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The City of Sierra Madre, CA Creates Water-Efficient Landscape Using Rain Bird Irrigation System
The City of Sierra Madre sets an example for its citizens by replacing City Hall’s irrigation system with a water-efficient drip irrigation Rain Bird system that uses weather-based irrigation control and drought tolerant plants. To accentuate the overall design, the project also included... - October 07, 2016 - Rain Bird
Badger Truck Equipment Moves Forward
Badger Truck Equipment Expands in a New Direction - October 06, 2016 - Badger Truck Center
Eskom Partners with CT Lab to Increase Quality of Electricity Supply
CT Lab, the global leader in power quality management, today concluded an agreement with Eskom Holdings in South Africa to supply power quality instruments and management services to all nine provinces in South Africa. The demand for heightened reliability by modern mission-critical applications... - October 01, 2016 - CT Lab
TMG Consulting’s Monthly Market and Company Report, “#tmgtrending,” Reinvented for Busy Utility Professionals
TMG Consulting is proud to announce that it is reintroducing #tmgtrending, its monthly market and company report, with a heightened level of valuable content through a streamlined one page format. This informative report, which includes important industry headlines, key findings from TMG’s... - September 30, 2016 - TMG Consulting
Oil Mixes with Solar on Main Street - Kent County Saves Program Launch
Kent County Saves’ unique plan is designed to help the community in Rhode Island hedge against rising utility costs by owning their own renewable energy system and getting paid for it, not only through local and federal solar incentives, but $500-$2,500 in additional Oil Fuel Credits for home heating. - September 29, 2016 - WattSun Solar
Uganda and Ethiopia Big Winners at East African Power Industry Awards in Nairobi This Week
Uganda scored a double victory at the East African Power Industry Awards with the country not only winning the Special Recognition Award for outstanding leadership in the sector, but also scooping up the Award for Excellence in Power Transmission or Distribution for the second year in a row. Taking... - September 24, 2016 - Future Energy East Africa
Technology Expert, Ramon Cruz, Added to TMG Consulting’s Experienced Utility Industry Advisors
TMG Consulting announced today that Ramon Cruz, with more than 20 years solving business problems with technology solutions, has joined its growing team of advisors. Cruz possesses a wealth of system implementation experience spanning various industries, including eight years in the utility... - September 23, 2016 - TMG Consulting
New Solar Platform Will "Crack" the Solar Value Stack
Eighteen-month project will allow investors to sell the full scope of individually-specified electricity products from the same solar facility to multiple off takers. - September 22, 2016 - Genbright LLC
iPAD Rwanda Assists Kigali Government and National Utility REG to "Develop Sector Efficiently and Effectively"
The third edition of the iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastructure Forum returns to Kigali in November with the continued strong, official support of the state power utility REG, the Rwandan Ministry of Infrastructure as well as the Rwandan Development Board. The Rwandan Minister of Infrastructure, the... - September 17, 2016 - iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastucture Forum
EAPIC in Nairobi: Inspiring, High-Level and Practical Sessions Make It the Place to be Next Week for Regional Energy Solutions
An opening session with six East African regional energy ministries represented, an inspiring “Women in African Power” lunch, a unique gathering of Future Leaders in Energy and a free exhibition with technical workshops are just some of the highlights of the 18th edition of the East... - September 16, 2016 - Future Energy East Africa
Eldon’s Power System Chosen by Skarnes Elektro for Major Project in Østfold
Skarnes Elektro AS is a manufacturer of electrical switchgear, with over 50 years of experience in a number of major construction projects. For more than 20 years they rely on Eldon solutions for electric distribution. - September 14, 2016 - Eldon Group
Spotlight on Regional Achievements as East African Power Industry Awards Finalists Are Announced
Kenya Power, Eskom Uganda, the Nile Basin Initiative, Songas and Ethiopian Electric Power are just some of the region’s leading lights in the power industry that are finalists in this year’s East African Power Industry Awards that will take place during the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) on 21 September at the Hilton Hotel in Nairobi. - September 10, 2016 - Future Energy East Africa
Kalkitech Will be at the Techfest Annual User Conference in Niagara Falls, ON
Kalki Communication Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Kalkitech), a leading technology company providing communication and optimization solutions for the Smart Grid, will be participating at the Techfest 2016 Annual User Conference in booth 1, to be held at the Marriott Gateway on the Falls in Niagara Falls,... - September 10, 2016 - Kalki Communication Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Innovative, Interactive WAPIC Programme in Lagos in November Reflects Nigeria’s Dynamic Energy Industry
WAPIC, a long-running, regional conference and exhibition, will return to Lagos in November with an innovative and interactive programme that reflects the dynamic energy landscape of the region and will once again attract some 2000 power professionals, high-level experts and industry stalwarts at the 13th edition of the event. - September 08, 2016 - Future Energy Nigeria
Saviant as a Keynote Speaker at Industrial IoT Congress, 2016
Saviant, one of the leading Microsoft IoT Partners, will participate at the Industrial IoT Congress to be held on the 8th and 9th of September, 2016 in Bangalore, India. Industrial IoT Congress is a new international knowledge exchange platform bringing together stakeholders who play an active role... - September 04, 2016 - Saviant
TEAM Helps Greggs to Identify Hundreds of Thousands of Pounds in Billing Errors
Greggs has been using TEAM’s Sigma Software for the last six years and it’s helped identify hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of billing errors. - September 03, 2016 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
CNBC Africa to Broadcast EAPIC Ministerial Opening Session in Nairobi in September
Leading television news channel CNBC Africa will broadcast the ministerial opening session of the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) that is taking place on 21 September in Nairobi. The energy ministries from six East African countries: Kenya, Somaliland, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania,... - September 02, 2016 - Future Energy East Africa
Bipin Patel Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Bipin Patel of Richmond, Texas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of natural gas. About Bipin Patel Mr. Patel is the Chief Technology Engineer at Siluria... - August 31, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Marketforce to Host the Smart Metering Forum on the 29th & 30th November 2016 in London
Join industry leaders at this year’s Smart Metering Forum to hear mission critical updates on the UK roll-out and strategize for the future in a more connected utilities sector. - August 27, 2016 - Marketforce
Go Unmanned: Drone Flight Demonstration in Greensboro
Go Unmanned, a drone/Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) company from Raleigh, N.C., will be taking part in a seminar at Guilford Tech Community College on Saturday, August 27th just two days before the FAA's 14CFR§107 exam kicks off! At 1:30 P.M., Clint Festa, an FAAS Team Representative, will... - August 18, 2016 - Go Unmanned
RAD Survey Unveils Key Investment Drivers for Power Utility Communications
For two-thirds of utilities, cyber security and NERC-CIP compliance are key issues driving upgrades of substation communication networks, according to a new RAD-sponsored survey of U.S. utilities. - August 18, 2016 - RAD
Evluma AreaMax LED Luminaire Receives IDA Seal of Approval
Warm CCT AreaMax LED luminaires with full cut-off lens approved for light pollution sensitive applications. - August 10, 2016 - Evluma LED Lighting
Six East African Energy Ministries to Address EAPIC in Nairobi in September
The energy ministries from six East African countries: Kenya, Somaliland, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, including two ministers, are confirmed to address the opening address at the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) on 21 September in Nairobi. - August 10, 2016 - Future Energy East Africa
An Intellectual Property Bidding War May Happen in Texas for Technology Patents and Trademarks of Technology Mining Co, Resilient Integrated Systems and Nitrofiber, LLC
Technology Mining Company LLC of Plano TX announced the sale of its patent asset portfolio July 29th, 2016. Technology Mining Co. has technologies applicable to border security, airport security, nuclear plant infrastructure and life safety for high rise commercial construction. Technology Mining Co is a privately held company with valuations previously ranging from $42 million to $272 million. - August 05, 2016 - Technology Mining Co
Marketforce to Host Water 2016 on 22nd and 23rd November in London
Addressing critical questions for the future profitability of the sector, Water 2016 will bring together senior executives from companies and regulators alike at the definitive forum for the Water industry. - August 05, 2016 - Marketforce
TEAM Awarded Supplier Status on Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 8 Framework
TEAM awarded supplier status on Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 8 Framework For Software as a Service (SaaS). - August 05, 2016 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
Changes for Texas Survey Business - Frank Surveying Company, Inc. is Now FSC, Inc.
46th Year Brings New Name, Expanded Services and Changing Management. - July 28, 2016 - FSC Inc.
Professional of the Year, Elaine F. McConkey, Has Now Been Selected as a Roundtable Member for 2016 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Elaine F. McConkey of Waldorf, Maryland, has been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Utility. She has now been selected as a Roundtable Member for 2016. - July 28, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Expanding Advisory Firm TMG Consulting Hires Solutions Expert Brent Kassing
TMG Consulting today announced its most recent hire with the addition of Brent Kassing, a 20-year professional experienced in evaluating, assessing and implementing enterprise IT software. Most recently Kassing served as a strategic account manager for KUBRA (née iFactor) with prior senior... - July 27, 2016 - TMG Consulting
Marketforce to Host the Energy Customer on 28th September 2016 in London
With both regulatory and technological transformation on the horizon, 2016 promises to be an exciting year for the energy sector. - July 24, 2016 - Marketforce
TEAM Customers Shortlisted at The Green Gown Awards 2016
Congratulations to the TEAM customers who are among this year’s finalists for the prestigious Green Gown Awards 2016. - July 19, 2016 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
Arizona Public Service Company (APS) and BRIDGE Energy Group Create Revolutionary Geospatial Visualization System for Energy Control Center
Visualization System Displays Contingency Results and Situational Status of Transmission Grid Components in Real-Time. - July 14, 2016 - Bridge Energy Group
Whitman Construction Expands Solar Offering with SunTegra® Shingles
SunTegra and Whitman Construction partner to provide the aesthetically-preferred solar roof system to residential customers. - July 08, 2016 - SunTegra
Solar Induced CAISO Power Plant Cycling Up 400%
New research by Renewable Impacts LLC, covering CAISO power plant cycling, revealed that solar induced cycling of fossil fueled plants increased 400% between 2011 and 2013. - July 06, 2016 - Renewable Impacts LLC
Inexhaustible Demolishes Barriers Inhibiting U.S. Offshore Wind Energy Development
Inexhaustible announces a Patent Pending method of over-the-water electricity transport that dramatically improves offshore wind energy economics while protecting the natural beauty of seacoast environments by mitigating the cost of distance from shore. - June 27, 2016 - Inexhaustible
Houston-Based KW Solar Innovates to Reduce Soft Costs
KW Solar, a Houston-based solar panel provider and installation company, utilize home-grown technology to streamline workflow and internal processes. This emphasis on soft cost reduction is unique in the residential solar energy industry, where traditionally-run construction companies lack the technical savvy to systematize and automate internal processes. KW Solar sees soft cost reduction as the best opportunity for staying competitive, as other costs of delivery will remain static or increase. - June 23, 2016 - KW Solar
Badger Truck Center Recognized for Company Culture
The Good Jobs™, an employment branding solution, announced it has certified Badger Truck Center as a “Good Jobs Company” in recognition of all seven key attributes: Fun, Extreme Perks, Corporate Responsibility, Flextime, Inclusion, Green DNA and Career Development. Badger Truck... - June 22, 2016 - Badger Truck Center
TMG Unveils Project Database to Help Utilities with Planning and Budgeting
TMG Consulting, a firm that helps utility companies identify and implement best-fit technologies and solutions to deliver business goals, today unveiled Insight™, a data repository to help utilities ascertain investment, staffing needs, project timelines and trends in these areas over... - June 17, 2016 - TMG Consulting
Managing Bedford Schools Energy with the Sigma Energy Viewer
Bedford Borough Council has been using TEAM’s Sigma Software and wants to raise energy/water awareness amongst schools using the Sigma Energy Viewer. - June 15, 2016 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
Attendee List Released for SMi's 3rd Annual Meter Asset Management Conference
SMi's 3rd annual Meter Asset Management conference, taking place on 20th - 21st June 2016 in London, UK, will feature case studies from an array of UK and European utilities sharing the latest developments from their own smart meter roll out programmes. - June 08, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Menards Home Stores Begin Stocking Levelok Ladder Safety Equipment
Menards home improvement stores are now an official carrier of the Levelok, Quick Connect Ladder Leveler Kit, under the Keller Ladder brand. The Keylok, Quick Connect can now be purchased at any of the 300 plus stores across the United States or online at www.menards.com. Menards is a family-owned... - June 07, 2016 - Levelok Corporation
Cleaveland/Price Inc. Announces Acquisition of Reliatronics Inc.
Cleaveland/Price announces that they have come to an agreement for acquisition of Reliatronics Inc., of Johnson City, TX. Reliatronics is a designer and manufacturer of remote terminal units (RTU) used primarily in the electric utility industry. Reliatronics RTU’s are noted for their small... - June 07, 2016 - Cleaveland/Price Inc.
Kasco to Debut New Product at the American Water Works Association’s Annual Conference & Convention
Kasco Marine is pleased to announce its attendance at the American Water Works Association Annual Conference & Convention June 19 – 22 in Chicago, Ill. Kasco will be showcasing its new CertiSafe Circulator. - June 05, 2016 - Kasco Marine
ePIPE®’s Newest Patent: A Proven Solution for Water Conservation and Reducing Lead Leaching in Drinking Water Pipes
ePIPE® Lead-Free, Leak-Free™ pipe restoration system has been granted its 15th U.S. patent, #9352357, for effectively and safely sealing leaks and protecting pipes from lead leaching. - June 02, 2016 - Pipe Restoration Technologies, LLC
African Utility Week’s Growth and Success a Reflection of Confidence in Continent’s Energy and Water Sectors
“Everyone who was part of this year’s African Utility Week felt the same passion for the energy and water sectors on the continent and had the feeling that we are on the brink of enormous progress,” says Evan Schiff, event director of the African Utility Week conference and... - June 02, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at Menlo Park Fire Station - Silicon Valley Fire Station Goes Green and Saves Money
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 41 kW DC solar panel installation at the newly constructed Station 2 Menlo Park Fire Department, Menlo Park, CA. The solar panel system will save the Station over $250,000 dollars in energy fees over the next 20 years. - May 26, 2016 - SolarCraft
The Shops at Wisconsin Place in Chevy Chase Ribbon Cutting & EV Ride and Drive Event to Launch Newly Installed Mini Bar Electric Vehicle Charging Stations by Juice Bar EV
Juice Bar EV partners with CBRE, LAZ Parking and Chevy Chase Nissan in a Ribbon Cutting & Ride and Drive Event at The Shops at Wisconsin Place in Chevy Chase. The business community and local Electric Vehicle Drivers Club come together to introduce the community to the new Mini Bar Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. - May 25, 2016 - Juice Bar EV
Sierra Leone’s Kandeh Yumkella, City Power and Akon Lighting Winners in African Utility Week Industry Awards in Cape Town
Sierra Leone’s Kandeh Yumkella of the Sustainable Energy For All Initiative, Johannesburg’s City Power, George Airport and Akon Lighting are just some of the exciting and pioneering power and water professionals, utilities and projects that were winners in this year’s African... - May 21, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Rentricity to Provide Safe Drinking Water Certified In-Pipe Hydropower Solution to Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority
New purchased water infrastructure to include NSF qualified energy recovery solution for 100 kilowatts of renewable electricity. - May 18, 2016 - Rentricity Inc.
From Meters to "Smart Data": EDP Distribuição Confirmed to Present a Case Study at Meter Asset Management
SMi’s 3rd annual Meter Asset Management conference, taking place on 20th - 21st June 2016 in London, UK, will feature case studies from an array of UK and European utilities sharing case studies and latest developments from their own smart meter roll out programmes. - May 18, 2016 - SAE Media Group