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Shermco Acquires ESCO Energy Services
Shermco Industries, headquartered in Irving, Texas, has reached an agreement to acquire ESCO Energy Services, a company based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, that specializes in electrical engineering, equipment repairs, maintenance and testing. The acquisition will extend Shermco’s operations in the... - September 16, 2010 - Shermco Industries
Shermco Gets Dallas County Records Building Back Online
After a severed water main flooded the basement of the Dallas County Records Building, shutting down power and sending several critical county-wide systems offline, Shermco Industries, based in Irving, Texas, was tasked with restoring the building’s electrical system. In order to get the... - September 16, 2010 - Shermco Industries
Shermco Industries a Best Places to Work Finalist
Shermco Industries is once again ranked among Dallas’ finest companies by the Dallas Business Journal, who recognized Shermco as a mid-sized company finalist for the publication’s 2010 Best Places to Work. The esteemed distinction was earned by being one of the top-scoring businesses... - September 16, 2010 - Shermco Industries
ElectraTherm Selected to Present at National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s Industry Growth Forum
ElectraTherm’s heat-to-power technology can convert many sources of low temperature liquid heat (reciprocating engine waste heat, biomass, process heat, geothermal including oil and gas co-produced fluids, solar thermal, etc.) into power. ElectraTherm’s patented twin screw technology offers a simplified and robust solution as compared to conventional turbine-driven ORCs below 100kW in size. - September 15, 2010 - ElectraTherm, Inc.
C.I. Agent Solutions CEO to Address Regional Response Team III on Alternative Technologies for Oil Spill Cleanup
C.I.Agent Solutions, a global leader in solutions for fuel and oil spill cleanup and containment, announced today that its Founder and CEO, Dan Parker, will address the Regional Response Team III meeting on September 15, 2010 in Ocean City, Maryland at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel. Parker... - September 15, 2010 - C.I.Agent Solutions
Efficient Energy of Tennessee Partners with the University of Tennessee's Team Living Light
Robbie Thomas, President of Efficient Energy of Tennessee (EETN) is proud to announce a newly established partnership with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Team Living Light. EETN will help promote Living Light and has offered to utilize their network to find opportunities for the team to... - September 14, 2010 - Efficient Energy Of Tennessee
GaiaRecycle and Wake Forest University Jointly Collaborate on Pilot Project to Divert Food Scraps and Organic Waste On-Campus
Comprehensive Evaluation of GaiaRecycle “Reduction-Recycle-Reuse” Organic Waste Recycling System to Enhance Wake Forest University’s Sustainability Program. - September 13, 2010 - GaiaRecycle, LLC
Polar Bear Planet Enterprises is the New Bronze Sponsor of Polar Bears International
Bronze sponsorship level for Polar Bear Planet Enterprises (PBPE) is awarded by Polar Bears International (PBI) for their assistance to the non-profit organization, dedicated to protection of Polar Bears and their environment. PBPE donates a percentage of all sales from their Electricity Usage Monitors which help to reduce CO2 emissions. - September 12, 2010 - Polar Bear Planet Enterprises.com Inc
Mobile Print Station from Graphic Products is Compelling Label Design Platform
Connecting the new MPS 150 XL from Graphic Products with a DuraLabel printer lets workers design custom labels and signs at the point of need. - September 12, 2010 - Graphic Products, Inc.
Gazprom Implements ZEMA Suite to Enhance International Trade and Risk Management Operations
ZE PowerGroup Inc.® is pleased to announce that Gazprom Marketing & Trading Limited, has implemented its ZEMA Suite™ the industry's leading enterprise data management software solution. Gazprom Marketing and Trading Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gazprom Group, the world's... - September 10, 2010 - ZE PowerGroup
Sterling Alternative Energy Group and China: Plan Solar Project
Sterling Alternative Energy (Sterling AE) signed an agreement on Tuesday with Chinese government officials for a 2,500-megawatt photovoltaic farm to be built in the Mongolian desert. Set for completion in 2020, the Sterling AE project is part of an 11,950-megawatt renewable-energy park planned for... - September 09, 2010 - Sterling Alternative Energy Group
Glencore Energy Implements ZEMA's Data Management and Analysis Suite
ZE PowerGroup Inc. ®, the developer of award-winning ZEMA Suite™, announced today that Glencore Energy has selected ZEMA to support their Risk Management and Trading activities. The ZEMA data management and analysis solution will enable Glencore to capture, centralize and validate their... - September 09, 2010 - ZE PowerGroup
Protor Vibration Condition Monitoring System Installed in Three Thermal Power Plants in Spain for Iberdrola
Iberdrola has launched a renewal plan for the existing condition monitoring systems in their plants in Spain. This plan will be implemented gradually and Prosig was selected to install their Protor Vibration Condition Monitoring System in three Iberdrola power stations. - September 08, 2010 - Prosig Ltd
Nu-Heat’s Award Winning Training Centre Announces NICEIC PV Course
Nu-Heat’s Training Centre is now offering NICEIC’s solar photovoltaic (PV) course, giving experienced electricians the necessary skills for the basic design, installation, commissioning and servicing of both on and off grid PV systems. As PV attracts a favourable rate in the generation... - September 04, 2010 - Nu-Heat
Main Street Power Starts Construction of Solar Systems at Denver Public Schools, City and County of Denver, Colorado Department of Corrections and Pueblo County
Main Street Power Company, Inc., a leading Colorado based solar PV developer, has started construction on 2.8 megawatts of distributed solar photovoltaic systems on 35 sites for Denver Public Schools, the City and County of Denver, the Colorado Department of Corrections and Pueblo County. Main... - September 02, 2010 - Main Street Power Company, Inc.
Exmar Half Year Results as Per 30 June 2010
The Board of Directors of Exmar has drawn up the accounts for the period ending 30th June 2010. This press release also refers to the one distributed on 29 July 2010 (provisional results). - September 02, 2010 - Exmar NV
3 New England Based Utilities Turned to ElecComm Power Services to Provide Temporary Power During Record Heat Waves
In response to this summer's scorching heat, ElecComm Power Services installed 6 MW's of power for local utilities throughout New England. These specific generators were used to compensate for an increased power demand. EPS's team of engineers and technicians installed (3) 2000kW generators and (3)... - September 01, 2010 - ElecComm Power Services
AeroTech Turbines Completes Products Trials of New Wind Turbine
AeroTech Turbines Inc. declared its product trials for the AeroCity VAWT 2 wind turbine a complete success after more than six months of extensive development tests. Adrian Warner, the company’s Chief Technical Officer, said full scale manufacturing could begin as early as November... - September 01, 2010 - AeroTech Turbines Inc
D & R Energy Services, Inc. Adds Another Consultant to Their Michigan Office
James Cuthrell joins D & R Energy Services bringing with him a diverse background including project management. - August 26, 2010 - D & R Energy Services, Inc
Spartan Environmental Technologies Announces the Introduction of an Integrated Ozone UV Advanced Oxidation System
Spartan Environmental Technologies announce the introduction of an integrated Ozone UV advanced oxidation system, ULTRAZONE, for industrial water treatment applications. The ULTRAZONE process is a completely self contained skid mounted advanced oxidation system which includes an oxygen generation... - August 26, 2010 - Spartan Environmental Technologies, LLC
Noise & Vibration Measurement with GPS Tracking
Prosig's P8000 data acquisition systems now support built-in GPS tracking. - August 26, 2010 - Prosig Ltd
D & R Energy Services Announces the Addition of Yet Another Distributor
Now with a total of five (5) distributors, this company is poised to offer their customers hundreds of Renewable Energy products at even lower prices. - August 25, 2010 - D & R Energy Services, Inc
Gee's Chemical Dosing Technology Finds a New Home in Saudi Arabia
Gee & Company, in a joint venture with a new partner, have designed and supplied a chemical dosing system for an unusual sewerage treatment facility on the outskirts of the city park in Jeddah. - August 23, 2010 - Gee & Company (Effluent Control & Recovery) Limited
Wayne Murphy of Edson Alberta Announces Expansion of Wash Facilities Throughout Western Canada and North West United States
The Murphy Corporations announced today plans to expand their wash facility operations throughout western Canada and the north-western United States. Wayne Murphy of Edson Alberta says that the industry recognizes the need to clean industrial equipment, and primarily oilfield equipment in an... - August 21, 2010 - Murphy Quarter Horses
New Study Explores the Efficacy of Storage in Integrating Wind in Regional Electric Systems
EPRI and LCG Consulting jointly conduct an economic study to find out how energy storage can help integrate wind turbines to the electric systems in ERCOT, NYISO, PJM, MISO and California. - August 21, 2010 - LCG Consulting
DOE Project Promotes Collaborative Planning for Balancing Wind Variability Across Regions: Integrating SPP Wind Energy Into SERC Electricity Markets
EPRI-LCG team is among several selected by DOE to explore innovative solutions for utility wind energy integration. This project focuses on integrating SPP wind energy into SERC electricity markets. - August 21, 2010 - LCG Consulting
Hydro Pumped Storage - DOE Award to Support Development of Advanced Water Power Technologies: Hydropower Grid Services to Maximize the Benefits of Hydropower Technologies
LCG Consulting, as a member of the consortium headed by EPRI, participates in a $1.5 million multi-year DOE project to develop new methods to maximize the benefits of hydropower technologies - August 21, 2010 - LCG Consulting
NYU Poly Incubator Companies Presented at the 2010 New Energy New York Symposium
2010 New York New Energy Symposium August 9th-10th - August 18, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
Sweet Smell of Success for Gee & Company in Isle of Man
Working on behalf of their client - leading chemicals supplier YARA - Gee has recently supplied a series of chemical dosing systems, including two Michael Smith design KTB packaged plant systems, for septicity control at four sewage pumping station (SPS) sites across the Isle of Man. - August 16, 2010 - Gee & Company (Effluent Control & Recovery) Limited
Windancer Small Wind Turbine in Taschen's Top 10 Sustainable Energy Products Worldwide
The multi-award-winning Windancer small wind turbine selected for Taschen’s new international survey of leading-edge green product design. - August 14, 2010 - Wind Simplicity
SunRun Brings Pennsylvania Homeowners Clean Alternative to Utility Electricity
SunRun, the nation's leading home solar provider, launched this week in Pennsylvania, bringing homeowners the choice of clean, affordable electricity. SunRun offers solar service plans, similar to a solar lease, allowing homeowners to go solar for as little as $0 upfront after state rebates. More... - August 13, 2010 - SunRun Inc.
EETN and Sharp Complete Successful Installation of TVA Region’s Largest Solar Power Plant; Dedication Ceremony Draws Business Leaders and Top Government Officials
Efficient Energy of Tennessee installs One MW Solar Array using Sharp® Solar Modules Manufactured in Company’s Memphis Plant. - August 12, 2010 - Efficient Energy Of Tennessee
MEGAJOULE Installs Met Mast MJ 200
Renewable energy consultant MEGAJOULE is now operating its 200th met mast in the district of Viseu in Portugal. Altogether MEGAJOULE has operated met masts in 7 countries including Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, East Timor and South Africa. - August 12, 2010 - MEGAJOULE
Edson Cleaning Facility, a Murphy Corporation, Announces Installation of New Product Separation Pit in Edson
Wayne Murphy of Edson Alberta announced today that the newly designed product separation pit has been completed and implemented in the Edson Alberta Cleaning Facility. This allows for product separation of solids, oils and reusable water. The benefits are many. The ability to reuse water on demand... - August 12, 2010 - Murphy Quarter Horses
EV-Charge America Unveils Southeast America’s First Level II – J1772 Enabled EV Charging Station System with an Integrated 20kW Solar Carport Array
The first globally networked, solar powered, electric vehicle charging station equipped with both Level II – 240 volt and Level I – 120 volt charging capacity to accommodate Chevy Volt, Nissan Leaf, and other new electric vehicles using the universal SAE J1772 connectors began full operation today under a 20kW solar carport in Pulaski, Tennessee. - August 05, 2010 - EV-Charge America
RAMSCO Announces Acquisition of Jones Water Supply, a Binghamton Based Company
Rexford Albany Municipal Supply Co., Inc. (RAMSCO) (www.ramsco.com), a leading provider of quality water, sanitary and storm sewer materials, announced that it has acquired the Binghamton based company, Jones Water Supply Inc. Jones Water Supply is a recognized leading supplier to the water and... - August 04, 2010 - Rexford Albany Municipal Supply Co., Inc. (RAMSCO)
BFC Leverages Platform for Commercial Scale Biomass Gasification Feasibility Program
BFC recently created the Rapid Verification ProgramTM a program designed for prospective clients to test their alternative fuels, at tonnage levels, with immediate analysis of the synthesis gas produced and full reports on anticipated operational production results. BFC helps companies test, analyze, and develop full plans for alternative fuel plants, at any stage of development. - August 04, 2010 - BFC
OpConnect Praises California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) Ruling
OpConnect LLC, an innovator in the emerging electric vehicle industry praised this week’s decision by California’s Public Utility Commission that companies selling electric vehicle charging services to the public would not be regulated as public utilities. - August 03, 2010 - OpConnect, LLC
E-CYCLES® Introduces Revolutionary Electric Vehicles to Market
E-CYCLES® introduces a fleet of high performance, premium quality, technically advanced and powerfully fun electric scooters and electric motorcycles to market. - August 01, 2010 - E-CYCLES USA
Shermco Golf Tournament Benefits VFW Foundation
Shermco Charities, an organization funded by employees of Shermco Industries, recently had customers “scrambling” at Frisco Lakes Golf Club in a charity golf tournament to benefit the Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation. - August 01, 2010 - Shermco Industries
Shermco Begins Training Courses at New Austin Service Center
Shermco Industries, a national provider of rotating apparatus and electrical power system testing, commissioning, repair, maintenance and training, recently began offering hands-on instructional courses at the company’s newly constructed 10,000-square-foot facility in Cedar Park, Texas. - August 01, 2010 - Shermco Industries
Solar, Wind & Rain is a New Solar and Wind Energy System Design & Installation Company in Central Texas
Green Technology Provider Solar, Wind & Rain Announces Business Opening. New Business Provides Professional, Affordable Solar Power to Residential and Commercial Customers in Central Texas. The new company brings innovative, aggressive solutions for energy prices to residential and commercial electric consumers. - July 30, 2010 - Solar, Wind & Rain
GaiaRecycle™ Launches New Website to Highlight the Need for Organic Waste Recycling
New www.GaiaRecycle.com Website Highlights Solutions for the "Road to Zero Waste." - July 27, 2010 - GaiaRecycle, LLC
LiteTouch Announces New Digital News Portal
“The LiteTouch Journal” Accommodates Pace of New Product Launches, Technical Announcements, and Other Company News. - July 25, 2010 - LiteTouch
Ontario Solar Provider Completes Construction of First Solar PV Plant, Meets 100-Day Plan
Ontario Solar Provider Inc. (OSP), one of Ontario’s leading solar photovoltaic (PV) installation firms, today announced that it had finished the construction of its first solar PV rooftop system in Toronto. OSP has fulfilled its ambitious goal of constructing a fully functioning and commercially viable PV system within 100 days of setting up business in Canada. - July 25, 2010 - Ontario Solar Provider Inc.
Glencore Energy Implements ZEMA's Data Management and Analysis Suite
ZE PowerGroup Inc. ®, the developer of award-winning ZEMA Suite™, announced today that Glencore Energy has selected ZEMA to support their Risk Management and Trading activities. - July 24, 2010 - ZE PowerGroup
Summit Power Launches Front End Engineering Design Study for Texas Clean Energy Project
The Summit Power Group has reached a major milestone towards commencing construction by launching the pre-construction FEED study for its Texas Clean Energy Project (TCEP), expected to be the world’s cleanest coal-fueled power plant located in Penwell,Texas, 15 miles west of Odessa. - July 21, 2010 - Texas Clean Energy Project
Ideal Power Converters Unveils Utility-Quality Low Harmonic VFD Motor Drive - Begins Field Tests with Austin Energy and City of Austin
Ideal Power Converters has just unveiled its utility-quality Low Harmonic VFD Motor Drive. It's patented VFD motorcontrol solution for AC induction motors eliminates the damaging harmonics found in conventional VFD systems. - July 21, 2010 - Ideal Power Converters
Stan Sugden Named Vice President at Ruekert/Mielke
Stanley R. Sugden, P.E., Principal and Civil/Municipal Department Head with Ruekert/Mielke, Inc., of Waukesha, WI, has been named Vice President of the firm. Mr. Sugden joined Ruekert/Mielke in 1986, and became a Principal and Department Head in 1998. Mr. Sugden has worked on municipal projects... - July 21, 2010 - Ruekert & Mielke, Inc.
LiteTouch Releases Major Software Upgrade
New LiteWare4.0 Delivers Time Saving System Design & Powerful Programming Solutions. - July 16, 2010 - LiteTouch