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HEVO Power's High Tech Manhole Cover Charges Electric Vehicle Adoption
HEVO Power's wireless electric vehicle charging technology selected as SAFE Emerging Innovation Semi-Finalist. - October 08, 2013 - Integrated Solar Technology
Lake Cable Positions for "Better. Smarter. Faster." Era. Strong Growth Results in Three Dynamic Business Units.
To coincide with its newly created business units, the company announced the promotions of several veteran Lake Cable employees – most of whom have spent their entire careers in the wire and cable industry - to the upper management level. - October 03, 2013 - Lake Cable
SEPCO Launches Redesigned Website to Enhance Customer Experience
SEPCO – Solar Electric Power Company is pleased to announce the launch of a completely redesigned website at www.sepco-solarlighting.com. This website was redesigned to provide a better user experience with streamlined information. In addition to providing streamlined information for a more... - September 27, 2013 - SEPCO - Solar Electric Power Company
Powerful Discussions at EAPIC as 750 Gather in Nairobi
More than 750 power professionals attended the 15th annual East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) in Nairobi from 9-11 September which focused on the challenges faced by utilities in the region. Featured speakers included Uganda’s State Minister for Energy, the Honourable Minister... - September 22, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa
A New Site Development, Renewable Energy, Construction Management Company Has Arrived in Denver - Five Star Companies, LLC
Five Star Companies, LLC is a unique and diversified veteran-owned company, focused on superior customer satisfaction in Construction Management (Traditional and Renewable Energy) and Civil/Site Development - emphasizing the LEED principles while promoting renewable energy concepts. - September 20, 2013 - Five Star Companies, LLC
Focus on Renewable Energy Integration and Storage at European Utility Week in Amsterdam in October
The challenges inherent to integrating renewable energy into utility power grids will be in focus at the Renewable Energy Integration & Energy Storage Conference from 15-17 October in Amsterdam. The event will take place as part of the European Utility Week, attended by 8000+ smart energy... - September 20, 2013 - European Utility Week
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Selected for $1 Million DOE Vehicle Technologies Grant Award
Wildcat’s high throughput battery workflow to play key role in development of new electrolytes for silicon anodes. - September 12, 2013 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Wello’s Wave Energy Converter Producing Clean Energy
Finnish wave energy developer, Wello Ltd, has on September the 10th released further test results of the Penguin wave energy converter installed in Orkney, Scotland. The Penguin wave energy converter was redeployed in Orkney in July 2013 after pre-commissioning of the power plant. The Penguin has... - September 12, 2013 - Wello Ltd.
Bethlehem Authority Partners with Rentricity to Finance In-Pipe Hydropower Projects
Rentricity Inc., the in-pipe hydro energy recovery Company, executed a letter of agreement with the Bethlehem Authority in Pennsylvania to explore, finance and develop multiple small, in-pipe hydropower sites within the Authority’s water system. The agreement follows similar agreements with... - September 10, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
European Utility Week 2013: Siemens Solutions Ensure a Grid Ready for the Future
The growing importance amongst the various stakeholders in the utility industry of collaboration, interoperability, shared targets and joint ambitions will be in focus at the upcoming, annual European Utility Week in the Amsterdam RAI from 15-17 October. - September 06, 2013 - European Utility Week
CEO Forum Gathers Utility Heads at EAPIC in Nairobi
Utilities’ challenges of financing power projects - be they generation, transmission or distribution projects, and ways in which this can be mitigated, will be in focus during the CEO Forum at the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) in Nairobi from 10-11 September. The attendance... - September 05, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa
Houston Energy Start-Up Expands to Illinois
Torch Energy Solutions, a boutique energy advisory firm out of Houston, is expanding to Illinois after being certified by the Illinois Commerce Commission. The firm will start serving residents and businesses in the state of Illinois in early September. The company has established relationships... - August 30, 2013 - Torch Energy Solutions
Smart Grids and T&D Industry in Europe Facing Regulatory and Infrastructure Challenges
“Energy utilities may well be amongst the biggest industrial polluters, but they also hold the keys to a clean, green future,” says European Utility Week conference producer Ed Butler. The rapidly evolving power transmission and distribution system and the challenges in incorporating... - August 29, 2013 - European Utility Week
Hydropower Efficiency Act of 2013 Will Ease Rentricity Projects for Water, Wastewater, Irrigation and Industrial Water Operators
On August 9th, the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act (H.R. 267) and the Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act (H.R. 678) were signed into law by President Obama. Both the Senate and House of Representatives passed the bill on January 15, 2013, which was... - August 28, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
GE Highlights Importance of Public and Private Sector Partnerships in Energy Sector at EAPIC in September
“GE is committed to working with public and private sector stakeholders to address the region’s current and future energy challenges. EAPIC offers a platform to engage industry stakeholders on this topic.” This is according to Mr Jay Ireland, GE President and CEO for Africa. GE is... - August 21, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa
Rentricity Wins New Jersey Technology Council Idea & Demo Day Grand Finale 2013
Rentricity Inc., the in-pipe hydro energy recovery Company, was awarded the grand prize at the New Jersey Technology Council (NJTC) Idea and Demo Day Grand Finale. The event took place at CoWerks in Asbury Park, New Jersey on August 8th, 2013. Frank Zammataro, Rentricity President and Co-Founder,... - August 16, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
Lake Cable Gets UL Approval to Produce Additional Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) Cable Offering
Lake Cable proudly announced today that it has added a new level of approval from Underwriters Laboratories for its Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) cable. Building upon Lake Cable’s extensive track record of UL approvals for its PLTC and TC offerings, this RISER rated LSZH cable has become... - August 16, 2013 - Lake Cable
High-Level Government and Industry Support for EAPIC in September in Nairobi
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary in the Energy Ministry, Mr Davis Chirchir, is heading up a top level government and industry contingent who will address and participate at the upcoming East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) in Nairobi from 10-11 September. - August 11, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa
European Utility Week to Focus on How Smart Homes Industry Can Engage Its Customer
Hundreds of representatives of stakeholders in the Smart Homes industry, including utilities, telcos and service & content providers, will gather during the annual European Utility Week in Amsterdam in October to discuss, amongst others, customer engagement and developing a strong business model for the sector. - August 09, 2013 - European Utility Week
Alternative Energy Systems Consulting to Provide Specialized Energy Engineering Services to the Southern California Regional Energy Network
AESC will provide energy efficiency solutions in the Southern California Edison and SoCalGas territories. Alternative Energy Systems Consulting, Inc. (AESC), the trusted leading provider of high quality engineering and management services that enable the rapid deployment of reliable and cost-effective energy solutions, today announced that it has been selected to be added to a pool of firms to provide engineering support services for the Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN) on an as-needed basis. - August 02, 2013 - AESC Inc
EAPIC to Focus on Geothermal Energy Opportunities in East Africa
The upcoming East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) in Nairobi in September will feature a Geothermal Power Summit, providing a dedicated focus on the potential of geothermal energy in the region, the available financing options, specialised technologies and exploration challenges. More... - July 31, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa
FM Generator of Canton, MA Awarded New Jersey Turnpike, Parkway Contract
FM Generator of Canton, MA has received a contract to provide emergency power to all facilities along the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway. - July 25, 2013 - FM Generator
WINAICO Deemed “New King” Among Panels Tested in Winter Conditions
WINAICO’s polycrystalline modules have not only ranked highest among tested competitors like Lightway, Trina, and Panasonic, but have performed with record breaking yield performance in winter conditions with a score of 108.8%. These impressive results confirm that WINAICO high efficiency modules provide considerably higher power than their name-tag, or price tag, suggest. - July 23, 2013 - WINAICO USA
Rentricity Participates in HydroVision International 2013
Al Spinell, Rentricity Co-Founder and Advisor, will participate at the Hydrovision International Conference & Exhibition in Denver, Colorado. The event will take place at the Colorado Convention Center from July 23 – 26. Mr. Spinell will present on Friday, July 26th during the conference... - July 23, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
Excel Learning Center Flips the Switch on New Solar System
Excel Learning Center, a premier childcare facility serving South Jersey, will flip the switch on a brand new solar system at their beautiful six acre Mt. Laurel campus. The 52kW system, designed and installed by the energy experts at Moore Energy, is estimated to cover over fifty percent of the... - July 16, 2013 - Moore Energy LLC
Churches See the Light with uSave LED Upgrades
The latest in commercial buildings to upgrade to become energy efficient and green are places of worship. The latest in LED lighting is saving churches significantly in energy usage as well as preserving older structures and artifacts. - July 11, 2013 - uSave LED
Ultra-Green Inner-City Development Uses Oldcastle Precast Stormwater Management System and Belgard Pavers
Unique stormwater management - rainwater harvesting system and a solar panel array at their new Ultra-Green Inner-City Development known as “Encore Tampa” in Tampa, Florida. - June 30, 2013 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
EAPIC Speaker Jasper Oduor: "There is a Very Bright Light at the End of a Very Short Tunnel"
“The Ethiopia-Kenya Inter-connector and Kenya-Tanzania-Zambia Inter-connector are going to be the projects that will bring power trade to the region. They have been long coming,” says Jasper Oduor, well-respected energy expert in the East African region and former Executive Secretary of... - June 23, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa
European Utility Week Returns to Amsterdam as Europe Moves Towards a Smart Energy Ecosystem
Amsterdam will once again welcome some 8000 utility experts for the annual European Utility Week from 15-17 October at the RAI at what is the largest industry conference and exhibition on the continent. Formerly known as Metering Europe, the newly branded European Utility Week focuses on all... - June 16, 2013 - European Utility Week
Growing Optimism in African Power Market as Africa Energy Forum Starts in Barcelona This Week
Some 800 power professionals, including 11 African ministers, as well as heads of utilities, regulators and international energy companies, will attend the Africa Energy Forum from 18-20 June in Barcelona to address pressing issues concerning Africa’s power sector, including partnerships,... - June 16, 2013 - Africa Energy Forum
EAPIC Returns to Nairobi in September as Region Faces Unique Energy Challenges
Nairobi will welcome more than 500 power professionals from 10-11 September for the 15th edition of the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC). Uganda’s Energy Minister, the Honourable Engineer Irene Muloni, and Mr Mugo Kibati, CEO Kenya Vision 2030, head up a high-level industry expert speaker line-up that will address issues from government, financial and regulatory environments, to generation, transmission and distribution. - June 14, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa
Oldcastle Precast Provides Heavy Duty, Compact Stormwater Detention System for Nashville Fire Station
Oldcastle Precast’s Storm Capture® stormwater management system was chosen and subsequently constructed under the entrance road, since it reduced the detention system width and overall footprint by over 40%, and easily fit under the fire station roadway. - June 08, 2013 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Alpha Features High Security Enclosure for Ultimate Power System Protection
Global power solutions leader, Alpha Technologies, now offers the High Security HP enclosure to provide a tough and durable housing solution for critical power system components and advanced protection against criminal activity and severe weather conditions. The new High Security HP enclosure... - June 04, 2013 - Alpha Technologies
Barcelona to Welcome 800 African Energy and Industry Leaders for Africa Energy Forum in June
“Virtually every corner of Africa will be represented in Barcelona at the Africa Energy Forum,” says Bruno Cockburn, programme director of the 15th edition of the event that is taking place from 18-20 June in Barcelona this year. He adds: “Spain is a huge investor in South... - May 29, 2013 - Africa Energy Forum
Alternative Energy Systems Consulting to Speak at Energy Management Congress West
AESC’s Gerald Gibson to speak on California Energy Commission Project: Agents for Integration of Storage & Renewables. - May 25, 2013 - AESC Inc
Twelve African Energy, Mining and Industry Ministers Confirm Attendance at the Africa Energy Forum in Barcelona in June
African ministers, heads of utilities, regulators and international energy companies will address pressing issues concerning Africa’s power sector at the Africa Energy Forum in Barcelona, 18-20 June. - May 19, 2013 - Africa Energy Forum
ElectraTherm Exceeds 10 Years of Fleet Runtime
The Green Machine fleet spans the globe with 21 commissioned units, the most widely deployed Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technology operating at such low temperatures at this scale. - May 18, 2013 - ElectraTherm, Inc.
Energy Squad ecoInsight Lighting Proposal Tool Creates New Sales Opportunities for Dealers
iPad-based resource Lighting Proposal Tool allows Energy Squad dealers to easily specify, source and create proposals for LED lighting projects. - May 18, 2013 - Energy Squad
AESC Awarded New SMUD Contract
Under this new Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) contract AESC will evaluate, measure and verify energy efficiency savings and demand reductions. - May 13, 2013 - AESC Inc
AMECO Awarded Solar Project at Long Beach Aquatics Center
Local solar company to install solar pool heating system for nonprofit that offers aquatic therapy to the disabled and elderly. - May 11, 2013 - Ameco Solar
Oldcastle Precast Supplies Precast Structure for 1st Pepsi/Muller U.S. Yogurt-Producing Facility
Oldcastle Precast lands large manufacturing plant project under Haskell Construction to deliver the structural precast concrete for construction of a new yogurt facility in the Genesee Valley Agri-Business Park, Batavia, NY. - May 11, 2013 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Panasonic Selects Dynapower to Design & Manufacture a 280 kW Bi-Directional Energy Storage Inverter
Dynapower Company LLC, a Vermont-based leading supplier of power conversion systems, today announced that it was selected by Panasonic Eco Solutions Canada to design and manufacture a 280 kW bi-directional energy storage inverter for use at the British Columbia Institute of Technology [BCIT] in... - May 09, 2013 - Dynapower
Brian Rhees of Oldcastle Precast Elected to Board of ACPA
Brian Rhees, Regional COO of Oldcastle Precast’s Rocky MT/Pacific Group, has been elected to the board of the American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA). The ACPA is a nonprofit organization comprised of manufacturers and providers of products and services related to the concrete pipe industry. - May 03, 2013 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Donna Reuter, President/COO of Oldcastle Precast Building Systems, Retiring After 27 Years
Donna Reuter, President/COO of Oldcastle Precast Building Systems, will retire from the company as of May 2013 after a 27 year career with Oldcastle Precast. Donna has been an instrumental part of the executive team, leading the Building Systems organization and overseeing the team that has... - May 03, 2013 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
GSWP Breaks Off Acquisition Negotiations with PHI Group, Inc.
After year-long talks and apparent inability to fund, GSWP ceases negotiations with PHI Group, Inc, (trading symbol PHIL) and severs ties. - May 02, 2013 - Global Sun Wind & Power Corp
ESA Renewables Executes Three Rooftop O&M Contracts in North Carolina
ESA will begin operating and maintaining three 500kW photovoltaic solar systems in North Carolina. - April 20, 2013 - ESA Renewables
WINAICO Ranks Highest Among Peers in PTC Ratings WSP-260P6 Outperforms Well-Known Competitors
On April 8, 2013, Go Solar California published an updated PTC rating list and out of almost 11,500 eligible modules rated, WINAICO high performance modules have ranked highest among their peers. The WINAICO 250W, 255W and 260W polycrystalline modules have earned PTC ratings of 229.6, 234.3 and 239. - April 19, 2013 - WINAICO USA
Spectikon Corporation Launches Micro GPS Tracking and Retrieving Device
Retrievor, a Spectikon Corporation brand, is an ultra small GPS tracking and retrieving device designed to help parents and pet owners locate their children and loved ones quickly. Measuring only 25 mm (0.98") in diameter and 9 mm (0.35") means you can use Retrievor to track almost anything. - April 19, 2013 - Spectikon Corporation
Artificial Bat Cave Manufactured by Oldcastle Precast – Lebanon, TN Wins 1st Place NPCA AWARD
Oldcastle Precast- Lebanon, TN who built an artificial bat cave for Conservationists deep in the Tennessee woods. - April 18, 2013 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
AESC Hires Additional Resources to Fuel the Next Stage of Growth
Due to client demand, Alternative Energy Systems Consulting, Inc. (AESC), a leading provider of high quality engineering and management services to enable rapid deployment of efficient, cost-effective, reliable and environmentally friendly energy systems, announced today the most recent expansion of AESC’s presence in northern California. The Company has added personnel in the Sacramento and Fresno areas of California. - April 17, 2013 - AESC Inc