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Langson Energy Selected for Kenya Project
Langson Energy, Inc. (LEI), a USA energy equipment manufacturer, was selected by Kenya Electricity Generating Limited (KenGen), producer of around 80% of the power consumed in Kenya, to conduct a green technology feasibility study for their Olkaria Geothermal Power Plant. KenGen has been searching... - May 04, 2017 - Langson Energy, Inc.
It’s Ladies First as African Utility Week Industry Awards Finalists Are Announced
This year’s African Utility Week Industry Awards in Cape Town on 17 May will have a distinctly feminine feel with an all women cast and a strong line-up of ladies among the finalists for the coveted awards for leading energy and water professionals. Former South African President Nelson... - May 03, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
San Diego Ice Arena Solar Power Plant Produces Its One Millionth Kilo Watt Hour
Newport Power is proud to announce that the solar power plant at the San Diego Ice Arena has produced over 1,000,000 kWh. The state of the art facility designed, engineered, built, operated and maintained by Newport Power is humming along. See it live here: http://live.deckmonitoring.com/?id=san_diego_ice_arena - April 27, 2017 - Newport Power
Michael A. De La Rosa Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Michael A. De La Rosa of Sugar Land, Texas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of engineering. About Michael A. De La Rosa Mr. De La Rosa is a Consultant for... - April 22, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
World Bank to Show How Africa’s Electricity Providers Can be Profitable and Still Make Electricity Affordable at African Utility Week in Cape Town
A new World Bank study presents a sobering assessment of the financial health of electricity utilities in Sub-Saharan Africa, and suggests how utilities can be profitable while extending affordable services for the poor. - April 22, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
CrowdReviews Partners with Leader Text to Announce Africa Solar + Energy Storage Congress & Expo 2017
With thousands of off grid projects springing up across Africa, solar project owners and developers require huge amounts of financing. Solar + Energy Storage Congress & Expo 2017 brings together government, leading utilities, power producers, project developers, investors, and solution... - April 20, 2017 - topseos.com
African Utility Week Welcomes Back Shell as Platinum Sponsor as Company Remains Committed to Supporting the Energy Sector
The award-winning African Utility Week has welcomed back a longstanding supporter, the global energy giant Shell, who will be a platinum sponsor again at the conference and exhibition from 16-18 May in Cape Town. The 17th annual African Utility Week will gather over 7000 decision makers from more... - April 20, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
CrowdReviews.com Partnered with acm to Announce: Future Drainage and Stormwater Networks KSA Seminar Successfully Launched
Future Drainage and Stormwater Networks KSA Seminar successfully launched with the support of the Irrigation and Drainage Authority. - April 19, 2017 - topseos.com
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Raises $8M in Series B Funding Round
Fundraising round includes two new multinational strategic partners. - April 13, 2017 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Doors Open to Smart Water Systems 2017 on the 24th April
SMi will proudly host the 6th annual Smart Water Systems in two weeks on the 24th and 25th of April 2017. The two-day conference will take place at the Copthorne Tara Hotel, London UK. With over 43 confirmed organisations, 19 high level industry presentations and an interactive post-conference... - April 13, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Daryl A. Benz Honored as Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Daryl A. Benz, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, has recently been recognized as a 2017 Professional of the Year in Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Power and HVAC Services. - April 06, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
Best Energy Website to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 21st Annual WebAward Competition
Winning a 2017 WebAward for Best Energy Website will get you recognized. Excellence deserves recognition. - April 03, 2017 - Web Marketing Association
United Utilities Q&A Released on AMR Metering Programme Update
SMi report: New interview released with Neil Harper, United Utilities. - March 31, 2017 - SAE Media Group
UtilitySavingExpert.com Provides Solution for Thousands of Disenchanted, Overpaying Npower Customers
As millions battle with poor customer service, little explanation from the provider and an upcoming 10.4% hike in rates, socially-conscious comparison website – UtilitySavingExpert.com – empowers thousands to “energy switch” and flick the off-light on their Npower headaches. - March 27, 2017 - UtilitySavingExpert.Com Ltd
Marketforce to Host Smart Metering Update on 26th June in London
Smart Metering Update is the UK’s leading strategic metering event where over 130 energy suppliers, DNOs and policymakers gather to address critical issues ranging from technical challenges and roll-out strategy to customer engagement and preparing for a much more connected utilities sector. - March 24, 2017 - Marketforce
ACM Partnered with CrowdReviews.com to Announce: Under the Patronage of Dubai Electricity & Water Authority, RetrofitTech UAE Summit Was Launched
Under the patronage of Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA), Advanced Conferences & Meetings (ACM) proudly launched the 3rd annual RetrofitTech UAE Summit & Awards at the Meydan Hotel Dubai. RetrofitTech UAE Summit & Awards was officially supported by the Dubai Supreme... - March 23, 2017 - topseos.com
Marketforce to Host Water Market Reform on 27th June in London
Water Market Reform is the only conference to explore the host of transformational reforms underway in the sector. Regulators, wholesalers, retailers, and customers alike will gather in London to share their experience preparing for and operating in the new world of water. - March 23, 2017 - Marketforce
African Utility Week to Focus on Whether PPPs Are the Solution to Africa’s Water Struggles
South Africa’s National Water Week kicks off on Monday, 20 March while globally World Water Day is celebrated on Wednesday, 22 March. In the informal settlement of Langrug in Franschhoek, an innovative wastewater treatment project is changing the lives of the community for the better while... - March 19, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Huawei Platinum Sponsor at African Utility Week and Will Co-Locate the Huawei Power Summit in Cape Town in May
Huawei, the well-known global information and telecommunication giant, has signed a platinum sponsorship with African Utility Week, the leading conference and trade exhibition for African power, energy and water professionals, taking place from 16-18 May 2017 in Cape Town. The company will also be... - March 18, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
KPMG to Take the Lead with Industry Solutions at African Utility Week
With the firm’s goal to focus on "future proofing" in an effort to prepare for both foreseeable and unforeseeable forces that are fundamentally changing the power and utilities industry, KPMG has taken up a diamond sponsorship opportunity at the 2017 African Utility Week. This is... - March 16, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
O&M and Lifecycle Management Strategies for CCGT Power Plants
T.A. Cook is delighted to announce the 7th annual O&M and Lifecycle Management Strategies for CCGT Power Plants conference, taking place on 10-11 May, 2017 in Birmingham, UK. - March 11, 2017 - T.A. Cook Conferences Ltd
Doors Open to European Smart Grid Cyber Security 2017 on the 21st March
SMi will proudly host the 7th annual European Smart Grid Cyber Security in two weeks on the 21st and 22nd March 2017. The two-day conference will take place at the Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, London UK. - March 10, 2017 - SAE Media Group
SSE Enterprise Powers New Energy Projects with GroupBC
SSE Enterprise, part of SSE, one of the UK’s leading energy companies, are using GroupBC’s Common Data Environment (BC CDE) to control information flow on customer projects that will help their businesses become more energy efficient. - March 10, 2017 - Business Collaborator Limited T/A GroupBC
TMG Consulting Adds CIS Project Manager/Cutover Expert, David Poulin, to Its Growing Team
TMG Consulting today announced that it has reinforced its industry standing with the addition of a senior level utility consulting professional, David Poulin. Poulin, a project manager and PMO professional who has managed and supported eight CIS (Customer Information System) projects during his... - March 08, 2017 - TMG Consulting
Government Initiatives Expected to Build Positive Impact on Energy and Utilities Infrastructure Construction in Croatia Up to 2020
This report is the result of Timetrics extensive market research covering the energy and utilities construction industry in Croatia. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the energy and utilities construction industry, including a breakdown of the data by construction activity. - March 08, 2017 - Market Research Hub
Solar Power in Los Angeles and Southern California is About to Change
Southern California Solar Customers Face Upcoming Changes in Energy Rates. - March 03, 2017 - Semper Solaris
Research from TMG Consulting Reveals Seven Key Considerations for the Next Generation AMI Business Case
RIMSolutions™, the research practice of TMG Consulting today published the report: TMG’s 7 IN 17: Key Factors Shaping the Next Generation AMI Business Case, Part 1. According to the report, to justify smart grid investments going forward, business cases need to go beyond eliminating... - February 28, 2017 - TMG Consulting
Flagship African Energy Events EAPIC and WAPIC Transition to Future Energy to Address Continent’s Power Potential
Some of Africa’s most iconic regional power events in East, West and Central Africa, including EAPIC and WAPIC, have been renamed to Future Energy, reflecting the optimism and potential of the energy and power sectors on the continent. “Energy is fundamental to economic development of... - February 25, 2017 - Future Energy East Africa
Global Smart Electricity Meter Market Assessment Report Now Available at Credence Research
CredenceResearch.com includes new market research report "New Research – Global Smart Electricity Meter Market Insights, Regional Outlook And Forecasts 2023: Credence Research" to its huge collection of research reports. - February 22, 2017 - Credence Research
African Utility Week Industry Awards Include New Gas, Small Scale and ICT Categories to Reflect Evolution of Energy and Water Sectors
The fourth edition of the annual African Utility Week Industry Awards will once again honour pioneering utilities, projects and people in the energy and water industry on the continent on Wednesday, 17 May, during African Utility Week and Energy Revolution Africa at the CTICC in Cape Town. - February 18, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Announced: The Next-Generation Utility-Locating and Planning Tool for Municipalities and Public Utilities
Toms River MUA partners with Meemim to spearhead the Next-Generation Utility-Locating and Planning Tool for Municipalities and Public Utilities. The Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority (TRMUA) has partnered with Meemim Corp., a developer of knowledge-management software and mixed-reality... - February 16, 2017 - Meemim
Silicon Carbide Products, Inc. (SCP) Releases New Line of Epoxy Adhesive
SCP releases both a low viscosity and a high viscosity epoxy adhesive for use in the installation of ceramic components in severe industrial environments. - February 16, 2017 - Silicon Carbide Products, Inc.
Sutton and East Surrey Water Discussed Prevention for DRIP - Data Rich, Information Poor
SMi Group release new interview with Innovation Manager of Sutton and East Surrey Water, Jeremy Heath, ahead of his talk at the 6th Annual Smart Water Systems this April. - February 15, 2017 - SAE Media Group
CrowdReviews.com Partnered with ACM Events Announces Thousands of Energy Efficient Mosques Are Being Built in Dubai
The number of mosques in Dubai is expected to grow, with 61 new mosques currently under construction in just two neighborhoods of Dubai. According to the Dubai Statistic Centre (DSC), there were 2,036 mosques located in Dubai in 2015, showing a 20.3% increase from 2014 (1,692 mosques). Dubai is... - February 09, 2017 - topseos.com
Thames Water to Discuss Updates and Findings on the Smart Water 4 Europe Project
SMi Reports: Smart Water 4 Europe updates and findings showcase by Thames Water at SMi’s Smart Water systems conference on 24th-25th April in London. - February 09, 2017 - SAE Media Group
African Utility Week's Water Focus: Cape Town’s Water Restrictions – Restricting or a Necessary, New Way of Life?
The drought that has impacted many regions within South Africa for a considerable length of time now has exposed the poor, or lack of, water management (monitoring and control) ability of many water institutions. - February 09, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Synagro Secures 5 Year Contract Extension to Provide Waterbury, CT and Surrounding Communities with State of the Art Biosolids Management Services
Synagro Technologies, Inc., the largest recycler of biosolids and organic by-products in North America, is pleased to announce it has secured a new five year contract, with the option for 3 extension years, with the City of Waterbury, CT for management of biosolids using thermal reduction... - February 08, 2017 - Synagro Technologies, Inc.
European Commission to Discuss the Winter Package, Digitalisation of the Energy System and the Importance of Cybersecurity
SMi announced: European Commission will discuss in-depth about the Winter Package, digitalisation of the energy system and the importance of cybersecurity at European Smart Grid Cyber Security conference this March. - February 08, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Horizon’s Air-Cooled Fuel Cells Power Electric Buses Around the World
Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies is changing the game in Fuel Cell range extenders for electric vehicles. Typically air-cooled Fuel Cell stacks weren't suitable for such applications, but all that changes with Horizon's latest developments. This makes systems simpler and cheaper for integrators and builders of electric vehicles. - February 07, 2017 - Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies
African Utility Week to Host Launch of YEPP for Young Power Pros and Graduates Wishing to Solve Africa’s Energy Challenges
Africa Internship Academy has already begun its monthly gatherings in Ghana and is looking to roll out more offices in many African cities by end of the first half of 2017. - January 25, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Digital Revolution for the Water Sector
SMi Reports: Trends in real-time monitoring, big data analysis and the Internet of Things indicated that 2017 is the year of digital transformation for the water sector. - January 20, 2017 - SAE Media Group
LEDrock Launches Their New Website LEDrock.com
LEDrock, an industry leader in LED lighting products, has announced the launch of their new website www.LEDrock.com. The redesigned site provides electrical contractors with the LED lighting products and sales resources they need to sell and install successful LED lighting projects. - January 19, 2017 - LEDrock
TEAM Energy - What You've Missed in 2016
A host of developments during 2016 including TEAM Sigma Cloud, gaining supplier status on the CCS G Cloud 8 Framework, plus more... its been a productive year at TEAM. - January 18, 2017 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
Marketforce to Host 22nd Annual the Future of Utilities on 29th & 30th March in London
Now in its 22nd year, The Future of Utilities is the leading strategic conference for UK utilities, this flagship event regularly attracts 250+ attendees and boasts over 50 speakers who will address the biggest challenges facing energy and water today. - January 13, 2017 - Marketforce
Southern Water’s Approach to Customer Engagement: Exclusive Interview Released
SMi Group release new interview with Water Efficiency Manager of Southern Water, Ben Earl, ahead of his address at the 6th Annual Smart Water Systems this April. - January 11, 2017 - SAE Media Group
WATT+VOLT, a Rapidly Growing Provider of Integrated Electricity Services in Greece Chooses DSR Corporation as Its IoT Solution Provider
WATT+VOLT, a major private Greek Utility Company successfully enters the home automation market using DSR Corporation’s IoT solution, which includes a combination of ZigBee 3.0 and HA 1.2 devices based on DSR Corporation’s (DSR) ZigBee wireless protocol stack, DSR cloud platform and... - January 05, 2017 - DSR Corporation
Water Expert Issues Notice Over Concerns of Arsenic in Kentucky Water Supply
Chris Myers, an authority on drinking water testing and founder of Environmental Laboratories Inc. (ELI) issued a notice of his concerns about Arsenic contamination in drinking water supplies. He has a specific concern regarding the potential contamination of area water supplies, from the Arsenic... - January 05, 2017 - Safe Home EnviroLabs
Consortium of Three Municipal Utilities in Ontario, Canada Engage TMG Consulting to Assist with Procurement of New Customer Information System
TMG Consulting announced today that it signed a contract to provide advisory services to a consortium of three municipal utilities in western Ontario, Canada. To support the collective business of the consortium, TMG was hired to assist with the execution of a structured approach to identify,... - January 05, 2017 - TMG Consulting
Robert H. Anderson Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Robert H. Anderson of Poughkeepsie, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements for over 34 years in the field of energy. About Robert H. Anderson Mr. Anderson is a Project... - December 30, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Sammons Renewable Energy Leads $241 Million Solar Cash Equity Transaction with SolarCity
SolarCity (SCTY) completes cash equity transaction with Sammons Renewable Energy. Sammons Renewable Energy announced the transaction, describing the investment in a SolarCity portfolio including 26,000 home residential systems and 19 commercial and industrial solar projects. - December 21, 2016 - Sammons Enterprises