Energy News
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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
247 Home Rescue Responds to Success of Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation
Boiler breakdown cover specialists 247 Home Rescue responded to yesterday’s announcement that the Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation has improved the efficiency of 517,000 households. - March 23, 2014 - 247 Home Rescue
The World Bank’s Thirsty Energy Initiative Explained at African Utility Week in May
The World Bank’s global Thirsty Energy initiative aims to make more governments in Africa and elsewhere aware of the interdependencies and foreseeable pressure on water as a resource for energy generation. South Africa celebrated National Water Week this week, in line with World Water Day on... - March 23, 2014 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
greeNEWit Provides Free Energy Education to Students on Military Bases
greeNEWit is delivering energy education to schools on military bases with the help of the DoDEA STEM College and Career Marathon Project grant. - March 21, 2014 - greeNEWit
Pennsylvania Gas & Electric Welcomes Proposed Changes to Improve Competitive Market
PAG&E Helping Customers in Pennsylvania. - March 21, 2014 - U.S. Gas & Electric
DISA Acquires RS Occupational Health
DISA Expands International Business Operations in the North Sea Region with the Acquisition of RS Occupational Health. - March 20, 2014 - DISA Global Solutions, Inc.
RuSEFF: How to Make Investments Profitable
RuSEFF – The Russian Sustainable Energy Financing Facility – was established by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. More than 700 projects were realized under the Program since July 2010 with a total investment volume of USD 200 million/RUB 6 billion. The most... - March 19, 2014 - RuSEFF
Advanced Film Solutions, Inc. Orlando Exhibiting LLumar Vista Window Film at the Central Florida Home & Garden Show, April 4-6, 2014 Orange County Convention Center
Advanced Film Solutions, Inc. Orlando area's leading installers of Eastman Chemical's Vista, EnerLogic, LLumar, Huper Optik and SunTek solar and solar security window film has announced their participation in the Orlando Spring Home Show being held April 4-6, 2014 at the Orange County Convention... - March 17, 2014 - Advanced Film Solutions
Altaaqa Global Receives ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Certification
TÜV NORD has recently certified Altaaqa Global as a company that implements a management system in accordance with ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, and OHSAS 18001:2007. - March 16, 2014 - Altaaqa Global CAT Rental Power
Balfour Beatty Construction Wins Sustainability Circle of Excellence Award from Waste Management
Yesterday, Waste Management awarded Balfour Beatty Construction the 2013 Sustainability Circle of Excellence Award, a recognition given to the top customers in the construction industry whose various projects achieved outstanding sustainability milestones. This is the third year in a row that... - March 14, 2014 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Mine-NRG and Cornerstone Sustainable Energy Form Preferred Provider Relationship
Mine-NRG, Inc., (“Mine-NRG”), (a privately held FL Corporation) and Cornerstone Sustainable Energy (“CSE”), (OTCBB: CSEI) have entered into a “Preferred Provider” relationship which combines their respective technologies to provide sustainable power solutions to... - March 13, 2014 - Mine-NRG, Inc.
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System at Napa Valley Country Club
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 251 kW solar power system at Napa Valley Country Club in Napa, CA. The picturesque, private golf course is now powered by renewable, green energy. - March 13, 2014 - SolarCraft
Pennsylvania Gas & Electric Taking Action to Help Consumers Dealing with Higher Electricity Costs This Winter
PAG&E has already provided $2.4 million in rebates to Pennsylvania Customers. - March 12, 2014 - U.S. Gas & Electric
DUECO Inc. Adds New Road Service Technician
Eric Hoffman Joins DUECO’s Road Service Team - March 11, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
Odyne Systems, LLC to Showcase Early DOE Award Truck at 2014 EUFMC
Vehicle is One of the First of 120 to be Delivered in 2014 Under $45.4 Million Award - March 11, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC
A New SolarOrganite® Biosolids (Sludge) Processing Facility at Lake Yale Baptist Assembly's Wastewater Treatment Plant
A New SolarOrganite® Biosolids (Sludge) Processing Facility at Lake Yale Baptist Assembly's Wastewater Treatment Plant is now in operation to Help Protect Local Lakes, Springs, Rivers, and Enhance Soil and drastically Reduce the Wastewater Plant's Sludge Disposal Costs. Eco Sciences, LLC... - March 09, 2014 - Solarorganite, LLC
Lucas Z. Rivera, CEO Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Lucas Z. Rivera, CEO of Grand Junction, Colorado has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of oil and gas. About Lucas Z. Rivera, CEO Mr. Rivera is the CEO of LR Oil Field Consulting Inc. of... - March 07, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
FOEX Indexes and Wood Resources International to Partner in the Launching of Global Wood Chip Price Indices
The new global wood chip price indices launched in cooperation between FOEX and WRI will be a valuable tool for participants in the trade of wood chip worldwide, including forest companies, energy producers and trading houses. Financial institutions use the FOEX family of Indices as benchmarks in setting prices for SWAP-deals and other financial instruments hedging against product price risks. - March 07, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Easily Facilitate Course Discussions with Percolate LMS
Michaels & Associates announced news of the latest Percolate LMS™, now offering a Discussions feature that allows learners to communicate on any course or individual content material within a course. The expansion to include a more social learning experience allows course facilitators to provide greater learning opportunities and foster a stronger sense of community among learners during the training. Visit www.percolatelms.com for more. - March 06, 2014 - Michaels & Associates
U.S. Gas and Electric Named One of the Region’s Best Places to Work
U.S. Gas and Electric Named One of the Region’s Best Places to Work by South Florida Business Journal - March 06, 2014 - U.S. Gas & Electric
Neuro-Hitech, Inc. Announce Progress in the Fort Worth Basin
Neuro-Hitech, Inc. (OTC Pink: NHPI) is pleased to announce major progress in the Fort Worth Basin. The completion of 2 shallow well workovers in the Gunsight Formation on M.V. Keller Lease A. A complete examination and repair of the electrical system of both M.V. Keller Lease A & B. The... - March 04, 2014 - Neuro Hi-Tech, Inc.
PointClickSwitch.com Reveals Energy Savings for Baltimore Residents
Baltimore-based company PointClickSwitch.com helps consumers compare energy costs online in order to save money while fighting off record lows. - March 04, 2014 - PointClickSwitch
BRIDGE Energy Group to Join the Regulatory Discussion at the 2014 Environmental Law Symposium, Utility of the Future
David O’Brien, Vice President of Regulatory Solutions, to introduce Performance Based Ratemaking 2.0 as a new regulatory model to drive innovation. - March 03, 2014 - Bridge Energy Group
Muppa Projects Pvt. Ltd Chooses BuildTrack Surveillance System
BuildTrack CCTV Cameras has been installed by Muppa Projects Pvt. Ltd. to enable the safety and security. - March 01, 2014 - Surmount Energy Solution Pvt. Ltd.
Brazil Boilers, Turbines & Generators for Power Generation Market to Grow at 10.8% CAGR Until 2018, Says TechSci Research
Rising demand for power in Brazil due to increasing urbanization and industrialization is resulting in development of new power plants - February 28, 2014 - TechSci Research
SolarCraft Expands Solar for Labcon - World Leader in Eco-Friendly Plastics Increases Solar Production
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 73.2 kW solar electric expansion at Labcon in Petaluma, CA, the industry leader in sustainable plastic labware. The 73.2 kW addition combined with the existing 800 kW system brings Labcon’s annual solar production to 1.3 million Kilowatt hours. - February 27, 2014 - SolarCraft
Enterprises Launches Series on North American Born Energy
The first-rate television program will feature a series focusing on energy sources in the United States, Canada and Mexico. - February 26, 2014 - Enterprises TV
Metromedia Energy Launches New Live Reverse Power Auctions Service
Metromedia Energy (MME), the premier energy brokerage firm for the Northeast, is unrolling a new offering this year: live reverse power auctions. This innovative auction-style platform turns the tables on conventional price-bidding models, empowering the customer with decision making tools and... - February 22, 2014 - Metromedia Energy
Altaaqa Global Wins "Power Project of the Year" at Middle East Electricity Awards
Altaaqa Global, a global temporary power and energy solution specialist, recently won "Power Project of the Year" for its Yemen power project and was highly commended for its role in innovation. - February 22, 2014 - Altaaqa Global CAT Rental Power
Agrion Announces Ranking of Top Innovative Young Companies in America
In the build-up to their Annual Summit in NYC, Disrupt 100+, Agrion has selected the Top 25 innovative U.S. startups in clean energy, energy efficiency, smart grid solutions, and sustainability. The rating is available through the Agrion Intelligence website, and is continuously updated to reflect changes in the market. - February 21, 2014 - Agrion
U.S. Gas & Electric and 5LINX Enterprises, Inc. Enter Into Exclusive Strategic Marketing Agreement
Combines USG&E’s strong cash flows and growth with one of the best U.S. retail energy network marketing channels. - February 19, 2014 - U.S. Gas & Electric
Heyl & Patterson to Supply Biomass Torrefaction Unit to University of Minnesota Duluth
Heyl & Patterson Inc. of Pittsburgh, PA, USA announces the sale of an indirect-fired rotary calciner to the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI) for wood torrefaction. - February 19, 2014 - Heyl & Patterson Inc.
Bank Inspects On Site Energy Generator Rental Sets
In the early stages of the latest storm here in the Northeast, a bank called On Site Energy and rented 23 stand-by generator sets. Hours after the call, something brand new happened. - February 16, 2014 - On Site Energy
Odyne Systems to Showcase Performance of the 2013 Green Truck Award Vehicle at the GTA Summit and Exhibit in Booth 4877 at NTEA
ComEd’s Dan Moody to Share Documented Performance and Projected Truck Life Impact of Step Van Featuring Odyne Plug-in Hybrid System. - February 14, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC
DUECO Inc. Expands Service Support in Michigan
Service Team to Build on Reputation for Excellence - February 12, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
Pemex Approves Creation of Centralized Procurement Division and Names PPI President, Arturo Henríquez Autrey, as Chief Procurement Officer
Pemex approves the creation of a centralized procurement division and names Mr. Arturo Henríquez Autrey as Chief Procurement Officer. Mr. Henriquez remains President of Pemex Procurement International (PPI). - February 11, 2014 - PEMEX Procurement International
5twenty to Become Independent Energy Solutions Company
SPARC announced this week that it will spin off its energy solutions line of business, 5twenty, in order to allow it to grow as an independent energy solutions company. “Given the development of the 5twenty platform and the opportunities the team has cultivated, it makes sense to prop... - February 11, 2014 - 5twenty
2nd Annual Texas Eagle Ford Shale Exposition & Service Company Conference
2,000+ Attendees, 250 Exhibitors, 100 Speakers - Concurrent Sessions, 5 Platforms, Open-call for presentations & Speakers: “Trail of the Shale - Forging Pathways to a New Energy Marketplace” - April 28–30, 2014, American Bank Center - Corpus Christi, Texas, www.texaseaglefordshaleexpo.com - February 10, 2014 - Texas Eagle Ford Shale Expo
WaveRoller Obtains External Performance Verification from DNV GL
WaveRoller, the breakthrough wave energy device created by the leading wave energy developer, AW-Energy, has received independent performance verification, taking the wave power industry one step closer to commercialization. DNV GL verified that the hydraulic stage of the Power Take-Off (PTO) showed excellent performance and electricity was generated even in very mild conditions of about 1m significant wave height. - February 09, 2014 - AW-Energy Ltd
Swanson Industries and AEA Investors LP Complete Equity Investment in Jarvie Engineering
AEA Investors LP (www.aeainvestors.com); via its investment in Swanson Industries (www.swansonindustries.com) is pleased to announce that it has added Jarvie Engineering (www.jarvie.com.au) to its portfolio of investments. AEA/Swanson will provide additional resources to expand and invest in... - February 06, 2014 - Swanson Industries
Weidlinger Hires Associate Principal James Wesevich to Open Texas Office
Wesevich will expand Weidlinger’s commitment to developing business in the state’s thriving energy and commercial markets. - February 06, 2014 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Medium Diesel Generators Spurring Growth in Saudi Arabia’s Diesel Generators Market Says TechSci Research
Increasing housing infrastructure and growing requirements for uninterrupted power are fueling growth in diesel generator market in Saudi Arabia. - February 06, 2014 - TechSci Research
Panoramic Power and Connexx Energy to Deliver Enterprise Energy Management Solutions for the REIT Industry
The two companies will combine Panoramic Power’s innovative circuit level energy management solution with Connexx Energy’s CONNEXXION™ energy data platform. This approach delivers complete energy interoperability, management and control, automatic demand response and actionable data and analytics into a single system that manages energy data across the building enterprise within a cyber-secured environment. - February 06, 2014 - Panoramic Power