Enel to Build 90-Megawatt Windfarm in Sicily, an Industrial Info News Alert

Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) — Enel SpA (BIT:ENEL) (Rome, Italy) plans to build and operate a $160 million, 90-megawatt windfarm near Portoscuso in the region of Sicily. Enel Power SpA (Rome) will handle the construction and development of the power facilities. For details, view the entire article by subscribing to Industrial Info’s Premium Industry News at http://www.industrialinfo.com/showNews.jsp?newsitemID=141272,... 

Toba Montrose General Partnership Constructing 196 Megawatts of Hydroelectric Power in British Columbia, an Industrial Info News Alert

Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) — Toba Montrose General Partnership, a joint venture of Plutonic Power Corporation (Toronto:PCC.TO – News) (Vancouver, British Columbia) and GE Financial Services, a division of General Electric (NYSE:GE – News) (Fairfield, Connecticut), has started construction for 196 megawatts of hydroelectric power in southwestern British Columbia. For details, view the entire article... 

EMCOR Group, Inc. Subsidiary Awarded Contract to Install Mechanical Systems at Harvard University

EMCOR Group, Inc. a Fortune 500® leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure and facilities services for a diverse range of businesses, as previously reported during its third quarter conference call on October 23, announced that its EMCOR Services Northeast subsidiary has received a contract to install mechanical systems at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. EMCOR Services Northeast will be responsible for the replacement... 

Solidere International Takes Ajman’s Al Zorah to MIPIM Asia

Solidere International, one of the most prominent master and urban developers in the region, will bring its unique development initiatives to MIPIM Asia, the international property exhibition taking place at the Hong Kong International Convention & Exhibition Centre from November 19th to 21st. MIPIM Asia provides an exclusive platform for local developers to network with regional and international investors looking for opportunities in the Asia-Pacific... 

GE Hosting Summit of Leading Engineering, Construction Companies to Address Global Energy Challenges

GE Energy today began a two-day, first-of-its-kind energy summit in Istanbul, Turkey with the leading project management companies from Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa to showcase new technology and strategies aimed at helping countries address their urgent energy demands and environmental challenges. With energy demand expected to double by 2030, and global warming concerns driving new government policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,... 

South Korea’s Songdo International Business District Sets Global Standard as ‘Eco-City’

New international standards are being set by Gale International in sustainable building design, systems engineering, and urban infrastructure and planning with Songdo International Business District (IBD), a new city currently under construction off Incheon, South Korea, on the Yellow Sea. Songdo IBD is a joint venture between Gale International and Posco Engineering & Construction and is the largest private development in the world. Songdo IBD,... 

KONE Expands Sustainable Offerings

KONE, a leading provider of elevator and escalator equipment and services, further reinforced its environmental leadership today by introducing the next generation Machine Room-Less (MRL), MonoSpace (http://www.kone.com/countries/en_US/Elevators/MonoSpace/Pages/default.aspx) elevator at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Greenbuild 2008 Conference and Expo. The next generation MonoSpace utilizes the same proven design and technology of the MonoSpace... 

Introducing the all-new JCB 8055

The new benchmark in midi excavator performance. House builders, local authorities, utilities, highway maintenance, landscaping, plant and tool hire….no matter what the industry sector, the new JCB 8055 midi excavator excels. Available as either reduced or zero tailswing versions, the 8055 incorporates a brand new Tier III Isuzu 35.9kW (48.1hp) engine. This delivers impressive power that is transferred into efficient and effective digging and tracking... 

Mayor Chuck Reed Presents Inaugural San Jose Prize for Green Vision Innovation to Winners of California Clean Tech Open

San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed at a press conference today announced that the inaugural San Jose Prize for Green Vision Innovation will be awarded to the 2008 California Clean Tech Open winners. Announced last night at the Clean Tech Open’s third annual awards gala, the winners and runners up include: Over the Moon Diapers, Viridis Earth, BottleStone, Focal Point Energy, Power Assure, ElectraDrive, Porifera, NexChem, GroundSource Geo, Solar Red,... 

L.A.’s First Solar-Powered, All-Green Urban Community Premieres in Hollywood

Utility costs may be rising, but utility rates will remain at an all-time low at one eco-friendly Southern California community. The Gatsby Hollywood has announced it will be Metro L.A.’s first all solar-powered, all-green urban community. The enclave is now under construction on the corner of Hollywood’s Fountain and Wilcox Avenues. A first for the area, the all-new, single-family-home community offers premier sun-powered features and...