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Canadian Startup Pushes for Better Cleanup in the Oil Patch
Summit Liability Solutions and software startup Ark Platforms today announced a unique, long-term partnership to help Canadian oil and gas companies improve environmental cleanup using innovative new software. - December 11, 2014 - Ark Platforms
WAPIC Puts Nigerian Power Successes and Opportunities in the Spotlight
The West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC), held recently in Lagos, Nigeria, smashed all attendance records, attracted many power industry heavyweights, celebrated the successes of the power sector privatisation but also openly discussed the challenges the region is facing with regards to... - December 11, 2014 - Future Energy Nigeria
African Utility Week Returns to Cape Town and Shows That Africa is Open for Business
Regional collaboration in the power and water sectors, the untapped potential of renewable energy and investment challenges will be top of the agenda at the 15th African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa conference and exhibition, returning to the CTICC in Cape Town from 12-14 May next year. The... - December 07, 2014 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
ORCA Secure: EV Fast Charging on Sunshine
Solar panel owners can now drive their Electric Vehicles (EVs) on Sunshine! - December 06, 2014 - Andromeda Power, LLC
Large Equipment Companies – Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA-Tencor Losing Market Share to Smaller Companies in 2014 Says The Information Network
Large semiconductor equipment manufacturers are losing market share in 2014 to much smaller companies as customers focus on technology and customer service rather than size, according to the report Applied Materials: Competing for World Dominance, recently published by The Information Network... - December 05, 2014 - The Information Network
Solamon Set to Re-Visit Ghana; Unaffected by Ebola Outbreak and Nearby Conflicts
On the heels of launching its "Electrify Africa" campaign earlier this year and in the wake of two extensive visits to Ghana, and most recently meetings held with key stakeholders, Solamon Energy CEO Graeme Boyce says the focus of his executives and new partners heading into 2015 will... - December 04, 2014 - Solamon Energy Corp.
Improving IT Delivery: The Top Five Trends in Testing
Acutest, a leading software testing service provider, identify the top five trends in software testing that will add the most value to IT delivery projects. - December 03, 2014 - Acutest Software Testing Services
Teravalve Introduces Water Conservation Valve That Can Save Water Bill by 10% to 30%
Large water users like hotels, food processing facilities, car washes and large office buildings can save thousands of dollars in water bills by using TeraValve™ water conservation system. - November 26, 2014 - TeraValve
FoxGuard Launches Next Generation Industrial HMI
FoxGuard Solutions released its 3U Industrial HMI, a rackmount computer designed to provide flexibility and reliability. This rackmount system is developed specifically for industrial applications in the energy and factory automation markets, as well as other critical infrastructure... - November 25, 2014 - FoxGuard Solutions
Trelis 15.1 Software Release Announced
csimsoft, a leading developer of advanced meshing tools for the CFD and FEA communities, announced today the release of Trelis 15.1, a version upgrade of its popular Trelis meshing software. Trelis 15.1 includes the much anticipated Trelis SDK, with an export API for creating custom exporters, and... - November 21, 2014 - csimsoft
Okonjo-Iweala, Nnaji and Ughelli Popular Winners at West African Power Industry Awards in Lagos
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigerian Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, former Nigerian Power Minister Bart Okechukwu Nnaji and Ughelli Power were some of the popular winners at the inaugural West African Power Industry Awards that were announced at the sold-out gala dinner... - November 21, 2014 - Future Energy Nigeria
Impiro Invests in Solar Market Growth in Indonesia
Impiro (www.impiro.com), a full-service investment firm, today announced a major investment into PT Contained Energy Indonesia (www.containedenergy.com), a company involved in various areas of renewable energy in Indonesia and Pacific Islands. Contained Energy delivers premier quality energy... - November 21, 2014 - Impiro
BGE Commercial Electricity Supply Rates to Surge Up to 80% Effective Dec. 1
BGE commercial rates are set to surge by 80 percent effective Dec. 1, 2014. Maryland consumers have the option to buy electricity from suppliers other than the power company. Maryland-based energy advisor MD Energy Advisors gives insight on how businesses can avoid surges and reap optimal energy savings. - November 21, 2014 - Point Click Switch
SolarCraft Hires New Controller - Solar Industry Leader Hires Controller to Help Manage Thriving Business
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft, a leader in solar energy system design and installation, announced today that Cindy Gurtner has joined their company as Controller. - November 20, 2014 - SolarCraft
Fragmentation in the 3D Industry Will Augment Its Growth
3D printing industry remains highly fragmented across different printers, materials, and software. This fragmentation in the 3D industry will be a catalyst for growth, as no single company controls the majority of the market, according to the latest report “3D Printing: Material and Equipment... - November 18, 2014 - The Information Network
US-China Climate Change Deal: EU Initiative Calls on Innovators to Exceed Targets
Bertrand van Ee, CEO of Climate-KIC, the EU’s largest public-private innovation partnership focused on mitigating and adapting to climate change, has called on innovators and entrepreneurs to step up their “open innovation” efforts to bring down CO2 emission levels, boost the... - November 17, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Rentricity Completes First Drinking Water Certified In-Pipe Hydro Project in Canada
Company's first NSF Certified Flow-to-Wire™ system to generate 32 kilowatts of clean energy in city water infrastructure. - November 17, 2014 - Rentricity Inc.
NJBIZ Honors New Jersey's 50 Fastest Growing Companies
For the second consecutive year, ENERActive Solutions, LLC was nominated as one of New Jersey's 50 Fastest Growing Companies. NJBIZ and this year's program sponsors held an awards ceremony on Thursday, November 13, 2014, honoring and announcing the rankings of the nominees. Eneractive was ranked as #40 for 2014. - November 16, 2014 - Eneractive Solutions
The CALSEIA Bay Area Chapter Meets at the New Prospect Silicon Valley Facility
On the evening of October 28th, the California Solar Energy Industries Association (CALSEIA) Bay Area Chapter President and Clean Solar CEO, Randy Zechman, called to order their bi-monthly meeting at the new Prospect Silicon Valley (ProspectSV) Technology Demonstration Center in San Jose,... - November 14, 2014 - Clean Solar
Canandaigua, NY Company Secures North Carolina Electric Vehicle Charging Project
EV Charge Solutions, a My Fleet Dept company, has been awarded a project for the City of Concord, N.C. to install six electric vehicle charging ports at four separate locations. “Our proposal provides a turn-key solution for the City of Concord; which we are well equipped to deliver,”... - November 14, 2014 - EV Charge Solutions
dynaCERT Announces Commencement of Commercial Production of HydraGenTM
dynaCERT's commences commercial manufacturing and production of their flagship fuel-saving and carbon emission reduction system - HydraGenTM. - November 12, 2014 - dynaCERT
The Mister Launches as First Ever Kickstarter Project to be Eligible for 30% Green Tax Credit
The Mister is an Internet-of-Things device that improves the efficiency of residential A/C units by up to 30%. The resulting increase in capacity allows the system to cool the home more quickly each cycle, as well as consume less power while operating. Comprised of a group of engineers formerly in the oil industry, The Mister bucks the local trend by offering a product that allows homeowners to decrease their carbon footprint, and save money in the process. - November 12, 2014 - The Mister
Finalists Announced in West African Power Industry Awards
Ughelli Power, Geometric Power and Clarke Energy are just some of the leading names in power that have been nominated for the inaugural West African Power Industry Awards which will be announced at the gala dinner ceremony during the West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC) on 18 November at the Eko Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria. - November 12, 2014 - Future Energy Nigeria
Local Northern NJ Company is Pleased to Offer Maintenance Contracts for Backup Generators
Bornstein Sons, Inc., a family owned and operated company offering installations, repairs and maintenance of generators, air conditioning, heating and plumbing, is pleased to offers maintenance contracts for standby backup generators installed for residential and light commercial use. The company, owned by Bonnie Bornstein Fertel and Richard Fertel services home and business owners in northern and north central NJ. - November 10, 2014 - Bornstein Sons, Inc.
McWire Electric Ranks on the 2014 Inc. 5000 List with Three-Year Sales Growth of 283%
San Diego solar company offers solutions for rising electricity costs. - November 09, 2014 - McWire Electric, Inc.
PERC Offers Incentive on Generac 15kW EcoGen Standby Generator
Purchasers of Generac’s new propane-powered 15kW EcoGen standby generator may be eligible to receive a $2,000 incentive from the Propane Education & Research Council, making it possible for them to maintain their commitment to sustainability and save money at the same time. - November 06, 2014 - Propane Education & Research Council
PlugVolt Febuary 2015 Battery Seminar: Nissan & Valeo to Speak in Automotive Panel
Join industry leaders from AVL, Bosch, Chrysler, Ford, GM, Intertek, Johnson Controls, LG Chem, Magna Steyr, Navigant Research, NEC Energy Solutions, NextEnergy, Nissan, Sakti3, TUV SUD, Valeo, Xalt Energy and many more to hear about the latest advances & challenges for grid storage and xEV batteries. - November 06, 2014 - PlugVolt
Long Island Electrical Contractor Roland's Electric Launches Stuff-a-Truck Thanksgiving Food Drive to Ease Hunger This Thanksgiving Season
Roland's Electric Launches Stuff-a-Truck Food Drive Through 11/21; Electrical contractor challenges community to ease hunger this Thanksgiving season - November 05, 2014 - Roland's Electric Inc.
Milholland Solar & Electric Joins Industry Leaders in Growing California’s Solar Industry
Milholland Solar & Electric (DVOB), a 25 year old family owned & operated Solar Power & Electrical Contractor joins the California Solar Energy Industries Association. - November 04, 2014 - Milholland Solar & Electric
Climate-KIC Reveals Europe’s Best Clean-Tech Innovation of 2014
Winning hydro-powered floating irrigation system can increase crop yield up to 5 times and replace diesel-powered systems. Finals ceremony at Climate-KIC’s annual Innovation Festival the last stage in programme that has provided a total of €425,000 in funding to European clean-tech start-ups. Winners selected for their ability to transform clean-tech ideas into commercial success and bring down CO2 levels. - November 03, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Dimension Energy Services Joins Prestigious Business Association
Dimension Energy Services, an energy services company based in Texas, has joined the U.S. Business Association Center in an effort to further solidify its vocal commitment to offering top-tier service to each and every customer and to ensure that its customers are covered under both the Pipeline... - November 03, 2014 - Dimension Energy Services
Response to IPCC Synthesis Report: CEO of Climate-KIC Calls for Collective Action to Promote Jobs, Skills Required for New Low Carbon Economy
Bertrand van Ee, CEO of Climate-KIC, Europe’s largest public-private innovation partnership focused on mitigating and adapting to climate change, says we can promote the high-level skills needed for the world’s next, low carbon, economy and create jobs for generations to come. - November 02, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Enormous Investment Opportunities in Power Sector Unlocked at WAPIC in Lagos in November
The enormous investment opportunities in the West African power sector will be in focus during the upcoming West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC), taking place in Lagos, Nigeria from 18-19 November. The Nigerian Minister of Power, Hon. Chinedu O. Nebo, and Heirs Holdings CEO, Tony O. - October 31, 2014 - Future Energy Nigeria
Rwanda’s Infrastructure Minister James Musoni to Address iPAD Rwanda in Kigali on 3 November
Rwanda’s Minister of Infrastructure, the Hon. James Musoni, heads up a high-level government contingent that will address the opening session of the inaugural iPAD Rwanda Power & Infrastructure Investment Forum taking place in Kigali from 3-4 November. The event will gather hundreds of... - October 31, 2014 - iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastucture Forum
U.S. DOE Launches $1 Million H2 Refuel H-Prize Competition for Small-Scale Hydrogen Refueling System
America's entrepreneurs and innovators invited to compete in designing clean transportation infrastructure. - October 30, 2014 - Hydrogen Education Foundation
Dr Solar Announces Solar Power Solutions for Bangalore to Lighten Up Garden City Without Contributing to Global Warming
Dr Solar announces their Solar Power Solutions for Bangalore by going green and utilizing the abundant Solar energy in a way that can boom up the economic conditions as well as turn the city into a Eco-Friendly one. - October 30, 2014 - Dr. Solar
FoxGuard Launches NERC CIP Compliance Documentation Tool
FoxGuard Solutions is releasing its Ports and Services Auditor, an automation tool designed specifically to assist utilities with the creation and management of NERC CIP-005-3a, NERC CIP 007-3, NERC CIP-007-5, and NERC CIP 010-1 regulatory documentation. The Ports and Services Auditor provides... - October 28, 2014 - FoxGuard Solutions
Symbion Power Says "We Have Arrived in Rwanda"
“Our message is that ‘we have arrived in Rwanda’,” says Symbion Power CEO Paul Hinks. The company is the diamond sponsor at the upcoming iPAD Rwanda Power & Infrastructure Investment Forum. - October 25, 2014 - iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastucture Forum
Clean, Efficient Propane-Powered Products to be Featured in 2014 Greenbuild LivingHome
The Propane Education & Research Council is a title sponsor of the 2014 Greenbuild LivingHome featured at the 2014 Greenbuild International Conference & Expo in New Orleans, Oct. 22-24. Clean, efficient propane-powered products will be featured in the LEED v4 Platinum home. - October 19, 2014 - Propane Education & Research Council
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Wins Award at the BCA Annual Summit
ENERActive Solutions' Energy Audit and Retro-Commissioning project at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC)'s Sidney Kimmel Center for Prostate and Urologic Cancers was selected as the winner of the Existing Building Category at the Building Commissioning Association (BCA) Northeast Chapter's 8th Annual Commissioning Summit. - October 18, 2014 - Eneractive Solutions
NYPA Selects ENERActive Solutions as a Contractor Under Build Smart NY Program
Following the approval of the increased funding of $117 million in support of Build Smart NY, New York Power Authority (NYPA) authorized the award of contracts to twelve firms, including ENERActive Solutions, to implement the Statewide Energy Efficiency Program (Statewide EEP). Build Smart NY, in conjunction with Governor Andrew Cuomo's Executive Order 88, plans to reduce the energy consumption of state facilities by 20% by April 2020. - October 17, 2014 - Eneractive Solutions
Infineon Maintains Leading Position in Power Semiconductors But Edged Out of MOSFET Sector by International Rectifier Says The Information Network
International Rectifier led the $6 billion MOSFET sector in 2013, just ahead of Infineon, while Mitsubishi Electric dominated the IGBT sector, well ahead of Infineon. But Infineon’s combined revenues in both sectors was enough to maintain its lead in the overall power semiconductor market,... - October 17, 2014 - The Information Network
ITW Solar Insulcast for Thermally Conductive Applications
ITW Solar’s Insulcast Promotes Thermal Conductivity for Smart Solar Components at Solar Power International in Las Vegas, USA - October 16, 2014 - ITW Solar
Semiconductor Content of Wearables to Reach $9 Billion in 2019
Semiconductor revenues will reach $9 billion in 2019, led by wearable devices in the healthcare sector, according to a new report, Wearable Sensor and Electronic Market, recently published by The Information Network, a New Tripoli, PA market research company. High end connectivity devices for... - October 16, 2014 - The Information Network
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) Specializes in Industrial CNG Conversions
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) has announced that they are specializing in industrial CNG conversions. - October 16, 2014 - Green Alternative Systems
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) Announce Full Service for Fleet Propane Conversions
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) has just announced that they offer full fleet propane conversion services for vehicle based businesses. - October 16, 2014 - Green Alternative Systems
Europe’s Most Innovative Cleantech Start-Ups Compete for €65,000 Funding in Valencia, Spain on 31 October
Overall the competition provides a total of €425,000 in funding to EU start-ups to further develop their ventures; Participating companies capable of delivering global impact on sustainability by transforming cleantech ideas into commercial success; Finalists include an app to help electric vehicles locate charging points, an aquaculture and hydroponics system for sustainable urban farms, and a technology that transforms vibrations into electricity. - October 15, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Data Historian Software Key to Successful Synchrophasor Data Management for Improving Grid Reliability
InStep Software to Present at the CIGRE 2014 Grid of the Future Symposium. - October 15, 2014 - InStep Software
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation for Congregation Shomrei Torah
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 34 kW solar panel system at Congregation Shomrei Torah in Santa Rosa, CA. Designed and built by SolarCraft, the North Bay Synagogue’s system will reduce their carbon footprint while saving thousands in utility costs in the years to come. - October 14, 2014 - SolarCraft
Solamon Signs MoU; Adds 50 MW of Projects in Ghana and Burkina Faso to West African Pipeline
Solamon Ghana Ltd. begins West African expansion. - October 12, 2014 - Solamon Energy Corp.