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Environmental Lighting Service Adds Green to Envelope Companies' Repertoire Through Lighting Retrofit
ELS performed a lighting retrofit from HID lighting to fluorescent lighting for added savings in energy, money, and increased lighting quality. - June 25, 2011 - Environmental Lighting Service
Solar Powered LED Warning Lights for the Road and Construction Industry Offers Maintenance Free, 24 Hour Solar Flashing by Lumastrobe Warning Lights
Lumastrobe Warning Lights, innovators in portable, battery-powered warning lights has recently launched it’s 2011 line of solar powered LED lights. This new line features the latest solar technology for solar powered barricade lights, solar powered revolving and flashing lights and several... - June 21, 2011 - Lumastrobe Warning Lights
NERC CIP Compliance Training Offered by Former Auditors
The National Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization (NESCO) is pleased to announce the formation of a NERC CIP Compliance Training Program. - June 15, 2011 - EnergySec
Shell vs. EPA in Alaskan Offshore Oil & Gas with Energy Digital
This month’s issue features an exclusive interview with U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Shell Alaska representative Curtis Smith in regard to the EPA’s continual blocking of offshore exploration permits - June 09, 2011 - WDM Group
Customers Want Smart Meter Data and Are Willing to Pay for It
E Source Study Finds 65% Want Electricity Use Information - June 08, 2011 - E Source
NEWPRO Receives 2011 National Replacement Contractor Service Excellence Award
NEWPRO, the leading replacement window manufacturer and provider in New England, has been named winner of the 2011 Replacement Contractor Service Excellence Award for outstanding customer service. - June 07, 2011 - Newpro Replacement Windows
Consumer Focus to Address Benefits and Risks of Smart Meters at Smart Metering UK & Ireland in London Next Week
Smart meters could bring big benefits for customers if done right, but pose big risks if done wrong. This is according to Zoe McLeod, energy expert for Consumer Focus who will address the upcoming Smart Metering UK & Ireland conference in London, where the country’s five largest... - May 29, 2011 - Smart Metering UK & Ireland
Universally Compatible MR16-04 LED Spotlights Now Available from FZLED
FZLED today announced the release of newly developed MR16-04 LED spotlights that are available with or without TriAC-dimming functionality in 3 and 5 watt models that fit eight unique socket types. - May 27, 2011 - FZLED
Citizens Choice Energy Offers a Free Month of Gas to Help Members Save Money
Citizens Choice is more than just one of the fastest growing energy suppliers in New York. The company Philosophy is to continuously find ways for their members to save money in all areas of their daily life. - May 20, 2011 - Citizens Choice Energy, LLC
McGill University Launches Bilingual Pulse Energy Dashboard for Energy Efficiency
As part of the rollout of its energy management program, McGill University unveiled a new bilingual online building energy management dashboard. The dashboard is one component of McGill’s new building energy management software, PulseTM. The software is a tool that which empowers... - May 10, 2011 - Pulse Energy
Energy Digital and TradeFair Group Announce Partnership for LDC Gas Forums – Mid Continent in Chicago, IL
Energy Digital and TradeFair Group announce their partnership for LDC Gas Forums – Mid Continent, which is taking place September 12th to the 14th. The LDC Gas Forums, comprised of 5 regional conferences held annually in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and Canada (in conjunction with... - May 07, 2011 - WDM Group
Energy Digital and Energy Exposition Announce Partnership in Gillette, Wyoming
Energy Digital and Energy Exposition announces their partnership for Energy Exposition 2011, which is taking place June 15th to June 16th. Energy Exposition 2011 is where 250 companies from 32 States and 2 Provinces exhibited last year, bringing with them upwards of 1,000 exhibitors and drawing a... - May 07, 2011 - WDM Group
CTR is Now Offering Sales & Rentals of Electrical Power/Energy Monitors and Power Quality Analyzers
CTR, a Canadian technology rental business serving Toronto and Southwestern Ontario, is now offering sales and rentals of Electrical Power/Energy Monitors, Power Quality Analyzers, and Power Loggers. CTR was founded in 2005 by rental industry veteran Stuart Laurie whose background includes over... - May 05, 2011 - CTR Computer & Technology Rentals
Oil & Gas Training Classes in the Energy Shale Plays
ARWA - American Right of Way Associates announced today that due to the demands of the oil and gas companies currently drilling in Texas, ARWA will hold Two Energy Shale Training Classes on Saturday, May 9th, 2011 at the Barnett Shale Training Center in Fort Worth Texas. The first class is titled... - May 02, 2011 - American Right of Way Associates
ASDMedia Expands Into Energy Market
Today ASDMedia announced the launch of its Global Energy Watch website, GlobalEnergyWatch.com. - April 27, 2011 - ASD Media BV
Rentricity Inc. Presents "Building a Smart & Sustainable Water Grid" to Delegates at American Water Works Association Meetings
Frank Bursic, Rentricity’s Mid Atlantic/Ohio Valley/Canadian Regional Director, will participate at the American Water Works Association Meetings being held in Pennsylvania and Ontario, Canada. The Pennsylvania AWWA Chapter event was held on April 20 - 21 at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PA. - April 25, 2011 - Rentricity Inc.
California Cities and Counties Get Free, Breakthrough Tool to Measure Their Community’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Powerful web-based tool developed by ICLEI USA for the Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative meets long-identified needs, empowers hundreds of California cities and counties to pursue aggressive goals to save energy, money, and address climate change. - April 21, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Clarion Events and Global Smart Energy’s Jesse Berst Announce Knowledge Partnership
Clarion Events and GlobalSmartEnergy MD Jesse Berst have entered into a knowledge partnership. This was announced today in Dallas, Texas, during the annual Metering, Billing/MDM America conference and exhibition, one of Clarion Events’ flagship metering industry events. “Perfect fit... - April 21, 2011 - Clarion Events
Rentricity Completes Energy Recovery Installation in New England Water Treatment Plant
Rentricity’s twin-turbine 62 Kilowatt Micro Hydro Flow-to Wire System design creates green electricity for the City of Keene. - April 20, 2011 - Rentricity Inc.
Algae 2020 Author to Present at The Advanced Biofuels Leadership Conference
Emerging Markets Online CEO and Algae 2020 author, Will Thurmond will provide a presentation on the future of next-generation biofuels and will moderate a panel discussion on Drop-In Fuels, with top executives from Solazyme, Sapphire, Virent, Primus Energy, and LS9 at the prestigious Advanced Biofuels Leadership conference in Washington, DC held annually by the Biofuels Digest. - April 19, 2011 - Emerging Markets Online
CMT Worldwide Announces Cement Matrix Composition Australian Patent Award
The Australian Patent Authority awarded CMT Worldwide & Specialty Composites their application for Cement-containing Composition for use in eco-Titan pole Products. - April 14, 2011 - CMT Worldwide, LLC
Renewable Geothermal Energy Pumps Up Heat’s Power Potential in Energy Digital
The April issue of Energy Digital is available to read exclusively online to all energy industry leaders from around the globe. This month’s issue features a look inside geothermal power plants and they uncover the top ten geothermal hot-spots around the world. Industry leaders turn to... - April 12, 2011 - WDM Group
Seco Tools and EETN to Inaugurate First Solar PV System in East Tennessee
Global cutting tool leader and local agencies hosted a special event on April 8, 2011, inaugurating a new solar photovoltaic (PV) system. - April 11, 2011 - Efficient Energy Of Tennessee
Major UK Utilities and DECC to Discuss Smart Meter Roll Outs at Smart Metering UK & Ireland in June
E.ON, British Gas, EDF, ESB and RWE nPower will engage with Richard Leyland of the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) in London in June, discussing the implementation of the new smart meter roll plans during the annual Smart Metering UK & Ireland conference. Massive project to... - April 10, 2011 - Smart Metering UK & Ireland
Japan Nuclear Scare: Focus on Renewable Energy as Viable Solution at T&D Europe in Copenhagen Next Week
Can renewables replace nuclear power generation? Is the power infrastructure ready to support the change? Are governments and energy companies willing to invest in renewable integration infrastructure? Many of these questions will be addressed by the high-level energy experts converging on... - April 08, 2011 - Transmission & Distribution/Smart Grids Europe
Rapidly Changing Energy Road Map of Europe Discussed at T&D Europe Next Week
The rapidly changing energy road map of Europe, including upgrading and connecting infrastructure, automating networks and integrating renewable energy, will be addressed during Transmission & Distribution Europe and Smart Grids Europe - the leading utility forum on the continent. - April 05, 2011 - Transmission & Distribution/Smart Grids Europe
Eutex International Opens Branch Office in Atlantic Canada
Announcement of Opening of St Johns - Newfoundland Office and Distribution - March 31, 2011 - Eutex International, Inc
Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District, Washington Selects NorthStar Utilities Solutions' CIS and Billing System
NorthStar Utilities Solutions is pleased to announce that the Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District in Washington has selected the NorthStar CIS application as its utility-billing and customer management solution. Using NorthStar CIS, the district will drive its efficiency initiatives, integration, and provide even more exceptional customer service. - March 30, 2011 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
Rentricity Inc. to Showcase at Babson College & Columbia University Clean Energy Events
Frank Zammataro, Rentricity’s President and Co-Founder, will participate in the Entrepreneurial Showcase at Babson College’s 5th Annual Energy & Environmental Conference 2011. The Babson event is being held on Campus in the Sorenson Theatre and Olin Auditorium on March 31st and will... - March 29, 2011 - Rentricity Inc.
Pulse Energy Tracks Building Energy Savings for Earth Hour
Pulse Energy, North America’s leading independent building energy management software company, is pleased to announce the results of its 2011 Earth Hour campaign. This year Pulse Energy monitored over a dozen sites around the province as part of a world-wide movement for climate action. - March 28, 2011 - Pulse Energy
UK Utility Challenges Discussed at Transmission & Distribution Europe in April
The impact of the recently proposed electricity markets reform in the UK will form an important part of the high-level discussions at the upcoming Transmission & Distribution Europe and Smart Grids Europe conference and exhibition from 12-14 April in Copenhagen, Denmark. Utility experts,... - March 27, 2011 - Transmission & Distribution/Smart Grids Europe
Eagle Ford Shale Oil & Gas Training Classes Are Needed to Keep Up with the Demands South of San Antonio, Texas
Eagle Ford Shale Oil & Gas Training Classes - March 24, 2011 - American Right of Way Associates
Heatstream Highly Commended at National Awards
Hot water solutions specialist Heatstream has been highly commended for its Heat Exchanger system at this year’s Homebuilding & Renovating Product Excellence Awards. - March 23, 2011 - Heatstream Hot Water Solutions Ltd
Kenya’s Utility CEO Edward Njoroge Honoured at African Utility Week
The CEO of the Kenyan Generation Company, KenGen, Edward Njoroge, was named utility CEO of the Year at the annual African Utility Week at the CTICC in Cape Town this week. - March 19, 2011 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Xcel Energy Wins 2011 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award
Residential Science Resources (RSR) is excited to announce its longstanding client, Xcel Energy, was awarded the 2011 ENERY STAR Partner of the Year Award for New Construction by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Xcel Energy’s application received the highest score, competing with... - March 15, 2011 - Residential Science Resources, LLC
Beyond Solar Panels: Six Types of Solar Power Plants in Energy Digital
The March issue of Energy Digital is available to read exclusively online to all energy industry leaders from around the globe. This month’s cover story explores the various types of solar power plants harnessing the power of the sun, beyond the photovoltaic panel. Industry leaders turn to... - March 12, 2011 - WDM Group
Winds of Change at African Utility Week as Renewable Energy Comes Into Its Own
Three of the five top wind power companies in the world, Goldwind, Suzlon and Vestas, will have a high profile at the upcoming African Utility Week in what is clearly a huge surge in interest in foreign investment in green energy in South Africa and the continent. The South African minister of... - March 12, 2011 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Present at Power Generation World Africa 2011
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO Chris Faulkner to Present at Power Generation World Africa 2011. - March 08, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Western Cape Showcases Its Green Power Initiatives at African Utility Week
African Utility Week delegates will be able to experience first-hand how far the Western Cape has come in developing its own renewable energy resources during site visits which form part of the event which takes place from 15-17 March. The latest developments in solar and wind energy will be... - March 02, 2011 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
McGill University Selects Pulse Energy to Cut Campus Energy Use by 12%
McGill University and Pulse Energy partner to reduce campus building energy use. - February 24, 2011 - Pulse Energy
Pulse Energy and Opto22 Help Building Operators Cut Utility Costs
Companies Partner to Deliver a Web-Based Building Energy Management Solution that Requires No Programming and Minimal Configuration - February 23, 2011 - Pulse Energy
Ed Hambor Brings Expertise in Energy Incentive Programs to GreenTech Energy Services
GreenTech Energy Services, an Energy Services Company serving customers nationwide, announces that Ed Hambor has been hired as an account executive to develop leads, do energy surveys, and sell lighting retrofit projects in commercial, industrial and government buildings. In his previous position... - February 18, 2011 - GreenTech Energy Services
Focus on Renewables at African Utility Week
Is solar power a feasible renewable energy option? How can we make large scale uptake of solar energy work in Africa? Many of these questions around Africa’s options to meet power challenges in more environmentally friendly ways will be answered at this year’s African Utility Week which... - February 17, 2011 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Renewable Energy Investing Trends in February’s Issue of Energy Digital
Energy Digital announces its new Front of Book article featuring current trends in renewable energy investing. - February 16, 2011 - WDM Group
T&D Europe Celebrates Scandinavian Contribution to Advancing the Smart Grid
The Scandinavian market has made an invaluable contribution towards advancing the smart grid, says Aida Mezit, project director of the Transmission & Distribution Europe and Smart Grids Europe conference and exhibition that is taking place from 12-14 April in Copenhagen, Denmark. Utility... - February 16, 2011 - Transmission & Distribution/Smart Grids Europe
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-South Cadena #1
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-South Cadena #1 in Duval County, Texas. - February 15, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Oil and Gas Fraud Association Announces Stay-Safe Tips
Oil and Gas Fraud Association Announces Stay-Safe Tips on how to stay safe when investing in oil and gas drilling deals. - February 11, 2011 - Oil and Gas Fraud Association
Texas Right of Way Associates Teams with Environmental Consulting Firm
Texas Right of Way Associates announced today that they have formed an alliance with Enercon Services, Inc. (ENERCON) to provide environmental consulting services to the oil & gas energy companies working in the Eagle Ford Shale, Haynesville Shale and Barnett Shale plays. Texas Right of Way... - February 10, 2011 - TRWA, Inc.
Breitling Oil and Gas Readies Drilling Plan for Breitling-South Cadena #1 Prospect
Breitling Oil and Gas to Spud Breitling-South Cadena #1 Prospect in Duval County, Texas. - February 10, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas
CETCO® Selected to Build the City of Philadelphia's First Solar Power Plant
CETCO’s Contracting Services Company diverse background and expertise proves to be advantageous in Philadelphia’s public works bidding process. - February 04, 2011 - CETCO