Archive for the 'Press Releases' Category
Mar
25
ANSI International Workshop focuses on next generation toilets.
March 25, 2016 | Comments Off on ANSI International Workshop focuses on next generation toilets.
International Workshop Agreement (IWA) workshop on sustainable non-sewered sanitation systems will take place June 28–30, 2016 in Singapore. Being held by ANSI, this IWA is intended to support development of international standard to ensur…
Mar
25
ASTM Plastic Piping Systems Committee names new chairman.
March 25, 2016 | Comments Off on ASTM Plastic Piping Systems Committee names new chairman.
Richard R. Geoffroy, director of engineering and applications at Polymer Services Group in Somers, CT, has been named chairman of ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems. Geoffroy has been with Polymer Services Group since 1985 hav…
Mar
25
DoE Discussions foster local climate change impact awareness.
March 25, 2016 | Comments Off on DoE Discussions foster local climate change impact awareness.
To promote awareness of and effectively address climate change and its impacts at local, community level, U.S. DoE will conduct Community Leaders Institutes in St. Helena Island, SC (May 14); Savannah, GA (June 11); Charleston, SC (July 16); and Myrtle Beach, SC (August 20). “Climate Change: A Global Reality,” made-for-television dialogue, will be used to introduce climate change issues, and local experts will thereafter discuss said dialogue and encourage discussion with audience members.
Mar
25
Alliance for Energy Productivity names Steering Committee chair.
March 25, 2016 | Comments Off on Alliance for Energy Productivity names Steering Committee chair.
Global Alliance for Energy Productivity announced Rachel Kyte, CEO and Special Representative of UN Secretary General for Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All), as Steering Committee chair. Previously, Kyte served as Vice President and Special Envoy on Climate Change at World Bank Group. Alliance President Kateri Callahan expressed confidence “that Rachel will be an invaluable asset” and said she looks forward to working with Kyte on strengthening global energy productivity.
Mar
25
DOE Funding supports Indian and Alaska Native communities.
March 25, 2016 | Comments Off on DOE Funding supports Indian and Alaska Native communities.
U.S. Department of Energy announced funding for American Indian and Alaska Native communities to deploy clean energy and energy efficiency projects. DOE plans to invest over $9 million in 16 facility- and community-scale energy projects in 24 tribal …
Mar
25
LAM 2016 explores world of additive manufacturing.
March 25, 2016 | Comments Off on LAM 2016 explores world of additive manufacturing.
On March 2–3, LIA’s 8th annual Laser Additive Manufacturing Workshop welcomed over 170 attendees from 14 countries. Participants discussed latest developments in 3D printing, cladding, and other additive manufacturing methods. LAM General…