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Oaktree’s Power Opportunities Group Launches Hydroexcavation Platform Vac One Services, LLC with Acquisition of Texas ReExcavation, LC

Vac One Services, LLC formed to acquire, integrate, and grow companies in the North American hydro-excavation markets. T-Rex Services is the platform’s first acquisition. - September 29, 2014 - Vac One Services, LLC

Electricity Savers Plus Forms a Mutual Marketing Alliance with United Resource Logistics

Increased Customer Savings - September 26, 2014 - Electricity Savers Plus

STEG-IS Partners with iPAD Rwanda Power & Infrastructure Investment Forum in Kigali in November

STEG International Services (STEG-IS) has partnered as a platinum sponsor with the inaugural iPAD Rwanda Power & Infrastructure Investment Forum that will take place from 3-4 November in Kigali, Rwanda. The forum will gather investors, project developers, finance houses, construction and... - September 26, 2014 - iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastucture Forum

Taking the East African Power Industry Convention to the Next Level

“The 16th East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) that took place in Nairobi in September has proven that it is still the most important gathering for quality discussions on where the power sector in the region is going. We look forward to taking the event to the next level next year... - September 24, 2014 - Future Energy East Africa

Tony Elumelu to Discuss Opportunities in the Power Industry at WAPIC in Lagos in November

Well-known global business leader and chairman of Heirs Holdings Tony Elumelu says the group “has the ambition to generate at least a quarter of Nigeria’s power consumption needs in the next five years.” Heirs Holdings’ interests in the power sector include Transcorp Ughelli... - September 12, 2014 - Future Energy Nigeria

Life Systems Group Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of LifeTank

LifeTank celebrates its first year anniversary. The flow-through emergency water system allows families and businesses to access fresh back-up water anytime - without the need of maintenance or rotation. - September 11, 2014 - Life Systems Group, Inc.

East River Energy Unveils Fourth "Hope" Truck and Continues "Fueling the Hope"

On September 4, 2014, East River Energy unveiled the decal on its fourth oil truck at a reception at 401 Soundview Road, Guilford for its "Fueling the Hope" family of vehicles - 'Dystonia Moves Me' to raise awareness for dystonia. Chris Velardi, WTNH TV acted as master of ceremonies. - September 09, 2014 - East River Energy

Nigerian Business Giant Tony Elumelu to Open Annual West African Power Industry Convention in Lagos in November

Well-known global business leader, financier, entrepreneur, investment guru and philanthropist Tony Elumelu is heading up a high-level list of power experts who will address this year’s West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC) from 18-19 November. During the 11th edition of this long... - August 29, 2014 - Future Energy Nigeria

High Expectations for EAPIC as Hundreds of Energy Experts Meet in Nairobi Next Week to Discuss, Debate and Learn

More than a thousand people will gather for the annual East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) in Nairobi from 3-4 September as the region prepares for massive investments in the power sector. Not only will the event bring together the region’s leading power utilities, investors,... - August 29, 2014 - Future Energy East Africa

iPAD Rwanda Forum to Provide Investment Platform for Africa’s Next Best Business Opportunity

“Rwanda is open for business: there are enormous investment opportunities in the country’s power and infrastructure sectors and the Kigali government has proven that it can provide a stable and investor-friendly business climate,” says Emmanuelle Nicholls, event director of the upcoming iPAD Rwanda Power & Infrastructure Investment Forum. - August 20, 2014 - iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastucture Forum

Free Technical Workshops at EAPIC Expo in Nairobi Offer Practical Solutions and Training for Power Professionals

Two days of free practical workshops on energy efficiency, plant maintenance and clean energy solutions for the utility and large power users sector are offered during the upcoming East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) that is taking place from 3-4 September at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi. - August 15, 2014 - Future Energy East Africa

EPP Sponsors the 2014 NJEPA Conference for 12th Straight Year

Emergency Preparedness Partnerships (EPP) is proud to announce its endorsement of the 2014 NJEPA Conference. This is the twelfth year in a row that EPP has sponsored this event, which offers comprehensive educational content delivered via training sessions, lectures, panel discussions, and breakout sessions. - August 13, 2014 - Emergency Preparedness Partnerships

EPP’s Caffrey Receives Merit Award from Atlantic City Electric

Michael Caffrey, Vice President of Operations for Emergency Preparedness Partnerships (EPP) has been presented with Atlantic City Electric’s eighth annual Merit of Excellence Award for Commitment to Public Safety, which is given to individuals or organizations that have demonstrated a strong... - August 13, 2014 - Emergency Preparedness Partnerships

Connecticut Coalition Against Millstone Comments on the DEEP Commissioner's Selection of Director of Radiation

A longtime worker at the Millstone Nuclear Power Station is the new head of radiation protection for the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, the Connecticut Coalition Against Millstone announced today. - August 04, 2014 - Connecticut Coalition Against Millstone

Siemens Partners with the East African Power Industry Convention in Kenya in September

Siemens has partnered as a platinum sponsor with the 16th annual East African Power Industry Convention or EAPIC that is taking place from 3-4 September in Nairobi, Kenya. The conference and expo will gather more than 1000 attendees along with exhibitors showcasing the latest technologies, products... - August 01, 2014 - Future Energy East Africa

Los Angeles Utility Customers Get Paid to Upgrade High-Efficiency Toilets with RenewAge Energy Solutions

Los Angeles business and multifamily residents get paid to upgrade to high-efficiency toilets to help fight the drought. Source: RenewAge Energy Solutions - July 12, 2014 - RenewAge Energy Solutions

EPP President Eileen Unger Appointed to the Board of Durand Academy and Community Service

Emergency Preparedness Partnerships’ President, Eileen Unger, is proud to announce her appointment to the Board of Directors of Durand Academy and Community Service, which focuses on providing learning opportunities to individuals with pervasive developmental disorders. - July 09, 2014 - Emergency Preparedness Partnerships

Sri Pradhyumna Technologies Bangalore Launches New Renewable Energy Products

New products include Biomass – Briquettes, Pellets and Briquette stove. - July 08, 2014 - Sri Pradhyumna Technologies Pvt.Ltd

Polar Vortex Could Lead to Solar Vortex, National Energy Marketer Warns

National Energy Marketer Offers Customers Summer Savings. - July 02, 2014 - U.S. Gas & Electric

Supreme Court EPA Ruling Could Impact Power Prices, National Energy Marketer Reports

Supreme Court EPA Ruling Could Impact Power Prices - July 02, 2014 - U.S. Gas & Electric

Evolucia Shareholder Update

CEO of Evolucia provides update to shareholders. - June 29, 2014 - Evolucia, Inc.

Kenya’s Energy Ministry Partners with the Upcoming East African Power Industry Convention

“There are huge opportunities in power generation because of the demand in the region,” says Engineer Joseph Njoroge, Principal Secretary at Kenya’s Ministry of Energy & Petroleum. The ministry is a long-time supporter of the annual East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) and this year’s host ministry. The event returns to Nairobi again once again from 3-4 September and will gather the region’s leading power utilities, investors and technology and service providers. - June 29, 2014 - Future Energy East Africa

EPP’s Michael Caffrey Impresses as the Featured Speaker at the 2014 Storm Restoration and Emergency Planning for the Power Sector Conference

Emergency Preparedness Partnerships’ Vice President of Operations, Michael Caffrey, was the lead presenter and panel moderator regarding mutual aid acquisition and cross-border resource coordination at the 2014 Storm Restoration and Emergency Planning for the Power Sector Conference. - June 27, 2014 - Emergency Preparedness Partnerships

EPP’s Eileen Unger Talks Disaster Preparedness at the 2014 Business Law & Corporate Counsel Symposium

Emergency Preparedness Partnerships’ President, Eileen Unger, is honored to have been selected to speak about disaster preparedness at the 2014 Business Law & Corporate Counsel Symposium, an annual program designed specifically for attorneys who represent all types of businesses. - June 26, 2014 - Emergency Preparedness Partnerships

Life Systems Group Partners with Two Organizations

Life Systems Group in Ventura County, California announces strategic partnerships with Illume Mtn. (North Carolina) and Be Ready, Inc. (California and Hawaii). The partnerships will make Life System Group’s flagship product – LifeTank – more readily available to the public. LifeTank provides fresh, emergency water that is always ready due to its unique flow-through technology. - June 13, 2014 - Life Systems Group, Inc.

EAPIC Returns to Nairobi in September as East Africa Prepares for Massive Investments in Energy Projects

The annual East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) will once again gather the region’s leading power utilities, investors and technology and service providers as the event returns to Nairobi from 3-4 September for its 16th edition. - June 08, 2014 - Future Energy East Africa

sPower Acquires Bosch Solar Energy Entities in U.S.

sPower (Sustainable Power Group) a leading sustainable energy provider, announced the acquisition of Bosch Solar Energy North America entities with projects actively operating in the U.S. The acquisition complements sPower’s existing distributed generation portfolio. The transaction follows... - May 22, 2014 - sPower

Nice Home Services Launches New Website for the Alexandria Area

Nice Home Services announces the release of their new website, www.nicehomeservices.com. - May 15, 2014 - NICE Home Services

Life Systems Group Introduces LifeTank to Westlake at Home Show

This weekend, Life Systems Group, Inc. will introduce LifeTank to Ventura County resident at the Conejo Valley Home Remodeling Show in Westlake Village, Calif. Designer Mick Benson created LifeTank so homes and businesses can have the assurance of clean, fresh water during a disaster or emergency. LifeTank features patent-pending technology that allows water to be automatically replenished – meaning the water doesn’t stagnate or need maintenance. - April 26, 2014 - Life Systems Group, Inc.

greeNEWit Energy Education Program is an Approved Way to Receive MAEOE’s Green Schools Certification

greeNEWit’s OUR Schools Program is approved by the MAEOE to help schools obtain Maryland Green School certification. - April 19, 2014 - greeNEWit

California’s New Back-Up Water System Expands Into Other States

The demand for LifeTank is gaining momentum as households and businesses see the benefits being prepared for emergencies – everything from city chemical spills to earthquakes, floods and winter storms. This new back-up water system features patent-pending technology that allows the water in the tank to automatically replenish - meaning it needs no maintenance or manual rotation. - April 19, 2014 - Life Systems Group, Inc.

greeNEWit Provides Free Energy Education to Students on Military Bases

greeNEWit is delivering energy education to schools on military bases with the help of the DoDEA STEM College and Career Marathon Project grant. - March 21, 2014 - greeNEWit

Pennsylvania Gas & Electric Welcomes Proposed Changes to Improve Competitive Market

PAG&E Helping Customers in Pennsylvania. - March 21, 2014 - U.S. Gas & Electric

EPCON Solar Powers up the Color Fun Fest 5K in Phoenix, AZ

EPCON Solar is sponsoring a limited number of lucky runners at this year's Color Fun Fest 5K in Phoenix, Arizona. - March 13, 2014 - EPCON Solar

Pennsylvania Gas & Electric Taking Action to Help Consumers Dealing with Higher Electricity Costs This Winter

PAG&E has already provided $2.4 million in rebates to Pennsylvania Customers. - March 12, 2014 - U.S. Gas & Electric

The Kanoo Group Graces Cancer Charity Event as Platinum Sponsor

The gala brings together key persons in the energy sector to raise funds for a non-profit cancer foundation. - March 07, 2014 - The Kanoo Group

U.S. Gas and Electric Named One of the Region’s Best Places to Work

U.S. Gas and Electric Named One of the Region’s Best Places to Work by South Florida Business Journal - March 06, 2014 - U.S. Gas & Electric

The Weidt Group Announces Office Relocation to Accommodate Utility Market Growth

Energy Software and Consulting Firm Further Supports Wisconsin Energy Efficiency Efforts with Expanded Madison Footprint. - February 22, 2014 - The Weidt Group

Trey Wingate Selected as "Engineer of the Year" by the Georgia Engineering Alliance

WK Dickson & Co., Inc. announced that William ‘Trey’ Wingate III, PE has been selected as the 2014 Engineer of the Year in Private Practice by the Georgia Engineering Alliance (GEA) and the 2014 Georgia Engineers Week Planning Committee (E-Week). His nomination entry was selected by... - February 20, 2014 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.

U.S. Gas & Electric and 5LINX Enterprises, Inc. Enter Into Exclusive Strategic Marketing Agreement

Combines USG&E’s strong cash flows and growth with one of the best U.S. retail energy network marketing channels. - February 19, 2014 - U.S. Gas & Electric

Life Systems Group Hires Business Development Manager

Due to the increasing demand of LifeTank - a new emergency water system - Life Systems Group, Inc. recently expanded staff with the hiring of Cameron Everhart as Business Development Manager. - February 15, 2014 - Life Systems Group, Inc.

The Weidt Group Welcomes Rob Cerreta as Business Development Director

Energy and Software Consulting Firm Hires Experienced Management Consulting Professional - February 06, 2014 - The Weidt Group

Clean Power Africa to Discuss if Large Scale Hydro in Africa is a Realistic Clean Power Solution

Within the last ten years the World Bank has invested an estimated US$550 million annually in hydro projects alongside the African Development Bank’s Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), prioritising investment into nine key projects within strategic African... - January 30, 2014 - Clean Power Africa

WK Dickson Names Kraig Kern as New Vice President

W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc., a leading community infrastructure consulting firm, announced today that Kraig C. Kern, CPSM, has been promoted to Vice President. Kern began his career with WK Dickson as Corporate Marketing Coordinator in 2001 and was promoted to Director of Marketing in 2003. He... - January 29, 2014 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.

David Pond Reappointed by Governor McCrory to NC Board of Examiners

WK Dickson & Co., Inc. has announced that David L. Pond, PE, Executive Vice President, has been reappointed by North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory to serve on the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. Pond was initially appointed to serve in 2007, and with this... - January 20, 2014 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.

Jason Steinbock of The Weidt Group to Speak at the ASHRAE 2014 Winter Conference

Energy Specialist to Present Case Study at Conference for American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. - January 19, 2014 - The Weidt Group

North Carolina Governor Appoints Dan Dawson to Environmental Management Commission

WK Dickson & Co., Inc. is pleased to announce that Dan Dawson, PE, PLS, the firm’s Vice President and Manager of the Wilmington Regional Office, has been appointed to a six year term on the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission by Governor Pat McCrory. Mr. Dawson has more... - January 08, 2014 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.

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