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Gas to CNG Conversions Specialists, Green Alternative Systems Announce QVM Program
The gas to CNG Conversions specialists, Green Alternative Systems (GAS) announces the QVM Program to their customers. Green Alternative Systems is a Ford Recognized Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) Alternative Fuel Program Installer. This means that the company makes it their utmost priority to... - June 12, 2013 - Green Alternative Systems
Glacial Lakes Energy Installs Arisdyne System’s Controlled Flow Cavitation System to Enhance Ethanol Yield
Arisdyne Systems and Glacial Lakes Energy Collaborate to Test and Demonstrate Controlled Flow Cavitation™ System Increases Ethanol Yield by Releasing More Starch from Corn. - June 09, 2013 - Arisdyne Systems
Solamon Recognizes Importance of Grid Parity Announcements; Set to Develop Installations Across Sunbelt
Solamon Energy Corp's Jay Yeo proudly announced today the company will continue its growth into South Asia this year, and increase budgets supporting the company's initial efforts targeting specific states within India that are proving fruitful, and also that the company is developing new... - June 09, 2013 - Solamon Energy Corp.
Oldcastle Precast Provides Heavy Duty, Compact Stormwater Detention System for Nashville Fire Station
Oldcastle Precast’s Storm Capture® stormwater management system was chosen and subsequently constructed under the entrance road, since it reduced the detention system width and overall footprint by over 40%, and easily fit under the fire station roadway. - June 08, 2013 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
WK Dickson Welcomes Senior Project Manager to Airport Group
WK Dickson is pleased to announce the addition of Kenneth "Bud" Hawk, PE, as the firm’s newest Senior Project Manager for the Airport Group. Bud is a registered professional engineer with over 30 years of experience in the aviation industry. His impressive body of work spans the... - June 07, 2013 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
U.S. Gas & Electric Re-Launches as New York Gas & Electric in the State of New York
U.S. Gas & Electric will officially operate as New York Gas & Electric in the State of New York. - June 06, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric
Greenlots Launches v3.0 of Its Open Standards-Based EV Network Management Platform, Greenlots SKY
Company Delivers Adaptive Charging Solutions for Site Hosts and Consumers to Track, Bill, Pay, Manage and Optimize their Electric Vehicle Charging Needs. - June 05, 2013 - Greenlots.com
Alpha Features High Security Enclosure for Ultimate Power System Protection
Global power solutions leader, Alpha Technologies, now offers the High Security HP enclosure to provide a tough and durable housing solution for critical power system components and advanced protection against criminal activity and severe weather conditions. The new High Security HP enclosure... - June 04, 2013 - Alpha Technologies
Magnolia River Welcomes Heath McCleskey, CPA as Chief Financial Officer
Magnolia River hires Heath McCleskey as Chief Financial Officer. The company provides infrastructure and geospatial solutions , including transmission and distribution pipeline design, engineering, inspection, and project management services. - May 31, 2013 - Magnolia River
Magnolia River is Gaining Momentum with Key Additions to the Team
Magnolia River hires Darrell Hand and Sidney Thomas. The company provides infrastructure and geospatial solutions , including transmission and distribution pipeline design, engineering, inspection, and project management services. - May 31, 2013 - Magnolia River
Arisdyne Systems, Inc. Hires Validation Engineer for Controlled Flow Cavitation System Installations
Arisdyne Systems, Inc. to Benefit from Herdt’s Ethanol Production Process Expertise - May 31, 2013 - Arisdyne Systems
Renewable Energy is Declining in Canada
The share of renewable energy in Canada continues to decline as a percentage of total energy consumption, in sharp contrast to the growth rates in most developed nations. Data released today by the World Bank indicate that Canada may be a barrier in the UN goal to double the share of renewables in global energy mix by 2030. - May 30, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Barcelona to Welcome 800 African Energy and Industry Leaders for Africa Energy Forum in June
“Virtually every corner of Africa will be represented in Barcelona at the Africa Energy Forum,” says Bruno Cockburn, programme director of the 15th edition of the event that is taking place from 18-20 June in Barcelona this year. He adds: “Spain is a huge investor in South... - May 29, 2013 - Africa Energy Forum
African Utility Week Was Bigger and Better This Year
“Bigger and better” is how all concerned describe this year’s African Utility Week and the co-located Clean Power Africa that took place in Cape Town from 14-15 May at the CTICC. The 13th conference and exhibition was attended by nearly 5000 power and water professionals from more... - May 27, 2013 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Alternative Energy Systems Consulting to Speak at Energy Management Congress West
AESC’s Gerald Gibson to speak on California Energy Commission Project: Agents for Integration of Storage & Renewables. - May 25, 2013 - AESC Inc
Skytech Solar and California Rainguard Offers 50% Off a New Roof When Solar Panels Are Installed
Solar Energy Company and Roof Installation Company Pair Up to Provide Big Savings - May 24, 2013 - Skytech Solar
Gehrlicher Solar Expands to Mexico
Leading International Solar PV Integrator Expands North American Market Footprint - May 23, 2013 - Gehrlicher Solar America Corp.
Verdeeco Unveils Innovative, Customizable Customer Portal for Utilities
Hosted online customer portal provides consumers with specific data and actionable usage analysis. - May 23, 2013 - Verdeeco
Twelve African Energy, Mining and Industry Ministers Confirm Attendance at the Africa Energy Forum in Barcelona in June
African ministers, heads of utilities, regulators and international energy companies will address pressing issues concerning Africa’s power sector at the Africa Energy Forum in Barcelona, 18-20 June. - May 19, 2013 - Africa Energy Forum
ElectraTherm Exceeds 10 Years of Fleet Runtime
The Green Machine fleet spans the globe with 21 commissioned units, the most widely deployed Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technology operating at such low temperatures at this scale. - May 18, 2013 - ElectraTherm, Inc.
Energy Squad ecoInsight Lighting Proposal Tool Creates New Sales Opportunities for Dealers
iPad-based resource Lighting Proposal Tool allows Energy Squad dealers to easily specify, source and create proposals for LED lighting projects. - May 18, 2013 - Energy Squad
U.S. Gas & Electric Recognized as the 2013 Company of the Year Finalist by The American Business Awards
U.S. Gas & Electric, its subsidiaries and family of companies (“USG&E”), a provider of natural gas and electricity to commercial and residential consumers in a growing number of states, has been recognized as a “2013 Company of The Year” finalist by The American... - May 17, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric
Local Maryland Sustainability Company Sponsors Cleats for Bare Feet Indiegogo Crowdfunding Campaign
greeNEWit, a local energy efficiency consulting company, is sponsoring a crowdfunding effort for Cleats for Bare Feet, an organization which collects soccer cleats for players who need them around the world. - May 16, 2013 - greeNEWit
SolarCraft Hires New Director of Sales & Marketing to Help Manage Thriving Business
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, a leader in photovoltaic and thermal system design and installation, is pleased to announce that Chet Stromberg has accepted the position of Director of Sales & Marketing. Mr. Stromberg’s experience in managing the sales and marketing efforts of several successful businesses will help lead SolarCraft as they continue to expand in the dynamic solar energy market. - May 15, 2013 - SolarCraft
AESC Awarded New SMUD Contract
Under this new Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) contract AESC will evaluate, measure and verify energy efficiency savings and demand reductions. - May 13, 2013 - AESC Inc
City of Cape Town to Share Its Water and Sanitation Vision and Showcase Facilities During African Utility Week
The City of Cape Town will showcase its world class water and sanitation facilities and share its strategic plans for the future of the City’s water services during next week’s African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa conference and exhibition. As host city to this annual event, the... - May 12, 2013 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
AMECO Awarded Solar Project at Long Beach Aquatics Center
Local solar company to install solar pool heating system for nonprofit that offers aquatic therapy to the disabled and elderly. - May 11, 2013 - Ameco Solar
Oldcastle Precast Supplies Precast Structure for 1st Pepsi/Muller U.S. Yogurt-Producing Facility
Oldcastle Precast lands large manufacturing plant project under Haskell Construction to deliver the structural precast concrete for construction of a new yogurt facility in the Genesee Valley Agri-Business Park, Batavia, NY. - May 11, 2013 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Practical Solutions to Energy Challenges for Industry at African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa
“The operative word this year is definitely ‘practical’ and there simply is no substitute for onsite experience,” says a very excited African Utility Week event director Russell Hughes. “I want to invite our expo visitors to come and get their hands dirty while earning... - May 11, 2013 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Panasonic Selects Dynapower to Design & Manufacture a 280 kW Bi-Directional Energy Storage Inverter
Dynapower Company LLC, a Vermont-based leading supplier of power conversion systems, today announced that it was selected by Panasonic Eco Solutions Canada to design and manufacture a 280 kW bi-directional energy storage inverter for use at the British Columbia Institute of Technology [BCIT] in... - May 09, 2013 - Dynapower
African Utility Week: Symbion Says It is Ready to Invest in Africa
“Symbion Power and many other companies from the United States are ready to invest in Africa,” says Symbion Power CEO Paul Hinks. “These firms are ethical,” Paul adds, “they have integrity and they need partners in both the public and private sectors." Symbion is a platinum sponsor at the upcoming African Utility Week, taking place from 14-15 May in Cape Town. - May 09, 2013 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
WK Dickson Welcomes New Project Manager for Water Resources Group
WK Dickson announces the addition of Jeremy L. Brashears, PE to the firm. He is located in the Charlotte regional office and serves as a project manager in the water and wastewater group. - May 08, 2013 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Channel Africa to Broadcast Live from African Utility Week in Cape Town in May
Channel Africa has entered into an exclusive broadcasting partnership with African Utility Week, which is taking place in Cape Town from 14-15 May. The channel’s flagship daily actuality talk show, African Dialogue, will be broadcast live from 11h00-12h00 from the expo floor on both days of... - May 08, 2013 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
SolarCraft Installs Solar Power System for Covenant Community Church
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 29.5 kW solar electric system at Covenant Community Church in Vacaville, CA. The photovoltaic system will provide enormous savings for decades to come. - May 07, 2013 - SolarCraft
African Development Bank Economist to Present Report on Continent’s Wind Energy Market at Clean Power Africa This Month
In each market where wind energy is being developed, the state is a big player in the initial stages of industry development; and is often the sponsor of pilot projects according to Dr Emelly Mutambatsere, Principal Regional Economist, African Development Bank. As co-author of a comprehensive study... - May 05, 2013 - Clean Power Africa
Donna Reuter, President/COO of Oldcastle Precast Building Systems, Retiring After 27 Years
Donna Reuter, President/COO of Oldcastle Precast Building Systems, will retire from the company as of May 2013 after a 27 year career with Oldcastle Precast. Donna has been an instrumental part of the executive team, leading the Building Systems organization and overseeing the team that has... - May 03, 2013 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Platinum Control Enhances Burner Management Training Program
Company offers most comprehensive installation resources to ensure BMS functionality. - May 03, 2013 - Platinum Control Technologies
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