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Renewable Impacts Releases Its 2017 Cycling Causality Training Schedule
Announcement of training sessions covering the breakthrough topic of Power Plant Cycling Causality. - May 09, 2017 - Renewable Impacts LLC
Rain Bird Golf’s Central Control Software Version 8 Further Simplifies Irrigation Management
Golf course superintendents can now enjoy improved mapping capabilities and an enhanced user interface with Rain Bird’s new Central Control software version 8. The latest software includes new features that give superintendents greater control over their irrigation systems and includes most... - May 06, 2017 - Rain Bird
EcoMark Solar Joins Solar Ready Vets Program, Seeks to Hire More Veterans
Are you a military veteran who would like to work in the solar energy industry? EcoMark Solar has recently registered with Solar Ready Vets® program. The company is seeking to hire more veterans and those recently retired or transitioning from the military to join their growing team in... - May 06, 2017 - EcoMark Solar
Solar FlexRack to Attend Solar West Conference May 9-11 in Alberta
Schedule a meeting with Solar FlexRack to discuss their innovative solar trackers and racking solutions for solar projects. - May 06, 2017 - Solar FlexRack
Infinity SAV USA Nominated for the Katerva Award
Infinity SAV USA has been nominated by Katerva Award for sustainable innovations in Clean Energy. - May 05, 2017 - Infinity SAV USA
SolarCraft Brings Solar Power to Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose - The Light Shines on East Bay Congregation
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 271 kW DC solar installation at the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose, in Fremont, CA. The system is expected to offset 65% of the power usage in the new LEED Gold certified St. Joseph Residence and Dominican Center. The building officially opened on the Motherhouse campus in March 2016. The photovoltaic (PV) system will help the Sisters save over $9,000 every month in electrical costs. - May 05, 2017 - SolarCraft
Znalytics Signs New Japanese Retail Energy Marketer
Znalytics, a leading provider of Retail Energy Solutions, today announced it has signed a contract with a U.S. client to enter the Japanese deregulated energy market as Family Energy GK. Znalytics will provide utility data transaction services with Advanced Data Management (ADM) and CIS with their Energy Operation System (EOS). - May 05, 2017 - Znalytics
Langson Energy Selected for Kenya Project
Langson Energy, Inc. (LEI), a USA energy equipment manufacturer, was selected by Kenya Electricity Generating Limited (KenGen), producer of around 80% of the power consumed in Kenya, to conduct a green technology feasibility study for their Olkaria Geothermal Power Plant. KenGen has been searching... - May 04, 2017 - Langson Energy, Inc.
Avid Solutions Joins SAS® Partner Program
Program Offers Real-Time Business Intelligence and World Class Analytics Tools - May 04, 2017 - Avid Solutions
Solar FlexRack Selected for SunShare Community Solar Project Pipeline in Minnesota
Solar FlexRack's G3P fixed tilt racking has been selected for a pipeline of 9 community solar projects totaling approximately 50 megawatts under development by SunShare. - May 04, 2017 - Solar FlexRack
It’s Ladies First as African Utility Week Industry Awards Finalists Are Announced
This year’s African Utility Week Industry Awards in Cape Town on 17 May will have a distinctly feminine feel with an all women cast and a strong line-up of ladies among the finalists for the coveted awards for leading energy and water professionals. Former South African President Nelson... - May 03, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
San Diego Ice Arena Solar Power Plant Produces Its One Millionth Kilo Watt Hour
Newport Power is proud to announce that the solar power plant at the San Diego Ice Arena has produced over 1,000,000 kWh. The state of the art facility designed, engineered, built, operated and maintained by Newport Power is humming along. See it live here: http://live.deckmonitoring.com/?id=san_diego_ice_arena - April 27, 2017 - Newport Power
Seenov Launches Mobillyo, a New Remote Control IOS App for Arduino and Raspberry PI
Seenov launches its new Mobillyo IOS App to coincide with its Kickstarter campaign. The App lets code running on its Mobillyo Arduino® compatible board interact dynamically with the IOS App for a unique user experience. - April 27, 2017 - Seenov Inc.
Symbior Solar and Paragon Group Granted 10MWp Solar PV Project in Bangladesh as First in Their Joint Pipeline
Symbior Solar (“Symbior”), a leading developer of solar PV power plants in Asia, and Paragon Group (“Paragon”), a leading Agro-based industrial group in Bangladesh, announced today that they received a Letter of Acceptance (“LoA”) for 8MWac or approximately 10MWp... - April 27, 2017 - Symbior Solar
World Bank to Show How Africa’s Electricity Providers Can be Profitable and Still Make Electricity Affordable at African Utility Week in Cape Town
A new World Bank study presents a sobering assessment of the financial health of electricity utilities in Sub-Saharan Africa, and suggests how utilities can be profitable while extending affordable services for the poor. - April 22, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
African Utility Week Welcomes Back Shell as Platinum Sponsor as Company Remains Committed to Supporting the Energy Sector
The award-winning African Utility Week has welcomed back a longstanding supporter, the global energy giant Shell, who will be a platinum sponsor again at the conference and exhibition from 16-18 May in Cape Town. The 17th annual African Utility Week will gather over 7000 decision makers from more... - April 20, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
The Institute of Asset Management Addresses Power Plant Cycling Causality
The breakthrough topic of power plant cycling causality is highlighted by a new IAM article in “Assets” magazine. - April 17, 2017 - Renewable Impacts LLC
Kanoo Machinery Exhibits Farming Technologies at AgraME 2017
Kanoo Machinery is a Silver Sponsor of the recent AgraME. AgraME is the largest agribusiness event in the Middle East which features manufacturers and suppliers of machinery, equipment, and industry advancements, to cater to the growing market and to improve the agriculture practices in the region. - April 15, 2017 - The Kanoo Group
SolarCraft Welcomes New VP of Sales & Marketing
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft, a leader in solar energy system design and installation, announced today that Ted Walsh has joined their company as VP of Sales & Marketing to help manage expanding solar business. - April 14, 2017 - SolarCraft
EcoMark Solar Adding Jobs in Colorado Springs, Other Front Range Cities
The solar energy industry is one of the fastest growing nationwide and Colorado ranks in the top 10 states for solar jobs. - April 14, 2017 - EcoMark Solar
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Raises $8M in Series B Funding Round
Fundraising round includes two new multinational strategic partners. - April 13, 2017 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
PROINSO Launches Social Entrepreneurship CSR Initiative to Tackle Use of Kerosene
Six years after launching its CSR initiative – Solar Energy Solidarity (www.proinso.net/solar-energy-solidarity), solar energy distributor and integrator, PROINSO, is launching a new corporate social responsibility initiative. The initiative aims to tackle youth unemployment in... - April 13, 2017 - PROINSO
Prism Energy Services’ Wendy Simmons and QCAP’s Beth Ann Strollo Honored as Women of Distinction
Every year, the Woodward School selects two women for the Women of Distinction honor. This year, Prism Energy Services’ president, Wendy Simmons, and Quincy Community Action Programs’ CEO, Beth Ann Strollo, were honored. The award is designed to celebrate women who have strong business achievement and who have contributed greatly to the community. - April 13, 2017 - Prism Energy Services
ALLED Lighting Signs Fifth Dealership in Less Than One Year
ALLED Lighting is taking the car dealership market by storm! Within just the last year, ALLED has signed five car dealerships to convert their old, outdated lighting. - April 12, 2017 - ALLED, LLC
Agilyx Announces Management Changes
Agilyx Corporation announced today that Joseph Vaillancourt will assume the role of CEO in addition to his role as Chairman. Ross M. Patten, who has served as CEO since 2012, will remain on the Board of Directors and will transition to President. In addition, William Cooper, who has over 20 years... - April 12, 2017 - Agilyx
Matt Robertson Appointed Chief Commercial Officer
Synonymous with Growth, Synagro Taps Expansion Strategist. Synagro announced today that Matt Robertson has joined the company as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), to address capacity-building in commercial practice as the company continues to undergo rapid growth in communities and commercial industries throughout North America. - April 05, 2017 - Synagro Technologies, Inc.
Lyrics for Lucas Foundation to Host Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Playground
On April 22, 2017, the Lyrics for Lucas Foundation will be hosting a musical tribute and celebration in support of the Where Angels Play Foundation and Lucas’ gift to the Garden Friends Learning Center in Sayreville, NJ. The event will be a day of celebration and remembrance for Lucas... - April 05, 2017 - Eneractive Solutions
Synagro Submits Building Permit for Slate Belt Heat Recovery Project
Synagro, today, requested a building permit to develop its Slate Belt Heat Recovery Center tying directly into the Green Knight Energy Center and within the township’s solid waste zone. The facility, which would dry biosolids to create a Class A pellet that can be used as a fertilizer or a... - April 04, 2017 - Synagro Technologies, Inc.
SolarCraft Brings Solar Power to Hog Island Oyster Company - The Sun Shines on Acclaimed West Marin Oyster Company
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 90 kW DC solar installation at the very popular Hog Island Oyster Company on scenic Tamales Bay in Marshall, CA. The West Marin County oyster farm now powers over 85% of its operations and retail oyster bar with clean,... - March 31, 2017 - SolarCraft
Synagro to Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Maintain the Hamilton, Ontario Biosolids Project
Synagro Technologies, Inc. announced today that the Harbour City Solutions consortium signed a contract to design, build, finance, operate and maintain (DBFOM) a biosolids management project for the City of Hamilton, Ontario. Synagro is the lead member and majority equity holder in Harbour City... - March 30, 2017 - Synagro Technologies, Inc.
Rain Bird Joins Forces with Golf Environment Organization (GEO)
Rain Bird has partnered with international non-profit, the Golf Environment Organization (GEO). This relationship will build upon the two organizations’ shared interest in creating a stronger, more sustainable future for the entire golf industry. “This new, globally relevant... - March 30, 2017 - Rain Bird
ERCOT 2017 Spring Quarter Outlook
LCG just released a new report that extends the analysis to the 2017 spring season (March through May). - March 29, 2017 - LCG Consulting
Lightship Works Vp Talks Transforming Data Collection in Field Research
Paper to be presented at the National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) conference on March 30. - March 29, 2017 - Lightship Works Inc.
Novara GeoSolutions, LLC Appoints a New Director of Sales
Additional sales support will help clients quickly implement geospatial and asset management solutions. - March 28, 2017 - Novara GeoSolutions
Tyrrell Products and Virtual Extension Cooperate to Offer Revolutionary Wireless DALI Extension to Tridium Niagara
Harnessing IoT flexibility for wireless control of thousands of DALI luminaires with the most powerful BMS platform. - March 28, 2017 - Virtual Extension
EcoMark Solar Acquires Leading Colorado Springs Installer
EcoMark Solar of Denver recently acquired McDonald Solar and Wind, Inc., a leading solar energy installation company in Colorado Springs. Purchase price was not disclosed. “We have partnered with McDonald since we began designing and installing systems in Colorado Springs about 18 months... - March 25, 2017 - EcoMark Solar
Atlanta Athletic Club Saves Money and Gains Control by Converting to Rain Bird’s Integrated Control (IC) System
Throughout 2016, the Atlanta Athletic Club enhanced and upgraded its Highlands Golf Course using a plan developed by Golf Course Architect Rees Jones. As a part of the course’s renovation, the club upgraded its previous Rain Bird block irrigation system to Rain Bird’s... - March 25, 2017 - Rain Bird
Apex Companies Appoints David Fabianski as Chief Executive Officer
Apex's new CEO brings authentic, inspirational leadership style, strategic vision and organizational success to position firm for greater growth and productivity. - March 24, 2017 - Apex Companies, LLC
WegoWise Joins GRESB as a Real Estate Premier Partner and Data and Service Provider
North America’s Leading Energy Benchmarking and Building Analytics Provider Now Available to Over 250 GRESB Members - March 24, 2017 - WegoWise
African Utility Week to Focus on Whether PPPs Are the Solution to Africa’s Water Struggles
South Africa’s National Water Week kicks off on Monday, 20 March while globally World Water Day is celebrated on Wednesday, 22 March. In the informal settlement of Langrug in Franschhoek, an innovative wastewater treatment project is changing the lives of the community for the better while... - March 19, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Huawei Platinum Sponsor at African Utility Week and Will Co-Locate the Huawei Power Summit in Cape Town in May
Huawei, the well-known global information and telecommunication giant, has signed a platinum sponsorship with African Utility Week, the leading conference and trade exhibition for African power, energy and water professionals, taking place from 16-18 May 2017 in Cape Town. The company will also be... - March 18, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
BVG Associates Further Strengthens Team
Technology, asset management and commercial expert Neil Douglas joins the BVGA team. - March 17, 2017 - BVG Associates
KPMG to Take the Lead with Industry Solutions at African Utility Week
With the firm’s goal to focus on "future proofing" in an effort to prepare for both foreseeable and unforeseeable forces that are fundamentally changing the power and utilities industry, KPMG has taken up a diamond sponsorship opportunity at the 2017 African Utility Week. This is... - March 16, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Lake Cable Winning with Customized CableM8 Distribution System for Security Industry, All-in-One Product Comes to ISC West
Lake Cable, a 4th generation wire and cable manufacturer, has built a powerful solution for cable distribution with its new CableM8 system. Now Lake Cable’s groundbreaking product is getting a fresh spin with customization exclusively for the security market. - March 15, 2017 - Lake Cable
San Diego Solar Company Semper Solaris Sets Records for SunPower Awards
Semper Solaris wins the Residential National Top Producer of the Year and the Residential National Dealer of the Year from SunPower. - March 13, 2017 - Semper Solaris
Fisher Auto Parts Goes Solar, Helping Virginia Get on the Renewable Energy Map
Fisher Auto Parts, one of the largest regional auto parts distribution and marketing organizations in North America, announced today that the installation of a 63.7 kW photovoltaic solar energy system has been completed at their Staunton, VA headquarters. The goal of the system is to enable the... - March 10, 2017 - Sun Tribe Solar
ESA Renewables Announces Construction of New Solar Farm in South Carolina
The new solar project will occupy 88 acres off Atomic Road in Beech Island and generate approximately 23,100 megawatt hours annually. - March 10, 2017 - ESA Renewables
Solar FlexRack to Attend Solar Power Colorado 2017 Conference
On March 13th-15th, SFR will meet with other solar industry professionals about their TDP Turnkey Solar Trackers and other industry innovations. - March 10, 2017 - Solar FlexRack
Plumbing Leaks Waste Billions
For Fix a Leak Week March 20-26, FloLogic Offers Leak Prevention Advice - March 08, 2017 - FloLogic
Upsolar Signs Sponsorship Agreement with Fukuoka Softbank Hawks Baseball Team
Upsolar Japan K.K., a Japanese Subsidiary of Upsolar Group that specializes in solar PV (located in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo and represented by Managing Director of Asia Pacific Region, Roy Li) recently signed an official sponsorship agreement with Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks (Hawks), a renowned Japanese... - March 08, 2017 - Upsolar