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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
City of Naperville, Illinois is the Newest Member of the MeterSense MDMS Family
NorthStar Utilities Solutions is pleased to announce that the City of Naperville, Ill., has chosen MeterSense as its meter data management solution. A core component of the Naperville Smart Grid Initiative (NSGI), MeterSense will help Naperville promote grid efficiency and augment customer service. - February 04, 2011 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
Green Energy Promotions Delivers Plant-a-Tree Gift Certificate on a Web-Based Platform to Support Corporate Earth Day Outreach
Green Energy Promotions, a San Diego California Environmental Promotional Marketing Firm, offers personalized Plant-A-Tree gifts as Recognition Currency for Corporations who are looking for an alternative to business gifts that burden our landfills. - February 04, 2011 - Green Energy Promotions
Green Energy Promotions to Focus on Energy Conservation Outreach for Corporate Energy Clients
Green Energy Promotions, a San Diego California Environmental Promotional Marketing Firm, is helping Utility and Energy companies teach consumers how to conserve energy and save money. - February 04, 2011 - Green Energy Promotions
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Speak at the World Investment Conference 2011
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Speak at the World Investment Conference 2011 in Chile. - February 03, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Speak at Coal Seam Methane World Australia 2011
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Speak at Coal Seam Methane World Australia 2011 on March 1 - March 3, 2011 - February 03, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO Invited to Participate in Oil & Gas Outlook: Brazil 2011
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO Chris Faulkner will present at the Oil & Gas Outlook: Brazil 2011 conference held in Rio de Janeiro on February 24-25, 2011 - February 02, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas
IEEE SmartGridComm 2011 Announces April 4, 2011 “Call for Papers” Deadline
2nd Annual Conference Dedicated to the Advance of Global Smart Grid Communications to be held October 17 – 20, 2011 in Brussels, Belgium - January 29, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
Copenhagen Hosts Transmission, Distribution & Smart Grids Europe in April
The rapidly changing energy road map of Europe, including upgrading and connecting infrastructure, automating networks and integrating renewable energy, will be addressed during the annual Transmission & Distribution Europe and Smart Grids Europe conference and exhibition from 12-14 April in... - January 29, 2011 - Transmission & Distribution/Smart Grids Europe
Smart Energy India Presents Workshop on Integrating Renewable Energy
The challenge to integrate higher levels of renewables into the existing energy mix safely and reliably will be addressed during a workshop at the Smart Energy India conference and exhibition this coming Monday, 31 January in New Delhi. Some of India’s most respected power professionals as... - January 27, 2011 - Smart Energy India
Eagle Ford Shale Training Classes
Eagle Ford Shale Training Class: ARWA Announces Oil & Gas Right Of Way Training Classes For 20011… ARWA -American Right of Way Associates announced today that they will hold more Eagle Ford Shale Training Classes in 2011. The next class will be on Saturday, January 29th, 2011 at the... - January 21, 2011 - American Right of Way Associates
Smart Energy India Focuses on India’s Commitment to the Smart Grid and Renewable Energy
Enabling India to implement the Smart Grid and embrace renewable energy is at the top of the agenda at the upcoming Smart Energy India conference and exhibition which takes place in New Delhi from 1-2 February. Some of India’s most respected power professionals as well as global metering... - January 21, 2011 - Smart Energy India
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Completion Operations Underway on Breitling-Union #1
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Completion Operations Underway on Breitling-Union #1 in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. - January 20, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Participate in Shale Gas World USA 2011
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO Chris Faulkner to participate in Shale Gas World USA 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas. - January 20, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas
United States’ Offshore Wind Farm Interests
The United States has been trying for years to get the offshore wind installation Cape Wind going - and after years of turmoil, they are on their way. Energy Digital discusses how Cape Wind in Massachusetts was partially approved toward the end of last year when National Grid signed a 15 year... - January 19, 2011 - WDM Group
Genscape Introduces Transmission Datafeed Service
Genscape makes transmission line flow data available through XML feed with new Transmission Datafeed service. More than 1,000 lines significantly affecting transmission constraints are monitored through Genscape's proprietary network. - January 18, 2011 - Genscape
African Utility Week Opened by South African Energy Minister Dipuo Peters in March
African Utility Week will again feature a high-level speaker line-up in March this year, including the CEO of Eskom, Brian Dames, and the South African minister of Energy, Elizabeth Dipuo Peters, and many African and international experts will also be there to contribute to the discussions at what is Africa’s largest utility event. - January 17, 2011 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Michael Peacock Joins E Source to Lead the Smart Grid Offerings
E Source has hired Michael Peacock as senior product manager for the E Source Intelligent Grid Service. This service provides utilities with industry best practices and guidance pertaining to smart grid–related technologies, programs, communications, data security, and... - January 14, 2011 - E Source
LED Lighting on Display in "Smarter Living in Michigan" Exhibit at 2011 North American International Auto Show
Smarter Lighting for Smarter Living - LumaSmart, a Michigan based LED lighting company, will display a wide range of LED lighting products as part of the MEDC's "Smarter Living in Michigan" Exhibit at 2011 North American Auto Show. "Smarter Living in Michigan" will showcase the many ways Michigan companies are creating eco-friendly communities and sustainable lifestyles. One of the ways communities can quickly become eco-friendly and more sustainable is via the adoption of LED lighting. - January 11, 2011 - LumaSmart Technology International, Inc.
Rentricity Supports Pennsylvania American Water Clean Energy Recovery Project
Rentricity Inc., the renewable energy recovery company located in New York City, has been selected for Pennsylvania American Water’s first energy recovery project in Butler, PA. Pennsylvania American Water was recently granted funds in support of the project from the Pennsylvania Department... - January 04, 2011 - Rentricity Inc.
City of College Park, Georgia Selects NorthStar Utilities Solutions' Customer Information System
NorthStar Utilities Solutions is pleased to announce that the City of College Park, Georgia has selected the NorthStar CIS application as its utility-billing and customer management solution. Using NorthStar CIS the city will drive its efficiency initiatives and provide even more exceptional customer service. - December 29, 2010 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-Union #1
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-Union #1 in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. - December 29, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Breitling Royalties Announces Availability of B-R Jonah Oil & Gas Royalty Property
Breitling Royalties announces availability of B-R Jonah Oil and Gas Royalty Property with 4,150 producing wells in 9 counties throughout Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana. - December 28, 2010 - Breitling Royalties
Training Classes in the Eagle Ford Shale, Haynesville Shale, Barnett Shale and Marcellus Shale Plays
There is a need for trained right of way agents and title agents to assist with acquiring right of way for pipelines to carry crude oil from individual well sites to existing pipeline infrastructure. - December 20, 2010 - American Right of Way Associates