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Carolyn Maloney Named Channel Marketing Manager for Rain Bird’s Golf Division
Rain Bird’s Golf Division has named Carolyn Maloney as its new channel marketing manager. In her new role, Maloney will be responsible for managing marketing communications, segmentation strategy, data analytics and strategic marketing plans for Rain Bird Golf. She will also work with Rain... - September 10, 2016 - Rain Bird
New TLF Series Twist Lock Fittings from Rain Bird - Simplify Drip Tubing Installation
Flexible, reliable and easy to install, Rain Bird’s dripline and drip tubing products have been at the heart of efficient drip irrigation installations for decades. Now, Rain Bird is making dripline and tubing installations even easier by introducing new TLF Series Twist Lock Fittings. - September 10, 2016 - Rain Bird
Spotlight on Regional Achievements as East African Power Industry Awards Finalists Are Announced
Kenya Power, Eskom Uganda, the Nile Basin Initiative, Songas and Ethiopian Electric Power are just some of the region’s leading lights in the power industry that are finalists in this year’s East African Power Industry Awards that will take place during the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) on 21 September at the Hilton Hotel in Nairobi. - September 10, 2016 - Future Energy East Africa
Bentek Introduces Commercial Balance of System Product Line Additions at SPI 2016 in Las Vegas
Bentek, with over 30 years of design and manufacturing experience in a broad range of both AC and DC OEM power distribution products for the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar PV marketplaces, announces it will display several new Balance of System products in booth #1223 at the Solar... - September 09, 2016 - Bentek Corporation
New Wind Technology to Power the Developing World
Aris Wind presents at United Nations. - September 08, 2016 - Aris Wind
Innovative, Interactive WAPIC Programme in Lagos in November Reflects Nigeria’s Dynamic Energy Industry
WAPIC, a long-running, regional conference and exhibition, will return to Lagos in November with an innovative and interactive programme that reflects the dynamic energy landscape of the region and will once again attract some 2000 power professionals, high-level experts and industry stalwarts at the 13th edition of the event. - September 08, 2016 - Future Energy Nigeria
TEAM Helps Greggs to Identify Hundreds of Thousands of Pounds in Billing Errors
Greggs has been using TEAM’s Sigma Software for the last six years and it’s helped identify hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of billing errors. - September 03, 2016 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
CNBC Africa to Broadcast EAPIC Ministerial Opening Session in Nairobi in September
Leading television news channel CNBC Africa will broadcast the ministerial opening session of the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) that is taking place on 21 September in Nairobi. The energy ministries from six East African countries: Kenya, Somaliland, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania,... - September 02, 2016 - Future Energy East Africa
Connect-Air Upgrades the Installer Experience at The NECA Show in Boston
Connect-Air, an expert in the manufacturing and design of HVAC and building automation control cables, is excited to showcase an innovation in cable distribution that can rapidly enhance the productivity of electrical contractors during installs. Through the company’s partnership with Lake Cable, contractors attending this year’s National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Show in Boston will be able to get an up close view of the CableM8, an all-in-one cable distribution system. - August 31, 2016 - Lake Cable
Global Wind Power Market Order Intake Up 15% Since 2015
MAKE's Global Wind Power Market Outlook Update Q3/2016 argues that policy clarity in several key global markets since June has impacted growth projections both positively and negatively in those markets. However, the adjustments will balance out over the 10-year outlook, with a net upgrade of less than 600MW. - August 26, 2016 - MAKE
SolarCraft Completes Solar Panel Install at Marin Tennis Club - San Rafael Tennis Club Goes Solar and Saves Money
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 50.7 kW DC solar panel installation at the Marin Tennis Club in San Rafael, CA. The new system offsets their utility bill by 93%, and now powers the Club with clean, sustainable solar energy, saving them thousands in energy fees every year. - August 25, 2016 - SolarCraft
Novara GeoSolutions, LLC. Promotes Neal O’Driscoll as Its New President
Clients can expect increased project collaboration and new Esri-based geospatial solutions. Novara GeoSolutions, LLC. (Novara) today has announced it has promoted Neal O’Driscoll as its new president. O’Driscoll will be responsible for overseeing all of Novara’s strategic direction, diversified geospatial offerings through collaboration with CHA Consulting, Inc. (CHA). - August 25, 2016 - Novara GeoSolutions
Kalkitech Will be at the Pac World Conference in Raleigh, NC
Kalki Communication Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Kalkitech), a leading technology company providing communication and optimization solutions for the Smart Grid, will be participating at the Protection, Automation & Control (PAC) World Conference in Booth 13, to be held at the Raleigh Convention... - August 25, 2016 - Kalki Communication Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Contaminated Site Causing Heartburn from Acidic Conditions? A Raleigh-Based Firm Has Patented the Antacid.
Solutions-IES, Inc., (SIES) a Raleigh-based environmental engineering company, has obtained United States Patent No. 9,393,602. The invention provides a safe, low-cost, effective method for the remediation of contaminated subsurface environmental media that require increasing or maintaining pH to... - August 21, 2016 - Solutions-IES, Inc.
NEOSUN Energy and Oklin Announce Joint Moroccan Solar Venture
NEOSUN Energy and Oklin International are teaming up to combat two of the world’s most pressing environmental issues: overcrowded landfills and climate change. Through an innovative combination of solar energy and composting technology, NEOSUN Energy projects promise to deliver nutrient-rich... - August 19, 2016 - NEOSUN Energy
US Lighting Group’s High-Efficiency BH4 Bulb is Now Listed on the LED Lighting Facts Website
US Lighting Group is pleased to announce that their high-efficacy BH4 LED bulb was recently approved to be listed on the Department of Energy’s LED Lighting Facts website. This website showcases LED lighting products that have proven to be efficient, high-quality, and long-lasting. - August 19, 2016 - US Lighting Group
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. Has Delivered a Hypochlorous Acid Water Ionizer to Taiwanese Firm
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has completed an ECA-1 Hypochlorous Acid generator sale to Muise Lab, Ltd., Xinbei City, Taiwan. The Hypochlorous acid production equipment will be used to demonstrate Green technologies for Medical, Agriculture, and Food Service industries. - August 18, 2016 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
Safe-T-Cover Announces New Rep: REPCOR
Safe-T-Cover announces their strategic alliance with REPCOR as manufacturer's representative for the Northern California and Northern Nevada territories. Repcor is an industry leading representative in the Plumbing, Waterworks, Irrigation and Fire segments, and is an excellent addition to the... - August 17, 2016 - Safe-T-Cover
Global Sports Venues Choose Rain Bird to Help Create Beautiful Water-Efficient Spaces in Brazil
Rain Bird Corporation is excited to have been selected as the irrigation system partner for 13 newly constructed multi-sport and green-space venues in and around Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With a focus on sustainability and Rain Bird’s commitment to The Intelligent Use of Water™, these new venues offer the world’s best soccer, hockey and rugby player’s superior field conditions. Fans also get to enjoy beautiful, water-efficient green spaces in various sports complexes and city parks throughout. - August 15, 2016 - Rain Bird
greeNEWit Joins Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (MDHCD) as an Approved Energy Auditor
Recently named the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2016 ENERGY STAR® Contractor of the Year, greeNEWit is available to start providing multifamily energy audits and retrofits for affordable rental housing. - August 13, 2016 - greeNEWit
Solar FlexRack to Exhibit at Solar Power International 2016
Solar FlexRack’s latest products will be on display at Solar Power International 2016 in the North Hall, Booth #923. - August 13, 2016 - Solar FlexRack
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation for Congregation Beth Shalom; The Sun Shines on Napa Valley Synagogue
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 35 kW solar panel system at Congregation Beth Shalom in Napa, CA. Designed and built by SolarCraft, the Napa Synagogue’s photovoltaic system will reduce their carbon footprint while saving thousands in utility costs in the years to come. - August 12, 2016 - SolarCraft
Clean Footprint Recognized for Providing Jobs and Clean Energy in Maryland, Massachusetts, and Florida
The Solar Power World Top 500 Solar Contractors List includes Cape Canaveral-based solar firm, which scaled to the rank of #107 in 2016 from #477 in 2015. - August 12, 2016 - Clean Footprint
Six East African Energy Ministries to Address EAPIC in Nairobi in September
The energy ministries from six East African countries: Kenya, Somaliland, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, including two ministers, are confirmed to address the opening address at the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) on 21 September in Nairobi. - August 10, 2016 - Future Energy East Africa
Evluma AreaMax LED Luminaire Receives IDA Seal of Approval
Warm CCT AreaMax LED luminaires with full cut-off lens approved for light pollution sensitive applications. - August 10, 2016 - Evluma LED Lighting
US Lighting Group Announces a New Addition to Their Growing Family
The Cleveland-based LED lighting manufacturer, US Lighting Group, has just announced a new distribution partnership with Mid-South LED. - August 05, 2016 - US Lighting Group
TEAM Awarded Supplier Status on Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 8 Framework
TEAM awarded supplier status on Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 8 Framework For Software as a Service (SaaS). - August 05, 2016 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
Kalkitech Will be at the 46th CIGRE – 2016 in Paris, France
Kalki Communication Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Kalkitech), a leading technology company providing communication and optimization solutions for the Smart Grid, will be participating at the CIGRE – International Council on Large Electric Systems in stall N161, to be held at the Palais des Congrès in Paris, France between 22 and 26 August, 2016. - July 28, 2016 - Kalki Communication Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Registration Opens for GRC Annual Meeting & GEA Geothermal Energy Expo
Special deals for early birds and students at prestigious geothermal energy event. - July 27, 2016 - Geothermal Resources Council
TEAM Explains What the P272 Regulation Means to Businesses
TEAM's Bureau Manager, Scott Tomsett is an expert on the utilities industry and holds courses about managing your utility suppliers. Here he explains the how the P272 regulatory change will change the way business consume energy at peak times. - July 22, 2016 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
HOMER International Microgrid Conference Keynote Speaker Announced: Audrey Zibelman, Chair of New York State Public Service Commission
HOMER Energy announced that Audrey Zibelman, Chair of the New York State Public Service Commission, will be the keynote speaker at the HOMER International Microgrid Conference 2016 in New York City. The conference will feature two days of high-quality presentations on the state of the art in microgrid deployments and planning, with a strong focus on the practical challenges and solutions in microgrids today. - July 22, 2016 - HOMER Energy, LLC
Florida’s Toxic Algae Blooms: Could This Happen in North Carolina?
The recent toxic algae problems in Florida have generated widespread media attention and led many to ask “what’s going on?” The blooms on the east coast of Florida began in May as algal blooms in the nutrient enriched Lake Okeechobee, then moved down the St. Lucie River to the estuary and ultimately to Florida’s “Treasure Coast” as a result water releases by the Corps of Engineers. Could the same thing happen to North Carolina's coastline? It's possible. - July 20, 2016 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
SolarCraft Appoints New President/CEO - North Bay Solar Energy Leader Sees Very Bright Future
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft, a leader in solar electric and solar pool heating system installation, announced today the appointment of Avner Daabul as the new President/CEO. Mr. Daabul brings more than 20 years of leadership and experience in the electrical and renewable energy field to his new role having previously served as Director of Operations at SolarCraft. - July 19, 2016 - SolarCraft
TEAM Customers Shortlisted at The Green Gown Awards 2016
Congratulations to the TEAM customers who are among this year’s finalists for the prestigious Green Gown Awards 2016. - July 19, 2016 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
US Lighting Group to Appear at Next Week’s RNC in Cleveland
The Trump organization has personally invited Paul Spivak, CEO of US Lighting Group, to appear at next week’s Republican National Convention after a member of the Trump team met with Mr. Spivak and his team at their Eastlake, Ohio facility a few weeks ago. - July 15, 2016 - US Lighting Group
Powersoft Announce the Delivery of Their Latest Version of Their Power Industry Software Includes Historical Import Capabilities for Settlement Software Module Customers
Powersoft, a cloud-based solution provider of PPA contract settlement software, announced today the delivery of the latest version of their power industry settlement software for existing customers. The newest version now supports historical production import capabilities. Powersoft provides a... - July 15, 2016 - Powersoft LLC
Yaskawa – Solectria Solar Inverters Chosen for Iowa’s Largest Utility-Scale Solar Project
Yaskawa - Solectria Solar, the leading U.S. commercial PV inverter manufacturer, announced at Intersolar North America today that its transformerless three-phase inverters were chosen for Central Iowa Power Cooperative’s (CIPCO) utility-scale solar project that spans five sites across its... - July 15, 2016 - Yaskawa - Solectria Solar
Intelligen.Energy Expanding Into Grafton to Help Educate About Solar
Intelligen.Energy announced today that they will now be servicing Grafton in response to recent demand. With this move, homeowners will have access to free local solar consultants who can educate about the particulars of installing solar. “We’re very excited to offer our services to... - July 15, 2016 - Intelligen.Energy
Whitman Construction Expands Solar Offering with SunTegra® Shingles
SunTegra and Whitman Construction partner to provide the aesthetically-preferred solar roof system to residential customers. - July 08, 2016 - SunTegra
Solar Induced CAISO Power Plant Cycling Up 400%
New research by Renewable Impacts LLC, covering CAISO power plant cycling, revealed that solar induced cycling of fossil fueled plants increased 400% between 2011 and 2013. - July 06, 2016 - Renewable Impacts LLC
Yaskawa – Solectria Solar Adds Premium Features and Options to Advanced String Combiners
Yaskawa - Solectria Solar, the leading U.S. commercial PV inverter manufacturer, announced today that premium features and options have been added to its DISCOM and ARCCOM string combiner lines. The combiners have gone through Highly Accelerated Lifetime Testing (HALT) guaranteeing all components... - July 01, 2016 - Yaskawa - Solectria Solar
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. Has Delivered a Biodiesel Plant to the Northern Grains Co-Op
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has completed a B-500 Biodiesel plant sale to the Northern Grains Co-op, Belize. The Biodiesel production equipment will be used to recycle soybean oil and produce Biodiesel for Belize. - July 01, 2016 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
Strong Focus on Geothermal at EAPIC in Nairobi in September
During the EAPIC conference in Nairobi in September there will be a strong focus on geothermal, including sessions on geothermal business models for the region. - June 30, 2016 - Future Energy East Africa
America Green Has Partnered with Groupon
America Green announces they are on Groupon in the following markets: New York, NY Los Angeles, CA Miami, FL Portland, OR Philadelphia, PA Las Vegas, NV Baltimore, MD America Green aims to reach more homeowners and business owners via Groupon. This Solar Provider’s goal is to reach as many... - June 29, 2016 - SOLAREUM
Kasco CertiSafe Water Circulator Receives NSF Certification
Kasco Marine, Inc. announces that NSF has tested and certified the Kasco CertiSafe Circulator for use in municipal potable water containments. The CertiSafe water Circulator was tested and certified by NSF International under ANSI/NSF Standard 61 as a municipal drinking water reservoir and water... - June 29, 2016 - Kasco Marine
HPNow Selected for EUR 400,000 Investment by Innovation Fund Denmark
HPNow has been selected by Innovation Fund Denmark’s highly competitive Innobooster program for a DKK 2.9M (EUR 400,000) investment for the development of its sustainable water purification technology. - June 28, 2016 - HPNow
Inexhaustible Demolishes Barriers Inhibiting U.S. Offshore Wind Energy Development
Inexhaustible announces a Patent Pending method of over-the-water electricity transport that dramatically improves offshore wind energy economics while protecting the natural beauty of seacoast environments by mitigating the cost of distance from shore. - June 27, 2016 - Inexhaustible
Solar FlexRack Presenting at Intersolar North America
Steve Daniel, Solar FlexRack’s Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing will be presenting at Intersolar North America. - June 24, 2016 - Solar FlexRack
Deadline Nears for Global Geothermal Awards
Nominations for the annual GRC Awards to be submitted by June 24. - June 24, 2016 - Geothermal Resources Council
Houston-Based KW Solar Innovates to Reduce Soft Costs
KW Solar, a Houston-based solar panel provider and installation company, utilize home-grown technology to streamline workflow and internal processes. This emphasis on soft cost reduction is unique in the residential solar energy industry, where traditionally-run construction companies lack the technical savvy to systematize and automate internal processes. KW Solar sees soft cost reduction as the best opportunity for staying competitive, as other costs of delivery will remain static or increase. - June 23, 2016 - KW Solar