Three Projects with HECIC New Energy will Add 132 MW to China's Renewable Energy Capacity
SCHENECTADY, N.Y.--Tuesday, January 12, 2010-- GE (NYSE: GE) announced today that it has signed contracts to supply 88 wind turbines to HECIC New Energy Co., Ltd, one of China's leading wind energy developers, for three new projects in Hebei and Shanxi Provinces. The projects will support the rapid growth of wind energy investments in China, which today is the world's fourth largest producer of wind power.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--Tuesday, January 12, 2010-- GE Capital Fleet Services today announced its Environmental Performance solution was reapproved as a GE ecomagination product, confirming the significant operating and environmental performance improvements it delivers to customers. As a GE ecomagination product, reapproval must be sought every three years to reconfirm the validity of the product offering.
ABUJA, Nigeria, January 11 2010 --- General Electric Company (GE) announced today that the members of the African American Forum (AAF) Executive Team and Board of Directors arrived in Abuja, Nigeria as part of a five-day Africa tour. This is the delegation's first official visit to the region, reflecting the company's commitment to partner with and provide solutions to support the growth of African countries.
ACCRA, Ghana, January 10 2010 --- General Electric Company (GE) announced today that the members of the African American Forum (AAF) Executive Team and Board of Directors landed in Accra, Ghana to start its five-day Africa tour. This is the delegation's first official visit to the region, reflecting the company's commitment to partner with and provide solutions to support the growth of African countries.
White House provides federal assistance; Award highlights GE's commitment to leading energy storage technology and U.S. jobs
Schenectady, NY (Jan. 8, 2010) -- GE Transportation announced today that it has received advanced manufacturing credits for the construction of a manufacturing facility to develop next generation energy storage systems and create new high-tech manufacturing jobs in the United States. The White House today released the names of the credit applicants who received awards.
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the largest NFL venue ever built, the Dallas Cowboys' new billion-dollar stadium is an engineering marvel. GE's contribution to the project---cost-effective and energy-efficient lighting and electrical distribution equipment---has satisfied the Texas-sized expectations of the Cowboys organization.
Erie, Penn., USA and Contagem, MG, Brazil (Jan. 7, 2010) - GE Transportation announced today it has signed an agreement with Cosan to deliver 50 new AC44i locomotives for freight transport starting in 2010 through Rumo, Cosan's subsidiary for logistics operations. Cosan is the leading grower and processor of sugar cane and one of the largest ethanol and sugar producers in the world. Cosan will use the new locomotives to haul sugar from its processing plants to port on the rail infrastructure provided by its partner America Latina Logistica (ALL).
FAIRFIELD, Conn.--Thursday, January 07, 2010-- In an effort to increase Americans' access to quality healthcare across the country, the GE Foundation--- the philanthropic organization of GE--- has awarded a $650,000 grant to AmeriCares, expanding the reach of GE's Developing Health program. Developing Health is a 3-year, $25 million commitment that provides grant funding and employee engagement to selected healthcare centers across the United States, focusing on delivering primary care and access to quality healthcare.
