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WK Dickson Wins Award for Unique Collaboration for the Preservation of a North Carolina Landmark

WK Dickson has received an Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina for their work on the new Barbecue Park project in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. - November 19, 2013 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.

WK Dickson’s Award Winning Study Shows the Viability of Rainwater Harvesting in a Small NC Town

WK Dickson has received an Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina for their work on the innovative Rainwater Harvesting project in Kernersville, North Carolina. - November 13, 2013 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WK Dickson Adds Senior Project Manager to Water & Wastewater Group

W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc. has announced another major addition to its water resources consulting group. The firm welcomed Benjamin “Jamie” C. Wright, Jr., PE to the firm this week. He is located in the Columbia, SC regional office and serves as a senior project manager. Jamie will... - September 04, 2013 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.

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

My Area Energy, a New Online Community with Homeowners in Mind

MyAreaEnergy.com was started in January 2013 by a homeowner discouraged with the lack of quality data about available power generation services. As a customer, the site owner constantly changed providers, which dramatically increased his troubles of being an energy consumer. The website was built... - August 25, 2013 - My Area Energy LLC

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

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

High-Level Government and Industry Support for EAPIC in September in Nairobi

Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary in the Energy Ministry, Mr Davis Chirchir, is heading up a top level government and industry contingent who will address and participate at the upcoming East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) in Nairobi from 10-11 September. - August 11, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa

European Utility Week to Focus on How Smart Homes Industry Can Engage Its Customer

Hundreds of representatives of stakeholders in the Smart Homes industry, including utilities, telcos and service & content providers, will gather during the annual European Utility Week in Amsterdam in October to discuss, amongst others, customer engagement and developing a strong business model for the sector. - August 09, 2013 - European Utility Week

Local Power in San Francisco: CleanPowerSF to Focus on Citywide Build-Out of Renewable Local Power

Local Power Inc. (localpower.com), based in Marin County, California, provides an update on recent success in helping the City of San Francisco implement a Community Choice Aggregation to issue revenue bonds and build a substantial "In-City Buildout" of renewable distributed generation and energy efficiency projects within the the City and County's 49 square miles to serve - and be owned by - the community. - August 03, 2013 - Local Power LLC

Julia Gauthier of The Weidt Group Elected President of Iowa Association for Energy Efficiency Board of Directors

Program Manager with 17 Years Experience Leads IAEE Board of Directors. - August 03, 2013 - The Weidt Group

Alternative Energy Systems Consulting to Provide Specialized Energy Engineering Services to the Southern California Regional Energy Network

AESC will provide energy efficiency solutions in the Southern California Edison and SoCalGas territories. Alternative Energy Systems Consulting, Inc. (AESC), the trusted leading provider of high quality engineering and management services that enable the rapid deployment of reliable and cost-effective energy solutions, today announced that it has been selected to be added to a pool of firms to provide engineering support services for the Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN) on an as-needed basis. - August 02, 2013 - AESC Inc

U.S. Gas & Electric Recognized by Florida Trend as One of the Top Private Companies in Florida

U.S. Gas & Electric Recognized as One of the Top Private Companies in Florida - August 02, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric

EAPIC to Focus on Geothermal Energy Opportunities in East Africa

The upcoming East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) in Nairobi in September will feature a Geothermal Power Summit, providing a dedicated focus on the potential of geothermal energy in the region, the available financing options, specialised technologies and exploration challenges. More... - July 31, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa

U.S. Gas & Electric Recognized by South Florida Business Journal as One of the Top 100 Private Companies in South Florida

U.S. Gas & Electric Recognized as One of the Top 100 Private Companies in South Florida - July 25, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric

Rural Co-Op Gets a Handle on Big Data, Saving Big Dollars

Verdeeco apps equip Florida utility with intuitive, cost-effective system with real-time results. - July 25, 2013 - Verdeeco

U.S. Gas & Electric Recognized as a “2013 Company of the Year” by The American Business Awards

U.S. Gas & Electric Recognized as a “2013 Company of the Year” by The American Business Awards - July 23, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric

Magnolia River and RC&A Expand Agreement for Shared Services

Magnolia River and RC&A have entered into an agreement that enables each to increase efficiency and expand operating territories. Under the agreement, RC&A has purchased Magnolia River's Intergraph DMC II 230, the most advanced large-format digital aerial camera. With this new camera... - July 21, 2013 - Magnolia River

WK Dickson's Airport Group Continues Rapid Growth with Senior Project Manager

W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc. has announced another major addition to its airport consulting group. The firm welcomed Brigid Z. Williams, PE this week. She is located in the Raleigh regional office and serves as a senior project manager in the airport group. Her areas of expertise include runway,... - July 18, 2013 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.

WK Dickson Vice President Honored with Distinguished Service Award

WK Dickson & Co., Inc. recently announced that Dan Dawson, PE, PLS, the firm’s Vice President and Manager of the Wilmington Regional Office, has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Professional Engineers of North Carolina (PENC). This award is given each year to a PENC... - July 12, 2013 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.

Verdeeco Introduces Integrated Alarm Management Console

Online application provides utilities with collective view of system alarms, improving network security and response rates. - July 11, 2013 - Verdeeco

greeNEWit Now Offering Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Energy Audits

Local energy efficiency company greeNEWit recently announced that it will be offering Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Energy Audits. These audits will allow homeowners to see how energy is being used in their homes, and receive recommendations for tax-deductible upgrades that will improve their home's energy use and save money. - June 29, 2013 - greeNEWit

EAPIC Speaker Jasper Oduor: "There is a Very Bright Light at the End of a Very Short Tunnel"

“The Ethiopia-Kenya Inter-connector and Kenya-Tanzania-Zambia Inter-connector are going to be the projects that will bring power trade to the region. They have been long coming,” says Jasper Oduor, well-respected energy expert in the East African region and former Executive Secretary of... - June 23, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa

European Utility Week Returns to Amsterdam as Europe Moves Towards a Smart Energy Ecosystem

Amsterdam will once again welcome some 8000 utility experts for the annual European Utility Week from 15-17 October at the RAI at what is the largest industry conference and exhibition on the continent. Formerly known as Metering Europe, the newly branded European Utility Week focuses on all... - June 16, 2013 - European Utility Week

Growing Optimism in African Power Market as Africa Energy Forum Starts in Barcelona This Week

Some 800 power professionals, including 11 African ministers, as well as heads of utilities, regulators and international energy companies, will attend the Africa Energy Forum from 18-20 June in Barcelona to address pressing issues concerning Africa’s power sector, including partnerships,... - June 16, 2013 - Africa Energy Forum

EAPIC Returns to Nairobi in September as Region Faces Unique Energy Challenges

Nairobi will welcome more than 500 power professionals from 10-11 September for the 15th edition of the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC). Uganda’s Energy Minister, the Honourable Engineer Irene Muloni, and Mr Mugo Kibati, CEO Kenya Vision 2030, head up a high-level industry expert speaker line-up that will address issues from government, financial and regulatory environments, to generation, transmission and distribution. - June 14, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa

WK Dickson Welcomes Senior Project Manager to Airport Group

WK Dickson is pleased to announce the addition of Kenneth "Bud" Hawk, PE, as the firm’s newest Senior Project Manager for the Airport Group. Bud is a registered professional engineer with over 30 years of experience in the aviation industry. His impressive body of work spans the... - June 07, 2013 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.

U.S. Gas & Electric Re-Launches as New York Gas & Electric in the State of New York

U.S. Gas & Electric will officially operate as New York Gas & Electric in the State of New York. - June 06, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric

Magnolia River Welcomes Heath McCleskey, CPA as Chief Financial Officer

Magnolia River hires Heath McCleskey as Chief Financial Officer. The company provides infrastructure and geospatial solutions , including transmission and distribution pipeline design, engineering, inspection, and project management services. - May 31, 2013 - Magnolia River

Magnolia River is Gaining Momentum with Key Additions to the Team

Magnolia River hires Darrell Hand and Sidney Thomas. The company provides infrastructure and geospatial solutions , including transmission and distribution pipeline design, engineering, inspection, and project management services. - May 31, 2013 - Magnolia River

Barcelona to Welcome 800 African Energy and Industry Leaders for Africa Energy Forum in June

“Virtually every corner of Africa will be represented in Barcelona at the Africa Energy Forum,” says Bruno Cockburn, programme director of the 15th edition of the event that is taking place from 18-20 June in Barcelona this year. He adds: “Spain is a huge investor in South... - May 29, 2013 - Africa Energy Forum

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