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Dr. Katherine Johnson Honored as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Dr. Katherine Johnson of Frederick, Maryland has been honored as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of consulting. About Dr. Katherine Johnson Dr. Katherine Johnson is the... - February 10, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
Learn How Collaboration Between Utilities Can Enhance the Uptake of Innovations at Smart Water Systems Conference 2021
SMi Reports: Case studies discussed at Smart Water Systems virtual conference 2021. - February 04, 2021 - SAE Media Group
Highly Anticipated Cloud Service Helps Water Utilities Reduce Inflow and Infiltration Impacts
Across the globe, rainfall is triggering an increase of infiltration and inflow in both combined and separate sewer networks. This reduces the ability of sanitary sewer systems and treatment facilities to transport and treat wastewater. As a result, wastewater treatment processes are disrupted, and poorly treated wastewater is discharged into the environment, putting public health at risk. - January 23, 2021 - DHI
Bac Lieu Power Project Opens 2021 Celebrating Major Milestones
The final major step in the decision-making process, the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between Delta Offshore Energy (DOE) and the Vietnamese Government, began in earnest on 29 December. The PPA is a 25-year contract under which Vietnam will purchase electricity from Bac Lieu, with a lifetime value of approximately US $50 billion. - January 21, 2021 - Delta Offshore Energy
FoxFury and Autel Announce Professional Tactical Lighting and Payload Delivery Systems for Autel EVO II Aircraft
New lighting solutions for Autel EVO II series aircraft provide pilots with the most powerful airborne lighting system available for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, and a releaseable Payload delivery system. - January 16, 2021 - Autel Robotics
JPR Systems to Represent MSA Safety Devices in California Municipal Markets
JPR Systems, a leading manufacturer’s representative of process measurement equipment, will represent MSA Safety Company’s fixed gas and flame solutions to California’s Municipal Water and Wastewater industry, while continuing to serve the industrial market. “MSA’s... - January 06, 2021 - JPR Systems
Understand the Challenges Facing Water Utilities After the Smart Meter Roll
SMi Reports: The virtual conference will highlight the methods the water companies are using to ensure the goals and targets that have been set are reached and exceeded. - December 19, 2020 - SAE Media Group
AirData and Autel Integration & Partnership to Reduce Risk on Autel EVO II Series with AirData Fleet Management; AirData Software Platform Integrates Autel EVO II Series
AirData UAV and Autel Enterprise Robotics are announcing a new partnership specially tailored to meet the needs of Autel Pilots across the USA: Autel EVO II users will receive a one-month free trial of AirData Enterprise fleet management software. This partnership assists Unmanned Pilots in managing flight data, maintenance scheduling, pilot currency, and livestreaming of any Autel EVO Series aircraft. - December 04, 2020 - Autel Robotics
SolarCraft Expands Solar Power Installation for St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery; Napa Valley Winery Harvests the Sun for Sustainability & Savings
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay clean energy provider for over 35 years, recently completed the design and installation of a 177.5 kW DC solar electric system addition at St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery in Rutherford, CA. - December 03, 2020 - SolarCraft
Micro-Arcing Smoke Detection and Precision “Clean Agent” Fire Suppression Are Ready for PoE Environments
"Our ambition in the industry will embrace our new surgical approach to computer and server room smoke detection and suppression systems." – Lloyd Aronoff, Founder of Sterling Langley LLC - December 02, 2020 - Sterling Langley LLC
African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa Announces New Brand and Vision: Enlit Africa, After 20 Years
African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa, for some two decades the flagship power, energy and water event on the continent, has unveiled its new name, identity and vision, Enlit Africa, during the opening session of the digital edition of the event this week. “The dynamics of the African... - November 27, 2020 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Registration Opens for SMi’s Smart Water Systems 2021
SMi Reports: Registration now available for SMi’s 10th Annual Smart Water Systems virtual conference. - November 25, 2020 - SAE Media Group
Eskom CEO Answers Tough Questions on First Day of Digital African Utility Week on 24 November
During this year’s opening session of the Digital African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa on 24 November, Eskom CEO André de Ruyter will open up about his time so far at South Africa’s state utility, his plans to achieve financial and operational stability for the organisation,... - November 15, 2020 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
AAC Utility Partners and the City of Tallahassee Partner to Support Youth in Pursuit of Academic and Career Development
The City of Tallahassee’s October 28th Commission Meeting opened with a ceremony to celebrate a 17-year-old local student, Miss Onye Annabelle Winborne, winner of the Young Navigators Award Program. The Program, sponsored by AAC Utility Partners was administered in collaboration with the City of Tallahassee and the Boys and Girls Club of the Big Bend. - November 13, 2020 - AAC Utility Partners, LLC
DHI Launches New Operational Service to Help WWTPs Increase Capacity, Minimise Pollutant Discharge and Reduce Energy and Chemical Consumption Through a Digital Twin
TwinPlant is a powerful platform that combines operational data with a model for wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) process modelling online. It is designed to help operators optimise their plant performance and treatment process by providing accurate, real-time information through the creation of a digital twin of their WWTP. - November 13, 2020 - DHI
Gaz Métro Plus, Part of the Energir Group, Launches a New Smart Home Project in Quebec
In partnership with Okos Smart Homes, Gaz Métro Plus, part of the Energir group, is now helping natural gas customers transform their homes into a brilliant living space providing optimal comfort while saving energy with smart home technology. - October 30, 2020 - Okos Smart Homes
AAC's NavigateOne™ Delivers a Successful CIS/WMS Implementation with Provo City
AAC Utility Partners is pleased to announce that Provo City has successfully completed the implementation of their new Cayenta CIS/WMS System. Under the leadership of AAC’s NavigateOne™ methodology, the new system officially went live on July 6, 2020. - October 24, 2020 - AAC Utility Partners, LLC
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at Body Kinetics Health Club - Novato Health Club Goes Green & Saves
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay clean energy provider for over 35 years, recently completed the installation of a 63.8 kW DC solar electric system at Body Kinetics Health Club in Novato, CA. Designed and installed by SolarCraft, the solar power system will provide over 50% of the electrical needs for the Marin County Health Club, saving them nearly $16,000 in utility fees every year. - October 23, 2020 - SolarCraft
The City of Moreno Valley Receives Donation on Behalf of MoVaLEARNS from AAC Utility Partners
On Thursday, October 15 the MoVaLEARNS Program received a $1,500 donation from AAC Utility Partners on behalf of the City of Moreno Valley. - October 23, 2020 - AAC Utility Partners, LLC
Novara GeoSolutions Awarded the Esri Release Ready Specialty Designation
Novara GeoSolutions (Novara) (www.novarageo.com), a multi-disciplined organization providing solutions for asset management, compliance, integrity management, operational improvement and other geospatial needs, announces it has been awarded the Esri Release Ready Specialty status. This significant... - October 14, 2020 - Novara GeoSolutions
DeltaOE Presented Its Consortium Partners at the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signing Ceremony for the 3200 MW LNG-to-Power Plant Project in Bac Lieu
A significant milestone has been reached in the development of a USD 4 billion investment 3200 MW power plant in Bac Lieu Province, Vietnam which is the country’s largest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) project in 2020 as well as the largest ever in history of the Mekong Delta. This High... - October 13, 2020 - Delta Offshore Energy
Pivvot & RealX Partner to Accelerate Solar/Wind Development Land Acquisition
Pivvot and RealX have partnered to accelerate solar and wind development projects by combining property parcels, land suitability and property rights data. - October 13, 2020 - Pivvot
DynaGrace Enterprise Adds TOSIBOX® Products to GSA MAS Schedule
DynaGrace Enterprises, a Data Science, Emerging Technology, and IIoT Automation WOSB Firm, has partnered with Industrial Automation powerhouse TOSIBOX® to add their line of products to the GSA Multiple Award Schedules (MAS). The IIoT products give federal government buyers easy access to... - October 09, 2020 - DynaGrace Enterprises
DynaGrace Enterprises Adds The S4 Group Building Automation Products to GSA MAS Contract
DynaGrace Enterprises, a Data Science, Emerging Technology, and IIoT Automation WOSB Firm, has added a quality line Building Automation System (BAS) products, manufactured by The S4 Group, to the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS). - October 07, 2020 - DynaGrace Enterprises
Citizens Energy Group and AAC Utility Partners Achieve Successful Oracle C2M CIS Implementation
Congratulations to Citizens Energy Group for the successful implementation of Oracle's C2M Customer Information System in partnership with AAC Utility Partners and NavigateOne™. - October 07, 2020 - AAC Utility Partners, LLC
Houston International Equipment, Inc. Targets Kilgore, Texas for Branch Location
Houston International Equipment, Inc. (HIE), continues USA expansion adding its second location in Kilgore, TX. - October 01, 2020 - Houston International Equipment, Inc.
Apex and OptiRTC Announce Strategic Partnership in Cloud-Based Stormwater Infrastructure Management
Building Healthier Environments and Safer Communities - September 29, 2020 - Apex Companies, LLC
Fast-Growing Digested Organics Secures New Representation by Three Firms in Key Markets
Digested Organics announces new third-party sales representatives in food and beverage, agriculture and industrial markets. - September 16, 2020 - Digested Organics
African Utility Week Announces Agenda for Joint "Digital Energy Festival"
Private sector participation in the energy sector, small-scale hydro and mini grid opportunities, desalination as an option to secure water security and helping SSMEs with a toolkit are just some of the highlights of the Digital African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa agenda in November. - September 16, 2020 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Philadelphia Gas Works Contracted with AAC Utility Partners for New CIS Implementation
AAC Utility Partners is pleased to announce entering into an agreement with Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) to serve as Program Manager for the implementation of a new Oracle C2M Customer Information System. PGW is the largest municipally owned gas utility in the country. - September 04, 2020 - AAC Utility Partners, LLC
E.J. Ward Inc. Announces New Organizational Structure with the Formation of Two New Operating Business Groups
A new organizational structure within E.J. Ward Inc. provides increased product value offering for customers. - September 02, 2020 - E.J. Ward, Inc.
Puleo Energy Fights for Small Businesses Who Have Been Overcharged by Energy Suppliers
In a new campaign dubbed, "The Buck Stops Here," Puleo Energy, an electricity and natural gas brokerage company, is helping small businesses, who signed up with energy suppliers, only to see their rates double months later. - September 01, 2020 - Puleo Energy
Okos Smart Homes and Gaz Métro Plus Launches a New Smart Home Pilot Project
Okos Smart Homes and Gaz Métro Plus, an Energir company, are proud to launch an innovative pilot program in Quebec helping natural gas customers save energy with the help of smart home technology. Okos Smart Homes is a Canadian CleanTech company part of the solution to help utilities reduce... - August 20, 2020 - Okos Smart Homes
AmEuro Contracting and Consulting Resolves Sewer Issues at Gulf and Bay Condo Club, Siesta Key, FL - Cast Iron Pipe Replacement
Project to correct the category III Fecal Water from entering into the buildings at Gulf and Bay Club, Siesta Key, Florida. Cast Iron Pipe Deterioration; Cast Iron Replacement - August 04, 2020 - AmEuro Construction, LLC
African Utility Week: the (Digital) Show Will Go on
The 20th edition of African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa may now be postponed in person, but is still scheduled to take place from 24-26 November this year as an online platform with world-class speakers, live discussions and virtual networking and product showcases. - August 02, 2020 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Louisville Ladder Innovation Continues: Launches the Cross Pinnacle Ladder
Louisville Ladder gained tremendous market acceptance with the innovation of the 2 in 1 leaning Cross Step ladder. With platform ladders becoming an industry standard due to more working space and an extended handrail, the Pinnacle platform series was the first innovation to provide more solutions... - July 20, 2020 - Louisville Ladder, Inc.
Houston International Equipment Names Jeff Roach, President, USA Operations
Houston International Equipment, Inc. (HIE) names Jeff Roach, President, USA Operations. Houston International Equipment, Inc. (HIE), a leader in the industrial pump and chemical injection pump market, and solutions provider to Latin America since 1987, has announced that Jeff Roach has joined the... - July 17, 2020 - Houston International Equipment, Inc.
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at Tomales Fire Station - West Marin Fire House Flips the Switch to Solar
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay clean energy provider for over 35 years, recently completed the installation of a 38.4 kW DC solar electric system at Tomales Fire Station in the remote West Marin town of Tomales, CA. The solar power system was designed and installed by SolarCraft, lowering their carbon footprint and utility costs by almost $14,000 per year. - July 14, 2020 - SolarCraft
Houston International Equipment, Inc. Expands in USA
Houston International Equipment, Inc. (HIE), a leader in the industrial pump and chemical injection pump market, and solutions provider to Latin America since 1987, recently announced aggressive plans to expand its operations in the US to accommodate the anticipated growth in the Natural Gas sector. - July 13, 2020 - Houston International Equipment, Inc.
Solidification Products International, Inc. is Pleased to Announce That Stephen Testa Has Joined the Team
Solidification Products International, Inc. would like to welcome Mr. Stephen Testa to the team as the Quality Assurance, Safety and Compliance Manager for the Northford CT Facility. - June 24, 2020 - Solidification Products International, Inc.
Future Energy East Africa to Go Ahead as Virtual Event
The annual Future Energy East Africa, normally held in Kenya, will go ahead with a fully-fledged conference programme online in September. - June 20, 2020 - Future Energy East Africa
Right of Way Brothers Join Forces Again
Oil & gas brothers Don Valden, CEO of American Right Of Way Acquisitions & Survey and Ted Valdez, Founder of ONWARD Land & Design have joined forces again under their new company ONWARD Land Services. The brothers were one of the first elite Right of Way & Land Survey companies in... - June 06, 2020 - American Right of Way Associates
Sundance Media Group Announces Drone Training Reseller Agreement with SYNNEX Corporation
Agreement Provides Certified Drone Training to Government Agencies and Organizations Across the U.S. - June 03, 2020 - Sundance Media Group, LLC
Genesis Acquisitions Responds to COVID-19 with More Career Opportunities
A local marketing firm responds to the COVID-19 Pandemic with more career opportunities. - May 19, 2020 - Genesis Acquisitions
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation for San Rafael City Hall & Police Department - City of San Rafael Increases Renewables & Saves Thousands
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft, recently completed the installation of a 246 kW DC solar electric system at the San Rafael City Hall and Police Department facilities in San Rafael, Marin County, CA. Increasing the sustainability of their operations and reducing their power costs, installing a solar photovoltaic system will save San Rafael thousands in utility fees every year. - May 19, 2020 - SolarCraft
Viv Reaches $7 Million in Customer Savings as It Closes Its Second Year of Business
Viv Network, LLC, a technology company focused on products and services that simplify and improve life for its customers, today announced that its customers have saved more than $7 million during the company’s two years in operation. The company’s flagship AutoPilot Bill Negotiation... - May 18, 2020 - Viv Network
Water and Energy Sector Talks Next Week at Virtual African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa
Unique, live discussions to learn, connect and engage. - May 08, 2020 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Nordic Temperature Control Aims to Boost Funds for Local Food Bank in the Skagit Valley During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Nordic Temperature Control, a leading HVAC company in the Puget Sound region, recently announced its plan to help boost funds for a local food bank in the Skagit Valley. Nordic plans to donate 50% of their Commercial and Residential HVAC maintenance and tune-up services through May 30. “With... - May 02, 2020 - Nordic Temperature Control
New Dates Announced for Smart Water Systems 2020
SMi reports: Due to COVID-19, SMi Group’s Smart Water Systems 2020 conference has been rescheduled to 15th - 16th September 2020 London, UK. - April 30, 2020 - SAE Media Group
African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa Goes Virtual in May
The organisers of African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa have announced that a free, virtual conference will take place in May. “Although the event was recently postponed to November,” says event director Evan Schiff, “we recognise that the need for information, expert opinion... - April 22, 2020 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa