Alternative Fueled Vehicles Roadshow Plans Stops in Macon and Savannah

After stops in Buckhead, Winder, Statesboro, and Saint Simons, the Alternative Fueled Vehicle Roadshow has announced that it will be extending it’s tour into Savannah and Macon.  Register for the chance to get an in depth discussion on alternative fueled vehicles- from natural gas, to electric, to bio-fuel powered engines. Energy Launch Partners has been actively engaged in researching the opportunities involved in alternative fueling and we support the roadshow for educating people on the variety of ways to reduce emissions and greenhouse gases generated by transportation.  Dates of the show are:

June 25- Macon

June 26- Savannah

Details can be found on the event invitation here.

Langdales Successful in Obtaining a Grant for a CNG Fueling Station

Congratulations to The Langdale Company for being awarded funding for a CNG station in Valdosta, GA. They were one of 9 companies to receive the award under Atlanta Gas Light’s (AGL) program to promote CNG infrastructure within Georgia.  Energy Launch Partners is proud to have supported The Langdale Company in the development, submission, and successful awarding of the grant. We believe that CNG will be a strategic transportation fuel in the near future and are excited to witness its growth.  For more information, read AGL’s official Press Release.

Morrison Honored with Savannah Tech’s Opportunity Award

Energy Launch Partners is thrilled to announce that our own Managing partner, Howard Morrison, received recognition from Savannah Tech at their annual Opportunity Awards Gala on December 2. Among his many achievements, Howard’s 30 year banking career, involvement in establishing the Creative Coast Alliance and the Georgia Tech Savannah Campus, and his recent role as co-founder and chairman of the Savannah Ocean Exchange were examples of the impact that he makes on our community. Read More

Harding speaks to SAFER Alliance

Acting on his role of P2E Coalition co-chairman, Ross Harding spoke at a Southeast Agriculture & Forest Energy Resources (SAFER) Alliance Southern Bioenergy Networks meeting. Read More

Langdales select Energy Launch Partners

The Langdale Companies are working with Energy Launch Partners to help position themselves for a strong future.

Energy Launch Partners Sponsors the UGA Warnell School Golf Tournament

Energy Launch Partners is pleased to announce that we will be one of the corporate sponsors of the 3rd Annual Warnell Benefit Golf Tournament.  The tournament was started in 2009 to raise funds for the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. Last year, the tournament raised nearly $80,000 for the Warnell School. The tournament will be held November 11 at The Georgia Club, with registration beginning at 9am. For more instructions, please click here.

Gridquant Inc. launches US based business.

Energy Launch Partners along with Groupo AIA from Barcelona, Spain have partnered to launch Gridquant Inc. This breakthrough company will be based in Georgia.  Using a new patented Holomorphic Embedded Load-flow Method (HELM) that can dramatically change the face of the transmission grid, Gridquant promises to change the way you view the “smart grid”.

Mantex US Receives Press Attention in Bioenergy Insight Magazine

The acclaimed Bioenergy Insight Magazine recently gave some press attention to Mantex US and its operations in Georgia.  The story was run in the July 2011 issue. Read More

Harding Announced as New Pine 2 Energy Co-Chair

We are pleased to announce that our managing partner, Ross Harding has been selected to succeed Dean Alford as the Pine 2 Energy (P2E) Coalition Co-Chair.

The Pine 2 Energy Coalition includes forest and farm landowners and businesses, foresters, universities, environmental and conservation organizations, investors, energy developers, government agencies and other individuals and companies working to promote and expand the development of pine biomass to energy.  The Coalition supports utilizing sustainable technology to produce electricity, ethanol, industrial heat, wood pellets and other forms of energy from pine biomass.

Pine 2 Energy is a diverse group of Georgia-based companies and organizations who take pride in Georgia ’s abundance of forests and other natural resources.  The Coalition focuses on pine because of its prevalence in Georgia and the opportunity for Georgians to grow, consume, and otherwise benefit from their stewardship of these pine forests.

At meetings, members discuss key issues surrounding the industry.  Ross has recently been very instrumental in lining up speakers for meetings- including Georgia Congressman John Barrow.  We are certain that Ross’s expertise on the biomass and clean tech industry will prove to be a valuable asset to the P2E group, and we look forward to see what great things will result from this organization.

Harding attends Solar Tour on SAM Shortline

Energy Launch Partners had a presence at the Solar Tour on the SAM Shortline this month when our very own Ross Harding boarded the train this morning.  The event is a “Rolling Symposium on Solar Power and its Application in Georgia”.  The day was full of informative sessions on solar energy as well as other alternative energy options. Read More