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African Utility Week Celebrates World Water Day by Looking to Nature for the Answers
Nature or Water, exploring how we can use nature to overcome the water challenges of the 21st century is the theme of this year‘s World Water Day which is on 22 March. The scientific discipline of biomimicry employs the same approach. Biomimicry = nature’s genius "Every so often... - March 15, 2018 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
OfficeSpace.com and Community Systems Partnership Brings Commercial Property Data to EDOs, Expands CRE Data Visibility Nationwide
OfficeSpace.com, a national commercial real estate (CRE) listing service that connects tenants and brokers, announced that it will be the exclusive property data provider for Community Systems, a leading technology company dedicated to the economic development industry. Commercial real estate... - March 14, 2018 - OfficeSpace.com
NAFEO Announces New Strategic Partnership with WTS- A Leader in Water Filtration & Water Quality
The National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) announced today that it has formed a strategic partnership with Water Transit Solutions (WTS). WTS is an Atlanta, Georgia based company with patented clean water solutions that will revolutionize water filtration and water... - March 14, 2018 - Water Transit Solutions
African Utility Week Nuclear Expert Says Nuclear Build’s Contribution to South Africa’s GDP Will be "Staggering"
“Nuclear energy is certainly not any more expensive than any other energy source,” says nuclear expert Dr Anthonie Cilliers, explaining that “the large 9600MW nuclear programme has created an impression of a single expensive mega-project, when in fact the purpose of the fleet... - March 10, 2018 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
SolarCraft Names New VP of Operations - the North Bay’s Leading Solar Provider Strengthens Operations Team with Renewable Energy Veteran
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft, a leader in solar and clean energy system design and installation, announced that Mark Johnson has rejoined the company as Vice President of Operations. Drawn back by new leadership and expanded technology and service offerings, Mark returns to SolarCraft where... - March 08, 2018 - SolarCraft
Focused Look Into the Evolving Smart Technology and Digital Developments in the Water Industry
The roll-out of smart water meters across the UK and many parts of Europe has brought attention to challenges such as increases in water demand, meter reading issues and a need for customer focused approaches - the SMi's Smart Water Systems Conference (25 - 26 April, London, UK) will be a one-stop... - March 02, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Energy Sector: African Utility Week to Focus on Why Things Are Looking Up
The energy sector is a clear winner emerging from the South African cabinet shuffle earlier this week says the editor of the energy trade publication ESI Africa, Nicolette Pombo-van Zyl. She explains: “President Cyril Ramaphosa’s attempt to sweep his inherited cabinet clean on Monday... - March 02, 2018 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
WK Dickson Announces the Opening of New Regional Office in Tennessee
W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc., a leading community infrastructure consulting firm, announced today the opening of a new regional office in Knoxville, Tennessee. This new location will allow WK Dickson to better serve existing and future clients while maintaining the firm’s primary mission of... - February 28, 2018 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Smart Metering Role in Strategies Towards PR19 Goals
The price review is an important tool for delivering trust in water. PR19 provides the framework for a resilient long-term future for the industry, providing more of what matters to customers at a price they can afford and are willing to pay. PR19 is part of Water 2020, the overall vision Ofwat... - February 24, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Computer Vision Technologies Enable BNSF Railway to Process Terabytes of Imagery Captured During Beyond Visual Line of Sight Drone Operations
Bihrle Applied Research Inc. and BNSF Railway successfully demonstrate automated detection, classification and reporting of infrastructure conditions found during long range UAS railway inspections. - February 22, 2018 - Bihrle Applied Research, Inc.
ESI Africa to Host Water Expert Webinar on Technology to Overcome Cape Town's Impending Day Zero
ESI Africa is hosting a live free-to-attend webinar discussion on Thursday, 8 March 2018, addressing the current water situation in the City of Cape Town, South Africa and the available technologies, strategies and solutions, to overcome the challenge. - February 18, 2018 - ESI Africa
New Study to Explore Viability of Outsourced Billing Systems and Solutions for Small Utility Companies
Today, RIMSolutions™, the research practice of TMG Consulting, announced the deployment of a new study, “Viability of Outsourced Billing Solutions for Small Utilities.” The goal of the study is to gauge the feasibility of leveraging a Hosted or Cloud CIS and other outsourced... - February 17, 2018 - TMG Consulting
African Utility Week to Focus Strongly on Meeting the Continent’s Water Demand in Cape Town in May
African Utility Week will have a strong focus on water again this year from 15-17 May in Cape Town when the strategic water conference will showcase how partnerships, financial models and latest technological advances can make the greatest impact in meeting Africa's water demand. - February 09, 2018 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Registration Opens for the TMG Utility Forum, "Managing Disruption 2018" with Southwest Gas Corporation Joining as the Host Utility
Registration is now open for the second annual TMG Utility Forum, Managing Disruption 2018. It will be held October 2-3, 2018, at the Westin in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hosted by Southwest Gas, the event features open discourse, out-of-industry keynotes and vendor debates. Sessions are designed to help... - February 03, 2018 - TMG Consulting
Smart Metering’s Role in Strategies Towards Ofwat’s PR19 Goals; Get Insights at the SMi’s Event This April
The price review is an important tool for delivering trust in water. PR19 provides the framework for a resilient long-term future for the industry, providing more of what matters to customers at a price they can afford and are willing to pay. PR19 is part of Water 2020, the overall vision Ofwat... - January 28, 2018 - SAE Media Group
African Utility Week Industry Awards Looking for the Continent’s Top Energy or Water Journalist
The fifth annual African Utility Week Industry Awards has added two new categories to honour excellence in energy or water journalism as well as digitally advanced utilities. The awards gala dinner forms part of the African Utility Week conference and expo taking place at the CTICC in Cape Town... - January 28, 2018 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
TMG's 2018 Utility CIS Replacement Driver Survey: To Help Companies Compare Their Strategies with Their Peers
The modern-day proliferation of technologies and factors forcing change upon utilities is having a significant impact on customer information systems (CIS) and supporting services. A new generation of system modernization drivers are on the rise, impacting original project timelines, staffing, and... - January 24, 2018 - TMG Consulting
Fortress Power Providing a New Energy Storage System
Fortress Power is introducing high performing Lithium Ferrite Phosphate batteries to the energy sector. The battery system is intended for home and business owners who don’t have time to worry about power outages or costly spikes in their electricity bill. Fortress Power Battery is designed... - January 23, 2018 - Fortress Power
SolarCraft Responds to Trump Administration’s Solar Tariffs
SolarCraft is the North Bay’s largest and longest lasting solar provider, and CEO Ted Walsh responded with confidence that solar and renewable energy are here to stay, despite President Trump’s announcement today that the US will impose steep tariffs on solar modules. - January 23, 2018 - SolarCraft
New Morningstar EcoBoost MPPT™ Solar Charge Controller
Morningstar is excited to announce the launch of its new EcoBoost MPPT™ solar charge controller to help regulate off-grid battery power for medical clinics, schools, residences, boats, mobile homes, and lighting applications outside of the US and Canada. - January 18, 2018 - Morningstar Corporation
Rmax ECOMAXci Wall Solution Achieves Listing from the Air Barrier Association of America
The ABAA certified the Rmax ECOMAXci wall solution for use in commercial buildings. - January 16, 2018 - Rmax
African Utility Week Speaker, Energy Expert Ted Blom: "Distributed Generation Will Slice Electricity Costs by Up to 90%"
Energy expert Ted Blom believes distributed generation will slice electricity costs by up to 90% for the average household. Blom is a speaker and advisory board member of the 18th African Utility Week that is taking place from 15-17 May in Cape Town, South Africa. - January 15, 2018 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Colin Roy Appointed Chairman of Highview Power
Long duration energy storage leaders also announce opening of New York offices. - January 13, 2018 - Highview Power
VISCO Introduces New Online Product Configurator for Decorative Street and Pedestrian Scale Light Poles
VISCO, Inc., headquartered in Eugene, OR, manufacturers decorative street light poles, bollards, traffic signal structures and other related streetscape equipment. - January 05, 2018 - VISCO, Inc.
Berg Engineering Releases World’s First Battery Operated Handheld Explosion Proof UV Inspection Light
Non-Destructive & Material Testing Company Launches Labino MidBeam Hercules EX Worldwide (L3000). - January 04, 2018 - Berg Engineering
Stored Air Power, Inc. Files New Patent to Create a Breakthrough in Energy Storage
A new patent has been filed by Stored Air Power, Inc. (SAP) for an all-in-one adiabatic air energy storage system (AESS) which combines a dual compressor/expander coupled to a motor/generator to an insulated gunite storage tank. This innovative storage system sets a new paradigm that improves the... - January 03, 2018 - Stored Air Power, Inc.
LED 360 Degree Tube Sign Light
Introducing the 360 degree LED tube primarily used in the sign industry. Available in 4 foot, 6 foot, and 8 foot version in HO/R17D or Bipin/G13 ends. Designed with an internal driver eliminating all ballasts. Easy solution for a complicated problem. - December 24, 2017 - LGI Technology
United Energy Trading Gives Back to US Troops Overseas
Local Energy Company, United Energy Trading, supports the troops with major donation for Christmas. - December 22, 2017 - United Energy Trading
Preferred Proponent Selected for Residuals Treatment Facility Includes Synagro
Hartland Resource Management Group Will Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Maintain Capital Regional District Facility. - December 19, 2017 - Synagro Technologies, Inc.
Chantel L. Dixon Recognized as a VIP Member for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Chantel L. Dixon of Hempstead, New York has been recognized as a VIP Member for two consecutive years, 2017 and early admission for 2018, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over three years in the field of power... - December 16, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
United Energy Trading Adopts Family of Seven for Operation Santa
Energy Company partners with local charity center to provide Christmas presents for war-torn family of refugees. - December 14, 2017 - United Energy Trading
OFWAT to Open SMi’s 7th Annual Conference on Smart Water Systems
SMi Group are delighted to have David Black from OFWAT open the 7th Annual conference on Smart Water Systems when it returns to Central London next April. David is a Senior Director at OFWAT, the economic regulator of the water sector in England and Wales. He currently leads both the Water 2020... - December 08, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Highly Anticipated Agenda Out for Smart Water Systems 2018 Featuring Ofwat, Thames Water, Severn Trent and Vitens N.V
SMI Reports: Smart Water Systems 2018 returns to Central London next April for it 7th annual show. - December 01, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Marketforce to Host Future of Utilities Summit 2018 on 20th & 21st March 2018
The UK’s Leading Energy & Water Summit. - November 30, 2017 - Marketforce
Upcoming Webinar to Help Utility Customer Engagement Professionals Prepare for Uncertain Future
Industry-Leading Firms, TMG Consulting and Oracle Utilities, co-present to help utilities manage disruption. - November 29, 2017 - TMG Consulting
Lucy Electric at Future Energy East Africa: "The Electricity Industry in This Region is One of the Fastest Developing on the Continent"
Lucy Electric is the returning platinum sponsor at the long-running Future Energy East Africa conference and exhibition that is taking place in Nairobi, Kenya from 29-30 November. - November 24, 2017 - Future Energy East Africa
Excitement About Potential and Opportunities in East Africa in Focus at Future Energy East Africa in Nairobi
Future Energy East Africa, with the official support of the Kenyan Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, will once again host many of the region’s leading energy decision makers from 29 – 30 November 2017 at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi. - November 22, 2017 - Future Energy East Africa
Mobile Awareness Delivers Complete Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Compliance Solution
Mobile Awareness releases MobileTRAQ® ELD, a turnkey electronic logging solution to help fleets meet the FMCSA ELD mandate for Hours of Service (HOS) while also relaying data to management via the MobileTRAQ® web platform. - November 20, 2017 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
Siemens Joins Forces with Future Energy East Africa: Africa’s New Economic Powerhouse is Taking Root in Eastern Africa
“The smart money is on East Africa,” says Lukas Duursema, CEO, Siemens Eastern Africa, in the run-up to the upcoming Future Energy East Africa conference and exhibition which is taking place in Nairobi, Kenya from 29-30 November. Siemens is a platinum sponsor for this long-running event. - November 15, 2017 - Future Energy East Africa
Future Energy Nigeria Industry Awards Honour Lumos Global, Ajima Farms, The Guardian’s Emeka Anuforo and EE Expert Daniel Chimaobi
Energy projects by Lumos and Ajima Farms and energy journalist Emeka Anuforo and energy efficiency expert Daniel Chimaobi were the recipients of the Future Energy Nigeria Industry Awards in Lagos this week. - November 11, 2017 - Future Energy Nigeria
Robertshaw CLIMATE Announced the New RS456 Wi-Fi Module; An Addition to the Powerful Line-Up of New Products Aimed to Grow HVAC Businesses
Robertshaw CLIMATE announced the latest addition to the new line-up of thermostats and modules. Developed with professionals in mind this module adds Wi-Fi capabilities to any RS4000, RS5000 or RS6000 series. The new RS456 Wi-Fi module, is designed to instantly expand the already powerful line-up... - November 05, 2017 - Robertshaw CLIMATE
Badger Truck Center Recognized as Top Privately Held Business with Deloitte Wisconsin 75 Award
Badger Truck Center wins Deloitte 75 Award 13 years running. - October 26, 2017 - Badger Truck Center
TMG Consulting to Shed Light on the Benefits and Challenges of Various Business Models Being Called the "Cloud"
With industry-wide disagreement over the characteristics of Cloud solutions, TMG Consulting is leading the industry towards the education of the various models’ application, benefits, and challenges. This core topic will be the focus of the TMG Utility Forum, October 25-27 in Phoenix,... - October 25, 2017 - TMG Consulting
Transwater Announces Enhancement to Water Asset Monitoring Solutions & Services
TransWatch® service provides highly accurate remote water monitoring solutions and augments current TransMap® Sonar/Scan Survey Mapping of Frac Ponds. - October 20, 2017 - Transwater Inc.
Tampa Bay Charitiable Fundraiser Donates Over 200 Generators to Puerto Rico for Hurricane Maria Cleanup
HelpMeDonate.org, a Fundraising Company located in Tampa Bay has provided over 200 generators to aid Puerto Rico's cleanup following the devastation provided from Hurricane Maria. - October 16, 2017 - HelpMeDonate.org
Indian Pavilion of 46 Companies Ready to do Business at Future Energy Nigeria in Lagos in November
“Indian utility vendors and services will find a huge market and scope in Africa, especially in West Africa’s energy sector,” says Dr. Rajeev Singh, the Director General and CEO of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC). The ICC represents India as the featured country partner at... - October 15, 2017 - Future Energy Nigeria
EnerKnol Partners with RateAcuity, Advancing Transformation of U.S. Energy Intelligence
EnerKnol Platform adds extensive electricity rate information from RateAcuity, building on largest collection of U.S. energy policy data in the world. EnerKnol, Inc., creator of the world's most comprehensive digital Platform for tracking U.S. energy policy, has teamed up with leading data firm RateAcuity™ to provide seamless access to electric rates in response to growing demand from trade groups, consultants, law firms, and utilities, among others. - October 12, 2017 - EnerKnol, Inc.
Future Energy East Africa Industry Awards to Recognise Region’s Top Energy Reporter
East Africa’s top energy reporter will be honoured at this year’s edition of the Future Energy East Africa Industry Awards that are taking place on 29 November in Nairobi. - October 12, 2017 - Future Energy East Africa
United Energy Trading (UET) Raises Thousands for Blood Cancer Research
Energy company takes top honors at Light The Night Walk, supporting blood cancer research and awareness. - October 10, 2017 - United Energy Trading
TEAM Provides Capacity Market Support for Pan-European Energy Company
TEAM’s Capacity Market Support was used by a pan-european company who is working to supply electricity to the national grid in 2018. - October 06, 2017 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)