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The Connecticut Clean energy Fund (CCEF) today announced that the town of Putnam, Conn., has joined the Connecticut Clean Energy Communities Program by committing to purchase at least 20% of its electricity for municipal facilities from clean, renewable energy sources by the year 2010. Putnam officials approved a resolution declaring the town's commitment, enabling Putnam to join 86 other Connecticut municipalities that have made a commitment to a cleaner environment and greater energy independence.

Lignol energy Corporation announced that it has entered into a cellulosic ethanol project development agreement with Suncor Energy Products Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Suncor Energy Inc. As part of the agreement, Suncor has agreed to assist Lignol with development work on a previously announced commercial demonstration cellulosic ethanol facility to be located in Grand Junction, Colorado.

With its abundance of sand and easy river access, northwestern Ohio has attracted glass-makers for 150 years. By the late 19th century, Michael Owens was well on his way to revolutionizing glass-making with his bottle-making machine that could produce 240 bottles per minute, an invention that reduced labor costs by 80%. The region also produced Harold McMaster, who Fortune Magazine dubbed "The Glass Genius" for his invention of Permaglass, the curved and tempered glass used in automotive and consumer markets throughout the 20th century.

Ausra Inc. has launched its Kimberlina Solar Thermal energy Plant in Bakersfield, California, which showcases the company's concentrating solar thermal technology.

The U.S. wind energy industry installed 1,389 megawatts (MW) this quarter, bringing to 4,204 MW the total of wind power projects completed in what is expected to be another record year, the American Wind Energy Association announced in its 3rd quarter market report.

Nearly 14 million households are wasting an average of £490 each per year - or a total of £6.8 billion - by not switching energy provider, according to research from Confused.com - the UK's leading price comparison site.* (PRWeb Oct 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1504444.htm

Electricity 4 Business (E4B) customers need to review their options now and agree a new fixed price energy contract at the earliest possible opportunity to avoid the potential of being put on higher out of contract rates with a default supplier nominated by the UK's gas and electricity regulator OFGEM.The Energy Advice Line has a proven track record helping thousands of small and medium sized business customers switch supplier simply and quickly. (PRWeb Oct 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/business-electricity/electricity-for-business/prweb1516234.htm

ISC releases modernized, rich interactive mapping platform. (PRWeb Oct 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1519104.htm

Silicon Valley subcontractors are way past sockets, switches and power sources. Jobs today often involve high-tech and biotech facilities as well as buildings with elaborate telecommunications systems and high demands for electricity.

According to a story from the Charlotte Observer, Duke energy has cut in half its US $100 million plan to place solar-electric panels on hundreds of N.C. rooftops.