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New PV installation supports BRE’s ‘S Plan’ sustainability initiative
As part of its wide-ranging sustainability strategy (The S Plan), BRE has now completed the commissioning of a new roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) solar array at its large research and office complex in Garston near Watford. Designed and installed by MCS accredited PV specialists South Facing, the new system has been installed to help reduce BRE’s carbon footprint. BRE’s S Plan sets out a four-year programme of continuous improvement across eight ... [more]
Biomass Commodities Corporation and Trumbull-Nelson Construction Company completing wood pellet heating system at Lebanon middle school
School Administrative Unit (SAU) #88 designed the new Lebanon Middle School to include the two wood pellet fired boilers to heat the entire 100,000 square foot building. The two wood pellet boilers provide all of the heat for the new building. A solar array will produce hot water during shoulder and summer seasons. Due to this innovative design and the inclusion of renewable energy systems, the new building will burn zero fossil fuels. A Northe... [more]
Increasing number of farm animals poses environmental and public health risks
Worldwatch Institute emphasizes need for regulation and sustainable growth in animal agriculture industry. The global population of farm animals rose 23 percent between 1980 and 2010, from 3.5 billion to 4.3 billion, according to research by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online publication. These figures continue a trend of rising farm animal populations, with harmful effects on the environment, public health, and global develop... [more]
Belden will present wind farm management solutions at Hanover
Belden will showcase its world-class solutions for effective wind energy management at this year’s Hanover Fair, stand G34 in Hall 27. Belden offers innovative products and solutions for both onshore and offshore wind power applications that help to reduce downtime, whilst at the same time meeting reliability, safety and security needs for effective wind farm management. With a proven track record in reliability and high quality, Belden soluti... [more]
Natural Power and SeaRoc open new office in Orkney, UK, to support the growing marine industry
In order to support the development of marine projects and encourage the growth of the wave and tidal energy industry, Natural Power and SeaRoc are opening a new office in Orkney, establishing a new joint presence. Natural Power is a leading international renewable energy consultancy and SeaRoc is a marine engineering specialist. The Orkney office will provide a base for Natural Power and SeaRoc staff working on wave and tidal projects in the... [more]
