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FOEX Indexes and Wood Resources International to Partner in the Launching of Global Wood Chip Price Indices
The new global wood chip price indices launched in cooperation between FOEX and WRI will be a valuable tool for participants in the trade of wood chip worldwide, including forest companies, energy producers and trading houses. Financial institutions use the FOEX family of Indices as benchmarks in setting prices for SWAP-deals and other financial instruments hedging against product price risks. - March 07, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Easily Facilitate Course Discussions with Percolate LMS
Michaels & Associates announced news of the latest Percolate LMS™, now offering a Discussions feature that allows learners to communicate on any course or individual content material within a course. The expansion to include a more social learning experience allows course facilitators to provide greater learning opportunities and foster a stronger sense of community among learners during the training. Visit www.percolatelms.com for more. - March 06, 2014 - Michaels & Associates
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
Neuro-Hitech, Inc. Announce Progress in the Fort Worth Basin
Neuro-Hitech, Inc. (OTC Pink: NHPI) is pleased to announce major progress in the Fort Worth Basin. The completion of 2 shallow well workovers in the Gunsight Formation on M.V. Keller Lease A. A complete examination and repair of the electrical system of both M.V. Keller Lease A & B. The... - March 04, 2014 - Neuro Hi-Tech, Inc.
PointClickSwitch.com Reveals Energy Savings for Baltimore Residents
Baltimore-based company PointClickSwitch.com helps consumers compare energy costs online in order to save money while fighting off record lows. - March 04, 2014 - PointClickSwitch
BRIDGE Energy Group to Join the Regulatory Discussion at the 2014 Environmental Law Symposium, Utility of the Future
David O’Brien, Vice President of Regulatory Solutions, to introduce Performance Based Ratemaking 2.0 as a new regulatory model to drive innovation. - March 03, 2014 - Bridge Energy Group
Muppa Projects Pvt. Ltd Chooses BuildTrack Surveillance System
BuildTrack CCTV Cameras has been installed by Muppa Projects Pvt. Ltd. to enable the safety and security. - March 01, 2014 - Surmount Energy Solution Pvt. Ltd.
Brazil Boilers, Turbines & Generators for Power Generation Market to Grow at 10.8% CAGR Until 2018, Says TechSci Research
Rising demand for power in Brazil due to increasing urbanization and industrialization is resulting in development of new power plants - February 28, 2014 - TechSci Research
SolarCraft Expands Solar for Labcon - World Leader in Eco-Friendly Plastics Increases Solar Production
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 73.2 kW solar electric expansion at Labcon in Petaluma, CA, the industry leader in sustainable plastic labware. The 73.2 kW addition combined with the existing 800 kW system brings Labcon’s annual solar production to 1.3 million Kilowatt hours. - February 27, 2014 - SolarCraft
Enterprises Launches Series on North American Born Energy
The first-rate television program will feature a series focusing on energy sources in the United States, Canada and Mexico. - February 26, 2014 - Enterprises TV
Metromedia Energy Launches New Live Reverse Power Auctions Service
Metromedia Energy (MME), the premier energy brokerage firm for the Northeast, is unrolling a new offering this year: live reverse power auctions. This innovative auction-style platform turns the tables on conventional price-bidding models, empowering the customer with decision making tools and... - February 22, 2014 - Metromedia Energy
Altaaqa Global Wins "Power Project of the Year" at Middle East Electricity Awards
Altaaqa Global, a global temporary power and energy solution specialist, recently won "Power Project of the Year" for its Yemen power project and was highly commended for its role in innovation. - February 22, 2014 - Altaaqa Global CAT Rental Power
Agrion Announces Ranking of Top Innovative Young Companies in America
In the build-up to their Annual Summit in NYC, Disrupt 100+, Agrion has selected the Top 25 innovative U.S. startups in clean energy, energy efficiency, smart grid solutions, and sustainability. The rating is available through the Agrion Intelligence website, and is continuously updated to reflect changes in the market. - February 21, 2014 - Agrion
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
Heyl & Patterson to Supply Biomass Torrefaction Unit to University of Minnesota Duluth
Heyl & Patterson Inc. of Pittsburgh, PA, USA announces the sale of an indirect-fired rotary calciner to the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI) for wood torrefaction. - February 19, 2014 - Heyl & Patterson Inc.
Bank Inspects On Site Energy Generator Rental Sets
In the early stages of the latest storm here in the Northeast, a bank called On Site Energy and rented 23 stand-by generator sets. Hours after the call, something brand new happened. - February 16, 2014 - On Site Energy
Odyne Systems to Showcase Performance of the 2013 Green Truck Award Vehicle at the GTA Summit and Exhibit in Booth 4877 at NTEA
ComEd’s Dan Moody to Share Documented Performance and Projected Truck Life Impact of Step Van Featuring Odyne Plug-in Hybrid System. - February 14, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC
DUECO Inc. Expands Service Support in Michigan
Service Team to Build on Reputation for Excellence - February 12, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
Pemex Approves Creation of Centralized Procurement Division and Names PPI President, Arturo Henríquez Autrey, as Chief Procurement Officer
Pemex approves the creation of a centralized procurement division and names Mr. Arturo Henríquez Autrey as Chief Procurement Officer. Mr. Henriquez remains President of Pemex Procurement International (PPI). - February 11, 2014 - PEMEX Procurement International
5twenty to Become Independent Energy Solutions Company
SPARC announced this week that it will spin off its energy solutions line of business, 5twenty, in order to allow it to grow as an independent energy solutions company. “Given the development of the 5twenty platform and the opportunities the team has cultivated, it makes sense to prop... - February 11, 2014 - 5twenty
2nd Annual Texas Eagle Ford Shale Exposition & Service Company Conference
2,000+ Attendees, 250 Exhibitors, 100 Speakers - Concurrent Sessions, 5 Platforms, Open-call for presentations & Speakers: “Trail of the Shale - Forging Pathways to a New Energy Marketplace” - April 28–30, 2014, American Bank Center - Corpus Christi, Texas, www.texaseaglefordshaleexpo.com - February 10, 2014 - Texas Eagle Ford Shale Expo
WaveRoller Obtains External Performance Verification from DNV GL
WaveRoller, the breakthrough wave energy device created by the leading wave energy developer, AW-Energy, has received independent performance verification, taking the wave power industry one step closer to commercialization. DNV GL verified that the hydraulic stage of the Power Take-Off (PTO) showed excellent performance and electricity was generated even in very mild conditions of about 1m significant wave height. - February 09, 2014 - AW-Energy Ltd
Swanson Industries and AEA Investors LP Complete Equity Investment in Jarvie Engineering
AEA Investors LP (www.aeainvestors.com); via its investment in Swanson Industries (www.swansonindustries.com) is pleased to announce that it has added Jarvie Engineering (www.jarvie.com.au) to its portfolio of investments. AEA/Swanson will provide additional resources to expand and invest in... - February 06, 2014 - Swanson Industries
Weidlinger Hires Associate Principal James Wesevich to Open Texas Office
Wesevich will expand Weidlinger’s commitment to developing business in the state’s thriving energy and commercial markets. - February 06, 2014 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Panoramic Power and Connexx Energy to Deliver Enterprise Energy Management Solutions for the REIT Industry
The two companies will combine Panoramic Power’s innovative circuit level energy management solution with Connexx Energy’s CONNEXXION™ energy data platform. This approach delivers complete energy interoperability, management and control, automatic demand response and actionable data and analytics into a single system that manages energy data across the building enterprise within a cyber-secured environment. - February 06, 2014 - Panoramic Power
Medium Diesel Generators Spurring Growth in Saudi Arabia’s Diesel Generators Market Says TechSci Research
Increasing housing infrastructure and growing requirements for uninterrupted power are fueling growth in diesel generator market in Saudi Arabia. - February 06, 2014 - TechSci Research
Utilities with Outage Management as a Top Priority Excelling in Customer Service Ratings
BRIDGE Energy Group, a leading consulting and systems integration company that transforms utility operational performance, today announced the results from their annual Utility industry survey on outage management. BRIDGE surveyed over 18,000 utility employees about their views and experiences in... - February 05, 2014 - Bridge Energy Group
BRIDGE Kicks Off New Year with Seasoned Utility Industry Executive
Roy Pratt named Chief Solutions Architect, bringing wealth of experience in technology strategy, enterprise architecture, integration and security to Utility Clients. - February 03, 2014 - Bridge Energy Group
"India Water Desalination: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" (Volume 2014) is Now Available with Tech Archival
Tech Archival is pleased to announce the addition of its newly published study on Indian water desalination market titled as "India Water Desalination: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" to its offering. This 160 page study comprehensively investigates the desalination market & industry statistics in India with respect to product, market & industry statistics, key drivers, trends, challenges, threats, opportunities, company profiles, and economic profiles among many more. - January 31, 2014 - Tech Archival
"World Activated Carbon: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" (Volume 2014) is Now Available with Tech Archival
Tech Archival is pleased to announce the addition of its newly published study on the world activated carbon market titled as "World Activated Carbon: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" to its offering. This 170 page study comprehensively investigates the global market & industry statistics with respect to product statistics, market statistics, industry statistics, key drivers, trends, challenges, threats, opportunities, company profiles, and economic profiles among many more. - January 30, 2014 - Tech Archival
Asia-Pacific to be Major Growth Booster for Global BEMS Market Says TechSci Research
Increasing demand for technological advancements and automation in end user industries is driving building energy management solutions market, globally - January 30, 2014 - TechSci Research
CPFD Software, LLC, Partners with CEI, Inc. to Deliver Interactive CFD Post Processing and Visualization for Virtual Reactors
The innovative combination of unique CAE simulation software with specialized visualization technology has now enabled engineers to visualize and analyze data from computational particle-fluid dynamic simulations of commercial-scale oil refinery "cat crackers," chemicals production reactors, and coal power generation units to dramatically improve these units’ efficiency, increase reliability, and even to cost-effectively reduce emissions of SOx and NOx. - January 29, 2014 - CPFD Software, LLC
Geothermal Resources Council Announces New Board of Directors
Anna Carter, Dennis Kaspereit, Bill Rickard and Gene Suemnicht join the new GRC Board of Directors. - January 29, 2014 - Geothermal Resources Council
Systecon Inc. Announces Launch of Multi-Million Dollar Expansion in 2014
Systecon Inc. is planning an expansion project that includes a 50,000 square foot addition at its Schumacher Park Drive facility at a cost of $2.1 million. About 81 jobs would be added. - January 28, 2014 - Systecon Inc.
McKim & Creed Names New Energy Leader
McKim & Creed, Inc., a Raleigh, North Carolina-based engineering, surveying and planning firm with offices throughout the South, has announced that Matthew Daves, PE, LEED AP has been promoted to business unit leader in charge of developing sustainable, cost-effective clean energy solutions for... - January 23, 2014 - McKim & Creed, Inc.
Global Power Rental Systems Market Will Reach USD 24.08 Billion by 2020 Grand View Research Report Says
Growth in road construction applications expected to drive global market. - January 23, 2014 - Grand View Research
Asia's Emergence in the Global Nuclear Industry
Asia is beginning to play a bigger role in the global nuclear industry, both in terms of leading new builds domestically and involvement in projects beyond their own borders. Their involvement across the value chain, from providing technology and financing to ownership, makes them an increasing influence in the global civil nuclear industry. - January 22, 2014 - Industry Platform Pte. Ltd.
Safety Lockout Awareness Saves Hefty Fines - Launch of PASS Lockout/Tagout Website Aims to Educate About Dangers of Unguarded Work Hazards
Safety compliant devices verify conformity with regulations; Navigation to 21 product categories; Six-step safety procedure encouraged. PASS Ltd, the independent test expert, has announced the launch of www.lockout-lock.com, a dedicated website for 21 categories of safety-compliant lockout/tagout devices, advising that a clearly-defined lockout/tagout procedure is followed to ensure the safety of workers carrying out repairs and servicing. - January 15, 2014 - PASS Ltd
Wheeling Businesses Deliver Water to Victims of WV Chemical Spill
Wheeling businesses teamed up to deliver over 400 gallons of water to residents of southern West Virginia affected by the recent chemical spill. On Friday, January 10, Direct Online Marketing President Justin Seibert drove a box truck loaned by Wheeling Truck Center to transport the water to... - January 14, 2014 - Direct Online Marketing
Innovation Direct(TM) to be at Forefront of Licensing Efforts in Industry on Behalf of OPEC Invention
An innovative new product designed to capitalize on a highly prolific energy source to generate power, the OPEC, has been developed by Donald Opperman of Mount Laurel, New Jersey. The invention's unique design allows for the effective harnessing of the energy generated by ocean waves, thereby... - January 11, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Innovation Direct(TM) Designated as Official Marketing Representative for Patented Emergency Power Saver Invention
A unique product that ensures that power levels of a battery will not be allowed to drop below a safe level, the Emergency Power Saver, has been developed by John Zonkoski of La Habra, California. The Emergency Power Saver helps to prevent premature battery failure by not allowing the battery to... - January 11, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Lyon Superchargers to Exhibit at China Sourcing Fair
Quebec based Lyon Superchargers announces its intention to attend and exhibit at 2014 China Sourcing Fair, the AsiaWorld-Expo. - January 11, 2014 - LY'ON Superchargers
Primera Energy Granted Eagle Ford Excellence Award
On Dec. 11 the South Texas Energy Economic Roundtable (STEER) awarded the 2013 Eagle Ford Excellence Award to Primera Energy. The Inaugural Eagle Ford Excellence Awards were, in the words of STEER President Omar Garcia, a way for “recipients to set the standard for good corporate... - January 08, 2014 - Primera Energy
Rentricity Wins NYSERDA Award to Study City of Albany in-Pipe Hydro Clean Energy Project
Rentricity Inc., which makes technology that generates electricity using water pressure in pipes, has been awarded approximately $100,000 from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to study the technical issues and benefits of installing a water pipe-based... - January 06, 2014 - Rentricity Inc.
Free Analysis for Xcel Energy, Minnesota Power and Otter Tail Power Solar Rebate Program
If you're an Xcel Energy, Minnesota Power or Otter Tail Power customer you have a limited opportunity to benefit from a new Minnesota Solar rebate. Receive a no cost-no obligation solar/cost analysis. Jan 1, 2014 through Feb 28, 2014, you can apply for a new solar rebate program. Find out if it makes economic cents for your home/business. This service is provided by "The Centsible Energy Hour, MN's "makes cents" call in Energy talk show. Saturday 3-4 pm on AM 1280 WWTC. www.Centsiblemedia.com. - January 02, 2014 - Centsible Media
CICS Certifies DECC’s Energy Management System to ISO 50001
CICS, the management systems certification and sustainability assurance provider, is pleased to announce that it has certified DECC’s (Department of Energy and Climate Change) energy management system (EnMS) to ISO 50001. - December 19, 2013 - Complete Integrated Certification Services Ltd
OT+9 Design’s Sean Williams to Present at Sarasota County’s Sustainable Communities Workshop
Sean Williams, AIA, LEED BD+C, founder of the sustainable architecture firm, OT+9 Design, is presenting at the Sarasota County’s Sustainable Communities Workshop on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. Williams’ topic is “Beyond LEED: The Living Buildings Challenge as the Next Step in... - December 18, 2013 - OT9 Design
LYON Superchargers Reveals Flexible Li-ion Battery
Hong Kong’s LYON Superchargers announces new rechargeable energy storage solution technology to be made commercially available in 2014. - December 15, 2013 - LY'ON Superchargers
Lucintel Forecast: Shale Gas to Challenge Nuclear Energy and Carbon-Intensive Fuels in US in Near Future
The US shale gas hydraulic fracturing industry is expected to witness significant growth over the next five years partially due to government initiatives to substitute natural gas for nuclear energy and carbon-intensive fuels. In the US, the shale gas hydraulic fracturing industry is expected to... - December 14, 2013 - Lucintel
Crazy Diamond Performance Inc. Offers a Turn-Key Natural Gas Fueled Hot Rod
All steel 1932 Ford Roadster replica equipped with modern natural gas alternative fuel technology. - December 13, 2013 - Crazy Diamond Performance Inc.