The first comprehensive survey of Illinois’ clean energy industry found that 96,875 people currently work in the clean energy sector of the state’s economy, a figure that surpasses the state’s combined total of real estate professionals and accountants (according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security). A new interactive website showcases the survey results and… Keep reading →
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Clean Jobs Illinois Survey Finds Clean Energy Industry Employs More Than 96,000 in Illinois, With 9 Percent Employment Growth Expected
By businesswireClearwater County, Idaho, residents can now pay for marriage licenses, permits, water bills and other services using credit and debit cards at the county clerk’s office in Orofino, County Clerk Carrie Bird announced. “Paying by credit or debit card is a faster and more convenient option for a lot of our customers, especially if they’re… Keep reading →
Location Based Technologies Signs an Exclusive Licensing Agreement with Oak Ridge National Laboratory of the US Department of Energy via UT-Battelle, LLC for Integration and Marketing of the VERDE™ Analytics System
By businesswireLocation Based Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: LBAS), a leading developer of comprehensive GPS tracker solutions, announced the signing of an exclusive license agreement with UT-Battelle, LLC (UT-Battelle), which manages and operates the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) for the US Department of Energy (DOE), to integrate and market UT-Battelle’s electric power restoration forecasting system, called VERDE™… Keep reading →
Residents of Gem County, Idaho, can now pay for their planning, zoning and building permit fees using credit and debit cards, Brad Clark, Gem County Development Services supervisor announced. “We have been receiving requests for this service for a long time and are very pleased to have finally stepped into the 21st century,” Clark said…. Keep reading →
Delawareans and frequent visitors to the First State can now report illegal dumping activities directly to state environmental officials using their smartphones. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has launched a new TrashStoppers app for Android, iPhone, and Windows phones. The app was developed for DNREC by Delaware Interactive, LLC (DI)… Keep reading →
The Texas Legislature, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV), and Texas.gov just made it easier for Texans to renew their vehicle registration. As of January 1, 2014, all 254 Texas counties offer the option for online renewals – a simple, secure way to keep your vehicle registration current. All you need to get started is… Keep reading →
ISACA’s COBIT 5 is included as an informative reference in the core of the US Cybersecurity Framework, which launched this week and is aimed at helping improve cybersecurity at critical infrastructure operators and other businesses. ISACA, a global association of 110,000 cybersecurity, governance and assurance professionals, assisted the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)… Keep reading →
Three-Quarters of Vehicles Sold Worldwide by 2035 Will Have Autonomous Features, Forecasts Navigant Research
By businesswireSelf-driving vehicles have been imagined for many years, and several high-profile autonomous vehicle research and development programs have shown that the technology is getting closer to market readiness in recent years. With the advent of more accurate global positioning system navigation, as well as onboard sensors and the associated advanced driver assistance systems, cars now… Keep reading →
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) with funding from SwampWorks at the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and the Department of Defense Rapid Reaction Technology Office (DoD/RRTO) demonstrated the launch of an all-electric, fuel cell-powered, unmanned aerial system (UAS) from a submerged submarine. From concept to fleet demonstration, this idea took less than six years… Keep reading →
Colorado Cleantech Industries Association Announces the Winners of the 2013 Cleantech Awards
By businesswireLast night, the Colorado Cleantech Industries Association (CCIA) presented awards to nine recipients at the annual “Colorado Cleantech Awards Celebration.” Recipients were acknowledged for their efforts in advancing Colorado’s cleantech ecosystem, increasing jobs and driving innovation in the cleantech sector. “We are thrilled to recognize this year’s winners for their outstanding contributions to Colorado’s cleantech… Keep reading →