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ERI moves to new Fresno corporate offices

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Published on 03/13/2013 - 2:42 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

Electronic Recyclers InternationalElectronic Recylers International, the nation's largest recycler of electronic waste, opened new offices in North Fresno that will house its world headquarters.

Fowler physician certified for state air board

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Published on 03/13/2013 - 1:48 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

Dr. Alexander SherriffsFowler physician Dr. Alexander Sherriffs was confirmed as the newest member of the California Air Resources Board that creates policies to mitigate air pollution in the state.

New Kings River park trail to be dedicated

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Published on 03/13/2013 - 1:11 pm
Written by Business Journal Staff

The Kings River Conservancy and Kings River Fisheries Management Program will dedicate a new Kings River park trail and rainbow trout egg incubating facility at 10 a.m. March 16, a short distance west of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers bridge that crosses the river below Pine Flat Dam.

Fun at Fresno John's Incredible Pizza now solar-powered

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Published on 03/07/2013 - 3:12 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

John's Incredible Pizza Co. in Fresno has installed 216 rooftop solar panels.John's Incredible Pizza Co. in Fresno expects to cut its energy bills by 25 percent in the next year with the installation of 216 solar panels on the roof of its 53,000 square-foot facility.

Improved air quality leads to fewer burning bans

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Published on 03/01/2013 - 1:41 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

There were fewer residential wood-burning bans this winter thanks to healthier air quality in the San Joaquin Valley.

Mendota beet ethanol plant gets $5M grant

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Published on 02/28/2013 - 3:51 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

A planned Mendota biorefinery plans to convert sugar beets into advanced ethanol biofuelThe California Energy Commission today awarded $5 million to support the design and construction of a Mendota biorefinery that will source local beet crops to make ethanol.

Mendota beet ethanol plant waits on $5M grant

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Published on 02/27/2013 - 5:13 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

Fresno County’s beet crop could see a resurgence due to an ethanol pilot project.Developers of a planned biorefinery in Mendota are hoping to get $5 million from the California Energy Commission as part of a program to encourage the development of alternative fuels.

Agency predicts 137K delta habitat restoration jobs

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Published on 02/27/2013 - 2:56 pm
Written by Business Journal Staff

As many as 137,000 new jobs will result from habitat restoration and the construction of twin tunnels as part of the Bay Delta Conservation Plan, according to a study released today by the California Natural Resources Agency.

Truck emissions inspectors scour Fresno area

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Published on 02/26/2013 - 5:32 pm
Written by Ben Keller, The Business Journal

California Air Resources Board inspectors check a truck engine for compliance with the Truck and Bus regulationTeams of inspectors from the California Air Resources Board were in Fresno today checking big rig engines for compliance with the agency's Truck and Bus regulation.

Pixley ethanol plant makes deal for sorghum

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Published on 02/26/2013 - 1:29 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

Cheaper to grow and more water efficient than corn, sorghum is becoming a popular fodder in which to make ethanolCalgren Renewable Fuels, the Valley's only ethanol production plant, may now have a healthy supply of sorghum for its operations following a new deal struck up with a leading innovator in the crop.