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San Bernard Electric Relies on Sensus Technology for Service Excellence
Texas cooperative to deploy FlexNet smart utility network and 24,000 meters - June 30, 2012 - Sensus
Citizens Choice Energy Launches "Light Thy Neighbor" Pilot Program for New Yorkers
Citizens Choice Energy, a leading alternative energy supplier launches a “Light Thy Neighbor” pilot program for New York families that are having a challenging time paying their utility bills. “We at Citizens Choice Energy understand that times are tough and that some families... - June 28, 2012 - Citizens Choice Energy, LLC
Introducing, “The Earth Thermometer”
Today, Hot Dry Rocks (HDR) announced the availability of the “Earth Thermometer” an accurate and reusable near surface thermometer. - June 27, 2012 - Hot Dry Rocks
NVIC Posts Corporate Video on Website
NVIC showcases the Company’s alternative energy product, N-Viro Fuel™, in video format on the Company website. - June 25, 2012 - N-Viro International Corp
Metering Europe Returns to Amsterdam in October as Utility Industry Faces Unprecedented Challenges
Some 6500 utility professionals will gather in Amsterdam in October for the annual Metering, Billing/CRM Europe at what has become the largest industry conference and exhibition on the continent. “The traditional, centralised energy sector is experiencing a seismic shift in the way... - June 24, 2012 - Metering Billing/CRM Europe
PlugThingsIn.com Helps Buyers Get Plugged Into Services & Utilities for Their Home & Office
Plug Things In is an new informational portal that helps people find and hook up to different connections for their home. The site has started with internet services, providers and connections, but plan to soon expand into other areas including home security, TV, phone, mobile and moving. - June 23, 2012 - Plugthingsin.com
PV Racking Mounts First Solar Powered Mobile Medical Clinic
PV Racking is proud to be a part of the first solar powered “Clinic-in-a-Can” by the non-profit company Hospitals of Hope of Wichita, Kansas. Apex Solar of San Jose, California, designed and installed the 2.64 kilowatt solar structure. The solar installation will power air... - June 23, 2012 - PV Racking LLC
Redding City Council Votes to Expand Ice Energy’s Thermal Storage Program
Redding Council Vote Approves 6 MW Deal with Multi-tiered Economic Upswing. - June 23, 2012 - Ice Energy
PV Racking System Integrating Mudge Fasteners Hardware
PV Racking is excited to announce that the company will be incorporating DURA-CON® Corrosion Resistant Fasteners from Mudge Fasteners into the design of the labor saving, no-clamp solar racking system. DURA-CON® will add quality to the PV Racking line by providing hardware for mounting and... - June 22, 2012 - PV Racking LLC
Announcing 4-Session Permeable Pavement Online Series with Chair of the ASCE T&DI Permeable Pavement Structural Design Committee, David Hein, P.Eng.
Forester University, the educational division of Forester Media, Inc., publishers of Stormwater and Erosion Control Magazines, is pleased to announce our 4-Session, Online Permeable Pavement Master Class Series presented by industry expert and chair of the ASCE T&DI Permeable Pavement Structural Design Committee, David Hein, P.Eng., and exploring porous and permeable pavement design and construction elements, key performance factors, real-world applications, and case study results. - June 21, 2012 - Forester University, Forester Media, Inc.
Metering Latin America Gathers Industry in August as Brazil Prepares for Massive Smart Meter Roll-Out
Metering Latin America will gather more than 1500 smart meter and smart grid experts in São Paulo in August as Brazil prepares to upgrade 65-million meters to the tune of 36-billion dollars in smart meter and smart grid technology. Says Metering Latin America’s Conference Content... - June 21, 2012 - Metering Latin America
Solar Electric Supply, Inc. Helps You Get State and Federal Incentives
Many people are unaware of the State and Federal incentives that the Government provides on solar system uses. To avail this, one needs to strictly follow the guidelines set by the government while installing and using solar electric systems. However, a complete and fully obeyed solar power system can be acquired, thanks to the Solar Electric Supply’s custom built solar systems that make it easy to receive the rebate incentives. - June 20, 2012 - Solar Electric Supply, Inc.
Calyxo Gmbh Increases Capacity to 85 MW
Calyxo GmbH increases capacity to 85 MW at home base Bitterfeld/Wolfen to ensure largest CdTe module production in Europe end of 2012. - June 20, 2012 - Calyxo GmbH
Moore Energy Announces Increase in Orders for Residential Solar Systems in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Moore Energy announced today that it is receiving a significant increase in orders for residential solar systems in lower Fairfield county. The Connecticut Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority (CEFIA) recently approved $10 million in incentives to support new residential solar systems. The... - June 17, 2012 - PV Racking LLC
Kirby Risk Electrical Supply is Host to Solar PV Installer Training That Meets NABCEP Requirements
ONTILITY Professional Solar Training Partners with Kirby Risk Electrical Supply in Indianapolis - June 14, 2012 - ONTILITY
greeNEWit Named Green Company of the Year by Howard Technology Council
greeNEWit, an organization founded to help society build more sustainable communities and better economies through energy efficiency, is being honored for their innovation, strong managerial skills and community involvement. - June 13, 2012 - greeNEWit
Moore Energy Annnounces Warranty Services Program on Solar Systems Installed by Other Out of Business Solar Installers
Moore Energy announced today that it will offer warranty services on solar systems that were installed by other solar installers that have since gone out of business. A number of solar installers have recently discontinued operations and have left the owners of solar systems without the ability to... - June 13, 2012 - PV Racking LLC
Solar Fusion Launches New Website in Response to Phenomenal Growth
Solar Fusion, one of the UK's largest solar energy companies launches brand new website as a direct response to a significant demand for their services. - June 13, 2012 - Solar Fusion Ltd
Unitil Corp. Looks Beyond the Forest, Implements GeoDigital’s Vegetation Management Solution
New England-based utility to boost reliability, regulatory compliance with mobile vegetation maintenance software. - June 12, 2012 - GeoDigital
Sensus Defines FlexNet Next Generation Utility Communication Network
Utilities can move more data at faster speeds from disparate devices on an IP-enabled network. - June 08, 2012 - Sensus
Autarco, a New Benchmark for the PV Industry
Autarco to supply first single brand complete PV solutions in UK. As the solar industry enters a new era, Autarco, an international renewable energy solution company, is the first to supply integrally designed single brand complete PV systems to the UK market. - June 08, 2012 - Autarco
ElectraTherm’s ORC Fleet Reaches 30,000 Hours Runtime
This is the first Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) machine sized 30-65kWe to achieve this milestone. - June 07, 2012 - ElectraTherm, Inc.
TransAct Energy Launches Energy from Waste Strategy
After more than a year developing funding programs, finding the right team and the right technology to execute TransAct's strategy for emissions free “energy from waste,” TransAct is launching its business. TransAct Energy's version of sustainable energy is one that fits into the... - June 06, 2012 - TransAct Energy Corp.
UPA Selected to Provide Installation Support Services for North America’s Largest Natural Gas AMI Deployment
Utility Partners of America (UPA), a leading utility solutions provider, has been selected by Aclara®, part of the Utility Solutions Group of ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE), to provide installation support services (ISS) for Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas), the nation’s largest... - June 05, 2012 - Utility Partners of America, LLC
SunMaxx Solar Partners with Voltaic Solaire to Install Solar Thermal System in New York City’s First Self-Powered Building Located in Brooklyn, New York
SunMaxx Solar installed Solar Thermal System in Brooklyn, New York - June 03, 2012 - SunMaxx Solar
Sol Teams Up with Chip Ganassi Racing Teams
Racing Teams Replace Outdoor Lighting with Solar LED Lighting - June 03, 2012 - Sol Inc (Solar Outdoor Lighting)
Solar Power to the People: Solar Schools Community Partnership in MA
Next Step Living and SolSolution, two Boston-based clean energy companies, are coordinating their community outreach to provide the solar energy solutions for homes and schools. - June 01, 2012 - SolSolution, Inc.
Shoals Technologies Group Become First Balance of Systems Supplier to Receive ETL Certification to UL9703 for PV Harnesses
Shoals Technologies Group ("Shoals"), the global leader in manufacturing Balance of System components, proudly announces it has received ETL certification to UL9703 certification globally for PV Harnesses utilizing the Shoals Connect™ Interconnect. This achievement marks an... - May 31, 2012 - Shoals Technologies Group
Smart Grid Executive Forum Celebrates Third Anniversary, Eclipses 4,000 Member Mark
The McDonnell Group-sponsored LinkedIn forum continues to thrive as leading industry medium of its kind. - May 31, 2012 - The McDonnell Group
PVR Limited Appoints Energy Advantage India Pvt. Ltd. to Conduct a Total Energy and Environmental Management Assessment
PVR Limited, the country’s pioneer multiplex chain and leading entertainment company has appointed, Energy Advantage India Pvt. Ltd., a global leader in providing total energy and environmental management services, to assess its energy. Energy Advantage will conduct a benchmark assessment of... - May 31, 2012 - Energy Advantage Inc.
"KUDURA" Hybrid Rural Village Energy and Water Solution to be Demonstrated for the First Time at "Feira Ambiente" Environment Exhibition in Luanda, Angola
Innovative Social Entrepreneurship partners with ESTPOR to bring poverty-eradicating solution to the people of Angola. Twitter: #renewableenergyafrica, #sustainabledevelopmentafrica @RVESOL. - May 30, 2012 - RVE.SOL
Solar Could be Answer to Rising Energy Bills
Research by leading free solar installer A Shade Greener shows that solar could be the answer to rising energy bills. - May 30, 2012 - A Shade Greener
PowerCom Introduces Under-Frequency Electricity Meters for Distribution Networks. New Demand Response/Load Management Smart Meter Used for Peak Shaving and Peak Leveling.
Powercom announced the new under-frequency meter used for Electricity Distribution Grid at the African Utility Week (Johannesburg, South Africa). - May 26, 2012 - Powercom
Upstream Works to Exhibit at Call Center Week 2012 in Las Vegas
Upstream Works Features Multichannel Agent Desktop and Analytics - May 24, 2012 - Upstream Works Software Ltd
Premium Restaurant Brands Selects Energy Advantage Inc. to Conduct a Total Energy and Environmental Management Assessment Across Its Mexican Restaurants Chains
Energy Advantage Inc., a global leader in providing total energy and environmental management services, is pleased to announce Premium Restaurant Brands (PRB) has selected Energy Advantage to complete a benchmark assessment of its Mexican restaurants chains, KFC and Pizza Hut. Energy Advantage will... - May 24, 2012 - Energy Advantage Inc.
Green Alternative Systems Announces New CNG Conversion Product
Green Alternative Systems (GAS), provider of CNG inspections and propane conversions has announced that they are releasing the GM Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Systems as an addition to their already extensive range of CNG and propane conversion products. Green Alternative Systems provides CNG... - May 24, 2012 - Green Alternative Systems
Central Basin Continues to Help Los Angeles Lead in Water Conservation
By now, most people understand that the concept of going green is not just one that sounds like a good idea, it is one that is going to be necessary if the planet's ability to sustain life is to be preserved. Water is one of the primary resources on the planet today and in the United States, how it... - May 22, 2012 - Central Basin Municipal Water District
Brian Hannan and Mark Hurley's "Electronic Water Distribution System O&M Log" is Now Approved by DEP for Use in Florida
Brian Hannan and Mark Hurley's "Electronic Water Distribution System O&M Log" was recently approved by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for all districts within the State of Florida. Brian Hannan and Mark Hurley incorporated features above and beyond Florida... - May 22, 2012 - Brian Hannan & Mark Hurley
Mobile Companies Enter Data Race as MTN Joins African Utility Week
Machine-to-Machine (M2M) technology is set to change the way a multitude of industries operate, including the electricity and water sectors, says Kevin Jacobson of MTN Service Provider who will join South African Energy Minister Elizabeth Dipuo Peters and Eskom CEO Brian Dames in the opening... - May 20, 2012 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Citizens Choice Energy Launches “Green ChoiceTM” Electric Supply – a Program Designed for Environmentally Conscious Consumers
Citizens Choice Energy makes “Green Choice™”, a 100% Green Electric Supply option, available to all existing and prospective customers. Citizens Choice Energy launched the program in Upstate New York to expand the suite of choices available to environmentally conscious... - May 19, 2012 - Citizens Choice Energy
PEACH® Deployed Into a Tornado Ravaged Town
What started out as a light rain around 2:30 p.m. on March 2, 2012, quickly squalled into an EF-4 tornado that touched down for 50 miles in Clark County Indiana causing devastation to the small town of Henryville and its 1,900 residents. Just 30 minutes after the initial assault, a second EF-1 funnel brought 110 mile per hour winds and softball sized hail to the southern region of town. Nearby On Site Manufacturing, Inc. immediately went into action and dispatched the PEACH®. - May 19, 2012 - On Site Manufacturing
IMR Metallurgical Services – Louisville Earns GE S-400 Approval
IMR Test Labs in Louisville, KY has earned GE S-400 approval, enabling them to offer mechanical, metallurgical, chemical and failure analysis to a broader range of clients. - May 18, 2012 - IMR Test Labs
Johannesburg Shows Its Green Credentials as It Hosts African Utility Week
The City of Johannesburg will welcome some 5000 power professionals from more than 60 countries for the annual African Utility Week, the continent’s largest utility services conference and exhibition, taking place from 21-24 May at Nasrec Expo Centre. Johannesburg’s 2040 vision is to... - May 18, 2012 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Solamon Energy Corp Now Quoted on GXG Markets
Solamon Energy Corp. (the Company), a leading provider of integrated solar arrays across the Sunbelt, is pleased to announce the Company is now admitted on GXG Markets (Global Exchange Group) as of May 16, 2012. “This is truly great news for us and signals an exciting new chapter in our... - May 17, 2012 - Solamon Energy Corp.
AFREC, Mid-Atlantic Energy Council, Hosts Sustainability Summit May 31, 2012 Hershey, PA
Join the nation’s most forward thinking companies participating in an interactive forum to understand the impact of sustainability on companies and improve business practices. Discussion and presentations include the wide spectrum of sustainability from IT, water, smart grid to Change Management. Leading companies will address the delicate balance of achieving sustainability while preserving profitability. - May 17, 2012 - AFREC Sustainability Leadership Council
Calyxo GmbH Reached 16.2% Cell Efficiency
Calyxo GmbH reached 16.2% cell efficiency on its low cost cadmium-telluride (CdTe) technology. The testing body SGS Germany has officially confirmed the record numbers. - May 17, 2012 - Calyxo GmbH
Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation Adds to Rental Fleet to Support Electrical Transmission and Distribution Markets
Modern UELC Fleet Supported by Expansive National Service Organization Operating 24/7 - May 16, 2012 - Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation
Resident Power Explains Electricity Competition at New Hampshire Busienss & Industry Association Meeting
August “Gus” Fromuth of Resident Power (resident power.com) recently made a special presentation to the New Hampshire Business and Industry Association on electricity choice and small business. Saving money through electricity supply choice for all small businesses is a new concept in the state. - May 16, 2012 - Resident Power
African Utility Week Visitors Can "FindaLift" and Save
African Utility Week has partnered with FindaLift to help get delegates and visitors to and from the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg with the least impact on the environment and their pocket. The conference and exhibition is the largest utility services event on the continent and takes place... - May 16, 2012 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
African Utility Week to Discuss How to Optimally Integrate Smart Grids Into the Utilities Network
Experts at the African Utility Week in Johannesburg in May will discuss the functionality of smart grids and how to optimally integrate it into the utilities network. - May 14, 2012 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa