Mega Laundromat Goes Solar
Michael Tarm, Associated Press
July 31, 2006 — One of Tom Benson’s claims to fame, proclaimed in five-foot-high letters across his storefront, is that he owns the "WORLD’S LARGEST LAUNDROMAT" — complete with 153 washers, 148 dryers and 15 flat-screen TVs.
But that’s not the claim that excites advocates of renewable energy. It’s that, [...]

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"Areva SA of France predicts the global use of solar-thermal power will grow by about 30-fold this decade, a forecast that spurred the world’s largest maker of nuclear reactors to buy a California-based equipment maker."
"The deal was similar to recent purchases in the industry and indicate how traditional energy companies are branching into green power [...]

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In order to save energy, consumers need to be able to obtain up-to-date information at any time about the energy consumption of their appliances, and be able to control them while away from home. Scientists have developed two new applications that help consumers manage their power use.

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The Daily Energy Report for Tuesday February 23, 2010 discusses the DOE awarding $1.37 billion conditional loan guarantee to BrightSource Energy, IBM and Johnson Controls team up to tackle smart building technologies and a “Home of the Future” on display at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
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Date: 2010-02-25, 10:34AM HST
Reply to: job-tfqnu-1617728785@craigslist.org

Solar Thermal Company is currently looking for a **SUPER STAR** Sales Manager for the Hawaii region. Must be able to embody the Aloha Spirit, be self-driven, and motivated to create sales success in the solar industry. The Sales Manager will assume responsibility for generating sales of commercial solar systems and developing strong partnerships with installers; develop and advance Company’s sales initiatives and maintain customer relationships while identifying target opportunities for the company.

If you are a self-motivated, strong leader, who wants to join an exciting start-up company dedicated to renewable energy and solar technology, send in your resume TODAY!

Location: Hawaiian Islands

• Compensation: Base + Commission + Benefits
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

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