Business


3 Potato Processing Plants Earn Energy Star for Efficiency

Two J.R. Simplot plants and one ConAgra Foods plant have demonstrated superior energy performance, using nearly 20 percent less energy than similar facilities.

HTI Teams With Donors to Deliver Water Filtration to Haiti

Single-use filter pouches and community supporting hydro-wells will purify 1,480 gallons of water a day for survivors of the Haiti earthquake.

EPA, MDEQ Agree to Dioxin Assessment Order for Dow Chemical

With supportive public comments, the agency says it plans to involve the community as Dow proceeds with its Superfund work in two Michigan waterways and continues to comply with its Resource Conservation and Recovery Act license.

Contractors Take Out Tanks at Pennsylvania Gas Station Site

State environmental agency will determine the presence of contamination using about $75,000 in stimulus funds.

China-based PV Maker Plans U.S. Operation, Gets Tax Credit

Yingli Green Energy received a $4.5 million tax credit for its planned establishment of manufacturing operations for photovoltaic modules in the United States.

Investors, Texas Tech Commit $40 M to Renewable Energy Studies

Republic Power Partners is ready to bring $10 billion in wind, solar, biomass, natural gas and clean coal generation to West Texas.



Washington Gas, Honeywell to Build Cogeneration Plant for GSA

The cogeneration plant will increase energy security and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the new Department of Homeland Security campus.

LG Earns New UL Certification for Computer Monitor

UL Environment says 90 percent of the materials and parts used to make the monitor can be reused or recycled at the end of its useful life.

United Water, Infilco Degremont Collaborate on Research Center

These subsidiaries of Suez Environnement have set aside more than $1.2 million in funding for four research projects.

Toho Water Authority to Deploy Aclara AMI

Kissimmee, Fla., authority will pilot the Star Network advanced metering infrastructure system to enhance service and conserve resources.

Green Mining Technologies, Earth Explorations Buy Gold Mine

Consortium of companies is using new technology to diminish the environmental impact of precious metal mining.

PennFuture, Group File Appeal on Mine Water Treatment Permit

Attorneys say mining company is using less stringent, emergency cleanup standards in a non-emergency situation.

Xcel Energy to Provide Funding for Energy Efficiency Promoter

Nonprofit Energy Smart will help Minnesota businesses save money through energy efficiency.

Arsenic Drives Plan for Stimulus-funded Water Treatment Plant

Arizona American Water project to get $2.3 million in federal funds to help meet EPA standard for naturally occurring element.