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Latest attendees include Centrica, E.ON, National Grid, SSE and ElectraLink at Meter Asset Management
Meter Asset Management taking place on 20-21 June 2016 in London, will feature key players from all elements of the EU mandated smart meter programme, where developments will be shared in order to facilitate a smooth roll-out. The two-day programme will feature case studies provided by an array of UK and European utilities discussing the progress of their smart meter roll out programmes including Stedin, EDF Energy, EDP Distribuição, Co-operative Energy, Ovo Energy and many more... - April 30, 2016 - SAE Media Group
IntelliTect’s Client Wins Award for Best CIS Implementation
IntelliTect is proud to announce that their long-time client, Avista Utilities, has won the 2016 'Expanding Excellence Award' for Best CIS Implementation among utilities with gross revenues over $500 million. The award, presented by CS Week, is for CIS projects implemented during 2014-2015 and is... - April 29, 2016 - IntelliTect
Introducing the Best of the Continent’s Power and Water People and Projects: the African Utility Week Industry Awards Finalists
Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront’s Solar Farm, Nigeria’s Genesis Energy, Nairobi City Water in Kenya and Sierra Leone’s Kandeh Yumkella of the SE4All Initiative are just some of the exciting and pioneering power and water professionals, utilities and projects that have been named as finalists for this year’s African Utility Week Industry Awards. - April 24, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Ritz Instrument Transformer to Re-Enter High-Voltage Market with New Factory in the United States
Ritz Instrument Transformers, Inc. announced today that their product offering will be expanded to include high-voltage oil-filled instrument transformers up to 800kV. This move marks a re-entry into the high-voltage product space in which Ritz previously enjoyed a significant market share in North... - April 21, 2016 - Ritz Instrument Transformers, Inc.
Marketforce to Host Smart Metering Update on 22nd June 2016 in London
Now in its 7th year, Smart Metering Update will return to London in June, bringing together senior executives from energy suppliers, network operators and smart IT infrastructure providers to deliver a critical update on the progress of the UK smart metering programme. - April 20, 2016 - Marketforce
Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Offers Tips About Why Full-Time Experience Matters When It Comes to Hiring a Mesothelioma Lawyer
The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "Because mesothelioma is such a rare form of cancer, it should go without saying that if a recently diagnosed person with mesothelioma, or their family, the chances of losing out on compensation are high if they do not have representation from one of the... - April 14, 2016 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
TMG Consulting Partners with Westar Energy to Aid in Procurement of New Customer Information System
TMG Consulting announced today that it has entered into a partnership with Westar Energy to provide procurement services for a new customer information system (CIS). Westar Energy is the largest electric utility provider in Kansas, delivering electricity to nearly 700,000 residential and business... - April 14, 2016 - TMG Consulting
African Utility Week’s Finance and Investment Forum: Africa as Attractive Power Project Investment Destination
During the Finance and Investment Forum at African Utility Week in May, financiers and project owners will hear about the key trends impacting project finance in regional energy markets with updates and insights on market opportunities, sources of capital, financing instruments, risk mitigation strategies, success factors and access to project finance. - April 14, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
African Utility Week to Feature OUTA and AfriForum Speakers to Show How Civil Society is Getting Involved in Improving Energy and Water Management
“As the level of service delivery in South Africa breaks down to levels seen in other African states, it becomes critically important for civil society to mobilise and interrogate the reasons why service delivery is failing,” says Ted Blom, energy analyst and advisor to the energy and... - April 10, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Smart Metering Innovation Discussed by Thames Water and Dwr Cymru Welsh Water | Smart Water Systems
SMi's 5th annual Smart Water Systems conference, taking place on 25th - 26th April 2016 in London, UK, will feature case studies and project updates on smart water metering technologies from water utilities. - April 09, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Esteemed Lifetime Member of America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals, Gilbert Gordon Has Been Selected as Professional of the Year 2016
Professor Gilbert Gordon of Oxford, Ohio has been recognized as Professional of the Year 2016 for his accomplishments and achievements in the fields of Water Research and Inorganic Chemistry by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. He has now been recognized as Professional of the Year 2016 in Analytical Chemistry. - April 08, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Mesothelioma Victims Center Offers to Guide a Diagnosed US Navy Veteran Through the Mesothelioma Compensation Process to Ensure the Best Settlement
The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We want to educate all US Navy Veterans recently diagnosed with mesothelioma and/or their family about the compensation process. We also want to include shipyard and manufacturing workers in this group because they typically know exactly how or where they... - April 07, 2016 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
Distributed Generation Solar Energy Returns to Costa Rica
Solar energy in Costa Rica has been stalled for more than a year. This week the pricing for applications and net metering has been announced by Coopeguanacaste, one of the companies that supplies electricity in Costa Rica. Solar power will move forward with a larger share of the renewable energy portfolio of Costa Rica. With abundant sunshine, it will be a great compliment to wind power, hydro, and geothermal power. - April 07, 2016 - Solar Costa Rica
Dan Lupuleasa, President Recognized as a Professional of the Year and on the Reuter's Billboard in Times Square in New York City by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Dan Lupuleasa of Portland, Oregon has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the utilities field. He was honored on the Reuter's BillBoard in Times Square in New York City... - April 01, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
When Convenience is Just a Click Away – ARB Electrical Wholesalers Goes Online
The unstoppable growth of e-commerce cannot be ignored and ARB Electrical Wholesalers have ensured that customers who prefer this very useful method of shopping can now enjoy total online convenience - 24-7. Their new website is designed to make it extremely easy to source and shop for electrical... - April 01, 2016 - ARB Electrical Wholesalers
Belluck & Fox Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Points to Young Adults Getting Mesothelioma with an Offer to Help All Diagnosed People Get Better Treatment and Compensation
The Belluck & Fox Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We help people who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma anywhere in the nation get the best possible compensation for this rare form of cancer, and we also specialize in doing the research for the best nearby hospitals for treatment. - March 31, 2016 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at Nova Group - Napa Engineering & Construction Firm Now Powered by the Sun
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 187 kW solar panel installation at Nova Group in Napa, CA. The solar panel system will provide over a 90% reduction in their power bills, saving the company $2 million dollars in energy fees over the next 20 years. - March 31, 2016 - SolarCraft
UK Smart Water Meters: AMI Project Saving 27m Litres a Day
SMi's 5th annual Smart Water Systems conference, taking place on 25th - 26th April 2016 in London, will feature case studies and project updates on smart water metering technologies from global water utilities. - March 31, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Mandated Smart Meters in EU by 2020 | Discover How Leading Utilities Across Europe Are Managing Smart Meter Rollouts
Utilities across Europe face the prospect of meeting the EU’s goal of installing smart meters for 80% of consumers by 2020. National plans for meeting this target vary considerably across the continent with Italy and Sweden having completed physical roll out without fully utilising smart... - March 31, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Best Energy Website to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 20th Annual WebAward Competition
The Best Energy Websites in the world will be named as part of their 20th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including energy websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. The deadline for energy websites to enter to be judged is May 31, 2016. - March 30, 2016 - Web Marketing Association
TMG Consulting’s Research Practice, RIMSolutions™, Formalizes Focus on Innovation, Helping Utilities Make Best Decisions
While no one can guarantee the future, defining innovation as a primary focus of RIM Solutions moving forward, provides utilities with the intelligence to move closer to their goal of “future-proofing.” - March 25, 2016 - TMG Consulting
Belluck & Fox Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges Recently Diagnosed Persons to Call Them About the Best Possible Compensation and Information on New Treatment Options
The Belluck & Fox Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging all individuals recently diagnosed with mesothelioma to call them anytime at 800-714-0303 to get clarity on what is involved in a mesothelioma compensation claim, as well as extremely good advice about where they should be receiving their... - March 24, 2016 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
Daryl A. Benz Honored as a Lifetime Member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Daryl A. Benz, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, has recently been honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry. - March 22, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Belluck & Fox Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Urges a Diagnosed US Navy Veteran to Call Them About Vital Compensation Tips
The Belluck & Fox Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "If a US Navy Veteran or their family members have recently learned of a confirmed mesothelioma diagnosis, the last thing we want to have happen is for them to get lost in the maze of confusing Internet advertising related to mesothelioma. - March 21, 2016 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
IMR Test Labs – Lansing Acquires KEYENCE VHX-5000 Microscope
IMR Test Labs now offers metallurgical services using a KEYENCE VHX-5000 microscope at their Lansing, NY location. The VHX-5000 allows IMR to provide enhanced, 3D, free-angle imaging at magnifications previously not available, providing you with more accurate measurements and photomicrographs of... - March 21, 2016 - IMR Test Labs
Singer Executive Development Expands Microwave Radio Systems Training
Microwave Radio Systems Training provides an in-depth understanding of digital microwave radio communications systems and antennas. This expanded microwave training course teaches the basic theory and techniques your team requires for microwave radio systems planning and implementation. Microwave... - March 16, 2016 - Singer Executive Development LLC
Mesothelioma Victims Must Have the Best Lawyers for Better Compensation and They Are Urged to Call the Belluck & Fox Mesothelioma Victims for Optimal Results
The Belluck & Fox Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We assist people nationwide who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma get the best possible financial settlements. We do this with a very hands-on approach where we spend as much time as possible with the diagnosed person in their home... - March 14, 2016 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
African Utility Week's Innovation Hub Calls for Innovators and Inventors in the Energy and Water Industry
Twenty SMEs, start-ups and young innovators will be given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase their new development or invention for the power and water industry at the Innovation Hub taking place during the upcoming African Utility Week in Cape Town from 17-19 May. - March 14, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
BRIDGE Energy Group Helps Worcester, Mass Customers Save $1.25 Million with Pilot Smart Grid Project
BRIDGE Energy Group today announced its participation within National Grid’s Smart Energy Solutions (SES) program. - March 12, 2016 - Bridge Energy Group
Utility Bills Slashed by 90% with EnergyONE Solar Panels in Kansas City
EnergyONE solar panels have proved to reduce utility bills by 80-90%. The company uses 100 percent American-made most advanced solar panels and offers a two year Solar Service Plus Maintenance Plan. - March 11, 2016 - EnergyOne LLC
African Utility Week Platinum Sponsor Accenture: "Allow Private Sector to Take Part in Utility Projects"
“I’d like to see an increased uptake of As-A-Service models as this allows utilities to leverage private capital to achieve service delivery outcomes by allowing private players to share in the risk and reward related to projects,” this is according to Melusi Maposa,... - March 05, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
African Utility Week Industry Awards: Celebrating African Projects and People Solving the Continent’s Energy Challenges
This year’s African Utility Week Industry Awards will once again honour pioneering utilities, projects and people in the energy and water industry on the continent. - March 03, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Belluck & Fox Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Offers a Vital New Service to Ensure a Person with This Cancer Understands How the Compensation Process Works
The Belluck & Fox Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We want to make certain that a person who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma understands how the mesothelioma claim process actually works. We do everything possible to keep it as simple as possible for the victim and family. The first... - February 29, 2016 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
Oil & Gas Training Needed Before Industry Rebounds
American Right of Way Academy announced today, they are offering two professional Oil & Gas and Utility Right of Way Acquisitions and Land Title Training Workshop DVDs to the public. - February 27, 2016 - American Right of Way Associates
Sun Fund Americas Signs Solar PPA in Jamaica
Sun Fund Americas, SRL, a renewable energy development company headquartered in Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, and concentrating on the Caribbean and Central American markets has signed a 20mw Solar Power Purchase Agreement in the island nation of Jamaica. The project represents an investment of $50 million. - February 25, 2016 - Sun Fund Americas
SMi Reports: Exclusive Interview with Richard O'Headhra from Irish Water
In the run up to SMi’s 5th annual conference on Social Media within the Utilities Sector, Richard O'Headhra, Channel Management and Analysis Specialist, Irish Water, was asked a few questions regarding the conference and about the greatest challenges facing utility companies at the moment. - February 25, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Introducing the SBS EquaLink Battery Diagnostic and Monitoring Solution for Stationary and Critical Power Applications
The EquaLink Battery Management System (BMS), delivers a complete and comprehensive diagnostic and monitoring solution for critical battery maintenance programs and required NERC / IEEE reporting. - February 24, 2016 - Storage Battery Systems, LLC
Belluck & Fox Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Provides the Most Experienced Attorneys to Represent a Diagnosed US Navy Veteran and Their Family-Nationwide
The Belluck & Fox Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We are 100% devoted to the proposition that a US Navy Veteran, or any person for that matter who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma receives the very best possible compensation for this cancer caused by asbestos exposure. We have put... - February 22, 2016 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
Nuclear Power Africa in May in Cape Town to Look at Nuclear Future of South Africa
President Jacob Zuma’s remarks during last week’s SONA on the country’s nuclear future might seem contradictory, but this is not the case, says Dr. Anthonie Cilliers of North West University’s School of Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering. President Zuma said South... - February 17, 2016 - Nuclear Power Africa
FoxGuard Solutions Appoints New Vice President - Management Team Expanded in Southwest Virginia’s Fast Growing Operational Technology Company
FoxGuard Solutions has hired Patrick Patterson as Vice President of the Industrial Computing division to support the company’s rapid growth. With over two decades of B2B sales & marketing experience, Patrick Patterson brings a wealth of leadership and commercial know-how. As a leading operational technology company FoxGuard develops cyber security, compliance and industrial computing solutions for critical infrastructure entities and industrial control system vendors. - February 11, 2016 - FoxGuard Solutions
Esteemed Roundtable Member, Elaine F. McConkey Has Now Been Selected as Bio of the Month of April 2016 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Elaine F. McConkey of Waldorf, Maryland, has been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a member of the America’s Registry Roundtable for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Utility. She has now been selected as the Bio of the Month of April 2016. - February 04, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Rentricity to Provide "Micro" In-Pipe Hydropower Solution to Colorado & Utah Projects
Town of Grand Lake, Colorado and Ferron, Utah to install equipment package for under 10kW - sized hydro energy recovery. - February 02, 2016 - Rentricity Inc.
Innowatts Expands, to Bring High-Tech Innovations to India
With Demand Response the next big stabilizer for India’s stressed grid, the global smart grid technology of Innowatts plans to address India’s energy problems through expansion. - January 31, 2016 - Innowatts
International SAP Conference for Utilities 2016
Creating Value in the Digital Energy Network - January 31, 2016 - T.A. Cook Conferences Ltd
African Utility Week Speaker Ted Blom Says NERSA Hearings Have Been "Bitterly Disappointing" and "Have Not Worked"
“I have reviewed the outcomes of the NERSA hearings that I have testified at since 2009, and if we are going to be honest, the results have been bitterly disappointing as will be gauged when one examines the records of decision that have blessed Eskom with over 700% price increases since 2007. - January 30, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Rkneal Partners with Tripwire
Rkneal to integrate Tripwire Enterprise into the Verve Security Center to help customers achieve NERC CIP compliance. - January 29, 2016 - Rkneal, Inc.
STS Joins African Utility Week as Industry Partner and Presents at KMC Workshop at Expo
The global prepaid meter standards industry organisation, STS (Standard Transfer Specification), has joined the leading power and water conference and trade expo African Utility Week as an industry partner. STS will hold its AGM during the event in Cape Town in May and also run a free technical... - January 29, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Marketforce to Host 21st Conference on The Future of Utilities on 14th, 15th & 16th March in London
For 21 years, The Future of Utilities, including The Utilities Customer, has been setting the standard for strategic and forward-focused content and bringing together CEOs from the major utilities to explore the burning issues at the heart of operations. - January 28, 2016 - Marketforce
ESdat Public & Client Portal: A Powerful Online Tool to Share Environmental Data with the Public or a Selected Audience
The Shoalhaven City Council “Aquadata” branded Pubic Portal has now been operating for 12 months. Laboratory results are automatically received into ESdat Online Environmental Database Software, and council staff sent a notification triggering an internal review. Approved results are immediately displayed on the public interface. - January 25, 2016 - Earth Science Information Systems (EScIS)
Local Lawn Care Company, Lush Lawn, Donates Water to City of Flint
Aaron Samson, the CEO and Founder of, local lawn care company, Lush Lawn, traveled to the city of Flint, January 21st 2016, to bring donated water bottles to the Flint Fire Station, located at 310 E. 5th St. - January 22, 2016 - Safari Tree