Redding, California - Transfer Flow, Inc.

In Redding, California - Transfer Flow, Inc., a California based fuel systems manufacturer, is conducting a three day alternative fuel training class. The training will tackle the benefits of using alternative energy particularly propane autogas. It will be held from January 17 – 19, 2012 at the Smart Business Resource Center. Another class will be held in Sacramento, California from February 6 – 8, 2012.

For more information, visit www.transferflow.com.

Phoenix, Arizona – Magna International Inc.

In Phoenix, Arizona – Magna International Inc., the largest manufacturer of car parts in North America, is opening a new plant in Phoenix, Arizona. Cosma Power Systems, the name of the plant, will produce structures and components for solar energy systems. The new facility will be ready by December 2011 and is expected to hire 50 – 60 employees.

For more information, visit www.magna.com.

Indian River County, Florida - INEOS New Planet BioEnergy LLC

In Indian River County, Florida - INEOS New Planet BioEnergy LLC, a joint venture of UK based INEOS Bio and California based New Planet Energy, is opening a new facility. The new plant will be engaged in waste management, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, producing bioethanol and renewable power. They are planning to begin operations by the second half of 2012 and are expecting to hire 53 employees.

For more information, visit their website at www.inpbioenergy.net.

Upper Macungie Township, Pennsylvania – SunOpta Inc.

In Upper Macungie Township, Pennsylvania – SunOpta Inc., a Canadian food company engaged in producing health foods and energy bars, is opening a new production facility. With its headquarters located in Ontario, Canada, the new plant will be their first in the East Coast. They are planning to begin operating by August 2012 and will be initially hiring 50 people. Recruitment will start in January.

For more information, visit www.sunopta.com.

Should the US Military Use Biofuels Despite the High Price

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The US Military will acquire 450,000 gallons of biofuel from Solazyme and Dynamic Fuels LLC to power their aircrafts and ships in next year’s RIMPAC or Rim of the Pacific Exercise, the largest international maritime exercise in the world. Solazyme will supply an algae based biofuel while Dynamic Fuels LLC will supply a biofuel based from used cooking oil and animal fats. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus said that a 50-50 blend of biofuel and petroleum based diesel will be used in the exercise off Hawaii next summer. The purchase costs $12 million or roughly $26 a gallon.

The Renewable Energy Agenda Holds Water, Politics Aside

Used Oil
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The recent survey that most Americans still favor further development of alternative energy shows that the renewable energy agenda should continue. This is not to say that pushing for it must be based from the decision of the majority alone but I think it is a wise move. The public, the economy and the environment as well must not be subjected to the ill-effects brought about by using fossil fuels.

New York City, New York - Smith Electric Vehicles Corp.

In New York City, New York - Smith Electric Vehicles Corp., a manufacturer of all-electric vehicles, with its headquarters located in Kansas, Missouri, will add another facility in New York City. The said facility will manufacture the zero emission Newton, a medium duty truck with a 150-mile range. The new facility will begin its production in 2012 and is expected to create up to 100 jobs.

For more information, visit smithelectric.com.

Springfield, Missouri - Paul Mueller Company

In Springfield, Missouri - Paul Mueller Company, a company specializing in manufacturing tanks and equipments for various industries, are looking for qualified applicants to fill different positions. The company plans to hire more than 300 persons over the span of 3 years.

For more information, visit http://www.muel.com/CareerOpportunities/CareerOps.cfm.

Alternative Energy Jobs - Joule Unlimited

Joule Unlimited Inc., a company engaged in alternative energy technologies, has various positions open in different fields. With their headquarters located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, they also have job openings in their pilot plant in Leander, Texas and their demonstration plant in Hobbs, New Mexico.

For more information, visit www.jouleunlimited.com/careers.

Coolidge, Arizona - Central Arizona College

In Coolidge, Arizona - The Central Arizona College with its Renewable Energy Technology program is accepting applicants for different courses and trainings related to jobs in the renewable energy industry. The program is funded by the US Department of Labor with a $2.2 million grant. They are aiming to train 400 applicants.

For more information, you may visit the CAC Engineering Technology Division.