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Vac-One Services Acquires the Hydro Excavation Services Operations of Crossfire, LLC
Vac-One Services (“Vac One”) announced today that it has acquired the hydro excavation services operations of Crossfire, LLC (“Crossfire”). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition of Crossfire’s hydro excavation services operations, which... - October 04, 2017 - Vac One Services
Smith & Burgess is Pleased to Announce Mr. Dick Baum as the New Director of Engineering
Smith & Burgess is pleased to announce Mr. Dick Baum as the new Director of Engineering. Celebrating his 40th year within the Process Safety Industry, Mr. Baum’s wealth of expertise and leadership will be an invaluable asset to the organization’s future success. - September 27, 2017 - Smith & Burgess
World Bank Report on PPPS in Power Transmission in Africa Will be Presented at Future Energy Central Africa in Yaoundé Next Week
“The ‘Linking up: Public-Private Partnerships in Power Transmission in Africa’ report has a very simple message: the private sector is already actively involved in power generation in Africa, and the same could happen in the transmission sector as has happened in other parts of... - September 27, 2017 - Future Energy Central Africa
Kevin A. Jones Honored as a VIP Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Kevin A. Jones of Dunellen, New Jersey has been honored as a VIP Member for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of power utilities. About Kevin A. Jones Mr. Jones has over 35 years experience in the power... - September 26, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Melvin Forbes to Launch Strategic Collaboration Between Water Transit Solutions, AT&T and HBCU's That Will Revolutionize the Water Industry
Water Transit Solutions (WTS) announced today that Melvin Forbes, its new President and CEO, has wasted no time utilizing his experience and relationships with corporations and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) to continue the development of tools, techniques, talent and... - September 23, 2017 - Water Transit Solutions
Sagewell Receives 2017 NEPPA Outstanding Affiliate Member Award
Sagewell, Inc. (www.sagewell.com) has been selected as the 2017 Outstanding Affiliate Member by the Northeast Public Power Association (NEPPA) which represents 79 public utilities in the Northeast. - September 22, 2017 - Sagewell
Singapore Based Prestellar Ventures Invests in Third Wave Power, a Renewable Energy Based Smart Solutions Provider in Solar and IOT
Prestellar Ventures, a USD 100 million Singapore based venture capital fund, backed by Mr. HP Singh (Chairman-MD of India’s 3rd largest listed micro finance giant Satin Creditcare), Atim Kabra (Founder, Frontline Strategy Group), Nepalese Forbes listed Billionaire Mr. Binod Chaudhary and N.E... - September 14, 2017 - Prestellar Ventures Fund I Pte. Ltd.
TEAM Recovers More Than £165,000 in Billing Errors for Scottish Council
TEAM’s Outsourced Bill Validation Service helped a large Scottish Council recover just over £165,000 in billing error validating over 700 electricity bills. - September 14, 2017 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
United Energy Trading, LLC and Trinity Gas Storage, LLC Announce Joint Marketing Deal for Texas Storage Project
United Energy Trading, LLC (UET) and Trinity Gas Storage, LLC ("Trinity") announced today a definitive agreement to jointly market a greenfield natural gas storage development project in East Texas. The project, located in Anderson County, Texas, will be 21 Bcf, high-deliverability,... - September 13, 2017 - Trinity Gas Storage, LLC
Synagro to Highlight Offerings and Services at WEFTEC 2017
Synagro, the preeminent provider of biosolids and residuals solutions services in the United States since 1986, will highlight its offerings and services at WEFTEC* 2017, the Water Environment Federation's 90th Technical Exhibition and Conference, in Chicago, Illinois, September 30 to October 4,... - September 13, 2017 - Synagro Technologies, Inc.
Novinium Establishes Environmental Stewardship Award
Award established to honor the environmental commitment of electrical utilities that choose rehabilitation over replacement of their aging, underground power networks. - September 13, 2017 - Novinium Inc.
Chantel L. Dixon Honored as a Woman of Excellence and VIP Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Chantel L. Dixon of Hempstead, New York has been honored as a Woman of Excellence and a VIP Member for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of power utilities. About Chantel L. Dixon Ms. Dixon has 3 years... - September 13, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Coast2Coast Companies Announces Launch of Commercial Energy Brokerage: MyEnergyOption.com
Coast2Coast, one of the nation's largest direct selling companies, announced today that it has been granted approval by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to launch MyEnergyOption.com, an electric generation supply brokerage. - September 09, 2017 - MyEnergyOption.com
North America’s Largest Solar Trade Show Unveils Portable Solar-Thermal Hybrid Generator
Experience Power Panel’s Gen-2-O system hands-on for the first time at Solar Power International in Las Vegas. - September 08, 2017 - Power Panel
ViRural & C3 Announce US-Africa Telecommunications Merger
The new combined company C3 Africa will focus on extending critical infrastructure, renewable energy, and telecommunications services to unserved and underserved communities across Africa. - September 07, 2017 - C3 Africa
Mobility Leads Evolution of Utility Digital Engagement, According to New Research from TMG Consulting
RIMSolutions™, the Research. Innovate, Materialize practice of TMG Consulting, published a new research study today: Evolution of Digital Engagement 2017, Part 1: Mobility at the Helm. Developed from utility interviews, consumer surveys, a utility survey and secondary research, the study... - September 07, 2017 - TMG Consulting
"Nigerian Power Sector Knows What to do, Needs to Stand Together and Make It Happen" Says Future Energy Nigeria Director
“I’m excited about Nigeria’s energy future, Nigeria is the future” says a confident Ade Yesufu, who is heading up the Future Energy Nigeria initiative that is taking place in Lagos from 7-8 November. As the Global Business Director for the upcoming Future Energy Nigeria, an... - September 07, 2017 - Future Energy Nigeria
Cyber Ready USA to Open Cyber Combat Arena & Service Center in Oklahoma City
Cyber Ready USA, Inc. (Cyber Ready) announced today that it intends to open a Cyber Combat Arena and Service Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in Q4, 2017. The facility will provide a customized platform for supporting personnel from major companies ranging from senior management and key operators... - September 06, 2017 - Cyber Ready USA, Inc.
Ugandan Energy Minister Irene Muloni Leads a Strong Line-Up of Women in Power at Opening Session of Future Energy Uganda in Kampala
Women in power is a strong theme for the upcoming Future Energy Uganda’s opening session on 13 September which features a high-level line-up including the Minister of Energy and Minerals Development, Irene Muloni, and three leading ladies in the region’s energy sector from Power Africa,... - September 03, 2017 - Future Energy Uganda
Siemens Supports Uganda’s Power Goals with Diamond Sponsorship for Future Energy Uganda in Kampala
“In Uganda, Siemens’ primary goal is to assist the government to increase national power generating capacities and to connect the local population to the power grids. A reliable and extensive power supply system is the fundamental prerequisite for sustainable development, economic growth and job creation,” says Sabine Dall'Omo, CEO, Siemens Southern and Eastern Africa, who is a featured panellist at the upcoming Future Energy Uganda from 13-14 September in Kampala. - August 24, 2017 - Future Energy Uganda
EcoMech Geothermal of Atlanta Adds Innovative WaterFurnace Savings Calculator to Website
The savings calculator provides homeowners with a free estimate of savings when installing a WaterFurnace geothermal system by Atlanta's own EcoMech Geothermal Heating and Air, versus the conventional gas, oil or propane furnace or an air to air heat pump. - August 15, 2017 - EcoMech Geothermal and Mechanical
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited Aims to be the Leading Power Producer in the Great Lakes Region - CEO and Featured Speaker at Future Energy Uganda
Uganda’s immense power potential and enormous energy investment opportunities will be in focus when stakeholders and decision makers meet for a strategic two-day conference and showcase during the inaugural Future Energy Uganda in Kampala from 13-14 September 2017. Dr Mutikanga is a featured panelist during a session titled: “What are Uganda’s generation expansion plans.” - August 02, 2017 - Future Energy Uganda
Future Energy Nigeria Platinum Sponsor Lucy Electric Excited About "Great Prospects" in Nigeria and Region
“Forward-looking governments in the region are proactively developing infrastructure and we anticipate continued investment in the short and medium term,” says Connie Ochola, Regional Marketing Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa at Lucy Electric, a leading secondary distribution solutions... - August 02, 2017 - Future Energy Nigeria
Crane Network Unveils Suite of Professional Services for the Heavy Equipment Industry
Crane Network LLC, the No. 1 resource for buying and selling cranes, heavy equipment, parts, and attachments, has launched a new marketing services department. This suite of marketing services provides current and prospective clients with professional, yet affordable, content and... - August 01, 2017 - Crane Network
Badger Truck Equipment Achieves NTEA’s MVP Membership Status
Badger Truck Equipment becomes part of NTEA’s Member Verification Program. - July 31, 2017 - Badger Truck Equipment
Jennova Inc. Discusses Energy Harvesting at Methods & Opportunities at IDTechEx Sensors Conference in Berlin, Germany
Company CEO Highlights New Methods for Cost-effectively Powering IoT Applications - July 25, 2017 - Jennova
New Canadian Service BillCrush.ca Promises to Lower Monthly Bills
A new Calgary-based start-up has created the first online service for Albertan’s wanting to lower their monthly bills like utilities, cell phones and internet during these challenging financial times. “It’s really exciting because by shopping around, the savings are significant... - July 25, 2017 - BillCrush.ca
Marketforce to Host Water 2017 on 21st & 22nd November in London
Addressing critical questions for the future profitability of the sector, their flagship Water conference will bring together senior executives from companies and regulators alike at the definitive strategic forum for the Water industry. - July 22, 2017 - Marketforce
Future Energy Nigeria to Unpack New Power Sector Recovery Program in Lagos in November
The rebranded Future Energy Nigeria will return to Lagos in November and will focus on the bold turnaround plan of the Nigerian government, known as the Power Sector Recovery Program, which is earmarked to restore investor confidence in the sector following reported problems in the country’s electricity market. - July 20, 2017 - Future Energy Nigeria
Weather Risk Mapping Promotes Resilience to Adverse Weather
Weather Risk Mapping, LLC announces the availability of its web-based platform to quantify, monitor and forecast operational weather risk for weather-sensitive businesses. - July 19, 2017 - Weather Risk Mapping, LLC
CrowdReviews.com Partnered with Nispana to Announce the Inaugural Drainage and Flood Control Summit on November 26-27 in Riyadh
Rapid urbanization in Saudi Arabia is putting further strain on the existing municipal and civil amenities. This in turn creates an urgent need for efficient management of resources and effectively designing an effective drainage and sewerage infrastructure to meet these needs. There is also a... - July 19, 2017 - topseos.com
New Pipe Support Barrier Reduces Corrosion and Installation Costs
Lift-Off Pipe Supports, a Lake Charles, Louisiana Company, has recently successfully designed, manufactured and installed their new "LOR" range of pipe supports with excellent results (according to the installers and pipeline company owners). - July 14, 2017 - Lift-Off Pipe Supports
Future Energy Central Africa in Yaoundé Unites Region in Finding Solutions to Its Energy Deficit
Encouraging private and public collaboration to make energy deals happen is high on the agenda at the rebranded Future Energy Central Africa forum that is taking place from 2-3 October in Yaoundé, Cameroon this year. “We have deliberately put together a very practical programme,”... - July 14, 2017 - Future Energy Central Africa
Implementation Engineers Tames Manufacturing Bottlenecks with Its enCompass® Methodology
Chicago – Implementation Engineers, a firm that been around for more than 50 years, announces a series of new blogs filled with information, tips, and interesting bits to help educate executives and the public about its offerings. - July 05, 2017 - Implementation Engineers
TEAM Advises ESOS Participants to Start Their ESOS Audits for Phase 2 Now
The Environment Agency (EA) has advised that participants of the ESOS scheme that they should start their ESOS audit now to stay ahead… - July 01, 2017 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
Collier County Hazardous Materials Collection Center Gets LED Lighting Makeover
After thoroughly vetting LED lighting suppliers and manufacturers, Collier County’s Hazardous Materials Collection Center public utility division officials chose Florida-based LED Corporations LED Lighting to help complete the task. - June 28, 2017 - LED Corporations
TMG Consulting Awarded GSA Information Technology Contract
TMG Utility Advisory Services, Inc. (also dba TMG Consulting), the leading provider of comprehensive consulting and research services that support the lifecycle of utility enterprise IT and edge systems, announced that it was awarded an GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) 070 contract by the U.S. - June 28, 2017 - TMG Consulting
Resource Royalty, LLC Goes “Full-Cycle” on Closing Fund
Resource Royalty, LLC, an investment company founded by Gary Redwine and Bob Howard in 2010, announces the divestment of Resource Royalty Fund, LLC (2011)—making it the first fund to go “full-cycle.” Resource Royalty Fund, LLC (2011) distributed 61% to its limited partners over a... - June 26, 2017 - Resource Royalty LLC
Sagewell Selected to Operate a Unique Electric Vehicle Peak Load Management Program for Municipal Utilities
Sagewell, Inc. (www.sagewell.com) announces that it has received a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (“DOER”) to work with Massachusetts municipal utilities to launch an innovative electric vehicle (“EV”) peak load reduction program. Sagewell, an... - June 23, 2017 - Sagewell
ePIPE® Team Awarded U.S. Patent, Brings Lead Leaching from Lead Service Lines Into Compliance
Pipe Restoration Technologies announced it has been granted a patent for protection against harmful lead and copper leaching in LSLs. - June 22, 2017 - Pipe Restoration Technologies, LLC
Renowned Social Scientist to Deliver Behavioral Change Keynote During TMG Utility Forum
TMG Consulting announced that well-known behavioral scientist and researcher, Beth Karlin, will deliver the keynote presentation, “Building Blocks of Effective Behavioral Programs,” during the TMG Utility Forum. The focus of the event, scheduled for October 25-27 at the Sheraton Grand... - June 22, 2017 - TMG Consulting
Discover Why a Certified Measurement and Verifications Professional (CMVP from TEAM Will Prove Vital for Businesses Wanting to Save Energy
Find out how using a CMVP professional can help achieve savings through a comprehensive Measurement and Verification (M&V) service. - June 21, 2017 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
John A. Jarrell Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
John A. Jarrell of Kinston, North Carolina has been recognized as a Professional Of The Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements for over 30 years in the field of city government. About John A. Jarrell Mr. Jarrell is the City... - June 20, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Louisville Ladder Creates New Industry Changing Runglock
Louisville Ladder is announcing the Maxlock™, their new patent pending rung lock design for D-rung extension ladders. Maxlock™ is the strongest, toughest, lightest rung lock ever made. Maxlock™ is custom engineered from a patented, advanced molecular polymer designed in Germany. - June 16, 2017 - Louisville Ladder, Inc.
Power Efficiency Corp and Evaporcool Solutions Sign a Strategic Alliance Agreement
Power Efficiency Corp and Evaporcool Solutions Sign a Strategic Alliance Agreement to expand sales of Evaporcool’s proprietary equipment in the Northeast U.S. - June 15, 2017 - Power Efficiency Corporation
Arizona Public Service to Host Inaugural TMG Utility Forum
TMG Consulting announced today that Arizona Public Service (APS) will participate in the TMG Utility Forum as the host utility. The focus of the event, scheduled for October 25-27 at the Sheraton Grand Phoenix, is A 360 Degree View of the Customer Relationship and Supporting Technologies. Its... - June 07, 2017 - TMG Consulting
Introducing Sierra Life and Safety Company - Technology to Detect and Shut Down Natural Gas, Propane or CO Gas Leaks
Now the Technology Exists to Prevent Many Gas Leak Building Explosions and to Stop Gas Leaks - June 03, 2017 - Sierra Life and Safety Company
ElectricityCalculator.com Offers a New Platform to Help Texans Save on Their Electric Bills
ElectricityCalculator.com offers a new platform that will allow Texans the opportunity to compare electricity providers and find the cheapest plan in less than 5 minutes. - June 01, 2017 - Electricity Calculator
Save Water Co, a Texas-Based Company, Wins Cartier Women’s Initiative Award for North America
Save Water Co, led by 32-year-old Katie Anderson, recently took home an award for the social impact of its water conservation business model. The company has helped save over 650 million gallons of water while diverting over 300 tons of waste from landfills. - May 26, 2017 - Save Water Co
Women Dominate the African Utility Week Industry Awards in Cape Town This Year
Women are making an invaluable contribution to the power and water industries as reflected by the many ladies amongst the winners of the 2017 African Utility Week Industry Awards that were announced at the CTICC in Cape Town last week. - May 24, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa