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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
Clark Promoted to COO for EcoMark Solar
Leila Clark has been promoted from director of operations to chief operations officer for Denver-based EcoMark Solar. She joined the rapidly-expanding company in 2012 and also served as operations manager for the company. “I am very passionate about expanding the adoption of solar energy and... - August 06, 2015 - EcoMark Solar
EcoMark Solar Expanding Installation Staff to Meet Consumer Demand
Colorado ranks in the Top 10 state for solar installation during the first quarter of 2015. - August 01, 2015 - EcoMark Solar
High-Level Government and Industry Support Again for Rwanda Investment Forum in Kigali in November
“The Rwandan government is serious about attracting investors and keen to create an environment that is conducive to stimulating new infrastructure projects in the country,” says Emmanuelle Nicholls, event director of the upcoming iPAD Rwanda Power & Infrastructure Investment Forum... - July 30, 2015 - iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastucture Forum
Ecobank Disburses CBN’s N50 Million Facility to Boost SMEFunds’ Clean Energy Innovations
Today, SMEFunds, Africa’s foremost Social Enterprise based in Nigeria is first to receive N50 million (approx. $300,000) from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) through Ecobank Ltd. into its Cellulosic Bio Ethanol Gel for Clean Cook Stoves and Pay-As-You-Go Solar Smart Mini-Grid Electricity... - July 29, 2015 - SMEFunds
East Africa’s Top Utility Projects and Power Professionals Honoured at EAPIC in Nairobi in August
Leading projects and people in the East African power industry will be honoured at the inaugural East African Power Industry Awards taking place as part of the upcoming East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) on 27 August in Nairobi. - July 26, 2015 - Future Energy East Africa
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) Announce Savings on Compressed Natural Gas
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) has announced fleet conversion to propane offers a number of savings to fleet managers and business owners including saving fuel. Fleet conversion to propane provides a significant reduce in spending than traditional fossil fuels such as gasoline and propane. It also reduces costs in maintenance and repairs due to the cleaner burning fuel source being more gentle on the vehicle. - July 24, 2015 - Green Alternative Systems
Greco Solar Introduces Integrated Solar LED Lights
Greco Green Energy Co., Ltd. (the Company) announced that it is going to introduce an innovative high-tech solar powered LED light to the market, the ‘all-in-one integrated solar LED light’. The company’s all-in-one integrated solar LED lights, ranging from 5 watt to 60 watt, are... - July 24, 2015 - Greco Green Energy Co.,Ltd.
SolarPA's NanoCoat Now on Kickstarter
Nanomaterial spray-on coating increases output of solar panels 15%. - July 24, 2015 - The Information Network
Blue Heron Meets Aggressive Deadline with Go-Live of Oracle CC&B Implementation for Largest Wastewater Agency in State of Nevada
Blue Heron Consulting (BHC), working alongside system integration partner Tech Mahindra, recently executed a go-live for Clark County Water Reclamation District (CCWRD) in Las Vegas, Nev., on time and on budget—in a remarkably compressed timeline of nine months from beginning to... - July 24, 2015 - Blue Heron Consulting
Sammons Enterprises, Inc. Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Dallas-based, Sammons Enterprises, Inc. promotes Vice President and Treasurer, Pam Doeppe, to chief Financial Officer. - July 23, 2015 - Sammons Enterprises
Metering International Rebrands Website to Bridge Metering and Smart Energy Sectors
“Metering International or MI as it is affectionately known in the metering industry was created by and for the industry, and this has and will never change. We are still the industry’s leading choice of news and communication and our move towards increased coverage on utility... - July 23, 2015 - Metering & Smart Energy International
Briggs International Appoints New President and Chief Executive Officer
International materials handling equipment distributor, Briggs International has appointed Darron Ash President and Chief Executive Officer. Ash was previously chief financial officer for Sammons Enterprises, Inc., the holding company for Briggs International. “Our Briggs businesses continue... - July 22, 2015 - Sammons Enterprises
Blue Heron Successfully Completes CC&B Upgrade for Natural Gas Utility, SaskEnergy
Blue Heron Consulting (BHC), working alongside system integration partner CGI, went live with another successful on-time, on-budget implementation of Oracle Customer Care and Billing (CC&B) on May 25 at SaskEnergy, located in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. BHC/CGI upgraded SaskEnergy from... - July 22, 2015 - Blue Heron Consulting
Corporate Risk Solutions, Inc. Announces Promotion of Harford Field, III to Manager - Consulting Services
Corporate Risk Solutions, Inc. (CRSI), a wholly-owned subsidiary and premier security consulting firm of Corporate Enterprise Security, Inc., has announced the promotion of Harford Field, III, CPP, PSP, CHS-IV to Manager - Consulting Services to lead its team of NERC compliance and security consulting experts. - July 19, 2015 - Corporate Risk Solutions, Inc.
Corporate Risk Solutions, Inc. Announces New Senior Technical Advisor Appointment
Corporate Risk Solutions, Inc. (CRSI), the premier security consulting firm that specializes in protecting the nation’s critical energy infrastructure, has announced the appointment of Mr. P. Boyd Nation, CISSP, MS, MBA, to the position of Senior Technical Advisor. - July 19, 2015 - Corporate Risk Solutions, Inc.
EMS Chosen as EHS Commissioning Consultants for GAJ's Latest Project
Energy Management Services (EMS) is set to work with Godwin Austin Johnson (GAJ) as EHS Green Building Commissioning Consultants for their latest project, Serenia Residences on the Palm Jumeirah Crescent. EMS’ strong reputation in the region ensures they are leading energy consultants in the... - July 17, 2015 - EMS
MIAT College of Technology to Host Spirit Airlines Computer Simulated Aircraft Maintenance Training Lab
Spirit Airlines, in partnership with MIAT College of Technology, announced plans to construct Next Generation Aircraft Computer Based Training (CBT) maintenance simulation laboratory on the MIAT Canton, Michigan campus which is located near the Detroit Metro Airport (DTW). - July 16, 2015 - MIAT College of Technology
EAPIC's Clean Power East Africa to Show Region’s Renewable Energy Potential in Nairobi in August
“Project developers, funders, support organisations and others are not interacting enough to reap the synergies possible in the clean power market in East Africa,” says Wim Jonker Klunne, renewable energy expert and the conference chairman of the inaugural Clean Power East Africa... - July 16, 2015 - Future Energy East Africa
Annual Audit Success for Utilities Team
High standards at Trojan Utilities are a recipe for audit success as they pass their annual MOCOPA (Meter Operation Code of Practice Agreement) audit with flying colours. The annual audit comprised of two parts, the first consisted of an inspection of the company’s procedures and policies,... - July 15, 2015 - Trojan Utilities
Energy Tech Solutions, LLC Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary in LED Lighting Sales
Energy Tech Solutions, LLC, a women-owned small business WBE Certified, celebrates 10 years in business. Since 2005, Energy Tech Solutions has specialized in the design, assembly, consulting and sale of LED lighting solutions for commercial and industrial customers and Federal agencies nationwide. - July 14, 2015 - Energy Tech Solutions LLC
OneLift RC509 Pump Station Used to Maximize Holding Capacity at Spooky Nook Sports Complex Hotel and Restaurant Expansion
Oldcastle Precast provided their OneLift RC611 pump station, with a 25-foot depth and storage capacity of 468-gallons per vertical foot, to accommodate the hotel expansion requirements of needing to maximize holding capacity in a small area of land next to the hotel portion of the complex. - July 13, 2015 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Apex Companies Acquires InterTech Environmental & Engineering, LLC
Apex Companies, LLC – a leading energy, water resources and environmental consulting and engineering firm – announced today that it has acquired InterTech Environmental & Engineering, LLC, a 48-person environmental management firm specializing in the oil and gas sector. Founded in... - July 06, 2015 - Apex Companies, LLC
de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. Lawyers Selected as Faculty for Environmental Permitting Summer School
Edward de la Parte and Nicolas Porter of de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. have been selected as faculty members for the Florida Chamber’s 29th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School. The conference is produced by the Florida Environmental Network, Inc. (FENI) and is attended by more... - July 04, 2015 - de la Parte & Gilbert
EcoMark Solar Expands Into Colorado Springs
The Denver-based solar energy firm is partnering with local companies for installations. - July 02, 2015 - EcoMark Solar
Blue Heron Consulting’s Fast Track Methodology
A Key Force Behind Blue Heron’s Successful CC&B Implementation for Clark County Water Reclamation District - June 28, 2015 - Blue Heron Consulting
EcoMark Solar Expands Into Northern Colorado
Denver-based firm now services customers along the Front Range, from Colorado Springs to Fort Collins. - June 28, 2015 - EcoMark Solar
TDS Launches Equipment Exchange Network
Bringing Buyers & Sellers of Electrical Test Equipment Together - June 26, 2015 - Technical Diagnostic Services
Tim Daly Takes the Reins as Eastern Regional Sales Manager
The Greensleeves’ team is pleased to announce the newest addition to their sales team, Tim Daly, as the Eastern Regional Sales Manager. Daly’s primary roles will be driving regional sales strategies to generate demand and achieve revenue objectives as well as training and supporting... - June 20, 2015 - Greensleeves LLC
SolarCraft Helps Redwood Credit Union Save Energy & Money
North Bay Credit Union Makes the Switch to Solar Power. - June 19, 2015 - SolarCraft
Female Plumber Makes Smart Move to Join Team
Amy Eddleston leaves her plumbing job behind to join the Trojan Utilities smart meter engineering team, and becomes the second female engineer to work with the firm. Fulfilling the nation’s energy revolution to switch to smarter energy usage and monitoring Amy is responsible for installing... - June 18, 2015 - Trojan Utilities
Pope Francis to Speak Out on Climate Change During 24-Hour Global Climathon
A 24-hour global Climathon is set to coincide with the much anticipated environmental encyclical by Pope Francis on 18 June. The hackathon-style event will bring together citizens across six continents to find local climate change solutions. - June 17, 2015 - Climate-KIC
New Webinar Explores "Untapped" Financial Benefits for NYC Building Owners
EE Reports, a national provider of unbiased energy efficiency solutions, announced today it will host a live, complimentary webinar titled, “Huge ‘Untapped’ Financial Benefits Exclusively For NYC Building Owners,” on Tuesday, June 30, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Eastern Time. - June 17, 2015 - EE Reports
SolarCraft Earns Gold as a North Bay Green Business
North Bay Biz awards the North Bay’s Best. - June 17, 2015 - SolarCraft
Rentricity to Push Further Into Irrigation In-Pipe Hydro Market
Richmond Irrigation Company of Utah to develop Flow-to-Wire system to improve energy efficiency. - June 15, 2015 - Rentricity Inc.
Texal Energy Powers Successful Lighting Retrofit for Albertsons
Texal Energy’s LED Lighting Retrofit to Save Albertsons More Than $310,000 in Lifetime Energy Savings and Provides Customers with an Enhanced Shopping Experience. - June 13, 2015 - Texal Energy, LLC
Texal Energy Helps KapStone Container Reduce Energy Consumption with 200,000 Square Foot LED Lighting Retrofit
The Company Will Reduce Energy Costs by Over $242,000 in One Year While Improving Quality of Light and Working Conditions for Employees. - June 13, 2015 - Texal Energy, LLC
de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. Sponsors Florida Chamber’s Environmental Permitting Summer School
The law firm of de la Parte & Gilbert is pleased to sponsor the Florida Chamber’s 29th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School. The conference is produced by the Florida Environmental Network, Inc. (FENI) and is attended by more than 850 consultants, engineers, developers,... - June 13, 2015 - de la Parte & Gilbert