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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
Smart Water Systems in Scotland - New Interview Released with Scottish Government
SMi Group release new interview with Water Industry Group Leader, Jon Rathjen, ahead of his opening address at the 6th Annual Smart Water Systems next April. - December 17, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Track Star Announces the Release of Version 6.1 of the AVLS System
Track Star International, Inc. has officially announced the release of the latest version of its AVLS software product, version 6.1. - December 15, 2016 - Track Star International, Inc.
African Utility Week Returns to Cape Town in May and Showcases How Community Scale Projects Are the Continent’s Energy Future
The 17th annual African Utility Week is the leading conference and trade exhibition for African power, energy and water professionals and takes place from 16-18 May 2017 at the CTICC in Cape Town. - December 10, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
The Great Lakes Water Utility Energy Challenge Launches
The innovative technology provided to water utilities will lower O&M costs and accelerate the shift to emission sensitive electricity. The Great Lakes Protection Fund and American Water Works Association are excited to announce the launch of The Water Utility Energy Challenge... - December 09, 2016 - Water Utility Energy Challenge
Smart Grid Market 2023 – Industry Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth and Trends: Credence Research
New Market Research Reports Title "Smart Grid Market 2023 – Industry Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth and Trends: Credence Research" Has Been Added to CredenceResearch.com Report Database. - December 09, 2016 - Credence Research
The Hidden Value of Data and Information for Smart Water Systems
SMi Reports: Utility experts to provide insight into the hidden value of Data and Information at Smart Water Systems 2017. - December 07, 2016 - SAE Media Group
TMG Consulting Announces Appointment of Pam Glanvill as Executive Vice President
TMG Consulting today announced the appointment of Pam Glanvill as Executive Vice President. Glanvill will lead the firm’s client-side delivery support practice, CSDSupport™. Glanvill brings 30 years of experience guiding and implementing mission critical applications, with a specific... - December 03, 2016 - TMG Consulting
Heat Network Regulations Delayed Until 2017
The feasibility study and requirement to fit heat meters by December 2016 has been delayed until 2017 as part of the Heat Network Regulations. Find out more.. - December 02, 2016 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
Smart Grid Operators and Their Service Providers Must Act Now to Achieve Cyber Resilience
SMi Reports: IT Governance urges the smart grid industry to adopt risk management practices and follow security standard to meet NIS Directive requirements. - December 01, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Korenix Launches JetNet 6828Gf for Substation Applications
Korenix has recently launched its new Rackmount Managed Ethernet Switch- JetNet 6828Gf. It is a Layer 3 full Gigabit Managed Switch with 24 100/1000Base-TX ports, 8 100/1000 RJ-45/SFP combo ports, and 4 Gigabit SFP ports. Besides in compliance with IEC61850-3 and IEEE1613 approvals, it carries over... - November 27, 2016 - Korenix Technology Co. Ltd.
Help Shape the Future of Heat in Non-Domestic Buildings
The UK Government has a variety of strategies in place in order to help meet targets for reducing greenhouse gases including promoting Heat Networks, incentivising renewable heating and supporting energy efficiency. Help shape the future of heat in non-domestic buildings? Have your say with the BEIS consultation which ends 27th January 2017. - November 26, 2016 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
Leading Water Utilities Will Meet in London at Smart Water Systems 2017
SMi Reports: SMi’s 6th annual Smart Water Systems will take place in London in March 2017. Registration now opened. - November 24, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Belgium, Brazil, US, UK, Norway and More to Discuss Network Protection at European Smart Grid Cyber Security 2017
SMi Reports: European Smart Grid Cyber Security 2017 will bring together leading experts from Belgium, Brazil, US, UK, Norway and more to discuss network protection against cyber-attack. - November 23, 2016 - SAE Media Group
SunTegra Teams Up with Brookside Development to Offer "Solar Roofs" in Connecticut
SunTegra partners with Brookside Development to provide turnkey solar roofing solutions in CT. First Installation Receives “The Best Green Energy Efficient Home” Award in the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Connecticut’s 2016 Home Building Industry Awards. - November 22, 2016 - SunTegra
TEAM Customers Announced as Green Gown Awards 2016 Winners
TEAM are proud to announce that customers University of Oxford and the University of the West of England scooped prestigious awards at the EAUC Green Gown Awards 2016 - November 21, 2016 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
Spotlight on Regional Achievements as West African Power Industry Awards Finalists Are Announced
Genesis Energy, Aggreko, GRIDCo, Eko Disco and several innovative renewable projects are just some of the who’s who in the region’s energy industry who have made the coveted list of finalists for the upcoming West African Power Industry Awards. The third edition of the hugely... - November 19, 2016 - Future Energy Nigeria
European Smart Grid Cyber Security 2017: Latest Updates from National Grid, Enel SpA, Energinet DK and Much More…
SMi Reports: Gain control and prevent security breach at the 7th annual European Cyber Security Smart Grid conference, taking place on 21- 22 March 2017 in London. - November 16, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell and Councilmember Joey Manahan Perform Blessing Ceremony Celebrating Commissioning of Second Digester at the Sand Island Wastewater Treatment
Providing increased capacity for wastewater treatment & biosolids recycling, the new digester allows for continuous operation while accommodating regional development - November 12, 2016 - Synagro Technologies, Inc.
Third Time’s a Charm for Huawei as Exclusive Diamond Sponsor for WAPIC in Lagos in November
The well-known global information and telecommunication giant, Huawei, will return as the exclusive diamond sponsor for the third time in a row for the upcoming WAPIC (West African Power Industry Convention) taking place in Lagos from 23-24 November. “We are absolutely thrilled that Huawei... - November 12, 2016 - Future Energy Nigeria
The 2016 TEAM User Group Conference - a Huge Success
TEAM’s annual User Group Conference was a huge success and attendees were able to discuss water market reform, cloud computing and future developments amongst other hot topics. - November 11, 2016 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
TMG Consulting Poised to Mitigate Enterprise IT Project Risks for Several Natural Gas Providers
TMG Consulting, a firm which provides the utility and energy industry with advisory, client-side delivery and research services, announced today that it has signed new contracts with Southwest Gas, New Mexico Gas Company, Northwest Natural Gas and Madison Gas & Electric. Gas utilities are... - November 10, 2016 - TMG Consulting
Badger Truck Center Presented with a Deloitte Wisconsin 75 Award
Badger Truck Center wins Deloitte 75 Award 12 years running. - November 09, 2016 - Badger Truck Center
LED Stella Tube T8 170 Lumens Per Watt
Very High Efficient LED tube by LGI technology, reaching 170 Lumens Per Watt available in 8W and 10W. - November 07, 2016 - LGI Technology
DEL Ozone Releases New Video - Residential Pool Applications
Jeff Jones, VP of Residential & Commercial Pools, provides insight into water purification practices, the use of ozone and UV, and the environmentally-friendly DEL systems that are utilized in residential applications. - November 03, 2016 - DEL Ozone
This is a Very Exciting Time for the Electricity Sector Across West Africa Says WAPIC Sponsor Lucy Electric
“Forward-looking governments in the region are proactively developing infrastructure and we anticipate continued investment in the short and medium term. As such this is a very exciting time for the electricity sector across West Africa and at Lucy Electric we hope to play a key part in helping to make this a reality,” says Rick St John, Regional Director Africa at Lucy Electric, a global secondary distribution leader in the electricity sector and a platinum sponsor at the upcoming WAPIC. - October 30, 2016 - Future Energy Nigeria
Leading Cyber Security Experts Will Meet in London at European Smart Grid Cyber Security 2017
SMi Reports: SMi’s 7th annual European Smart Grid Cyber Security 2017 will take place in London in March 2017. Registration now opened. - October 28, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Aisthon Joins Safe Skies
Aisthon has joined the National Safe Skies Alliance to help improve airport security. The proven AgilFence system provided by Aisthon will help airports reliably secure their perimeters. - October 27, 2016 - Aisthon
New Research from TMG Consulting Reveals Increasing Complexities Among Customer Contact Preferences
A new report from TMG Consulting, The Digital Utility Customer, reveals a complex picture of the utility customer whose needs are evolving beyond multi-channel communications to desiring specific channels for certain interactions. The study, based on more than 1,800 responses, was conducted by... - October 27, 2016 - TMG Consulting
DEKOR Introduces Smart Automation with New WiFi Remote App & Controller
Control your DEKOR lighting from your Apple iPhone or iPad using the new DEKOR WiFi Remote App and WiFi Controller. - October 26, 2016 - DEKOR
"Imperative That the Financial Stability of the Sector is Addressed to Support Investment," says Globeleq in Run-Up to iPAD Cameroon
“It is imperative that the financial stability of the sector is addressed to support and encourage private investment in Cameroon” – this is according to Jean-Louis Ekra, board member of Globeleq, a successful private investor in the country’s power sector and returning... - October 26, 2016 - iPAD Cameroon Energy Infrastructure Forum
Breakbulk Events Announces Breakbulk Middle East 2016, Partnered with CrowdReviews.com
Project owners, EPCs, transport and logistics professionals and others involved in the shipment of project and breakbulk cargo from around the world will gather for the second annual Breakbulk Middle East exhibition and conference the largest of its kind in the GCC. This important event... - October 20, 2016 - topseos.com
Appliance Recycling Centers of America Announces JP Harper to Join as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARCI), a leading provider of appliance recycling and retailing services, has announced that JP Harper has been appointed the company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Harper will oversee ongoing business operations for... - October 20, 2016 - Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc.
TMG Consulting Expands Research Services to Facilitate Vital Utility Industry Collaboration
TMG Consulting announced today that it is expanding its research offerings to promote relationships among like-minded utility professionals. Offered through its research practice, RIMSolutions™, TMG offers membership-based access to a robust community of research publications and industry... - October 20, 2016 - TMG Consulting
High-Level Experts to Highlight Opportunities at iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastructure Forum
An impressive list of experts from the energy sector will address iPAD Rwanda taking place from 1-2 November in Kigali, Rwanda. - October 19, 2016 - iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastucture Forum
Cornwall Council Saves £538,000 in Billing Errors
TEAM’s Outsourced Bill Validation Service has helped Cornwall Council save more than £538,000 over the last five years. - October 16, 2016 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
WAPIC is Calling All Innovators and Inventors in the West African Power Industry
SMEs, start-ups and young innovators will be given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase their new solutions, game changing technology and inventions for the power industry at the Innovation Hub taking place during the upcoming WAPIC (West African Power Industry Convention) in Lagos on 24... - October 15, 2016 - Future Energy Nigeria
iPAD Cameroon Returns to Yaoundé as the Energy Sector Gains Momentum
Cameroon’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources, H.E. Basile Atangana Kouna, will deliver the opening keynote address of the iPAD Cameroon Energy Infrastructure Forum, which is returning to Yaoundé from 10-11 November. At last year’s inaugural event, Mr Joel Nana Kontchou, CEO... - October 13, 2016 - iPAD Cameroon Energy Infrastructure Forum
STEG-IS Returns as Platinum Sponsor for iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastructure Forum in Kigali in November
STEG International Services (STEG-IS) has partnered for the third time as platinum sponsor with the iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastructure Forum that will take place from 1-2 November in Kigali, Rwanda. - October 08, 2016 - iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastucture Forum
All-Pro Fasteners, Inc./ All-Pro Threaded Products Inc. Receive API Q1 Certification and 20E & 20F Monogram Licensing
All-Pro Threaded Products, an All-Pro Fasteners company has reached another milestone in its ongoing commitment to excellence. The All-Pro Companies recognizes that the API Q1 is the international standard to which all petroleum related companies will be expected to meet in the 21st century;... - October 07, 2016 - All-Pro Fasteners, Inc.
The City of Sierra Madre, CA Creates Water-Efficient Landscape Using Rain Bird Irrigation System
The City of Sierra Madre sets an example for its citizens by replacing City Hall’s irrigation system with a water-efficient drip irrigation Rain Bird system that uses weather-based irrigation control and drought tolerant plants. To accentuate the overall design, the project also included... - October 07, 2016 - Rain Bird
Badger Truck Equipment Moves Forward
Badger Truck Equipment Expands in a New Direction - October 06, 2016 - Badger Truck Center
Eskom Partners with CT Lab to Increase Quality of Electricity Supply
CT Lab, the global leader in power quality management, today concluded an agreement with Eskom Holdings in South Africa to supply power quality instruments and management services to all nine provinces in South Africa. The demand for heightened reliability by modern mission-critical applications... - October 01, 2016 - CT Lab
TMG Consulting’s Monthly Market and Company Report, “#tmgtrending,” Reinvented for Busy Utility Professionals
TMG Consulting is proud to announce that it is reintroducing #tmgtrending, its monthly market and company report, with a heightened level of valuable content through a streamlined one page format. This informative report, which includes important industry headlines, key findings from TMG’s... - September 30, 2016 - TMG Consulting
Oil Mixes with Solar on Main Street - Kent County Saves Program Launch
Kent County Saves’ unique plan is designed to help the community in Rhode Island hedge against rising utility costs by owning their own renewable energy system and getting paid for it, not only through local and federal solar incentives, but $500-$2,500 in additional Oil Fuel Credits for home heating. - September 29, 2016 - WattSun Solar
Uganda and Ethiopia Big Winners at East African Power Industry Awards in Nairobi This Week
Uganda scored a double victory at the East African Power Industry Awards with the country not only winning the Special Recognition Award for outstanding leadership in the sector, but also scooping up the Award for Excellence in Power Transmission or Distribution for the second year in a row. Taking... - September 24, 2016 - Future Energy East Africa
Technology Expert, Ramon Cruz, Added to TMG Consulting’s Experienced Utility Industry Advisors
TMG Consulting announced today that Ramon Cruz, with more than 20 years solving business problems with technology solutions, has joined its growing team of advisors. Cruz possesses a wealth of system implementation experience spanning various industries, including eight years in the utility... - September 23, 2016 - TMG Consulting
New Solar Platform Will "Crack" the Solar Value Stack
Eighteen-month project will allow investors to sell the full scope of individually-specified electricity products from the same solar facility to multiple off takers. - September 22, 2016 - Genbright LLC
iPAD Rwanda Assists Kigali Government and National Utility REG to "Develop Sector Efficiently and Effectively"
The third edition of the iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastructure Forum returns to Kigali in November with the continued strong, official support of the state power utility REG, the Rwandan Ministry of Infrastructure as well as the Rwandan Development Board. The Rwandan Minister of Infrastructure, the... - September 17, 2016 - iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastucture Forum
EAPIC in Nairobi: Inspiring, High-Level and Practical Sessions Make It the Place to be Next Week for Regional Energy Solutions
An opening session with six East African regional energy ministries represented, an inspiring “Women in African Power” lunch, a unique gathering of Future Leaders in Energy and a free exhibition with technical workshops are just some of the highlights of the 18th edition of the East... - September 16, 2016 - Future Energy East Africa