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Oldcastle Precast Delivers Multiple Distributed Antenna System Shelters (DAS) for Race Car Speedways
Oldcastle Precast (OPI) has completed customized wireless infrastructure shelter sites for several race car motorsports facilities in the United States. OPI supplied turnkey wireless equipment shelters known as Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Network Buildings in Florida, Illinois, and... - February 28, 2014 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Oldcastle Precast, Inc. Acquires Assets of Kristar Enterprises Inc.
Oldcastle Precast, Inc., a leading solutions provider for North American infrastructure projects, announced today that it has acquired the assets of Kristar Enterprises Inc. The purchase includes three manufacturing locations and all related intellectual property. - February 28, 2014 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
SolarCraft Expands Solar for Labcon - World Leader in Eco-Friendly Plastics Increases Solar Production
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 73.2 kW solar electric expansion at Labcon in Petaluma, CA, the industry leader in sustainable plastic labware. The 73.2 kW addition combined with the existing 800 kW system brings Labcon’s annual solar production to 1.3 million Kilowatt hours. - February 27, 2014 - SolarCraft
Oregon WindPower Has Sights Towards the Wind
Wind energy for home and business applications, Oregon Wind Power wind turbines can produce up to 1600 watts of power. Used for off grid or grid-tied. - February 27, 2014 - Oregon WindPower, LLC
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. Has Delivered a Biodiesel System to Northeast Jones High School, MS.
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has completed a B-60 Biodiesel Processor sale, made by 70centsagallon.com to Northeast Jones High School, MS. The Biodiesel production equipment will be used in the classroom to demonstrate Green Fuel technology for on-campus activities. - February 26, 2014 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
SAIEE Joins African Utility Week to Provide Free, Practical Workshops for Electrical Engineers in the Energy Sector
African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa have joined forces with the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) to host two days of free, practical, CPD-accredited technical workshops on the event’s expo floor for all electrical engineers, technicians and contractors working in the power and water industry. - February 23, 2014 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
The Weidt Group Announces Office Relocation to Accommodate Utility Market Growth
Energy Software and Consulting Firm Further Supports Wisconsin Energy Efficiency Efforts with Expanded Madison Footprint. - February 22, 2014 - The Weidt Group
Solamon Partners with Manitou; Preparing for PV Installations Across Africa
Solamon Energy Corp is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Manitou Investments effective immediately, which will enable the companies to deliver an array of solar PV solutions into Sub-Saharan, particularly those countries in Central Africa. As a critical part of Solamon's Electrify... - February 22, 2014 - Solamon Energy Corp.
Solamon Addresses Water Desalinization Issues; Set to Integrate Solar-Powered Systems
In the longer-term, the combination of solar energy with desalination in North Africa could become particularly interesting for Solamon and our partners, explains Jay Yeo from Budapest, Hungary, where he and his staff continue to meet with leaders from across the Maghreb, exploring numerous... - February 22, 2014 - Solamon Energy Corp.
Liquor Converter, BBQ Logs Win €20K Prizes at UK Innovation Showcase
British clean-tech start-ups have won prizes worth €20.000 each this month in an award-scheme supported by the EU’s main climate innovation initiative, Climate-KIC. - February 22, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Trey Wingate Selected as "Engineer of the Year" by the Georgia Engineering Alliance
WK Dickson & Co., Inc. announced that William ‘Trey’ Wingate III, PE has been selected as the 2014 Engineer of the Year in Private Practice by the Georgia Engineering Alliance (GEA) and the 2014 Georgia Engineers Week Planning Committee (E-Week). His nomination entry was selected by... - February 20, 2014 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
ESA Renewables Commissions First Community Solar Farm in Central Florida
Central Florida solar company developed, constructed and will operate solar array - February 20, 2014 - ESA Renewables
U.S. Gas & Electric and 5LINX Enterprises, Inc. Enter Into Exclusive Strategic Marketing Agreement
Combines USG&E’s strong cash flows and growth with one of the best U.S. retail energy network marketing channels. - February 19, 2014 - U.S. Gas & Electric
Solarcraft Announces New Hire Scott Mayo as Head of Engineering
Solarcraft, Inc. announces new hire Scott Mayo as Engineering Manager. Highly skilled in systems integration, Mayo brings over 30 years of industrial experience in designing, developing and implementing industrial controls. He will be responsible for leading a team of engineering professionals to supply complete integrated solutions as well as creating a complete one-stop shop for all systems engineering, sales and service needs. - February 19, 2014 - Solarcraft, Inc.
New Age Hygienic Systems, Inc. Offers Solution to California's Mega Drought and Water Shortage Crises
"The water shortage compounded by the mega drought in California could have been avoidable if the State officials would have supported my revolutionary super low flow toilet. My inventive nano technology toilet flushes with about one quart of water. Since 2007 had California had adopted my inventive toilet it could have saved annually about 1/3 of California's clean water supply and no shortage would have been today," says Dan Andreiu, the President and Founder of New Age Hygienic Systems, Inc. - February 18, 2014 - New Age Hygienic Systems, Inc.
Prince Charles Awards OBE to Climate Change Executive at Buckingham Palace Ceremony
Mary Ritter, Chief Executive Officer of the European Union’s main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC, was presented with an OBE for services to scientific research and innovation by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace, coinciding with a series of extreme weather events across the UK. - February 16, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Life Systems Group Hires Business Development Manager
Due to the increasing demand of LifeTank - a new emergency water system - Life Systems Group, Inc. recently expanded staff with the hiring of Cameron Everhart as Business Development Manager. - February 15, 2014 - Life Systems Group, Inc.
WaveRoller Obtains External Performance Verification from DNV GL
WaveRoller, the breakthrough wave energy device created by the leading wave energy developer, AW-Energy, has received independent performance verification, taking the wave power industry one step closer to commercialization. DNV GL verified that the hydraulic stage of the Power Take-Off (PTO) showed excellent performance and electricity was generated even in very mild conditions of about 1m significant wave height. - February 09, 2014 - AW-Energy Ltd
Major Breakthrough in Prediction of Financial Damage as a Result of Natural Catastrophes
New predictive technologies have been developed in what is hailed as the most significant development in the modelling of financial losses as a result of natural catastrophes for 20 years. - February 08, 2014 - Climate-KIC
African Utility Week Sponsor Accenture Excited About Smart Grid Momentum in the Utility Industry
“Accenture is very excited with the momentum that is beginning to take shape in the industry. Utilities are transitioning from pilots to full implementation,” says Lungile Mginqi, Managing Director, Utilities Practice at Accenture. The company is a global leader in smart grids and a platinum sponsor at the upcoming African Utility Week & Clean Power Africa. - February 07, 2014 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
The Weidt Group Welcomes Rob Cerreta as Business Development Director
Energy and Software Consulting Firm Hires Experienced Management Consulting Professional - February 06, 2014 - The Weidt Group
Pioneer Engineering Announces Public Training Course for Vibration Analysis in Miami, FL
Pioneer Engineering announces introductory-level vibration analysis training course at the LUDECA Training Center in Miami, FL on May 13-16, 2014. - February 05, 2014 - Pioneer Engineering
InStep Software Recognized as One of the 20 Most Promising Utility Technology Solution Providers
Company Receives Industry Recognition from CIOReview for Innovative Technology Solutions - February 01, 2014 - InStep Software
EnergySwift Wraps Up Lighting Analysis Project - Helps Client Save Up-to 40% on Utility Bills
EnergySwift, successfully completed a building lighting analysis project for a USA based client, helping them reduce energy consumption and cut down utility bills for their facility. - January 31, 2014 - Energy Swift
Clean Power Africa to Discuss if Large Scale Hydro in Africa is a Realistic Clean Power Solution
Within the last ten years the World Bank has invested an estimated US$550 million annually in hydro projects alongside the African Development Bank’s Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), prioritising investment into nine key projects within strategic African... - January 30, 2014 - Clean Power Africa
WK Dickson Names Kraig Kern as New Vice President
W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc., a leading community infrastructure consulting firm, announced today that Kraig C. Kern, CPSM, has been promoted to Vice President. Kern began his career with WK Dickson as Corporate Marketing Coordinator in 2001 and was promoted to Director of Marketing in 2003. He... - January 29, 2014 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Geothermal Resources Council Announces New Board of Directors
Anna Carter, Dennis Kaspereit, Bill Rickard and Gene Suemnicht join the new GRC Board of Directors. - January 29, 2014 - Geothermal Resources Council
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. Has Delivered a Biodiesel System to Oxford High School, MS.
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has completed a B-60 Biodiesel Processor sale, made by 70centsagallon.com to Oxford High School, MS. The Biodiesel production equipment will be used to demonstrate Green Fuel technology for on-campus activities. - January 29, 2014 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
Scandinavia Joins European Union's Main Climate Innovation Initiative
The EU commissioner for Climate Action will open Climate-KIC's new Denmark-based centre on 7 February 2014, allowing Nordic start-up entrepreneurs, businesses, climate professionals, students and government officials to join the European partnership to work on climate change adaptation and mitigation solutions. - January 29, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Systecon Inc. Announces Launch of Multi-Million Dollar Expansion in 2014
Systecon Inc. is planning an expansion project that includes a 50,000 square foot addition at its Schumacher Park Drive facility at a cost of $2.1 million. About 81 jobs would be added. - January 28, 2014 - Systecon Inc.
Geronimo Energy Acquires Green River Wind Farm in North Central Illinois from Mainstream Renewable Power
Acquisition creates sister farm for Walnut Ridge Wind Farm - both farms eligible for expired Production Tax Credit (PTC). - January 25, 2014 - Geronimo Energy
InStep Software to Share How Utilities Are Practically Applying IoT Concepts with Advanced Data Management and Analytics Software Solutions
Company Personnel to Discuss Data Historian and Predictive Asset Analytics Technology at DistribuTECH 2014. - January 24, 2014 - InStep Software
First Commercial Solar Photovoltaic System Installed in N Wilkesboro NC
First commercial solar photovoltaic system installed in N Wilkesboro by Green State Power with the assistance of a USDA grant. - January 23, 2014 - Green State Power
Asia's Emergence in the Global Nuclear Industry
Asia is beginning to play a bigger role in the global nuclear industry, both in terms of leading new builds domestically and involvement in projects beyond their own borders. Their involvement across the value chain, from providing technology and financing to ownership, makes them an increasing influence in the global civil nuclear industry. - January 22, 2014 - Industry Platform Pte. Ltd.
David Pond Reappointed by Governor McCrory to NC Board of Examiners
WK Dickson & Co., Inc. has announced that David L. Pond, PE, Executive Vice President, has been reappointed by North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory to serve on the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. Pond was initially appointed to serve in 2007, and with this... - January 20, 2014 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Jason Steinbock of The Weidt Group to Speak at the ASHRAE 2014 Winter Conference
Energy Specialist to Present Case Study at Conference for American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. - January 19, 2014 - The Weidt Group
African Utility Week to Honour Energy Industry’s Best and Brightest in May
Africa’s leading utility and energy professionals and projects are to be honoured at the annual African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa that is taking place in Cape Town from 13-14 May this year. Designed to celebrate the African triumphs and successes of the industry throughout 2013,... - January 17, 2014 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Clean Footprint Attends Keep Florida Beautiful Annual Meeting
Clean Footprint Founder to discuss green initiatives for the State of Florida with attendees of KFB annual meeting. - January 16, 2014 - Clean Footprint
HydroBio® Advance: Real Time Biofilm Measurement and Innovative Legionella Risk Assessment Tool
ICL Water Solutions – an ICL business unit – launches a new and innovative online method to determine and monitor biofilm in all water systems. - January 16, 2014 - ICL Water Solutions
Magnum, PERC Develop Solar/Propane Jobsite Lighting
A solar-powered and propane-fueled light tower from Magnum Power Products and developed in cooperation with the Propane Education & Research Council now offers a greener, more efficient way to illuminate construction jobsites. Incentives and tax credits are available to assist contractors and rental firms with their purchases. - January 15, 2014 - Propane Education & Research Council
Quickly Determine Heating Costs and Emissions by Fuel Type with New Energy Calculator App
New free, convenient app for Apple and Android devices gives professionals up-to-date information about heating costs and emissions for space- and water-heating systems powered by propane, heating oil, or electricity. - January 12, 2014 - Propane Education & Research Council
Queen Recognises CEO of Europe's Main Climate Innovation Initiative with OBE
The Chief Executive Officer of the EU's main climate innovation initiative has been awarded an OBE for services to scientific research and innovation by Queen Elizabeth II. - January 10, 2014 - Climate-KIC
North Carolina Governor Appoints Dan Dawson to Environmental Management Commission
WK Dickson & Co., Inc. is pleased to announce that Dan Dawson, PE, PLS, the firm’s Vice President and Manager of the Wilmington Regional Office, has been appointed to a six year term on the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission by Governor Pat McCrory. Mr. Dawson has more... - January 08, 2014 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
First Solar-Powered Cooler Launches at CES
Solar Cool Technologies (TM) Launches First Solar-Powered Cooler at Consumer Electronics Show, Las Vegas. - January 08, 2014 - Solar Cool Technologies
Rentricity Wins NYSERDA Award to Study City of Albany in-Pipe Hydro Clean Energy Project
Rentricity Inc., which makes technology that generates electricity using water pressure in pipes, has been awarded approximately $100,000 from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to study the technical issues and benefits of installing a water pipe-based... - January 06, 2014 - Rentricity Inc.
1KVa Solar Power Package from Sri Pradhyumna Technologies Bangalore India
Start your new year by protecting the environment. - December 27, 2013 - Sri Pradhyumna Technologies Pvt.Ltd
Solar Start-Up Helps Power Refugee Camps in Syria
A start-up supported by Climate-KIC, the EU's main climate innovation initiative, is helping to supply Syrian refugees with solar-based light and power this winter. Access to light and power is critical for refugees in Syria, where seven million are estimated to have fled their homes because of... - December 21, 2013 - Climate-KIC
How to Save and Celebrate a Greener Christmas This Holiday Season
Christmas is a great time to introduce energy saving habits into a household as many easy and simple changes in the way we live can end up putting extra money into your pocket. Higher electricity prices in South Africa have become an increasing strain on consumers’ monthly... - December 21, 2013 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Novinium Receives a US Patent for Its N-Ter Injection Process
Novinium was awarded US patent number 8,572,842, titled “Method for Thermally Enhancing Injection of Power Cables,” covering its N-Ter™ injection process. The patent for N-Ter, which stands for Novinium-Thermally Enhanced Rejuvenation, was jointly awarded to Norm Keitges, Novinium’s technical services manager, and Glen Bertini, Novinium’s president and chief executive officer. - December 20, 2013 - Novinium
As the Debate on Energy Prices Continues to Rage, Economy Energy Paves the Way for Low Cost Gas
With just a little ingenuity and initiative, it is possible to control your electricity bills says Economy Energy. - December 20, 2013 - Economy Energy