Two Philly Firms Named to Global Water Industry Honor Roll
This week in Toronto, two PA companies -- both from Philadelphia -- received further validation they are helping the state to the forefront of global innovations in the water industry.
Faces of Energy, Catherine Neil, Heat Shed
Eight years ago, she left her big city job to join her husband's solar installation company. Today, she relishes her status as one of the state's first installers and promoter of PA's energy industry.
Alphabuyer, the Groupon for utilities, opens office in Pittsburgh, hiring
Alphabuyer is opening an office and expanding in Pittsburgh, joining the group buying frenzy with deals on some of life's most basic needs, beginning with the monthly utility bill.
Smart Plug Innovator Among Ten Southeast PA Companies to Rake In Combined $2M
Early stage medical, energy and internet-based companies are again the focus of Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania's latest investment round.
New gas pump in Harrisburg lets you choose how much ethanol you want
A Harrisburg fueling station now has a flex-fuel pump. Customers who use it to fill up can choose between gasoline with a traditional blend of 10 percent ethanol, the 85 percent-ethanol mixture known as E85, or E30, a blend of 30 percent ethanol.
Debunking the List: Philly's Not Nearly as Toxic as Forbes Thinks
Forbes points out the obvious - our industrial heritage - in ranking Philly atop its toxic cities list, but our own report finds that while we have some work to do, we live in an environment that's increasingly sustainable.
Faces of Energy: Robert McAnally, Appalachian Lighting Systems Inc.
Talk about lighting the lamp. This family owned and operated Ellwood City company makes high-powered and ultra energy-efficient LED lights and technology in ways that stand out from competitors.
Mark Group hiring for 70 energy efficiency jobs at Philadelphia Navy Yard
The Mark Group, a UK company with recently opened North American headquarters at The Philadelphia Navy Yard, is hiring big time. And training, too.
Solar Panel Course, On-Site MBAs Among PA's Latest Higher Ed Innovations
Accreditation for a solar panel course in the Lehigh Valley and graduates from a new on-site MBA program in Pittsburgh are among the sector's recent firsts in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh-based Montauk Energy expands trash-to-power operations, hiring
Pittsburgh-based Montauk Energy is expanding its landfill gas-to-energy operations with the acquisition of seven landfill gas-fueled electric generation projects in Texas and California.