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FedEx to Build 2nd-Largest US Private Solar System

FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) and the City of Oakland, California today announced that FedEx Express will construct California's largest corporate solar electric system atop its hub at Oakland International Airport. The 904-kilowatt solar array will be second in size only to Fala Direct Marketing's solar system in Long Island, New York, which is 1.02 megawatts. It will be built at its hub at Oakland's international airport, and is scheduled to begin operations in May, 2005. It will provide approximately 80 percent of the peak load demand for the company's Oakland facility, which employs 1,700 people. "With this project, FedEx will deliver more environmental innovation to California," said Mitch Jackson, managing director, corporate and international environmental programs, FedEx Express. "From hybrid electric delivery trucks to solar power, we are proud to lead our industry in committing to real, practical ways to reduce pollution, conserve fossil fuels, and contribute to a greener world." "FedEx is proving that solar power works for business," said Oakland Mayor Jerry Brown. "Thanks to the vision shown by FedEx, we're adding nearly one megawatt of zero-pollution electric generating capacity to Oakland. With this project, we're well on our way to my administration's goal of adding five megawatts of […]

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Memphis Blight Turns into Premier Green Community

One of Memphis' most blighted neighborhoods will soon become one of the premier green communities in America. Former vacant and neglected lots in the Uptown district are being transformed into models of energy efficiency that will significantly reduce homeowners' monthly utility costs. At the core of Uptown's revitalization area is new home construction using EcoBuild, a green building program created by Memphis Light, Gas & Water that is designed to be 30% more energy efficient than typical residential construction in Shelby County. Homes built to EcoBuild standards feature a more efficient air-conditioning system, better windows and roofing materials to minimize heat gain, and recycled products to keep construction matter out of landfills. Targeting low- to moderate-income families, the Uptown redevelopment project will ultimately rejuvenate 100 blocks of the north Memphis Downtown area. With 11 new single-family homes completed and about 400 on tap, MLGW regards Uptown as its petri dish, says Becky Williamson, MLGW strategic marketing coordinator. "Uptown is a great laboratory for this experiment of building energy-efficient homes," she says. "The infrastructure was already there so it is just reclaiming an area that was abandoned and neglected. It's a great opportunity, and we are really looking forward to it […]

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New Jersey Bans Non-Native Plants on State Land

TRENTON, New Jersey, October 19, 2004 (ENS) – New Jersey is prohibiting the planting of non-native species on state lands, and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has issued an advisory list of 20 tree species, 40 shrub species, 15 vine species, 66 herb species, and 16 grass and sedge species that are no longer welcome on public lands in New Jersey. The list contains just a fraction of the more than 1,200 nonindigenous plants in New Jersey that have been introduced, accidentally or intentionally, mostly from Europe and Asia. Because these tend to have few natural predators or parasites on this continent, they are aggressive competitors for space and nutrients in New Jersey's natural areas. The new policy is intended to reduce the spread of these invasive species that choke out New Jersey's natural plants and threaten wetlands and waterways, said DEP Commissioner Bradley Campbell, announcing the directive on Thursday. "State agencies need to lead by example and stop planting invasive species on lands that we manage," said Campbell. "This is a small, but important step in our long-term struggle to address this significant threat to New Jersey's rich natural heritage." Invasive species also threaten New Jersey's agricultural resources […]

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MTI Micro Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2004 Technology Innovation Award

Frost & Sullivan has named MTI Micro as the recipient of the 2004 Technology Innovation Award for its fully integrated patent pending direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) solution. The Award is presented to a company that shows significant commercialization progress through technology innovation. "MTI Micro's Mobion(TM) compact construction enables integration within an OEM device," says Frost & Sullivan industry analyst Sara Bradford. "DFMCs are expected to be a contender in the 1.79 billion portable device unit shipment market by 2010." Micro fuel cells have the potential to be used in a wide range of applications including battery replacements, transportation, light-duty vehicles, emergency power, consumer tools, marine applications, communications, and mobile power. Mobion(TM) is being designed to power portable devices up to ten times longer than traditional battery packs. Added benefits include instant cord-free recharging wherein the fuel compartment can be refilled with the quick replacement of a cartridge. In addition, a patent pending design that creates a simplified fuel cell process that can be operated in any orientation is a key plus. Mobion(TM) is a high-powered, lightweight power source. By making use of fuel cells instead of traditional batteries that contain heavy metal, it provides environmental benefits. MTI Micro expects […]

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Millennium Cell Comments on Nasdaq Listing Notice

Millennium Cell Inc. (NASDAQ:MCEL), a technology development company with a proprietary process to store, generate and deliver pure hydrogen, received a letter from Nasdaq on October 7, 2004, indicating that the Company was not currently in compliance with certain requirements necessary for continued listing on the Nasdaq National Market. The Company is evaluating several options available to either maintain its listing on the Nasdaq National Market or to transfer its listing to the Nasdaq SmallCap Market. H. David Ramm, Millennium Cell Interim President and CEO, commented, "Millennium Cell is committed to maintaining a listing with Nasdaq. Whether we remain on Nasdaq's National Market or move to its SmallCap Market, our investors will still be able to trade the Company's stock electronically using the existing 'MCEL' ticker. "We have a number of exciting programs underway focused on developing our technologies in promising near-term markets, cash to fund our growth into 2006, and confidence in the Company's strategic direction and long-term prospects. I look forward to providing a detailed update on our recent progress when we release third quarter results after the market closes on October 27, 2004 and host our quarterly conference call on October 28, 2004." About Millennium Cell Millennium […]

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