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Biodiesel Producers, Advocates Hit Capitol Hill

Nearly 100 biodiesel producers, feedstock suppliers and other advocates travelled to Washington on June 17 to voice concerns about the Obama Administration's proposed Renewable Fuel Standard for biodiesel. The biodiesel supporters arrived at a critical time for the industry, which has seen widespread cutbacks this year as a result of policy setbacks in Washington. A recent national survey of producers conducted by the National Biodiesel Board found that more than half have idled a plant this year and 78 percent have reduced production from last year. Nearly two-thirds--66%-- have already laid off employees or anticipate doing so.

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REG Completes Syntroleum Acquisition

Renewable Energy Group, Inc. announced on June 9 that its wholly-owned subsidiary, REG Synthetic Fuels, LLC has completed its acquisition of the remaining 50% ownership interest in Dynamic Fuels, LLC previously owned by Tyson Foods, Inc.

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FuelCell Energy Announces Combined Heat and Power Fuel Cell Solution for University of California, Irvine Medical Center

FuelCell Energy, Inc., a global leader in the design, manufacture, operation and service of ultra-clean, efficient and reliable fuel cell power plants, announced the development of a project to install a 1.4 megawatt fuel cell power plant to provide both electricity and usable high quality heat to the University of California, Irvine Medical Center. The power plant will generate about 30 percent of the facility power needs, while the heat produced will be used in a direct exhaust absorption chiller to produce 200 tons of cooling for an office building and associated institutional requirements. The medical center, a campus with a 412-bed acute care facility. FuelCell Energy will install, operate and maintain the plant.

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Elise Maffre Joins SUNTEC

Elise Maffre, a recent graduate from the french mechanical engineering university 'Ecole Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Tarbes" joined the SUNTEC Industries team as sales engineer on April 1, 2014. Her responsibilities will be to research and develop a customer base in United States for SUNTEC's high-flow pumps, space heater pumps and fuel transfer units. Maffre will also be available to provide customer support concerning technical issues. Maffre can be contacted at elise.maffre@suntecpumps.com or 270-579 3244 or visit www.suntecpumps.com

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F.W. Webb Company Expands into Pennsylvania

F.W. Webb Company, a leading Northeast wholesale supplier of plumbing, heating, HVAC, refrigeration and industrial pipe, valves and fittings announced it will be expanding into Pennsylvania with the opening of a branch in Allentown in May 2014. Pennsylvania will be the ninth state where F.W. Webb has a presence, joining the six New England states, New Jersey and New York.

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Rinnai Luxury Series Tankless Water Heaters Honored with Second Consecutive ‘Product of the Year” Award by Ryland Homes Houston

Ryland Homes' Houston Division recently recognized the Rinnai Luxury Series Tankless Water Heaters with its distinguished 'Product of the Year" designation for the second year in a row. Rinnai's Luxury Series Tankless Water Heaters offer higher hot-water capacity for larger homes. With interior and exterior options up to 199,000 Btu, select units can deliver continuous hot water, up to 9.8 gallons per minute, for up to four plumbing and appliance outlets simultaneously.

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