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Philadelphia Gas Works Contracted with AAC Utility Partners for New CIS Implementation
AAC Utility Partners is pleased to announce entering into an agreement with Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) to serve as Program Manager for the implementation of a new Oracle C2M Customer Information System. PGW is the largest municipally owned gas utility in the country. - September 04, 2020 - AAC Utility Partners, LLC
E.J. Ward Inc. Announces New Organizational Structure with the Formation of Two New Operating Business Groups
A new organizational structure within E.J. Ward Inc. provides increased product value offering for customers. - September 02, 2020 - E.J. Ward, Inc.
Puleo Energy Fights for Small Businesses Who Have Been Overcharged by Energy Suppliers
In a new campaign dubbed, "The Buck Stops Here," Puleo Energy, an electricity and natural gas brokerage company, is helping small businesses, who signed up with energy suppliers, only to see their rates double months later. - September 01, 2020 - Puleo Energy
Okos Smart Homes and Gaz Métro Plus Launches a New Smart Home Pilot Project
Okos Smart Homes and Gaz Métro Plus, an Energir company, are proud to launch an innovative pilot program in Quebec helping natural gas customers save energy with the help of smart home technology. Okos Smart Homes is a Canadian CleanTech company part of the solution to help utilities reduce... - August 20, 2020 - Okos Smart Homes
AmEuro Contracting and Consulting Resolves Sewer Issues at Gulf and Bay Condo Club, Siesta Key, FL - Cast Iron Pipe Replacement
Project to correct the category III Fecal Water from entering into the buildings at Gulf and Bay Club, Siesta Key, Florida. Cast Iron Pipe Deterioration; Cast Iron Replacement - August 04, 2020 - AmEuro Construction, LLC
African Utility Week: the (Digital) Show Will Go on
The 20th edition of African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa may now be postponed in person, but is still scheduled to take place from 24-26 November this year as an online platform with world-class speakers, live discussions and virtual networking and product showcases. - August 02, 2020 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Louisville Ladder Innovation Continues: Launches the Cross Pinnacle Ladder
Louisville Ladder gained tremendous market acceptance with the innovation of the 2 in 1 leaning Cross Step ladder. With platform ladders becoming an industry standard due to more working space and an extended handrail, the Pinnacle platform series was the first innovation to provide more solutions... - July 20, 2020 - Louisville Ladder, Inc.
Houston International Equipment Names Jeff Roach, President, USA Operations
Houston International Equipment, Inc. (HIE) names Jeff Roach, President, USA Operations. Houston International Equipment, Inc. (HIE), a leader in the industrial pump and chemical injection pump market, and solutions provider to Latin America since 1987, has announced that Jeff Roach has joined the... - July 17, 2020 - Houston International Equipment, Inc.
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at Tomales Fire Station - West Marin Fire House Flips the Switch to Solar
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay clean energy provider for over 35 years, recently completed the installation of a 38.4 kW DC solar electric system at Tomales Fire Station in the remote West Marin town of Tomales, CA. The solar power system was designed and installed by SolarCraft, lowering their carbon footprint and utility costs by almost $14,000 per year. - July 14, 2020 - SolarCraft
Houston International Equipment, Inc. Expands in USA
Houston International Equipment, Inc. (HIE), a leader in the industrial pump and chemical injection pump market, and solutions provider to Latin America since 1987, recently announced aggressive plans to expand its operations in the US to accommodate the anticipated growth in the Natural Gas sector. - July 13, 2020 - Houston International Equipment, Inc.
Solidification Products International, Inc. is Pleased to Announce That Stephen Testa Has Joined the Team
Solidification Products International, Inc. would like to welcome Mr. Stephen Testa to the team as the Quality Assurance, Safety and Compliance Manager for the Northford CT Facility. - June 24, 2020 - Solidification Products International, Inc.
Future Energy East Africa to Go Ahead as Virtual Event
The annual Future Energy East Africa, normally held in Kenya, will go ahead with a fully-fledged conference programme online in September. - June 20, 2020 - Future Energy East Africa
Right of Way Brothers Join Forces Again
Oil & gas brothers Don Valden, CEO of American Right Of Way Acquisitions & Survey and Ted Valdez, Founder of ONWARD Land & Design have joined forces again under their new company ONWARD Land Services. The brothers were one of the first elite Right of Way & Land Survey companies in... - June 06, 2020 - American Right of Way Associates
Sundance Media Group Announces Drone Training Reseller Agreement with SYNNEX Corporation
Agreement Provides Certified Drone Training to Government Agencies and Organizations Across the U.S. - June 03, 2020 - Sundance Media Group, LLC
Genesis Acquisitions Responds to COVID-19 with More Career Opportunities
A local marketing firm responds to the COVID-19 Pandemic with more career opportunities. - May 19, 2020 - Genesis Acquisitions
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation for San Rafael City Hall & Police Department - City of San Rafael Increases Renewables & Saves Thousands
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft, recently completed the installation of a 246 kW DC solar electric system at the San Rafael City Hall and Police Department facilities in San Rafael, Marin County, CA. Increasing the sustainability of their operations and reducing their power costs, installing a solar photovoltaic system will save San Rafael thousands in utility fees every year. - May 19, 2020 - SolarCraft
Viv Reaches $7 Million in Customer Savings as It Closes Its Second Year of Business
Viv Network, LLC, a technology company focused on products and services that simplify and improve life for its customers, today announced that its customers have saved more than $7 million during the company’s two years in operation. The company’s flagship AutoPilot Bill Negotiation... - May 18, 2020 - Viv Network
Water and Energy Sector Talks Next Week at Virtual African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa
Unique, live discussions to learn, connect and engage. - May 08, 2020 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Nordic Temperature Control Aims to Boost Funds for Local Food Bank in the Skagit Valley During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Nordic Temperature Control, a leading HVAC company in the Puget Sound region, recently announced its plan to help boost funds for a local food bank in the Skagit Valley. Nordic plans to donate 50% of their Commercial and Residential HVAC maintenance and tune-up services through May 30. “With... - May 02, 2020 - Nordic Temperature Control
New Dates Announced for Smart Water Systems 2020
SMi reports: Due to COVID-19, SMi Group’s Smart Water Systems 2020 conference has been rescheduled to 15th - 16th September 2020 London, UK. - April 30, 2020 - SAE Media Group
African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa Goes Virtual in May
The organisers of African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa have announced that a free, virtual conference will take place in May. “Although the event was recently postponed to November,” says event director Evan Schiff, “we recognise that the need for information, expert opinion... - April 22, 2020 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Ready for the Energy Transition: Welotec and Kalkitech Extend Their Partnership
The global energy transition is facing its greatest challenges. The integration of distributed assets on the supply and demand side of the grid at the same time requires a Smart Grid. With the focus on customers from European region, the first combined solutions from Kalkitech and Welotec we can process, convert and transmit the data of all the distributed assets easily, no matter which interface or protocol they use. - April 20, 2020 - Kalki Communications Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
British Water Announce Record Profits for the 1st Quarter of 2020
"The water-based investment company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past 12 months and shows no sign of slowing down in 2020." - according to Companies House. British Water has slowly been gaining market share in the alternative investment market due to their water... - April 15, 2020 - British Water
Clarion Events Media Host Urgent Discussions on Utilities' Response to COVID-19 Crisis
#HeartForTheSector as the energy sector prepares for post-pandemic challenges. - April 03, 2020 - Clarion Events Africa
Axiom Medical Successfully Impacts Thousands of Lives with Expansion of Workplace Coronavirus Management Program
Axiom Medical, a leading incident case management and occupational health services provider in North America, announced today the tremendous impact their Rapid Response Contagious Respiratory Illness Assessment (CRIA) Program is making in the battle against coronavirus (COVID-19) in the workplace. - April 01, 2020 - Axiom Medical
African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa to Focus on Small Scale Hydro in November
This year’s theme for World Water Day on 22 March is “Water and Climate Change,” exploring how the resource and the global phenomenon are linked inextricably. “It isn’t just about managing our water sources so everyone has access to clean drinking water, it is also... - March 20, 2020 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Anglian Water to Present at Smart Water Systems 2020
SMi Group reports: Anglian Water speaker details released for Smart Water Systems 2020 - March 05, 2020 - SAE Media Group
Off-Grid Supply Launches Innovative 360º Solar Panel Water Heating Solution
Innovative Solar tracking dish that follows the movement of the sun to optimize the heating of water. Ideal for heating swimming pools or lowering your properties hot water costs. Installation requires no cherrypicker and can be positioned on the ground or on a flat roof. - February 19, 2020 - Off-Grid Supply
Worldwide Collaboration is Key to the Future of Water Supply
SMi’s 9th annual Smart Water Systems conference to feature a discussion with Severn Trent and United Utilities on the latest global water initiatives. - February 14, 2020 - SAE Media Group
How Utilities Are Leveraging Storage & Microgrids
Microgrid Global Innovation Forum - N. America, March 10-11, 2020 in Chicago, to examine latest microgrid technology advances and deployments. - February 12, 2020 - Smart Grid Observer
Gantner Supplied Solutions for More Than 1 GW Solar Power in 2019
Gantner is very excited about having commissioned monitoring and control solutions for another 1 GW solar power in 2019. - January 25, 2020 - Gantner Instruments GmbH
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church - Concord Catholic Parish Goes Solar with Diocese of Oakland Solar Program
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay solar installer for over 35 years, recently completed the installation of a 157.6 kW DC solar system at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Concord, CA. The system is designed to provide over 91% of the annual electrical needs for the facility. The solar panels will allow the church to save energy and protect the environment, reducing their utility costs by thousands every month, for decades to come. - January 24, 2020 - SolarCraft
RVE.SOL Accelerates Solar Minigrid Scaleup Plans After Signing Deals with Acumen and Vulcan Inc.
The patented KUDURA multi-utility approach from RVE.SOL is a unique opportunity to shift the African decentralized energy market and impact rural development in ways that simple energy access cannot. - January 23, 2020 - RVE.SOL
ZPower Releases Breakthrough Solar Panel That Works at Night
New Solar Technology produces electricity 24-7 with more than double the power. - January 23, 2020 - ZPower
Senior Director from Ofwat to Give Keynote Address at SMi's Smart Water Systems 2020 Conference
SMi’s 9th annual Smart Water Systems conference will feature a keynote address from the senior director for strategy and planning at Ofwat. - January 22, 2020 - SAE Media Group
To Make the Energy Bill Cheaper, Experts Bet on Energy Monitoring
"The direction that society and companies should take is how we can store energy and how we are going to make that energy available instantly and properly, without wasting and saving natural resources," says electrical engineer, Rodrigo Martinson. - January 21, 2020 - Martinson Machine
Axiom Medical to Launch Improved Client Portal, Providing Up to the Minute Access to Information for a More Efficient Client-Centric Experience
Axiom Medical, a leading incident case management and occupational health services provider in North America, announced today the launch of its updated and improved client portal. The solution provides up to the minute access to information for a more efficient client-centric experience. “In... - January 20, 2020 - Axiom Medical
Equity Consortium Agrees to Acquire Stakes in New York's Astoria Energy Facilities
A consortium of equity investors including APG, MEAG (Munich Re’s asset manager acting for investors from within Munich Re Group), and Clal Insurance Company, alongside other US institutional investors have agreed to acquire 100% of Astoria Energy I and a 55% interest in Astoria Energy II. - January 18, 2020 - APG Asset Management US Inc.
Smart Water Metering Project Updates Confirmed for Smart Water Systems 2020
Smart Water Systems Conference 2020 - Smart Meter Update - January 11, 2020 - SAE Media Group
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System at Petaluma Public Storage - North Bay Storage Facility Goes Solar and Saves on Energy Bills
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay solar installer for over 35 years, recently completed the installation of an 85 kW DC solar system at Petaluma Public Storage in Petaluma, CA. This new photovoltaic solar system will save them over $25,500 annually on utility bills, powering their facility with clean, renewable solar electricity for decades to come. - December 13, 2019 - SolarCraft
Advanced Green Energy Technology Breakthrough Developed by Cogar International Energy Corporation
Cogar International Energy Corporation is a Rancho Santa Margarita, California-based Green Energy Company which has successfully created the world’s most advanced green energy technology known as the Air-Powered Electric Grid (APEG) Generator. - December 06, 2019 - Cogar International Energy Corporation
Smart Water Systems - Innovation and Resilience Through Collaboration
SMi Reports: Smart Water Systems 2020 will focus on collaboration and explore pivotal topics which aim to provide innovation and resilience to the industry. - December 02, 2019 - SAE Media Group
Making Big Impacts with Small Acts: SolarMyPlace Launches This Black Friday
What happens when an Inc. 5000 company launches a Solar power equipment company? The results will unfold only after LEDMyplace launches its solar power equipment venture this Black Friday. - November 29, 2019 - LEDMyplace
Registration Opens for Smart Water Systems Conference 2020
SMi Reports: Registration now available for SMi’s 9th Annual Smart Water Systems, in London. - November 20, 2019 - SAE Media Group
Innovaptive’s Digital Work Order Management Solution Earns Key SAP Certification
The latest version of Innovapptive's mWorkOrder has received SAP certification. Innovapptive customers in the oil & gas, chemical, utilities, mining and manufacturing industries that use the SAP S/4HANA 1809 ERP may install mWorkOrder 7.0.1 as an add-on app and not have to worry about system integration and compatibility. - November 12, 2019 - Innovapptive Inc.
The Leaders in Energy from Waste Convene in London This December
Senior experts from 22+ organisations to discuss energy regulations in the Energy from Waste conference 2019 - October 31, 2019 - SAE Media Group
ComSec LLC to Exhibit at 56th Annual AOC International Symposium & Convention
ComSec LLC, a world-class Technical Surveillance Countermeasures Company, will be participating in the Association of Old Crows 56th Annual AOC International Symposium & Convention in Washington, D.C. This three-day event will be held from October 28 to October 30 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. - October 25, 2019 - ComSec LLC
GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute, Jamaica Energy Partners and UWI Mona Guild of Students Presents the Inaugural Youth Entrepreneurship Summit in Kingston, Jamaica
GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute will join forces with Jamaica Energy Partners and UWI Mona Guild of Students to present the Inaugural Youth Entrepreneurship Summit on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at JEP headquarters, located at Marcus Garvey Drive, Kingston, Jamaica WI. The Summit is aimed at fostering the entrepreneurial spirit in young adults, encourage global citizenship and provide tools that enable young adults to make real global impact from their front door. - October 21, 2019 - GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute
Future Energy Nigeria Receives Official Endorsement from Federal Ministry of Power
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Power has officially endorsed the upcoming Future Energy Nigeria conference and exhibition. The 16th edition of this longstanding, leading power and energy event will take place at the Eko Hotel in Lagos from 12-13 November 2019. “The Ministry is proud to... - October 09, 2019 - Future Energy Nigeria
Decarbonisation Targets in Focus at European Utility Week and POWERGEN Europe in France in November
The upcoming three-day power and energy conference and exhibition, European Utility Week and POWERGEN Europe, taking place from 12-14 November, will gather the influencers, innovators and disruptors in Europe’s transitioning energy sector. - October 05, 2019 - European Utility Week