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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
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
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
Jacksonville Air Conditioning Company Unveils New AC Rebates for Spring 2012
AllWeather Contractors, a factory-authorized Carrier dealer in Jacksonville selling air conditioning systems and offering AC installation and repair services in the greater Jacksonville Florida area, is pleased to announce new 2012 spring Cool-Cash rebates on Carrier AC systems. Florida utility AC rebates can add to consumer savings on new air conditioning system purchases, making it a great time to buy an AC system in Jacksonville. - March 21, 2012 - All Weather Contractors
IUVA Conference on Sustainable Ultraviolet Solutions for Disinfection of Public Water & Wastewater
Ultraviolet technology is being employed to disinfect water and wastewater. Attend a conference in Washington D.C. from August 12-14 to learn more about this innovative technology that saves energy and can be deployed on a microcosmic scale. - March 20, 2012 - International Ultraviolet Association
Rentricity Inc. Launches Series A Fundraising at 2012 Wall Street Green Summit in New York City
The Company Announces New Global Strategic Partnership for the First Time at March 20th Pitch - March 19, 2012 - Rentricity Inc.
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Promotes “Fix a Leak Week” with Viral Video
Fix a Leak Week is March 12 – 18, 2012 - March 17, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
GlacialLight Exhibiting at the 2012 Taiwan International Lighting Show
GlacialLight invites all business and media partners to visit their booth #B0517A in Hall 1 at the Taiwan International Lighting Show. - March 10, 2012 - GlacialTech Inc
Radiation Tolerant Cameras and "In Containment" Video Surveillance Systems are the Focus of Nuclear Power Plant Meeting
Radiation tolerant cameras and "in containment" video surveillance systems for nuclear reactors are evaluated by nuclear power plant personnel from throughout Europe. ISEC Industrial Security AB focuses on nuclear safety and increased production time. - March 10, 2012 - ISEC Industrial Security AB
GiiResearch.com: DC Building Power Market Set to Exceed $2 Billion
Although dc power is still an emerging industry, it is already providing opportunities for a number of industries and applications. - March 10, 2012 - Global Information Inc.
Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation Appoints Richard Coughlin Service Manager for the Sanford, Florida Service Center
Coughlin brings over 25 years of utility equipment service experience to the team - March 08, 2012 - Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation
Oil and Gas is One of the Fastest Growing Segments of the Energy Sector in China, Finds Netscribes
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd. launches Oil and Gas Market in China 2012 report covering a market with strong growth potential. The report is part of Netscribes’ Energy & Utility Industry Series reports. - March 08, 2012 - Netscribes, Inc.
DUECO Inc. Delivers Six Lamplighter Trucks to Consumers Energy Featuring Safer, More Cost Effective Rear Mounted Design
Units to be used in streetlight maintenance serving communities throughout the Lower Peninsula of Michigan feature new DUECO Inc. design on IH chassis. - March 06, 2012 - Dueco, Inc.
Eagle Ford Shale Oil & Gas Training Classes Offered to the Public by American Right of Way Academy
ARWA - American Right of Way Academy formally known as American Right of Way Associates announced today that due to, the demands of the oil & gas companies currently drilling near of San Antonio Texas, ARWA will hold two Eagle Ford Shale Training Classes on Saturday, May 12th, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport Hotel. - March 05, 2012 - American Right of Way Associates
Consumers Energy of Michigan Takes Delivery of Utility Truck Featuring New Odyne Advanced Plug-in Hybrid System
Odyne’s Advanced Hybrid Propulsion System Reduces Fuel Consumption by up to 50%. - March 05, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Odyne Systems Delivers Five Plug-in Hybrid Work Trucks Supported by the U.S Department of Energy
Odyne Advanced Hybrid Power System for Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks Lowers Fuel Consumption and Emissions. - March 05, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Advanced Film Solutions, Inc Announces the Tampa Bay Launch of EnerLogic Clear 70 Low E Window Film for Transforming Single Pane Into Dual Pane Performance
Advanced Film Solutions, Inc. Tampa Bay & Orlando's leading aftermarket window film installation company announces the launch of EnerLogic 70, the first clear Low Emissivity window film in the industry. "EnerLogic 70 is the Gold Standard of window film," explained Mike Feldman,... - March 05, 2012 - Advanced Film Solutions
Filter Press Manufacturer Diemme Filtration Acquired by Passavant-Geiger
Passavant-Geiger, leader in environmental technology and wastewater treatment, part of the Bilfinger Berger Facility Services Group, acquired a majority stake in Diemme Filtration, a company specialized in filter press manufacturing and sludge dewatering technologies. - March 02, 2012 - Diemme Filtration
GiiResearch.com: Residential Combined Heat and Power Market to Reach $41 Billion by 2022
Residential CHP technology has the potential to reduce carbon emissions and increase efficiency in the home while, potentially, reducing consumer energy bills - February 29, 2012 - Global Information Inc.
Powercom Launches WAMBO - Next Generation End to End Smart Water Metering Solution, with Advanced Functionality Helping Water Utilities to Unlock Full Smart Grid Benefits
The smart grid water platform provides utilities with a clear, low risk route to realize all the benefits of upgrading to a smart grid system. - February 29, 2012 - Powercom
As Gulf Coast States Recharge After 2011 Drought, Planning Continues
2011 saw record-breaking drought conditions in much of the Gulf Coast. At the height of the drought, nearly 88 percent of Texas was experiencing exceptional drought conditions according to the National Drought Mitigation Center. In general, gulf states have improved markedly in recent weeks. About... - February 28, 2012 - Water Details LLC
Maryland’s Choptank Electric is the First Electric Cooperative in the U.S. to Take Delivery of a Work Truck Featuring an Odyne Advanced Hybrid Power System
Hybrid System Delivery, Partially Funded by a DOE Grant, Reduces Fuel Consumption by up to 50% - February 27, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
African Utility Week to Address Main Challenges Facing Big Industry in South Africa
Rising energy prices and an ever-increasing pressure to conform to international environmental and climate change demands are some of the main challenges facing big industry in South Africa, according to Barry Bredenkamp, senior manager: Energy Efficiency at the South African National Energy... - February 26, 2012 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa