Energy News
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Heat and Sensor Technology Offers Stock and Custom 3-D Configurators
Heat and Sensor Technology is the first in their industry to offer customers heater designing via their 3-D Configurator Programs. The business has just launched their second Configurator Program which offers customized design capabilities, also with 24-hour customer accessibility. OEM and Distributor entities can utilize both Configurator programs directly from the company’s website home page, to more concisely recommend optimum heater solutions for their clientele. - June 04, 2014 - Heat and Sensor Technologies, LLC - AMD
DUECO Inc. Delivers the First of 22 Work Trucks Featuring Odyne Hybrid Systems to PECO
Order Includes PECO’s First Terex Bucket Trucks and First Hybrid Systems - June 04, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
Brazil Overhead Conductors Market to Grow Due to Execution of Planned Transmission Infrastructure, Says TechSci Research
Government’s plan to connect high power demanding regions of South, South-east and Midwest with newly developed power generation sources of North and North Eastern regions to boost demand for overhead conductors in Brazil - June 04, 2014 - TechSci Research
DUECO Inc. Names Judie Taylor CEO and Marikris Coryell COO
DUECO, Inc., the largest privately owned provider of Terex Utilities and Terex® Hi-Ranger bucket trucks, digger derricks, cranes, stringing and tension equipment, and utility trailers in the country, has named President, Judie Taylor as President and Chief Executive Officer. Marikris Coryell,... - June 02, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
SG ECO Industries Premieres Newly Designed Website
SG Eco Industries, a leading manufacturer of tubular skylights and ventilators, recently announced the launch of their newly redesigned website which can be viewed by visiting www.eco.ph. The redesigned website features a contemporary layout with similar content and menu structure to retain the... - May 31, 2014 - SG Eco Industries
Multi-Million Dollar Low-Carbon Investment Programmes to be Coordinated in Europe
Climate-KIC, the European Union’s main climate innovation initiative, and the Lower Silesia region in Poland will coordinate their multi-million dollar investment programmes to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. Climate-KIC has announced a ground-breaking agreement with the... - May 29, 2014 - Climate-KIC
The Evolution of Electric Bicycle Design & Technology. Industry Review by Top Secret EV a Leader in Light Electric Vehicle Technologies.
Today's e-bikes are svelte and stealth, but that has not always been the case. Let's take a look back at the design history of electric bicycles. - May 23, 2014 - Top Secret EV
Trends Expert Daniel Levine Says Solar Power is on the Rise
The energy source is being used in a growing number of ways. - May 23, 2014 - Daniel Levine
Climate-KIC Commences Israel Tour for Cleantech Entrepreneurs
12 of Europe’s most promising cleantech start-ups to explore business opportunities in one of world’s biggest hotbeds for climate innovation. - May 22, 2014 - Climate-KIC
sPower Acquires Bosch Solar Energy Entities in U.S.
sPower (Sustainable Power Group) a leading sustainable energy provider, announced the acquisition of Bosch Solar Energy North America entities with projects actively operating in the U.S. The acquisition complements sPower’s existing distributed generation portfolio. The transaction follows... - May 22, 2014 - sPower
Free Webinar Offered for Oil and Gas Professionals on Tracking and Controlling Costs
Journyx today announces a free webinar for oil and gas professionals that will offer valuable information including how the right time and expense software will help control costs at the source, provide insights on the spot and help you truly understand your project costs. - May 21, 2014 - Journyx
France’s Total Strengthens Partnership with Saudi Zahid Group
France's Total sold 30% stake in Moroccan subsidiary Total Maroc to Saudi Arabia’s Zahid Group and Total Maroc plans to sell a 15-percent stake later on Casablanca's stock market. - May 21, 2014 - Altaaqa Global
Shoals Technologies Group and American Helios Constructors Partner to Provide Largest U.S. Army Base PV Project
Shoals Technologies Group, the leading manufacturer of PV Balance of Systems components, today announced it has been awarded the contract to provide 17.5 MW of ground mount racking to the Fort Huachuca U.S. Army Base. Chattanooga, Tennessee based American Helios Constructors will serve as the EPC for the project. - May 17, 2014 - Shoals Technologies Group
Over €100 Million for Climate Change Innovation Programmes Announced in Europe
Climate-KIC to unveil multimillion investment for long-term programmes at European Business Summit. - May 14, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Odyne Systems LLC Introduces Advanced Export Power System to Provide Clean, Stationary Electrical Power from the Vehicle
Odyne’s Advanced Export Power System Replaces Dedicated Generators on Trucks - May 14, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC
DUECO Inc. Expands Terex Utilities Products and Support Into Wyoming and Montana
DUECO Expands to Represent Terex in 17 States. - May 13, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
Rare Gases Market in India to Grow Due to Increasing Application in Lighting Industry, Says TechSci Research
Government regulation to phase out incandescent bulbs coupled with increasing medical applications to boost rare gas market in India. - May 09, 2014 - TechSci Research
SolarCraft Completes Installation of Solar Power System on Hess Production Facility
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 649 kW solar power system at Hess Collection Winery providing nearly 100% of the electrical needs for its Napa, CA production facility. Designed and built by SolarCraft, the new system will reduce Hess’s utility costs by thousands every year, while reducing the load on the local utility grid. - May 08, 2014 - SolarCraft
Buffalo Watt Releases Converged Energy 2014 May Update
Buffalo Watt today announced that it has released Converged Energy 2014 May Update. The update includes numerous enhancements to the Retail Energy and Cloud Automation functionality of the platform. Cloud Automation has added support and interoperability with Echelon’s iLon SmartServer 2.0. - May 08, 2014 - Buffalo Watt
Odyne Systems, LLC Taps John Deere Electronic Solutions Inverters to Drive Electric Motors for Quiet, Efficient Work Sites
Same System that Powers John Deere Equipment, Provides Power to Drive Electric Motors with Engine Off in the Odyne System, Delivering Zero Emission, Fuel Efficient Performance. - May 07, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Odyne Systems, LLC Partners with Allison Transmission’s California Distributor, Valley Power Systems, Inc., for Plug-In Hybrid Installations
Valley Power to Install Odyne Plug-In Hybrid Systems in New Trucks and Retrofit to Existing Trucks Under Programs with CalStart and the Electric Power Research Institute - May 05, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC
International Geothermal Workshop Announced by GRC
The Geothermal Resources Council will present a two-day course in Jakarta before the 2nd Indonesia International Geothermal Conference and Exhibition. - May 03, 2014 - Geothermal Resources Council
Electro Standards Laboratories’ New Offering of ULTIMO Lithium Ion Supercapacitors Pairs Perfectly with Its Expertise in Energy Systems
Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL), Cranston, RI, announces its new distributorship agreement with JSR Micro for ULTIMO supercapacitors, which are the first commercialized Lithium Ion Capacitors (LIC) on the market. Electro Standards Laboratories has a long history as a leader in the design of... - May 02, 2014 - Electro Standards Laboratories
Odyne Systems, LLC Named a 2014 IQ Innovation Quotient Award Winner by Biz Times Magazine
Company’s Unique Plug-In Hybrid System for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks Recognized. - May 01, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Buffalo Watt Selected by New Wave Energy Corp.
Buffalo Watt today announces that it has been selected by New Wave Energy Corp. to deliver its Converged Energy Platform - Retail Energy. - May 01, 2014 - Buffalo Watt
Skeleton Technologies Appoints Battery Industry Veteran James P. McDougall as a Non-Executive Director
Skeleton Technologies Group, the leading European developer and manufacturer of ultracapacitors, with a manufacturing unit in Bautzen, Germany and the R&D and pilot unit in Tartu, Estonia, has appointed Mr. James P. McDougall to serve as non-executive director with a focus on global business... - April 30, 2014 - Skeleton Technologies
Odyne Systems, LLC Awarded $776,000 Agreement by Electric Power Research Institute Under a California Energy Commission Grant to Retrofit Trucks
Program to Retrofit Large Trucks with Odyne Plug-In Hybrid Systems will be Performed under California Energy Commission Grant ARV-11-013 with the Electric Power Research Institute. - April 30, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Odyne Systems, LLC Has Been Named a 2014 Eureka Innovation Award Winner by the Milwaukee Business Journal
Company’s Unique Plug-In Hybrid System for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks Lauded for Design Excellence - April 29, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Veriforce Releases New Five Part Computer Based Training Series Covering Hazardous Materials Transportation
Veriforce, a leader in providing regulatory compliance and contractor management solutions for oil & gas operators, offers new five part computer based training series covering Hazardous Materials Transportation. - April 25, 2014 - Veriforce, LLC.
EC&M Magazine Selects Intermatic's LightMaster as 2014 Lighting Control Equipment Category Winner
Intermatic's LightMaster LM2-O-120 has been named the Lighting Control Equipment Category winner in EC&M's 2014 Product of the Year Competition. LightMaster's state-of-the-art sensors give users the power to illuminate facilities based on natural light. A 16-member jury of electrical professionals selected LightMaster, along with 43 other product category winners, as a finalist in EC & M's 2014 Product of the Year competition. EC & M readers will vote for the winner in an online poll in June. - April 25, 2014 - Intermatic
Odyne Systems, LLC Partners with Allison Transmission’s Midwest Distributor, Inland Power, to Deliver on $45.4 Million Contract
Department of Energy Program Administered Through the Electric Power Research Institute to Apply Over 120 Odyne Plug-In Hybrid Systems to Trucks Throughout North America - April 24, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Springboard Biodiesel Announces Grand Opening of New Closed Local Loop Production Facility
California based, clean-tech manufacturer Springboard Biodiesel launches fully automated, zero-waste biodiesel production plant that is designed for low-cost production of multiple feedstocks. Capable of producing up to 1,500 gallons per day, the facility currently processes locally collected UCO feedstock into ASTM-grade B-100 biodiesel with an exceptionally low carbon intensity. - April 24, 2014 - Springboard Biodiesel
New Additive Will Revolutionize Heavy Oil Production and Transportation and Save Producers at Least $4 - $5 Per Barrel
Heavy oil production requires diluent be added to the crude to give it proper viscosity to get it in a pipeline. Diluent supplies are dwindling and prices are rising. A new technology exists that results in 50% less diluent being required and oil producers saving $4-$5 per barrel. - April 23, 2014 - Petro Motion Inc.
DUECO Inc. Promotes Ken Vlasman to Director of Service
DUECO, Inc., the largest privately owned provider of Terex Utilities and Terex® Hi-Ranger bucket trucks, digger derricks, cranes, stringing and tension equipment, and utility trailers in the country, has announced the promotion of Ken Vlasman to the newly created role of Director of Service. In... - April 23, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
Altaaqa Global Opens East Africa Office
The new Nairobi office will serve as a hub for Altaaqa Global’s sales and operations in the East Africa region. - April 20, 2014 - Altaaqa Global
AFG Group Wins 2013 CMAA Project Achievement Award
AFG Group is honored to receive the 2013 CMAA Project Achievement Award from the Association’s National Capital Chapter. The award recognizes AFG’s outstanding Construction Management practices on the 5-year Steam Line & Condensate Replacement Project, serving GSA’s Heating Operations & Transmission Division. This complex $13.6M project accomplished replacing 11,000 LF of underground steam lines that serviced 21 Federal buildings within the District. - April 18, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
Bridge Energy Group Tackles the Issue of Engaging Utility Customers During Difficult Events
VP of Grid Optimization, Forrest Small, to join a panel discussion at EUCI on what the future holds for outage communications. - April 16, 2014 - Bridge Energy Group
New Study Shows Oil Investments May Protect Against Bond Declines
A new study released this week by Sharath Sury (Executive Director of SIFIRM and Adjunct Professor of Economics at the University of California) and Manda Sury (CEO of Chicago Analytic Trading Co. and Adjunct Professor of Finance at DePaul University) shows that investments in the energy related oil and gas exploration sector may provide a strong hedge against bond losses in a rising interest rate environment. - April 15, 2014 - SIFIRM
Building Clouds Adds Strati-Fi Wireless Hardware to Its Product Line
Building Clouds offers Wi-Fi hardware solutions compatible with their Opendiem Software Energy Management Suite. Customers can choose Modbus, BACnet, or LonWorks controllers with pre-programmed applications for HVAC, industrial processes, energy management, lighting systems, and more designed to work with industry standard I/O devices for monitoring and control. - April 14, 2014 - Building Clouds
Energy Audits Help Historic Campus Homes Prioritize Maintenance
The Greek Life Sustainability Team from the University of Michigan turned to Pro Energy Consultants for an energy audit to help identify problems and prioritize improvements on one of the many historic homes on the University’s campus. - April 14, 2014 - Pro Energy Consultants
Vernon E. Martin Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Mr. Vernon E. Martin of Pensacola, Florida has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of consulting. About Vernon E. Martin Mr. Martin has over 30 years of experience in the fields of consulting and... - April 10, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Odyne Hybrid System Endorsed for Allison 3000™ and 4000™ Series
Relationship with Allison Transmission Moves Forward with Agreement Endorsing and Recognizing Odyne’s Unique Hybrid System Globally. - April 08, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Utility Companies Utilize Microwave Antenna System Training for More Effective Microwave Radio Installs
Utility companies are now using microwave antenna system basics, installation and alignment training to improve the efficiency and quality of their microwave radio installs. By assuring their installation, tech and engineering teams are trained, they are more effectively and efficiently completing... - April 05, 2014 - Singer Executive Development LLC
Boiler Breakdown Cover Experts 247 Home Rescue Comment on CMA Investigation Into Energy Market
247 Home Rescue, experts at boiler breakdown cover, have commented on the Ofgem/CMA investigation into energy market competition issues. - April 05, 2014 - 247 Home Rescue
Integration of the PetroSense Digital Hydrocarbon Probe (DHP) with Commercial Dataloggers to Support Serial Data Interface
PetroSense, the leader in Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon Monitoring systems and creator of the revolutionary Fiber Optic Chemical Sensor FOCS, announced the integration of its Digital Hydrocarbon Probe with commercial dataloggers using the SDI-12 Protocol. - April 05, 2014 - PetroSense
Pricelock Launches New Free Service for Energy Q&A
Adds ability to have interactive Q&A for energy professionals to search for answers, ask questions, and rate responses. - April 04, 2014 - Pricelock
Highly Anticipated PIPE-FLO® Nuclear is Now Available
Engineered Software, Inc. has officially released the highly anticipated nuclear industry piping system software. PIPE-FLO Nuclear is an out-of-the-box pipe network simulation software, used to promote best practices by applying a common simulation tool using current industry standards. Use the PIPE-FLO Nuclear package to integrate the accompanying Commercial Grade Dedication into your NQA-1 program to support swift enterprise implementation of the modeling software. - April 02, 2014 - Engineered Software, Inc.
DISA Broadens Operations in the Eagle Ford Shale Area – Acquires Two Occupational Health Clinics from A-Dependable
DISA Global Solutions (DISA) has acquired two occupational health facilities from A-Dependable Drug Testing. Both facilities are located within the active Eagle Ford Shale, Western Gulf Basin, of South Texas, one in Kenedy and one in Pleasanton. A-Dependable is a well-established occupational... - April 02, 2014 - DISA Global Solutions, Inc.
Ontario Energy Group Supports Sustainable Water Resources
OEG has committed itself to supporting the Gifts of Hope Water and Sanitation for Communities gift, raising $4,000 to give communities in the developing world access to clean, reliable water and sanitation facilities, and giving community members the training and skills needed to protect their water supply to ensure it will be there for future generations. - March 31, 2014 - Ontario Energy Group
New World Connections Announces Restructuring to Better Serve Oil and Natural Gas Exploration
Consulting and service company establishes new focus on matching Chinese manufacturers and worldwide companies exploring and developing oil and gas resources. - March 25, 2014 - New World Connections