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Stellar Speakers Cast (Early Confirmations) at Global Transmission’s Virtual Conference on Transmission Infrastructure Investment US

Global Transmission is organizing its virtual conference on Transmission Infrastructure Investment on July 28-29, 2021. - June 26, 2021 - Global Transmission

Registration Opens for Energy from Waste Conference 2021

SMi Group’s Energy from Waste conference will return to London for its 14th year this December. - June 16, 2021 - SAE Media Group

Advanced Watertek Helps Double the Production Capacity with Overhaul of Sea Water Reverse Osmosis System

Advanced Watertek was approached to redesign and upgrade an existing SWRO System at Fujairah, as the existing RO system was not delivering to the client's expectations. Advanced Watertek refurbished the system and delivered a reliable, energy-efficient system with automatic operations, and consistent quality and capacity of product water. - June 09, 2021 - Advanced Watertek

Antea Expands Into Houston, Texas with New Office

Antea, software company headquartered out of Padova, Italy, is releasing news on its expansion of its Houston Texas Office in the United States. - June 03, 2021 - Antea Canada

Energy Minister Mantashe and Eskom Chairman Makgoba Confirmed for Enlit Africa on 8 June

Gwede Mantashe, South Africa's Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, and Professor Malegapuru Makgoba, Chairman of the Board of Eskom, will be among the high-profile keynote speakers at Enlit Africa, formerly African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa, taking place from 8-10 June. Enlit Africa... - May 30, 2021 - Enlit Africa

Hydrogen, Financing the Energy Transition and Climate Change in Focus at High-Level Discussions at Enlit Africa Next Month

Hydrogen, financing the energy transition and climate change will be among the high-level discussions topics during the upcoming Enlit Africa, taking place from 8 to 10 June, featuring live sessions with the sector’s leading minds. - May 27, 2021 - Enlit Africa

EMA Announces Renewed Vision for Their 25th Year

On May 14, The Environmental Markets Association hosted a Member Town Hall to release details on changes within the organization and plans for their 25th year. Board Chairperson, Jack Velasquez of Marex Spectron, opened the virtual event and welcomed members back to EMA’s Silver Anniversary... - May 21, 2021 - Environmental Markets Association

Sun Energy LED Co., Ltd., a Korean Energy Manufacturer, is Launching a New Brand

Sun Energy LED Co., Ltd., a Korean energy manufacturer, is launching a new brand. The company is leading the science of new and renewable energy by combining solar and LED lighting technology, a new growth green industry. The brand name, “SEL:ON,” has been developed as the... - May 15, 2021 - Sun Energy LED Co., Ltd.

Enlit Africa to Return in June with Focus on 5Ds as Industry Prepares for Energy Transition

The longstanding energy platform, Enlit Africa, will return in June this year and gather all role players to discuss and do deals. - May 06, 2021 - Enlit Africa

IMCORP Appoints Peter C. Christman as New President & CEO

IMCORP announced today that Peter C. Christman has been appointed new President & CEO of the company effective April 13, 2021. An experienced business leader, Peter will succeed Matthew Mashikian as CEO and Matthew Spalding as President. Nearly 25 years after founding IMCORP, Matthew Mashikian... - April 29, 2021 - IMCORP

Califia Partners, LLC Announces Its SEC Form D Filing for Its New Water Resources Investment Fund, Beneficial Use Partners I, LLC

California’s drought continues, but there are innovative solutions. Califia Partners, LLC’s new fund, Beneficial Use Partners I, LLC, has commenced its initial funding round for its acquisition of rights to substantial sustainable sources of clean water deliverable to Southern... - April 27, 2021 - Califia Partners, LLC

Odyne / Interstate Partnership

Odyne Systems and Interstate Companies Grow Deeper Partnership - April 16, 2021 - Odyne Systems, LLC

Land Approval - a Major Step Forward for Vietnam’s Bac Lieu LNG-to-Power Project

Delta Offshore Energy’s LNG-to-Power project for Bac Lieu province in southern Vietnam reached another major milestone on 30 March 2021, when a special meeting of the Bac Lieu Province People's Council approved a land requirement of 70 hectares for the project. When fully operational, the... - April 09, 2021 - Delta Offshore Energy

MOXIE Solar Now SunPower Authorized Dealer

MOXIE today announced it will join forces with SunPower to sell all-in-one SunPower® solar panel and energy storage systems. The deal, signed by MOXIE CEO Jason Hall, leverages SunPower’s decades of technology development in renewable energy with MOXIE’s commitment to customer... - March 26, 2021 - MOXIE

SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation for Oakmont Village Association - Santa Rosa Community Saves with Solar

Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, recently completed the installation of three individual solar electric systems at Oakmont Village Association (OVA) in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, CA. Increasing the sustainability of their operations and reducing their power costs, installing these solar photovoltaic systems will save Oakmont hundreds of thousands in utility fees over the life of the solar power system. - March 19, 2021 - SolarCraft

Accelerating the Diffusion of Innovation in the Water Sector

SMi Reports: Alongside the main agenda at smart water systems there will also be a panel discussion on day one of the virtual conference. - March 12, 2021 - SAE Media Group

Harvard Kennedy School Professor William Hogan Outlines Causes and Consequences of the "Texas Energy Crisis" in New Episode of "Environmental Insights"

Podcast is a production of the Harvard Environmental Economics Program. - March 05, 2021 - Harvard Environmental Economics Program

Continuing to Support Energy Innovation, US Department of Commerce Provides Advocacy for Delta Offshore Energy Project

Houston-based Delta Offshore Energy (DOE) announced today that the US Department of Commerce will continue to provide official commercial advocacy for their Vietnam Bac Lieu project. DOE is the lead company and owner of a $3 billion project to develop a revolutionary LNG-to-Power (LNG2P) plant in... - March 03, 2021 - Delta Offshore Energy

ProMation Engineering Expands Its Valve Mounting Options

ProMation announces additional options for constructing motor operated valves for industrial flow control. - March 03, 2021 - ProMation Engineering

Del Toro, First Latina Appointed Chair of The California Underground Facilities Safe Excavation Board (The Dig Safe Board)

ehs International, Inc., (ehsInc) is pleased to announce on February 09, 2021, Marjorie Del Toro of ehs International, Inc. (ehsInc.org) was elected unanimously as Chair of the Dig Safe Board. Del Toro is the Board’s 3rd chair, 2nd female chair, 1st Latina/Latino chair. Del Toro appointed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr on December 18, 2017 (two-year term) and reappointed by Governor Brown on January 02, 2019, for a four-year term. - March 02, 2021 - ehs International, Inc.

Keynote Address from Irish Water and VA SYD at Smart Water Systems Conference 2021

SMi Reports: keynote sessions not to be missed at Smart Water Systems virtual conference 2021. - February 24, 2021 - SAE Media Group

ITS Completes Major Re-Wiring Project at Valencia Lakes

ITS is pleased to announce the successful completion of a major project at Valencia Lakes, a 55+ community consisting of over 1,600 homes in Wimauma, FL. The community contracted Irrigation Technical Services to complete a successful two-phase 2-wire re-wiring project that spanned over 75% of its... - February 22, 2021 - Irrigation Technical Services

Dr. Katherine Johnson Honored as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide

Dr. Katherine Johnson of Frederick, Maryland has been honored as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of consulting. About Dr. Katherine Johnson Dr. Katherine Johnson is the... - February 10, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide

Learn How Collaboration Between Utilities Can Enhance the Uptake of Innovations at Smart Water Systems Conference 2021

SMi Reports: Case studies discussed at Smart Water Systems virtual conference 2021. - February 04, 2021 - SAE Media Group

Highly Anticipated Cloud Service Helps Water Utilities Reduce Inflow and Infiltration Impacts

Across the globe, rainfall is triggering an increase of infiltration and inflow in both combined and separate sewer networks. This reduces the ability of sanitary sewer systems and treatment facilities to transport and treat wastewater. As a result, wastewater treatment processes are disrupted, and poorly treated wastewater is discharged into the environment, putting public health at risk. - January 23, 2021 - DHI

Bac Lieu Power Project Opens 2021 Celebrating Major Milestones

The final major step in the decision-making process, the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between Delta Offshore Energy (DOE) and the Vietnamese Government, began in earnest on 29 December. The PPA is a 25-year contract under which Vietnam will purchase electricity from Bac Lieu, with a lifetime value of approximately US $50 billion. - January 21, 2021 - Delta Offshore Energy

FoxFury and Autel Announce Professional Tactical Lighting and Payload Delivery Systems for Autel EVO II Aircraft

New lighting solutions for Autel EVO II series aircraft provide pilots with the most powerful airborne lighting system available for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, and a releaseable Payload delivery system. - January 16, 2021 - Autel Robotics

JPR Systems to Represent MSA Safety Devices in California Municipal Markets

JPR Systems, a leading manufacturer’s representative of process measurement equipment, will represent MSA Safety Company’s fixed gas and flame solutions to California’s Municipal Water and Wastewater industry, while continuing to serve the industrial market. “MSA’s... - January 06, 2021 - JPR Systems

Understand the Challenges Facing Water Utilities After the Smart Meter Roll

SMi Reports: The virtual conference will highlight the methods the water companies are using to ensure the goals and targets that have been set are reached and exceeded. - December 19, 2020 - SAE Media Group

AirData and Autel Integration & Partnership to Reduce Risk on Autel EVO II Series with AirData Fleet Management; AirData Software Platform Integrates Autel EVO II Series

AirData UAV and Autel Enterprise Robotics are announcing a new partnership specially tailored to meet the needs of Autel Pilots across the USA: Autel EVO II users will receive a one-month free trial of AirData Enterprise fleet management software. This partnership assists Unmanned Pilots in managing flight data, maintenance scheduling, pilot currency, and livestreaming of any Autel EVO Series aircraft. - December 04, 2020 - Autel Robotics

SolarCraft Expands Solar Power Installation for St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery; Napa Valley Winery Harvests the Sun for Sustainability & Savings

Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay clean energy provider for over 35 years, recently completed the design and installation of a 177.5 kW DC solar electric system addition at St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery in Rutherford, CA. - December 03, 2020 - SolarCraft

Micro-Arcing Smoke Detection and Precision “Clean Agent” Fire Suppression Are Ready for PoE Environments

"Our ambition in the industry will embrace our new surgical approach to computer and server room smoke detection and suppression systems." – Lloyd Aronoff, Founder of Sterling Langley LLC - December 02, 2020 - Sterling Langley LLC

African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa Announces New Brand and Vision: Enlit Africa, After 20 Years

African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa, for some two decades the flagship power, energy and water event on the continent, has unveiled its new name, identity and vision, Enlit Africa, during the opening session of the digital edition of the event this week. “The dynamics of the African... - November 27, 2020 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa

Registration Opens for SMi’s Smart Water Systems 2021

SMi Reports: Registration now available for SMi’s 10th Annual Smart Water Systems virtual conference. - November 25, 2020 - SAE Media Group

Eskom CEO Answers Tough Questions on First Day of Digital African Utility Week on 24 November

During this year’s opening session of the Digital African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa on 24 November, Eskom CEO André de Ruyter will open up about his time so far at South Africa’s state utility, his plans to achieve financial and operational stability for the organisation,... - November 15, 2020 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa

AAC Utility Partners and the City of Tallahassee Partner to Support Youth in Pursuit of Academic and Career Development

The City of Tallahassee’s October 28th Commission Meeting opened with a ceremony to celebrate a 17-year-old local student, Miss Onye Annabelle Winborne, winner of the Young Navigators Award Program. The Program, sponsored by AAC Utility Partners was administered in collaboration with the City of Tallahassee and the Boys and Girls Club of the Big Bend. - November 13, 2020 - AAC Utility Partners, LLC

DHI Launches New Operational Service to Help WWTPs Increase Capacity, Minimise Pollutant Discharge and Reduce Energy and Chemical Consumption Through a Digital Twin

TwinPlant is a powerful platform that combines operational data with a model for wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) process modelling online. It is designed to help operators optimise their plant performance and treatment process by providing accurate, real-time information through the creation of a digital twin of their WWTP. - November 13, 2020 - DHI

Gaz Métro Plus, Part of the Energir Group, Launches a New Smart Home Project in Quebec

In partnership with Okos Smart Homes, Gaz Métro Plus, part of the Energir group, is now helping natural gas customers transform their homes into a brilliant living space providing optimal comfort while saving energy with smart home technology. - October 30, 2020 - Okos Smart Homes

AAC's NavigateOne™ Delivers a Successful CIS/WMS Implementation with Provo City

AAC Utility Partners is pleased to announce that Provo City has successfully completed the implementation of their new Cayenta CIS/WMS System. Under the leadership of AAC’s NavigateOne™ methodology, the new system officially went live on July 6, 2020. - October 24, 2020 - AAC Utility Partners, LLC

SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at Body Kinetics Health Club - Novato Health Club Goes Green & Saves

Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay clean energy provider for over 35 years, recently completed the installation of a 63.8 kW DC solar electric system at Body Kinetics Health Club in Novato, CA. Designed and installed by SolarCraft, the solar power system will provide over 50% of the electrical needs for the Marin County Health Club, saving them nearly $16,000 in utility fees every year. - October 23, 2020 - SolarCraft

The City of Moreno Valley Receives Donation on Behalf of MoVaLEARNS from AAC Utility Partners

On Thursday, October 15 the MoVaLEARNS Program received a $1,500 donation from AAC Utility Partners on behalf of the City of Moreno Valley. - October 23, 2020 - AAC Utility Partners, LLC

Novara GeoSolutions Awarded the Esri Release Ready Specialty Designation

Novara GeoSolutions (Novara) (www.novarageo.com), a multi-disciplined organization providing solutions for asset management, compliance, integrity management, operational improvement and other geospatial needs, announces it has been awarded the Esri Release Ready Specialty status. This significant... - October 14, 2020 - Novara GeoSolutions

DeltaOE Presented Its Consortium Partners at the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signing Ceremony for the 3200 MW LNG-to-Power Plant Project in Bac Lieu

A significant milestone has been reached in the development of a USD 4 billion investment 3200 MW power plant in Bac Lieu Province, Vietnam which is the country’s largest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) project in 2020 as well as the largest ever in history of the Mekong Delta. This High... - October 13, 2020 - Delta Offshore Energy

Pivvot & RealX Partner to Accelerate Solar/Wind Development Land Acquisition

Pivvot and RealX have partnered to accelerate solar and wind development projects by combining property parcels, land suitability and property rights data. - October 13, 2020 - Pivvot

DynaGrace Enterprise Adds TOSIBOX® Products to GSA MAS Schedule

DynaGrace Enterprises, a Data Science, Emerging Technology, and IIoT Automation WOSB Firm, has partnered with Industrial Automation powerhouse TOSIBOX® to add their line of products to the GSA Multiple Award Schedules (MAS). The IIoT products give federal government buyers easy access to... - October 09, 2020 - DynaGrace Enterprises

DynaGrace Enterprises Adds The S4 Group Building Automation Products to GSA MAS Contract

DynaGrace Enterprises, a Data Science, Emerging Technology, and IIoT Automation WOSB Firm, has added a quality line Building Automation System (BAS) products, manufactured by The S4 Group, to the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS). - October 07, 2020 - DynaGrace Enterprises