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    • FuelCell Energy Awarded $2.1 Million for Fuel Cell to be Incorporated into Renewable Hydrogen Fueling Station in California
      March 10, 2010

      FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCEL), a leading manufacturer of high efficiency ultra-clean power plants using renewable and other fuels for commercial, industrial, government, and utility customers, today announced subcontract awards totaling $2.1 million from Air Products (NYSE:APD). The prime contract to demonstrate a renewable hydrogen fueling station was awarded to Air Products by the California Air Resources Board and supported by the South Coast Air Quality Management District, and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The project is to demonstrate an Air Products' concept which incorporates FuelCell Energy's DFC-H2® technology in a hydrogen fueling station.  The DFC-H2® can produce clean power, heat and renewable hydrogen.

      The hydrogen will supply the state-of-the-art hydrogen fueling station developed and to be installed by Air Products at the Orange County Sanitation District's (OCSD) wastewater treatment facility in Fountain Valley, California....

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    • DOE Announces Future Funding Opportunity for Marine and Hydrokinetic Technology Development
      March 10, 2010

      The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced its intent to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the advancement of marine and hydrokinetic technology. The FOA, entitled "Marine and Hydrokinetic Technology Readiness Advancement Initiative," will solicit applications for projects to advance the development of technologies that generate renewable electricity from waves, currents, tides, free-flowing rivers, and the ocean's thermal energy. Technologies at various levels of development will be evaluated based on metrics and guidelines established by DOE, and funding will be competitively awarded to a variety of projects. For more details, please view the Notice of Intent on the FedConnect Web site. (Search by Issuing Office Golden.)

      Projects will be selected in two areas:

      • Concept Development: Component or system-level projects at the...
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    • Ontario's Landmark Green Energy Plan Delivers
      March 10, 2010

      The future will be brighter for many businesses in Ontario as more than 500 new green energy projects, most of them solar power installations, were approved today.

      These 510 projects are the first larger power generators to obtain contracts through Ontario's landmark Feed-In Tariff (FIT) program, the most comprehensive of its kind in North America. FIT encourages the development of renewable energy projects from a diverse range of producers, including homeowners, schools, farmers, large retailers and small businesses, by offering long-term, stable prices for the electricity generated.

      "Everybody is participating, from everywhere in Ontario, from farmers, schools and hospitals to large scale retail and commercial operations," said Brad Duguid, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure. "These projects will create a new source of income while providing new clean and green electricity in Ontario - particularly on hot, sunny summer days when demand soars. With our new...

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    • Canada's Electrical Channel to Seek Contractor Input
      March 10, 2010

      Electrical contractors will be contacted during the month of April by a market research company, Coherent B2B, working on behalf of Canada's electrical products industry. The purpose of this study is to help manufacturers, distributors and rep agencies better understand contractor's business pressures and needs. The aim is to improve the supply chain, products and services available to Canada's electrical contractors.

      Electrical contractors across Canada will be contacted by telephone through a member agency of the Canadian Market Research and Intelligence Association. They will be asked to participate in a phone interview that should only take about 10 minutes. All responses are completely confidential. Only aggregated statistical data and comments to open-ended questions will be included in the final report.

      This research is funded by the Supply and Distribution Council of Electro-Federation Canada, whose 150-plus member companies include the leading manufacturers...

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    • SMA Solar Technology AG strengthens its Presence in North America with Solar Inverter Production, Sales and Services in Ontario, Canada.
      March 9, 2010

      SMA Solar Technology AG (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: S92) is to strengthen its presence in North America with the foundation of a subsidiary in Canada. The site will be selected during the course of the first half of 2010. The initial investment volume is between € 5 and 10 million. SMA solar inverters from the Sunny Boy, Sunny Central and Sunny Island product ranges are to be produced for the Canadian market. Sales and services are also to be bundled together into the company. SMA is planning to create 100 to 200 jobs on site in the medium term.

      The province of Ontario in Canada offers an outstanding framework for the development of a sustainable photovoltaic market. The recently implemented support programme, combined with above-average solar radiation, creates a strong incentive for investment in photovoltaics. For manufacturers of photovoltaic components, the programme comprises of a call for local content. The goal...

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    • FuelCell Energy Awarded $2.1 Million for Fuel Cell to be Incorporated into Renewable Hydrogen Fueling Station in California
      March 10, 2010

      FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCEL), a leading manufacturer of high efficiency ultra-clean power plants using renewable and other fuels for commercial, industrial, government, and utility customers, today announced subcontract awards totaling $2.1 million from Air Products (NYSE:APD). The prime contract to demonstrate a renewable hydrogen fueling station was awarded to Air Products by the California Air Resources Board and supported by the South Coast Air Quality Management District, and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The project is to demonstrate an Air Products' concept which incorporates FuelCell Energy's DFC-H2® technology in a hydrogen fueling station.  The DFC-H2® can produce clean power, heat and renewable hydrogen.

      The hydrogen will supply the...

      read more
    • DOE Announces Future Funding Opportunity for Marine and Hydrokinetic Technology Development
      March 10, 2010

      The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced its intent to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the advancement of marine and hydrokinetic technology. The FOA, entitled "Marine and Hydrokinetic Technology Readiness Advancement Initiative," will solicit applications for projects to advance the development of technologies that generate renewable electricity from waves, currents, tides, free-flowing rivers, and the ocean's thermal energy. Technologies at various levels of development will be evaluated based on metrics and guidelines established by DOE, and funding will be competitively awarded to a variety of projects. For more details, please view the Notice of Intent on the...

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    • Ontario's Landmark Green Energy Plan Delivers
      March 10, 2010

      The future will be brighter for many businesses in Ontario as more than 500 new green energy projects, most of them solar power installations, were approved today.

      These 510 projects are the first larger power generators to obtain contracts through Ontario's landmark Feed-In Tariff (FIT) program, the most comprehensive of its kind in North America. FIT encourages the development of renewable energy projects from a diverse range of producers, including homeowners, schools, farmers, large retailers and small businesses, by offering long-term, stable prices for the electricity generated.

      "Everybody is participating, from everywhere in Ontario, from farmers, schools and hospitals to large scale retail and commercial operations," said Brad Duguid, Minister of Energy and...

      read more
    • Canada's Electrical Channel to Seek Contractor Input
      March 10, 2010

      Electrical contractors will be contacted during the month of April by a market research company, Coherent B2B, working on behalf of Canada's electrical products industry. The purpose of this study is to help manufacturers, distributors and rep agencies better understand contractor's business pressures and needs. The aim is to improve the supply chain, products and services available to Canada's electrical contractors.

      Electrical contractors across Canada will be contacted by telephone through a member agency of the Canadian Market Research and Intelligence Association. They will be asked to participate in a phone interview that should only take about 10 minutes. All responses are completely confidential. Only aggregated statistical data and comments to open-ended questions will...

      read more
    • SMA Solar Technology AG strengthens its Presence in North America with Solar Inverter Production, Sales and Services in Ontario, Canada.
      March 9, 2010

      SMA Solar Technology AG (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: S92) is to strengthen its presence in North America with the foundation of a subsidiary in Canada. The site will be selected during the course of the first half of 2010. The initial investment volume is between € 5 and 10 million. SMA solar inverters from the Sunny Boy, Sunny Central and Sunny Island product ranges are to be produced for the Canadian market. Sales and services are also to be bundled together into the company. SMA is planning to create 100 to 200 jobs on site in the medium term.

      The province of Ontario in Canada offers an outstanding framework for the development of a sustainable photovoltaic market. The recently implemented support programme, combined with...

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    • Cooper Industries Announces Organizational Changes
      March 10, 2010

      COOPER INDUSTRIES announces Senior Vice President and CFO Terry A. Klebe will retire in 2010 after 15 years of service with Cooper Industries. Mr. Klebe began his career at Cooper in 1995 as vice president and controller and was appointed senior vice president, strategic sourcing in 1999. In 2002, he was promoted to CFO and has served in this role for the past 8 years.

      "Terry has made a tremendous impact at Cooper during his 15 years of service," said Cooper Industries Chairman and CEO Kirk S. Hachigian. "He has worked tirelessly and with the utmost passion and ethical standards throughout his career and has been a trusted advisor and business partner as we transformed Cooper over the last decade into the company it is...

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    • Standard Products Inc. Adds New Member to British Columbia Sales Team
      March 10, 2010

      STANDARD PRODUCTS INC. announces the addition of Jay Seitz to its British Columbia sales team. Jay brings 20+ years of electrical industry distribution and manufacturing experience to the team. Jay will cover the territory from Surrey to Chilliwack and will be responsible for maintaining long term relationships with customers and help grow the company's sales. Jay can be reached at (604) 945-4550 ext.248,...

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    • Sonepar Canada Inc. Appointment Announcements
      March 5, 2010

      SONEPAR CANADA INC. President and CEO, Keith Moss, announces the following new appointments:

      Chris McVittie has begun a new role as Senior Vice President, Operations for Sonepar Canada. He has spent the last nine years as Vice President and General Manager of Gescan BC, prior to which he was Director of Operations for Texcan.

      Jeff Durkuch has been appointed President, Gescan, after serving as Vice President and General Manager of Gescan Prairies for the past nine years. Mike Thompson has assumed the role of General Manager, Gescan BC, with 11 years of experience driving the company’s sales growth.

      Austin Hobson has stepped into...

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    • Graybar US Announces Organizational Changes
      March 5, 2010

      GRAYBAR, a leading distributor of electrical and communications products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, today announced the appointments of Richard D. Offenbacher to Senior Vice President - U.S. Business and Kathleen M. Mazzarella to Senior Vice President - Sales and Marketing. Both Offenbacher and Mazzarella also serve on Graybar's Board of Directors.

      Offenbacher, a Graybar veteran of nearly 42 years, will oversee Graybar's field organization within the United States, along with its Corporate Accounts and Government business. He most recently served as Senior Vice President - Sales and...

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    • FANIMATION Unveils The Multimax: Versatile Ceiling Fan with a Variety of Design Options
      March 10, 2010

      Designed as a versatile ceiling fan with six lighting and blade configurations, The Multimax™ has been unveiled by FANIMATION.  FANIMATION is a leading innovative and upscale ceiling fan designer and manufacturer.

      The Multimax™ is offered in a Chrome finish with reversible Cherry/Mahogany finished blades to complement today's interior décor.  The fan can be assembled in 2-, 3- or 4-blade configurations.

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    • WAC LIGHTING Introduces 2010 Catalog Featuring Responsible Lighting Designs
      March 10, 2010

      To feature its newest Responsible Lighting products for this year, WAC Lighting introduces the 2010 28-page Supplement, featuring LEDme™ downlights, pendants, fixtures and more.  WAC Lighting, a leading manufacturer and designer of track, recessed, undercabinet, monorail and decorative lighting, develops its responsible products in the family owned manufacturing campus with in-house UL approved...

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    • EnOcean's Bidirectional and Energy-Autonomous Dolphin Platform Means New Possibilities in Automation
      March 10, 2010

      EnOcean GmbH, developer of batteryless wireless technology, today announced the market availability of its new Dolphin platform. For the first time, the Dolphin system architecture enables the use of bi-directional, self-powered wireless sensors and actuators meaning EnOcean sensor modules can transmit information as well as receive it. This creates the basis for innovative wireless applications in building and industrial...

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