pleased to announce that the firm has entered into a major distribution agreement with Mohawk Energy of the First Nations. Mohawk Energy will be the sole entity to market, sell and distribute Next Alternative's (NAI) entire production of machines and emulsion products amongst ...

Energy Ministry Updates Progress of “Reduce Global Warming for His Majesty the King” Campaign and Launches Short Film …

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The Ministry of Energy launched a short film to honor King Bhumibol’s wisdom in alternative energy to be broadcast on all Thai television channels together with announced the success of the “Reduce Gl

Floridians in a catch-22 on offshore drilling and clean energy

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Alternative energy and offshore oil drilling were the hot topics as Mike, our Ask America news van reporter, interviewed residents at the Coco Walk mall, in Coconut Grove, Miami. In the wake of the Gulf oil spill, which directly impacted …

Study precedes Green power plan

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The Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency Department will launch a study on power demand in the Koh Jik community in Chanthaburi and Laem Rungruang community in Rayong before investing in a solar-and-wind-power project within six months.