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Brian Rhees of Oldcastle Precast Elected to Board of ACPA
Brian Rhees, Regional COO of Oldcastle Precast’s Rocky MT/Pacific Group, has been elected to the board of the American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA). The ACPA is a nonprofit organization comprised of manufacturers and providers of products and services related to the concrete pipe industry. - May 03, 2013 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
SolarCraft Donates Solar to Sonoma Garden Park
SolarCraft, with offices in Sonoma and Novato, recently donated and installed a solar electric system at the Sonoma Garden Park, the six-acre working farm on 7th Street East, given to the City of Sonoma by Pauline Bond and managed by Sonoma Ecology Center. - May 02, 2013 - SolarCraft
greeNEWit is Gearing Up for Summer with the Agents of Change Program
greeNEWit seeks high school and college students to participate in its Agents of Change internship program this summer. Interns have the opportunity to broaden their professional skills while inspiring positive action and effecting social change. - May 02, 2013 - greeNEWit
GSWP Breaks Off Acquisition Negotiations with PHI Group, Inc.
After year-long talks and apparent inability to fund, GSWP ceases negotiations with PHI Group, Inc, (trading symbol PHIL) and severs ties. - May 02, 2013 - Global Sun Wind & Power Corp
Stauber Drilling Providing Urgent Water Well Servicing in Saskatchewan
With warmer weather and increased precipitation, Saskatchewan’s water systems are becoming increasingly taxed. Each year, this sudden influx of spring’s water runoff overwhelms public and private well-based drainage systems. Stauber Drilling Inc., Regina’s premiere drilling... - May 01, 2013 - Stauber Drilling
Local Wind Company to Provide Wind Assets for Integrated Wind and Hydrogen Production Facility Near Bird Island, Minn.
Emerald H2 and Norfolk Wind Energy have signed an agreement to locate Emerald H2’s first Renewable Wind and Hydrogen Production Center in Renville County, Minn. The planned 10MW wind and 500,000kg hydrogen project will be the first “Utility Scale” initiative to use energy from wind turbines to produce hydrogen. Once constructed, it will be the largest hydrogen production facility powered by wind energy in the U.S. - April 30, 2013 - National Renewable Solutions
greeNEWit Co-Founder Participates in Startup America Partnership Region Championship Summit
greeNEWit, a company that provides Maryland homeowners and businesses with resources and services to practice energy efficiency and sustainability, was sent on an all-expenses-paid trip to Phoenix last week to participate in the Startup America Partnership Region Championship Summit. - April 27, 2013 - greeNEWit
Verdeeco Named a Gartner 2013 Cool Vendor in Energy and Utilities
Analyst report designates Grid as a Service® provider as innovative newcomer in smart grid market. - April 27, 2013 - Verdeeco
Doug Marcille Honored with the Industry Leadership Award from the National Energy Marketers Association
Doug Marcille, CEO U.S. Gas & Electric to be honored with the Industry Leadership Award at the National Energy Marketers Association’s 16th Annual Restructuring Conference in Washington, DC on April 30, 2013. - April 26, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric
Mishal Kanoo Signs DP World Supply Deal
This undertaking is another mark of long-term business commitment that The Kanoo Group shares with DP World. - April 26, 2013 - The Kanoo Group
Tariff Hike of Only 1% Increases Mining Costs to R100 Million Per Year, Says Industry Expert
An electricity tariff rise of only 1% has a devastating impact on the mining industry as it amounts to an increased expenditure of R100 million per year according to the South African Chamber of Mines. It therefore really hurts that since 1 April this year, large power consumers have had to fork... - April 26, 2013 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Platinum Roofing Receives Special Recognition from Leading Roofing Manufacturer
Platinum Roofing, Waterproofing & Energy receives special recognition from Carlisle SynTec Systems for being in the top percentage of roofing contractors nationwide. - April 23, 2013 - Platinum Roofing, Waterproofing & Energy
PV Racking Breaks Sales Records for First Quarter in 2013
PV Racking has finished the first quarter of 2013 with a new sales record. “We have received 1.4 megawatts worth of residential and small commercial contracts since January 1st, which is much stronger than this time last year,” said Barry Moore, president at PV Racking, a Pennsylvania... - April 23, 2013 - PV Racking LLC
Ontario Government Narrowly Defeats Anti-Renewable Energy Proposal
The Ontario legislature has defeated proposed legislation that would have serious curtailed the province’s feed-in tariff for solar and wind energy. Bill 39, An Act to provide for control by local municipalities over renewable and affordable energy undertakings, was introduced as a private... - April 21, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
D & R Fast Fuse, LLC, Begins Work in North Dakota with Fast Fusion's Trac 12 Machine
D & R Fast Fuse, LLC, an Oklahoma based company, recently began working with construction contractors in the North Dakota and Montana region. The company utilizes Fast Fusion technology to help save their customers time and money. The Trac 12 machine is equipped with a the patented Cool Pack, which speeds up the process of fusing poly pipe, used in natural gas gathering, water and sewer lines, irrigation, geothermal, land drainage and more. 50-100% more welds can be fused using this technology. - April 21, 2013 - D & R Fast Fuse, LLC
Wisconsin Selects ET Environmental as Compressed Natural Gas Conversion Consultant
Wisconsin State Energy Office has selected ET Environmental to develop a plan for its statewide conversion to compressed natural gas. - April 20, 2013 - ET Environmental
ESA Renewables Executes Three Rooftop O&M Contracts in North Carolina
ESA will begin operating and maintaining three 500kW photovoltaic solar systems in North Carolina. - April 20, 2013 - ESA Renewables
WINAICO Ranks Highest Among Peers in PTC Ratings WSP-260P6 Outperforms Well-Known Competitors
On April 8, 2013, Go Solar California published an updated PTC rating list and out of almost 11,500 eligible modules rated, WINAICO high performance modules have ranked highest among their peers. The WINAICO 250W, 255W and 260W polycrystalline modules have earned PTC ratings of 229.6, 234.3 and 239. - April 19, 2013 - WINAICO USA
Spectikon Corporation Launches Micro GPS Tracking and Retrieving Device
Retrievor, a Spectikon Corporation brand, is an ultra small GPS tracking and retrieving device designed to help parents and pet owners locate their children and loved ones quickly. Measuring only 25 mm (0.98") in diameter and 9 mm (0.35") means you can use Retrievor to track almost anything. - April 19, 2013 - Spectikon Corporation
Artificial Bat Cave Manufactured by Oldcastle Precast – Lebanon, TN Wins 1st Place NPCA AWARD
Oldcastle Precast- Lebanon, TN who built an artificial bat cave for Conservationists deep in the Tennessee woods. - April 18, 2013 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
AESC Hires Additional Resources to Fuel the Next Stage of Growth
Due to client demand, Alternative Energy Systems Consulting, Inc. (AESC), a leading provider of high quality engineering and management services to enable rapid deployment of efficient, cost-effective, reliable and environmentally friendly energy systems, announced today the most recent expansion of AESC’s presence in northern California. The Company has added personnel in the Sacramento and Fresno areas of California. - April 17, 2013 - AESC Inc
World Earth Day: Clean Power Africa to Showcase Renewable Energy Solutions for Businesses
“Today’s World Earth Day reminds us all of our need to commit to protecting our environment and increasing renewable energy projects instead of relying on the more traditional power sources is a great way for countries and companies to start making a difference.” This is according... - April 17, 2013 - Clean Power Africa
Rentricity Announces New 2013 Energy Recovery Projects in Vermont and Canada
Rentricity Inc., the in-pipe hydropower clean energy recovery company located in New York City, will develop new projects in Vermont and Halifax, Nova Scotia. The two new 2013 projects will include the deployment of Rentricity’s award nominated technology that efficiently recovers energy... - April 16, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
U.S. Gas & Electric Partners with Veteran Tech Brigade to Employ Military Veterans
U.S. Gas & Electric Partners with Veteran Tech Brigade to bridge the employment gap among veterans. The new Veteran-owned technology staffing firm aims to reduce the unemployment rate among military veterans and their spouses to increase earning power. - April 14, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric
African Utility Week to Feature How the Western Cape’s Largest Electricity Consumer Saved R90 Million in One Year
ArcelorMittal’s steel plant in Saldanha, the single largest electricity consumer in the Western Cape, participated in an Industrial Energy Efficiency Improvement Project that has resulted in an astounding R90 million energy bill savings in one year. The upcoming African Utility Week in Cape... - April 10, 2013 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Ingrain Joint Industry Project in Utica Shale Play Officially Established
With the confirmation of a fourth North American natural gas producer on-board, digital rock physics company Ingrain, Inc. is pleased to announce the official launch of their multi-client study of the Utica-Point Pleasant sequence, commonly referred to as the Utica shale play. - April 09, 2013 - Ingrain, Inc.
greeNEWit Sponsors 2013 NAA Green Conference
greeNEWit, a local company that helps homeowners and business owners learn and implement best practices for energy efficiency, will sponsor the 2013 NAA Green Conference April 15-17. This conference provides an opportunity for building professionals to meet with vendors who can help them develop more sustainable practices. - April 08, 2013 - greeNEWit
Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), Thailand, Endorses Metering, Billing / CRM and Transmission & Distribution / Smart Grids Asia
ERC, MEA and PEA represented in Keynote Thought Leaders panel. - April 07, 2013 - Metering Asia
Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency (DEDE), Ministry of Energy Thailand, Debuting Report at Clean Power Asia
DEDE presenting and demonstrating "Thailand Renewable Energy Geographic Information System (GIS)." - April 07, 2013 - Clean Power Asia
Stream Energy Announces New Charitable Relationship with Ragan’s HOPE
Stream Energy, one of the largest network marketing companies in the world, announced today that it has established a relationship with a non-profit organization called Ragan’s HOPE. - April 06, 2013 - Stream Energy
Accelerated Mechanical Services Expands Business with New Residential Services
Leading Data Center HVAC Service and Equipment Company, Accelerated Mechanical Services, recently launched their new 24 hour Residential Services Division. In addition to maintaining and controlling Air Conditioning Systems in some the nation’s most vital Computer Data Centers, AMS has... - April 06, 2013 - Accelerated Mechanical Services, LLC.
SolarCraft Once Again Earns Top Honor as a Marin Solar Installer
SolarCraft has once again been awarded the Best of Marin by the Pacific Sun’s annual reader’s poll to identify the best businesses in the Marin County. A Novato business since 1984, SolarCraft was voted the best solar installer in Marin County for the fourth, consecutive year. - April 05, 2013 - SolarCraft
Tamara Graham, PE Joins Oldcastle Precast Engineering Services Team
Tamara Graham, PE has joined the Engineering Services Team, previously holding the position of Director of Business Development with over 18 years of management. - April 05, 2013 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) Release New Conversion to Natural Gas Case Studies
Green Alternative Systems (GAS), has just announced the release of new conversion to natural gas case studies to assist with providing their clients with the information that they need to make informed decisions about their CNG conversions. Conversion to natural gas has been rising in popularity as... - April 05, 2013 - Green Alternative Systems
Energy Advantage Inc. Complies with New Canadian Standard on Assurance Engagements, CSAE 3416
Energy Advantage Inc., a leader in providing independent total energy and environmental management services to end-user customers, is pleased to announce that its internal controls and systems are compliant with the new Canadian standard for third party assurance reporting, CSAE 3416. - April 04, 2013 - Energy Advantage Inc.
Add Resale Value to Your Home with Solar Power
Not only do you save on electric bill but you can also increase the value of your home with solar power. - March 27, 2013 - SolarGEM
Stauber Drilling Inc. Alleviates Flooding in Saskatchewan
The spring thaw and consequent runoff create vast quantities of water to be absorbed into Saskatchewan’s water systems. Each year, this sudden influx of water overwhelms public and private well-based water systems. Stauber Drilling Inc., Regina’s premiere drilling company, retains the... - March 27, 2013 - Stauber Drilling
SmartGridiX.com to Accelerate Smart Grid Adoption
SmartGridiX Accelerating Smart Grid 2.0; Innovative Online Platform Facilitates Collaboration Among Smart Grid Professionals - March 23, 2013 - SmartGridiX
Stream Energy Increases Its Maryland Service Area, Launches Dual-Commodity Service
Firm expands its service to customers in the BGE and Delmarva territories - March 21, 2013 - Stream Energy
McDonnell Group, Inc. Expands Integrated Marketing Services to Serve Changing Needs of Energy Industry
Smart Grid Specialist Agency updates services offerings, launches redesigned website. - March 21, 2013 - The McDonnell Group
Attention Townhouse Owners—New Energy Regulations May Cost You
Effective May of 2013, the Department of Energy requires all replacement furnaces in Minnesota must meet minimum efficiency of 90% + AFUE. If you own a townhouse older than 10 years, replacing your Standard furnace with these new furnaces requires PVC venting to an exterior wall of your townhouse. - March 20, 2013 - Angell Aire
World Water Day: African Utility Week to Look at Municipalities’ Key Water Challenges
On 22 March World Water Day will be celebrated globally. But South Africa has little to celebrate according to Harold Smook, founder of Urban Roots – Sustainable Communities Initiative and registered Professional Engineering Technologist. “We can celebrate our water policies - the most... - March 20, 2013 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Exclusive Biomass Investment in Brazil
Energy Crops Brazil (ECB) is a Brazilian agribusiness & renewables company that develops Biomass for Energy projects focused on Giant Carajas Grass, a high yield biomass variety of Elephant Grass. The projects are located on 1,000 hectares of prime agricultural land in the Tabuleiros de Russas Irrigated District in Ceará state, Northeastern Brazil and ECB is currently in the process of LAUNCHING PHASE 1 of the programme. - March 18, 2013 - Energy Crops Brazil
Gladys Mak, Director of FiT, Sustainable Energy Development Authority, Malaysia, Delivering Keynote Speech at Clean Power Asia in Bangkok in April
Government policy crucial for Asia’s clean energy growth. - March 16, 2013 - Clean Power Asia
Smart Grid Investments in South East Asia Are Booming
Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam upgrading their transmission and distribution systems. - March 16, 2013 - Transmission & Distribution / Smart Grids Asia
Solamon to Team with Conergy in Jamaica; Additional Projects Prioritized
With an eye to helping the country reach its renewable energy mandate, Solamon Energy is pleased to announce that a formal agreement has now been reached with Conergy, a global leader in solar energy system manufacturing, project development and PV plant operation, to effectively and efficiently... - March 16, 2013 - Solamon Energy Corp.
Yeo to Attend Kingston Energy Expo 2013; Attendees to Address Solar Training
Solamon Energy is proud to announce it will attend the upcoming Kingston Alternative Energy Expo, slated to be held this April 20-21 at the Wyndham Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica. President Jay Yeo is excited about the numerous opportunities currently being developed in Jamaica and as a result many new... - March 16, 2013 - Solamon Energy Corp.
Alpha Exhibits Next-Generation Power at CCBN in China
Worldwide power solutions provider, Alpha Technologies, announces a full range of broadband and renewable powering solutions to be on display at CCBN Exhibition in Beijing, China, from March 21-23. Among Alpha’s scheduled products are the VMX Series CableUPS®, XM3-HP CableUPS® and... - March 15, 2013 - Alpha Technologies
Restored Sunshine Program: It’s Always Sunny in Pennsylvania (Not Just Philadelphia)
SunMaxx Solar, a leading vertically integrated manufacturer of solar thermal systems and components, is excited to share news that funding has been restored to the existing Pennsylvania Sunshine Rebate Program. Thanks to $7.25 million in funding from the Commonwealth Financing Authority, the PA... - March 15, 2013 - SunMaxx Solar
SunMaxx Solar Collaborates with Wisconsin Technical College System
SunMaxx Solar, a leading vertically integrated manufacturer of solar thermal systems and components is delighted to announce their partnership with the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) to provide both certified solar hot water training and solar thermal systems for 8 colleges in the system. - March 15, 2013 - SunMaxx Solar