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International Visitor to Lecture on Green Economy

International Visitor to Lecture on Challenges, Opportunities of Green Economy

A senior member of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT, will deliver a public lecture at The University of Auckland on the challenges and opportunities of a green economy.

Enterprise Transportation Expands to Include Hauling and Biodiesel Services

As our trade expands, Enterprise Transportation, Inc. recognizes the ever-growing need to provide quality customer service in the trucking industry. With demand for alternative fuels on the rise, we are happy to announce our company is expanding our services to accommodate the changing needs of suppliers. We are now providing fuel and freight hauling options at competitive rates, while maintaining our high-caliber level of excellency in the trucking industry.

Annual CITGO-Venezuela Heating Oil Program Helps Families in Need for Seven Years in a Row

CITGO President and CEO Alejandro Granado and Citizens Energy Chairman Joseph P. Kennedy II today launched the seventh consecutive year of the CITGO-Venezuela Heating Oil Program.

The program will help more than 400,000 people this year in 25 states, including members of over 60 Native American tribes, families living in tenant-owned cooperatives, residents of over 250 homeless shelters, and thousands of single-family households.

As Aired on Discovery’s Planet Green, Passion River Films Releases on DVD “Houston We Have A Problem,” Documentary About the Future of Energy

Featuring interviews with the Chairman of BP Capital, the Executive Director of the Sierra Club, the Former President of Shell Oil, and other top oil companies, “Houston We Have A Problem” seeks the truth about our nation’s dependence on foreign oil. Screened at our Nation’s Capital and nationwide for Earth Day, and featured on Discovery’s Planet Green as part of its Reel Impact series, the documentary is now available on DVD.

Star Gas Partners, L.P. Reports Fiscal 2011 Second Quarter Results

Star Gas Partners, L.P. (the “Partnership” or “Star”) (NYSE:SGU), a home energy distributor and services provider specializing in heating oil, today announced financial results for its fiscal 2011 second quarter and the six-month period ended March 31, 2011.

Codfuel.com Adds New Service

Codfuel.com is best known for providing fuel oil delivery orders to local oil dealers throughout the North East. For nearly a decade, Codfuel.com streamlined the online ordering process and has harnessed an enormous customer base that is continuously growing at a rapid pace. Fuel Oil Dealers and homeowners have embraced Codfuel.com as a very helpful and convenient tool.

Tips for Minimizing Cooling Costs, Maximizing Comfort This Summer

As temperatures climb, homeowners throughout the country are preparing for hot, sticky weather. For many people, a major concern this season is keeping their homes cool and comfortable without driving energy costs through the roof. With this in mind, one important item that every summer checklist should include is ensuring your home’s air conditioning system is operating properly and efficiently.

Oil Supply: Peak Oil and the Role of Enhanced Oil Recovery

Approximately 65% of global original-oil-in-place (OOIP) is “trapped” and cannot be recovered using traditional primary and secondary oil recovery methods and processes.
Unfortunately, Peak Oil will be widely recognized as reality only “after” it has already happened.
Approximately 80% of all global oil fields continue to experience severe annual production declines of 5% to 15% (averaging around 8%).

Holtzople Heating & Air Conditioning Adds Two New Energy Efficient Systems

Holtzople Heating & Air Conditioning is pleased to announce the addition of two energy efficient systems to its HVAC lineup. Holtzople’s diverse lineup now features geothermal systems from Trane and solar ready systems from Lennox.

Geothermal systems from Trane are known to be some of the most energy efficient systems available today and have been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency as being one of the most efficient ways to heat and cool a home. Geothermal systems typically operate with such efficiency that they can return up to four dollars of heat for every dollar spent on electricity. These systems can also be configured to reduce the need for energy to heat water that is used for washing dishes, bathing, and laundry.

Magazine: Are you breaking the law?

By David Mears in Industry on 8th Jun 2011 6:00 This article appeared in Pitchcare Magazine Issue 36 – April / May 2011 Most operators in the turf maintenance sector are concerned about compliance with legislation applicable to them, and do not wish to run foul of the law. Many believe they are aware of [...]