VANCOUVER, BC -- March 2, 2011 --- Plutonic Power Corporation (TSX: PCC) and GE Energy Financial Services, a unit of GE (NYSE: GE), have achieved commercial operations at their second major renewable energy project, British Columbia's largest wind farm, a major milestone in their growth collaboration. The Dokie Wind project is now fully operational, providing clean energy to BC Hydro under a 25-year Electricity Purchase Agreement (EPA).
Announcement in advance of OPEESA Annual Meeting extends repayment terms by 60 days
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL -- GE Capital's Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) business today announced a new financing program for outdoor power equipment dealers in advance of the Outdoor Power Equipment and Engine Service Association (OPEESA) Annual Meeting in Palm Beach, FL Feb. 27-March 2. The new offering, called "Extra 60," will add 60 days to standard supplier financing terms. The programs are designed to help spur industry growth as the economy continues to recover.
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Manufacturers and dealers focus on inventory mix and smart growth
Hoffman Estates, IL -- After navigating through rough waters for several years, the marine industry is beginning to push forward on the throttle, according to survey results released today by GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) from the Miami International Boat Show. More than one-third of respondents (38%) expect sales to increase up to five percent in 2011, and 54% said that the best time for dealers to increase inventory levels is now.
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Portneuf, Quebec, 23 février 2011-- GE et le gouvernement du Canada ont annoncé aujourd'hui des investissements de $1.3 M chacun dans un projet de recherche avec Les Serres du St-Laurent (Savoura) et l'Université McGill. Le projet a pour but le développement de technologies innovatrices d'éclairage pour les serre commerciales à base de DEL afin d'améliorer les rendements tout en réduisant les coûts d'opération.
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Portneuf, Quebec, February 23, 2011 -- GE and The Government of Canada announced today they are each investing $1.3 million, for a research project with Les Serres St-Laurent (Savoura) and McGill University, to develop innovative LED lighting technology for commercial greenhouses to help improve growing efficiency while reducing business operational costs.
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* GEH Seeking to Extend its ABWR Design Certification to 2027
* GEH's ABWR the First 'Generation III' Reactor Certified for U.S. Construction in 1997
WILMINGTON, N.C.--23 February 2011-- GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) today announced the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has formally accepted the company's application to renew the design certification for its Advanced Boiling Water Reactor (ABWR) technology. As a result, the agency can formally begin reviewing the application.