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CAREL’s Impressive Data Centre Solutions
CAREL evaporative cooling to drive down Data Centre energy usage. - October 22, 2015 - CAREL UK Ltd
WAPIC to Focus on Nigeria’s Renewable Energy Potential as Clean Power Sector Comes of Age
The renewable energy market in West Africa is coming of age and with the right framework, large and small scale projects are doable. This is according to Dr Afolabi Otitoju, renewable energy expert and consultant for the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE). During the... - October 21, 2015 - Future Energy Nigeria
The Other Side of the Volkswagen Scandal: THEnergy Sees Increasing Pressure on Remote Hotels and Resorts to Replace Diesel with Solar and Wind Energy
Solar and wind can considerably lower health risks for tourists and employees at luxury resorts. At the same time, substantial electricity-cost savings are possible through solar and wind power. - October 17, 2015 - Dr. Thomas Hillig Energy Consulting
Rwandan Minister of Natural Resources Dr Vincent Biruta to highlight mining investment potential at iPAD Rwanda’s Mining Forum
"The most exciting project currently happening in the Rwandan mining sector is the transformation of the industry from an artisanal-mining dominated industry to a well-planned professional and mechanized industry,” says the Hon. Dr Vincent Biruta, Rwanda’s Minister of Natural Resources. - October 16, 2015 - iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastucture Forum
Apex Companies Sponsors the Energy Interdependence in the Western Hemisphere Conference
Presenting an Energy Transportation Session and Moderating a Public Policy Session - October 15, 2015 - Apex Companies, LLC
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at Martine’s Wines - North Bay Wine Importer Turns to Solar, Cuts Power Bill
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 20 kW solar electric system at Martine’s Wines in Novato, CA. An importer and wholesaler of exceptional foreign wines, Martine’s Wines is now utilizing clean solar power and saving thousands in utility fees every year. - October 15, 2015 - SolarCraft
West African Power Industry Awards to Celebrate Region’s Top Professionals and Projects Again
The coveted West African Power Industry Awards boast a brand-new, respected line-up of industry judges this year and the organisers are inviting the industry to nominate their top power professionals and projects. Last year saw the hugely successful launch of the awards which were announced at a... - October 14, 2015 - Future Energy Nigeria
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System for Horicon School District - Sonoma County School Makes the Switch to Solar Power
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 59 kW solar electric system at Horicon Elementary School in Annapolis, CA, near the northern coast of Sonoma County. The new photovoltaic system will offset 99% of their utility grid demand, essentially eliminating their electric bills and saving the school district thousands in utility fees every year. - October 08, 2015 - SolarCraft
New Appointments to Helio Energia Board
Helio Energia Holdings SA ("Helio" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Trevor Graham Crouch (Independent Director) and David M. Mitchell (Executive Director) and have been appointed to the Helio Energia Holdings SA Board of Directors, effective August 4, 2015. Mr... - October 06, 2015 - Helio Energias Renovaveis
Huawei Returns as Diamond Sponsor for the West African Power Industry Convention in Lagos in November
The organisers of the West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC) in November in Lagos have announced that Huawei will return as the exclusive diamond sponsor for the event. Huawei is a well-known global information and telecommunication giant. WAPIC is taking place at the Eko Hotel in Lagos... - October 02, 2015 - Future Energy Nigeria
WK Dickson Welcomes Former FAA Manager of Airport Programs, Phil Cannon, to the Firm
Former FAA manager Phil Cannon has joined WK Dickson as Vice President and Regional Manager in Atlanta, Georgia. He will assume the responsibility for the operation of the firm's office in Atlanta and will play a significant role in the growth of WK Dickson's overall aviation practice across the southeast. - October 01, 2015 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
With the September Deadline Here, greeNEWit Helps Commercial Buildings Navigate Mandatory Benchmarking Policies to Avoid Penalty
greeNEWit Provides Benchmarking and Reporting Services to Improve Performance for Multifamily Properties and Commercial Buildings in Washington D.C. Affected by the New Ordinance - October 01, 2015 - greeNEWit
Apex Companies Signs Teaming Agreement with Offshore Design Engineering
Partnership positions firms for offshore wind growth. - September 29, 2015 - Apex Companies, LLC
Solatube® Global Marketing Moves Headquarters to Vancouver, Washington
Solatube Global Marketing, Inc. (SGM), the exclusive licensee for Solatube Tubular Daylighting Devices in Europe, Latin America, Central Asia and the Middle East, has announced it will move is office from Carlsbad, California, to its new headquarters in Vancouver, Washington. According to SGM... - September 27, 2015 - Solatube Global Marketing
PM Aware is the First Continuous Pollution Monitoring System as a Service
Pollution Monitoring is now Data as a Service. Buy Data for a low Monthly Fee. - September 27, 2015 - PM Aware
CRSI's 2015 NERC CIP Peer Sharing Event
Corporate Risk Solutions, Inc. (CRSI) is hosting a three-day forum in beautiful Anaheim, CA, from November 2 through November 4; just miles from Disneyland. This event will bring together utility organizations from the various NERC Regions for a peer sharing outlet, including daily Open-Panel... - September 26, 2015 - Corporate Risk Solutions, Inc.
GreenTechnologies’ Innovative Research Project to Reduce Water Pollution Receives Funding from EPA SBIR Program
GreenTechnologies, LLC. is pleased to announce that its’ research and technology development project for a sustainable nutrient removal, recovery and conversion system has been awarded a Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase I Award from the United States Environmental Protection... - September 25, 2015 - GreenTechnologies, LLC
Global Efficient Energy Announces New EVP Sales
High Performance Team Builder, Emmitt Summers, Joins Global Efficient Energy - September 23, 2015 - Global Efficient Energy
Symbion Power Returns as Diamond Sponsor for iPAD Rwanda in Kigali in November
The organisers of the iPAD Rwanda Power & Infrastructure Investment Forum in November in Kigali have announced that Symbion Power will return as the exclusive diamond sponsor for the event. Symbion Power is a well-known international power developer of electrical infrastructure projects and... - September 23, 2015 - iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastucture Forum
Pocket-Probe Digital Extended Range Pyrometer (Operates from -30 °C to 160 °C)
Pocket-Probe Digital Extended Range Pyrometer is ideal for temperature testing in industries that must operate in cold temperatures – Utility, Gas, and other industries where extreme conditions exist. - September 22, 2015 - Electronic Development Labs, Inc. (EDL)
Miller Bros Solar Participates in 2015 Southern Solar Summit Panel Discussion
Selected as one of four panel participants, MBS leader provides expert input on optimizing solar energy through proper O&M management - September 18, 2015 - Miller Bros Solar
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. Has Delivered a Biodiesel Plant to the Grand Bahama Power Company
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has completed a B-500 Biodiesel plant sale to the Grand Bahama Power Company, Bahamas. The Biodiesel production equipment will be used to demonstrate Green Fuel technology and produce Biodiesel for the Bahamas. - September 18, 2015 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
Kanoo Machinery Displays Latest Warehousing and Storage Solutions at Materials Handling Middle East 2015
Kanoo Machinery represents world's leading brands such as Hyster & Utilev, AUSA and Aisle-Master for materials handling; and Eonmetall, Metech and Inkema for storage solutions - September 18, 2015 - The Kanoo Group
Apex Companies Appoints Brian Burke as Chief Financial Officer
Apex Companies, LLC – a leading energy, water resources and environmental consulting and engineering firm – named Brian Burke, its former Vice President of Corporate Development, as its new Chief Financial Officer. Brian brings over 30 years of financial management experience spanning... - September 16, 2015 - Apex Companies, LLC
Xylem Announces Partnership with Rentricity for Hydroelectric Energy Generation
New technology turns waste energy from water pressure into electricity. - September 15, 2015 - Rentricity Inc.
SunSpec Alliance Receives California Grant to Study and Deploy Communication Standards for Smart Solar Plus Storage with SolarCity
The SunSpec Alliance today announced with SolarCity that it has signed a final grant agreement and received a $2 million grant award from the California Energy Commission (CEC), plus another $2 million in match funding from industry partners. The total of $4 million will fund a study and field demonstration to investigate the application of interoperable smart inverters, solar PV, and storage to enhance grid stability. - September 12, 2015 - SunSpec.org
Record Breaking Year of Growth for East African Power Industry Convention in Nairobi
The 17th edition of the East African Power Industry Convention or EAPIC that took place in Nairobi last month more than doubled its attendance numbers and proved again why it is the longest running power show in the region. “We offered several new features to EAPIC this year, including a new... - September 12, 2015 - Future Energy East Africa
UltraCella Completes CAREL Range for Coldrooms
CAREL’S Upgradeable Modular Platform Heralds New Generation of Controls - September 10, 2015 - CAREL UK Ltd
SolarCraft Warns Homeowners, It Pays to Own Your Solar Panels, Not Lease Them; Take Ownership of Your Solar Power, Don’t Rent It
The solar lease has made going solar possible for many Americans, but many are unaware of the long-term implications of the financial structure for homeowners and the industry. Giving up ownership means giving up a big share of the profits of going solar, and it means more expensive solar for homeowners. - September 09, 2015 - SolarCraft
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) Announces New Incentives Program for Fleet Propane Conversions
Chino, CA fleet propane conversions company Green Alternative Systems (GAS) has announced Ohio has reintroduced their incentives program which rebates companies that undergo industrial gas to CNG conversions. Ohio Staterep David Hall said - September 04, 2015 - Green Alternative Systems
Green Alternative Systems Announces Public Fueling Station Opened by TruStar in Houston
Industrial CNG conversion specialist Green Alternative Systems (GAS) have announced that more fueling stations will be popping up across the United States in order to to make industrial CNG conversions well worth the investment for fleet-based businesses. - September 04, 2015 - Green Alternative Systems
RVE.SOL’s Patent-Pending Award and Recent Investment Round Aims to Launch "Minigrids" Into the Mainstream
Social Enterprise RVE.SOL is awarded worldwide patent-pending status for its unique solution KUDURA, with further foreign investment backing the idea of minigrids and signaling the industry to change its approach to sustainable development. - September 03, 2015 - RVE.SOL
Schneider Electric Delivers Avantis Asset Health and Performance Monitoring Software at EDF Norte Fluminense Power Plant
One of the world’s leading utilities expands use of Avantis® PRiSM predictive asset analytics software to Brazil plant for improved operations and maintenance. - September 03, 2015 - Schneider Electric
Apex Companies Acquires ALTUS Environmental
Apex Companies, LLC – a leading energy, water resources and environmental consulting and engineering firm – announced that it has acquired ALTUS Environmental, a multi-disciplinary consulting firm, based in Colorado, that provides environmental compliance, geologic, and professional... - September 02, 2015 - Apex Companies, LLC
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Power Endorses the West African Power Industry Convention as Forum Returns to Lagos in November
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Power has enthusiastically endorsed the West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC), taking place at the Eko Hotel in Lagos from 24-25 November. Nigeria’s Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Power, Ambassador Dr Godknows B. Igali, says, “The... - September 02, 2015 - Future Energy Nigeria
Leading Sustainability Firm, greeNEWit, Offers Assistance Implementing the New HUD Utility Allowance Methodology Requirements
New HUD Utility Allowance Requirements Present an Opportunity for Multifamily Properties to Maximize Rental Income. - September 01, 2015 - greeNEWit
A-Round Initial Closing and Pricing for Helio Energia Announced
Helio Energia Holdings SA, and its Brazilian affiliate, Helio Projetos em Energia Renovavel Ltda ("Helio" or the "Company"), a Brazilian solar services provider that develops and finances solar systems for commercial and industrial customers, is pleased to announce it has... - August 31, 2015 - Helio Energias Renovaveis
KenGen Scores Double Win at the East African Power Industry Awards in Nairobi
The Kenya Electricity Generating Company or KenGen scored a double win at the inaugural East African Power Industry Awards in Nairobi on Thursday evening when the utility won the Outstanding Clean Power Award and also took top place in the Excellence in Power Generation category. Other popular... - August 30, 2015 - Future Energy East Africa
Large, High-Level South African Electro-Technical Delegation at EAPIC Energy Forum in Nairobi This Week
The South African Electrotechnical Export Council (SAEEC) will be leading a delegation of 25 companies to the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) in Nairobi this week. This is more than double the number of companies that the SAEEC led to EAPIC last year and was made possible by the... - August 27, 2015 - Future Energy East Africa
Solar Energy Industry Adding Middle-Class Jobs to Colorado's Economy, Says EcoMark Solar
Denver-based EcoMark Solar is adding staff along Colorado's Front Range. - August 26, 2015 - EcoMark Solar
Formation of Brazilian Solar Company Announced - Helio Energia Holdings SA
Helio Energia Holdings SA, and its Brazilian affiliate, Helio Projetos em Energia Renovavel Ltda ("Helio" or the "Company"), a Brazilian solar services provider that develops and finances solar systems for commercial and industrial customers, is pleased to announce the formation... - August 21, 2015 - Helio Energias Renovaveis
Gulf Bay Consulting Applauds Indian Government Decisions Regarding Biodiesel
With the rapid growth of global biodiesel consumption, emerging market countries like India are paving the way for higher usage of sustainable fuels. According to a recent report published by Economic Times, India is set to allow 100% Biodiesel for vehicles. This decision will pave the way for the... - August 20, 2015 - Gulf Bay Consulting, LLC
Blue Heron Consulting Selected to Assess Cedar Falls Utilities CIS
Blue Heron Consulting (BHC), was selected to perform a thorough assessment and business case for upgrading Cedar Falls Utilities (CFU) customer information system (CIS). Blue Heron will determine the cost, work effort and business benefits to upgrade CFU’s current CIS to Oracle Utilities... - August 20, 2015 - Blue Heron Consulting
National Solar and Imani Energy Form Alliance for Distributed Generation
National Solar and Imani Energy, Inc. for alliance that leverages National Solar's financing capabilities and Imani Energy's institutional and community networks to increase the adoption of solar in developing markets. - August 15, 2015 - Imani Energy. Inc.
High Performance Epoxy for Repair, Protection and Rebuild of Pumps and Process Equipment
The new release of the Z-TEC 751, 752 and 753 and STEEL-TEC 801 has fulfilled the need for a high performance product capable of the repair, protection and re-building of pumps and process equipment. - August 14, 2015 - Dc Dynamis Epoxy Solutions
Finalists Announced for East African Power Industry Awards in Nairobi
Former Kenyan Permanent Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, Patrick Nyoike, the Ugandan Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Irene Nafuna-Muloni, the Turkana Lake Wind Project in Kenya and Rwanda’s Agahozo Shalom Youth Village are just some of the top achieving finalists in this... - August 13, 2015 - Future Energy East Africa
Apex Ranking Soars Higher in ENR’s Top 200 Environmental Firms List
Apex Companies, LLC – a leading national energy, water resources and environmental consulting and engineering firm – ranked 68th among the nation’s Top 200 environmental firms, according to Engineering News-Record (ENR) magazine. In addition to climbing seven spots from its 2014... - August 12, 2015 - Apex Companies, LLC
SunLight General Capital Breaks Ground on New Solar Project in Westminster, MA
SunLight General Capital, a NYC-based solar finance and development company, recently broke ground on a new solar energy system in Westminster, MA. The system will provide cheap, clean energy to local school districts and other municipal entities. - August 11, 2015 - SunLight General Capital
Clean Solar Ranks High on the 2015 Solar Power World Top US Solar Contractors List
Clean Solar ranked in the Solar Power World Top Solar Contractors list for another year and 2nd for most MW installed for Bay Area residential installers. - August 09, 2015 - Clean Solar
South Sudan’s Minister of Electricity, Dams, Irrigation & Water Resources, Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba, to Deliver Keynote at EAPIC in Nairobi
“As a new nation, South Sudan will be proud to demonstrate to this upcoming regional conference of East African Power Industry that we have abundant energy resources which can be tapped for the common good and development” – so says the Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba, Minister of... - August 09, 2015 - Future Energy East Africa