Progress Energy Florida Prepares for Effects of Tropical Storm Fay

Progress Energy Florida continues to monitor Tropical Storm Fay closely and is preparing for the storm’s potential impact on the company’s service area. Progress Energy Florida today opened its system storm center in Winter Garden to ensure quick response to storm damage and enhanced information flow to customers. The command center mobilizes... 

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Micro Power Supplies Custom Battery Packs for Defibrillator on International Space Station

Micro Power, the global leader in portable power systems for mission-critical equipment, today announced that it manufactured a custom lithium battery pack specifically for an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to be implemented aboard the International Space Station that was launched by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) aboard... 

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Tripwire’s NERC Solution Helps Power Companies Mitigate Cyber Security Risks

Tripwire, the leading provider of configuration control for virtual and physical infrastructures, announced its support for policies set by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). Tripwire helps users, owners, and operators of the bulk power system to manage security threats, avoid penalties and provide automated compliance to NERC... 

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VIASPACE’s New Lithium Batteries for Light Electric Vehicles Begin Evaluation With Customers

VIASPACE Inc., a company that transforms proven space and defense technologies from NASA and the Department of Defense into hardware and software solutions, announced today that its Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) battery pack is now available for sale. The first battery pack has been delivered for evaluation to an electric bike (eBike) manufacturer. The... 

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Tampa Electric Prepares for Tropical Storm Fay, Offers Tips for Storm Readiness

Should Tropical Storm Fay impact the area, Tampa Electric has a comprehensive response plan to restore service as quickly and safely as possible. Customers are also encouraged to implement their personal storm plans. In addition to the numerous precautions area residents can take to protect their families and property, the company offers a few key tips: ... 

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$68 Million in Kentucky Manufacturing Incentives Fast Tracks Electric Vehicle Talks at ZAP Headquarters With Integrity Manufacturing

Randall S. Waldman and Larry Cottingham of Integrity Manufacturing LLC are in Santa Rosa, California today for meetings with the management of electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB). Integrity Manufacturing has been working with the State of Kentucky to help provide incentives to attract more manufacturing and assembly to the state. On Friday... 

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Company will exchange light bulbs for energy-efficient ones

The Electronic Disposal Group, a San Diego-based recycling company, is planning an event that will allow people to exchange incandescent light bulbs for free energy-efficient light bulbs. The exchange is planned for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Aug. 24 at Wal-Mart’s southwest parking lot, 605 Fletcher Parkway in El Cajon. The event is free and... 

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PowerComm Inc. Awarded $ 7 Million Contract

PowerComm Inc. announced that the company had been awarded a contract to provide electrical equipment and services for the Suncor Accommodation Complex Project in Fort McMurray Alberta. The project is being managed by EllisDon Construction Services Inc. of London, Ontario and is one of the most unique ever undertaken in Northern Alberta. The overall... 

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Nevada Geothermal Power Inc. Issues Stock Options

Nevada Geothermal Power Inc. announced that incentive stock options have been granted to two members of NGP’s board of directors to purchase 100,000 common shares of the Company at an exercise price of $1.08 per share for a term of 5 years. Common shares which may be acquired upon exercise of the options shall be subject to a hold period which... 

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PennFuture Launches Campaign to Give Pennsylvania’s Families and Businesses Powerful Tools to Save on Electricity Bills

Today, Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture), joined by business leaders, people of faith, elected officials and representatives of the more than 50 organizations in Pennsylvania supporting strong energy savings legislation, launched a new statewide campaign, “How do you spell relief? HB 2200,” challenging all members of the Pennsylvania... 

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