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African Utility Week to Focus on Getting Investors Excited About Power Projects on the Continent
The new GET FiT investment mechanism which brings private and public investors together, the proposed BRICS Bank and China’s funding relationship with Africa are some of the updates featured during the Investment & Finance track of the upcoming African Utility Week conference and expo... - February 23, 2013 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Cypherbridge Systems Launches VPN SDK with IKE/IPSec Providing Network Encryption and Firewall Defense
By combining IPsec and firewall features, Cypherbridge Systems delivers a single SDK that has multiple levels of protection against cyber intrusion in a solution reducing target memory footprint, time-to-market, and Total Cost of Ownership. - February 21, 2013 - Cypherbridge Systems LLC
Odyne Systems, LLC to Showcase Unique New Walk in Van Hybrid Power Application at the 2013 NTEA Work Truck Show
System Has Potential to Double Engine Life, Powering Underground Climate Control and Tools - February 21, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Pulse Energy: Energy Intelligence for FortisBC Customers
Canadian utility’s new EnerTracker program offering Pulse Energy software to qualifying organizations. - February 18, 2013 - Pulse Energy
Albeado Announces New Platform Promising Next Generation of IT and OT Integration for Smart Grids
Albeado’s PRISM for Utilities solution has promising correlation and risk management features enabling utility companies in their IT and OT integration. Compelling benefits include optimizing outage management, detecting fraud or reducing asset maintenance costs. - February 08, 2013 - Albeado Inc
Pacific Gas & Electric NERC CIP Peer Sharing Event Agenda Update
Co-Chair of CIP Version 5 Drafting Team to Provide Important Insights on Planning for NERC CIP Version 5 at Pacific Gas & Electric's Upcoming NERC CIP Peer Sharing Event February 25-27, 2013. - February 07, 2013 - Corporate Enterprise Security, Inc.
Log Imports to China from New Zealand and the US Were Up 26 Percent in the Second Half of 2012 from the 1H/12, and Chinese Log Prices Reached New Record Highs
Log imports to China were off to a slow start in 2012 but in the second half of the year, shipments picked up with New Zealand and the US gaining the biggest market shares, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The Chinese domestic log market also heated up, with log prices reaching record high levels. - February 06, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC
Gehrlicher Solar America: 2012 Growth Exceeded Expectations and Bullish on 2013
Revenue increased almost 400% in one year. - February 05, 2013 - Gehrlicher Solar America Corp.
Ghana’s Electrification Success Explained at African Utility Week in May
Ghana had the political will to envision electrification as a national priority and catalyst for economic development says Engineer Andrew T. Barfour, Project Coordinator at the Ghana Energy Development and Access Project. To date, Ghana has achieved 72% electrification access which is one of the... - February 03, 2013 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
At DistribuTECH, TOA Technologies Showcased Benefits of Predictive Analytics Based Field Service Optimization for Utilities
Global provider of cloud-based field service management software demonstrated its time-based, predictive approach used to drive efficiencies, enhance service and achieve real-time visibility. - February 01, 2013 - TOA Technologies
Kenya’s Vision 2030 to Support East African Power Industry Convention
The annual East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) has secured the support of Kenya’s Vision 2030. The organisers of EAPIC, the Cape Town-based events company Spintelligent, met with the Vision 2030 directorate in Nairobi recently. Claire Volkwyn, Director of Content and Strategy for... - January 19, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa
Enviro Petroleum Saved the Environment 3,500 Tons of CO2 in 2012 by Injecting Enviro Plus® to Fuels
Enviro Petroleum announced that, according to their very conservative estimates, more than 7.7 million pounds or 3,500 tons of CO2 have been saved in 2012 by using Enviro Plus technology. This is equivalent to converting 500 cars to full electric. Enviro Plus, a liquid combustion catalyst, was used around the world to reduce fuel consumption and emissions from automobiles, boats and power plants. - January 18, 2013 - Enviro Petroleum
OSEI Says "Shame on the EPA Their 'Science' Endorses Toxic Oil Spill Response"; CEO Will Discuss Non Toxic Solution to Oil Spills Globally on CNBC January 16-17th 2013
This series on CNBC Features Non-Toxic Oil Spill Cleanup Method OSE II, an alternative to the EPA's current response. OSEI CEO Steven Pedigo says "The US EPA has forced toxic antiquated spill response on the US environment for 23 years." Oil Spill Eater II is the safe non toxic oil spill clean up product that can remove 100% of a spill by converting it to a safe end point of CO2 and water, which other countries are utilizing to protect their environments. - January 16, 2013 - OSEI Corporation
Xcel Energy Increases Minnesota Electricity Rates by 9% in January 2013, Giving Supermarkets More Reason to Conserve Energy
Five Additional States May Approve Similar Rate Increases in 2013 - January 16, 2013 - Singh360
LEDtronics Lights Up Pasadena’s Green City Path
Post-Top LED Street Lamps Help the City of Roses Reduce Energy and Maintenance Costs, Carbon Footprint - January 15, 2013 - LEDtronics, Inc.
LaGrange County REMC Installs Sensus FlexNet Utility Communications Network
Indiana electric cooperative begins network and iCon A electric meter deployment. - January 10, 2013 - Sensus
City of Poway, CA Selects NorthStar Utilities Solutions for Its Customer Information System
NorthStar Utilities Solutions is pleased to announce that the City of Poway has selected the NorthStar CIS application as its utility-billing and customer management solution. Using NorthStar CIS the City will drive its efficiency, integration, and continuing commitment to customer service. - January 05, 2013 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
RBI Solar Commissions New PV Array at Ohio Manufacturing Plant
RBI Solar Inc. Commissions new solar array at Ohio manufacturing plant. The array will offset about 1% of the manufacturing plant's annual consumption, or roughly offset the consumption of 1 energy efficient home. - December 22, 2012 - RBI Solar
National Grid Electrical Infrastructure Upgrades Will Increase Reliability for Cape Ann Communities
Project will improve service for more than 20,000 customers in six north shore towns - December 15, 2012 - ElecComm Corporation
How Will South African Industry Deal with Tariff Hikes and Carbon Taxes?
The proverbial axe is falling on "business as usual" as every industry in South Africa, from mining to manufacturing to retail, is cringing at the thought of rising energy tariffs and the impending implementation of a carbon tax. Stemming the tide of rising tariffs On the receiving end... - December 15, 2012 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
2012 IEEE Online Conference on Green Communications Addresses Next Wave of Energy-Efficient & Green Technologies
The IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc) recently held its second annual IEEE Online Conference on Green Communications (GreenCom) with participants attending the fully-virtual, three-day event from Australia, Canada, China, Italy, France, Korea, Singapore, India, United Kingdom, United States,... - December 13, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
Springboard Biodiesel Excited to Announce Coveted Endorsement from Green Restaurant Association for Its BioPro™ Appliance
Biodiesel equipment receives endorsement for it's automated appliance that converts used cooking oil into premium grade biodiesel. - December 12, 2012 - Springboard Biodiesel
Federal Government Announces an Early Cut to the Solar Credits Multiplier
All those who are considering installation of solar panels will have to hurry up as the Government has announced on 16 November, 2012, that it is completely phasing out the solar credit multiplier 6 months early – meaning that popular solar panel subsidy will be reduced by 50%. - December 12, 2012 - Say Solar Pty Ltd
Debra Shearer Ballinger Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Debra Shearer Ballinger, of Sparks, Nevada, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Utilities. About Debra Shearer Ballinger Debra Shearer Ballinger is an independent business owner of Global... - November 30, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Energize Ithaca Announces Phase 2 of Downtown Combined Heat and Power - District Energy Utility Project Study
Energize Ithaca is pleased to announce that the United States Department of Energy has agreed to offer technical assistance to complete phase 2 of the Downtown Combined Heat and Power - District Energy (CHP-DE) Utility project study for the greater downtown Ithaca area. “Every day at the... - November 30, 2012 - Energize Ithaca
SigmaFlow Announces Global Partnership with Wipro to Bring Best-in-Class "Well Delivery Solution" for the Oil and Gas Industry
SigmaFlow today announced its partnership with Wipro Technologies, the Global Information Technology, Consulting and Outsourcing business of Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT) to deliver the Oil and Gas industry’s most comprehensive ‘Well Delivery’ Solution for Upstream Exploration and... - November 26, 2012 - Sigmaflow
Nigerian Power Minister Ibrahim-Kuchi Opens West African Power Industry Convention in Lagos
The Honourable Hajiya Zainab Ibrahim-Kuchi, Minister of State for Power, Nigeria, will deliver the opening address of the West African Industry Convention (WAPIC) on Tuesday, 20 November at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos. Some 500 regional power industry and utility experts are expected to... - November 18, 2012 - Future Energy Nigeria
Columbia Business School Energy Club and the School of International and Public Affairs Energy Association Host the 8th Annual Energy Symposium
The Columbia Business School Energy Club and the School of International and Public Affairs Energy Association will host the 8th Annual Energy Symposium on Nov. 30, 2012. The event brings together industry professionals, students and faculty at Columbia University’s Morningside Heights campus... - November 14, 2012 - Columbia Energy Symposium
Pulse Energy Wins Deloitte’s Technology Green 15™ Award
Pulse Energy, Energy Information Software provider for utilities and their commercial customers, announced that it has been named one of the Technology Green 15™ companies by Deloitte. The award showcases 15 Canadian companies that are leading the way to create major breakthroughs in the... - November 14, 2012 - Pulse Energy
DUECO, Inc. Provides Crews and Equipment to Support Hurricane Sandy Clean Up
Utility Trucks and Crew from DUECO and Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation Help Restore Power Along the East Coast. - November 13, 2012 - Dueco, Inc.
Indianapolis Fitness Center – NIFS - Takes Green to Great Heights
NIFS patrons can enjoy a brighter, healthier, and more energy efficient place to work out. - November 10, 2012 - NIFS
Record Numbers as Industry Prepares for European Utility Week in Amsterdam Next Year
A record 6600 visitors and delegates attended the recent European Utility Week in Amsterdam where leading industry experts assessed the policy and future market direction of smart energy and the impact on all players, including governments, energy companies, the industry and consumers. The... - November 07, 2012 - European Utility Week
PA Equipment Company Aids in Sandy Relief Efforts in NY and NJ
PA Equipment Company Aids in Sandy Relief Efforts - November 06, 2012 - Best Line Equipment
Cyber Switching's ePower Energy Solution Affords Relief to PG&E Customers Wanting to Avoid New "High Use Penalty" Pricing
Cyber Switching, a division of C.H. Reynolds Electric, is providing assistance to PG&E customers by a state of the art, cost effective solution for commercial and residential building infrastructure enabling advanced energy management by The ePower Management System. - November 04, 2012 - C.H. Reynolds Electric, Inc.
U.S. Gas & Electric Provides Assistance to Employees Affected by Hurricane Sandy
U.S. Gas & Electric Helps Employees Affected by Hurricane Sandy - November 03, 2012 - U.S. Gas & Electric
Demand–Supply Gap in Power Generation Drives the Power Backup Market in India
Netscribes, Inc. launches a report on the Power Backup Market in India 2012 as part of Netscribes’ Energy and Utilities Industry report series. - November 03, 2012 - Netscribes, Inc.
Rentricity Wins Cleantech Open Northeast Regional Competition and Advances to National Finals
Company is First New York-Based Firm to Compete in Final Round at 2012 Global Forum in San Jose, Calif. - October 19, 2012 - Rentricity Inc.
Neptune Wave Power Gets Positive Results Testing Latest Buoy
Tests Reveal Consistent and Verifiable Power Generation - October 18, 2012 - Waldron Engineering & Construction Inc
New Unifying Brand, European Utility Week, Unveiled in Amsterdam
The new European Utility Week corporate identity was unveiled to industry stakeholders at Metering, Billing/CRM Europe at the RAI Convention Centre, Amsterdam, last week. - October 18, 2012 - Metering Billing/CRM Europe
American Right of Way Academy is Offering Training Workshops for the Energy Industry
American Right of Way Academy announced today, they will be offering two professional Oil & Gas Energy Training Workshops in San Antonio, Texas on Saturday, November 10th, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport Hotel. - October 16, 2012 - American Right of Way Associates
WK Dickson Welcomes David Ashley to the Atlanta Regional Office
WK Dickson is pleased to announce the addition of David Ashley, RLA as the firm’s new Vice President and Regional Branch Manager. David assumes responsibility for the operation of the firm’s Atlanta area office and will play a significant role in directing much of the growth of WK... - October 12, 2012 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
The US Surpassed Canada as the Largest Wood Pellet Exporter in the World in the First Half of 2012
The expansion of wood pellet capacity in the US South the past few years has enabled the US to export more pellets than Canada, making the US the largest exporter in the world. With continued investments throughout southern US, export volumes are forecast to increase from an estimated 1.5 million tons in 2012 to 5.7 million tons in 2015, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. - October 11, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Metromedia Energy Unveils Progressive Branding Initiative
Since 1995, Metromedia Energy has been a steadfast energy partner and portfolio manager for commercial, industrial and municipal clients. Their legacy of growth has impacted thousands of U.S. companies and multi-site facilities. As an independent energy marketer, they work on their clients’ behalf to secure competitive energy costs while prioritizing quality service. To learn more, visit www.mmenergy.com. - October 05, 2012 - Metromedia Energy
Consol Energy, Inc. Selects Veriforce, LLC. for Contractor Management Program. Veriforce Expands Client Base
Consol Energy, a publicly owned Pittsburgh-based producer of coal and natural gas, is one of the leading diversified energy companies in the United States. Since 1864, Consol has powered the nation with affordable, abundant, reliable domestic energy. - October 05, 2012 - Veriforce, LLC.
Blue Earth Labs Guides Municipal Water Systems in Achieving Stage 2 Compliance
Provides Online Step-by-Step Resource and Stage 2 Compliance Guarantee Solution - October 04, 2012 - Blue Earth Labs
Liander, Siemens, KPN, TNO and TenneT Join Energy Forces at Metering Europe in Amsterdam in October
Five key stakeholders in the Dutch energy landscape, Liander, Siemens, KPN, TNO and TenneT, are joining forces at this year’s Metering, Billing/CRM Europe with an “Energy Experience” on the exhibition floor which will demonstrate how smart grids are changing industry and... - October 04, 2012 - Metering Billing/CRM Europe
EMART Energy Returns to Amsterdam as Industry Looks at Managing the European Energy Transition
Europe’s foremost energy trading experts are meeting in Amsterdam in November for the annual EMART Energy conference and expo to discuss the challenges facing the industry such as the eurozone crisis, stricter EU trading rules, security of supply and the impact of renewables. - September 30, 2012 - EMART Energy
Metering Europe in Amsterdam to Showcase the Dutch Successes of Smart Grid Collaboration
The Netherlands is a glowing example of the power of collaboration and how cumulative efforts yield results far more substantial and far-reaching than what would have been the case had they been undertaken individually. This is according to Aida Mezit, event director of the upcoming, annual... - September 29, 2012 - Metering Billing/CRM Europe
South Korea and Japan Will Become Large Importers of Pellets and Energy Chips in the Coming Decade, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Both Japan and South Korea intend to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and increasingly rely on renewable energy in the future. As a consequence, both countries will increase their importation of wood pellets and energy chips from other countries in Asia and from North America in the coming years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - September 28, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
High-Level Deutsche Telekom Presence Again at Metering Europe in Amsterdam in October
Information technology and processing will play a decisive role in tomorrow's energy industry says Gabriele Riedmann de Trinidad, head of the Group business area Energy at Deutsche Telekom. She once again heads up a high-level delegation to the annual Metering, Billing/CRM Europe which takes place... - September 15, 2012 - Metering Billing/CRM Europe