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Dubai World forms Dubai Natural Resources World
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates-(Business Wire)-October 5, 2008 - In response to tremendous growth opportunities in global natural resources business sector, Dubai World today announced the formation of a new business unit, Dubai Natural Resources World, designed to explore new long-term investment...
MidAmerican and Constellation Energy Make Regulatory Filings Related to MidAmerican's Merger with Constellation Energy
DES MOINES, Iowa & BALTIMORE-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company and Constellation Energy (NYSE: CEG) today announced they have made regulatory filings with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) related to...
ADA-ES to Host Conference Call Regarding Joint Venture with Energy Capital Partners
LITTLETON, Colo.-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - ADA-ES, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADES) announced today that it will be hosting a conference call on Monday, October 6, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss the details of its recently announced transactions with Energy Capital Partners I, LP and its affiliated...
NuStar Energy L.P. and NuStar GP Holdings, LLC To Announce Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Results October 23, 2008
SAN ANTONIO-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - NuStar Energy L.P. (NYSE:NS) and NuStar GP Holdings, LLC (NYSE:NSH) today announced that they will host a joint conference call Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. CT to discuss the third quarter 2008 earnings results, which will be released earlier...
Detectent Named as Finalist for 2008 Platts Global Energy Rising Star Award
ESCONDIDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Detectent, Inc. is pleased to announce their selection as finalist for the Platts Rising Star Award. Platts revealed their Global Energy Awards finalists in late September. Detectent is one of 11 companies in the running for the Rising Star...
Fitch Affirms PAE LLC's Foreign Currency IDR at 'BB'; Outlook Stable
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Foreign Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and the Local Currency IDR for Pan American Energy LLC (PAE LLC) at 'BB' and 'BB+', respectively. Also, PAE LLC's senior unsecured debt was affirmed at 'BB'. Approximately $350...
PennFuture, Bipartisan Group of Legislators and Business Leaders to Call for Immediate Passage of Vibrant Energy Savings Plan to Give Pennsylvania's Families and Businesses Relief from Spiraling Electricity Bills
HARRISBURG, Pa.-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future: -0- *T How do you spell relief? HB 2200 —————————————————- In-Person Press Conference Monday, October 6, 2008...
With Colder Weather Approaching, PECO Advises Homeowners to Test Heaters Soon
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Before overnight temperatures dip into the 30s for the first time, PECO advises area homeowners to turn on their heaters and test the system to avoid any operating issues when it's really needed. PECO said the utility and HVAC contractors experience a...
New Jersey Natural Gas Base Rate and Other Adjustments Approved
WALL, N.J.-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) today announced that it has received approval from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to adjust its base rates and the Basic Gas Supply Service (BGSS) charge effective October 3, 2008. The total impact of these...
The Reaves Utility Income Fund Announces Regular Monthly Dividend of $0.115 Per Share
DENVER-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - The Reaves Utility Income Fund (AMEX: UTG) today announced the next three monthly dividends at a rate of $0.115 per common share per month, unchanged from the per share rate paid for the previous quarter. The dividend represents an annualized yield of 8.2...
America's Gasoline Shortage is a Bigger Threat Than Wall Street Crisis, and Much Harder to Bail Out, Matt Simmons Tells World Energy
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - "Congress should realize we have two diseases crippling America today," warned Matthew R. Simmons, Chairman of Simmons & Company International. "While the financial crisis is like asthma or tuberculosis to the economy, a gasoline supply crisis could be...
Video Display Corporation Engineering Teams Drive Innovative Wind Turbine for Off-grid Power Generation at Commercial Sites
TUCKER, Ga.-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Engineering teams from Video Display Corporation (NASDAQ:VIDE) subsidiary companies, Z-AXIS, Inc. (www.zaxis.net) and Lexel Imaging (www.lexelimaging.com), played a key role in the recent successful pilot launch of Wind Energy Corporation's innovative...
Pax Joins Megger Group to Expand Transformer Test Product Line
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Megger Group has announced that it is to acquire Pax Diagnostics of Sweden. Pax transformer testing and insulation diagnostics products will be a strong addition to the Megger range of test instruments for the power industry. The Pax IDAX range of...
Thorium Power Hails Legislative Breakthroughs
MCLEAN, Va.-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Over the last three days, the U.S. Senate approved the landmark US-India Civilian Nuclear Cooperation Agreement and Senators Hatch and Reid introduced the "Thorium Energy Independence and Security Act of 2008." The former opens the way for U.S. companies...
Significant Battery-Related Offerings - Including Pioneering Rechargeable Battery Patent and 1800Battery Brand - For Sale at Ocean Tomo's October 30th Auction in Chicago
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Ocean Tomo Auctions, LLC today announced it will offer for sale in its upcoming Live Intellectual Property Auction some unique and rarely available assets pertinent to the battery industry. Being sold as Lots 47j and 71 respectively, they include the...
NMI (Non-Manufacturing Index) at 50.2%; September Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R); Business Activity Index at 52.1%; New Orders Index at 50.8%; Employment Index at 44.2%
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in September, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R). The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM, chair of the...
URS Joint Venture Awarded Contract by Entergy Operations
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - URS Corporation (NYSE: URS) today announced that SGT LLC, a 50-50 joint venture between URS' Washington Division and AREVA NP Inc., has been awarded a contract by Entergy Operations, Inc. to provide project management, engineering and construction...
FPL Group Announces Date for Release of Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results
JUNO BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - FPL Group, Inc. (NYSE:FPL) today announced that it plans to report third quarter 2008 financial results in a press release to be issued before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, Oct. 27. In conjunction with the issuance of the...
Fuel Tech Completes Its Acquisition of Tackticks and FlowTack
WARRENVILLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Fuel Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTEK) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Durham, North Carolina-based Tackticks, LLC and FlowTack, LLC for a total cash consideration of $4 million. Additional...
Portland General Electric Schedules Earnings Release and Conference Call for Thursday, October 30
PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Portland General Electric Company (NYSE:POR) announced today that it will host an analyst conference call and webcast at 5 p.m. EDT on Thursday, Oct. 30, to review its third-quarter 2008 financial results. The conference call will be hosted by Peggy...
Low Storage Levels Cause Metropolitan to Suspend Public Boat Launches at Diamond Valley Lake After Oct. 13
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Clearly demonstrating the need for water conservation throughout Southern California due to the statewide drought and supply challenges, Metropolitan Water District announced plans today to indefinitely suspend private boat launches at the region's...
Thorium Power Welcomes the Introduction of the Thorium Energy Independence and Security Act
MCLEAN, Va.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Thorium Power, Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board:THPW), the leading developer of non-proliferative nuclear fuel technology and provider of comprehensive advisory services for emerging nuclear programs, today welcomed the actions of Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT...
Allegheny Energy Announces Leadership Changes
GREENSBURG, Pa.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Allegheny Energy, Inc. (NYSE: AYE) today announced that Philip L. Goulding is resigning as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective October 13, when his current employment contract expires. Mr. Goulding will continue his employment...
Capstone Announces New Distributor Agreement for Vietnam
CHATSWORTH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Capstone Turbine Corporation (www.microturbine.com) (NASDAQ:CPST), the world's leading clean technology manufacturer of microturbine energy systems, today announced the signing of a new Distributor Agreement with Toan Thang Ltd. (www.toanthang.vn...
Orange County Water District and Orange County Sanitation District Named Winners of 'Toshiba Green Innovation Award'
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and Toshiba America, Inc. extend their congratulations to the Orange County Water District (OCWD) and Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD), winners of the "Toshiba Green Innovation Award" for their jointly...
MDU Resources Announces Webcast of Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call
BISMARCK, N.D.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE:MDU) will webcast its third quarter 2008 earnings release conference call October 31 following the release of its results. Presenting the earnings results and guidance will be MDU Resources' Chief Executive Officer...
Sempra Utilities Implement FAR; SoCal Citygate Index Debuts
DULLES, Va.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Sempra Energy's utility overhaul of the Southern California natural gas transmission pipeline and storage system with its new firm access rights (FAR) was implemented late last month. And while experts agree that it will take several months for the...
SCANA Corporation to Announce 3rd Quarter 2008 Financial Results on October 30, 2008
COLUMBIA, S.C.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - SCANA Corporation (NYSE:SCG) will release its third quarter 2008 earnings on Thursday, October 30, 2008, before the market opens. SCANA's management will discuss those results as well as provide an update on their new nuclear program in a conference...
PSE Customers Reach Solar-Power Milestones
BELLEVUE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - In advance of the American Solar Energy Society's (ASES) national solar tour this Saturday, Oct. 4, Puget Sound Energy today announced that its customers are generating the greatest amount of solar energy to date and receiving the highest level of...
Allegheny Energy Announces Dividend
GREENSBURG, Pa.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - The Board of Directors of Allegheny Energy, Inc. (NYSE: AYE) today authorized a cash dividend of $0.15 per outstanding share of the company's common stock. The dividend is payable December 29, 2008, to shareholders of record at the close of...
Fitch Assigns Ratings to PNM Resources and Subsidiaries; Outlook Stable
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Fitch has assigned Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) of 'BB' for PNM Resources (PNMR) and its primary operating utility subsidiary, Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM). Fitch has also assigned an IDR of 'BB+' to Texas New Mexico Power Company (TNMP) and...
IEEE and Korea Electric Association Sign Memorandum of Understanding
PISCATAWAY, N.J.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) and the Korea Electric Association (KEA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in order to share knowledge of each group's standards development activities, avoid technical duplication whenever...
US Farmers To Get Second Life From Wind Turbines
PLYMOUTH, Mass.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - How 'green' can you get? How about a program that recycles wind turbines and sells them to farmers? It's called the 'Ultimate Recycling Project' by one Massachusetts-based company which is working to refurbish and find new homes on farms across the...
Pinn Bros. Fine Homes is Unveiling Nation's Largest 100% Solar Master-Planned Community, Wednesday, Oct. 8th
-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - OCR Solar & Roofing: -0- *T WHAT: Pinn Bros. Fine Homes is making history by building the nation's largest solar powered master-planned community, located in Brentwood, Calif. Palmilla is projected to exceed state energy efficiency standards by 35 percent and...
I Power and US Innovations Complete Feasibility Demonstration of Engine Operation on Pyrolytic Generated Hydrocarbon Gas for Energy
ANDERSON, Ind.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - I Power Energy Systems and US Innovation Group announced the successful demonstration and operation of a modified internal combustion engine powered by gaseous hydrocarbons generated from waste material using a pyrolytic thermal conversion process...
ITT to Provide Pumping Systems for Polysilicon Plant in China
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - ITT Corporation (NYSE: ITT) today announced that it has received a series of contracts through Fluor China, the contractor responsible for the engineering, procurement, consultation and project management of the Jiangxi LDK Solar Polysilicon...
GSE Systems Announces Over $5.0 million of New Work in the Non Nuclear Power Plant Simulation Sector
BALTIMORE-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - GSE Systems, Inc. (GSE) (Amex:GVP), a leading global provider of real-time simulation and training solutions to the power, process, manufacturing and Government sectors, announced the recent award of over $5.0 million in new work for both new and...
Ingalls Health System Achieves Green Energy Savings, Reduces Carbon Footprint
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Ingalls Health System has taken a significant step towards reducing its carbon footprint, achieving an estimated 3,433-ton reduction of carbon dioxide, a significant greenhouse gas, from the purchase of 5 percent of its electricity from renewable, or...
SJI Announces Highlights of Investor Presentation
FOLSOM, N.J.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - South Jersey Industries (NYSE:SJI) webcasted a presentation given to industry analysts on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 in Atlantic City, NJ. The company's presentation provided an update on SJI's activities and outlook for the future. Key points from...
Constellation Energy Announces New Solution for Businesses to Track and Mitigate Environmental Impacts
BALTIMORE-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Constellation Energy (NYSE:CEG) today announced that its subsidiary, Constellation NewEnergy, will offer a Carbon Footprint Solution to help commercial, industrial and institutional customers throughout North America manage their greenhouse gas (GHG...
Nodal Exchange and LCH.Clearnet to Sponsor 2008 Platts The Nodal Trader Conference
WASHINGTON & LONDON-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Nodal Exchange, the first marketplace to use a locational (nodal) market for forward power trading, and LCH.Clearnet, the leading independent clearing house, announced today they will be the Principal Sponsors for Platts The Nodal Trader...
National Grid Announces Plan for New Solar Energy Program in Massachusetts
WALTHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - National Grid today announced that it has made an informational filing with the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities its plan to develop and own new solar generation in the Commonwealth. The company is the first in Massachusetts to present its...
Thorium Power Welcomes Congressional Action to Approve Civilian Nuclear Power Agreement with India
MCLEAN, Va.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Thorium Power, Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: THPW), the leading developer of non-proliferative nuclear fuel technology and provider of comprehensive advisory services for emerging nuclear programs, today welcomed the bipartisan action by the Congress of...
State of Vermont Partners with EnerNOC for Demand Response
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - EnerNOC, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENOC), a leading developer and provider of clean and intelligent energy solutions, announced today that the State of Vermont has selected EnerNOC as its preferred demand response provider. The contract will allow EnerNOC to enable and...
The Athenian School Shows Solar Smarts with Tioga Energy, REC Solar
DANVILLE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - The Athenian School in Danville will soon be using renewable electricity harvested from the sun to meet half of its annual energy needs. Today the School announced plans for a new 220-kilowatt (kW) photovoltaic project, which will be installed by...
Oncor Brings Energy Efficiency Bingo to the State Fair
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Oncor's Take a Load Off, Texas(SM) program is putting a new twist on an old favorite at the State Fair of Texas with Energy Efficiency Booth Bingo, which will give fair-goers on Senior Days the opportunity to learn steps they can take to make their homes more...
Atmos Energy Makes $2 Million Available to Help Low-Income and Senior Citizens
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE: ATO) has unveiled a new consumer program, called Keeping the Warmth, that will provide $2 million for qualifying low-income and senior-citizen customers in North, Central and East Texas to help conserve energy and increase...
Utilities Go Green: Worldwide Utility Solar Market Shares, Forecasts, and Strategies, 2008-2014 Features the Social Responsibility Strategy's Adopted by Top Firms
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Research and Markets are typically greater than 100 kW in power output and grow in capacity to well over 1 MW. Both Germany and Canada have announced solar farm power plants that will be sized at 40 MW. PV module price decreases continue to drive...
Capstone C1000 Sales Exceed Management's Expectation
CHATSWORTH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Capstone Turbine Corporation (www.microturbine.com) (NASDAQ:CPST), the world's leading clean technology manufacturer of microturbine energy systems, today announced that it received additional orders for 10 megawatts of C1000 systems. This...
Ocean Power Technologies Wins New $2M Award from US Department of Energy
PENNINGTON, N.J.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPTT and London Stock Exchange AIM: OPT) ("OPT" or the "Company") today announces that it has received a US$2.0 million award from the US Department of Energy (DoE), in support of OPT's wave power project in...
MidAmerican Merger with Constellation Energy Advances with Conclusion of 14-Day Due Diligence
DES MOINES, Iowa & BALTIMORE-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company and Constellation Energy (NYSE: CEG) today announced that MidAmerican has completed its 14-day due diligence of Constellation Energy's retail and wholesale businesses, including trading records...
International Utility Consortium Begins Tests on Fuel Cell System for Home Heat & Power
WESTWOOD, Mass.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Fuel cell developer Acumentrics Corporation and European heating appliance market leader Merloni Termosanitari (MTS) Group have formed a consortium with major European and North American utilities to demonstrate and field trial a residential solid...
Calpine Draws $725 Million Under Its Master Credit Agreement
HOUSTON & SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Calpine Corporation (NYSE:CPN) announced today it is drawing approximately $725 million under its $1 billion Senior Secured Revolving Facility under its Exit Financing, which expires on March 29, 2014. "This draw is a proactive...
Itron Releases Information Related to Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI), today released information regarding its 2.50% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2026 ("Notes"). According to their terms, the Notes are convertible into cash and common stock when the closing price of Itron...
NV Energy Receives PUCN Approval for Construction of Harry Allen Generating Plant and Acquisition of Bighorn Power Facility
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - NV Energy, a Sierra Pacific Resources (NYSE: SRP) company, today received approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) to construct a new 484-megawatt (MW) natural gas combined cycle electric generating plant at its Harry Allen Generating...
NW Natural Increases Dividend for 53rd Consecutive Year
PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - The Board of Directors of Northwest Natural Gas Company (NYSE:NWN), dba NW Natural, has increased the quarterly dividend on the company's common stock to 39.5 cents from 37.5 cents per share, an increase of 5.3 percent. The dividends will be paid...
Columbia Gas of Maryland Requests Distribution Rate Adjustment
CANONSBURG, Pa.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - After 10 years without a distribution rate change, Columbia Gas of Maryland today filed for an adjustment with the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC). The proposed request reflects increased costs of providing service, including the company's...
PSE Customers Poised to Receive 3 Percent Electric Rate Cut
BELLEVUE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Puget Sound Energy (utility subsidiary of Puget Energy (NYSE:PSD)) residential electric customers could see a 3 percent rate cut as early as Nov. 1 if the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) approves a request filed today by...
Abengoa Solar Is Awarded Two R&D Contracts by the U.S. Department of Energy
DENVER-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Abengoa Solar announces the award of two research and development projects in the field of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) by the U.S. Department of Energy that total over $14 million. The goal of the DOE R&D program, working in collaboration with partners...
Vice Presidential Debate: Representatives Representing Coal-Fueled Electricity Industry Available for Comment On-Site During Thursday's Event
ALEXANDRIA, Va.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Representatives from the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) will be on-site at the St. Louis vice presidential debate to promote the importance of coal-based electricity to the overall energy, environmental and economic security of...
Puget Sound Energy Prepares for Upcoming Winter
BELLEVUE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - With today's Pacific Northwest winter weather outlook classified as "neutral by the National Weather Service," Puget Sound Energy isn't taking any chances. The utility is gearing up to meet the worst possible winter weather challenges with rapid...
PowerSecure to Participate in the Maxim Group Growth Conference
WAKE FOREST, N.C.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - PowerSecure International, Inc. (Nasdaq: POWR) will present at the Maxim Group Growth Conference on Tuesday, October 7, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. EDT, at The Grand Hyatt, New York, NY. The presentation will include a discussion of the Company's...
Renewable Biopower an Engine for Economic Growth on "Main Street" - Key is Congressional Action
PORTLAND, Maine-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - USA Biomass, the nation's leading association of biopower companies, urges our national leaders to enact a package of tax incentives designed to promote clean, renewable energy from power plants using biomass fuels — such as wood chips...
Capital City Energy Group Appoints New President
COLUMBUS, Ohio-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Daniel R. Coffee was recently named as President of Capital City Energy Group, Inc. (OTCBB:CETG). As President, Coffee provides the leadership necessary to position the company at the forefront of the oil & natural gas industry. Coffee joined...
CLARCOR Announces 12.5% Dividend Increase and Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
FRANKLIN, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - The CLARCOR Inc. (NYSE:CLC) Board of Directors at the September 29, 2008 board meeting declared an increase in the regular quarterly dividend from $0.08 per share to $0.09 per share. This increase raises the annual rate from $0.32 per share to...
UGI Affiliate Acquires PPL Gas Utilities
VALLEY FORGE, Pa.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - UGI Corporation (NYSE:UGI), announced that UGI Utilities, Inc., its Pennsylvania natural gas and electric utility, has acquired the stock of PPL Gas Utilities Corporation, the natural gas utility of PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) and its wholly...
Black & Veatch Report Outlines Issues Faced by U.S. Utility Industry During Period of Financial Uncertainty
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - A newly released Black & Veatch analysis addresses issues faced by U.S. electric and natural gas utilities in light of the country's financial uncertainties. A special edition of Black & Veatch's Energy Strategies newsletter...
Tesoro Corporation to Release Third Quarter Results
SAN ANTONIO-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Tesoro Corporation (NYSE:TSO) announced today that it will release earnings for the third quarter of 2008 on Wednesday evening, October 29, 2008. The Company will broadcast, live, its conference call with analysts regarding third quarter 2008 results and...
Restaurants Should Go Green to Save Money and Attract Customers, Says Green Architect Marc Geftman of TurnKey Concepts
LAKE WORTH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Sustainable restaurant design - what is it and why should consumers and restaurateurs take a serious look? South Florida-based architect and designer Marc Geftman of TurnKey Concepts says, "Going green saves energy, money and the planet." Geftman...
Shaw to Present at Johnson Rice Energy Infrastructure Investments Conference
BATON ROUGE, La.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - The Shaw Group Inc. (NYSE: SGR) announced today that Brian K. Ferraioli, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will give a presentation covering Shaw's business and operations at the Johnson Rice Energy Infrastructure Investments...
National Restaurant Company Launches "Green" Development
DENVER-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Chipotle Mexican Grill, known as the leader in making high-end dining and top quality ingredients available to everyone, is now leading the charge on more environmentally responsible building designs. Chipotle will open a "green" restaurant in Gurnee...
High Country Energy Closes the Nation's First Intrastate Public Offering for a Wind Project
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - High Country Energy, LLC, along with its manager National Wind, LLC, announces today the completion of the nation's first intrastate public offering in connection with the development of a wind project. The offering, officially filed in May of 2008...
Bruce Russell Joins Encore Networks as Vice President of Business Development, Utilities Industry
DULLES, Va.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Encore Networks today announced the appointment of Bruce Russell to the position of Vice President of Business Development, Utilities Industry. Mr. Russell, formerly with the Tennessee Valley Authority, brings to Encore more than 28 years of diverse...
Great River Energy Headquarters Awarded Platinum LEED(R) Certification
MAPLE GROVE, Minn.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - The U.S. Green Building Council announced today that it has awarded the Great River Energy headquarters building Platinum LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. The award is the highest designation available to...
Xcel Energy 3rd Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - On Thursday, October 23, 2008, Xcel Energy (NYSE:XEL) will host a conference call to review third quarter financial results. Earnings will be released prior to the opening of trading. The call will begin at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. To participate in the...
Apogee Interactive Presents ACE Awards to Energy Utilities for Best Practices on the Web
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Apogee Interactive, the leader in online solutions for the energy industry, has recognized 11 utilities for best practices in Web-based customer service and energy efficiency programs at its 15th annual conference. The software company presented its...
J. Ray McDermott Wins Vietnamese Engineering, Procurement, and Installation Contract
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - McDermott International, Inc. (NYSE:MDR) ("McDermott") announced today that a subsidiary of J. Ray McDermott, S.A. ("J. Ray") was recently awarded a subcontract by PTSC Mechanical & Construction Company Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Petroleum...
Greentech Media and the Prometheus Institute Announce Greentech Innovations: End-to-End Electricity Conference
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Greentech Media Inc., an online media company, and the Prometheus Institute for Sustainable Development, a non-profit devoted to furthering the advancement of alternative energy and sustainable development, announced today the first of a new...
Intermountain Gas Company Acquisition Completed; Company Joins MDU Resources Group
BISMARCK, N.D.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE:MDU) announced today that its acquisition of Intermountain Gas Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of privately held Intermountain Industries, Inc., has been finalized. The enterprise value of the transaction...
ADA-ES and Energy Capital Partners Form Joint Venture to Provide Equity for $350 Million Activated Carbon Production Facility
LITTLETON, Colo.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - ADA-ES, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADES) announced today the formation of Crowfoot Development, LLC (Crowfoot), a joint venture with Energy Capital Partners (ECP), focused on the production of activated carbon (AC) for the mercury emissions control market for...
Atmos Energy Corporation Establishes Fiscal 2009 Guidance; Reaffirms Fiscal 2008 Guidance
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE: ATO) today announced its fiscal 2009 guidance in the range of $2.05 to $2.15 per fully diluted share, consistent with its goal of growing earnings, on average, between 4 percent to 6 percent each year. For fiscal 2008, the...
AMSC Manufactures and Ships Superconductor Wire for Project HYDRA Prototype Power Cable
DEVENS, Mass.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - American Superconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: AMSC), a leading energy technologies company, announced today that it has manufactured and shipped approximately 17,000 meters (56,000 feet) of its proprietary second generation (2G) high temperature...
ANSYS to Highlight the Power of Simulation at the Energy Industry's Premiere Conference
CANONSBURG, Pa.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - ANSYS, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANSS), a global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes, today announced the preliminary agenda for its Engineering Simulation Energy Conference (ESEC). Keynote and...
Green Star Alternative Energy Announces Notos Makes International Patent Application
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Green Star Alternative Energy, Inc. (Pink Sheets: GSAE) is pleased to announce that Notos d.o.o. is proceeding with an International Patent Application in the field of wind turbine design. Notos and newly appointed Advisory Board member, Mr. Miodrag Nesic...
Big Fresno Fair Goes "Clean and Green" with REC Solar
FRESNO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - The Big Fresno Fair, which opens today, is boasting a new feature this year—it's going green! On the closing day of the fair, Monday, October 13th the Big Fresno Fair will host its first "Clean and Green Day," sponsored by REC Solar, in an...
Novan to Install One of Nation's Largest Solar Hot Water Systems for Hotels at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa
GOLDEN, Colo.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Novan Solar Inc. of Golden, CO will install one of the nation's largest solar hot water systems ever built for a hotel at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Novan solar thermal system will provide...
Examine Energy Savings for Homes and Small Businesses with this Essential and Comprehensive Guide
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Energy Savings Guide for Home and Small Business" report to their offering. The United States, the single largest energy consumer in the world, is also among the largest polluters in the...
Overview of the Recent Trend towards Private Equity Investment in Electric Infrastructure
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Private Equity Investment in Electric Infrastructure" report to their offering. The 1st Edition of Research Reports International's Private Equity Investment in Electric Infrastructure report is...
Capstone Announces Three Unit C1000 Order from Aquatec-Maxcon
CHATSWORTH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Capstone Turbine Corporation (www.microturbine.com) (NASDAQ:CPST), the world's leading clean technology manufacturer of microturbine energy systems, today announced that it received a follow on order for three C1000 systems from Aquatec-Maxcon Pty...
Janney Global Water Index(SM) Selected as Underlying Index for European ETF
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - The Janney Global Water Index(SM) (TICKER: JGI), a leading financial indicator of the global water industry, has been selected as the underlying index for an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) listed on European stock exchanges. The ETFS Janney Global Water Fund is...
WNA Nuclear Energy Index(SM) Selected as Underlying Index for European ETF
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - The WNA Nuclear Energy Index(SM) (TICKER: WNAI), a leading financial indicator of the global nuclear energy industry, has been selected as the underlying index for an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) listed on European stock exchanges. The ETFS WNA Global Nuclear...
Avnet Memec and Wavecom Announce Extension of Distribution Agreement for Wireless M2M Solutions
MUNICH, Germany & ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX, France-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Regulatory News: Avnet Memec, the highly specialised semiconductor distributor of Avnet Electronics Marketing EMEA, announced today the extension of its distribution agreement with Wavecom SA (Paris:AVM...
A Market Competitive Intensity Analysis of South Australia: Providing an Insight into the Competitive Landscape, Benchmarking & Future Growth
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Research and Markets measure shows overall competitive intensity. The second, the multiplicative method, is more complex. It prevents markets with an overly wide spread of underlying raw scores from exerting undue influence over, or skewing, the...
PGE Responds to OPUC Order on Trojan Costs
PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - The Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC) today ordered Portland General Electric (PGE) (NYSE:POR) to refund $33.1 million to customers. The refund relates to amounts PGE collected under OPUC-approved prices on the unrecovered balance of the...
Seattle Steam Co. to Break Ground for Renewable Energy Facility
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - The Seattle Steam Co. today announced that it will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its new renewable energy storage facility Tues., Oct. 7, at 11:30 a.m. on Western Avenue mid-block between University and Union streets. Mayor Greg Nickels is...
Luminant Statement Regarding Alcoa Layoffs
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Luminant has issued the following statement in response to Alcoa's decision to lay off more employees at its Rockdale facility: Unfortunately, it appears Alcoa is once again refusing to take responsibility for its business decisions. Nothing at Sandow...
EnergySouth Shareholders Approve Acquisition by Sempra Energy
MOBILE, Ala.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - EnergySouth, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENSI) today announced approval of the acquisition of the company by San Diego, California based Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) by a majority of its shareholders. Seventy-one percent or 5,769,675 of the company's 8,115,435...
"Water and Energy" Highlight New PBS Series Segment
SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Renewable energy and resource efficiency are the focus of "Water and Energy: A Powerful Connection," produced by Huell Howser and underwritten by members of the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA). This latest segment in the...
Exelon Recognized for Sustainability and Climate Change Leadership
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - In recognition of Exelon Corporation's leadership in disclosing climate change risks and opportunities, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) ranked it the top U.S. utility on the 2008 Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI). This is Exelon's fourth...
Aqua America Pennsylvania Subsidiary Acquires Water System in Honesdale, Wayne County Seat
BRYN MAWR, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Aqua America, Inc. (Aqua) announced today that its Pennsylvania subsidiary has completed its merger of the Honesdale Consolidated Water Company (HCWC) which serves approximately 6,000 people within portions of Honesdale Borough and Texas...
American Water Awarded Contract for Fort Polk
VOORHEES, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - American Water (NYSE:AWK), the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today that its Military Services Group has been awarded a contract for ownership, operation and maintenance of the water and the wastewater...
PSE Team Wins ENERGY STAR(R) "Recycle My Old Fridge" Refrigerator Art Contest
BELLEVUE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Puget Sound Energy project team members have turned a 1952 refrigerator door into an award-winning work of art - and a reminder that we can all help the environment and save energy by recycling old, inefficient appliances. The PSE team was honored...
GE Oil & Gas' PII Pipeline Solutions Expands Staff and Engineering Services in Calgary for Canadian Operators
CALGARY, Alberta-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - GE Oil & Gas has expanded its PII Pipeline Solutions technical staff and engineering analysis services in Calgary on behalf of Canadian pipeline operators. GE increased its pipeline data analysis department by 17 people in 2008 and its...
Sharp Electronics and Turner Broadcasting Ask America to Turn Out the Lights
MAHWAH, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Sharp Electronics Corporation, in collaboration with Turner Broadcasting Systems, Inc. (TBS), today announced the "Lights Out Challenge." This call-to-action encourages fans watching Major League Baseball's (MLB) Game Four of the American League...
FPL Services to Save Lee County Schools $8.2 Million in Energy Costs over the Next 10 Years
JUNO BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - FPL Services has won a contract with the Lee County School Board to dramatically improve energy efficiency at 25 schools, saving the district $8.2 million over 10 years. Under the contract, FPL Services will design, build and help finance...
REC Solar Brings Davis, CA Residents Together to Celebrate World's Largest Solar Event
DAVIS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - The nation's leading solar solutions provider, REC Solar, Inc., and the nonprofit American Solar Energy Society (ASES) are bringing Davis, CA residents together on Saturday, October 4, 2008 to take part in the world's largest solar energy...
Slayton Search Partners Places Chief Operating Officer for Mueller Water Products, Inc.
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Robert G. Leggett has been placed by Slayton Search Partners as Chief Operating Officer for Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE: MWA-B, MWA), a leading North American manufacturer and marketer of infrastructure and flow control products for use in water...
Best Buy(R) News Media Policy Eases Store Access for Virginia's Sales Tax Holiday
-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY): -0- *T What: Best Buy is pleased to participate in Virginia's upcoming sales tax holiday October 10 - 13. The largest consumer retailer has elected to expand beyond the customary energy-efficient options and lift the price-cap...
CH Energy Group, Inc. Declares Common Stock Dividend
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - The Board of Directors of CH Energy Group, Inc., (NYSE: CHG) at its regularly scheduled meeting today, declared a quarterly dividend of 54 cents per share of its Common Stock, payable November 3, 2008, to holders of record October 10, 2008.
Xcel Energy Announces Largest Biomass Plant in Midwest
ASHLAND, Wis.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Xcel Energy announced today that it will submit an application to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) to install pioneering technology at the Bay Front Power Plant in Ashland, Wis. to allow it to generate electricity from biomass in...
Permlight Names Barry Williams to Run West Coast LED Light Engine Sales for Brillia(TM)
TUSTIN, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Brillia(TM), the light engine division of Permlight Products, Inc., today announced Barry Williams has been named director, Western region OEM sales. Williams will be responsible for the ongoing collaboration with original equipment manufacturers...
Cluster Resources Delivers Hybrid OS Solution to Oil and Gas Industry in Cooperation with HP
PROVO, Utah-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Cluster Resources, a leading provider of high-performance computing (HPC) resource management and scheduling software, will deliver a hybrid operating system (OS) cluster solution geared to the oil and gas market with HP. Cluster Resources joins HP...
Yield Removed for Atlantic Energy Solutions' Stock on Pink Sheets
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Atlantic Energy Solutions, Inc. (OTC:AESO) announces that it has been upgraded within the Pink Sheets OTC Market tiers from the Limited Information level of the Distressd Tier onto the Current Information level of the Transparent Tier...
New Axial Vector Energy President and CEO to Conduct Exclusive Webcast with The Green Baron Report
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Axial Vector Energy Corporation (Pink Sheets: AXVC) (Frankfurt: BAE1) announces that its new President and CEO Sanjai Chhaunker will conduct an exclusive audio-taped webcast interview so that AXVC shareholders and the investment...
PHOTON Consulting publishes Solar Annual 2008: Four Peaks
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - PHOTON Consulting, the leading research, strategy and management consultancy focused on the global solar power sector announced this morning that it has published Solar Annual 2008: Four Peaks, the latest installment of its highly regarded Solar Annual...
eSolar Launches Operating Platform for Concentrated Solar Heat and Energy Production
PASADENA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - eSolar, a producer of modular, scalable solar thermal power plants, today announced that it will supply its heliostat and sun tracking technology solutions to Sundrop Fuels, and make it available to other prospective partners and customers...
New BioSolar Development to Further Reduce BioBacksheet(TM) Cost
SANTA CLARITA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - BioSolar, Inc. (OTCBB: BSRC), the developer of a breakthrough technology to produce bio-based materials from renewable plant sources that reduce the cost of solar cells, announced today a new technique has been developed to further reduce...
Flowserve Joins Select Membership of S&P 500 Index
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Flowserve Corporation (NYSE: FLS), a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, including the power, chemical, water, oil and gas and general industries, has been named to join the select membership of the...
Proposals for Renewable Energy Resources Sought by Sierra Pacific Resources' Nevada Utilities
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Sierra Pacific Resources (NYSE:SRP) announced today that its two Nevada-based utility subsidiaries, now doing business as NV Energy, have issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for renewable energy resources. Proposals will be considered for the following...
NW Natural Hires Corporate Secretary
PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Northwest Natural Gas Company (NYSE:NWN), dba NW Natural, the largest independent natural gas utility in the Northwest, this week announced the hiring of MardiLyn Saathoff as the company's Chief Governance Officer and Corporate Secretary...
Colonial Pipeline Returns to Pre-Hurricane Delivery Rates
ALPHARETTA, Ga.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Colonial Pipeline today achieved the same flow-rates for gasoline deliveries as the pipeline managed before Hurricanes Gustav and Ike hit the Gulf Coast refining region earlier this month. After each of the hurricanes, Colonial's pipeline...
APPA Calls Recent GAO Report on Electricity Market Restructuring 'Constructive' but 'Inconclusive'
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - In response to a September 2008 report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office entitled "Electricity Restructuring: FERC Could Take Additional Steps to Analyze Regional Transmission Organizations' Benefits and Performance," the American Public...
Reliant Energy to Host Investor Call
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Reliant Energy has scheduled an investor call for Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time to discuss the press release issued this afternoon. The presentation will be webcast live at www.reliant.com/investors. The presentation is...
Dividends Declared on Puget Energy Common, Puget Sound Energy Preferred Stock
BELLEVUE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - The boards of directors of Puget Energy (NYSE:PSD) and Puget Sound Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary, today declared quarterly dividends on the company's common and preferred stock. A quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share was declared on...
Constellation Energy and MidAmerican Energy Holdings Confirm Merger Process on Track
DES MOINES, Iowa & BALTIMORE-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Constellation Energy (NYSE: CEG) and MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company today announced that the merger between the two parties is proceeding as outlined in the merger agreement entered into on September 19, 2008. "We continue to...
Foundation Coal Increases Repurchase Authorization $100 Million; Announces Third Quarter Production Shortfall
LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, Md.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Foundation Coal Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:FCL) today announced that its Board of Directors authorized a $100 million increase to the company's existing share repurchase program. To date, Foundation has repurchased approximately $72 million worth...
Anne C. George Named Vice President of External Affairs and Communications
HOLYOKE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - ISO New England Inc., the operator of the region's bulk power system and wholesale electricity markets, today announced the appointment of Anne C. George as Vice President of External Affairs and Communications, effective November 3, 2008. Most...
Two Magazines Name Southern California Edison a Top U.S. Company for Hispanics
ROSEMEAD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Two national magazines geared to Latinos have named Southern California Edison (SCE) as one of the best companies in the United States for Hispanics to work. Hispanic Business magazine ranked SCE second on its list of the top 60 companies in...
SiCortex Unleashes Next Generation Deskside Development Platform - The World's Greenest
MAYNARD, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - SiCortex, maker of the world's most energy-efficient high-productivity computers, announces the availability of its next generation personal development system, the SC072-PDS(TM) (PDS). Packaged with Linux, the operating system of choice for HPC...
New Jersey Resources Appoints Stan Kosierowski Vice President of Clean Energy Ventures
WALL, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - New Jersey Resources (NYSE:NJR) today announced the appointment of Stan Kosierowski as vice president of clean energy ventures. Mr. Kosierowski will be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities focused on clean and renewable...
Active Power Celebrates 2,000th Flywheel Shipment
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Active Power (NASDAQ: ACPW), inventor and manufacturer of the most energy efficient critical power systems in the world, today announced the shipment of its 2,000th flywheel. The UPS (uninterruptible power supply) system containing the 2,000th...
SJI to Webcast Presentation to Industry Analysts
FOLSOM, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - South Jersey Industries (NYSE:SJI) today announced that its management team will host a live webcast of the presentation to be given to industry analysts on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 8:00 AM (EDT) in Atlantic City, NJ. The company's...
City Tour for Solar Exhibits at San Francisco's Justin Herman Plaza, September 30-October 1
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - A solar tour, designed to educate municipal leaders, community members, public schools, universities and utilities on how to make solar energy a meaningful power resource for their cities, will exhibit at the Justin Herman Plaza, Sept. 30 - Oct...
Lineage Power Names Craig A. Witsoe Chief Executive Officer
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Lineage Power Corporation, a Gores Group company, and the most trusted provider of energy-efficient AC/DC and DC/DC switching technologies, today announced that its board of directors has named Craig A. Witsoe as the new chief executive officer. Witsoe...
Sunrise Solar Negotiates for $30 Million Contract
SAN ANTONIO, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Sunrise Solar Corp. (OTCBB:SSLR) today announced that it is in advanced negotiations for the design and installation of a $30 million solar project as part of a major foreign capital city reconstruction and renovation effort. The intention is...
POWER Expands Nationwide
FREMONT, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - With the addition of three Regional POWER managers, Advanced Power Projects, Inc. (POWER) has expanded its coverage of the U.S. market to include all 50 states. "POWER's proprietary technology, the Simplified Combined Cycle (SCC), enables many...
Thorium Power Enters into New Agreement with Russia's Kurchatov Institute
MCLEAN, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Thorium Power, Ltd. (OTCBB:THPW), the leading developer of non-proliferative, low waste nuclear fuel technology and a key provider of comprehensive advisory services, today announced a significant milestone as the company has signed a Post-Irradiation...
Laidlaw Reaches Agreement with Public Service Company of New Hampshire for Power Purchase Agreement for New Hampshire Biomass Project
MANCHESTER, N.H.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Laidlaw Energy Group, Inc. (Ticker Symbol "LLEG"), through its affiliate, Laidlaw Berlin BioPower, LLC ("Laidlaw"), announced today that it has reached agreement with Public Service Company of New Hampshire ("PSNH") on the material terms of a...
Capstone Announces New Distributor Agreement for Chile
CHATSWORTH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Capstone Turbine Corporation (www.microturbine.com) (NASDAQ:CPST), the world's leading clean technology manufacturer of microturbine energy systems, today announced the signing of a new Distributor Agreement with KLIMA, Distribuidora y...
Fitch Withdraws Elsinore Valley Muni Water Dist (California) Var-Rate COPS Ser 2008B 'AA+/F1+'
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Fitch Ratings withdraws the 'AA+/F1+' rating assigned to the $55,020,000 Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District Variable Rate Certificates of Participation, Series 2008B (the COPS). The rating was released on Sept. 19, 2008, and the COPs were...
Flowserve Secures Order to Supply Pumps to China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corporation for Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline with an Expected Value Between $85-90 Million
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Flowserve Corporation (NYSE: FLS), a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, including the power, chemical, water, oil and gas and general industries, today announced it has won a contract with an...
PublicAgenda.org: Don't Let Diplomacy Be Just a Campaign Slogan
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Tonight's debate between John McCain and Barak Obama will no doubt have both the candidates advocating for a greater role for diplomacy in U.S. foreign policy, as they have so many times on the campaign trail. Public Agenda asks the question that...
Yingli Green Energy Announces Business Update
BAODING, China-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) ("Yingli Green Energy" or "the Company"), one of the world's leading vertically integrated photovoltaic ("PV") product manufacturers, today announces that the Company has signed a 36.8 MW PV...
Biofuels Power Corporation's Common Stock Cleared for Quotation on the OTC Bulletin Board
THE WOODLANDS, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Biofuels Power Corporation (OTCBB:BFLS) announced today that the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has cleared its common stock for an unpriced quotation on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "BFLS." To find stock...
Fitch Rates SCE&G First Mortgage Bonds 'A+'; Outlook Negative
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Fitch Ratings has assigned a rating of 'A+' to the $300 million, 6.5% First Mortgage Bonds issued by South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. (SCE&G). The bonds mature Nov. 1, 2018. The Rating Outlook is Negative. Net proceeds will be used to reduce...
Reliant Teams Up with City of Houston and YMCA to Support Hurricane Relief Centers
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - As the Houston area works to recover from the effects of Hurricane Ike, Reliant Energy has teamed up with the Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) and the YMCA to provide support for those who are living without electricity. At three...
One of China's Largest Sulfuric Acid Manufacturing Plants Celebrates Three Years Combined Success of Advanced Waste Heat Energy Recovery System with Power Generation Capacity of 54 MW of Electricity
SHANGHAI, China-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - China Energy Recovery, Inc. (OTCBB:CGYV) ("China Energy Recovery" or "CER"), a leader in the waste-heat energy recovery sector of the alternative energy industry, today recognized that an important client of CER, Two Lions (Zhangjiagang) Fine...
Big Tex Is Talkin' the Talk
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Big Tex's trademark "Howdy, folks," won't be the only greeting fair-goers will notice this year. During the 24 days of the 2008 State Fair, the 52-foot-tall cowboy will be "going green," announcing energy-efficiency tips in partnership with Oncor, the...
PECO Announces $300 Million Bond Sale
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - PECO Energy Company (PECO) announced today it has agreed to sell $300 million of First Mortgage Bonds maturing on October 15, 2013, with a coupon of 5.60 percent. The offering is being led by Banc of America Securities LLC, Morgan Stanley, and Scotia...
Kantor Elected to NW Natural Board of Directors
PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - The Board of Directors of Northwest Natural Gas Company (NYSE:NWN), dba NW Natural, announced today the election of Gregg S. Kantor, 51, to the board as a Class III director for a term expiring at the company's next annual meeting of...
Atmos Energy Names Kim R. Cocklin as New President and Chief Operating Officer
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE: ATO) today announced it has promoted Kim R. Cocklin to the newly created position of president and chief operating officer, effective October 1, 2008. In his new role, Mr. Cocklin will oversee all regulated and...
Puget Sound Energy Ranks Third in the West in J.D. Power and Associates Natural Gas Utility Customer Satisfaction Study
BELLEVUE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Puget Sound Energy (utility subsidiary of Puget Energy (NYSE:PSD)) improved 21 points in overall customer satisfaction, making it third in the West Region and placing in the top quartile nationwide in the 2008 J.D. Power and Associates Gas Utility...
Gunther Receives Recognition for Technology Leadership at GridWeek 2008
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Erich Gunther, EnerNex chairman and chief technology officer, was honored by GridWeek and the U.S. Department of Energy for his technology leadership in grid modernization on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at the recognition reception and dinner held during...
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company Announces Debt Offering
COLUMBIA, S.C.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G) announced today that it sold, in a negotiated offering, $300 million principal amount of its First Mortgage Bonds, 6.50 percent series due November 1, 2018. The 10-year bonds were priced to SCE&G at...
Entergy Submits Application for Louisiana Nuclear Plant
WILMINGTON, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - New Orleans-based Entergy Corp. today submitted a combined construction and operating license application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, selecting GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy's next-generation ESBWR reactor design. The nation's...
PHI Again Honored for Employer Excellence
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - AARP has named Pepco Holdings, Inc., (NYSE:POM) as one of the best employers in the nation for workers 50 and older, while Hispanic Business magazine named the company to its Diversity Elite 60 list. PHI, with 5,000 employees in four states and the...
Fitch Affirms Santa Cruz, California's $7.7MM Outstanding 1999 & 2001 Refuse COPs at 'A'
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - During the course of routine surveillance Fitch Ratings affirms the 'A' rating on the city of Santa Cruz, CA refuse enterprise certificates of participation (COPs) $3.460 million outstanding series 1999 and $4.260 million outstanding series 2001. The...
Avalon Acquires a Leasehold Position in Rice County, Kansas
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Avalon Oil & Gas, Inc., (Avalon) (OTCBB: AOGN) announced that the company has acquired an undivided 100% working interest, 85% net revenue interest in an 80 acre lease, and a 50% working interest, 40% net revenue interest in a 240 acre lease in...
Fuel Tech Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Tackticks and FlowTack
WARRENVILLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Fuel Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTEK) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Durham, North Carolina-based Tackticks, LLC and FlowTack, LLC for a total cash consideration of $4 million. The...
Equity Thru Energy (ETE) Announces the Appointments of New Directors to Head Operations and Sales
PLACENTIA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Equity Thru Energy (ETE), www.controlledenergysavings.com, a leading energy management firm, today announced the appointments of Frank Redman to Director of Operations and Jeffrey P. Chamberlain to Director of Sales. ETE is responsible for...
WoodMaster President to Speak at First U.S. Staging of International Bioenergy Days
RED LAKE FALLS, Minn.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Chuck Gagner, President of Northwest Manufacturing, Red Lake Falls, Minn., is one of the featured presenters at the International Bioenergy Days 2008, set for September 28 - October 3, 2008 in St. Paul and Mankato, Minn. He is the only...
ATC's Transmission System Studies Show Need for $2.7 Billion in Upgrades
WAUKESHA, Wis.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - American Transmission Co. identifies in its 2008 10-Year Transmission System Assessment report (www.atc10yearplan.com) an estimated $2.7 billion in work needed over the next 10 years to ensure that the transmission grid can reliably meet the...
NSTAR Declares Common Share and Preferred Stock Dividends
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - NSTAR (NYSE:NST) announced today that its Board of Trustees declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per common share. This is NSTAR's 478th consecutive dividend, payable November 1, 2008 to shareholders of record October 10, 2008. Also, the Board of...
SCE&G Receives Approval to Begin Work At Site of Proposed Nuclear Units
COLUMBIA, S.C.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE:SCG), announced today that it has received approval from the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSC) to proceed with initial clearing...
Envision Solar Creates LifeVillage(TM) Modular Structures with Self-Contained Electricity and Water Treatment for Use in Areas with Limited Infrastructure
LA JOLLA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Envision Solar International announces the launch of its latest product designed to integrate clean power into buildings and communities. Envision Solar is claiming a trademark of the term and design of the LifeVillage(TM), a modular...
Puget Sound Energy Announces Plan to Buy 'Mint Farm' Natural Gas-Fired Power Plant in Longview
BELLEVUE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Puget Sound Energy (utility subsidiary of Puget Energy (NYSE: PSD)) today announced plans to purchase a 310-megawatt (MW) natural-gas-fired power plant in southwest Washington as part of the utility's long-range initiative for meeting customers...
Research and Markets: Hess Corporation - SWOT Analysis Keep Fully Up To Date On Your Competitors' Business Structure
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Research and Markets . The operating profit of the company was $3,960 million in the FY2007, a decrease of 6.8% compared with FY2006. The net profit was $1,832 million in the FY2007, a decrease of 4.6% compared with FY2006. Scope of the Report...
NSTAR Hits the Road with Energy Trailer
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - NSTAR is rolling out a new traveling display that will make it easy for customers to learn more about current trends in energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. The NSTAR Energy Showroom of Innovation, or NESI, is visiting local communities...
CantorCO2e and Instituto E launch GPSA - Global Partnership for Sustainable Attitudes
SAO PAULO, Brazil-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - CantorCO2e, a division of Cantor Fitzgerald that is active in the carbon credit and renewable energy markets, and Instituto E, an institution that promotes sustainable development in Brazil and worldwide, launched at a high profile event last...
Fitch Rates UGI Utilities $108MM 6.375% Notes 'A'; Outlook Stable
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Fitch Ratings has assigned a senior unsecured rating of 'A' to UGI Utilities (UGIU) $108 million issuance of 6.375% senior notes, due Sept. 30, 2013. The notes are senior unsecured obligations of UGIU and rank pari passu with other senior unsecured...
TXU Energy Announces the Good For Texas Sweepstakes
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - To help Texans use less electricity, lower their bills and help the environment, TXU Energy has launched the Good For Texas Sweepstakes. Individuals can win products that will help them save and conserve energy every day. "We want to help our customers use...
Geospatial Holdings to Present Technical Paper and Exhibit at the International Pipeline Conference in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
PITTSBURGH, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Geospatial Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: GSPH) is pleased to announce that we will be presenting a technical paper and exhibiting at the 2008 International Pipeline Conference. The conference is being held at the TELUS Convention Centre in Calgary...
Syntag Mfg. Signs RFID Agreement with Peerless Chain Company
INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Today, Syntag Manufacturing LLC signed an agreement with The Peerless Chain Company to provide synthetic, durable RFID Chain Tags. RFID Chain tags provide an electronic interface via an internal radio transponder to computer driven inspection systems...
Universal Power Group Selected for 2008 Best of Oklahoma City Award
CARROLLTON, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Universal Power Group, Inc. (AMEX: UPG), a leading provider of third-party logistics and supply chain management services, and a global distributor of batteries, security products and related portable power products, announced today that it...
Evolution Solar Sees Bright Future as Senate Approves Solar Tax Incentives
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Evolution Solar Corp's (OTC:EVSO) future looks very bright as the Senate approves an $18 billion energy package. Solar reaps the greatest benefit from the energy package extending a 30% tax credit for businesses an additional 8 years while wind...
Telkonet's Success Spotlighted in Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 Program for Maryland
GERMANTOWN, Md.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Telkonet, Inc. (AMEX:TKO), the leading provider of innovative, centrally managed solutions for integrated energy management, networking, building automation and proactive support services, has been named in Deloitte's prestigious Technology Fast...
Microfield Announces Name Change to EnergyConnect Group, Inc.
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Microfield Group, Inc. (OTCBB: MICG), an industry leader in innovative demand response technologies, today announced that on September 24th the Company received shareholder approval to formally change its name to EnergyConnect Group, Inc. The...
USEC Awards $1 Billion EPC Project to Fluor for American Centrifuge
BETHESDA, Md.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - USEC Inc. (NYSE:USU) awarded an engineering, procurement, construction and construction management services contract to Fluor Corporation totaling approximately $1 billion for USEC's American Centrifuge Plant in Piketon, Ohio. The contract is...
A Detailed Overview of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Power & Desalination Industry - Examine Future Projects, Key Players and Major Happenings
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Research and Markets - Growth in other sectors fuels Utility demand - Shift from Conventional Generation Technologies - Major Clients - Major Consultants - Major Contractors - UAE Power & Water Contract Awards in 2008, 2009 and 2010 - UAE...
Navigators Hires U.K. Executive
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - The Navigators Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NAVG) today announced the hiring of Paul Hennessy as President, Navigators Holdings (UK), Ltd. Mr. Hennessy will be responsible for Navigators' operations in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, and will report to...
Atmos Energy Corporation's Analyst Meeting to be Webcast
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE: ATO) will webcast its analyst meeting to be held on Wednesday October 1, 2008, from 12:00 to 1:15 p.m. ET in New York City. During the meeting, leadership will discuss the Company's financial and operating performance...
A Databook of the Carbon Intensity of European Utilities Generators - Understand Which European Nations Have Relative Low and High Carbon Intensities
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Research and Markets generators, and individual countries with the EU. Scope - Insight into the variances of carbon intensity of power generation between European nations - Understanding of which European utilities can benefit from consumer...
GE Revises 2008 Guidance; Reaffirms Commitment to Triple-A Credit Rating; Expects to Earn Approximately $20 Billion in 2008; Maintaining Annual Dividend of $1.24 Per Share Through 2009
FAIRFIELD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - GE today revised its earnings guidance for the third quarter, to a range of $0.43 to $0.48 per share from $0.50 to $0.54, reflecting unprecedented weakness and volatility in the financial services markets. GE now expects that its financial...
Public Private Partnerships Are Key to the Development of South African Water and Wastewater Markets
CAPE TOWN, South Africa-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - South Africa is a water stressed nation and private sector participation in water management services will contribute significantly to the preservation of natural water resources. Improved water efficiency is becoming increasingly critical...
Michael Dell Visits Brussels and Commends European Union's Green Leadership
BRUSSELS, Belgium-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Michael Dell today commended the European Union's initiatives on green procurement, its sustainable industrial policy and its recent communication on information and communications technology (ICT) for energy efficiency. Speaking to EU...
Disenco Energy plc ("Disenco" or "the Company") Centrica, Disenco Sign Energy Development and Production Memorandum of Understanding
SHEFFIELD, United Kingdom-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Disenco Energy plc (Toronto TSX Venture Exchange "DIS.V"), leader in technology for the development and manufacture of highly-efficient, energy-saving micro-combined heat and power (m-CHP) appliances for homes and small businesses, today...
Cooper Industries to Participate in Oppenheimer 3rd Annual Industrials Conference
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Cooper Industries, Ltd. (NYSE:CBE) today announced it would participate in the Oppenheimer 3rd Annual Industrials Conference held in New York on Thursday, October 2, 2008. The presentation and comments by Cooper's Senior Vice President of Corporate...
WGL Holdings, Washington Gas Declare Dividends
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - WGL Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:WGL) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.3550 per share of common stock. The quarterly dividend is payable November 1, 2008, to shareholders of record on October 10, 2008. Washington Gas Light Company, a utility...
AES Adds 170 MW to Buffalo Gap Wind Farm
ARLINGTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) announced the start of commercial operation of the 170 MW Buffalo Gap 3 wind farm expansion near Abilene, Texas. This addition brings the Buffalo Gap wind farm to a total wind generation capacity of 524 MW. Under a...
Huell Howser to Host Water Talk Oct. 2 in Fresno
SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - A town hall event hosted by the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) and emceed by Huell Howser will take place October 2 in Fresno to highlight key water issues facing the state and the Central Valley. The free event, set for 6:30...
Midwest ISO Chairman Paul J. Feldman to Speak at Utility Reliability Conference in Columbus, Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Midwest ISO Chairman Paul J. Feldman will headline the speakers at this October's Certification in Field Reliability Operations Conference, October 15-17 in Columbus, Ohio. The conference is designed for utility reliability managers and...
PennFuture: State Senate Committee Cripples Energy Savings Bill, Condemning Pennsylvania's Families and Businesses to Higher Electricity Bills
HARRISBURG, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future (PennFuture) today called on the members of the Pennsylvania State Senate to remove crippling amendments placed on the Energy Savings Bill yesterday by the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure...
Laidlaw Energy Tenders Additional Funds for Berlin Pulp Mill Acquisition
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Laidlaw Energy Group, Inc. (Ticker Symbol "LLEG"), through its affiliate, Laidlaw Berlin BioPower, LLC ("Laidlaw"), announced today that as stipulated in the Asset Purchase Agreement between Laidlaw and North American Dismantling Corp. ("NADC...
Conservation Tips to Stay Warm & Save Money This Winter
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Washington State officials estimate that energy costs per capita will average $3,950 in 2008. This represents a nearly 25% increase in just three years, with a significant portion coming from home heating expenses. "Whether you heat your home with natural...
AKASHA Amazes: GE and Janmar Help Chic California Restaurant Flaunt Unique Environmental Style
CLEVELAND-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - From the all-natural ingredients used in the food to the hemp fabric furniture and organic cotton uniforms worn by the staff, every detail of AKASHA was developed with sustainability principles in mind. Located in Culver City, Calif., the new...
Chapeau, Inc. Completes Financing Transactions
EL DORADO HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Chapeau, Inc. ("Chapeau" or the "Company") (OTCBB:CPEU) announced today it has received $925,000 in bridge financing from the Gordon V. and Helen C. Smith Foundation (the "Foundation") in connection with the second and final purchase of...
National Fuel Declares Quarterly Dividend and Authorizes Additional Repurchases of Common Shares
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - National Fuel Gas Company's (NYSE:NFG) Board of Directors today approved payment of a regular quarterly dividend of 32.5 cents per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable October 15, 2008, to shareholders of record on...
Leading Optical Wave Guide Manufacturer Completes Thermal Oxide Retrofit with RASIRC Steamers
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - RASIRC(R), the steam purification company, announces that a major manufacturer of optical wave guides has installed a third RASIRC Steamer, completely eliminating pyrolytic torches for growing thick oxides (TOx) via wet thermal oxidation. After the...
NYISO Readies the Grid for More Wind
RENNSELAER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) has introduced system and operating changes to better utilize New York State's existing wind resources, and pave the way for continued growth of economical, emission-free, renewable power resources...
Eastern Oregon's Klondike Wind Power Projects Serve as Testing Ground for Next-Generation Turbine Technology
WASCO, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Much more than wheat is rising on the rolling hills of the Central Columbia River Gorge. The expanding Klondike Wind Power Projects, just east of Wasco, Ore., hosts new, next-generation turbine technology designed to make generating wind power more...
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