Siemens receives order for 101-MW wind farm in Oklahoma, USA

Siemens has been awarded an order to supply 44 of its 2.3-megawatt (MW) wind turbines for the Keenan wind farm in Woodward County in Oklahoma. The purchaser is CPV Renewable Energy Company, a subsidiary of Competitive Power Ventures (CPV), Inc. and a power generation development company focused on the North American market. The Keenan wind farm will... 

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Appalachian Energy Inks Largest Contract in Its History

The fastest growing alternative energy provider in the Southeast has signed the largest contract in its seven-year history. Appalachian Energy is partnering with Jim Barkley Toyota to provide a turnkey solar energy system that will be the largest photovoltaic (PV) installation in Western North Carolina. “It was a business decision that made good financial... 

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Allegheny Energy Announces Administrative Law Judges’ Recommendation Against Transmission Line

Trans-Allegheny Interstate Line Company (TrAILCo), a subsidiary of Allegheny Energy, Inc., announced today that Administrative Law Judges have recommended that the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission not authorize the construction of the Trans-Allegheny Interstate Line (TrAIL) in Pennsylvania. The judges’ decision is a recommendation only. TrAILCo... 

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UWIG Announces Scholarship, Meeting Attendance Assistance Program

The Utility Wind Integration Group (UWIG) announced today that it will establish a scholarship program for students working toward careers in the electric power and wind industries, as well as provide financial assistance to students interested in attending UWIG events. The UWIG Board of Directors voted August 20 to implement a policy that UWIG will... 

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N4 Systems Announces the Field ID Safety Network

N4 Systems Inc., the world’s leading provider of automated inspection and real-time safety compliance management software for organizations of all sizes, today announced the Field ID Safety Network, the first service to provide full safety traceability. The Field ID Safety Network provides never before seen safety traceability by connecting each... 

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Unitil Corporation Rings NYSE Opening Bell

Unitil Corporation announced that its common stock, no par value began trading on the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, August 21, 2008. Unitil Corporation Common Stock will continue to trade under its current symbol “UTL.” “Ringing The Opening Bell(SM) at the NYSE opens a new era for our Company,” said Robert G. Schoenberger,... 

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C&D Technologies Introduces the New C&D TRUE FRONT ACCESS(TM) Battery System

C&D Technologies, Inc., a leading North American producer and marketer of batteries, battery systems and integrated standby power systems, today announced the release of the new C&D TRUE FRONT ACCESS advanced Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) batteries for telecommunication applications. The continued growth and reliance on data, voice and... 

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Power Prices to Tumble for NSTAR Electric’s Largest Customers

Fourth quarter electricity costs will soon be falling by more than 21 percent for some of the state’s largest businesses after NSTAR secured contracts that are significantly lower than current rates. Under Massachusetts law, NSTAR buys electricity through a competitive bidding process on behalf of customers who receive their supply through the company’s... 

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Profile Technologies, Inc. Awarded Contract for EMW-C(TM) Inspection Services

Profile Technologies, Inc. announce that it has been awarded a contract with Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) to provide cased pipeline integrity assessments at eight road crossings in Northern California using the EMW-C™. This contract marks a return for the Company to provide these services to PG&E as a follow-up to a recent... 

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City of Waco Conducts Successful Electricity Auction on World Energy Exchange

World Energy Solutions, Inc. announced that the City of Waco, Texas conducted its first ever electricity auction via the World Energy Exchange. The City awarded a 24 month contract for 116,800,000 kwh, or 58,400,000 kwh annually. The auction was a highly competitive event, culminating with a total of 63 bids. “We’ve been wanting to try a... 

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