Energy News
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SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System for Horicon School District - Sonoma County School Makes the Switch to Solar Power
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 59 kW solar electric system at Horicon Elementary School in Annapolis, CA, near the northern coast of Sonoma County. The new photovoltaic system will offset 99% of their utility grid demand, essentially eliminating their electric bills and saving the school district thousands in utility fees every year. - October 08, 2015 - SolarCraft
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics to Introduce New Brands at IFAI Expo 2015
Specialty fabrics business featuring new identity. - October 08, 2015 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
NorthWrite First to Receive Joule Asset's Energy Performance Insurance Certification
NorthWrite partnered with Joule Assets in 2014 to focus on bringing turn-key energy reduction services to the small- and mid-sized enterprise (SME) sector. A largely untapped market, Joule Assets and NorthWrite collaborated to create a business and financing model to implement projects and guarantee performance for customers who would otherwise not receive this type of offering. - October 08, 2015 - NorthWrite
PowerAmerica Announces New Funding for Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Power Electronics Development
PowerAmerica, a private-public partnership between the U.S. Department of Energy, industry and academia, has released a new call for projects to advance wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductor manufacturing and to accelerate the adoption of WBG semiconductor power electronics applications. Issued October... - October 08, 2015 - PowerAmerica
Danvest/THEnergy Study: Flexible Low-Load Gensets Are a Game Changer in Mining for Solar–Diesel Hybrid Solutions
The genset industry reacts to growing hybrid markets with a new approach that overcomes limitations of traditional gensets and reduces operating costs for mining companies. Gensets are typically optimized for efficient operation at their optimal load points. In so-called solar–diesel hybrid... - October 08, 2015 - THEnergy
New Appointments to Helio Energia Board
Helio Energia Holdings SA ("Helio" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Trevor Graham Crouch (Independent Director) and David M. Mitchell (Executive Director) and have been appointed to the Helio Energia Holdings SA Board of Directors, effective August 4, 2015. Mr... - October 06, 2015 - Helio Energias Renovaveis
Oakridge Announces Production Release of ProSeries Product Line
Oakridge Global Energy Solutions: A New Era in Battery Manufacturing - October 02, 2015 - Oakridge Global Energy Solutions
Energy Storage Devices Market: ASEAN Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecast, 2014 - 2020: FMI Estimate
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Energy Storage Devices Market: ASEAN Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2014 - 2020" report to their offering. - October 02, 2015 - Future Market Insights
With the September Deadline Here, greeNEWit Helps Commercial Buildings Navigate Mandatory Benchmarking Policies to Avoid Penalty
greeNEWit Provides Benchmarking and Reporting Services to Improve Performance for Multifamily Properties and Commercial Buildings in Washington D.C. Affected by the New Ordinance - October 01, 2015 - greeNEWit
Upper Midwest Grocery Chain Strack & Van Til Cuts Store Electricity Use by More Than 25% in Less Than a Year
Company cites key help from SINGH360 and Energy Advantage, Inc., - September 30, 2015 - Singh360
Apex Companies Signs Teaming Agreement with Offshore Design Engineering
Partnership positions firms for offshore wind growth. - September 29, 2015 - Apex Companies, LLC
Callida Energy Selected to Present at SXSW Eco in Startup Showcase Competition
Callida Energy, commercial building energy optimization solution provider, was selected as a finalist in the Energy category of SXSW Eco’s entrepreneurial pitch competition, the Startup Showcase, taking place on October 5-7, 2015 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, TX. The Startup... - September 28, 2015 - Callida Energy
Insul-Green Energizes New Website
A recent addition to energy-efficient solutions is spray foam insulation and a leader in this marketplace, Insul-Green, recently launched a new website, www.insulgreen.net, introducing ways to conserve energy and save money. - September 27, 2015 - U.S.NEXT
Burrow Global, LLC, a Full-Service EPC Firm, Acquires Furmanite Technical Solutions
Effective Monday, September 28, 2015 Burrow Global, LLC will will acquire the assets, contracts and certain liabilities of Furmanite Technical Solutions. This acquisition will enhance their capability to serve their clients in several ways. 1. Increasing technical bench strength to enable execution of large EPC projects. 2. Augmenting In-plant staffing capabilities in the Gulf Coast region. 3. Adding local offices in key Gulf Coast geographies. - September 25, 2015 - Burrow Global
GlacialLight Announces Tulip I Lux Enhancer for GL-BL100 LED Bay Light
Increases Lux to 204% and turns High Powered Bay Light into Outdoor Spotlight. - September 25, 2015 - GlacialTech Inc
Oil Price Impact on Mining Industry: Literated Market Research
Even with the price of oil touching historic lows and even as energy costs comprise a huge part of the operational costs, the mining industry are still looking at procuring and establishing alternative forms of energy like solar or wind energy. Markets expect the oil prices to remain low for the next two years and then go up but the average life of a mine is 25 to 30 years. Hence the low oil price can only affect the mines in the short term. - September 24, 2015 - Literated
Oakridge to Purchase 2.6 Gigawatt Hours of Automated Battery MFG Equipment for Expansion of MFG Facilities in FL, USA, Bringing Jobs and Manufacturing Back to America
Oakridge Global Energy Solutions, Inc. is excited to announce that it has reached agreement-in-principle for a long term supply agreement with a major lithium-ion battery assembly equipment manufacturer to provide the Company with automated manufacturing equipment to significantly expand its existing production capacity currently in place at its facilities in Melbourne and Palm Bay, Florida. - September 24, 2015 - Oakridge Global Energy Solutions
Kevin Kane Joins Direct Technology as Senior Vice President of ESG to Lead Rapid Growth
Direct Technology's ESG division is a leading provider of energy efficiency program tracking and reporting for utilities and statewide trusts. ESG grew 70% in 2014 and is expanding in all regions; Kevin Kane has joined as SVP to lead growth and customer programs. - September 23, 2015 - Launch Consulting Group
Oakridge Announces Freedom IV Stationary Energy Storage System
Oakridge Global Energy Solutions announces a new product the Freedom IV stationary energy storage system for home and business back up power. - September 23, 2015 - Oakridge Global Energy Solutions
Zyntony Announces New Super Bright Torch Lantern/Light
Company seeks to support the launch of the "baddest light on the planet." - September 22, 2015 - Benson Energy
Eco Sciences Has Now Agreed to Accept Investors That Would Like to Install a SolarOrganite® Regional Biosolids Facility and Make Big Profits for Years
Eco Sciences, LLC has developed a new solution to handling Biosolids that reduces volume, saves money and reduces the carbon footprint while saving on operating costs, maintenance cost, transportation cost and all other disposal costs. Using their newly eco friendly patented technology, Eco... - September 22, 2015 - Solarorganite, LLC
Pocket-Probe Digital Extended Range Pyrometer (Operates from -30 °C to 160 °C)
Pocket-Probe Digital Extended Range Pyrometer is ideal for temperature testing in industries that must operate in cold temperatures – Utility, Gas, and other industries where extreme conditions exist. - September 22, 2015 - Electronic Development Labs, Inc. (EDL)
Vepica Successfully Leads Crude Fractionation Project in Texas
The EPC project with a capacity of 25,000 BSPD of light crude consists of process design, basic and detailed engineering, procurement and construction. - September 21, 2015 - Vepica
Oakridge Global Energy New Headquarters
Oakridge Global Energy moves into new 68,718 sq ft home for corporate offices and small format manufacturing. - September 17, 2015 - Oakridge Global Energy Solutions
GREEN CREATIVE Releases New PL EDGE Series Vertical DIRect and BYPass LED Lamps
GREEN CREATIVE, the commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer proudly announces the launch of its first PL V 11W DIR, PL V 11W DIR HIGH CRI and PL V 11W BYP lamps. - September 17, 2015 - GREEN CREATIVE
At the Forefront of the U.S. On-Shoring Movement, Bringing Jobs and Manufacturing Back to the USA
Oakridge Global Energy Solutions: A New Era in Battery Manufacturing - September 16, 2015 - Oakridge Global Energy Solutions
Apex Companies Appoints Brian Burke as Chief Financial Officer
Apex Companies, LLC – a leading energy, water resources and environmental consulting and engineering firm – named Brian Burke, its former Vice President of Corporate Development, as its new Chief Financial Officer. Brian brings over 30 years of financial management experience spanning... - September 16, 2015 - Apex Companies, LLC
Xylem Announces Partnership with Rentricity for Hydroelectric Energy Generation
New technology turns waste energy from water pressure into electricity. - September 15, 2015 - Rentricity Inc.
European Steam Turbine Users Conference 2015
An open and interactive user forum designed to tackle strategic and technical challenges for steam turbine users. - September 13, 2015 - T.A. Cook Conferences Ltd
Canines Bridge the Gap Between Conservation and Development
K9 University completes a research study where dogs were used to significantly help the American Burying Beetle along with energy and land developers. This is the first time where one species has been proven to be effective in properly protecting another species, while also allowing safe progress to be made by developers. - September 09, 2015 - K9 University, LLC
Stratistics Announces Its New Report "Energy Management Global Market Outlook (2014-2022)"
According to Stratistics MRC, the Government Regulations and Policies is one of the key drivers for Energy Management market. It takes long period of return on investment. - September 09, 2015 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
Be a Better Recycler in One Easy Step: RecycleCoach
This Labor Day, RecycleCoach.com can help people be better recyclers by registering for free collection and schedule change notifications. - September 03, 2015 - RecycleCoach
Controversial Invasive Aquatic Plant Species is Subject of New Mystery Thriller Novel
The State of California spent millions of dollars to eradicate it from its clogged waterways; it has been analyzed and studied for use as a biomass in renewable fuels; in 2013 the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Federal Regulatory Announcement and adopted certain... - September 03, 2015 - T.L. Seacliff
RVE.SOL’s Patent-Pending Award and Recent Investment Round Aims to Launch "Minigrids" Into the Mainstream
Social Enterprise RVE.SOL is awarded worldwide patent-pending status for its unique solution KUDURA, with further foreign investment backing the idea of minigrids and signaling the industry to change its approach to sustainable development. - September 03, 2015 - RVE.SOL
Apex Companies Acquires ALTUS Environmental
Apex Companies, LLC – a leading energy, water resources and environmental consulting and engineering firm – announced that it has acquired ALTUS Environmental, a multi-disciplinary consulting firm, based in Colorado, that provides environmental compliance, geologic, and professional... - September 02, 2015 - Apex Companies, LLC
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Power Endorses the West African Power Industry Convention as Forum Returns to Lagos in November
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Power has enthusiastically endorsed the West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC), taking place at the Eko Hotel in Lagos from 24-25 November. Nigeria’s Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Power, Ambassador Dr Godknows B. Igali, says, “The... - September 02, 2015 - Future Energy Nigeria
Leading Sustainability Firm, greeNEWit, Offers Assistance Implementing the New HUD Utility Allowance Methodology Requirements
New HUD Utility Allowance Requirements Present an Opportunity for Multifamily Properties to Maximize Rental Income. - September 01, 2015 - greeNEWit
A-Round Initial Closing and Pricing for Helio Energia Announced
Helio Energia Holdings SA, and its Brazilian affiliate, Helio Projetos em Energia Renovavel Ltda ("Helio" or the "Company"), a Brazilian solar services provider that develops and finances solar systems for commercial and industrial customers, is pleased to announce it has... - August 31, 2015 - Helio Energias Renovaveis
AT&S Serving Over 65 Industries Since 1994
Since 1994, American Trailer and Storage (“AT&S”, www.ATandSonline.com) has served 5,000+ customers in over 65 industries, according to a customer analysis performed in July 2015. Established businesses from multiple industries rely on the ability for AT&S to provide containers... - August 26, 2015 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Why the UK Needs Exploratory Drilling | Examine Environmentally Friendly Approaches to Exploratory Drilling at the 6th Annual Shale Gas Environmental Summit
Professor Michael Bradshaw, Professor of Global Energy in Warwick Business School will be presenting his keynote address titled “Why the UK needs exploratory drilling” at SMi’s forthcoming Shale Gas Environmental Summit. - August 24, 2015 - SAE Media Group
Formation of Brazilian Solar Company Announced - Helio Energia Holdings SA
Helio Energia Holdings SA, and its Brazilian affiliate, Helio Projetos em Energia Renovavel Ltda ("Helio" or the "Company"), a Brazilian solar services provider that develops and finances solar systems for commercial and industrial customers, is pleased to announce the formation... - August 21, 2015 - Helio Energias Renovaveis
Updates on Shale Gas Regulation and Licenses at the SMi's 6th Annual Shale Gas Environmental Summit
SMi Group Reports: Hampshire Country Council, Warwick Business School and Mobb’s Environmental Investigations and Research will meet at the 6th Annual Shale Gas Environmental Summit 2015 in London, to discuss updates in Shale Gas regulation and licenses. - August 20, 2015 - SAE Media Group
The American Dream Achieved by Self-Made Ohio Industrialist Through Hard Work and Determination
Stephen L. Hightower Has Created One of the United States Most Prosperous African-American Owned Businesses. - August 19, 2015 - Stephen L. Hightower
Gulf Coast Western Announces New Subsidiary to Provide Well Completion and Operational Safety Services to the Oil and Gas Industry
Dallas-based Gulf Coast Western, LLC announced today it has formed a subsidiary to provide a full suite of well completion and operational safety services to the oil and gas industry. Gulf Coast Western Energy Services, also headquartered in Dallas, provides oilfield spill and frac tank containment... - August 19, 2015 - Gulf Coast Western
By 2021 - Global Thermoelectric Generator Market to Touch US $200 Mn: DecisionDatabases.com
In the next six years the global thermoelectric generator market is anticipated to reach US$200 million.DecisionDatabases.com recently added a report titled “Global Thermoelectric Generators Market Research Report - Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2014 -... - August 14, 2015 - DecisionDatabases.com
Indonesia Electric Motors Market to Witness 3% CAGR Through 2020 Says TechSci Research
Favorable government initiatives coupled and increasing industrialization to drive electric motor sales in Indonesia. - August 14, 2015 - TechSci Research
U.S. Department of Energy Recognizes Mandalay Homes with 2015 Housing Innovation Award
For the third year in a row the U.S. Department of Energy recognizes Arizona home builder Mandalay Homes with a Housing Innovation Award. - August 12, 2015 - Mandalay Homes
Advanced Film Solutions Exhibiting at The Orlando Home & Garden Show September 11-13 at the Orange County Convention Center
Advanced Film Solutions will be exhibiting the outstanding innovative solar and solar security window films manufactured by global leader Eastman Chemical. Advanced Film Solutions is the region's premier window film installation company having earned the Super Service Award from Angie's List for four consecutive years. - August 12, 2015 - Advanced Film Solutions
SunLight General Capital Breaks Ground on New Solar Project in Westminster, MA
SunLight General Capital, a NYC-based solar finance and development company, recently broke ground on a new solar energy system in Westminster, MA. The system will provide cheap, clean energy to local school districts and other municipal entities. - August 11, 2015 - SunLight General Capital
Innova Solutions Acquires Nalgan
On June 26th, 2015, Innova Solutions Inc. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Nalgan (Nalgan USA Inc. and Nalgan Technologies Private Limited), a company that focuses on Big Data Services and Solutions. "For the past 4 years Nalgan has been helping... - August 05, 2015 - Innova Solutions