(Pittsboro, N.C.) Two nationally recognized speakers on sustainability and economic development share their experiences and wisdom at a March 10 Central Carolina Community College Green Central Speaker Series. Nancy Murray, CEO and co-founder of Builders of Hope, and Wanda Urbanska, author and host of the PBS television series “Simple Living with Wanda Urbanska,” will speak at the 7 p.m. program in the Mary Holmes Meeting Room of the Chatham Community Library on the college’s Chatham County Campus, 764 West St., Pittsboro. (more…)

(Raleigh, N.C.) The NC Green Business Fund is now accepting proposals for projects that save energy, generate renewable energy, and promote building energy efficiency. The complete solicitation document and instructions on how to apply, can be found on the Board of Science and Technology’s website: www.ncscitech.com/gbf . Interested applicants are requested to read the solicitation document carefully before beginning an application. (more…)

(Garner, N.C.) The Technology Spring Clean, Triangle Business Journal’s 2010 Green Action Program of the Year, is gearing up for its third year in Garner, North Carolina.  It will be held by WingSwept on April 16, 2011 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at 951 Heather Park Drive in Garner. (more…)

(Durham, N.C.) CoaLogix, Inc. and Cormetech, Inc. announced that they have signed an agreement that combines their technical, service and marketing experience to provide innovative long-term emissions reduction solutions to fossil power plants. The agreement is effective immediately and both companies expect that by combining the best of their respective capabilities and resources, they will be recognized as the most capable and valued leaders in SCR management and catalyst supply. (more…)

(Raleigh, N.C.) Raleigh-based Consert Inc., a smart grid technology provider, announced today that Constellation Energy (NYSE:CEG), GE Energy Financial Services, a unit of GE (NYSE:GE), Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM), Verizon Ventures and private investors have invested $17.7 million to fund strategic marketing, North American sales and ongoing enhancements of Consert’s advanced smart grid software. (more…)

(Raleigh, N.C.) Sensus is now shipping its iPERL™ product, an industry-leading intelligent residential water management system. The iPERL system enables utilities to capture additional revenue and support conservation efforts by delivering unprecedented efficiency through low flow accuracy, high flow durability and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) connectivity. (more…)

(Research Triangle Park, N.C.) Today, the Institute for Sustainable Development announced the winners of the Green Plus North American Sustainable Enterprise Awards at a ceremony at the Gold LEED Certified Research Triangle Park headquarters. Green Plus is a program of the Institute designed to help smaller enterprises and their communities understand and benefit from triple bottom line practices. (more…)

(Raleigh, N.C.) The city of Santa Maria, California, is modernizing its water utility program and delivering thousands of dollars in annual costs savings to customers and its own operations by deploying the FlexNet™ Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) communications system from Sensus. Sensus creates innovative technology solutions that enable the conservation of water and energy. (more…)

(Oak Island, N.C.) Mark A. Smith, CEO of Geospatial Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: GSPH), a developer and producer of technologies and services for identifying and managing underground pipeline assets, has written an article published in the April issue of Water & Wastes Digest magazine. In the article, titled “3D Mapping and GIS: Key Tools for Utility Line Maintenance,” Mr. Smith highlights the use of Geospatial’s Smart Probe™ technology to help complete a project involving the mapping of water and sewer lines undertaken by the Town of Oak Island, North Carolina. (more…)

(Garner, N.C.) WingSwept’s Second Annual Technology Spring Clean took place on April 17, which was a beautiful day in Garner.   People and businesses of Garner, Raleigh, Clayton and surrounding areas were enthusiastic to drop off old technology equipment to recycle that would otherwise pollute landfills and clutter their home or office. The event was exponentially bigger than the last with over 22,000 pounds of electronic equipment collected.  The average drop off around 150 pounds of technology that was unwanted, and often unusable and outdated.  (more…)

(Garner, N.C.) For the second year, WingSwept is holding their technology recycling event as a service to the community. Volunteers will be stationed at 951 Heather Park Drive at the corner of Heather Park Drive and Aversboro Road from 10 am until 4 pm collecting old and unused computer technology equipment to be properly recycled. WingSwept, a leading local IT firm, is heading up this Earth Day event with the support of several community organizations including Triangle Recycling, Garner Chamber of Commerce, Town of Garner, McDonald’s, Jones Insurance Agency, The Garner Citizen, Garner Rotary Club, S & A Cherokee, and Turner Farms Self Storage.  All these partner organizations stand behind WingSwept and their dedication to providing the community with this much needed recycling event.  (more…)

(Asheville, N.C.) Altech-Eco Corporation of Asheville, North Carolina announced today that they have obtained a Certificate of Conformity (COC) from the EPA for their DEDICATED 2010 Ford Focus compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion system. This is the only EPA certified 2010 CNG system for the 2010 Focus worldwide. The “dedicated” system means that the vehicle uses 100% natural gas, and needs absolutely zero gasoline. Households or companies can now receive a $4,000 Federal Income Tax Credit by purchasing and converting your vehicle with Altech-Eco’s conversion system. (more…)