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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
Laclede Gas, the Original Green Energy, Will Participate in Local Earth Day Event
Come see the latest in green energy on April 25th in Forest Park - April 21, 2010 - Laclede Gas
Laclede Gas, the Original Green Energy, Will Provide Expert Advice at Local Green Event
Come see the latest in green energy at Eco Expo on April 10th and 11th. - April 07, 2010 - Laclede Gas
Prism Energy Services Helping Save the Planet with the Flip of a Switch for Earth Hour, March 27
Prism joins the growing list of supporting businesses that are committing to take a stand by turning the lights out on pollution and creating a cleaner, safer and more secure future. - March 26, 2010 - Prism Energy Services
Rotary Club of Quincy and Rotary International Honor Local Entrepreneur with Paul Harris Fellow Award
Wendy Simmons, President and Founder of Prism Energy Services receives prestigious award. - March 17, 2010 - Prism Energy Services
Laclede Gas, the Original Green Energy, Offers Cash Prize for Signing Up for E-Bill
A Chance to Win $1000 to Go Green by Switching from Paper Gas Bill to E-Bill. - March 13, 2010 - Laclede Gas
OCRI’s I.T. in HealthCare Invites Vocantas’ Director of Health Solutions as New Committee Member
Josée Healey, Director, Health Solutions at Vocantas Inc. joins as OCRI’s (Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation) newest member of the I.T. in Healthcare program committee. The I.T. in Healthcare program focuses on technologies that have been implemented, IT infrastructure... - March 04, 2010 - Vocantas Inc