Energy Leaders Today: Proving Solar and Energy Efficiency Can Be Cost-Effective ================================================================================ Joel Cornell on 12/01/2011 17:29:00 Ray Darby has over 30 years of experience in the energy industry and a background in mechanical engineering. Today, his Grass Valley, Calif. company, Sustainable Energy Group, specializes in finding the most cost-effective alternatives to meet a given customer’s needs and budget. A One-Stop-Shop for Geothermal Supplies ================================================================================ Felicia Willis on 12/01/2011 17:46:00 With 20 years of experience, president Greg Beach has embraced e-commerce to grow his business to every inch of the U.S. and parts of Canada. By offering continuing education to their employees and to the general public, as well as keeping an entire warehouse fully stocked with geothermal supplies, Geo-Hydro Supply is a beacon for the industry. Air Flow Systems, Inc. ================================================================================ William Coleson on 12/01/2011 17:50:00 Starting out with only five employees, Air Flow Systems, Inc. has grown into a successful, key player in the Virginia geothermal scene completing over 350 projects. Always Quality, Always There ================================================================================ Joel Cornell on 12/01/2011 17:42:00 No project is out of scope for Air Conditioning Specialists’ fully licensed staff. Using the highest-caliber materials and products verified by Harvard professors and LMS Technologies, ACS’s goal is to provide year-round climate comfort to families across southeastern Virginia. Study Finds Wind Turbines Help Crops ================================================================================ Ames Laboratory on 12/01/2011 17:41:00 New research suggests that wind turbines in midwestern farm fields may be doing more than churning out electricity. The giant turbine blades that generate renewable energy might also be helping corn and soybean crops stay cooler and dryer, helping them fend off fungal infestations and improve their ability to extract growth-enhancing CO2 from the air and soil. Syracuse University Researchers Contribute New Ideas to Enhance Efficiency of Wind Turbines ================================================================================ William Coleson on 12/01/2011 17:38:00 Engineers at Syracuse University’s L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science Are teaming up with the University of Minnesota on new intelligent systems and grooved designs that would greatly enhance efficiency of wind turbines. Powering Buildings. Empowering People. ================================================================================ Joel Cornell on 12/01/2011 17:35:00 Founded in 1988 by president, Paul Israel, Sunlight Solar Energy is committed to bringing about the solar revolution and providing high-quality, grid-tied solar electric and solar thermal installation throughout the northeast and beyond. As Durable as the Products They Manufacture and Sell ================================================================================ Joel Cornell on 12/01/2011 17:21:00 Incorporated in 1975, The Solaray Corp. is now one of the nation’s oldest solar companies in continuous operation under the same name and ownership. A well positioned player, TSC does business as Inter-Island Solar Supply- a Hawaii-based distributor, & SunEarth- a California-based solar thermal manufacturer. Harker Heating & Cooling ================================================================================ Felicia Willis on 11/01/2011 15:40:00 Providing its customers with quality, knowledgeable service for 60 years. Flow Center Products ================================================================================ Joel Cornell on 12/01/2011 18:02:00 This flowcenter distributor’s offerings run the gamut making it a true one-stop-shop for all geothermal needs. Their flowcenters include built-in flush valves and customizable cabinets.