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African Utility Week to Host Launch of YEPP for Young Power Pros and Graduates Wishing to Solve Africa’s Energy Challenges
Africa Internship Academy has already begun its monthly gatherings in Ghana and is looking to roll out more offices in many African cities by end of the first half of 2017. - January 25, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Digital Revolution for the Water Sector
SMi Reports: Trends in real-time monitoring, big data analysis and the Internet of Things indicated that 2017 is the year of digital transformation for the water sector. - January 20, 2017 - SAE Media Group
LEDrock Launches Their New Website LEDrock.com
LEDrock, an industry leader in LED lighting products, has announced the launch of their new website www.LEDrock.com. The redesigned site provides electrical contractors with the LED lighting products and sales resources they need to sell and install successful LED lighting projects. - January 19, 2017 - LEDrock
TEAM Energy - What You've Missed in 2016
A host of developments during 2016 including TEAM Sigma Cloud, gaining supplier status on the CCS G Cloud 8 Framework, plus more... its been a productive year at TEAM. - January 18, 2017 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
Marketforce to Host 22nd Annual the Future of Utilities on 29th & 30th March in London
Now in its 22nd year, The Future of Utilities is the leading strategic conference for UK utilities, this flagship event regularly attracts 250+ attendees and boasts over 50 speakers who will address the biggest challenges facing energy and water today. - January 13, 2017 - Marketforce
Southern Water’s Approach to Customer Engagement: Exclusive Interview Released
SMi Group release new interview with Water Efficiency Manager of Southern Water, Ben Earl, ahead of his address at the 6th Annual Smart Water Systems this April. - January 11, 2017 - SAE Media Group
WATT+VOLT, a Rapidly Growing Provider of Integrated Electricity Services in Greece Chooses DSR Corporation as Its IoT Solution Provider
WATT+VOLT, a major private Greek Utility Company successfully enters the home automation market using DSR Corporation’s IoT solution, which includes a combination of ZigBee 3.0 and HA 1.2 devices based on DSR Corporation’s (DSR) ZigBee wireless protocol stack, DSR cloud platform and... - January 05, 2017 - DSR Corporation
Water Expert Issues Notice Over Concerns of Arsenic in Kentucky Water Supply
Chris Myers, an authority on drinking water testing and founder of Environmental Laboratories Inc. (ELI) issued a notice of his concerns about Arsenic contamination in drinking water supplies. He has a specific concern regarding the potential contamination of area water supplies, from the Arsenic... - January 05, 2017 - Safe Home EnviroLabs
Consortium of Three Municipal Utilities in Ontario, Canada Engage TMG Consulting to Assist with Procurement of New Customer Information System
TMG Consulting announced today that it signed a contract to provide advisory services to a consortium of three municipal utilities in western Ontario, Canada. To support the collective business of the consortium, TMG was hired to assist with the execution of a structured approach to identify,... - January 05, 2017 - TMG Consulting
Robert H. Anderson Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Robert H. Anderson of Poughkeepsie, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements for over 34 years in the field of energy. About Robert H. Anderson Mr. Anderson is a Project... - December 30, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Sammons Renewable Energy Leads $241 Million Solar Cash Equity Transaction with SolarCity
SolarCity (SCTY) completes cash equity transaction with Sammons Renewable Energy. Sammons Renewable Energy announced the transaction, describing the investment in a SolarCity portfolio including 26,000 home residential systems and 19 commercial and industrial solar projects. - December 21, 2016 - Sammons Enterprises
Smart Water Systems in Scotland - New Interview Released with Scottish Government
SMi Group release new interview with Water Industry Group Leader, Jon Rathjen, ahead of his opening address at the 6th Annual Smart Water Systems next April. - December 17, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Track Star Announces the Release of Version 6.1 of the AVLS System
Track Star International, Inc. has officially announced the release of the latest version of its AVLS software product, version 6.1. - December 15, 2016 - Track Star International, Inc.
African Utility Week Returns to Cape Town in May and Showcases How Community Scale Projects Are the Continent’s Energy Future
The 17th annual African Utility Week is the leading conference and trade exhibition for African power, energy and water professionals and takes place from 16-18 May 2017 at the CTICC in Cape Town. - December 10, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
The Great Lakes Water Utility Energy Challenge Launches
The innovative technology provided to water utilities will lower O&M costs and accelerate the shift to emission sensitive electricity. The Great Lakes Protection Fund and American Water Works Association are excited to announce the launch of The Water Utility Energy Challenge... - December 09, 2016 - Water Utility Energy Challenge
Smart Grid Market 2023 – Industry Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth and Trends: Credence Research
New Market Research Reports Title "Smart Grid Market 2023 – Industry Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth and Trends: Credence Research" Has Been Added to CredenceResearch.com Report Database. - December 09, 2016 - Credence Research
The Hidden Value of Data and Information for Smart Water Systems
SMi Reports: Utility experts to provide insight into the hidden value of Data and Information at Smart Water Systems 2017. - December 07, 2016 - SAE Media Group
TMG Consulting Announces Appointment of Pam Glanvill as Executive Vice President
TMG Consulting today announced the appointment of Pam Glanvill as Executive Vice President. Glanvill will lead the firm’s client-side delivery support practice, CSDSupport™. Glanvill brings 30 years of experience guiding and implementing mission critical applications, with a specific... - December 03, 2016 - TMG Consulting
Heat Network Regulations Delayed Until 2017
The feasibility study and requirement to fit heat meters by December 2016 has been delayed until 2017 as part of the Heat Network Regulations. Find out more.. - December 02, 2016 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
Smart Grid Operators and Their Service Providers Must Act Now to Achieve Cyber Resilience
SMi Reports: IT Governance urges the smart grid industry to adopt risk management practices and follow security standard to meet NIS Directive requirements. - December 01, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Korenix Launches JetNet 6828Gf for Substation Applications
Korenix has recently launched its new Rackmount Managed Ethernet Switch- JetNet 6828Gf. It is a Layer 3 full Gigabit Managed Switch with 24 100/1000Base-TX ports, 8 100/1000 RJ-45/SFP combo ports, and 4 Gigabit SFP ports. Besides in compliance with IEC61850-3 and IEEE1613 approvals, it carries over... - November 27, 2016 - Korenix Technology Co. Ltd.
Help Shape the Future of Heat in Non-Domestic Buildings
The UK Government has a variety of strategies in place in order to help meet targets for reducing greenhouse gases including promoting Heat Networks, incentivising renewable heating and supporting energy efficiency. Help shape the future of heat in non-domestic buildings? Have your say with the BEIS consultation which ends 27th January 2017. - November 26, 2016 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
Leading Water Utilities Will Meet in London at Smart Water Systems 2017
SMi Reports: SMi’s 6th annual Smart Water Systems will take place in London in March 2017. Registration now opened. - November 24, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Belgium, Brazil, US, UK, Norway and More to Discuss Network Protection at European Smart Grid Cyber Security 2017
SMi Reports: European Smart Grid Cyber Security 2017 will bring together leading experts from Belgium, Brazil, US, UK, Norway and more to discuss network protection against cyber-attack. - November 23, 2016 - SAE Media Group
SunTegra Teams Up with Brookside Development to Offer "Solar Roofs" in Connecticut
SunTegra partners with Brookside Development to provide turnkey solar roofing solutions in CT. First Installation Receives “The Best Green Energy Efficient Home” Award in the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Connecticut’s 2016 Home Building Industry Awards. - November 22, 2016 - SunTegra
TEAM Customers Announced as Green Gown Awards 2016 Winners
TEAM are proud to announce that customers University of Oxford and the University of the West of England scooped prestigious awards at the EAUC Green Gown Awards 2016 - November 21, 2016 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
Spotlight on Regional Achievements as West African Power Industry Awards Finalists Are Announced
Genesis Energy, Aggreko, GRIDCo, Eko Disco and several innovative renewable projects are just some of the who’s who in the region’s energy industry who have made the coveted list of finalists for the upcoming West African Power Industry Awards. The third edition of the hugely... - November 19, 2016 - Future Energy Nigeria
European Smart Grid Cyber Security 2017: Latest Updates from National Grid, Enel SpA, Energinet DK and Much More…
SMi Reports: Gain control and prevent security breach at the 7th annual European Cyber Security Smart Grid conference, taking place on 21- 22 March 2017 in London. - November 16, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell and Councilmember Joey Manahan Perform Blessing Ceremony Celebrating Commissioning of Second Digester at the Sand Island Wastewater Treatment
Providing increased capacity for wastewater treatment & biosolids recycling, the new digester allows for continuous operation while accommodating regional development - November 12, 2016 - Synagro Technologies, Inc.
Third Time’s a Charm for Huawei as Exclusive Diamond Sponsor for WAPIC in Lagos in November
The well-known global information and telecommunication giant, Huawei, will return as the exclusive diamond sponsor for the third time in a row for the upcoming WAPIC (West African Power Industry Convention) taking place in Lagos from 23-24 November. “We are absolutely thrilled that Huawei... - November 12, 2016 - Future Energy Nigeria
The 2016 TEAM User Group Conference - a Huge Success
TEAM’s annual User Group Conference was a huge success and attendees were able to discuss water market reform, cloud computing and future developments amongst other hot topics. - November 11, 2016 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
TMG Consulting Poised to Mitigate Enterprise IT Project Risks for Several Natural Gas Providers
TMG Consulting, a firm which provides the utility and energy industry with advisory, client-side delivery and research services, announced today that it has signed new contracts with Southwest Gas, New Mexico Gas Company, Northwest Natural Gas and Madison Gas & Electric. Gas utilities are... - November 10, 2016 - TMG Consulting
Badger Truck Center Presented with a Deloitte Wisconsin 75 Award
Badger Truck Center wins Deloitte 75 Award 12 years running. - November 09, 2016 - Badger Truck Center
LED Stella Tube T8 170 Lumens Per Watt
Very High Efficient LED tube by LGI technology, reaching 170 Lumens Per Watt available in 8W and 10W. - November 07, 2016 - LGI Technology
DEL Ozone Releases New Video - Residential Pool Applications
Jeff Jones, VP of Residential & Commercial Pools, provides insight into water purification practices, the use of ozone and UV, and the environmentally-friendly DEL systems that are utilized in residential applications. - November 03, 2016 - DEL Ozone
This is a Very Exciting Time for the Electricity Sector Across West Africa Says WAPIC Sponsor Lucy Electric
“Forward-looking governments in the region are proactively developing infrastructure and we anticipate continued investment in the short and medium term. As such this is a very exciting time for the electricity sector across West Africa and at Lucy Electric we hope to play a key part in helping to make this a reality,” says Rick St John, Regional Director Africa at Lucy Electric, a global secondary distribution leader in the electricity sector and a platinum sponsor at the upcoming WAPIC. - October 30, 2016 - Future Energy Nigeria
Leading Cyber Security Experts Will Meet in London at European Smart Grid Cyber Security 2017
SMi Reports: SMi’s 7th annual European Smart Grid Cyber Security 2017 will take place in London in March 2017. Registration now opened. - October 28, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Aisthon Joins Safe Skies
Aisthon has joined the National Safe Skies Alliance to help improve airport security. The proven AgilFence system provided by Aisthon will help airports reliably secure their perimeters. - October 27, 2016 - Aisthon
New Research from TMG Consulting Reveals Increasing Complexities Among Customer Contact Preferences
A new report from TMG Consulting, The Digital Utility Customer, reveals a complex picture of the utility customer whose needs are evolving beyond multi-channel communications to desiring specific channels for certain interactions. The study, based on more than 1,800 responses, was conducted by... - October 27, 2016 - TMG Consulting
DEKOR Introduces Smart Automation with New WiFi Remote App & Controller
Control your DEKOR lighting from your Apple iPhone or iPad using the new DEKOR WiFi Remote App and WiFi Controller. - October 26, 2016 - DEKOR
"Imperative That the Financial Stability of the Sector is Addressed to Support Investment," says Globeleq in Run-Up to iPAD Cameroon
“It is imperative that the financial stability of the sector is addressed to support and encourage private investment in Cameroon” – this is according to Jean-Louis Ekra, board member of Globeleq, a successful private investor in the country’s power sector and returning... - October 26, 2016 - iPAD Cameroon Energy Infrastructure Forum
Breakbulk Events Announces Breakbulk Middle East 2016, Partnered with CrowdReviews.com
Project owners, EPCs, transport and logistics professionals and others involved in the shipment of project and breakbulk cargo from around the world will gather for the second annual Breakbulk Middle East exhibition and conference the largest of its kind in the GCC. This important event... - October 20, 2016 - topseos.com
Appliance Recycling Centers of America Announces JP Harper to Join as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARCI), a leading provider of appliance recycling and retailing services, has announced that JP Harper has been appointed the company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Harper will oversee ongoing business operations for... - October 20, 2016 - Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc.
TMG Consulting Expands Research Services to Facilitate Vital Utility Industry Collaboration
TMG Consulting announced today that it is expanding its research offerings to promote relationships among like-minded utility professionals. Offered through its research practice, RIMSolutions™, TMG offers membership-based access to a robust community of research publications and industry... - October 20, 2016 - TMG Consulting
High-Level Experts to Highlight Opportunities at iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastructure Forum
An impressive list of experts from the energy sector will address iPAD Rwanda taking place from 1-2 November in Kigali, Rwanda. - October 19, 2016 - iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastucture Forum
Cornwall Council Saves £538,000 in Billing Errors
TEAM’s Outsourced Bill Validation Service has helped Cornwall Council save more than £538,000 over the last five years. - October 16, 2016 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
WAPIC is Calling All Innovators and Inventors in the West African Power Industry
SMEs, start-ups and young innovators will be given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase their new solutions, game changing technology and inventions for the power industry at the Innovation Hub taking place during the upcoming WAPIC (West African Power Industry Convention) in Lagos on 24... - October 15, 2016 - Future Energy Nigeria
iPAD Cameroon Returns to Yaoundé as the Energy Sector Gains Momentum
Cameroon’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources, H.E. Basile Atangana Kouna, will deliver the opening keynote address of the iPAD Cameroon Energy Infrastructure Forum, which is returning to Yaoundé from 10-11 November. At last year’s inaugural event, Mr Joel Nana Kontchou, CEO... - October 13, 2016 - iPAD Cameroon Energy Infrastructure Forum
STEG-IS Returns as Platinum Sponsor for iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastructure Forum in Kigali in November
STEG International Services (STEG-IS) has partnered for the third time as platinum sponsor with the iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastructure Forum that will take place from 1-2 November in Kigali, Rwanda. - October 08, 2016 - iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastucture Forum
All-Pro Fasteners, Inc./ All-Pro Threaded Products Inc. Receive API Q1 Certification and 20E & 20F Monogram Licensing
All-Pro Threaded Products, an All-Pro Fasteners company has reached another milestone in its ongoing commitment to excellence. The All-Pro Companies recognizes that the API Q1 is the international standard to which all petroleum related companies will be expected to meet in the 21st century;... - October 07, 2016 - All-Pro Fasteners, Inc.