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5twenty to Become Independent Energy Solutions Company
SPARC announced this week that it will spin off its energy solutions line of business, 5twenty, in order to allow it to grow as an independent energy solutions company. “Given the development of the 5twenty platform and the opportunities the team has cultivated, it makes sense to prop... - February 11, 2014 - 5twenty
2nd Annual Texas Eagle Ford Shale Exposition & Service Company Conference
2,000+ Attendees, 250 Exhibitors, 100 Speakers - Concurrent Sessions, 5 Platforms, Open-call for presentations & Speakers: “Trail of the Shale - Forging Pathways to a New Energy Marketplace” - April 28–30, 2014, American Bank Center - Corpus Christi, Texas, www.texaseaglefordshaleexpo.com - February 10, 2014 - Texas Eagle Ford Shale Expo
WaveRoller Obtains External Performance Verification from DNV GL
WaveRoller, the breakthrough wave energy device created by the leading wave energy developer, AW-Energy, has received independent performance verification, taking the wave power industry one step closer to commercialization. DNV GL verified that the hydraulic stage of the Power Take-Off (PTO) showed excellent performance and electricity was generated even in very mild conditions of about 1m significant wave height. - February 09, 2014 - AW-Energy Ltd
CBM-TEC Mining Expo Reaches Out to Zambian Mining Industry with Practical Programme
The President of Zambia’s Chamber of Mines, Mr. Emmanuel Mutati, heads up an impressive list of speakers at the upcoming Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo and Conference or CBM-TEC in Kitwe, Zambia from 28-29 April. The official brochure for the event, which is expected to be attended by 1500... - February 09, 2014 - Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference
Technical Paper on Next Generation of Materials for Sealing Solutions Presented at Oil & Gas Conference
Saint-Gobain Seals Group, a global leader in designing and manufacturing high-performance seals and polymer components, will be presenting details of its next generation of materials at the High Performance Polymers for Oil & Gas Conference, which will be held on April 15 and 16, 2014, in Edinburgh, Scotland. - February 08, 2014 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Major Breakthrough in Prediction of Financial Damage as a Result of Natural Catastrophes
New predictive technologies have been developed in what is hailed as the most significant development in the modelling of financial losses as a result of natural catastrophes for 20 years. - February 08, 2014 - Climate-KIC
GlacialTech to Showcase Its Latest LED Lights and Drivers at LED China 2014
GlacialTech to showcase its latest LED lights and drivers at LED China 2014 in Guangzhou from 23-26 February 2014. - February 08, 2014 - GlacialTech Inc
African Utility Week Sponsor Accenture Excited About Smart Grid Momentum in the Utility Industry
“Accenture is very excited with the momentum that is beginning to take shape in the industry. Utilities are transitioning from pilots to full implementation,” says Lungile Mginqi, Managing Director, Utilities Practice at Accenture. The company is a global leader in smart grids and a platinum sponsor at the upcoming African Utility Week & Clean Power Africa. - February 07, 2014 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Net Zero USA Announces Northeastern United States Office Locations
Net Zero USA, a national provider of comprehensive commercial energy reduction including solar energy systems, energy management, and energy efficient commercial lighting solutions, is proud to announce new locations in the Northeast. - February 07, 2014 - Net Zero USA
SIX Safety Systems Announces Acquisition of WorkSMART Ergonomics Ltd.
SIX Safety Systems, a global leader in worker fit for duty risk solutions, announced today the acquisition of WorkSMART Ergonomics, a top ergonomic and human factors consulting firm in Canada. With the close of this acquisition, SIX Safety Systems will strengthen its already comprehensive worker... - February 07, 2014 - SIX Safety Systems
Federal Laboratories and Industry Partners Receive Prestigious Honors in Technology Transfer for Leading Innovations
The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) is pleased and proud to present the 2014 FLC National Awards for excellence in technology transfer. Honorees of these awards are exceptional federal agency and laboratory employees and industry partners that have demonstrated a great deal of dedication in their technological fields. The innovative technologies that these individuals and groups see through to the marketplace help to boost the U.S. economy and benefit everyday life. - February 06, 2014 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
Greenbutts Biodegradable Cigarette Filters Receive Delegate Support in Maryland
Legislation proposed in Maryland would mandate the sale of cigarettes to only those with biodegradable filters. - February 06, 2014 - Greenbutts LLC
New BRC Agents & Brokers - Improving Supply Chain Control Webinar
SGS invites you to join the complimentary webinar about "New BRC Agents & Brokers - Improving Supply Chain Control" on March 20, 2014. - February 06, 2014 - SGS
Primera Energy LLC Encourages New Containment Measures
As oil and natural gas exploration in the Eagle Ford Shale is expected to increase in 2014, so have environmental concerns over hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking.” Companies are now also implementing surface containment policies to protect groundwater from above-ground... - February 06, 2014 - Primera Energy
MEDC Plans Major Rezoning to Spur Economic Development in Marlborough
ULI TAP report prompts plans for rezoning, relaxed regulations, and road redevelopment. - February 06, 2014 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Legends on the Niagara Golf Course Recognized for Environmental Excellence
The Niagara Parks Commission’s (NPC) Legends on the Niagara Golf Complex has achieved designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary," through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses. Golf Course Superintendent, Tom Newton led the effort to obtain this... - February 06, 2014 - Audubon International
The Weidt Group Welcomes Rob Cerreta as Business Development Director
Energy and Software Consulting Firm Hires Experienced Management Consulting Professional - February 06, 2014 - The Weidt Group
Panoramic Power and Connexx Energy to Deliver Enterprise Energy Management Solutions for the REIT Industry
The two companies will combine Panoramic Power’s innovative circuit level energy management solution with Connexx Energy’s CONNEXXION™ energy data platform. This approach delivers complete energy interoperability, management and control, automatic demand response and actionable data and analytics into a single system that manages energy data across the building enterprise within a cyber-secured environment. - February 06, 2014 - Panoramic Power
Pioneer Engineering Announces Public Training Course for Vibration Analysis in Miami, FL
Pioneer Engineering announces introductory-level vibration analysis training course at the LUDECA Training Center in Miami, FL on May 13-16, 2014. - February 05, 2014 - Pioneer Engineering
Utilities with Outage Management as a Top Priority Excelling in Customer Service Ratings
BRIDGE Energy Group, a leading consulting and systems integration company that transforms utility operational performance, today announced the results from their annual Utility industry survey on outage management. BRIDGE surveyed over 18,000 utility employees about their views and experiences in... - February 05, 2014 - Bridge Energy Group
SGS FSSC 22000 - Overview of V3 Webinar
SGS invites you to register for the complimentary webinar "FSSC 22000 - Overview of V3" on March 11, 2014. - February 04, 2014 - SGS
BRIDGE Kicks Off New Year with Seasoned Utility Industry Executive
Roy Pratt named Chief Solutions Architect, bringing wealth of experience in technology strategy, enterprise architecture, integration and security to Utility Clients. - February 03, 2014 - Bridge Energy Group
Solarbuddy Drives Down “Soft Costs” as Part of The US Dept. of Energy’s SunShot Initiative
Solarbuddy announces its involvement in the US Department of Energy’s SunShot Initiative, designed to drive research, innovation and market solutions for America’s solar energy market. - February 03, 2014 - Solar Buddy
Saint-Gobain's OmniSeal® Spring-Energized Metal-Band Seal Has Been Qualified for Aircraft Micro Fuel Pumps
Saint-Gobain Seals Group’s OmniSeal® spring-energized metal-band seal has been qualified as a dynamic seal in micro fuel pumps for the aerospace industry. Micro pumps are designed to pump various types of fluids at high flow rates while requiring minimal housing space and operate by... - February 02, 2014 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Environmental Source Samplers, Inc. to Welcome an Internationally-Experienced Air Technician in 2014
Environmental Source Samplers, Inc. (ESS) will welcome a new air technician in 2014. Jay De Las Alas of the Phillipines has extensive experience with international air testing projects and will be a strong asset to the ESS team. - February 02, 2014 - Environmental Source Samplers, Inc.
InStep Software Recognized as One of the 20 Most Promising Utility Technology Solution Providers
Company Receives Industry Recognition from CIOReview for Innovative Technology Solutions - February 01, 2014 - InStep Software
MEDC Elects New Chairman and Five New Board Members
Richard Tomanek voted in as MEDC Chairman at annual meeting. - January 31, 2014 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
EMLab P&K Upgrades iPhone and Android Apps with Mold Spore Photos and Access to Project Invoices
EMLab P&K's mobile apps for iPhone and Android now enable clients to view microphotos of mold/fungi in the fungal library and review project invoices in Project Details. - January 31, 2014 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
EnergySwift Wraps Up Lighting Analysis Project - Helps Client Save Up-to 40% on Utility Bills
EnergySwift, successfully completed a building lighting analysis project for a USA based client, helping them reduce energy consumption and cut down utility bills for their facility. - January 31, 2014 - Energy Swift
Raleigh’s Top Dressage Trainer and Whispering Hope Stables High Ranking Horses
Whispering Hope Sporthorses is pleased to announce the availability of two Dressage Horses for sale that have been trained by Raleigh’s Top Dressage Trainer, Laurie Hutchinson. Ms. Hutchinson is based in Raleigh, NC at Whispering Hope Stables. Whispering Hope Stables is Raleigh’s best... - January 30, 2014 - Whispering Hope Stables
Sheldrake Environmental Center Wants All to Know There's Lots Happening in Nature in Winter
While it may look quiet out there, there's lots happening in nature, and Sheldrake has programs designed to help explore, even during the wintry months. - January 30, 2014 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Mining Waste Into Wealth with Scavitron
B9 Plasm.Inc. has successfully applied its Scavitron technologies to mining influenced water. Scavitron is the first treatment system designed to convert dissolved solids to stable precipitates, allowing for recovery of valuable minerals during processing. This break-through technology transforms... - January 30, 2014 - B9 Plasma. Inc.
Clean Power Africa to Discuss if Large Scale Hydro in Africa is a Realistic Clean Power Solution
Within the last ten years the World Bank has invested an estimated US$550 million annually in hydro projects alongside the African Development Bank’s Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), prioritising investment into nine key projects within strategic African... - January 30, 2014 - Clean Power Africa
WK Dickson Names Kraig Kern as New Vice President
W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc., a leading community infrastructure consulting firm, announced today that Kraig C. Kern, CPSM, has been promoted to Vice President. Kern began his career with WK Dickson as Corporate Marketing Coordinator in 2001 and was promoted to Director of Marketing in 2003. He... - January 29, 2014 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
CPFD Software, LLC, Partners with CEI, Inc. to Deliver Interactive CFD Post Processing and Visualization for Virtual Reactors
The innovative combination of unique CAE simulation software with specialized visualization technology has now enabled engineers to visualize and analyze data from computational particle-fluid dynamic simulations of commercial-scale oil refinery "cat crackers," chemicals production reactors, and coal power generation units to dramatically improve these units’ efficiency, increase reliability, and even to cost-effectively reduce emissions of SOx and NOx. - January 29, 2014 - CPFD Software, LLC
Primera Energy LLC Reveals Patriotic Namesake for “Screaming Eagle” Wells
Primera Energy LLC is a Texas-bonded operator drilling for oil and natural gas in the Eagle Ford Shale. Primera’s Eagle Ford wells 1H through 4H are referred to as “Screaming Eagle.” As Primera Energy plans to expand its number of wells in 2014, the company released information... - January 29, 2014 - Primera Energy
Scandinavia Joins European Union's Main Climate Innovation Initiative
The EU commissioner for Climate Action will open Climate-KIC's new Denmark-based centre on 7 February 2014, allowing Nordic start-up entrepreneurs, businesses, climate professionals, students and government officials to join the European partnership to work on climate change adaptation and mitigation solutions. - January 29, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. Has Delivered a Biodiesel System to Oxford High School, MS.
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has completed a B-60 Biodiesel Processor sale, made by 70centsagallon.com to Oxford High School, MS. The Biodiesel production equipment will be used to demonstrate Green Fuel technology for on-campus activities. - January 29, 2014 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
Geothermal Resources Council Announces New Board of Directors
Anna Carter, Dennis Kaspereit, Bill Rickard and Gene Suemnicht join the new GRC Board of Directors. - January 29, 2014 - Geothermal Resources Council
Primera Energy LLC Uses Eco-Friendly Handouts for Its Charity Events
Primera Energy LLC is a company well-known for its dedication to charitable causes. On Feb. 1 Primera will sponsor the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Tower Climb and Run and on Feb. 8 it will sponsor the American Heart Association’s Red Run. Primera Energy also took an extra step to... - January 29, 2014 - Primera Energy
Systecon Inc. Announces Launch of Multi-Million Dollar Expansion in 2014
Systecon Inc. is planning an expansion project that includes a 50,000 square foot addition at its Schumacher Park Drive facility at a cost of $2.1 million. About 81 jobs would be added. - January 28, 2014 - Systecon Inc.
Done Right Diesel of Fort Lauderdale FL Goes Hydrogen – Hydro Dynamics HHO, Inc
One of Fort Lauderdale Florida’s most qualified Diesel Maintenance & Repair companies joins the HydroDynamicsHHO.com Go Green & Burn Clean team. - January 28, 2014 - HydroDynamicsHHO.com
More Organic Farms Powered by Consumers
A new startup, Fquare, aims to give consumers what they want, more organic, non-GMO foods. Fquare allows members to sponsor farms to go organic nationwide. - January 28, 2014 - Fquare Inc
New Report by SolaVis: The Cost of the Fossile Energy System: Double Renewable
Data analysis of past tends show global expenditure for energy rose sharply due to rising cost of extracting fossil resources. At the same time, renewable energy is becoming cheaper with mass production, accelerated by economics of scale. Under a renewable high investment scenario, global energy expenditure will be halved by 2030 as compared to a fossil scenario. - January 27, 2014 - SolaVis
Saint-Gobain Seals Group's High Quality Management System Standards' Certifications Renewed for Kontich, Belgium
Saint-Gobain Seals Group Upholds Its High Quality Management System Standards With Renewed ISO 9001:2008 and EN 9100:2009 Certifications in Kontich, Belgium. - January 26, 2014 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Geronimo Energy Acquires Green River Wind Farm in North Central Illinois from Mainstream Renewable Power
Acquisition creates sister farm for Walnut Ridge Wind Farm - both farms eligible for expired Production Tax Credit (PTC). - January 25, 2014 - Geronimo Energy
InStep Software to Share How Utilities Are Practically Applying IoT Concepts with Advanced Data Management and Analytics Software Solutions
Company Personnel to Discuss Data Historian and Predictive Asset Analytics Technology at DistribuTECH 2014. - January 24, 2014 - InStep Software
Major Freeway Service Area in Central Taiwan (Gukeng) Refit with GlacialLight LED Luminaires
The redecorated indoor facilities of the Gukeng Freeway Service Area in Central Taiwan is an excellent example of the benefits of GlacialLight LED lighting. - January 23, 2014 - GlacialTech Inc
Alfaro Oil and Gas is Giving Back
Alfaro Oil and Gas has been in the energy business for years. While successful energy extraction is always important for this company, community responsibility is a top priority. In 2014 alone Alfaro Oil and Gas has been involved with charities such as the Multiple Sclerosis Society, American... - January 23, 2014 - Primera Energy
Alfaro Energy Sponsors the American Heart Association
Heart disease is the number-one cause of death in America, killing an average of 600,000 people every year according to the Center for Disease Control. The American Heart Association aims to improve cardiovascular health through awareness campaigns and events. On Saturday, Feb. 8 the Red Run for... - January 23, 2014 - Primera Energy