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Sensus Provides AMI Communications Infrastructure for Grand Cayman Utility

FlexNet wireless communications system offers higher protection against tropical storms and seamless interoperability with pre-pay billing application for a Caribbean utility - February 23, 2012 - Sensus

GeoDigital Introduces a Seamless End-to-End Solution for Vegetation Management and Engineering Compliance

Industry’s only complete solution for making LiDAR data immediately actionable premiered at DistribuTECH. - February 02, 2012 - GeoDigital

North Carolina’s Wake Electric Membership Corporation Deploys a Smarter Grid with Sensus Communication Network Technology

FlexNet wireless infrastructure will serve more than 35,000 customers and perform distribution automation functions over co-op’s seven-county territory. - January 18, 2012 - Sensus

SZ Energy Intelligence LNG Series Topic 2012: Bright LNG as Ship Fuel

ALNG2012 organized by SZ Energy Intelligence and Shanghai Social Science Academy will take place on May 17-18, 2012, in Shanghai China. All speakers involved in these topics will be likely to be speakers on ALNG2012 for deepening industry communications. - January 06, 2012 - SZ Energy Intelligence Co., Ltd.

Pennsylvania Power Corporation Appointed GTI-Altronic Bi-Fuel Dealer for Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland

GFS Corp, Weston, FL. Master Distributor for GTI-Altronic Bi-Fuel Systems appoints Pennsylvania Power Corporation, West Chester, PA. the dealership of the GTI-Altronic Bi-Fuel product line for Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. The GTI-Altronic Bi-Fuel product allows the... - December 15, 2011 - Pennsylvania Power Corporation

GeoDigital Acquires Powel, Inc.

Leading LiDAR and data acquisition firm purchases U.S. assets of Powel AS to fortify market leading position in utility vegetation management. - December 03, 2011 - GeoDigital

Local Power Inc. Receives $390k Task Order from City of San Francisco to Design and Prepare Requests for Proposals Documents for Major Green Electricity Localization

Local Power Inc. (localpower.com) receives “Notice-To-Proceed” from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, to design a development path and write RFPs for In-City renewables and demand technology deployment as part of the CleanPowerSF’s electricity alternative to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) - Community Choice Aggregation (CCA). The CCA program promises to deliver customer-owned solar & efficiency, municipal financing, local jobs, and “neighborhood-scale green power.” - November 24, 2011 - Local Power LLC

McKenzie Electric Cooperative Selects Powel Inc.’s Configurable StakeOut Engineering Software

North Dakota Co-Op expects automated system to cut design time by 90 percent. - November 11, 2011 - GeoDigital

Powel Introduces Version 8.0 of WorkStudio Mobile Work Platform

Flexible architecture, enhanced map features and simplified workflow modeling enables utilities to visually plan, perform, track and report all work independent of location or platform - November 03, 2011 - GeoDigital

Top Utility Gathering in Sydney Next Week

Ausgrid MD George Maltabarow will deliver the opening keynote at the meeting of some 600 top utility professionals from around Australia and New Zealand in Sydney from Tuesday 8-10 November. The Smart Utilities Australia and New Zealand conference and exhibition will particularly focus on... - November 03, 2011 - Smart Utilities Australia & New Zealand

Smart Utilities Australia & New Zealand to Feature Update on the Victoria Electric Vehicle Trial

It would be great to hear an Australian utility announce a strategic plan for EVs along the lines of what is being done by DTE Energy in Michigan or PG&E in California says Kristian Handberg, Project Manager – Low Emission Vehicles, at the Australian Department of Transport. He was speaking in the run-up to the upcoming Smart Utilities Australia and New Zealand conference and exhibition in Sydney in November. - October 30, 2011 - Smart Utilities Australia & New Zealand

Ampla, Light and Águas Guariroba Win Metering International América Latina Excellence Awards

The Brazilian utilities Ampla, Light and Águas Guariroba have been awarded the Metering International’s Excellence Awards for Latin America for 2011. The companies received the awards on Tuesday, during the first day of the annual Metering Latin America conference and expo which is... - October 28, 2011 - Metering Latin America

AES Eletropaulo to Speak at Metering Latin America

After the June cyclone, electricity to 96% of customers was restored within 24 hours, showing the agility and efficiency of AES Eletropaulo in extreme emergency situations, says Paulo Cesar Pranskevicius, Automation Manager, AES Eletropaulo. The Brazilian mega utility is taking part in the annual... - October 24, 2011 - Metering Latin America

Making Electric Vehicles a Reality: Focus on e-Mobility at Smart Utilities Australia & New Zealand

Electric vehicles will play a significant role as a storage facility of renewable energy according to Joerg Lohr, Senior Manager E-Mobility at the global utility leader RWE Effizienz. Joerg Lohr is one of several global experts who will share his insight and experience at the upcoming Smart... - October 19, 2011 - Smart Utilities Australia & New Zealand

IEEE Smart Grid Interoperability Protocol to be Launched at Metering Latin America in Sao Paulo This Month

The IEEE 2030™ protocol which will support the accelerated rollout of the smart grid in Brazil is to be launched officially at the upcoming annual Metering Latin America in Sao Paulo from 25 October. - October 15, 2011 - Metering Latin America

Sensus Joins EnerNex and Oak Ridge National Laboratory to Heighten Cyber Security in Smart Meters with New Function Extraction (FX) Technology for Vulnerability Detection

New technology of behavior computation will help detect vulnerabilities in smart meter software. - October 13, 2011 - Sensus

XeroSolar Selected to Provide Renewable Energy System for State of the Art Science Building at Premier Manhattan Beach School

XeroSolar is Commissioned to Provide Solar System at American Martyrs School - October 12, 2011 - Xero Solar

Metering Latin America to Offer Unique Insight Into InovGrid Smart City Project

The upcoming Metering Latin America conference and expo will feature several case studies to illustrate the business case for smart meter implementation, including the InovGrid smart city project in Évora, Portugal. Metering Latin America, which will once again unite utilities, smart... - October 02, 2011 - Metering Latin America

Alliander, T-Systems, Network Security, Sexy Home Energy Apps and More at Metering Europe Next Week

Leading European energy experts, including the chairman of Dutch network Alliander, Peter Molengraaf, the Dutch Economic Affairs Ministry’s DG for Energy, Mark Dierikx and Deutsche Telekom’s Gabriele Riedmann de Trinidad, are part of the opening session to address the more than 4200... - September 30, 2011 - Metering Billing/CRM Europe

Knoxville Utilities Board Implements Powel, Inc.’s VegWorks Mobile Vegetation Management System

KUB Transitions to Automated Vegetation Management System to Improve Internal Communications and Efficiency - September 29, 2011 - GeoDigital

SOS Electric Open in Fort Lauderdale and Miami

SOS Electrical Services is now open, servicing Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Boca Raton. - September 23, 2011 - SOS Electric

Avalor Energy Corporation to Host Renewable Energy Seminar

Free Seminar: "Powering the Green Economy Around the Clock" October 8th at 10:00AM in Beverly Hills, CA about the latest advances in renewable energy technologies and how large-scale renewable energy production can replace fossil fuels for generating electricity. - September 20, 2011 - Avalor Energy Corporatoin

Sensus Salutes Alabama Power Company for GridWeek 2011 Leadership Award

Utility picked as State of Deployment honoree for AMI smart grid implementation - September 17, 2011 - Sensus

Upstream Works Receives TMC Labs Customer Interaction Solutions 2011 Innovation Award

Business Interaction Manager Honored for Outstanding Innovation - September 10, 2011 - Upstream Works Software Ltd

City of Gresham, Oregon Expands Sustainability Program with Sensus Smart Grid for Water Technologies

Residential intelligent water management program completed in 2010, commercial program set to launch. - September 07, 2011 - Sensus

Sensus Aligns Organization for Accelerated Growth

Sensus Announces Executive Appointments - September 07, 2011 - Sensus

Deutsche Telekom’s Gabriele Riedmann de Trinidad to Speak About Standards and Smart Grid Investments at Metering Europe

ICT will be the key to resolving important questions facing our society, such as the energy revolution, says Deutsche Telekom SVP Strategic Market Energy, Gabriele Riedmann de Trinidad. She is part of the high-level line-up of speakers at this year’s Metering Billing/CRM Europe taking place in Amsterdam from 4-6 October. - September 04, 2011 - Metering Billing/CRM Europe

Metering Latin America in Sao Paulo in October as Multi-Million Smart Meter Rollout Looms

“We are living in interesting times in the energy market in Brazil,” says Adriano Rehder, the project director of the annual Metering Latin America, which will once again unite utilities, smart metering and smart grids experts, regulators and global technology giants in Sao Paulo from 25-27 October. - September 02, 2011 - Metering Latin America

Smart Utilities Australia and New Zealand in Sydney in November to Look at Global Lessons Learnt

Australia and New Zealand’s top utility professionals will meet in Sydney in November to explore new ways to improve reliability, quality and security of water and electricity supply in a cost-efficient and customer-friendly way. This year’s Smart Utilities Australia and New Zealand... - September 01, 2011 - Smart Utilities Australia & New Zealand

Metering Europe Looks at How Utilities Can Meet Smart Meter Targets by 2020

What needs to happen for Europe to meet its smart metering targets? The continent’s utility industry will take urgent stock in October during the annual Metering Billing/CRM Europe conference and expo in Amsterdam with more than 4000 smart metering experts from utilities, energy regulators,... - August 14, 2011 - Metering Billing/CRM Europe

Upstream Works Appoints New VP Sales

Upstream Works Software, the world leader in Business Interaction Management software, today announced that it has named Mike Wilson as Vice President of Sales. - July 06, 2011 - Upstream Works Software Ltd

Electricians in Lake Balboa, CA, Relocate to Van Nuys for Increased Convenience and Customer Service

All Valley Electrical Werks is announcing it's relocation from Lake Balboa to Van Nuys. - June 30, 2011 - All Valley Electrical Werks

Greenlots Secures Funding Round Led by SBI Ven Capital and Tembusu Partners

Leading provider of EV charging solutions to expand global footprint - June 26, 2011 - Greenlots

Thailand’s Renewable Investment Opportunities Showcased at Clean Power Asia

“Thailand is committed to the low-carbon pathway,” says Dr. Twarath Sutabutr, Deputy Director-General, Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency, in Thailand’s Ministry of Energy. Dr Sutabutr heads up a high-level and expert list of energy speakers at the... - June 22, 2011 - Clean Power Asia

Clean Power Asia: Region Reports Back on Renewable and Cleaner Fossil Power Successes

Australia and the Philippines are just some of the more than 14 countries in the region that will present case studies and report back on renewable and cleaner fossil power projects during the upcoming Clean Power Asia in Bangkok from 28-30 June. Thailand’s Ministry of Energy, who is... - June 16, 2011 - Clean Power Asia

Suntech to Discuss Thailand's Solar Leadership at Clean Power Asia

“Countries in Southeast Asia, such as Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines, may look to Thailand as they begin to craft legislation meant to encourage renewable energy generation,” says Andrew Beebe, Chief Commercial Officer, Suntech Power. Mr. Beebe will be discussing Thailand’s solar leadership and Thailand’s 44MW photovoltaic power plant, the region’s largest, with an audience of high-level global energy experts at Clean Power Asia in Bangkok from 28-30 June. - June 02, 2011 - Clean Power Asia

Consumer Focus to Address Benefits and Risks of Smart Meters at Smart Metering UK & Ireland in London Next Week

Smart meters could bring big benefits for customers if done right, but pose big risks if done wrong. This is according to Zoe McLeod, energy expert for Consumer Focus who will address the upcoming Smart Metering UK & Ireland conference in London, where the country’s five largest... - May 29, 2011 - Smart Metering UK & Ireland

Elster to Present Workshop on Crucial Data Privacy and Security Workshop at Smart Metering UK & Ireland

Data privacy is absolutely crucial in the development of our smart society, says Richard St Clair, Managing Director of Elster Metering Systems UK. Elster is presenting a data security and privacy workshop at the upcoming Smart Metering UK & Ireland conference in London, where some of the UK and Ireland’s largest utilities, E.ON, British Gas, EDF, ESB and RWE nPower, will engage with the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) about the smart meter roll-out plans. - May 26, 2011 - Smart Metering UK & Ireland

Focus on Thailand’s top solar power projects at Clean Power Asia in Bangkok next month

A visit to the world’s largest solar silicon thin-film power plant in the making is part of the programme of Clean Power Asia that is taking place in Bangkok from 28-30 June, when global power industry professionals, regional regulators, financiers and investors and technology providers will... - May 22, 2011 - Clean Power Asia

Thai Energy Minister Dr. Wannarat Channukul to Open Clean Power Asia in Bangkok in June

Thailand’s minister of Energy, Dr. Wannarat Channukul, will deliver the welcome address at Clean Power Asia in Bangkok in June, when global power industry professionals, regional regulators, financiers and investors and technology providers will gather for the largest regional power... - April 17, 2011 - Clean Power Asia

Major UK Utilities and DECC to Discuss Smart Meter Roll Outs at Smart Metering UK & Ireland in June

E.ON, British Gas, EDF, ESB and RWE nPower will engage with Richard Leyland of the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) in London in June, discussing the implementation of the new smart meter roll plans during the annual Smart Metering UK & Ireland conference. Massive project to... - April 10, 2011 - Smart Metering UK & Ireland

Solar Power Installation Expert in Philly Gains Help in Providing Internet Availability to Customers

As part of a campaign to increase Web presence and visibility to local customers, Aztec Solar Power in Philadelphia, PA, announces its partnership with the online advertising gurus at Prospect Genius. - March 03, 2011 - Aztec Solar Power

3DFS Announces a New Era of Clean Efficient Power

3DFS of Pittsboro, NC announced successful demonstration of its 3DFS Power Controller that is designed to deliver power that is more than 100X cleaner than electricity provided by the public grid, while delivering power savings on the order of 25 to 40%. - January 12, 2011 - 3DFS Power Solutions

Greenlots Awarded Top 100 Startup Company in Asia by Red Herring

Greenlots, the leading provider of electric vehicle charging solutions in the Asia Pacific, was chosen as by Red Herring as part of its Top 100 Asia Awards. - November 23, 2010 - Greenlots

Smart Grid Company Greenlet Technologies Secures Investment from Israel G-Tek LLC

Company specializes in scalable energy control systems for electric utilities, completes pilot with IEC and is selected as a top five finalist at IBM’s Israel SmartCamp 2010. - September 24, 2010 - Greenlet Technologies

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

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