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Scalada Holdings to Attend 2014 WWIS
Scalada Holdings has announced its intention to attend the World Water-Tech Investment Summit next year. - November 02, 2013 - Scalada Holdings, Ltd.
Big Decisions for the Traded Markets Discussed at EMART Energy in Berlin
The need to recharge the wholesale markets and the accompanying new identity for traders will be top of mind during the high-level discussions at the annual EMART Energy from 26-27 November in Berlin, when more than 850 energy trading experts will gather. Says EMART Energy director Nel Jonk:... - October 27, 2013 - EMART Energy
CSI Electrical Contractors Ranks #9 Amongst Top 250 Solar Contractors in the Nation
Solar Power World, the industry’s leading source for technology, development and installation news, ranks CSI Electrical Contractors as #9 on its Top 250 Solar Contractors in the Nation list. - October 22, 2013 - CSI Electrical Contractors
Denver District Court Rules in Favor of Heartland Energy Development Corporation in State Challenge Decision; Supports Joint Venture Investment Practices
The Denver District Court ruled in favor of local oil and gas exploration companies in a state challenge over securities regulations. - October 21, 2013 - Swan Energy
Customer Focus as Smart Technology Becomes Reality at European Utility Week
The customer or end-user in the smart energy market was in focus at the European Utility Week this week as some 8000 utility professionals gathered at the Amsterdam RAI to hear about the latest technology and solutions for a smarter energy society. - October 19, 2013 - European Utility Week
European Utility Week Hears That "Energy Desperately Needs Branding"
“Do any of you here honestly believe that your customers like you?” was the question utility professionals were asked during the opening session of European Utility Week at the Amsterdam RAI on Tuesday, 15 October. Engaging customers in the utility industry was an important theme,... - October 17, 2013 - European Utility Week
New MD of Events Company Spintelligent Has "Ambitious Growth Plans for the Region"
“I am fortunate to join Spintelligent at a very exciting time in the company’s history,” says David Ashdown, the new Managing Director of leading Cape Town-based Trade Exhibition & Conference Organiser, Spintelligent Pty. Part of the global media group, Clarion Events,... - October 12, 2013 - Spintelligent
EosGroup Announces Eos Code Manager, the Next Cortex Module
Today Eos Group, Inc. announces the release of Eos Code Manager for Eos Navigator, which gives estimators the ability to set up, manage, and publish libraries of work breakdown structure codes (WBS codes) and values for Sage Estimating estimates. Eos Code Manager is a module for Cortex, Eos’... - October 11, 2013 - Eos Group
RAD’s Service Assured Networking Solution with Traffic Duplication Boosts Resiliency, Reduces Latency
RAD's innovative Traffic Duplication approach for power utility network migration to next generation packet networks leverages dual networks, maximizing reliability so utilities can protect their communications traffic and migrate at their pace. - October 11, 2013 - RAD
DUECO, Inc. Earns Business of the Year Award
Utility Equipment and Service Provider Recognized with the 2013 Waukesha County Executive’s Business of the Year Award. - October 10, 2013 - Dueco, Inc.
Smart Energy Challenges in Focus as 8000 Gather for European Utility Week at Amsterdam RAI Next Week
Some 8000 of the utility industry’s leading minds and vendors of the latest technology are gathering for European Utility Week, for the annual smart energy invasion at the Amsterdam RAI from 15-17 October, at what is the largest industry conference and exhibition on the continent. At this... - October 09, 2013 - European Utility Week
Lucintel Anticipates Waste Water Segment to Drive the Chinese FRP Pipe Industry During 2013-2018
FRP pipe is used in various applications, such as oil and gas, retail fuel, water/waste water, sewage, pulp and paper, chemical/industrial, marine/offshore, and other applications. The industry is expected to reach $1,290.8 million by 2018. The waste water segment remained the largest segment... - October 05, 2013 - Lucintel
Lake Cable Positions for "Better. Smarter. Faster." Era. Strong Growth Results in Three Dynamic Business Units.
To coincide with its newly created business units, the company announced the promotions of several veteran Lake Cable employees – most of whom have spent their entire careers in the wire and cable industry - to the upper management level. - October 03, 2013 - Lake Cable
Odyne Systems Hybrid Power Truck System Selected for Nationwide Deployment by the DOE Showcased at ICUEE and Plug-In
Odyne’s Advanced Hybrid Propulsion System Featured at ICUEE and the Plug-in Conference Provides All Day Power, Reducing Fuel Consumption by Up to 50% - October 01, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Bin Zayed Group UAE Partners with Mumbai Based Aquakraft Projects Pvt Ltd to Address the Water Management Opportunity in India, Middle East & Africa
The Bin Zayed Group (BZG) announced a partnership with the Mumbai, India based Aquakraft Projects Pvt Ltd., (Aquakraft) to address the business opportunity arising out of water management in India, Middle East & Africa. “The areas of partnership will be collaborative, participative &... - September 27, 2013 - Aquakraft Projects Pvt Ltd
Powerful Discussions at EAPIC as 750 Gather in Nairobi
More than 750 power professionals attended the 15th annual East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) in Nairobi from 9-11 September which focused on the challenges faced by utilities in the region. Featured speakers included Uganda’s State Minister for Energy, the Honourable Minister... - September 22, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa
Pinnacle Ozone Releases the World’s Most Energy Efficient Ozone Generator Technology
Pinnacle Ozone Solutions, LLC announces the release of its newest QuadBlock® Generation II (Gen II) ozone technology. The event marks the introduction of the world’s most advanced and reliable ozone generation system, offering customers substantially lower total energy costs, and lower... - September 20, 2013 - Pinnacle Ozone Solutions, LLC
Focus on Renewable Energy Integration and Storage at European Utility Week in Amsterdam in October
The challenges inherent to integrating renewable energy into utility power grids will be in focus at the Renewable Energy Integration & Energy Storage Conference from 15-17 October in Amsterdam. The event will take place as part of the European Utility Week, attended by 8000+ smart energy... - September 20, 2013 - European Utility Week
The Skajaquoda Group Prepares to Expand with New Headquarters
The Skajaquoda Group recently moved their headquarters from Claymont, Delaware to a much larger building in Clarkfield, Minnesota. The new headquarters will house Skajaquoda and their research facility. The relocation to a larger building will be a valuable asset for growth in the market and the... - September 19, 2013 - Skajaquoda Group
Pulse Energy Delivers Energy Intelligence to Californian Businesses
Pulse Energy, global leaders in energy intelligence for utilities' commercial customers, today announced the next evolution of energy efficiency in California. Working in collaboration with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Pulse Energy will launch an emerging technologies pilot called... - September 16, 2013 - Pulse Energy
PW Trenchless Help Clients Meet Carbon Emissions Reduction Objectives with Latest Trenchless Technology
BC-based trenchless construction specialist PW Trenchless is now helping utilities companies across Canada achieve a reduction in their on-site constriction work through the utilization of cutting-edge trenchless systems. With carbon emissions reduction a priority now and global carbon credit... - September 15, 2013 - P.W. Trenchless Construction Inc.
Bill Calling for First Ever Public-Private Earthquake Warning System Goes to Governor's Desk
SB135 now goes to CA Governor Brown for signing by October 13. It calls for coordinated public-private earthquake alert system plan by 2016. - September 14, 2013 - Seismic Warning Systems
Scalada Holdings Announces Completion and Patent Applications for 2nd Gen Water Treatment System
The second generation of Scalada Holdings’ patented Elemental Ionization System (EIS) will significantly increase speed and purity of output and firmly establish the company’s eminence in the field. Provisional patents have been filed and approval is expected shortly. - September 14, 2013 - Scalada Holdings, Ltd.
DUECO Launches TL50 Mini-Aerial Featuring the Longest Side Reach in the Industry, at 36 Feet, and Great Stability
TL50 Provides the Stability of the Big Aerials While Fitting through a 36” Gate - September 10, 2013 - Dueco, Inc.
Bethlehem Authority Partners with Rentricity to Finance In-Pipe Hydropower Projects
Rentricity Inc., the in-pipe hydro energy recovery Company, executed a letter of agreement with the Bethlehem Authority in Pennsylvania to explore, finance and develop multiple small, in-pipe hydropower sites within the Authority’s water system. The agreement follows similar agreements with... - September 10, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
European Utility Week 2013: Siemens Solutions Ensure a Grid Ready for the Future
The growing importance amongst the various stakeholders in the utility industry of collaboration, interoperability, shared targets and joint ambitions will be in focus at the upcoming, annual European Utility Week in the Amsterdam RAI from 15-17 October. - September 06, 2013 - European Utility Week
CEO Forum Gathers Utility Heads at EAPIC in Nairobi
Utilities’ challenges of financing power projects - be they generation, transmission or distribution projects, and ways in which this can be mitigated, will be in focus during the CEO Forum at the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) in Nairobi from 10-11 September. The attendance... - September 05, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa
Odyne Systems Expands Team to Support Growth Opportunities
New Staff Appointments to Support Delivery of Odyne Hybrid Systems for Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles Through a $45 Million Department of Energy Award - September 04, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Engerati presents European Utility Week Webinar Series
The Engerati online smart energy platform will present a Webinar series in the run-up to the annual European Utility Week featuring leading smart grid technology and service providers in the utility industry including Siemens, McAfee/Intel, Atos, IBM, Itron and Opower. Engerati has been an... - September 04, 2013 - Engerati
Family Owned HVAC Company Opens New Satellite Branch in Tacoma, WA
For more than 30 years, Northwood Heating advanced heating specialist, headquartered in Woodinville, WA. has been a leading heating contractor of intelligent energy efficient and heating technology. While the company has over 30 years of experience in providing Western Washington with residential heating and air conditioning (HVAC) and commercial refrigeration (HVACR) services, this new branch will provide service that is more prompt to commercial business and residential owners. - September 03, 2013 - Northwood Heating
India Smart Grid Market Outlook – Expansion in Indian Energy and Utility Sector Fuelling Growth
Netscribes, Inc. launches a report on the Smart Grid Market in India 2013 covering a market with strong growth potential. It is a part of Netscribes’ Energy and Utility Series. - September 01, 2013 - Netscribes, Inc.
Smart Grids and T&D Industry in Europe Facing Regulatory and Infrastructure Challenges
“Energy utilities may well be amongst the biggest industrial polluters, but they also hold the keys to a clean, green future,” says European Utility Week conference producer Ed Butler. The rapidly evolving power transmission and distribution system and the challenges in incorporating... - August 29, 2013 - European Utility Week
Hydropower Efficiency Act of 2013 Will Ease Rentricity Projects for Water, Wastewater, Irrigation and Industrial Water Operators
On August 9th, the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act (H.R. 267) and the Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act (H.R. 678) were signed into law by President Obama. Both the Senate and House of Representatives passed the bill on January 15, 2013, which was... - August 28, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
Oil & Gas Shale Plays Training is Now Offered on DVDs
American Right of Way Academy announced today, they are offering two professional Oil & Gas Training Workshop DVDs to the public. - August 27, 2013 - American Right of Way Associates
My Area Energy, a New Online Community with Homeowners in Mind
MyAreaEnergy.com was started in January 2013 by a homeowner discouraged with the lack of quality data about available power generation services. As a customer, the site owner constantly changed providers, which dramatically increased his troubles of being an energy consumer. The website was built... - August 25, 2013 - My Area Energy LLC
Florence to be the Home of Alabama's 5th MIEX® System
The City of Florence, Alabama will be home to Alabama’s fifth MIEX® Treatment system. The 8 MGD system will remove dissolved organic carbon (DOC) and reduce disinfection by-product (DBP) formation. The MIEX® System will be applied as pretreatment to the plant’s existing treatment process and will allow for compliance with EPA DBP regulations. - August 23, 2013 - Orica Watercare
GE Highlights Importance of Public and Private Sector Partnerships in Energy Sector at EAPIC in September
“GE is committed to working with public and private sector stakeholders to address the region’s current and future energy challenges. EAPIC offers a platform to engage industry stakeholders on this topic.” This is according to Mr Jay Ireland, GE President and CEO for Africa. GE is... - August 21, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa
Smart Utility Systems Launches New Website
Smart Utility Systems (SUS), a global leader in products, solutions and services that accelerate return on smart grid investments for the energy and utility sector, is unveiling its newly branded and interactive website - www.SmartUSys.com. - August 18, 2013 - Smart Utility Systems
Rentricity Wins New Jersey Technology Council Idea & Demo Day Grand Finale 2013
Rentricity Inc., the in-pipe hydro energy recovery Company, was awarded the grand prize at the New Jersey Technology Council (NJTC) Idea and Demo Day Grand Finale. The event took place at CoWerks in Asbury Park, New Jersey on August 8th, 2013. Frank Zammataro, Rentricity President and Co-Founder,... - August 16, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
Engerati Named Top Resource on Electricity and the Power Grid
The Engerati online platform for the smart energy community has been named as one of the top 100 resources on electricity and the power grid by the website Electrical Engineering Schools Dot Org. - August 11, 2013 - Engerati
High-Level Government and Industry Support for EAPIC in September in Nairobi
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary in the Energy Ministry, Mr Davis Chirchir, is heading up a top level government and industry contingent who will address and participate at the upcoming East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) in Nairobi from 10-11 September. - August 11, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa
European Utility Week to Focus on How Smart Homes Industry Can Engage Its Customer
Hundreds of representatives of stakeholders in the Smart Homes industry, including utilities, telcos and service & content providers, will gather during the annual European Utility Week in Amsterdam in October to discuss, amongst others, customer engagement and developing a strong business model for the sector. - August 09, 2013 - European Utility Week
Business Network for Maryland Offshore Wind Announces Operations and Maintenance Workshop
August 16th Workshop in Ocean City Will Prepare Maryland Businesses to Participate in Offshore Wind Operations, Maintenance and Supply Chain Development. - August 08, 2013 - BizMDOSW
Joe Dalum, President and CEO of Odyne Systems, Elected to the Electric Drive Transportation Association Board
Dalum Looks Forward to Assisting EDTA in Shaping Green Transportation Technology Growth - August 04, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Local Power in San Francisco: CleanPowerSF to Focus on Citywide Build-Out of Renewable Local Power
Local Power Inc. (localpower.com), based in Marin County, California, provides an update on recent success in helping the City of San Francisco implement a Community Choice Aggregation to issue revenue bonds and build a substantial "In-City Buildout" of renewable distributed generation and energy efficiency projects within the the City and County's 49 square miles to serve - and be owned by - the community. - August 03, 2013 - Local Power LLC
Alexandria Renew Enterprises Selects Cogsdale Corporation for New Financial Information System
Cogsdale is very excited to announce that Alexandria Renew Enterprises (AlexRenew) has selected Cogsdale Corporation Inc. (Cogsdale), a division of N. Harris Computers, to provide and implement a new Financial Information System (FIS). AlexRenew serves 350,000 people in the City of Alexandria and... - August 03, 2013 - Cogsdale
Odyne Systems, LLC Showcasing Hybrid Power Truck System Selected for Nationwide Deployment by the DOE at ICUEE 2013
Odyne’s Advanced Hybrid Propulsion System Featured in Booth 4324 Provides All Day Power, Reducing Fuel Consumption by Up to 50%. - August 02, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Energy and Climate Change Select Committee Report Welcome News to Green Energy UK
Green Energy UK welcomes transparency in the energy industry after the release of the Energy and Climate Change select committee’s damning report this week. An independent electricity provider, over the last decade the company has been committed to a transparent relationship with its... - August 02, 2013 - Green Energy UK
City of Olathe, Kansas Chooses NorthStar CIS and Customer Connect
NorthStar Utilities Solutions is pleased to announce that the City of Olathe, Kansas has selected the NorthStar CIS and Customer Connect applications as its utility-billing and customer web engagement solutions. Using NorthStar CIS, the division will drive its efficiency, integration, and continuing commitment to customer service. - July 31, 2013 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
American Solar Powers Up Its Image
American Solar Offers Homeowners the Power of Choice - July 30, 2013 - American Solar