WASHINGTON — Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Tom Udall (D-NM) recently introduced bipartisan legislation that aims to help level the playing field for advanced biofuels like algae by reforming the Renewable Fuels Standard to make it more technology-neutral.
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. and GREENWICH, Conn. — Green technology developer Cate Street Capital and private investment firm Starwood Energy Group Global, LLC closed financing for a $275 million wood-powered biomass power plant in Berlin, New Hampshire and will begin construction immediately.
WASHINGTON — Worldwide energy consumption is expected to increase by 53 percent between 2008 and 2035, according to the International Energy Outlook 2011 released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
The report presents updated projects for world energy markets through 2035 and predicts that much of the increase will be driven by strong economic growth in developing nations, especially China and India.
Dur-A-Flex Inc. recently named Patrick Meade vice president of sales and technical support. With 20 years of experience in sales and business development, Meade has focused on strategic planning, team building, negotiating and project closings. In his new role, he will work on the company’s "continued evolution" of its strategic vertical markets and customers. Meade will also be responsible for Technical Service and Strategic Accounts.
John Crowe was named President and CEO of Saint-Gobain Corp. and Certain Teed Corp., the company’s largest North American subsidiary.
American Buildings Company promoted Thad Tiner as sales manager for the company’s Atlantic Division. Tiner has 17 years of experience in the field and has been with the company since 2003, serving in estimating, group services sales, and district sales manager roles. Most recently, Tiner served as District Sales Manager of the company’s South Division.
Sabic’s new solar shading panels made from lightweight Lexan Exell D polycarbonate sheets filter out direct sunlight to minimize solar gain and glare on computer screens. They also admit generous amounts of natural light and are expected to reduce building energy requirements and maintenance and lifespan costs, according to the company.
