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Connect-Air Upgrades the Installer Experience at The NECA Show in Boston
Connect-Air, an expert in the manufacturing and design of HVAC and building automation control cables, is excited to showcase an innovation in cable distribution that can rapidly enhance the productivity of electrical contractors during installs. Through the company’s partnership with Lake Cable, contractors attending this year’s National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Show in Boston will be able to get an up close view of the CableM8, an all-in-one cable distribution system. - August 31, 2016 - Lake Cable
greeNEWit Joins Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (MDHCD) as an Approved Energy Auditor
Recently named the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2016 ENERGY STAR® Contractor of the Year, greeNEWit is available to start providing multifamily energy audits and retrofits for affordable rental housing. - August 13, 2016 - greeNEWit
Evluma AreaMax LED Luminaire Receives IDA Seal of Approval
Warm CCT AreaMax LED luminaires with full cut-off lens approved for light pollution sensitive applications. - August 10, 2016 - Evluma LED Lighting
Six East African Energy Ministries to Address EAPIC in Nairobi in September
The energy ministries from six East African countries: Kenya, Somaliland, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, including two ministers, are confirmed to address the opening address at the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) on 21 September in Nairobi. - August 10, 2016 - Future Energy East Africa
Florida’s Toxic Algae Blooms: Could This Happen in North Carolina?
The recent toxic algae problems in Florida have generated widespread media attention and led many to ask “what’s going on?” The blooms on the east coast of Florida began in May as algal blooms in the nutrient enriched Lake Okeechobee, then moved down the St. Lucie River to the estuary and ultimately to Florida’s “Treasure Coast” as a result water releases by the Corps of Engineers. Could the same thing happen to North Carolina's coastline? It's possible. - July 20, 2016 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Strong Focus on Geothermal at EAPIC in Nairobi in September
During the EAPIC conference in Nairobi in September there will be a strong focus on geothermal, including sessions on geothermal business models for the region. - June 30, 2016 - Future Energy East Africa
America Green Has Partnered with Groupon
America Green announces they are on Groupon in the following markets: New York, NY Los Angeles, CA Miami, FL Portland, OR Philadelphia, PA Las Vegas, NV Baltimore, MD America Green aims to reach more homeowners and business owners via Groupon. This Solar Provider’s goal is to reach as many... - June 29, 2016 - SOLAREUM
East African Power Industry Convention Announces Platinum Sponsorship by Lucy Electric
“This is a very exciting time for the electricity sector across East Africa and at Lucy Electric we hope to play a key part in helping to make this a reality,” says Phil Dingle, Marketing Director, Lucy Electric, a global secondary distribution leader in the electricity sector and a... - June 22, 2016 - Future Energy East Africa
America Green Launching in Maryland
America Green is bringing its grassroots campaign to the state of Maryland and aims to spread awareness about the advantages of solar energy systems with $0 down installation rate. This initiative extends nationwide. America Green is looking for Partners who share the same enthusiasm and vision... - June 15, 2016 - SOLAREUM
America Green is Launching Groupons
The Renewable Energy Movement has started slow in the United States compared to other countries, such as Germany. However, the demand for solar energy has been increasing at a faster rate. The US has reached its 1 Millionth Solar Installation. A milestone has been reached. America Green is proud... - May 28, 2016 - SOLAREUM
DC PACE Contractor, greeNEWit, Partners with Urban Ingenuity to Promote Innovative Energy Financing
Two local firms are helping move building retrofit and clean energy infrastructure projects off of the drawing board and into development by cutting costs, enhancing financial performance, and funding capital improvement. - May 20, 2016 - greeNEWit
Pergam Launches World’s First Remote Ammonia Sensor
The new FDL-7 [NH3] is the first instrument that remotely detects and measures ammonia leaks. The laser-based technology quickly pinpoints leaks from a safe distance to mitigate hazardous leaks. - April 26, 2016 - Pergam Technical Services, Inc.
Final Countdown for Largest Ever Geothermal Conference in Iceland
Iceland Geothermal Conference is promising an exciting set of events, presentations, field trips and social occasions. Bringing together more than 600 participants from more than 50 countries, it will be Iceland’s largest geothermal event ever. - April 20, 2016 - ThinkGeoEnergy
Turkish Geothermal Sector Surging Ahead in Global Rankings
The incredible growth of Turkey’s geothermal sector will be featured at IGC Türkiye, the Congress in the Heart of the Geothermal Industry in Turkey, with partners Ormat and Exergy and an exciting EBRD workshop preceding the event. - April 16, 2016 - ThinkGeoEnergy
Distributed Generation Solar Energy Returns to Costa Rica
Solar energy in Costa Rica has been stalled for more than a year. This week the pricing for applications and net metering has been announced by Coopeguanacaste, one of the companies that supplies electricity in Costa Rica. Solar power will move forward with a larger share of the renewable energy portfolio of Costa Rica. With abundant sunshine, it will be a great compliment to wind power, hydro, and geothermal power. - April 07, 2016 - Solar Costa Rica
greeNEWit Honored by EPA as 2016 ENERGY STAR® Contractor of the Year
Leading sustainability firm, greeNEWit, recognized for helping homeowners improve energy efficiency and increase comfort in homes. - April 03, 2016 - greeNEWit
When Convenience is Just a Click Away – ARB Electrical Wholesalers Goes Online
The unstoppable growth of e-commerce cannot be ignored and ARB Electrical Wholesalers have ensured that customers who prefer this very useful method of shopping can now enjoy total online convenience - 24-7. Their new website is designed to make it extremely easy to source and shop for electrical... - April 01, 2016 - ARB Electrical Wholesalers
Lake Cable Evolves the CableM8 Cable Distribution System
Major update of CableM8 to make debut at ISC West show in Las Vegas. Lake Cable, one of the top wire and cable manufacturers in the country, is launching a major update to its CableM8 Cable Distribution System aimed at dramatically improving the installation process. - March 23, 2016 - Lake Cable
Solar Costa Rica is Ready for New Solar Program in Costa Rica
Aresep has announced net metering prices alowing solar projects to move forward after over a year with net metering projects halted. The new prices will provide income for the power companies while still making solar energy a viable investment. - March 21, 2016 - Solar Costa Rica
The Weidt Group’s David Eijadi and Tom McDougall to Retire in April
Principals at Energy and Software Consulting Firm Position Top Firm Executives for Success in Transition. - March 12, 2016 - The Weidt Group
greeNEWit of Columbia, Maryland Named U.S. Chamber Blue Ribbon Small Business Award Winner
greeNEWit Named a Top Business in America by U.S. Chamber - March 05, 2016 - greeNEWit
The Source Group Joins Apex Companies
Leading Environmental Firm’s 3rd Acquisition in 6 Months - February 29, 2016 - Apex Companies, LLC
Maryland Entrepreneur Jason Jannati Meets with Robert Herjavec of ABC’s Shark Tank
greeNEWit Co-Founder Jason Jannati of Maryland Meets with Shark Tank's Robert Herjavec for a 1:1 Mentoring Session and Entrepreneurial Advice - February 15, 2016 - greeNEWit
America Green Launching in New Markets
America Green is looking for local partnerships in Nevada, Colorado, Arizona, Texas and California. America Green is launching a Partnership Program for local business owners. The goal of America Green is to be able to help homeowners and business owners understand the process and full benefits of... - January 24, 2016 - SOLAREUM
John Glabach, P.E. Joins Apex Companies as Regional Manager
Apex Companies, LLC – a leading energy, water resources and environmental consulting and engineering firm – announced today that John Glabach, P.E., P.M.P., ENV SP, has joined as the Regional Manager of the company’s Mid-Continental Region. Mr. Glabach brings more than 17 years... - January 11, 2016 - Apex Companies, LLC
America Green is Launching Partnership Campaigns with Local Businesses
America Green will be working with local businesses to increase renewable energy awareness. - January 10, 2016 - SOLAREUM
Is It Possible? America Green Takes Part in a Solar Revolution
Renewable Energy is no longer a product of the future. It is what we need today. - January 01, 2016 - SOLAREUM
America Green Announces Launch of First Groupon Offer
Today, America Green announces the launch of their first Groupon offer. Making Groupon a place to go for tips, money-saving opportunities and other useful information for local businesses and homeowners in the United States. For the first time, America Green is using this platform to reach out to... - December 30, 2015 - SOLAREUM
Grassroots Efforts Help Make Solar an Affordable Option
Hoping to put solar panels atop the three-family home, this homeowner in White Plains reached out to half a dozen installers for price estimates. Most didn't return his calls. One looked at a Google image of his roof and told him - erroneously - that solar wouldn't be viable on his row house. - December 25, 2015 - SOLAREUM
America Green Solar Sets Roots in California
California has been a leader in energy efficiency policy and programs since the 1970s. It established the first major utility efficiency programs in the 1980s, and the first PBF in 1996. CPUC provides policy oversight of the state PBF. CPUC approves plans for efficiency programs in each of the... - December 23, 2015 - SOLAREUM
America Green Solar Increases Presence in NY
America Green supports NY states federally funded green projects for homeowners and business owners. NYSERDA has invested more than $350 million in energy-efficiency programs and brought about an estimated additional investment of $850 million, for a total of $1.2 billion in public and private... - December 23, 2015 - SOLAREUM
greeNEWit & Columbia Association Bring STEM & Energy Education to Howard County Public Schools
Columbia Association Sponsors greeNEWit's OUR Schools Program to Make Energy and Stem Education Free in Public Schools - December 21, 2015 - greeNEWit
WAPIC Attendance Grows by 37% as West African Power Sector Looks to the Future with Growing Confidence
The continued growth in the quality and the numbers attending the West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC) reflects the increased confidence of the region’s power sector says WAPIC programme director Natalie Bacon. - December 19, 2015 - Future Energy Nigeria
iPAD Rwanda Attendance Up 60% and Confirms Role in Growing Energy Market in the Region
The second edition of the iPAD Rwanda Power & Infrastructure Investment Forum that took place in November in Kigali has shown a 60% increase in attendance and according to the state power utility REG has contributed to an increased interest in the local energy market. “The conference... - December 03, 2015 - iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastucture Forum
Dangote Group’s Joseph Makoju, Akon Lighting Africa and the AfDB Big Winners at WAPIC's West African Power Industry Awards in Lagos
Joseph Makoju, Honorary Advisor for the Dangote Group, was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Regional Award during the sold-out gala dinner at the West African Power Industry Awards in Lagos on Tuesday evening. Akon Lighting Africa scored a double nod of approval from the industry with two... - November 28, 2015 - Future Energy Nigeria
The Weidt Group’s Chris Baker Wins Midwest Energy News 40 Under 40 Award
Principal at Energy and Software Consulting Firm Recognized for Efforts to Move U.S. Toward a Clean Energy Economy - November 22, 2015 - The Weidt Group
Roving Blue, Inc. is Selected to Participate in USSOCOM TE 16-1 Technical Experimentation
Roving Blue, Inc. is proud to announce their selection to attend SOCOM TE 16-1 for Technical Experimentation-Medical Training Technologies including Medical Simulations and Sensitive Site Exploitation (SSE) Technologies. - November 20, 2015 - Roving Blue
Seplat CEO Austin Avuru Confirmed for WAPIC Opening as Power Industry Investment Experts Gather in Lagos This Month
The organisers of the annual West African Power Industry Convention have announced that the celebrated CEO of Seplat Petroleum Development Company, Mr Austin Avuru, will address the opening session of the event on 24 November in Lagos. - November 07, 2015 - Future Energy Nigeria
Kanoo Travel Wins the Top Business Accolade as "Top Travel Company of the Year" in the Middle East at the 9th Aviation Business Awards
Kanoo Travel is a member of Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo / The Kanoo Group, and is one of the largest and oldest travel management companies in the Middle East. - November 07, 2015 - The Kanoo Group
Rwandan Infrastructure Minister Musoni to Open Rwanda Investment Forum That is Drawing Regional and International Interest
The iPAD Rwanda Power & Infrastructure Investment Forum in Kigali next week will welcome more than 200 high-level regional and international investors and power experts to discuss new tenders, project updates and share best practice. - November 01, 2015 - iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastucture Forum
WAPIC to Focus on Nigeria’s Renewable Energy Potential as Clean Power Sector Comes of Age
The renewable energy market in West Africa is coming of age and with the right framework, large and small scale projects are doable. This is according to Dr Afolabi Otitoju, renewable energy expert and consultant for the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE). During the... - October 21, 2015 - Future Energy Nigeria
Rwandan Minister of Natural Resources Dr Vincent Biruta to highlight mining investment potential at iPAD Rwanda’s Mining Forum
"The most exciting project currently happening in the Rwandan mining sector is the transformation of the industry from an artisanal-mining dominated industry to a well-planned professional and mechanized industry,” says the Hon. Dr Vincent Biruta, Rwanda’s Minister of Natural Resources. - October 16, 2015 - iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastucture Forum
Apex Companies Sponsors the Energy Interdependence in the Western Hemisphere Conference
Presenting an Energy Transportation Session and Moderating a Public Policy Session - October 15, 2015 - Apex Companies, LLC
West African Power Industry Awards to Celebrate Region’s Top Professionals and Projects Again
The coveted West African Power Industry Awards boast a brand-new, respected line-up of industry judges this year and the organisers are inviting the industry to nominate their top power professionals and projects. Last year saw the hugely successful launch of the awards which were announced at a... - October 14, 2015 - Future Energy Nigeria
Huawei Returns as Diamond Sponsor for the West African Power Industry Convention in Lagos in November
The organisers of the West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC) in November in Lagos have announced that Huawei will return as the exclusive diamond sponsor for the event. Huawei is a well-known global information and telecommunication giant. WAPIC is taking place at the Eko Hotel in Lagos... - October 02, 2015 - Future Energy Nigeria
WK Dickson Welcomes Former FAA Manager of Airport Programs, Phil Cannon, to the Firm
Former FAA manager Phil Cannon has joined WK Dickson as Vice President and Regional Manager in Atlanta, Georgia. He will assume the responsibility for the operation of the firm's office in Atlanta and will play a significant role in the growth of WK Dickson's overall aviation practice across the southeast. - October 01, 2015 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
With the September Deadline Here, greeNEWit Helps Commercial Buildings Navigate Mandatory Benchmarking Policies to Avoid Penalty
greeNEWit Provides Benchmarking and Reporting Services to Improve Performance for Multifamily Properties and Commercial Buildings in Washington D.C. Affected by the New Ordinance - October 01, 2015 - greeNEWit
Apex Companies Signs Teaming Agreement with Offshore Design Engineering
Partnership positions firms for offshore wind growth. - September 29, 2015 - Apex Companies, LLC
PM Aware is the First Continuous Pollution Monitoring System as a Service
Pollution Monitoring is now Data as a Service. Buy Data for a low Monthly Fee. - September 27, 2015 - PM Aware
Symbion Power Returns as Diamond Sponsor for iPAD Rwanda in Kigali in November
The organisers of the iPAD Rwanda Power & Infrastructure Investment Forum in November in Kigali have announced that Symbion Power will return as the exclusive diamond sponsor for the event. Symbion Power is a well-known international power developer of electrical infrastructure projects and... - September 23, 2015 - iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastucture Forum