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Downtown Design Services, Inc. (DDSI) is Growing. The Tulsa, Oklahoma Based Drafting and Design Firm is Expanding Its Size and Scope.
Downtown Deisgn Services, Inc. (DDSI) is growing. The Tulsa, Oklahoma based drafting and design firm is expanding its size and scope. New Offices: DDSI now has three locations; Oklahoma, Texas, and Colorado, to better serve its energy clients. New Services: DDSI now provides in-house professional... - August 11, 2010 - Downtown Design Services, Inc.
CCS-Inc. Announces New Cyber Security Subsidiary
CCS-Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of its new cyber security subsidiary, FoxGuard Solutions. FoxGuard provides the products and services needed to protect and maintain critical control systems in power generation and other critical infrastructure facilities. Critical infrastructure is... - August 11, 2010 - Comprehensive Computer Solutions
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Completion Operations Underway in Okfuskee County, OK on The Trinity #1
Breitling Oil and Gas Completes the Trinity #1 Oil and Gas Prospect; Ties Into Paid Sales. - August 10, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Shermco Begins Training Courses at New Austin Service Center
Shermco Industries, a national provider of rotating apparatus and electrical power system testing, commissioning, repair, maintenance and training, recently began offering hands-on instructional courses at the company’s newly constructed 10,000-square-foot facility in Cedar Park, Texas. - August 01, 2010 - Shermco Industries
ENOSERV'S ‘Relay Reklaim’ Campaign Breathes New Life Into Relay Discards by Re-Purposing the Devices as Educational Tools
For anyone who has seen the Oscar-winning 2008 film WALL-E, the visual of the piles and piles of garbage overwhelming the land is not actually so far from a reality. Businesses must be wiser and more proactive in repurposing items rather than disposing of them. ENOSERV, a relay testing software... - July 24, 2010 - ENOSERV
Westar Energy Selects Macrosoft’s Emergency Resource Management Tool
Macrosoft’s Resources on Demand (RoD) Enables Utility Storm Centers to Track and Manage Crews During Large Scale Emergency Outages. - July 23, 2010 - Macrosoft
Summit Power Launches Front End Engineering Design Study for Texas Clean Energy Project
The Summit Power Group has reached a major milestone towards commencing construction by launching the pre-construction FEED study for its Texas Clean Energy Project (TCEP), expected to be the world’s cleanest coal-fueled power plant located in Penwell,Texas, 15 miles west of Odessa. - July 21, 2010 - Texas Clean Energy Project
Ideal Power Converters Unveils Utility-Quality Low Harmonic VFD Motor Drive - Begins Field Tests with Austin Energy and City of Austin
Ideal Power Converters has just unveiled its utility-quality Low Harmonic VFD Motor Drive. It's patented VFD motorcontrol solution for AC induction motors eliminates the damaging harmonics found in conventional VFD systems. - July 21, 2010 - Ideal Power Converters
Texas Right of Way Associates Opens Their Eagle Ford Shale Office
TRWA Inc. (Texas Right of Way Associates) announced today that they opened their new Eagle Ford Shale office in San Antonio, Texas. Texas Right of Way Associates (TRWA, Inc) is based in Fort Worth, Texas. "TRWA, a right of way acquisitions and land survey firm will be offering Right of Way... - July 13, 2010 - TRWA, Inc.
Gee & Company Power Station Case Study
Gee & Co supplied a Package Plant solution in short order to allow an operating power station to replace its outdated chlorine dosing system without compromising efficiency. - July 11, 2010 - Gee & Company (Effluent Control & Recovery) Limited
AIRECOM Announces New Sales Manager
Central Ohio based heating, cooling and refrigeration company hires Sam Levi. AIRECOM is proud to announce that Sam Levi has accepted the newly created position of Sales Manager. Levi has eight years experience in the heating and cooling industry with expertise in light commercial and... - June 30, 2010 - AIRECOM
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Drilling Has Begun on Well #1 of Its Trinity Prospect
Breitling Oil and Gas Corporation announced today that drilling has begun on the Trinity #1, the first of 3 wells in its Trinity oil and natural gas prospect. The Trinity #1 is located in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. The initial well is being drilled to a depth of approximately 3700 feet and should... - June 30, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
HVAC Equipment, Chillers and Heaters Now Available on Worldwide Industrial
The HVAC equipment marketplace and HVAC systems directory increases its product offerings by 45% in the second quarter of 2010 - June 25, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Tim Stout Joins E Source as Utility Efficiency Services Director
E Source announced today that Tim Stout has been hired as the new director of Efficiency Services. He will be responsible for managing three utility-focused services: E Source Efficiency & Demand-Response Programs, Technology Assessment, and Intelligent Grid Services. These membership-based... - June 20, 2010 - E Source
Natural Gas Buying Guide Identifies Critical Buying Timeframes and Opportunities
Strategic Natural Gas Buying Guide, the most recent analysis from Energy Solutions, Inc., shows natural gas buyers how to deal with and make buying decisions in both today’s and tomorrow’s natural gas marketplace. - June 15, 2010 - Energy Solutions, Inc.
Announcing the 2010 E Source Utility Print Ad Awards Contest
E Source wants to recognize and reward excellence in utility print advertising and is excited to announce the launch of the 2010 E Source Utility Print Ad Awards Contest. Awards will be given out for two categories: · Print ads that promote utility products or programs (for example,... - June 11, 2010 - E Source
GetSolar Launches Online Solar Quote System
GetSolar releases a new interactive online tool that allows US residential and commercial customers to find out the true energy potential of their roofs. - June 09, 2010 - GetSolar
Lewisville Slab Leak Experts, C & W Plumbing, Offers Slab Leak Detection and Advice
Lewisville Plumbing Company C & W Plumbing offers slab leak detection for all of Dallas and the surrounding areas. “A slab leak can be very costly to homeowners. A leak in the slab is caused by plumbing pipes deteriorating under the foundation of your home,” says the Lewisville... - June 03, 2010 - C & W Plumbing
Oil Rig Blowout & Spill Experts are High in Demand on Zintro.com
Investors, Law-firms, and Consultants are seeking Oil Rig Blowout & Spill Experts on Zintro.com. - June 02, 2010 - Zintro, Inc.
Rentricity Launches Innovative Energy Recovery Program for New York Water Utilities
NYSERDA-funded Company to Utilize Untapped Renewable Resource to Generate Clean Energy - June 01, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
Biomass Now Generates 32% of All Energy in Sweden, Causing Increased Competition for Pulpwood, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Biomass has now surpassed oil to become the number one source for energy generation in Sweden. The increased competition for logs and wood chips between the pulp industry and energy sector has pushed wood fiber prices to new highs, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - May 27, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Innovative Gas Vapor Mitigation Systems for Protection Against Vapor Intrusion in Brownfield Redevelopment Projects
CETCO announces the availability of an innovative multi-system Gas Vapor Mitigation program. With vapor intrusion becoming more of a significant environmental issue for regulators, industry leaders, and concerned residents nationwide, CETCO has developed, with the support of their world-class research and development team, a multi-system approach that provides four customized solutions for mitigating gas vapors generated from a wide variety of contaminants. - May 24, 2010 - CETCO
Infogix to Host Webinar on Mitigating Revenue Leakage in Utility Billing
Infogix, Inc., a software company specializing in the elimination of information errors with automated controls will host a webinar entitled “Plugging the Revenue Leakage in Utility Billing: The Critical Role of Automated Information Controls” on Thursday, May 27, 2010. This webinar... - May 20, 2010 - Infogix, Inc.
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Re-Entry of BREITLING-BURR #1 Has Begun
Breitling Oil and Gas began the re-entry of the BREITLING-BURR #1 oil and natural gas well on May 7, 2010. - May 15, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
CMT Worldwide Eco-Titan Poles Successfully Completed ENA Fire Standards Testing at Western Fire Center Meeting Australian Brush Fire Requirements
The Eco-Titan Utility Distribution Pole successfully completed testing in accordance with ENA pole fire tests to insure proper application in Australia and other potential fire zones markets worldwide. Testing was conducted at the Western Fire Center. - May 14, 2010 - CMT Worldwide, LLC
Billing Software Specialist MetraTech to Spark Smart Meter Management at OnStream
MetraTech, market leader in billing platforms and software, has been chosen by metering solutions company OnStream to deliver the billing solution for its next innovative business development. - May 14, 2010 - MetraTech
American Right of Way Associates Announces: CEO Don Valden Will Hold a Haynesville Shale Training Class
Haynesville Shale Training Class Shreveport Louisiana - May 12, 2010 - American Right of Way Associates
Worldwide Industrial Unveils Its New Steel Wire and Steel Cable Buying Guide
Over 50 manufacturers of wire and cable for industrial, telecommunications, welding, electronic and electrical power applications approved by Worldwide Industrial, a division of Industrial Leaders. - May 12, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
New Software Helps Businesses Save by Going Green
Early entrant into the sustainable SaaS market provides an affordable sustainability dashboard solution for companies tracking metrics for multiple locations, increasing operational efficiency and environmental stewardship. - May 09, 2010 - iReuse
South Central Indiana REMC Selects NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense to Help Members Save Money
NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense MDM is continuing to rapidly expand in the utility mid-market as the preferred meter data management solution. South Central Indiana REMC chose MeterSense to empower their cooperative members with better information for energy conservation and the ability to improve the operational efficiency of the utility. - May 01, 2010 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
APOS Systems Hosts Utilities Industry Focused Webinar 04-11-10 Promoting Location Intelligence with SAP BusinessObjects BI
APOS Systems will host an industry focused webinar, May 11th promoting the use of its Location Intelligence solution together with SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence for the Utilities Industry. This is the Second, in a series of industry specific webinars that APOS will host in... - April 30, 2010 - APOS Systems Inc.
Rentricity to Support Pennsylvania-Based Water Utility Clean Energy Initiative
Rentricity Inc., a New York City based renewable energy company, is completing a feasibility assessment of an energy recovery installation at several North Wales Water Authority sites in Pennsylvania. Rentricity’s Flow-to-Wire systems transform excess energy contained in high pressure zones into a new source of "green" electricity. - April 22, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
Groton Utilities Selects NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense MDM
NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense MDM is becoming the fastest growing mid-market meter data management solution. Combining business process oriented solutions with energy analytics and solid reporting, MeterSense is the MDM of choice. Groton Utilities in Groton, CT is using MeterSense as part of their smart metering project. - March 30, 2010 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
City of San Marcos Selects NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense MDM
NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense MDM is selected by the City of San Marcos, TX. MeterSense will manage the information from the City's smart meters, filling gaps and elevating data quality before presenting energy usage information for customers to view via web portal. MeterSense is now the fastest growing MDM in the mid-size utility market. - March 18, 2010 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
Laclede Gas, the Original Green Energy, Offers Cash Prize for Signing Up for E-Bill
A Chance to Win $1000 to Go Green by Switching from Paper Gas Bill to E-Bill. - March 13, 2010 - Laclede Gas
Rentricity to Present Its Clean Energy Solutions at Green California Summit & Exposition 2010
What’s New in Renewables: Costs are Down, Technology Options Up - March 12, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
Rentricity Inc. Selected by AlwaysOn as a GoingGreen East Top 50 Winner
Company recognized for creating new opportunities in green technology - March 05, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
Energy Solutions, Inc. Releases Natural Gas Price Outlook
In its most recent analysis, Energy Solutions, Inc. identifies why natural gas prices are entering an entirely new pricing regime – one that may take many by surprise. - March 03, 2010 - Energy Solutions, Inc.
Danvers, MA Builds Out the Smart Grid with NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense
Danvers, MA has selected NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense meter data management software as part of their Smart Grid Investment Grant. Danvers team will leverage MeterSense's meter data management capabilities to import, validate and analyze electric and water/sewer grid data, and deliver timely and accurate billing information to its Customer Information System. - February 11, 2010 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
NorthStar Signs Agreement with Tillsonburg Hydro to Implement MeterSense
NorthStar Utilities Solutions continues their expansion into the Canadian MDM/R market with the selection of MeterSense by Tillsonburg Hydro. MeterSense is an Operational Data Store that will provide Tillsonburg Hydro with a comprehensive solution to monitor and validate their immediate smart meter rollout plan while supporting their goal of improving customer service. - February 06, 2010 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
NorthStar Utilities Solutions Continues MDM Innovation with the Release of MeterSense 2.0
NorthStar Utilities Solutions continues to improve the efficiency of electric, gas and water utilities with the release of their meter data management solution - MeterSense 2.0. MeterSense helps utilities tie their AMR/AMI technology into its business processes by integrating multiple systems and automating workflows to gain operational efficiencies. - January 25, 2010 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
RecoverIR™ Announces Breakthrough Capabilities for Detecting Utility Energy Theft
RecoverIR, Inc. (RIR) announces the launch of RecoverIR™ Services. These services include Aerial Thermal Mapping, GIS, IT Support, & Analysis, for Identification and Recovery of Lost Energy & Billings from Utility Energy Theft. The company was conceptualized after an extraordinarily successful energy theft project for DTE Energy. - January 23, 2010 - RecoverIR™
NorthStar Utilities Expands Presence in Caribbean with Selection by National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA)
NorthStar Utilities Solutions announced today that National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA), located in St. Georges, Grenada has selected NorthStar CIS for their customer relations management and utility billing system. - January 17, 2010 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
Northstar Signs Agreement with Hearst to Implement Metersense
NorthStar Utilities Solutions signed an agreement with Hearst Power Distribution to implement MeterSense as their Operational Data Store. MeterSense is a comprehensive meter data management solution (MDMS) designed to provide utilities with long-term storage of billing and operational data, validation, and through its configurable Rules Engine, intelligent real-time event management. - December 12, 2009 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
NorthStar Utilities Solutions Continues Expansion in the State of Washington with Selection by Douglas County PUd
NorthStar Utilities Solutions, a division of Harris Computer Systems, announced today that Douglas County Public Utility District No. 1, located in East Wenatchee, WA, has chosen NorthStar CIS for providing it's customers superior customer relations management and utility billing. - November 20, 2009 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
D & R Energy Services, Inc. Helping Michigan Electric Utility Customers Light Their Own Way
D & R Energy Services, Inc. is helping Michigan's utility customers see the light when it comes to solar energy. With many incentives and tax breaks consumers have never seen a better time to turn "Green." - October 13, 2009 - D & R Energy Services, Inc
Alternative Energy Companies Strive to be More User-Friendly Online with ElementsGreen
Alternative energy companies, in particular, face unique obstacles because the service they provide can be expensive, invasive and, at times, downright confusing. - September 24, 2009 - Elements, Inc.
Rentricity, ARRA to Support New Hampshire-Based Water Utility Clean Energy Initiative
Rentricity Inc., a New York-based renewable energy recovery company, is completing an energy recovery installation within the Water Treatment Facility in the City of Keene, New Hampshire. This project, which will transform the excess energy contained in over-pressurized water pipes into a new source of "green" electricity, is supported by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus funding program. - September 17, 2009 - Rentricity Inc.
New Solar Pool Pump Technology Cuts Electric Bills and Greenhouse Emissions
Florida, Bahamas & Caribbean Pool Owners Take Their Pumps Off the Power Grid. - September 16, 2009 - Florida Solar Pump
Introducing Eco-Titan the First Environmentally Friendly Utility Distribution Pole
CMT Worldwide introduces the Eco-Titan Distribution Pole the first environmentally neutral pole engineered and manufactured today. The Eco-Titan is the available in sizes to 55 feet and in most required strengths. The Eco-Titan patented distribtion pole is lightweight, a low carbon footprint, recyclable, easy to handle & ship, exceeds all standards. - September 01, 2009 - CMT Worldwide, LLC