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InStep Software Releases Report on the Power of Predictive Maintenance
Predictive asset analytics software allows companies to avoid unnecessary risks; gives early warning of impending equipment issues. - October 30, 2013 - InStep Software
Geronimo Energy Announces Rooftop Solar Installations with Slumberland Furniture
Construction on eight stores, one distribution center, and corporate headquarters begins this month. - October 27, 2013 - Geronimo Energy
Dana Kose of The Weidt Group to Moderate Opening Plenary During 2013 USGBC Colorado Green Schools Summit
Three Colorado School Districts Participate in Energy Panel. - October 25, 2013 - The Weidt Group
Newly Certified Solar System for Developing Countries
A new affordable and reliable Solar Hot Water system has been awarded with the OG-300 certification. This system provides a great opportunity for developing countries as it significantly lowers the costs of running hot water. - October 24, 2013 - SunMaxx Solar
Alpha Showcases Full Suite of Power Solutions at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo
Alpha Technologies, worldwide power solutions provider, will display a wide array of Cable TV/Broadband Power products and services this week at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo in Atlanta, GA. “Both products and services are critical elements in building and maintaining a reliable network,” said... - October 22, 2013 - Alpha Technologies
Customer Focus as Smart Technology Becomes Reality at European Utility Week
The customer or end-user in the smart energy market was in focus at the European Utility Week this week as some 8000 utility professionals gathered at the Amsterdam RAI to hear about the latest technology and solutions for a smarter energy society. - October 19, 2013 - European Utility Week
EWS to Deliver Fresh Approach to Water Treatment
Water Shield Inc announces the formation of Sego Engineered Water Solutions (EWS) to address small community potable and waste water treatment and distribution systems. - October 18, 2013 - Water Shield Inc.
Clean Footprint Sets Appointments with Solar Developers for Solar Power International 2013
Florida-based solar finance and development company to set appointments with solar developers regarding shovel-ready projects. - October 18, 2013 - Clean Footprint
Clean Footprint Participates in 2013 Florida Energy Summit in Orlando
During the summit, stakeholders meet to help to advance the development of the state’s energy industry and conservation practices. - October 17, 2013 - Clean Footprint
InStep Software Recognizes Customers for Innovative Applications of Software Products at 2013 Annual Users Conference
Award Recipients Include Southern California Edison, Purdue University, National Grid and Southern Company - October 17, 2013 - InStep Software
European Utility Week Hears That "Energy Desperately Needs Branding"
“Do any of you here honestly believe that your customers like you?” was the question utility professionals were asked during the opening session of European Utility Week at the Amsterdam RAI on Tuesday, 15 October. Engaging customers in the utility industry was an important theme,... - October 17, 2013 - European Utility Week
Evergreen Midwest Co. Launches New Website Featuring Improved Content and Online Shopping
Evergreen Midwest Co. serves the industrial gas, cryogenic, specialty gas, and medical gas industries as a wholesale supplier of valves, cylinders, and a wide variety of gas transfer and gas regulation products and accessories. They just introduced a new website. The new website allows consumers to easily make purchases from all the fine US manufacturers they represent, including; Sherwood Valve, Catalina Cylinder, RegO Products, Goddard, Superior, Flexible Components, just to name a few. - October 12, 2013 - Evergreen Midwest Co.
IMR Test Labs Installs New Tescan Vega-3 Scanning Electron Microscope
IMR Test Labs has acquired a new scanning electron microscope to enhance the lab's metallurgical and failure analysis services. - October 11, 2013 - IMR Test Labs
Clean Footprint Attends Clean Energy Congress 2.0 in Tallahassee, Florida
Energy business leaders and stakeholders gathered in the Historic Capital for a full-day session to propose, debate and vote on energy policy priorities for the 2014 session. - October 10, 2013 - Clean Footprint
State Public Utilities Commission Approves New Rebate for Solar Pool Heating
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the State Public Utilities Commission under the California Solar Initiative Program has just approved a rebate for qualified solar heating installations on all commercial swimming pools. - October 09, 2013 - SolarCraft
Smart Energy Challenges in Focus as 8000 Gather for European Utility Week at Amsterdam RAI Next Week
Some 8000 of the utility industry’s leading minds and vendors of the latest technology are gathering for European Utility Week, for the annual smart energy invasion at the Amsterdam RAI from 15-17 October, at what is the largest industry conference and exhibition on the continent. At this... - October 09, 2013 - European Utility Week
HEVO Power's High Tech Manhole Cover Charges Electric Vehicle Adoption
HEVO Power's wireless electric vehicle charging technology selected as SAFE Emerging Innovation Semi-Finalist. - October 08, 2013 - Integrated Solar Technology
MAGE SOLAR Selected as ONTILITY Gold Partner
Wholesaler and Manufacturer Establish Key Strategic Partnership - October 05, 2013 - MAGE SOLAR
City Stays Dry During Heavy Rains
Columbus Sees Results from Flood Mitigation Plan. - October 04, 2013 - Ruekert & Mielke, Inc.
Lake Cable Positions for "Better. Smarter. Faster." Era. Strong Growth Results in Three Dynamic Business Units.
To coincide with its newly created business units, the company announced the promotions of several veteran Lake Cable employees – most of whom have spent their entire careers in the wire and cable industry - to the upper management level. - October 03, 2013 - Lake Cable
SkyHouse Solutions Reacts to Study About HVAC Market Conditions
According to a 2013 IBISWorld study, key conditions over the next five years exist for a recovery in the manufacturing and sales of HVACR equipment and they include: increased construction activity, a rebound in corporate profitability; resulting in further investment in capital structures and... - October 03, 2013 - Skyhouse solutions
Andrew Pospisal Elected Secretary Chair of ASHRAE Iowa Chapter Board of Governors
Energy Specialist with 12 Years Experience Joins ASHRAE Board for 2013-2014 - September 28, 2013 - The Weidt Group
SEPCO Launches Redesigned Website to Enhance Customer Experience
SEPCO – Solar Electric Power Company is pleased to announce the launch of a completely redesigned website at www.sepco-solarlighting.com. This website was redesigned to provide a better user experience with streamlined information. In addition to providing streamlined information for a more... - September 27, 2013 - SEPCO - Solar Electric Power Company
Powerful Discussions at EAPIC as 750 Gather in Nairobi
More than 750 power professionals attended the 15th annual East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) in Nairobi from 9-11 September which focused on the challenges faced by utilities in the region. Featured speakers included Uganda’s State Minister for Energy, the Honourable Minister... - September 22, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa
Julia Gauthier and Jason Steinbock of the Weidt Group to Speak at 2013 AIA Iowa Annual Convention
Energy Specialists Featured at Annual Convention for American Institute of Architects - September 21, 2013 - The Weidt Group
A New Site Development, Renewable Energy, Construction Management Company Has Arrived in Denver - Five Star Companies, LLC
Five Star Companies, LLC is a unique and diversified veteran-owned company, focused on superior customer satisfaction in Construction Management (Traditional and Renewable Energy) and Civil/Site Development - emphasizing the LEED principles while promoting renewable energy concepts. - September 20, 2013 - Five Star Companies, LLC
Focus on Renewable Energy Integration and Storage at European Utility Week in Amsterdam in October
The challenges inherent to integrating renewable energy into utility power grids will be in focus at the Renewable Energy Integration & Energy Storage Conference from 15-17 October in Amsterdam. The event will take place as part of the European Utility Week, attended by 8000+ smart energy... - September 20, 2013 - European Utility Week
The Skajaquoda Group Prepares to Expand with New Headquarters
The Skajaquoda Group recently moved their headquarters from Claymont, Delaware to a much larger building in Clarkfield, Minnesota. The new headquarters will house Skajaquoda and their research facility. The relocation to a larger building will be a valuable asset for growth in the market and the... - September 19, 2013 - Skajaquoda Group
SkyHouse Solutions Creates Innovative Business Model to Combat Rising Energy Costs
SkyHouse Solutions Inc., is a California start up addressing the need for innovative and cost effective products to save consumers of energy money and protect the environment. - September 14, 2013 - Skyhouse solutions
The Newest Environmentally-Friendly Solutions from Stauber Drilling Inc.
While drilling has not always been pegged as something that is good for the environment, Stauber Drilling Inc. is trying to change that stereotype. Drilling for water wells will always be important, but the days of sacrificing the environment for the sake of water well construction are coming to an... - September 14, 2013 - Stauber Drilling
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Selected for $1 Million DOE Vehicle Technologies Grant Award
Wildcat’s high throughput battery workflow to play key role in development of new electrolytes for silicon anodes. - September 12, 2013 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
ICL Water Solutions Announces Global Price Increase
ICL Water Solutions, a Business Unit of ICL Performance Products today announced a price increase initiative for all regions; it will start an immediate action to review prices between 5 and 20%, depending on the products and services. “During the last 5 years, after the economic turmoil of... - September 12, 2013 - ICL Water Solutions
Wello’s Wave Energy Converter Producing Clean Energy
Finnish wave energy developer, Wello Ltd, has on September the 10th released further test results of the Penguin wave energy converter installed in Orkney, Scotland. The Penguin wave energy converter was redeployed in Orkney in July 2013 after pre-commissioning of the power plant. The Penguin has... - September 12, 2013 - Wello Ltd.
Output from Green Power Drops in Canada
Federal statistics show that the contribution from renewable energy sources continues to decline, compared with conventional carbon-based fuel sources. - September 11, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Bethlehem Authority Partners with Rentricity to Finance In-Pipe Hydropower Projects
Rentricity Inc., the in-pipe hydro energy recovery Company, executed a letter of agreement with the Bethlehem Authority in Pennsylvania to explore, finance and develop multiple small, in-pipe hydropower sites within the Authority’s water system. The agreement follows similar agreements with... - September 10, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
SolarCraft Brings Solar Power to Sweetwater Spectrum
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 51 kW solar electric and solar pool heating system at Sweetwater Spectrum community in Sonoma, CA, a residential development geared specifically for adults with autism. - September 10, 2013 - SolarCraft
greeNEWit Sponsors the Annual Downtown Hyattsville Arts Festival
Come join greeNEWit, a sustainability company that helps you save money on energy bills, at the sixth annual Hyattsville Arts Festival. The outdoor event will be held September 14, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the intersection of Baltimore Avenue and Jefferson Street in downtown Hyattsville. - September 09, 2013 - greeNEWit
Mold Removal Group in White Plains Partners with SEO Specialist to Promote Services Online
Local cleaning company "Fresh Maintenance Services" partners up with SEO experts "Prospect Genius" to bring superior mold remediation, sewage cleanup, and air purification services to the greater White Plains, NY area. - September 09, 2013 - Fresh Maintenance Services Inc.
Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. Opens Fourth Office Location
Deer Park, Illinois Becomes Home to Municipal Engineering Firm. - September 06, 2013 - Ruekert & Mielke, Inc.
European Utility Week 2013: Siemens Solutions Ensure a Grid Ready for the Future
The growing importance amongst the various stakeholders in the utility industry of collaboration, interoperability, shared targets and joint ambitions will be in focus at the upcoming, annual European Utility Week in the Amsterdam RAI from 15-17 October. - September 06, 2013 - European Utility Week
CEO Forum Gathers Utility Heads at EAPIC in Nairobi
Utilities’ challenges of financing power projects - be they generation, transmission or distribution projects, and ways in which this can be mitigated, will be in focus during the CEO Forum at the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) in Nairobi from 10-11 September. The attendance... - September 05, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa
WK Dickson Adds Senior Project Manager to Water & Wastewater Group
W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc. has announced another major addition to its water resources consulting group. The firm welcomed Benjamin “Jamie” C. Wright, Jr., PE to the firm this week. He is located in the Columbia, SC regional office and serves as a senior project manager. Jamie will... - September 04, 2013 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Houston Energy Start-Up Expands to Illinois
Torch Energy Solutions, a boutique energy advisory firm out of Houston, is expanding to Illinois after being certified by the Illinois Commerce Commission. The firm will start serving residents and businesses in the state of Illinois in early September. The company has established relationships... - August 30, 2013 - Torch Energy Solutions
Smart Grids and T&D Industry in Europe Facing Regulatory and Infrastructure Challenges
“Energy utilities may well be amongst the biggest industrial polluters, but they also hold the keys to a clean, green future,” says European Utility Week conference producer Ed Butler. The rapidly evolving power transmission and distribution system and the challenges in incorporating... - August 29, 2013 - European Utility Week
Hydropower Efficiency Act of 2013 Will Ease Rentricity Projects for Water, Wastewater, Irrigation and Industrial Water Operators
On August 9th, the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act (H.R. 267) and the Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act (H.R. 678) were signed into law by President Obama. Both the Senate and House of Representatives passed the bill on January 15, 2013, which was... - August 28, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
Texal Energy Helps Non-Profit Abba House Reduce Energy Consumption with Texal Super-Bulb SB-200 Implementation
Texal Energy, a Dallas based energy efficiency firm, partnered with Abba House of Cummings, GA to reduce overall lighting energy consumption by 50%. Christian influenced Abba House works with women in overcoming additions as well as addressing physical and emotional abuse. Texal Energy retrofitted... - August 28, 2013 - Texal Energy
My Area Energy, a New Online Community with Homeowners in Mind
MyAreaEnergy.com was started in January 2013 by a homeowner discouraged with the lack of quality data about available power generation services. As a customer, the site owner constantly changed providers, which dramatically increased his troubles of being an energy consumer. The website was built... - August 25, 2013 - My Area Energy LLC
Florence to be the Home of Alabama's 5th MIEX® System
The City of Florence, Alabama will be home to Alabama’s fifth MIEX® Treatment system. The 8 MGD system will remove dissolved organic carbon (DOC) and reduce disinfection by-product (DBP) formation. The MIEX® System will be applied as pretreatment to the plant’s existing treatment process and will allow for compliance with EPA DBP regulations. - August 23, 2013 - Orica Watercare
GE Highlights Importance of Public and Private Sector Partnerships in Energy Sector at EAPIC in September
“GE is committed to working with public and private sector stakeholders to address the region’s current and future energy challenges. EAPIC offers a platform to engage industry stakeholders on this topic.” This is according to Mr Jay Ireland, GE President and CEO for Africa. GE is... - August 21, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa
Rentricity Wins New Jersey Technology Council Idea & Demo Day Grand Finale 2013
Rentricity Inc., the in-pipe hydro energy recovery Company, was awarded the grand prize at the New Jersey Technology Council (NJTC) Idea and Demo Day Grand Finale. The event took place at CoWerks in Asbury Park, New Jersey on August 8th, 2013. Frank Zammataro, Rentricity President and Co-Founder,... - August 16, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.