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P2 Energy Solutions Appoints J. Scott Lockhart as Chief Executive Officer
Lockhart will lead P2's energy-sector software and geospatial data businesses. - February 14, 2017 - P2 Energy Solutions
African Utility Week's Water Focus: Cape Town’s Water Restrictions – Restricting or a Necessary, New Way of Life?
The drought that has impacted many regions within South Africa for a considerable length of time now has exposed the poor, or lack of, water management (monitoring and control) ability of many water institutions. - February 09, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Synagro Secures 5 Year Contract Extension to Provide Waterbury, CT and Surrounding Communities with State of the Art Biosolids Management Services
Synagro Technologies, Inc., the largest recycler of biosolids and organic by-products in North America, is pleased to announce it has secured a new five year contract, with the option for 3 extension years, with the City of Waterbury, CT for management of biosolids using thermal reduction... - February 08, 2017 - Synagro Technologies, Inc.
2017 Geothermal Resources Council Scholarships Announced
Total of $15,000 in educational awards to be given to six students in the global geothermal energy community. - February 08, 2017 - Geothermal Resources Council
Global Renewables Investments Signs Its First PPA In Iran for a 10 MW Solar Project
On January 29th 2017 Global Renewables Investments together with their local joint venture partner SheedSun Co attended an official ceremony at SUNA headquarters at the Ministry of Energy to sign their first Power Purchase Agreement, the culmination of months of work, negotiation and collaboration. - February 04, 2017 - Global Renewables Investments B.V.
Solar FlexRack Names John Dunham Sales Executive
Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and solar tracking solutions, announced the hiring of John Dunham as Senior Sales Executive for the Pacific region. As the key point of contact between Solar FlexRack and its customers,... - February 02, 2017 - Solar FlexRack
Solar FlexRack Names Staci Lombardo as Marketing Manager
Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and solar tracking solutions, announced the hiring of Staci Lombardo as Marketing Manager in the fourth quarter of 2016. Lombardo will be working in conjunction with sales to develop and... - February 02, 2017 - Solar FlexRack
Solar FlexRack Racking Solution Installed in Michigan’s Largest Solar Electric Power Plant
This 58-megawatt utility-owned power plant consists of two solar systems and has been installed using Solar FlexRack's G3-X smart fixed-tilt solar racking solution. - February 02, 2017 - Solar FlexRack
Ecomark Solar Urges Government to Get Out of Way for Industry Growth
EcoMark Solar is urging the government to eliminate tariffs on solar energy products coming in to the U.S. from overseas. - January 29, 2017 - EcoMark Solar
Geothermal Resources Council Welcomes New President
Maria Richards is new President of the GRC. - January 28, 2017 - Geothermal Resources Council
African Utility Week to Host Launch of YEPP for Young Power Pros and Graduates Wishing to Solve Africa’s Energy Challenges
Africa Internship Academy has already begun its monthly gatherings in Ghana and is looking to roll out more offices in many African cities by end of the first half of 2017. - January 25, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
GRC 2017 Annual Meeting Announced - Call for Papers Issued
Geothermal Resources Council Annual Meeting will be held Oct. 1-4 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Theme is “Geothermal Energy - Power to do More.” - January 21, 2017 - Geothermal Resources Council
Agilyx Developing First Styrene Monomer Production Facility Using Its Proprietary Commercial Pyrolysis System
Agilyx Corporation announces that it has secured project financing and is proceeding with the construction of a 10 TPD production facility near Portland, Oregon that converts polystyrene (foam cups, packaging materials, and Styrofoam) into styrene monomer. With this project development launch,... - January 19, 2017 - Agilyx
Another Successful iPAD Cameroon in Yaoundé as Event Evolves Into Future Energy Central Africa
iPAD Cameroon Energy Infrastructure Forum is to re-launch in 2017 as Future Energy Central Africa, a regional conference that will drive regional power growth. - January 19, 2017 - iPAD Cameroon Energy Infrastructure Forum
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Hosted by Sky Management Services to Celebrate Operation of Solar Rooftop Project
To commemorate the commercial operation of a 1.5MW solar rooftop installation in Wall Township, NJ. - January 18, 2017 - Eneractive Solutions
TEAM Energy - What You've Missed in 2016
A host of developments during 2016 including TEAM Sigma Cloud, gaining supplier status on the CCS G Cloud 8 Framework, plus more... its been a productive year at TEAM. - January 18, 2017 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
GSS Chinese Battery Manufacturer Releases the New Version 4 Solar Power Bank with Extra Solar Panels
Chinese battery manufacturer Good Sunshine Tech launched a new version IV solar charger, at GSS convension on December 25th, 2016. The solar-powered charger is portable and compatible with a lot of mobile devices like, smartphones, iPads, MP4, camera, GoPros, Portable speakers, GPS systems and... - January 17, 2017 - Good Sunshine Electronic Tech
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at Robert Young Estate Vineyards & Winery - Sun Shines on Alexander Valley Vineyard
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 190 kW solar electric panel system at Robert Young Estate Vineyards & Winery in Geyserville, CA. This historic Alexander Valley property is now powered by renewable, clean energy while enjoying lower utility costs. - January 13, 2017 - SolarCraft
Morningstar Launches New ProStar™ Solar Charge Controller
Morningstar is pleased to announce the release of its new third generation ProStar™ PWM solar charge controller. The controller’s features have been upgraded, while maintaining the same price, quality and form factor of previous ProStar models that have been installed in over 100 countries in the world’s harshest environments since 1995. - January 12, 2017 - Morningstar Corporation
Hannah Solar Government Services Helps the Department of Veteran Affairs Reach Their Renewable Energy Goals
Charleston, SC- Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Hannah Solar Government Services (HSGS) has been awarded contracts by the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to install a 167.96 DC kilowatt solar photovoltaic (PV) parking canopy at the VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center in... - January 05, 2017 - Hannah Solar Government Services
Quincy Youth Hockey Arena Lights Up the Ice with New LEDs
Prism Energy Services and LaMar Lighting helped Quincy Youth Hockey, a year-round youth hockey arena based in Quincy, MA, retrofit its arena with LED lighting. The arena that is a home to a variety of hockey programs for children all over the South Shore had not changed its lighting in over five years. The arena is expected to reduce its energy consumption by 140,750 kWh and save $11,000 on its energy bills every year. - December 22, 2016 - Prism Energy Services
Sammons Renewable Energy Leads $241 Million Solar Cash Equity Transaction with SolarCity
SolarCity (SCTY) completes cash equity transaction with Sammons Renewable Energy. Sammons Renewable Energy announced the transaction, describing the investment in a SolarCity portfolio including 26,000 home residential systems and 19 commercial and industrial solar projects. - December 21, 2016 - Sammons Enterprises
Get More Profits on Solar Projects with a Revolutionary Field Service Management App
A revolutionary new field service management app SunSight, is empowering Solar installer companies to get more profits from each new solar installation. - December 21, 2016 - SunSight
New Training Course Available - Meter Readings
The Meter Readings course is the latest addition to the TEAM Online Training Academy. Learn how to add, upload, export and delete meter readings in a Non-Periodic Channel. - December 17, 2016 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
Rain Bird's New LNK WiFi Module Offers Remote Irrigation System Access
Plug-in device and mobile app provide simple irrigation management and automatic weather-based scheduling adjustments - December 14, 2016 - Rain Bird
e-Time Energy Introduces Clear Horizon WonderFilm and Clear Horizon 70 at The International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off. Now Available to Select Dealers.
E-Time Energy, a leader in the burgeoning nano-coating industry introduced 2 new window films at The International Window Film Conference, held in San Antonio, Texas. - December 11, 2016 - e-Time Energy
African Utility Week Returns to Cape Town in May and Showcases How Community Scale Projects Are the Continent’s Energy Future
The 17th annual African Utility Week is the leading conference and trade exhibition for African power, energy and water professionals and takes place from 16-18 May 2017 at the CTICC in Cape Town. - December 10, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Synagro Expands Its Composting Portfolio with the Acquisition of Nursery Products in Southern California
Through a combination of environmentally sustainable and industry best practices, their collective CA and AZ facilities will deliver superior customer service and produce quality compost products. - December 09, 2016 - Synagro Technologies, Inc.
The Great Lakes Water Utility Energy Challenge Launches
The innovative technology provided to water utilities will lower O&M costs and accelerate the shift to emission sensitive electricity. The Great Lakes Protection Fund and American Water Works Association are excited to announce the launch of The Water Utility Energy Challenge... - December 09, 2016 - Water Utility Energy Challenge
Crowdfunding Success of Kitemill
Kitemill opened a crowdfunding campaign. The aim is to attract new investors to the company, to make the company's environmental friendly solutions available soon enough for the commercial market. Thus far, investors have subscribed for close to four million NOK. The goal is between six and nine... - December 09, 2016 - Kitemill
Moonworks Expands Solar Offering with SunTegra® Shingles and Tiles
SunTegra (formerly known as Integrated Solar Technology or IST), a leading provider of integrated solar roof systems, is pleased to announce a partnership with Moonworks, a Rhode Island-based construction company that specializes in gutter helmet, roofing, windows and solar. Through this... - December 06, 2016 - SunTegra
EcoMark Solar Completes "Kilowatt Can Drive" for Rocky Mountain Human Service
EcoMark donated one food item for every kilowatt of solar the company sold during a two-week period and its employees also donated food and funds. - December 03, 2016 - EcoMark Solar
Yaskawa – Solectria Solar Industry Leading PV Inverters Deployed in Vermont’s First Municipality-Owned Solar Systems
Yaskawa - Solectria Solar, the leading U.S. commercial PV inverter manufacturer, announced today that its PVI 28TL and PVI 36TL inverters have been deployed in two solar systems in Vermont that are the first to be owned by town and village utilities. The Nebraska Valley and Waterhouse Solar Farms total 2.7MW. - December 03, 2016 - Yaskawa - Solectria Solar
Rain Bird Gives Back by Helping to Create the Lois Marrero Memorial Garden
Rain Bird is proud to support of the Tampa Police Department in creating the Lois Marrero Memorial Garden, opened October 11, 2016. - December 02, 2016 - Rain Bird
Heat Network Regulations Delayed Until 2017
The feasibility study and requirement to fit heat meters by December 2016 has been delayed until 2017 as part of the Heat Network Regulations. Find out more.. - December 02, 2016 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
greeNEWit’s OUR Schools Program Partners with Hot Spots and Education Foundation to Provide Environmental STEM to Baltimore Elementary Schools
Environmental literacy grants allow Baltimore elementary schools to receive free energy education. - December 01, 2016 - greeNEWit
Post-Election is a Great Time to Go Solar, Says EcoMark
Now is a great time for your home or business to go solar, says Alex Valdez of Denver-based EcoMark Solar. “We don’t know yet what, if any, changes this new President will make regarding solar energy,” Valdez explains. “However, the Federal tax credit, which had bi-partisan... - December 01, 2016 - EcoMark Solar
Solar FlexRack to Attend Solar Canada Annual Conference & Exposition in Toronto
Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and tracking solutions, announced today that Sasha Honsl, Solar FlexRack’s Director of Business Development, will be attending Solar Canada’s Annual Conference &... - December 01, 2016 - Solar FlexRack
2C Light Co. Ltd. and TK Corporation Sign MOU for Exclusive Supply of Electricity Generating Solar Fabric, SolFab™
After many years producing solar wearable technology products, 2C Light has been looking for a source of power that can be more highly integrated into fashion and other outdoor equipment. They found the solution in Korea. - November 30, 2016 - 2C Light Company Limited - self charging wearable technology
United Solutions Achieves a New Solution: Energy Efficiency
United Solutions, a manufacturer of high-quality plastic housewares, paint, office, and hardware products, has upgraded its Leominster, MA-based 170,000 square foot manufacturing facility to LED lighting. The company is expected to save over $60,000 a year with a project payback period of only 1.3 years. - November 30, 2016 - Prism Energy Services
Worcester Manufacturer Saves Money by Upgrading to LED Lighting
Walker Magnetics, a manufacturer of workholding, lifting, and material handling equipment, has upgraded to LED lighting. The company is expected to save over $10,000 a year with a project payback period of less than two years. - November 30, 2016 - Prism Energy Services
The Town of Lakeville Saves Money with Energy Efficiency
The Town of Lakeville, a residential community located 40 miles south of Boston, MA, worked with Prism Energy Services and the Department of Energy Resources to fund energy efficiency projects for the town’s municipal buildings. The town is expected to save $4,600 on annual energy costs. - November 29, 2016 - Prism Energy Services
Prism Energy Services Helps Unitarian Universalist Service Committee Strive for LEED Platinum
Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC), a non-profit organization that promotes human rights and social justice worldwide, upgraded its Cambridge headquarters to more energy efficient lighting and mechanical equipment in an effort to become LEED Platinum. UUSC is expected to save 116,349 kWh and $20,574.21 in energy costs annually. - November 29, 2016 - Prism Energy Services
Ghana Produces Big Winners at the West African Power Industry Awards in Lagos This Week
The third edition of the hugely successful West African Power Industry Awards took place at this year’s West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC) during a gala dinner where industry pioneers and projects were recognised and celebrated in eight different categories. - November 27, 2016 - Future Energy Nigeria
Help Shape the Future of Heat in Non-Domestic Buildings
The UK Government has a variety of strategies in place in order to help meet targets for reducing greenhouse gases including promoting Heat Networks, incentivising renewable heating and supporting energy efficiency. Help shape the future of heat in non-domestic buildings? Have your say with the BEIS consultation which ends 27th January 2017. - November 26, 2016 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
SunTegra Teams Up with Brookside Development to Offer "Solar Roofs" in Connecticut
SunTegra partners with Brookside Development to provide turnkey solar roofing solutions in CT. First Installation Receives “The Best Green Energy Efficient Home” Award in the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Connecticut’s 2016 Home Building Industry Awards. - November 22, 2016 - SunTegra
TEAM Customers Announced as Green Gown Awards 2016 Winners
TEAM are proud to announce that customers University of Oxford and the University of the West of England scooped prestigious awards at the EAUC Green Gown Awards 2016 - November 21, 2016 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
Spotlight on Regional Achievements as West African Power Industry Awards Finalists Are Announced
Genesis Energy, Aggreko, GRIDCo, Eko Disco and several innovative renewable projects are just some of the who’s who in the region’s energy industry who have made the coveted list of finalists for the upcoming West African Power Industry Awards. The third edition of the hugely... - November 19, 2016 - Future Energy Nigeria
SolarCraft Installs Solar Power for St. James Catholic Church of Petaluma - North Bay Church Saves Thousands with Solar Electricity
Sonoma and Novato-based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 26 kW solar panel system at St. James Church of Petaluma, CA. Designed and built by SolarCraft, the North Bay Church’s system will reduce their carbon footprint and offset almost 100% of their PG&E usage. - November 18, 2016 - SolarCraft
Energy ONE Solar is Now Introducing Creative Solar Panels for the World
Energy ONE Solar in Kansas City now introduces creative and innovative solar panels for homeowners to encourage harnessing the power of the Sun. - November 18, 2016 - EnergyOne LLC