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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
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
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
ePIPE® Prevents Customer-Side Domestic Water Leakage of 14.5 Million Gallons of Water Per Year in California
PRI is currently preventing nearly 14.5 million gallons of clean water from being wasted each year in California, thanks to its revolutionary ePIPE leak protection technology. - April 15, 2015 - Pipe Restoration Technologies, LLC
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
U.S. Propane Industry Contributes $40B to GDP, is Leading Producer Worldwide
A study commissioned by the Propane Education & Research Council and prepared by ICF International shows the propane industry contributed $38.7 billion to U.S. gross domestic product and employed 49,721 domestic workers in 2012, the most recent year data was available. The report,... - April 10, 2015 - Propane Education & Research Council
Sunsource Offering Free Real-Time Remote Solar System Monitoring
Leading Kansas City solar & renewable energy specialist company SunSource is offering Real-time Remote Solar System web-based monitoring with solar panel installation services free of cost for lifetime. - April 08, 2015 - SunSource Homes
Carbon Credit Capital Earns Green Business Certification
Carbon Credit Capital is proud to announce that it has received Green Business Certification from Green America®. This demonstrates Carbon Credit Capital’s commitment to environmentally and socially responsible business. It further strengthens the company’s mission to “bridge... - April 04, 2015 - Carbon Credit Capital
eNCA to Broadcast Live from African Utility Week in Cape Town in May
African Utility Week has entered into an exclusive television broadcasting partnership with eNCA and will receive live coverage during the conference and exhibition from 12-14 May in Cape Town. The annual event attracts more than 5000 power and water professionals from across the globe. eNCA is a... - April 04, 2015 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Rhombus Energy Solutions, Inc. Acquires Energy Development Associates, LLC
Acquisition brings high power, advanced power conversion solutions to the test and energy storage market. - April 02, 2015 - Rhombus Energy Solutions, Inc.
Progression, a Natural Part of the Process for Smart Engineer
Trojan Utilities, the smart meter installation and maintenance company, provides a process of career progression for Manchester smart meter field engineer Andrew Sidebotham. - April 01, 2015 - Trojan Utilities
OneRain Announces Participation in 2015 U.S. Society on Dams Conference
OneRain Incorporated announced today that James Logan, Chief Executive Officer, and Blake Kellum, Systems Consultant, are scheduled to participate at the upcoming 2015 U.S. Society on Dams (USSD) Annual Meeting and Conference taking place at the Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville, KY, April 13-17, 2015. - March 29, 2015 - OneRain Incorporated
Ekoguru Energy Awareness App Launched on Earth Hour Day
Ekoguru.com, the energy awareness app that makes saving energy a social, fun and easy habit for the whole family launched on Earth Hour day. - March 28, 2015 - Ekoguru
How Africa Can Attract Foreign and Local Investment for Its Power Projects
“Investing in the power sector in Africa can be very lucrative and we have the success stories to prove it,” says Evan Schiff, event director of African Utility Week, taking place in Cape Town from 12-14 May. During the largest annual power and water conference and expo on the... - March 28, 2015 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Energy Storage Symposium in Carbondale on April 1st
An Energy Storage symposium is taking place on the Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU) campus on Wednesday, April 1st from 9:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and is taking place in the Mississippi room of the SIU Student Center. Experts in the field of energy storage technology will make presentations on a variety of topics, including new electrolytes and redo-active polymers for advanced batteries and new materials for supercapacitor electrodes. - March 27, 2015 - SIU Advanced Coal and Energy Research Center
Utilities Firm Presents a Community Achievement Award
Trojan Utilities presents Bolton University BA Graphic Design student, 27 year old Sean Regan from Urmston, with a Trojan Utilities Community Achievement Award after winning a design competition to re-brand Bolton’s Deaf Society. As part of Trojan’s commitment to support Bolton’s... - March 26, 2015 - Trojan Utilities
Shop Akari Announces Crowdfunding Campaign on Indiegogo
Shop Akari, an eCommerce store for ecofriendly products, announced a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo. After beginning as a solar developer more than six years ago, Shop Akari morphed into an online store for sustainable products and on average has nearly tripled in size every year for the past... - March 26, 2015 - Shop Akari LLC