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SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at Nova Group - Napa Engineering & Construction Firm Now Powered by the Sun
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 187 kW solar panel installation at Nova Group in Napa, CA. The solar panel system will provide over a 90% reduction in their power bills, saving the company $2 million dollars in energy fees over the next 20 years. - March 31, 2016 - SolarCraft
Atlas Copco Appoints A10 Compressed Air Services as Authorized Distributor
Representation includes entire South Carolina market. - March 31, 2016 - A10 Compressed Air Services
First Installation Completed with Solar FlexRack's New Ballasted Solution
The first installation of Solar FlexRack's new ballasted solution has been completed by Turning Mill Energy. - March 30, 2016 - Solar FlexRack
Lake Cable Evolves the CableM8 Cable Distribution System
Major update of CableM8 to make debut at ISC West show in Las Vegas. Lake Cable, one of the top wire and cable manufacturers in the country, is launching a major update to its CableM8 Cable Distribution System aimed at dramatically improving the installation process. - March 23, 2016 - Lake Cable
Solar Costa Rica is Ready for New Solar Program in Costa Rica
Aresep has announced net metering prices alowing solar projects to move forward after over a year with net metering projects halted. The new prices will provide income for the power companies while still making solar energy a viable investment. - March 21, 2016 - Solar Costa Rica
IMR Test Labs – Lansing Acquires KEYENCE VHX-5000 Microscope
IMR Test Labs now offers metallurgical services using a KEYENCE VHX-5000 microscope at their Lansing, NY location. The VHX-5000 allows IMR to provide enhanced, 3D, free-angle imaging at magnifications previously not available, providing you with more accurate measurements and photomicrographs of... - March 21, 2016 - IMR Test Labs
Green Alternative Systems Announces Expansion Into CNG and Alternative Fuel Options
A flood of scientific articles point to the dangers greenhouse gases pose to the environment, especially the emissions created by vehicles. Alternative fuel options are more popular than ever, both with the federal government and consumers. - March 19, 2016 - Green Alternative Systems
Climate-KIC Nominated for Two 2016 Guardian Awards
Climate-KIC, the EU’s main climate innovation initiative, has been shortlisted in the Communicating Sustainability and Collaboration categories of the 2016 Guardian Sustainable Business Awards. - March 18, 2016 - Climate-KIC
SolarCraft Brings Solar Power to Cloverleaf Ranch - Sun Shines on Celebrated Sonoma County Camp
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of solar panels at Cloverleaf Ranch in Santa Rosa, CA. Located on 160 acres of oak tree dotted hills and grazing land in Sonoma County, the camp is now powered by renewable energy, saving the environment from 22 tons of carbon emissions every year. - March 15, 2016 - SolarCraft
African Utility Week's Innovation Hub Calls for Innovators and Inventors in the Energy and Water Industry
Twenty SMEs, start-ups and young innovators will be given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase their new development or invention for the power and water industry at the Innovation Hub taking place during the upcoming African Utility Week in Cape Town from 17-19 May. - March 14, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
The Weidt Group’s David Eijadi and Tom McDougall to Retire in April
Principals at Energy and Software Consulting Firm Position Top Firm Executives for Success in Transition. - March 12, 2016 - The Weidt Group
Utility Bills Slashed by 90% with EnergyONE Solar Panels in Kansas City
EnergyONE solar panels have proved to reduce utility bills by 80-90%. The company uses 100 percent American-made most advanced solar panels and offers a two year Solar Service Plus Maintenance Plan. - March 11, 2016 - EnergyOne LLC
Kasco Welcomes Lee Wilson to Sales Team
Kasco is pleased to announce and welcome aquatic biologist Lee Wilson as the newest member of their experienced sales team. Based out of South Carolina, Lee is responsible for maintaining and initiating customer relationships in the southeast region of the United States, contributing to new product... - March 11, 2016 - Kasco Marine
Heat Network Regulations 2014 - Act Now and Avoid Fines
Many landlords are failing to comply with new Heat Network Regulations 2014 because of a lack of awareness. Find out why landlords need to act now. - March 10, 2016 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
The Gas to Health Initiative Announces the Launch of Its New Website
The Nigerian health charity Gas to Health Initiative officially announces the launch of its updated website. - March 08, 2016 - Gas to Health Initiative
greeNEWit of Columbia, Maryland Named U.S. Chamber Blue Ribbon Small Business Award Winner
greeNEWit Named a Top Business in America by U.S. Chamber - March 05, 2016 - greeNEWit
African Utility Week Platinum Sponsor Accenture: "Allow Private Sector to Take Part in Utility Projects"
“I’d like to see an increased uptake of As-A-Service models as this allows utilities to leverage private capital to achieve service delivery outcomes by allowing private players to share in the risk and reward related to projects,” this is according to Melusi Maposa,... - March 05, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System for Cloverdale Unified School District - Sonoma County School Reduces Utility Bill and Saves Money
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of solar panels on at Washington Middle School in the Cloverdale Unified School District (CUSD), Cloverdale, CA. The new 102 kW photovoltaic system will reduce their utility grid demand while saving the school district thousands in energy fees every year. - March 03, 2016 - SolarCraft
African Utility Week Industry Awards: Celebrating African Projects and People Solving the Continent’s Energy Challenges
This year’s African Utility Week Industry Awards will once again honour pioneering utilities, projects and people in the energy and water industry on the continent. - March 03, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
The Source Group Joins Apex Companies
Leading Environmental Firm’s 3rd Acquisition in 6 Months - February 29, 2016 - Apex Companies, LLC
Sun Fund Americas Signs Solar PPA in Jamaica
Sun Fund Americas, SRL, a renewable energy development company headquartered in Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, and concentrating on the Caribbean and Central American markets has signed a 20mw Solar Power Purchase Agreement in the island nation of Jamaica. The project represents an investment of $50 million. - February 25, 2016 - Sun Fund Americas
EnergyOne Energizes Kansas City with Solar Power
EnergyOne has become the top choice for solar energy services in Kansas City. The company assures comprehensive support with customized solar service plan, installation and maintenance services. - February 22, 2016 - EnergyOne LLC
Connexion Holding Certified Fall Protection Competent Person Training
Interactive Course to be Held March 9th-10th: Focuses on Construction Sites - February 19, 2016 - Connexion
Nuclear Power Africa in May in Cape Town to Look at Nuclear Future of South Africa
President Jacob Zuma’s remarks during last week’s SONA on the country’s nuclear future might seem contradictory, but this is not the case, says Dr. Anthonie Cilliers of North West University’s School of Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering. President Zuma said South... - February 17, 2016 - Nuclear Power Africa
Maryland Entrepreneur Jason Jannati Meets with Robert Herjavec of ABC’s Shark Tank
greeNEWit Co-Founder Jason Jannati of Maryland Meets with Shark Tank's Robert Herjavec for a 1:1 Mentoring Session and Entrepreneurial Advice - February 15, 2016 - greeNEWit
FoxGuard Solutions Appoints New Vice President - Management Team Expanded in Southwest Virginia’s Fast Growing Operational Technology Company
FoxGuard Solutions has hired Patrick Patterson as Vice President of the Industrial Computing division to support the company’s rapid growth. With over two decades of B2B sales & marketing experience, Patrick Patterson brings a wealth of leadership and commercial know-how. As a leading operational technology company FoxGuard develops cyber security, compliance and industrial computing solutions for critical infrastructure entities and industrial control system vendors. - February 11, 2016 - FoxGuard Solutions
African Utility Week Welcomes Shell Back as Platinum Sponsor
Global energy giant, Shell will return as a platinum sponsor to African Utility Week at Cape Town’s CTICC from 17-19 May. As the country goes through tough economic times and companies are facing growing price tags for their equipment maintenance, all eyes are on reducing costs and... - February 11, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
New State Solar Jobs Census Numbers for All 50 States from The Solar Foundation Available Online at SolarStates.org
The Solar Foundation released state-by-state data from its annual National Solar Jobs Census series via the State Solar Jobs Census Map (www.SolarStates.org), providing detailed solar jobs information for all 50 states, nearly all 436 federal Congressional districts, and more than 6,000 state legislative districts. This year’s expanded State Census effort shows that there are now 61 federal Congressional districts with at least 1,000 solar jobs and132 districts with more than 500 solar workers. - February 11, 2016 - The Solar Foundation
Sammons Enterprises, Inc. Acquires Sweetwater Ranches Conservancy and Pathfinder Land and Ranch Management; Dallas-Based Holding Company Acquires Wyoming Conservancy
Sammons Enterprises, Inc. announced it has acquired Sweetwater Ranches Conservancy, LLC and Pathfinder Land and Ranch Management with related assets from Pathfinder Renewable Wind Energy, LLC. The acquisition includes Sweetwater River Conservancy, LLC and its associated conservation banks. The Wyoming-based, Sweetwater Ranches Conservancy, offers developers habitat and species credits. - February 10, 2016 - Sammons Enterprises
Kalkitech/ASE at DistribuTECH 2016 Orlando, Florida from February 9-11, 2016
Kalki Communication Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Kalkitech), represented by their U.S. subsidiary Applied Systems Engineering, Inc. (ASE), will be attending the 2016 DistribuTECH Conference and Exhibition. DistribuTECH, known to be the world’s largest T&D event, attracts over 11,000 attendees... - February 07, 2016 - Kalki Communication Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Kalkitech at ELECRAMA-2016 Bangalore Between 13-17 Feb 2016
Kalki Communication Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Kalkitech), a niche technology company providing communication and optimization solutions for the Smart Grid, will be attending the International Exhibition of Electrical and Industrial Electronics Industry - ELECRAMA-2016 in Bangalore. - February 06, 2016 - Kalki Communication Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Green Alternative Systems Announces Newly Expanded Facilities That Increase Fleet Propane Conversion Capacity
Green Alternative Systems provides fleet conversion to alternative fuels that saves money and the environment. The popularity of fleet propane conversion throughout 2014 and 2015 prompted Green Alternative Systems to invest a considerable sum of money to increase their conversion capacity. Green Alternative Systems currently operates a dozen facilities in the United States and the newest service center in Chicago is scheduled to come online in 2016. - February 05, 2016 - Green Alternative Systems
Good Service is an Award Winning Combination
Bolton based Smart Meter installation company Trojan Utilities has won the Service Provider of the Year at the European Smart Energy Awards 2016. In addition to winning, the Smart Meter Installation Company were also shortlisted for the Innovation of the Year Award, and Customer Engagement Award,... - February 05, 2016 - Trojan Utilities
Deep Creek Canyon Bridge Replacement Project Selected as Finalist in America’s 2015 Transportation Awards Competition
Montana Department of Transportation’s (MDT) Deep Creek Canyon Weekend Bridges Replacement receives several statewide and regional awards, a regional award in 2015 America’s Transportation Awards. - February 04, 2016 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
California Sunlight Corporation Names Mark Palmer President
Long-time Tech Veteran and Business Leader Joins Rapidly Growing Solar Energy Business. - February 03, 2016 - California Sunlight Corporation
Rentricity to Provide "Micro" In-Pipe Hydropower Solution to Colorado & Utah Projects
Town of Grand Lake, Colorado and Ferron, Utah to install equipment package for under 10kW - sized hydro energy recovery. - February 02, 2016 - Rentricity Inc.
Innowatts Expands, to Bring High-Tech Innovations to India
With Demand Response the next big stabilizer for India’s stressed grid, the global smart grid technology of Innowatts plans to address India’s energy problems through expansion. - January 31, 2016 - Innowatts
CAREL Wins Prestigious Refrigeration Award
CAREL have been awarded the 2016 AHR Expo Innovation Award for the Refrigeration category for their HEOS system solution. The annual AHR Expo Innovation Awards competition honours the most inventive and original products, systems and technologies showcased at each year’s Show. This... - January 30, 2016 - CAREL UK Ltd
ESOS Help for Non-Compliant Businesses from TEAM
The pressure is now on for organisations who still haven’t notified the Environment Agency of their intent to comply with the ESOS regulations. TEAM will support you through the submission process, contact TEAM today for more information. - January 30, 2016 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
African Utility Week Speaker Ted Blom Says NERSA Hearings Have Been "Bitterly Disappointing" and "Have Not Worked"
“I have reviewed the outcomes of the NERSA hearings that I have testified at since 2009, and if we are going to be honest, the results have been bitterly disappointing as will be gauged when one examines the records of decision that have blessed Eskom with over 700% price increases since 2007. - January 30, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
STS Joins African Utility Week as Industry Partner and Presents at KMC Workshop at Expo
The global prepaid meter standards industry organisation, STS (Standard Transfer Specification), has joined the leading power and water conference and trade expo African Utility Week as an industry partner. STS will hold its AGM during the event in Cape Town in May and also run a free technical... - January 29, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
U.S Lighting Group Announces New Energy Efficient Bulb
U.S Lighting Group has just announced their new bulb; the most energy efficient bulb currently commercially available. - January 26, 2016 - US Lighting Group
America Green Launching in New Markets
America Green is looking for local partnerships in Nevada, Colorado, Arizona, Texas and California. America Green is launching a Partnership Program for local business owners. The goal of America Green is to be able to help homeowners and business owners understand the process and full benefits of... - January 24, 2016 - SOLAREUM
Munich Reinsurance America Plaza III Takes Home a USGBCNJ Emerald Award
Munich Reinsurance America's Plaza III was awarded an Emerald Award by the U.S. Green Building Council New Jersey Chapter. - January 24, 2016 - Eneractive Solutions
World Bank to Report Back on Progress of Its Thirsty Energy Initiative at African Utility Week in Cape Town in May
A study in South Africa that forms part of the World Bank’s Thirsty Energy Initiative has found that major inter-basin transfers support water for power in South Africa. So says Dr Diego J. Rodriguez, Senior Economist at the World Bank, and speaker at African Utility Week in Cape Town in May. - January 22, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
ePIPE® Provides Solution for Hong Kong's Toxic Lead-Contaminated Water
Pipe Restoration Technologies is announcing that its patented ePIPE® epoxy coating technology has been provided as a positive solution to solve Hong Kong’s toxic lead contamination of parts of its clean water distribution system. - January 21, 2016 - Pipe Restoration Technologies, LLC
Innowatts Expands Leadership, Appoints Bob Champagne
Innowatts, a leader in machine learning enabled energy analytics and customer engagement solutions, announced the addition of Bob Champagne as Senior Vice President of its Digital Utility Analytics Practice. - January 20, 2016 - Innowatts
EMS Awarded "36 Facility Energy Audit" in Jordan Funded by European Union (JEDCO)
Energy Management Services (EMS) has been awarded the Energy Audit for selected 36 facilities from more than 6 industries in Jordan by Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation (JEDCO), under the European Union. The objective of this project is to perform Detailed Energy Audit for (36) selected... - January 17, 2016 - EMS
Solar Optimum Named Angie’s List 2015 Super Service Award Winner
Solar Optimum is proud to be Angie’s List Super Service Award Winner for 2015. The award reflects Solar Optimum’s commitment to deliver the highest level of customer service in the solar installation industry. - January 17, 2016 - Solar Optimum
Prefabricated Bridge Units Used for MassDOT Memorial Avenue Rotary Bridge Replacement Project
80 foot-long prefabricated bridge units used for Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s Memorial Avenue Rotary Overpass Replacement Project - January 15, 2016 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc