Read Top Power and Energy Headlines and Articles from http://powerandenergynews.com en-us http://powerandenergynews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/07/nrx-further-embraces-open-standards-with-the-release-of-nrx-asset-hub-51-106726.htm Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT New Release Focuses on Enabling Data Interoperability and Simplifying Deployments of NRX Asset Hub http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/07/riskwatch-and-kraasecurity-launch-new-managed-service-for-risk-assessments-106466.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT The new Managed Service offered by this partnership dramatically increases the distribution capabilities of the RiskWatch software to clients in all industries for a easy monthly fee. It includes new web-based surveys. http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/07/leed-building-maintenance-management-firm-greenefficient-is-taking-a-stance-on-green-building-compliance-106302.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT GreenEfficient, a well-known LEED building maintenance and management firm with 12 US offices, has long been a business dedicated to changing the way business owners look at sustainable green building operation and maintenance practices. http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/07/polytronics-engineering-ltd-to-address-growing-concern-of-thermal-runaway-across-north-america-106383.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Polytronics Engineering is pleased to announce, the first thermal runaway monitoring device of its kind in North America, the FS3 (Factstar 3). Polytronics has decided to mass produce the product based on market demand. http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/06/baffling-utility-bills-leave-consumers-confused-bemused-and-definitely-not-amused-106053.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Nobody likes household bills, but new research shows consumers have good reason to dread utility bills more than others. http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/06/over-25-morso-castiron-stoves-already-qualified-for-tax-credit-105765.htm Sat, 27 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, with renewable energy provisions that allows the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) to be accessible to bio-mass burning stoves, is a welcomed initiative for Danish cast-iron wood stove manufacturer Morso. http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/06/meeting-the-new-california-water-restrictions-can-be-less-challenging-and-result-in-big-water-and-energy-savings-105737.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Meeting the New California Water Restrictions Can be Less Challenging and Result in Big Water and Energy Savings http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/06/npower-urban-cricket-facility-in-brixton-visited-by-ravi-bopora-and-charlotte-edwards-105180.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT npowers Urban Cricket Facility in Brixton was visited by Ravi Bopora and Charlotte Edwards who got in some extra batting practice ahead of the 2009 Ashes http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/06/texas-school-district-saves-taxpayers-money-northside-isd-the-largest-school-district-in-san-antonio-finds-solution-to-managing-fuel-costs-105242.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT While pumping over 2 million gallons a year can create a huge headache in controlling cost and inventory, NISD found the solution to managing fuel costs while saving taxpayer dollars. They found a Central Texas company, Texas Fleet Fuel, Ltd., to take over their fueling needs. http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/06/household-energy-bills-to-hit-almost-gbp5k-in-10-years-time-105207.htm Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Household energy bills could reach as high as GBP4,733 a year by 2020, nearly four times higher than they are today, according to new research from uSwitch.com. The average household energy bill today is GBP1,243 a year. http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/06/mark-n-cram-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who-104981.htm Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Mark N. Cram celebrates over 30 years in the energy industry http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/06/camille-a-abboud-pe-chp-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-103763.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Camille A. Abboud has proven excellence in all aspects of risk management http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/06/metal-works-and-improvements-of-raleigh-nc-now-certified-as-metalpro-contractors-for-metal-roofing-103803.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Metal Works and Improvements of North Carolina completes MetalPro Contractor Installation Training with Union Corrugating Company http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/06/unitech-services-group-adds-maxair-powered-air-purifying-respirator-to-its-line-of-nuclear-protection-products-103619.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT - The NIOSH-approved system provides superior protection against heat stress or contaminated air; does not require annual fit testing - http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/06/thermafiber-inc-celebrates-its-75th-anniversary-103352.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Providing innovative insulation products, services and solutions since 1934 http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/06/green-breaking-news-blessing-electric-goes-pv-solar-102311.htm Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT What exactly is PV Solar? Photovoltaic, or PV, are electrical devices that convert light into electricity... http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/05/biodiesel-standards-meet-government-requirements-101809.htm Fri, 29 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT SPEX CertiPrep offers Biodiesel Certified Refernce Materials designed to save time and money by eliminating the need to prepare in-house standards. http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/05/fma-congresses-the-light-edges-energy-efficient-fixtures-can-last-up-to-forty-years-101209.htm Sat, 23 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT "You don't get a lot of tire kickers here. You get decision makers here, purchasers that are interested in cutting energy costs and improving the environment. http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/05/fma-international-attendees-find-new-technologies-at-fma-congresses-101211.htm Sat, 23 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT What we're looking for is the best technology has to offer, and we're definitely finding it here and then some." http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/05/environmentalminded-congress-undercutting-nations-most-successful-recycling-effort-101286.htm Fri, 22 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT Automobile Recycling Saving Over 233,000 Barrels of Oil per Day http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/05/on-site-energy-co-inc-is-chosen-by-the-new-york-state-parks-department-as-the-power-supplier-for-the-jones-beach-air-show-2009-100565.htm Sun, 17 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT Saturday, May 23, 2009, On Site Energy Co., Inc. will deploy its generators to one of New York's hottest summer events, the New York Air Show at Jones Beach. http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/05/sism-to-publish-equity-research-on-carbon-friendly-solutions-100473.htm Fri, 15 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT Zurich-based SISM Research today announced the enrollment of environmental-industrial company, Carbon Friendly Solutions, into the SISM equity analytics program. http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/05/russia-indepth-country-ready-to-fight-for-energy-resources-100379.htm Fri, 15 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT Russian Government Predicts Competition for Energy Resources Likely to Spur Military Conflicts on Country's Border; Learn All Sides of the Story from The Russia News Service as the Quest for Arctic Oil Intensifies http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/05/fma-congresses-new-windows-arent-needed-to-conserve-energy-99644.htm Sat, 09 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT "This isn't your typical tradeshow. The one-on-one opportunities are greater here and you're dealing with people where it's not just one building they're worried about, they have a whole portfolio of buildings, so they have a massive concern." http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/05/fma-congresses-can-a-company-save-up-to-30-in-energy-costs-without-having-to-upgrade-equipment-99583.htm Fri, 08 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT "This is our second congress with FMA congresses and this is much better than a traditional tradeshow. We're here with people that are decision makers, that are engaged. This is the best, we don't do tradeshows anymore, this is all we do." http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/05/chicago-lands-four-seasons-heating-and-air-conditioning-is-encouraging-consumers-to-act-on-the-governments-new-economic-stimulus-plan-that-includes-tax-credits-worth-as-much-as-1500-99494.htm Fri, 08 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning serving all of the Chicago land area is encouraging consumers to act on the government's new economic stimulus plan that includes tax credits worth as much as $1,500 for consumers who upgrade their heating and air conditioning system. http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/05/marketing-in-difficult-times-a-golden-opportunity-with-a-press-release-service-99533.htm Thu, 07 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT When the Going Gets Tough, the Smart Get Marketing! http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/05/fma-congresses-the-united-states-navy-is-still-a-buyer-in-tough-economic-times-99281.htm Wed, 06 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT "This event was a great success. We look forward to attending and finding new contractors here in the future. I hope I let these business men and women know that the Navy is open for business." http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/04/best-energy-web-site-of-2009-to-be-named-by-web-marketing-association-in-annual-webaward-competition-98259.htm Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT The Web Marketing Association announces the call for entries for its 13th annual WebAward Competition for Web site development at http://www.TheWebAwards.org. The Web Marketing Association will once again name the Best Energy Web site of 2009. http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/04/npower-health-through-warmth-scheme-celebrates-success-96735.htm Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT npower Health Through Warmth scheme commended in national report for helping nearly 2,000 Vale of Glamorgan residents with cold and damp related illnesses http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/04/npower-disability-sports-awards-celebrates-young-athletes-96793.htm Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT npower Disability Sports Awards celebrate the achievements of disabled athletes at Aston Villa Football Club with local paralympians and the Sports Minister, Gerry Sutcliffe MP http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/04/write2market-public-relations-scores-high-in-client-satisfaction-referrals-96188.htm Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT Survey results are in--Atlanta public relations and content development firm Write2Market continues its history of high client satisfaction, high affordability. http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/04/hays-highlight-oil-and-gas-sector-remains-attractive-option-for-engineers-95991.htm Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT Hays, specialist recruitment company, latest survey reveals demand for qualified engineers in the oil and gas sector remains resilient despite the downturn, with competitive salaries and benefits packages to match http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/04/linatex-releases-new-unvulcanised-rubber-for-hot-bonding-95726.htm Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT Linatex has released Linatex VS - a new unvulcanised natural rubber that will provide the differentiated wear performance that customers have come to expect from Linatex Premium Rubber but with the benefit of being suitable for hot bonding. http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/03/npowers-climate-cops-awards-enterprising-greenagers-93797.htm Sat, 28 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT npower and Fearne Cotton announced the winning schools of the Climate Cops Green SOS competition at a ceremony held at the Science Museum in London http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/03/local-quoter-launch-home-energy-efficiency-guide-93734.htm Sat, 28 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT LocalQuoter.net have launched the first in their series of energy efficiency guides for the home. http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/03/ecoplanet-tv-hosted-by-hugh-downs-producing-a-segment-on-treating-water-precious-during-drought-93542.htm Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT Hosted by Hugh Downs, the new EcoPlanet TV public documentary television series is offering viewers the chance to get a realistic view of various industries and issues. http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/03/commercial-solar-power-silicon-solar-launches-new-commercial-solar-power-installation-company-93188.htm Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT Silicon Solar Inc, a leading solar energy company founded by Adam Farrell, a Cornell University Graduate, and national youth entrepreneur of the year award winner, has launched Intelligent Green Solutions, a subsidiary company dedicated to commercial solar power and commercial energy efficiency. http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/03/luna-road-offers-customizable-solar-road-studs-and-solar-cat-eyes-92319.htm Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT Luna Road, a company that specializes in the design, manufacture, supply and installation of the new high-tech "cat's eyes," now known as Luna Road Lights, launches an extraordinarily wide range of direct customization features and options for their advanced, Eco-friendly road safety technology. http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/03/npower-urges-businesses-to-act-now-in-order-to-profit-from-emissions-reduction-91755.htm Sun, 15 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT Npower has revealed that businesses that make emission reduction a board level priority and embrace new skills can reap the rewards of a low carbon Britain. http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/03/business-trends-tv-hosted-by-mr-hugh-downs-launches-a-new-series-on-stimulating-the-economy-91105.htm Wed, 11 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT Business Trends TV is producing a new series focusing in on educating consumers on the latest financial advances that are surrounding green energy solutions and the economy, as well as other industries. http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/03/the-us-green-building-council-awards-leed-silver-certification-for-green-homebuilding-to-habitat-for-humanitys-vermont-village-91047.htm Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT Fourteen Habitat for Humanity homes in South Los Angeles certified affordable, efficient and environmentally sound by USGBC. http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/03/amp-systems-introduces-mobile-temporary-remote-site-power-generator-alternative-90388.htm Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT AMP Systems has developed and built a mobile generator alternative focused on the remote site industry for temporary mobile backup power. http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/03/breakthrough-management-group-international-hosts-elearning-open-house-march-26th-and-27th-two-days-15-courses-full-access-no-charge-90172.htm Wed, 04 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT Breakthrough Management Group International offers complimentary access to 15 unique eLearning courses in Lean, Six Sigma, Change Management and Innovation. http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/03/npower-launches-little-green-fingers-89658.htm Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT npower has announced the launch of Little Green Fingers, a campaign to help primary school children learn about the potential of renewable energy through the science of gardening. http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/02/luna-road-illuminates-mexico-city-89309.htm Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:00:00 GMT Luna Road, a company that specializes in the design, manufacture, supply and installation of the new high-tech solar powered road studs, illuminates Mexico City. http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/02/rwe-npower-sparks-interest-in-engineering-89290.htm Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:00:00 GMT npower engineering staff help over 50 students take part in npower enthuse day http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/02/the-economic-and-environmental-impact-of-fuel-prices-on-driving-habits-88298.htm Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:00:00 GMT With the ever-present news of the United States' faltering economy, Americans have been looking for ways to save money. Simple changes in driving style, along with a reduction in the amount of driving, have helped numerous motorists ease the expense of driving. http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/02/ecoplanet-tv-announces-a-new-program-on-sustainability-and-green-products-87749.htm Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:00:00 GMT EcoPlanet TV is reaching out to the world with a strong message on the environment surrounding sustainability. EcoPlanet TV announces their new series "Creating a Sustainable World" as part of their 2009 programming. They are highlighting one of their upcoming segments on water conservation. http://powerandenergynews.com/power_and_energy_articles/2009/02/energy-recommerce-emerges-as-leader-in-solar-power-monitoring-over-300-growth-rate-for-2008-87360.htm Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:00:00 GMT Energy Recommerce, Inc. (ERI) has become the solar energy industry's market leader in monitoring and performance management systems, with revenue growth in 2008 exceeding 300%.