Connecticut Launches E-Waste Recycling Program

Posted on June 27th, 2010 by Auggie V

Hartford, Conn. – Connecticut’s state legislature approved the necessary regulations to establish the program with the Department of Environmental Protection on Saturday. The regulations establish collection points throughout the state, which will help recycle potentially hazardous materials such as mercury and leaded glass. Consumers will be able to recycle old televisions, computers, printers, and monitors [...]

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Siemon Announces New Green Building Product

Posted on June 27th, 2010 by Auggie V

Watertown, Conn. — Siemon has announced the launch of its new ConvergeIT intelligent building cabling program. ConvergeIT combines Siemon’s well-known network infrastructure expertise and global technical and installation support capabilities with its comprehensive structured cabling product line to provide a straightforward process for the implementation of a converged, IP-based intelligent building cabling system. Growing in [...]

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Travelers Adds SolarPak Coverage to its EnergyPak Series of Products

Posted on June 12th, 2010 by Auggie V

Hartford, Conn. – According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, a fourfold increase in demand for and production of solar photovoltaic (PV) is expected between 2008 and 2012. To help protect its clients that are installing solar panels and energy systems and operating solar farms, Hartford based Travelers Companies, Inc. has added SolarPak coverage to [...]

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Proton to Power Buses In California

Posted on June 12th, 2010 by Auggie V

Wallingford, Conn. – Proton Energy Systems, a Wallingford firm specializing in hydrogen generation systems, will provide the electrolyzer to produce gaseous hydrogen for new fuel cell buses in the San Francisco area and the Alameda-Contra Costra Transit District. The electrolyzer is the largest Proton Energy system has ever put in the field, and this one [...]

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CT Companies Drive Green Garage Certification

Posted on June 12th, 2010 by Auggie V

Hartford, Conn. – Connecticut’s biggest parking operators and electric utility have teamed up to create a certification for “green” garages, similar to the LEED® format for environmentally sustainable buildings. The U.S. Green Parking Council was formally established a month ago because the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) won’t certify any of the thousands [...]

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