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What Will Flood Warning Systems of the Future Look Like?
OneRain's Mike Zucosky will be taking a look at flood warning systems of the future in his presentation at the National Hydrologic Warning Council’s 2015 Training Conference & Exposition in Indianapolis, Indiana, June 15-18, 2015. OneRain Inc., a leading provider of real-time and historical hydrologic and rainfall-related data solutions, software and services, is a title sponsor and one of the main contributors of the biennial conference. - June 13, 2015 - OneRain Incorporated
Texal Energy Powers LED Parking Garage Retrofit for American Airlines, Saves Over $2.5 Million in Lifetime Energy Savings
Texal Energy Completes 1.4 Million Square Foot Light Retrofit for American Airlines Parking Garage. - June 13, 2015 - Texal Energy, LLC
Texal Energy Completes Nationwide Lighting Design Improvements for Heritage GMC Buick, Produces Over $315,000 in Lifetime Energy Savings
New LED Lighting Design Improvement Significantly Reduces Energy Consumption as Part of National Effort to Reduce Energy by Dealerships. - June 13, 2015 - Texal Energy, LLC
Texal Energy LED Light Retrofit to Save Madix, Inc. Over $2.6 Million in Lifetime Energy Savings
New LED Lighting Retrofit Significantly Reduces Energy Consumption and Provides Safer Working Conditions with Increased Lighting Levels. - June 13, 2015 - Texal Energy, LLC
Texal Energy Produces Dramatic Energy Savings for CK Technologies with LED Lighting Retrofit
Texal Energy Completes an Energy Efficient Lighting Retrofit Project to Produce Great Energy Savings for CK Technologies’ 400,000 Square Foot Ft. Worth, Texas Distribution Facility. - June 13, 2015 - Texal Energy, LLC
Texal Energy Completes LED Lighting Retrofit for ECS Refining
New LED Lighting Retrofit Significantly Reduces Energy Consumption, Cuts Costs and Meets New Environmental Sustainability Goals. - June 13, 2015 - Texal Energy, LLC
Investigation Into Reducing Non-Revenue Water Rates
Each year in the United States billions of gallons of water are lost due to leaks and bursts in pipe systems. JD7, a North American pipe assessment company, is taking a look inside live water main systems to investigate the conditions in an attempt to reduce non-revenue water rates. Non-revenue... - June 10, 2015 - JD7
JD7’s Investigator Gas Wins Industry Innovation Award
A gas leak detection technology transferred from the water industry has helped secure the Innovation Award at the 2015 UK Gas Industry Awards for Northern Gas Networks (NGN). The gas supplier for the north of England is celebrating the win after working closely with JD7, a specialized technology... - June 10, 2015 - JD7
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Introduces SuperFilm™ Electrolyte Technology
Wildcat's new SuperFilm™ electrolyte solutions enable increased lithium-ion cycle life, coulombic efficiency and thermal stability. - June 08, 2015 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
African Utility Week Turns Cape Town Into Continent's Energy Capital with Record Attendance, Coveted Awards and Quality Programme
The 15th African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa proved that it is the leading power and water conference and expo of its kind on the continent with a record attendance of 6000 people over three days in Cape Town last week. “This year we raised the bar in every aspect of African Utility... - June 08, 2015 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Prism Energy Services to Participate in the Eversource Walk for Children’s Hospital
Prism Energy Services, an energy services company serving businesses across Massachusetts and New Hampshire, will participate in the Eversource Walk for Children’s Hospital. With a team of seven strong, Prism Energy Services is dedicated to raise as much money for the Children’s Hospital as possible to support children in need. - June 08, 2015 - Prism Energy Services
Vasari Energy Announces $2.2 Million Deal to Supply Solar PV Panels for 3.5 MW Project
California-based Vasari Energy will supply more than 12,000 high-efficiency 305 watt solar PV modules to Northeast site location. - June 07, 2015 - Vasari Energy
Bellevue Youth Theatre Replacement Project Uses Curved Precast Beams to Create Domed Roof Structure
Precast concrete and cast-in-place theatre facility was designed by Becker Architects and constructed by Pease Construction, the general contractor. Pease Construction awarded the precast contract to Oldcastle Precast-Spokane. - June 05, 2015 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Pettigrew & Associates Employees Earn Professional Licenses
Erica Hart, PG, received her Professional Geologist license and Claudius Sanchez, PE, received his Professional Engineering license. - June 05, 2015 - Pettigrew & Associates
Sewell Automotive Group Chooses Texal Energy to Retrofit Collision Center, Cuts Lighting Energy Consumption by Over 60%
New LED Lighting Retrofit Significantly Reduces Energy Consumption and Operational Costs, While Enhancing Employee Working Conditions. - June 05, 2015 - Texal Energy, LLC
Utilities Firm Acquires Heavy Metal
Investment in transport and logistics sees an 18-ton Leyland DAF lorry join the Trojan Utilities fleet as the smart meter installation company gains its HGV operator license. The vehicle has joined the team to transport larger quantities of stock replenishments for the company’s smart meter... - June 04, 2015 - Trojan Utilities
SMEFunds Reached 500,000 Customers with Solar and Clean Cook Stoves
Nigeria Experiences the worst Electricity Poverty in the World; Women cook under dangerous and Expensive dirty fuels, the African firm is changing that now. - May 29, 2015 - SMEFunds
Mainland China’s IC Production Makes Little Headway on Meeting IC Demand
Despite massive investments in China’s semiconductor industry, production is making minimal impact on meeting growing demand, according to the report “Mainland China’s Semiconductor and Equipment Markets: A Complete Analysis Of The Technical, Economic, and Political Issues,” recently published by The Information Network. - May 29, 2015 - The Information Network
Geronimo Energy Sells Portfolio of Wind and Solar Energy Projects to BHE Renewables
Projects located in Nebraska, Minnesota and Illinois total over 650 megawatts of clean energy. - May 24, 2015 - Geronimo Energy
EAPIC Returns to Nairobi with New Venue, New Awards But the Same Regional Power Focus
The annual East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) returns to Nairobi in August this year at a bigger venue, launching a new awards programme, offering a special conference track dedicated to clean energy, but still offering the same, high-level, regional power focus. The 17th edition of the... - May 22, 2015 - Future Energy East Africa
Morning Passes Available to See Deepak Chopra Speak at Philanthropic Tradeshow in Atlantic City
Keynote-Only Morning Passes are now available for Deepak Chopra’s Opening Keynote Address “The Soul of Leadership: Unlocking Your Potential for Greatness as a Visionary Leader in Transforming Landscapes” to take place at the Tropicana Casino & Resort. - May 22, 2015 - Eneractive Solutions
Utilities Firm Has Electric Drive
ISO 14001 accredited Smart Meter installation and maintenance company, Trojan Utilities, takes a drive down electric avenue as it looks to reduce the environmental impact of its fleet through the trial of electric transport. The first on trial is a Renault Kangoo van that emits no CO2, which in... - May 21, 2015 - Trojan Utilities
Prism Energy Services 2015 Food Drive
Prism Energy Services, an energy services company serving businesses across Massachusetts and New Hampshire, donated cans and non-perishable goods to the Greater Boston Food Bank, the Cambridge Senior Center Food Pantry, and the Worcester Salvation Army during the months of January, February, and March, respectively. - May 19, 2015 - Prism Energy Services
WK Dickson Opens New Office in Charleston, SC
W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc., a leading community infrastructure consulting firm, announced today they are opening a new regional office in Charleston, South Carolina. This new location will allow WK Dickson to better serve existing and future clientele along the Carolina coast. “Our new... - May 18, 2015 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Nepal Sent Wearable Technology to Aid Emergency
Wearable technology, self-charging and hands-free lights sent to Nepal to help survival, restoration and repair. - May 17, 2015 - 2C Light Company Limited - self charging wearable technology
Lake Cable Unleashes Broadcast Cable “Stealth Force” on NAB Show
Lake Cable brought its entire line of broadcast cable to the National Association of Broadcasters Show in Las Vegas, led by its newest product, STEALTH Special Ops™ 7.8MM Hybrid Fiber Camera Cable. - May 14, 2015 - Lake Cable
EcoMark Solar Expands to New Corporate Offices
The Denver-based solar energy company designs and installs solar energy systems in homes along the Front Range. - May 14, 2015 - EcoMark Solar
Trojan Utilities Audit Success
Trojan Utilities business operations pass a surveillance audit during its annual ISO9001 evaluation to maintain the ISO quality standard. The good news further confirms the company’s commitment to develop and provide a quality service that constantly strives to innovate and question what it... - May 14, 2015 - Trojan Utilities
Curricula Moves Headquarters to Atlanta Tech Village
Atlanta Based Cybersecurity company moves in to Atlanta Tech Village. - May 13, 2015 - Curricula
Green Alternative Systems Announces Fleet Conversion to Propane Benefits Transportation-Based Businesses
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) has announced fleet conversion to propane benefits transportation-based businesses in a number of ways including financial gains, increased safety and performance and lower maintenance costs. Fleet conversion to propane has been gaining popularity for many companies in industries, such as transportation with significant overhead and monthly costs. - May 08, 2015 - Green Alternative Systems
Energy Blackouts Will Soon be a Thing of the Past for Gaza's Hospitals
Canadian doctors launch campaign to install solar power on hospitals in Gaza. - May 08, 2015 - EmpowerGAZA
Support Local New Jersey-Based Non-Profit Empoweractive in Their Campaign to Help a Country in Need
501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Empoweractive, to hold inaugural conference and tradeshow to benefit MedShare’s Container Program. - May 07, 2015 - Eneractive Solutions
SolarCraft Brings Solar Power to Napa Valley Hospice and Adult Day Services
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 106.3 kW solar electric panel system at Napa Valley Hospice and Adult Day Services (NVHADS) in Napa, CA. They are now generating their own power from the sun and saving thousands in utility costs each year. More importantly, with that savings they are able to provide more services to the community. - May 05, 2015 - SolarCraft
Finalists Announced for Next Week’s African Utility Week Industry Awards in Cape Town
The City of Cape Town, Rand Water, the V&A Waterfront, the outgoing CEO of NERSA Phindile Baleni and several exciting power projects on the continent are just some of the finalists that have been announced for the African Utility Week Industry Awards. Africa’s leading utility, energy and water professionals and projects will be honoured again at the annual African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa that is taking place in Cape Town from 12-14 May. - May 04, 2015 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
3 Young Colorado Entrepreneurs Launch Solar Tech Project on Indiegogo, Raise $6,000 in First 3 Days
Colorado startup Hemera Project launched a crowdfunding campaign on April 17th to fund the mass manufacture of their first product, the QBAND, a solar smartphone charger you wear on your wrist. By passively charging its internal battery with solar panels in ambient light, the QBAND gives up to two... - May 03, 2015 - Hemera Project
WTS2000 Approvals Extend Nationwide: Aqualete Industries Doubles Rental Fleet
Aqualete Industries WTS2000 saves time and money by accelerating the water treatment process, reducing suspended solids, hydrocarbons, turbidity levels and nutrient loads in water prior to discharge. Aqualete Industries' WTS2000 portable sediment tank is an accepted best management practice in... - May 01, 2015 - Aqualete Industries
DNV GL Exclusive Diamond Sponsor at African Utility Week in Cape Town in May
DNV GL, a leading global testing, certification and advisory services company, is the exclusive diamond sponsor at the upcoming African Utility Week, 12-14 May at the CTICC in Cape Town, South Africa. The event is expected to again attract more than 5,000 power professionals and feature 250... - May 01, 2015 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Geronimo Energy Announces Sale of Black Oak Getty Wind Farm to Sempra U.S. Gas & Power
Stearns County Wind Farm to Operate in Late 2016 - April 29, 2015 - Geronimo Energy
Morningstar Corporation is an ees AWARD 2015 Finalist at Intersolar Europe
Morningstar's grid-tied battery backup application of the Tristar MPPT 600V Controller with DC Transfer Switch was selected as a finalist for the ees AWARD 2015. - April 28, 2015 - Morningstar Corporation
NICE Home Services Earns Esteemed 2014 Angie’s List Super Service Award
Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service - April 25, 2015 - NICE Home Services
ESA Renewables Sponsors Central Florida Earth Day 2015 Celebration
Central Florida solar company to participate at the largest and most prestigious Earth Day event in Central Florida. - April 25, 2015 - ESA Renewables
African Utility Week to Gather Renewable Experts in May to Show How Wind and Solar Can Solve Africa’s Energy Demands
Last week’s announcement of the South African Department of Energy that it has approved 13 new renewable IPP bids “signals the strong commitment of the South African government to continue renewable energy deployment. We encourage the whole sector to anticipate these developments and... - April 25, 2015 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) Announces NGVAmerica Calling for More Alternative Fuel Usage
Chino, CA industrial gas to CNG conversions company Green Alternative Systems (GAS) has announced that NGVAmerica has called for more alternative fuels usage due to fluctuating gas prices. The organization released a detailed white paper to highlight the rising popularity, cost-saving and safety benefits of alternative fuel sources. - April 24, 2015 - Green Alternative Systems
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) Announces Grand Opening for Natural Gas Fueling Station in Florida
Chino, CA fleet conversion to propane specialists Green Alternative Systems (GAS) has announced that Northeast Florida held a grand opening for the areas first public access compressed natural gas fueling outlet in Jacksonville. - April 24, 2015 - Green Alternative Systems
Clean Footprint Hosts Free Webinar About Solar Array Installation
Upcoming webinar details the who, where and how of installing solar photovoltaics. - April 23, 2015 - Clean Footprint
SolBid Launches Crowdfunding Campaign on Earth Day to Raise Funds for Initiative "Brighter Classrooms"
Solar energy start up, SolBid has made it their mission to help schools from the looming educational budget deficit in the U.S. through the use of solar energy. - April 23, 2015 - SolBid, Inc.
Renewable Energy Declines in Canada
Despite the record installation of wind turbines across Canada last year, electrical output from this technology declined 1.5%, according to Statistics Canada. Solar panels generated 4.8% more power last year, but that follows a 7.6% decline in 2013. - April 23, 2015 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation for First Congregational Church of Sonoma
Sonoma and Novato-based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 13.2 kW solar panel system at the First Congregation Church of Sonoma in Sonoma, CA. Designed and built by SolarCraft, the North Bay church’s system will reduce their carbon footprint and offset almost 90% of their PG&E usage. - April 21, 2015 - SolarCraft
New Ways to Benefit from Renewable Energy, Self-Charging Headlamps from 2C Light Company
USA plans to train 75,000 US workers for the exploding solar industry, with focus on large scale utility installations, while the innovative 2C Light Company has developed self-generating lights that are totally integrated into a person’s clothing – wearable green technology! - April 16, 2015 - 2C Light Company Limited - self charging wearable technology
SAAMA to Increase Asset Management Awareness at African Utility Week in Cape Town in May
The Southern African Asset Management Association (SAAMA) “hopes to reach the decision makers in the utilities serving Africa to increase their awareness of the benefits of using solid, proven asset management principles,” says Anton Booyzen, President of SAAMA. Booyzen will be an... - April 15, 2015 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa