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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
Marin Residents and Businesses Can Win Big Savings, Carbon Reductions, Energy Security Upgrade from Local Power Works, LLC Clean Energy Bid
Bringing dramatically cleaner and more secure energy sources to Marin County residents at prices at or below PG&E is what Local Power Works LLC’s July 20, 2009 bid to the Marin Energy Authority is all about. With its focus on local power and efficiency projects built by local firms, Local Power Works has bid to create local green jobs and improve the way of life in Marin County. The Local Power Works bid will provide over 76% of the community’s electricity from new local green energy sources. - August 05, 2009 - Local Power LLC
WCP Solar Services Announces Partnership with ENERGY STAR
WCP Solar Services has become a partner with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR program. - July 06, 2009 - Walters Consulting & Productions, LLC
Steelhenge Consulting, Experts in Energy and Utilities Resilience, to Run Series of 'Planning for an Energy Emergency' Workshops with Gemserv
The energy emergency planning workshops, run by Steelhenge in partnership with Gemserv, are being held over March and April in Warwick and London. They will cover current gas and electricity emergency arrangements following the Government's recently published National Emergency Plan. - March 22, 2009 - Steelhenge Consulting Limited
Rentricity to Support Pennsylvania Clean Energy Initiative for Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County
Rentricity Inc., the renewable energy recovery company, will support the review of the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County (MAWC) pressurized water piping systems. The MAWC is one of the largest utilities in the western region of Pennsylvania serving over 115,000 customers throughout a five... - July 03, 2008 - Rentricity Inc.
Electrical Utilities Leading the Way in Sustainable Energy Planning
When thinking about a utility, no one has ever been excited to see the monthly bill that comes through the mail…but Oakville Hydro is trying to change all that, beginning with its industrial customers. They are working with 360 Energy in order to save their customers money. Oakville Hydro... - February 29, 2008 - 360 Energy Inc
Online Tool Released to Facilitate Utility Exchange of Solar Experiences and Lessons Learned
The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) announces that it has released an online Utility Peer Match tool. The tool is available at no cost to all investor owned, municipal, and rural electric cooperative utilities interested in solar electric power. Utility Peer Match is a unique service that connects utility employees with “solar savvy” peers that have years of experience in implementing solar programs and working on utility solar issues. - May 18, 2007 - Solar Electric Power Association
Intelligent Energy To Give Away Free Natural Gas to Thousands in NY and NJ
Thousands of New York and New Jersey residents may be rubbing their eyes and checking their calendars to make sure it’s not April 1 when they check their mail in the coming weeks. The reason is a postcard many will be receiving that promises them two months of natural gas for their homes at a... - May 03, 2007 - Intelligent Energy
The Renewable Energy Centre Helps to Combat Fuel Poverty - Practical Tips for Households on Any Budget
The Renewable Energy Centre fights the fuel poverty crisis and proves that home owners need not invest a lot of money to improve the energy efficiency of their home and cut utility bills. - April 04, 2007 - The Renewable Energy Centre
Are You Paying Too Much to Heat Your Home?
You are if you're not using Heating Oil 4 Less. - March 22, 2007 - Heating Oil 4 Less
UxC President Tells StockInterview: US Utilities Should Support Domestic Uranium Production
In the face of Asian competition and possible supply shocks to the uranium market, UxC president Jeff Combs urges U.S. utilities to “support the expansion of production in the United States.” He believes there’s a good chance for $50/pound uranium this year. “Any shock to supply could send prices much, much higher.” - May 03, 2006 - StockInterview.com