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Eos Group Announces Debut of Eos Navigator
Eos Group, Inc. announces the long awaited pre-release of Eos Navigator, its next generation preconstruction software solution. Eos Navigator will be available later this year, representing the cornerstone of Eos’ next generation technology. Eos Navigator addresses enterprise preconstruction... - February 25, 2012 - Eos Group
Odyne Systems, LLC to Showcase Plug-In Hybrid System for Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks in Booth 5360 at the NTEA Show
Odyne’s Advanced Hybrid Propulsion System Reduces Fuel Consumption by Up to 50% - February 24, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Robert Powell, The Economist Analyst, Discusses Iran's War of Words: Threats on the Strait of Hormuz Featured in February’s Issue of Energy Digital
This month, Energy Digital discusses the current situation in the Straight of Hormuz in an interview with Senior Editor of The Economist Intelligence Unit and Middle East analyst for The Economist Robert Powell. With Iran's recent threats to block the Strait of Hormuz - the world's most important... - February 23, 2012 - WDM Group
The Hydrogen House Weathers the Storm Amidst an Ailing Economy in February’s Energy Digital
This month, Energy Digital's former editor, John Shimkus, contributes an article on the world's first regulation approved Hydrogen House. Despite a failed economy and even a hurricane, the new technology pulls through, proving that hydrogen is the future of energy. In the past, generating hydrogen... - February 23, 2012 - WDM Group
Sensus Provides AMI Communications Infrastructure for Grand Cayman Utility
FlexNet wireless communications system offers higher protection against tropical storms and seamless interoperability with pre-pay billing application for a Caribbean utility - February 23, 2012 - Sensus
Tension in Iran as the Future of Oil is Put at Risk, While the New Year Brings in New Promise for the Fate of Alternative Fuels and Energy in February's Energy Digital
The latest issue of Energy Digital is free online for business Executives in the energy industry. - February 22, 2012 - WDM Group
Texas Gulf Energy, Inc. Approved by Far Eastern National Oil Company to Provide Energy Services
Global NuTech, Inc. (OTCQX:BOCL), DBA Texas Gulf Energy, has been approved by a Far Eastern National Oil Company to provide energy services within its government owned refinery and chemical facilities. Texas Gulf Energy is now eligible to participate as a service provider to this government owned,... - February 21, 2012 - Texas Gulf Energy Incorporated
Mazuma Capital Funds Heavy Machinery Transactions for U.S. Central Appalachian Thermal Coal Producer
Mazuma Capital, a leading national direct lender, today announced that it has funded over $12.5 million dollars for a U.S. high quality thermal coal producer. The coal producer sought several funding sources that had expertise in funding newer companies. They had many challenges present in the... - February 17, 2012 - Mazuma Capital
Dr. Energy Saver South Shore Joins Largest Energy Savings Network in Country
Dr. Energy Saver South Shore is the most recent addition to the country-wide Dr. Energy Saver network. - February 16, 2012 - Dr. Energy Saver South Shore
Eskom’s Brian Dames to Deliver Opening Address at African Utility Week in May
Eskom has confirmed that its CEO Brian Dames will deliver the opening address at the annual African Utility Week conference and exhibition on 22 May in Johannesburg. The event, which runs from 21-24 May at the Nasrec Expo Centre, which will once again gather together some 5000 power and utility... - February 16, 2012 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
American Based Porsche Showroom Complements Its High-End Automobiles with GlacialLight LED Lights
A Porsche showroom applies the high performance and perfected engineering principles of their automobiles to their indoor lighting. - February 14, 2012 - GlacialTech Inc
GlacialLight Announces New Dimmable Addition to the Capella LED Down Light Series - an All-in-One Bulb and Fixture Now with Dimmable Features
GlacialLight's popular Capella LED Down Light Series is now available with dimmable solutions. - February 14, 2012 - GlacialTech Inc
Pannone Lopes Devereaux & West Lawyers Complete Transaction for National Water Resource Management Company Acquisition
PLDW municipal infrastructure and business lawyers team up to advance Natural Systems Utilities' leadership position in the ownership and operation of decentralized water and wastewater utility assets across the country. - February 13, 2012 - Pannone Lopes Devereaux & West LLC
Thielsch Engineering, Inc. Awarded 2.7mn Service Contract with Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc.
The three year contract(s) include the condition assessment of the boiler and high-energy piping components at the Choteau Plant, Thomas Hill Energy Center, and The New Madrid Power Plant. - February 12, 2012 - Thielsch Engineering, Inc.
Eos Group Announces an Update to the Eos Piping Database 2011
Eos Group, Inc. has announced an update to their 2011 Piping Database. The Piping Database is designed to support construction cost estimating for utilities, owners, design engineers and contractors in the area of piping for facilities and industrial plants. - February 09, 2012 - Eos Group
GiiResearch.com: China Will Lead Smart Meters and Synchrophasors Market Growth Through 2020
Buoyed by the initiation of a five year low-carbon development plan by deployment of smart meters and implementation of smart grids, China will emerge as the leading nation for smart meter and synchrophasors deployment in the APAC region. - February 05, 2012 - Global Information Inc.
One Stop Green Now Carries Plumen Energy Saving Designer Light Bulbs
One Stop Green now offers Plumen Energy Saving Designer Light Bulbs. Glass tubes can be bent is many different shapes so why are there thousands of manufacturers but only three types of light bulb designs? Plumen aims to address this problem by using a dynamic, sculptured form that contrasts to... - February 04, 2012 - One Stop Green
GhanaXFT Announces S.U.C.C.E.S.S Training Program
GhanaXFT, an affiliate of Team SyntekLife, today announced the launch of a comprehensive online and in person educational training program for XFT distributors in Ghana and throughout Africa. - February 03, 2012 - GhanaXFT
Focus on E-Waste at African Utility Week as Computers and Cell Phones Pose Contamination Risk
The technological explosion of the past three decades has brought about many advantages. However, there is also a flip side to these advances. - February 03, 2012 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
GeoDigital Introduces a Seamless End-to-End Solution for Vegetation Management and Engineering Compliance
Industry’s only complete solution for making LiDAR data immediately actionable premiered at DistribuTECH. - February 02, 2012 - GeoDigital
I-lighting™ Offers Complete Stairlighting Solution for Enhancing Indoor & Outdoor Stair Safety & Meeting Stringent Code Regulations
New Modern LED Fixtures Significantly Increase Stair Visibility. - January 30, 2012 - iLighting
ComEd Takes Delivery of New Advanced Odyne Systems Plug-In Hybrid Digger Derrick
New hybrid to reduce emissions, lower fuel costs and create quiet environment - January 28, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Odyne Systems, LLC Delivers Seven Hybrid System Work Trucks Through the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program
New advanced Odyne hybrid vehicles to reduce emissions, lower fuel costs and create quiet, safer work environments - January 28, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Engerati: New Global Digital Portal Launched for Electric Energy Industry
Spintelligent, a global information provider has launched a new global digital portal that publishes global electric energy information, Engerati. Engerati is global in scope and user-driven. It focuses on aggregated and curated global electric energy content, which is distributed through the web,... - January 26, 2012 - Engerati
KEMA to Showcase Leadership in Smart Grid Interoperability, Compliance, and Viability at DistribuTECH 2012
Global energy consulting, testing, and certification leader plays an active role in the industry’s largest annual smart grid event, booth #659 on the exhibit show floor. - January 23, 2012 - DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
GreenTech Energy Services Joins Hauppauge Industrial Association, Which Represents Over 1000 Long Island Businesses
GreenTech Energy Services of Maple Shade, N.J., and Long Island, NY, has joined the Hauppauge Industrial Association, an organization representing approximately 1300 businesses in the second largest industrial park in the U.S., located in Suffolk County, Long Island. GreenTech, which provides... - January 21, 2012 - GreenTech Energy Services
NOJA Power New Brazilian Office Factory Empowering Latin American Utilities
“To be world leader in medium voltage pole mounted switchgear.” This is the NOJA Power Group corporate vision statement and another step towards achieving it has been taken with the establishment of NOJA Power Switchgear Do Brasil, in the city of São Paulo. - January 20, 2012 - NOJA Power
2012 ERCOT Electricity Market Outlook - Simulation and Forecast
LCG Consulting has released a ERCOT electricity market outlook for 2012. This report incorporates the ERCOT nodal protocol and summarizes forecasts for LMPs, A/S prices, hub prices and load zone prices. - January 19, 2012 - LCG Consulting
North Carolina’s Wake Electric Membership Corporation Deploys a Smarter Grid with Sensus Communication Network Technology
FlexNet wireless infrastructure will serve more than 35,000 customers and perform distribution automation functions over co-op’s seven-county territory. - January 18, 2012 - Sensus
Eagle Ford Shale Oil & Gas Training Classes Are Needed in 2012 to Keep Up with the Demands Near San Antonio Texas
ARWA - 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 more Eagle Ford Shale Training Classes on Saturday, January 21st, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport Hotel. - January 13, 2012 - American Right of Way Associates
Taiwanese Clinic Realizes Savings Indoor and Outdoor with GlacialLights' LED Spotlights and Panel Lights
Kaohsiung, Taiwan based clinic lowered their electricity bill with GlacialLight's LED indoor and outdoor lights. - January 12, 2012 - GlacialTech Inc
RichmondBUILD Receives $20K in New Equipment from Abatix Corp. at the Request of ehs International, Inc. to Support Green Jobs Training for Richmond Residents
Abatix provides new equipment and supplies valued over $20,000 to support the City of Richmond’s award-winning green jobs training program. Abatix is a full service distributor of quality products to safety, construction, environmental, marine, remediation, healthcare and energy... - January 11, 2012 - ehs International, Inc
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. Selects PCI for MISO and SPP Market Operating, Deal Management and Data Warehouse Systems
PCI to Supply AECC with MISO and SPP EIS and Integrated Marketplace Software - January 06, 2012 - Power Costs, Inc.
ReVenture Park™ and Catawba Lands Conservancy Partner to Protect Additional 175 Acres Along the Catawba River in North Carolina
Charlotte's first Eco-Industrial Park announces deal to create additional 175-acre conservation easement along one of the country's most endangered rivers. - December 30, 2011 - ReVenture Park
Ventyx Closes Transmission Congestion “Blind Spot” in US Power Markets with Launch of EV Transmission
Clients Adopt Software to Understand Impact of Transmission Events on Reliability - December 21, 2011 - Ventyx, An ABB Company
Pennsylvania Power Corporation Appointed GTI-Altronic Bi-Fuel Dealer for Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland
GFS Corp, Weston, FL. Master Distributor for GTI-Altronic Bi-Fuel Systems appoints Pennsylvania Power Corporation, West Chester, PA. the dealership of the GTI-Altronic Bi-Fuel product line for Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. The GTI-Altronic Bi-Fuel product allows the... - December 15, 2011 - Pennsylvania Power Corporation
Cloud Partners Signed as Exclusive Distributor for Kimble Applications in the US, Canada and Columbia
Kimble Applications partners with Cloud Partners to bring its SAAS based professional services management(PSM) application to North America. Kimble enables services firms to more effectively plan, sell, deliver, bill and collect cash. It runs on the Force.com application infrastructure platform. - December 13, 2011 - Cloud Partners
Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation Appoints Virgil Akin Manager for the Fort Worth Texas Service Center
Akin brings 30 years of truck, construction and rental industry experience to the team. - December 10, 2011 - Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation
Waste Industries Names Looking Glass Communications, Inc. Agency of Record
Branding and Customer Relations Central to Long-Term Waste Industries Strategy - December 01, 2011 - Looking Glass Communications, Inc.
Thanksgiving Halftime Show Features Big Acts, Stunning Visuals
GoVision, Media West join forces to help Iglesias entertain a thankful nation. - December 01, 2011 - GoVision L.P.
Brian Hannan & Mark Hurley Soon to Release "Electronic Water Distribution System O&M Log"
Brian Hannan & Mark Hurley are near completion of their "Electronic Water Distribution System O&M Log." It is the first program that meets the State of Florida's requirements for security and accountability of a public water utility. - November 25, 2011 - Brian Hannan & Mark Hurley
New Swedish Camera Technology to Fukushima
The Swedish company ISEC has received a request from Japan for delivery of camera systems to the Fukushima 1 nuclear plant. Via Hitachi-GE, the Japanese power company TEPCO has sent a request to ISEC for expedient delivery of camera systems that will help to improve safety for personnel working on... - November 25, 2011 - ISEC Industrial Security AB
Local Power Inc. Receives $390k Task Order from City of San Francisco to Design and Prepare Requests for Proposals Documents for Major Green Electricity Localization
Local Power Inc. (localpower.com) receives “Notice-To-Proceed” from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, to design a development path and write RFPs for In-City renewables and demand technology deployment as part of the CleanPowerSF’s electricity alternative to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) - Community Choice Aggregation (CCA). The CCA program promises to deliver customer-owned solar & efficiency, municipal financing, local jobs, and “neighborhood-scale green power.” - November 24, 2011 - Local Power LLC
Precision Film & Solar Shades Announces the Launch of Its Newly Designed Website
Precision Film offers detailed information on the benefits of window tint, solar shades, patio shades and decorative window film. - November 20, 2011 - Precision Film
Don McDonnell to Deliver Keynote Address at Georgia SCADA Users Group Fall Meeting
Today a Leading Smart Grid Authority Will Discuss Technical, Financial Implications of Utility Asset Health - November 17, 2011 - The McDonnell Group
Ventyx to Provide Efficient Power Distribution Management Tools for the Lyse Group
Ventyx inks new software license contract that will contribute to reliable power distribution for the Lyse Group. - November 16, 2011 - Ventyx, An ABB Company
Independent Study Reveals Challenges Facing Utility Trade Conferences
Survey ranks relevant peer-information exchange as most coveted event takeaway - November 04, 2011 - The McDonnell Group
Deco Lighting’s Induction Lighting at the University of California Irvine Medical Center Provides Superior Visibility, Safety and 56% Energy Savings
Deco Lighting replaced inefficient lighting at the University of California Irvine Medical Center with 100,000 hour Induction lighting. New lighting provides superior visibility, safety and 56% energy savings. - November 03, 2011 - DECO Lighting
Top Utility Gathering in Sydney Next Week
Ausgrid MD George Maltabarow will deliver the opening keynote at the meeting of some 600 top utility professionals from around Australia and New Zealand in Sydney from Tuesday 8-10 November. The Smart Utilities Australia and New Zealand conference and exhibition will particularly focus on... - November 03, 2011 - Smart Utilities Australia & New Zealand
Powel Introduces Version 8.0 of WorkStudio Mobile Work Platform
Flexible architecture, enhanced map features and simplified workflow modeling enables utilities to visually plan, perform, track and report all work independent of location or platform - November 03, 2011 - GeoDigital