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Metering Europe Returns to Amsterdam in October as Utility Industry Faces Unprecedented Challenges
Some 6500 utility professionals will gather in Amsterdam in October for the annual Metering, Billing/CRM Europe at what has become the largest industry conference and exhibition on the continent. “The traditional, centralised energy sector is experiencing a seismic shift in the way... - June 24, 2012 - Metering Billing/CRM Europe
Smart Homes 2012 Gathers Utilities, Telcos and Appliance Manufacturers in Amsterdam in October
Technological innovation, partnering and customer engagement are all key themes which are explored at the third Smart Homes conference and exhibition taking place in Amsterdam from 9-11 October this year. - June 23, 2012 - Smart Homes
Redding City Council Votes to Expand Ice Energy’s Thermal Storage Program
Redding Council Vote Approves 6 MW Deal with Multi-tiered Economic Upswing. - June 23, 2012 - Ice Energy
"Global Smart Meter Market to Reach $7bn in 2012" According to Latest Visiongain Report
Smarter metering that delivers a greater awareness and opportunity for decision-making over energy and utility usage is being implemented now, globally. But who is going to pay? Government direction and investment? Large-scale utility roll out? The consumer? Is your company benefiting from this roll-out of smart meters? Visiongain has determined that the value of the global smart meter market will reach $7bn in 2012. - June 22, 2012 - visiongain
Local Solar Company Educates San Luis Obispo County Residents on the Benefits of Solar Pool Heating
Solarponics, the longest continuously owned and operated solar company in California, is working to inform San Luis Obispo County residents on the process of solar pool heating and how it can benefit the environment, pool usage, and pocketbooks. Solar pool heating is the most cost-effective use of... - June 21, 2012 - Solarponics
Metering Latin America Gathers Industry in August as Brazil Prepares for Massive Smart Meter Roll-Out
Metering Latin America will gather more than 1500 smart meter and smart grid experts in São Paulo in August as Brazil prepares to upgrade 65-million meters to the tune of 36-billion dollars in smart meter and smart grid technology. Says Metering Latin America’s Conference Content... - June 21, 2012 - Metering Latin America
Unitil Corp. Looks Beyond the Forest, Implements GeoDigital’s Vegetation Management Solution
New England-based utility to boost reliability, regulatory compliance with mobile vegetation maintenance software. - June 12, 2012 - GeoDigital
Pulse Energy Announces Support for Green Button
Pulse Energy is supporting the White House-inspired, industry-led Green Button initiative to provide businesses with secure, easy-to-understand information about their energy use. - June 07, 2012 - Pulse Energy
TransAct Energy Launches Energy from Waste Strategy
After more than a year developing funding programs, finding the right team and the right technology to execute TransAct's strategy for emissions free “energy from waste,” TransAct is launching its business. TransAct Energy's version of sustainable energy is one that fits into the... - June 06, 2012 - TransAct Energy Corp.
Training Classes Offered in the Eagle Ford Shale Offered in San Antonio, Texas
American Right of Way Academy announced today that Summer Workshops are needed to keep up with the demands of the oil & gas companies currently drilling near San Antonio Texas, ARWA will hold two Eagle Ford Shale Training Workshops on Saturday, July 14th, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport Hotel. - June 05, 2012 - American Right of Way Associates
UPA Selected to Provide Installation Support Services for North America’s Largest Natural Gas AMI Deployment
Utility Partners of America (UPA), a leading utility solutions provider, has been selected by Aclara®, part of the Utility Solutions Group of ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE), to provide installation support services (ISS) for Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas), the nation’s largest... - June 05, 2012 - Utility Partners of America, LLC
Pulse Energy and PECI to Assess Innovative Energy Monitoring Approach for Commercial Buildings
PECI and Pulse Energy today announced they will jointly implement a technology assessment focused on boosting the energy performance of medium-sized commercial buildings. The assessment is designed to help building owners and operators save energy, cut costs and improve comfort in their... - June 04, 2012 - Pulse Energy
"The Electric Power T&D Equipment Market to be $131bn in 2012" According to visiongain Report
Electricity demand growth remains strong despite the difficult fiscal situation in many more economically developed economies. - June 03, 2012 - visiongain
PowerCom Introduces Under-Frequency Electricity Meters for Distribution Networks. New Demand Response/Load Management Smart Meter Used for Peak Shaving and Peak Leveling.
Powercom announced the new under-frequency meter used for Electricity Distribution Grid at the African Utility Week (Johannesburg, South Africa). - May 26, 2012 - Powercom
"The Gas Utilities Infrastructure Market Will Top $36bn in 2012" According to New Visiongain Report
The Gas Utilities Infrastructure Market 2012-2022 is Visiongain’s latest utility report, analysing how this important sector will develop over the next ten years. - May 24, 2012 - visiongain
Central Basin Continues to Help Los Angeles Lead in Water Conservation
By now, most people understand that the concept of going green is not just one that sounds like a good idea, it is one that is going to be necessary if the planet's ability to sustain life is to be preserved. Water is one of the primary resources on the planet today and in the United States, how it... - May 22, 2012 - Central Basin Municipal Water District
Mobile Companies Enter Data Race as MTN Joins African Utility Week
Machine-to-Machine (M2M) technology is set to change the way a multitude of industries operate, including the electricity and water sectors, says Kevin Jacobson of MTN Service Provider who will join South African Energy Minister Elizabeth Dipuo Peters and Eskom CEO Brian Dames in the opening... - May 20, 2012 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Citizens Choice Energy Launches “Green ChoiceTM” Electric Supply – a Program Designed for Environmentally Conscious Consumers
Citizens Choice Energy makes “Green Choice™”, a 100% Green Electric Supply option, available to all existing and prospective customers. Citizens Choice Energy launched the program in Upstate New York to expand the suite of choices available to environmentally conscious... - May 19, 2012 - Citizens Choice Energy
Eos Group Announces the 2012 Release of the High Voltage Database
Eos Group, Inc. announces the 2012 update to their High Voltage Database. The High Voltage Database is designed for use with Sage Timberline Office Estimating. The database supports construction cost estimating for utilities, owners, design engineers, and contractors in the areas of electrical transmission and distribution, and heavy industrial electrical systems. - May 17, 2012 - Eos Group
Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation Adds to Rental Fleet to Support Electrical Transmission and Distribution Markets
Modern UELC Fleet Supported by Expansive National Service Organization Operating 24/7 - May 16, 2012 - Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation
Resident Power Explains Electricity Competition at New Hampshire Busienss & Industry Association Meeting
August “Gus” Fromuth of Resident Power (resident power.com) recently made a special presentation to the New Hampshire Business and Industry Association on electricity choice and small business. Saving money through electricity supply choice for all small businesses is a new concept in the state. - May 16, 2012 - Resident Power
African Utility Week Visitors Can "FindaLift" and Save
African Utility Week has partnered with FindaLift to help get delegates and visitors to and from the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg with the least impact on the environment and their pocket. The conference and exhibition is the largest utility services event on the continent and takes place... - May 16, 2012 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Ethernet Extension Experts' New 820 Pro Extends Ethernet and PoE up to 900 ft. for Only $249 (MSRP)
All-in-One Enable-IT 820 Pro Introduces Enable-IT's New Ruggedized Pro-Line, Starting at Just $249 (MSRP). - May 15, 2012 - Ethernet Extension Experts
New Pulse™ Platform Helps Utilities Deliver Energy Insight to All Commercial Customers
Pulse Energy launches world’s most comprehensive efficiency software platform to serve a utility’s entire commercial customer base. - May 14, 2012 - Pulse Energy
African Utility Week to Discuss How to Optimally Integrate Smart Grids Into the Utilities Network
Experts at the African Utility Week in Johannesburg in May will discuss the functionality of smart grids and how to optimally integrate it into the utilities network. - May 14, 2012 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Odyne Systems, LLC Participates in Nation’s First Traditional Parade Powered by Advanced Energy
Ford F-750 Chassis Featuring an Odyne Hybrid Power System Showcased in 83rd Annual Tulip Festival in Holland, Michigan, Drawing 100,000 Attendees - May 12, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Wright-Hennepin Electric Wins GeoDigital Solutions’ 2012 Innovation Award
Minn. co-op speeds outage management response with WorkStudio mobile platform - May 10, 2012 - GeoDigital
Cornelius, North Carolina-Based StayConnect Electrical Solutions Awarded 2012 DIY Network / National Hardware Show Best New Electrical/Plumbing Product
The National Hardware Show®, which was held May 1-3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, has long been known as the place for the home improvement industry's manufacturers to unveil their latest products and innovations to the global marketplace. It only stands to reason that the show also serves as the place for the industry to recognize manufacturers for their achievements. - May 08, 2012 - StayConnect Electrical Solutions
Blue Earth Labs Partners with Azure Water Services to Expand Presence in Water Treatment Industry
Blue Earth Labs partners with Azure Water Services to offer its solutions for advanced cleaning and water infrastructure maintenance to Azure's customer base in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. - April 28, 2012 - Blue Earth Labs
Milwaukee County Event Officially Welcomed Four Work Trucks Powered by Odyne Plug-In Hybrid Systems Into Their Fleet
Just in time for Earth Day, new hybrid signal and street lighting maintenance vehicles will reduce emissions, lower fuel costs and create quiet environments. - April 26, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
DUECO, Inc. and Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation Earn We Energies Star Award for Supplier Excellence
Award Signifies Excellence in Customer Satisfaction, Cost Reduction, Safety, Innovation and Supplier and Workforce Diversity - April 25, 2012 - Dueco, Inc.
Hart Rank Announces Parseous Systems and Availability of Patented Cognitive Radios for SCADA, Positive Train Control, Oil /Pipeline, Rural Farm and Military Applications
Hart Rank announces Parseous Systems and its patented technology line of cognitive radio products. The FCC approved, true plug-and-play technology that requires no towers, spectrum licenses or monthly fees; delivers up to 30 miles distance per radio; operates in mobile environments; and is immune to interference. The products are manufactured in the U.S. Key users are power companies for SCADA, rail for Positive Train Control (PTC), oil and pipeline, rural farm operations and military. - April 25, 2012 - Parseous Systems, LLC
African Utility Week Looks at Nuclear Power as Part of South Africa’s Energy Future
Will nuclear power be a substantial part of future power generation in South Africa? This is one of the discussion points at the upcoming African Utility Week in Johannesburg in May. - April 23, 2012 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
UAE Power Sector Installed Capacity Anticipated to Surpass 30 GW by 2013: KuicK Research
Increasing electricity demand and investments to drive power sector installed capacity in UAE. - April 21, 2012 - KuicK Research
DMG Productions Announces New Episodes on Wind Power as Part of Their Shades of Green Television Program
This educational and informative series will take viewers behind the scenes of an industry set to transform America. - April 20, 2012 - DMG Productions, LLC
Duke Energy Renewables President a Featured Panelist at DNV KEMA Utility of the Future Leadership Forum 2012
Greg Wolf to discuss renewables, sustainability for power industry - April 20, 2012 - DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
"The Smart Grid Market Will Attain a Value of $33.91bn in 2012" According to New Visiongain Report
Smart grid technology combines traditional grid infrastructure with the advantages of advanced internet technology, with the aim of improving the efficiency of electricity supply as well as decreasing consumption by providing real-time information. - April 19, 2012 - visiongain
Eagle Ford Shale Training Academy Offering Training to the Public
American Right of Way Academy announced today that due to, the demands of the oil & gas companies currently drilling near San Antonio Texas, ARWA will hold two more Eagle Ford Shale Training Classes on Saturday, May 12th, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport Hotel. - April 16, 2012 - American Right of Way Associates
African Development Bank to Show "Enormous Investment Opportunities" on Continent at African Utility Week
South Africa has been a model for a good investment environment in the region, says the African Development Bank’s Neside Tas Anvaripour, Head of Infrastructure Finance in the Private Sector Department. The AfDB executive is a headline speaker at the upcoming African Utility Week where more... - April 14, 2012 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Rentricity Awarded NYSERDA Funding to Develop Wastewater Energy Recovery Designs for NYCDEP Facilities
Rentricity Inc., the New York City-based renewable energy company, has received funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to develop energy recovery product designs for wastewater treatment plants. Rentricity will be working with the New York City... - April 10, 2012 - Rentricity Inc.
Wood Pellet Exports from the US and Canada to Europe Reached a Record High in the 4Q/11 Thanks to Increased Demand in the United Kingdom
Exports of wood pellets from North America to Europe reached a record of over two million tons in 2011, according to analysis reported in the North American Wood Fiber Review. Canada has long been the main exporter of pellets but in the second half of 2011, the US caught up and exported an equal volume to Canada. - April 07, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
"The Electric Power Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Transformer Market Will Reach $33.45bn in 2012" Says Latest visiongain Report
The Electric Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Transformer Market 2012-2022 is visiongain’s latest utility report, analysing how this important market will develop over the next ten years. - April 06, 2012 - visiongain
Rentricity Inc. Presents "Clean Energy with Integrated Monitoring for Water Utilities" to Delegates at the 2012 New England Water Works Association Spring Conference
Al Spinell, Rentricity’s Co-Founder will participate at the New England Water Works Association Spring Conference being held in Massachusetts. The New England AWWA Section event is being held on April 4- 5 at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. Mr. Spinell will highlight... - April 03, 2012 - Rentricity Inc.
Public Fears of Nuclear Power in the Uranium Mining Industry, in March's Issue of Energy Digital
This month, Energy Digital takes a second look at the uranium market and the importance of nuclear energy. Despite what many may think about nuclear power - in light of Fukushima's nuclear reactor meltdown incident earlier this year - it remains an integral part of the world's power supply. - April 03, 2012 - WDM Group
African Utility Week: Incomprehensible Utility Bills – Could be Empowerment Tools
With rising utility tariffs, the South African consumer is under mounting pressure. Add to this the fact that utility bills are for all practical purposes unintelligible, with consumers being confronted with figures few seem to understand. A research company, Sarah Slabbert Associates, recently... - March 29, 2012 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
African Utility Week’s Focus on Waste Management at Municipalities
In May, challenges around waste will be discussed at African Utility Week where political and business leaders from across the globe will come together to discuss Africa’s utility service delivery challenges. - March 29, 2012 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Global Digital Forensics Named “Significant Player” in Leading Digital Forensics Industry Report on the Expanding Field
Data is everywhere, and when the problems needing answers live in the digital world, it’s the digital forensics experts that fight on the front line. - March 28, 2012 - Global Digital Forensics
Solar Market Loses Public Support, Nuclear Industry Picks Up Despite Fukushima Disaster, and Tensions with Iran Threaten the Future of US Oil Industry, in Energy Digital
The latest issue of Energy Digital is free online for business Executives in the energy industry. - March 27, 2012 - WDM Group
South African Department of Energy to be Host Ministry to African Utility Week in Johannesburg in May
The Department of Energy will once again support the annual African Utility Week conference and exhibition as host ministry. The event, which runs from 21-24 May at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg, is the largest utility services gathering on the continent and will welcome some 5000 power... - March 22, 2012 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Sensus and Harris Computer Systems Collaborate to Offer Comprehensive Suite of Utility Enterprise Software
Fully integrated utility applications offer cost-effective, advanced functionality with system reliability for small to mid-sized utilities. - March 22, 2012 - Sensus