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Welcome to the inaugural edition of EL Newswire!
We will keep you up-to-date with the latest news affecting your industry, personnel appointments, career opportunities, upcoming events and new product launches.
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Ontario's Installed Solar Capacity Ranks Among Top In North America
Ontario's feed-in tariff program that began in 2008 is proving to be a
boon for the growth of the province's solar PV installations. According
to the U.S. Solar Market Trends 2009 report, recently released by the
Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), Ontario is on the move up
the ladder of installed power in North America.
Although the report does not analyze markets outside the United States,
other than the Ontario market, it noted that in 2009, three Ontario
installations added a total of about 40 MW, and added, "If Ontario were a
U.S. state, it would have ranked third on IREC's list of states. At the end of 2009, the Ontario Power Authority had 486 MW under
contract, indicating that Ontario could well become the largest North
American market in 2010. Read More... |
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Industry News
Alter NRG Announces Advancement and Site Licence for Proposed Commercial Scale Energy from Waste Facility
Calgary-based Alter NRG Corp.announces that it has signed a Technology Site License
Agreement ("Site License") with Air Products for US$500,000. The license
agreement grants Air Products the right to use Alter NRG's proprietary
Westinghouse Plasma Gasification technology at Air Products' proposed 49
MW Tees Valley Renewable Energy Facility in North East England. Read more...
Power-One Begins Manufacturing Renewable Energy Inverters in Canada
Power-One, Inc., a leading provider of renewable energy and
energy-efficient power conversion and power management solutions,
announces that it has commenced production of its renewable energy
inverters for the Photovoltaic (PV) and Wind markets in Ontario,
Canada. Read more...
Power Pledge Campaign Shows Ontarians Embrace Saving Energy: Participants Growing "Conservation Culture"
Over 133,000 Ontarians participated in the Ontario Power Authority's
2010 Power Pledge campaign this spring and summer, demonstrating a
growing commitment to saving energy, helping the environment and
reducing costs. Read more...
The "Power of Life Project" Donates $100,00 for Cancer Care in Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland Power's corporate charity, The Power of Life Project,
donated $100,000 to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation
during their Annual General Meeting, held yesterday in The Garden of
Hope in St. John's. Read more...
Innovative Energy Storage Project - A Breakthrough for Remote Communities
A state-of-the-art energy storage project that will help reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and potentially alter the way remote
communities around the globe are powered was officially commissioned in
Bella Coola on Thursday. Read more...
Government of Canada Invests in Wind Energy in Quebec
Wind energy in Quebec got a big boost today thanks to a substantial
investment by the Government of Canada. The Honourable Christian
Paradis, Minister of Natural Resources, announced an investment of up to
$65 million over 10 years for two wind farms in the Gasp� region. Read more...
BC Hydro Supports Howe Sound Pulp and Paper's Energy Efficiency and Clean Power Generation Plans
Howe Sound Pulp and Paper, and BC Hydro have reached an agreement under BC Hydro's Integrated Power Offer that
will not only reduce the mill's electricity consumption, but also
enable the mill to sell surplus clean electricity to BC Hydro, the
companies announced today. Read more...
Bay of Fundy May Get World's Largest Tidal Turbine
The company that recently installed the world's largest tidal turbine
off the coast of Scotland wants to test the same machine in the Bay of
Fundy off Nova Scotia. Read more...
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Product Showcase  Comfort, security and convenience are things you can depend on with a
Cummins residential standby generator ... just in case the power goes
out. It is easy to forget how much we depend on power. We use it for
everyday essentials like heating, cooling, security, refrigeration,
lights, cooking and bathing. With power outages occurring more and more
frequently, it is good to be prepared. A Cummins standby generator
can give you peace of mind and the ability to live your busy life,
uninterrupted. Read more...
Cooper Lighting Introduces Recessed LED Indirect Luminaire
Cooper Lighting, a division of Cooper Industries, has introduced the io�
lili, a 2' x 2' recessed LED indirect luminaire designed to replace
comparable fluorescent alternatives for general lighting applications. Read more...
Sleek Combination Exit Sign/Emergency Light Uses Energy-Efficient LED Lights
To meet the demand for a combination exit sign/emergency light in an
energy-efficient compact unit that's easy to install, Thomas & Betts
developed the Emergi-Lite Premier Series Combination Unit. Read more...
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July/August 2010
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Events Calendar
Halifax, Nova Scotia
October 7, 2010
National Aboriginal Energy & Power Association Conference
Toronto, Ontario
October 12-14, 2010
IES Annual Conference
Toronto, Ontario
November 7-9, 2010
OSEA Community Power 2010
Toronto, Ontario
November 14-17, 2010
Solar Canada 2010 - CanSia Trade Show and Conference
Toronto, Ontario
December 6-7, 2010
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