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Buen Power Peru Announces USAID Grant to Bring Solar Lights to 10,000 Rural Peruvians
Buen Power Peru (BPP), a solar energy enterprise co-founded by an American engineer and a Peruvian entrepreneur, has just announced its intention to bring solar lights to approximately 10,230 low-income Peruvians with Stage 1 support from USAID’s Development Innovation Ventures (DIV). Buen... - November 27, 2013 - Buen Power Peru
Solar Thermal Systems Survives Philippines Typhoon
Solar thermal system used by the island resort Amanpulo withstood one of the largest typhoons in history. Despite the extreme weather conditions, the roof mounted solar collectors are fully functional and currently operating. - November 23, 2013 - SunMaxx Solar
Industry Leader American Solar Expands
As Business Grows, So Does American Solar’s Commitment to Arizona. - November 22, 2013 - American Solar
The Weidt Group Names New Principals
Energy and Software Consulting Firm Recognizes Leadership in Des Moines and Minneapolis Offices. - November 20, 2013 - The Weidt Group
CNG Conversion Specialists Green Alternative Systems Announce Rise in CNG Inspections
The CNG inspection specialists at Green Alternative Systems have seen a recent rise in CNG inspections. This is the result of more fleet owners and individuals that have made the switch from gasoline or diesel to LPI, CNG or a combination of both. Now customers are returning for their routine... - November 20, 2013 - Green Alternative Systems
Green Alternative Systems Announce Successful Third Quarter for Gas to CNG Conversions
Green Alternative Systems has just announced that the third quarter in 2013 has been a successful year for businesses that are receiving Gas to CNG conversions. As Gas to CNG conversions are climbing in popularity, due to their environmentally friendly benefits and safety, government programs have... - November 20, 2013 - Green Alternative Systems
Plug-in Solar Product Launch
Solar Liberator launches crowd funding campaign to kick start fully integrated, plug-in solar solution - November 15, 2013 - Solar Liberator
Rentricity Partners with Cornell Pump Company to Supply NSF Certified Turbines for In-Pipe Hydro Energy Recovery
Rentricity Inc., the in-pipe hydro energy recovery company, executed an exclusive agreement with the Cornell Pump Company of Clackamas, Oregon to develop a line of NSF 61 certified turbines; better known as pumps operating as turbines (PATs). The agreement will support the growing requirement... - November 12, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
Solar Air Systems New - Solar Air Heater House Shutters is a New Way of Transferring Heat Energy from the Sun Into Your Living Areas Using a U.S. Patented Technology
An evolution in design, Solar Air Systems breakthrough patented passive solar air heating shutter system looks just like a vertical house window shutter – but does something no other window shutter can do - generates heat! - November 12, 2013 - Solar Air Systems
Research Collaboration Between SERIS and FHR Anlagenbau GmbH in the Field of New Transparent Conductive Oxide (TCO) Coatings
The Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS), Singapore and FHR Anlagenbau GmbH, Germany jointly announce the start of a close collaboration on the development of new Transparent Conductive Oxide (TCO) coatings that have broad applications in the manufacture of solar photovoltaic modules and flat panel displays. - November 08, 2013 - Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS)
Solar Energy USA Approved as GSA Vendor for Energy Efficient Lighting
Solar Energy USA, a national design and installation firm located in Alpharetta, Georgia, has been nationally approved to offer their primary line of energy efficient lighting products through the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). The products provide support for the White House Executive... - November 07, 2013 - Solar Energy USA
Torch Energy Solutions Expands to Ohio
Torch Energy Solutions, an energy start-up headquartered in Houston, is adding Ohio to their portfolio. - November 06, 2013 - Torch Energy Solutions
Alpha Introduces Powerful Maintenance Management System
Alpha Technologies, worldwide power solutions leader, announces the debut of its XM360 Maintenance Management System to the North American market at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo in Atlanta, GA. The innovative program is designed to extract power supply service data and generate real-time diagnostic reports... - November 02, 2013 - Alpha Technologies
IAEE to Host 26th Annual Iowa Energy Summit
Energy Experts Gather to Improve Energy Efficiency in the State of Iowa. - November 02, 2013 - The Weidt Group
Organic Dairy Farm Installs a Solar Hot Water System
SunMaxx Solar’s TitanPower ALDH29 helps a dairy farm cut its energy cost. - October 31, 2013 - SunMaxx Solar
Energy Start-Up Funds Local Student's Educational Trip
Torch Energy Solutions rewards Erica Rodriguez with scholarship to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum in Washington D.C. - October 30, 2013 - Torch Energy Solutions
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
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
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
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
MAGE SOLAR Selected as ONTILITY Gold Partner
Wholesaler and Manufacturer Establish Key Strategic Partnership - October 05, 2013 - MAGE SOLAR
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Lake Cable Gets UL Approval to Produce Additional Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) Cable Offering
Lake Cable proudly announced today that it has added a new level of approval from Underwriters Laboratories for its Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) cable. Building upon Lake Cable’s extensive track record of UL approvals for its PLTC and TC offerings, this RISER rated LSZH cable has become... - August 16, 2013 - Lake Cable