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WAPIC to Focus on Nigeria’s Renewable Energy Potential as Clean Power Sector Comes of Age
The renewable energy market in West Africa is coming of age and with the right framework, large and small scale projects are doable. This is according to Dr Afolabi Otitoju, renewable energy expert and consultant for the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE). During the... - October 21, 2015 - Future Energy Nigeria
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at Martine’s Wines - North Bay Wine Importer Turns to Solar, Cuts Power Bill
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 20 kW solar electric system at Martine’s Wines in Novato, CA. An importer and wholesaler of exceptional foreign wines, Martine’s Wines is now utilizing clean solar power and saving thousands in utility fees every year. - October 15, 2015 - SolarCraft
West African Power Industry Awards to Celebrate Region’s Top Professionals and Projects Again
The coveted West African Power Industry Awards boast a brand-new, respected line-up of industry judges this year and the organisers are inviting the industry to nominate their top power professionals and projects. Last year saw the hugely successful launch of the awards which were announced at a... - October 14, 2015 - Future Energy Nigeria
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System for Horicon School District - Sonoma County School Makes the Switch to Solar Power
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 59 kW solar electric system at Horicon Elementary School in Annapolis, CA, near the northern coast of Sonoma County. The new photovoltaic system will offset 99% of their utility grid demand, essentially eliminating their electric bills and saving the school district thousands in utility fees every year. - October 08, 2015 - SolarCraft
New Appointments to Helio Energia Board
Helio Energia Holdings SA ("Helio" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Trevor Graham Crouch (Independent Director) and David M. Mitchell (Executive Director) and have been appointed to the Helio Energia Holdings SA Board of Directors, effective August 4, 2015. Mr... - October 06, 2015 - Helio Energias Renovaveis
Huawei Returns as Diamond Sponsor for the West African Power Industry Convention in Lagos in November
The organisers of the West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC) in November in Lagos have announced that Huawei will return as the exclusive diamond sponsor for the event. Huawei is a well-known global information and telecommunication giant. WAPIC is taking place at the Eko Hotel in Lagos... - October 02, 2015 - Future Energy Nigeria
With the September Deadline Here, greeNEWit Helps Commercial Buildings Navigate Mandatory Benchmarking Policies to Avoid Penalty
greeNEWit Provides Benchmarking and Reporting Services to Improve Performance for Multifamily Properties and Commercial Buildings in Washington D.C. Affected by the New Ordinance - October 01, 2015 - greeNEWit
Solatube® Global Marketing Moves Headquarters to Vancouver, Washington
Solatube Global Marketing, Inc. (SGM), the exclusive licensee for Solatube Tubular Daylighting Devices in Europe, Latin America, Central Asia and the Middle East, has announced it will move is office from Carlsbad, California, to its new headquarters in Vancouver, Washington. According to SGM... - September 27, 2015 - Solatube Global Marketing
Global Efficient Energy Announces New EVP Sales
High Performance Team Builder, Emmitt Summers, Joins Global Efficient Energy - September 23, 2015 - Global Efficient Energy
Miller Bros Solar Participates in 2015 Southern Solar Summit Panel Discussion
Selected as one of four panel participants, MBS leader provides expert input on optimizing solar energy through proper O&M management - September 18, 2015 - Miller Bros Solar
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. Has Delivered a Biodiesel Plant to the Grand Bahama Power Company
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has completed a B-500 Biodiesel plant sale to the Grand Bahama Power Company, Bahamas. The Biodiesel production equipment will be used to demonstrate Green Fuel technology and produce Biodiesel for the Bahamas. - September 18, 2015 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
Xylem Announces Partnership with Rentricity for Hydroelectric Energy Generation
New technology turns waste energy from water pressure into electricity. - September 15, 2015 - Rentricity Inc.
SunSpec Alliance Receives California Grant to Study and Deploy Communication Standards for Smart Solar Plus Storage with SolarCity
The SunSpec Alliance today announced with SolarCity that it has signed a final grant agreement and received a $2 million grant award from the California Energy Commission (CEC), plus another $2 million in match funding from industry partners. The total of $4 million will fund a study and field demonstration to investigate the application of interoperable smart inverters, solar PV, and storage to enhance grid stability. - September 12, 2015 - SunSpec.org
Record Breaking Year of Growth for East African Power Industry Convention in Nairobi
The 17th edition of the East African Power Industry Convention or EAPIC that took place in Nairobi last month more than doubled its attendance numbers and proved again why it is the longest running power show in the region. “We offered several new features to EAPIC this year, including a new... - September 12, 2015 - Future Energy East Africa
SolarCraft Warns Homeowners, It Pays to Own Your Solar Panels, Not Lease Them; Take Ownership of Your Solar Power, Don’t Rent It
The solar lease has made going solar possible for many Americans, but many are unaware of the long-term implications of the financial structure for homeowners and the industry. Giving up ownership means giving up a big share of the profits of going solar, and it means more expensive solar for homeowners. - September 09, 2015 - SolarCraft
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) Announces New Incentives Program for Fleet Propane Conversions
Chino, CA fleet propane conversions company Green Alternative Systems (GAS) has announced Ohio has reintroduced their incentives program which rebates companies that undergo industrial gas to CNG conversions. Ohio Staterep David Hall said - September 04, 2015 - Green Alternative Systems
Green Alternative Systems Announces Public Fueling Station Opened by TruStar in Houston
Industrial CNG conversion specialist Green Alternative Systems (GAS) have announced that more fueling stations will be popping up across the United States in order to to make industrial CNG conversions well worth the investment for fleet-based businesses. - September 04, 2015 - Green Alternative Systems
RVE.SOL’s Patent-Pending Award and Recent Investment Round Aims to Launch "Minigrids" Into the Mainstream
Social Enterprise RVE.SOL is awarded worldwide patent-pending status for its unique solution KUDURA, with further foreign investment backing the idea of minigrids and signaling the industry to change its approach to sustainable development. - September 03, 2015 - RVE.SOL
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Power Endorses the West African Power Industry Convention as Forum Returns to Lagos in November
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Power has enthusiastically endorsed the West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC), taking place at the Eko Hotel in Lagos from 24-25 November. Nigeria’s Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Power, Ambassador Dr Godknows B. Igali, says, “The... - September 02, 2015 - Future Energy Nigeria
Leading Sustainability Firm, greeNEWit, Offers Assistance Implementing the New HUD Utility Allowance Methodology Requirements
New HUD Utility Allowance Requirements Present an Opportunity for Multifamily Properties to Maximize Rental Income. - September 01, 2015 - greeNEWit
A-Round Initial Closing and Pricing for Helio Energia Announced
Helio Energia Holdings SA, and its Brazilian affiliate, Helio Projetos em Energia Renovavel Ltda ("Helio" or the "Company"), a Brazilian solar services provider that develops and finances solar systems for commercial and industrial customers, is pleased to announce it has... - August 31, 2015 - Helio Energias Renovaveis
KenGen Scores Double Win at the East African Power Industry Awards in Nairobi
The Kenya Electricity Generating Company or KenGen scored a double win at the inaugural East African Power Industry Awards in Nairobi on Thursday evening when the utility won the Outstanding Clean Power Award and also took top place in the Excellence in Power Generation category. Other popular... - August 30, 2015 - Future Energy East Africa
Large, High-Level South African Electro-Technical Delegation at EAPIC Energy Forum in Nairobi This Week
The South African Electrotechnical Export Council (SAEEC) will be leading a delegation of 25 companies to the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) in Nairobi this week. This is more than double the number of companies that the SAEEC led to EAPIC last year and was made possible by the... - August 27, 2015 - Future Energy East Africa
Solar Energy Industry Adding Middle-Class Jobs to Colorado's Economy, Says EcoMark Solar
Denver-based EcoMark Solar is adding staff along Colorado's Front Range. - August 26, 2015 - EcoMark Solar
Formation of Brazilian Solar Company Announced - Helio Energia Holdings SA
Helio Energia Holdings SA, and its Brazilian affiliate, Helio Projetos em Energia Renovavel Ltda ("Helio" or the "Company"), a Brazilian solar services provider that develops and finances solar systems for commercial and industrial customers, is pleased to announce the formation... - August 21, 2015 - Helio Energias Renovaveis
Gulf Bay Consulting Applauds Indian Government Decisions Regarding Biodiesel
With the rapid growth of global biodiesel consumption, emerging market countries like India are paving the way for higher usage of sustainable fuels. According to a recent report published by Economic Times, India is set to allow 100% Biodiesel for vehicles. This decision will pave the way for the... - August 20, 2015 - Gulf Bay Consulting, LLC
National Solar and Imani Energy Form Alliance for Distributed Generation
National Solar and Imani Energy, Inc. for alliance that leverages National Solar's financing capabilities and Imani Energy's institutional and community networks to increase the adoption of solar in developing markets. - August 15, 2015 - Imani Energy. Inc.
Finalists Announced for East African Power Industry Awards in Nairobi
Former Kenyan Permanent Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, Patrick Nyoike, the Ugandan Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Irene Nafuna-Muloni, the Turkana Lake Wind Project in Kenya and Rwanda’s Agahozo Shalom Youth Village are just some of the top achieving finalists in this... - August 13, 2015 - Future Energy East Africa
SunLight General Capital Breaks Ground on New Solar Project in Westminster, MA
SunLight General Capital, a NYC-based solar finance and development company, recently broke ground on a new solar energy system in Westminster, MA. The system will provide cheap, clean energy to local school districts and other municipal entities. - August 11, 2015 - SunLight General Capital
Clean Solar Ranks High on the 2015 Solar Power World Top US Solar Contractors List
Clean Solar ranked in the Solar Power World Top Solar Contractors list for another year and 2nd for most MW installed for Bay Area residential installers. - August 09, 2015 - Clean Solar
South Sudan’s Minister of Electricity, Dams, Irrigation & Water Resources, Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba, to Deliver Keynote at EAPIC in Nairobi
“As a new nation, South Sudan will be proud to demonstrate to this upcoming regional conference of East African Power Industry that we have abundant energy resources which can be tapped for the common good and development” – so says the Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba, Minister of... - August 09, 2015 - Future Energy East Africa
Clark Promoted to COO for EcoMark Solar
Leila Clark has been promoted from director of operations to chief operations officer for Denver-based EcoMark Solar. She joined the rapidly-expanding company in 2012 and also served as operations manager for the company. “I am very passionate about expanding the adoption of solar energy and... - August 06, 2015 - EcoMark Solar
EcoMark Solar Expanding Installation Staff to Meet Consumer Demand
Colorado ranks in the Top 10 state for solar installation during the first quarter of 2015. - August 01, 2015 - EcoMark Solar
Ecobank Disburses CBN’s N50 Million Facility to Boost SMEFunds’ Clean Energy Innovations
Today, SMEFunds, Africa’s foremost Social Enterprise based in Nigeria is first to receive N50 million (approx. $300,000) from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) through Ecobank Ltd. into its Cellulosic Bio Ethanol Gel for Clean Cook Stoves and Pay-As-You-Go Solar Smart Mini-Grid Electricity... - July 29, 2015 - SMEFunds
East Africa’s Top Utility Projects and Power Professionals Honoured at EAPIC in Nairobi in August
Leading projects and people in the East African power industry will be honoured at the inaugural East African Power Industry Awards taking place as part of the upcoming East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) on 27 August in Nairobi. - July 26, 2015 - Future Energy East Africa
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) Announce Savings on Compressed Natural Gas
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) has announced fleet conversion to propane offers a number of savings to fleet managers and business owners including saving fuel. Fleet conversion to propane provides a significant reduce in spending than traditional fossil fuels such as gasoline and propane. It also reduces costs in maintenance and repairs due to the cleaner burning fuel source being more gentle on the vehicle. - July 24, 2015 - Green Alternative Systems
Greco Solar Introduces Integrated Solar LED Lights
Greco Green Energy Co., Ltd. (the Company) announced that it is going to introduce an innovative high-tech solar powered LED light to the market, the ‘all-in-one integrated solar LED light’. The company’s all-in-one integrated solar LED lights, ranging from 5 watt to 60 watt, are... - July 24, 2015 - Greco Green Energy Co.,Ltd.
SolarPA's NanoCoat Now on Kickstarter
Nanomaterial spray-on coating increases output of solar panels 15%. - July 24, 2015 - The Information Network
Sammons Enterprises, Inc. Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Dallas-based, Sammons Enterprises, Inc. promotes Vice President and Treasurer, Pam Doeppe, to chief Financial Officer. - July 23, 2015 - Sammons Enterprises
Briggs International Appoints New President and Chief Executive Officer
International materials handling equipment distributor, Briggs International has appointed Darron Ash President and Chief Executive Officer. Ash was previously chief financial officer for Sammons Enterprises, Inc., the holding company for Briggs International. “Our Briggs businesses continue... - July 22, 2015 - Sammons Enterprises
EMS Chosen as EHS Commissioning Consultants for GAJ's Latest Project
Energy Management Services (EMS) is set to work with Godwin Austin Johnson (GAJ) as EHS Green Building Commissioning Consultants for their latest project, Serenia Residences on the Palm Jumeirah Crescent. EMS’ strong reputation in the region ensures they are leading energy consultants in the... - July 17, 2015 - EMS
EAPIC's Clean Power East Africa to Show Region’s Renewable Energy Potential in Nairobi in August
“Project developers, funders, support organisations and others are not interacting enough to reap the synergies possible in the clean power market in East Africa,” says Wim Jonker Klunne, renewable energy expert and the conference chairman of the inaugural Clean Power East Africa... - July 16, 2015 - Future Energy East Africa
EcoMark Solar Expands Into Colorado Springs
The Denver-based solar energy firm is partnering with local companies for installations. - July 02, 2015 - EcoMark Solar
EcoMark Solar Expands Into Northern Colorado
Denver-based firm now services customers along the Front Range, from Colorado Springs to Fort Collins. - June 28, 2015 - EcoMark Solar
Tim Daly Takes the Reins as Eastern Regional Sales Manager
The Greensleeves’ team is pleased to announce the newest addition to their sales team, Tim Daly, as the Eastern Regional Sales Manager. Daly’s primary roles will be driving regional sales strategies to generate demand and achieve revenue objectives as well as training and supporting... - June 20, 2015 - Greensleeves LLC
SolarCraft Helps Redwood Credit Union Save Energy & Money
North Bay Credit Union Makes the Switch to Solar Power. - June 19, 2015 - SolarCraft
Pope Francis to Speak Out on Climate Change During 24-Hour Global Climathon
A 24-hour global Climathon is set to coincide with the much anticipated environmental encyclical by Pope Francis on 18 June. The hackathon-style event will bring together citizens across six continents to find local climate change solutions. - June 17, 2015 - Climate-KIC
New Webinar Explores "Untapped" Financial Benefits for NYC Building Owners
EE Reports, a national provider of unbiased energy efficiency solutions, announced today it will host a live, complimentary webinar titled, “Huge ‘Untapped’ Financial Benefits Exclusively For NYC Building Owners,” on Tuesday, June 30, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Eastern Time. - June 17, 2015 - EE Reports
SolarCraft Earns Gold as a North Bay Green Business
North Bay Biz awards the North Bay’s Best. - June 17, 2015 - SolarCraft
Rentricity to Push Further Into Irrigation In-Pipe Hydro Market
Richmond Irrigation Company of Utah to develop Flow-to-Wire system to improve energy efficiency. - June 15, 2015 - Rentricity Inc.