NISKAYUNA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE today announced it has successfully developed and delivered a 6 kW prototype of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) system to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)/National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) for testing as part of a multi-year research program under the Department's Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance (SECA) Coal-Based Systems program.
NISKAYUNA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Global Research, the centralized research organization of the General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), today announced that it has been awarded Popular Mechanics magazine's 2006 Breakthrough Award for its development of an advanced hydrogen electrolyzer. The awards program, initiated last year, recognizes valuable work in science and technology that can play a critical role in improving lives, expanding knowledge and building a better future.
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Working Mother 2007
GE's flex work options and the increasing ranks of women officers are among the reasons it is once again named a "Best Company" for working mothers.
Working Mother cites GE's flex work options and the increasing ranks of women officers among the reasons it is a "Best Company" for working mothers.
Learn more about the award at "Working Mother"
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SYDNEY, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 19, 2006--General Electric Company (GE) launches its global clean energy and water initiative - called ecomagination - in the Australian market at Sydney's Powerhouse Museum today. John Rice, GE Vice Chairman and President & CEO of GE Infrastructure, convenes the meeting with government and business leaders to address Australia's unique challenges in securing adequate energy and water reserves in a resource constrained world.
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FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 2006--GE (NYSE: GE) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell GE Advanced Materials (Silicones & Quartz) to Apollo Management, L.P., a private investment firm in a deal valued at approximately $3.8 billion in cash and securities. Upon completion of the transaction, GE will receive a 10% ownership stake in the new company and hold $400 million of notes. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals, and is expected to occur before the end of 2006.
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FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 2006--The Board of Directors of General Electric Company (NYSE:GE) today authorized a regular quarterly dividend of $0.25 per outstanding share of the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable October 25, 2006 to shareowners of record at the close of business on September 25, 2006. The ex-dividend date is September 21, 2006.
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NEW YORK & FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 28, 2006--mtvU, MTV's 24-hour college network, and GE, today announced a partnership to inspire college students to make a meaningful environmental impact on their campuses and beyond. As part of the mtvU GE ecomagination Challenge, the team proposing the most impactful and innovative project to "green" their campus will receive a $25,000 grant towards the execution of their idea.