Orion Energy Systems Recognized for Manufacturing Excellence

The Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, in Green Bay, Wis., named Orion Energy Systems Inc. Manufacturer of Distinction for Industrial Technology during its annual awards dinner on Nov. 6, 2008. The award is given to recognize a manufacturer in Northeast Wisconsin for cutting-edge technological advancements and excellence in manufacturing. Jim Haney,... 

Algenol Biofuels Appoints David McCarthy as Vice President to Lead Government Affairs

Algenol Biofuels, developers of DIRECT TO ETHANOL(TM), the most advanced third generation biofuels technology, today announced the appointment of David McCarthy as Vice President. Mr. McCarthy, who most recently served as Chief Counsel for Energy and Environment for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy & Commerce, will lead government... 

Commerce Energy Sells Texas Retail Electric Business for $14.8 Million

Commerce Energy Group, Inc. said that its principal operating subsidiary, Commerce Energy, Inc., sold all of its retail electric service contracts in Texas to Ambit Energy, LP (Ambit), for an estimated $14.8 million. The purchase price includes $8.5 million in cash received on closing, a second payment of $2.7 million, reduced by customer deposits and... 

Former U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce Kenneth I. Juster to Advise Sunovia Energy Technologies

Sunovia Energy Technologies, Inc. announced that former U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce Kenneth I. Juster has agreed to serve as a senior advisor on the company’s advisory board. Under Secretary Juster will provide strategic counseling and assistance on a range of issues relating to public policy and international commerce. Sunovia, an early-stage... 

Commerce Energy Recognizes Advisor on Bridge Financing

Commerce Energy Group, Inc., a leading U.S. electricity and natural gas marketing company, today announced that Jesup & Lamont’s San Francisco investment banking division acted as the advisor and placement agent in connection with the bridge financing announced August 21, 2008. “Jesup & Lamont played a critical role in helping us secure... 

Active Power Named Finalist in Eighth Annual Greater Austin Business Awards

Critical backup power systems inventor and manufacturer Active Power, Inc. announced it was named a finalist for the Eighth Annual Greater Austin Business Awards hosted by the Austin Chamber of Commerce. Active Power is one of three finalists in the program’s Innovation category for large companies defined as having 151 or more employees. The company... 

Atmos Energy Corporation Names Ruben E. Esquivel to Board of Directors

Atmos Energy Corporation said that Ruben E. Esquivel has been elected to its board of directors as a Class I director. His election, effective September 1, 2008, will increase the size of the natural gas distribution company’s board to 14 directors. Esquivel will join the Board’s Audit Committee and Human Resources Committee. Esquivel, 65, has been... 

Rentech Successfully Produces Ultra Clean Synthetic Fuels at Colorado Facility

Rentech, Inc. announced that the Company has successfully produced synthetic fuels at its Product Demonstration Unit (PDU) in Commerce City, Colorado. Rentech’s PDU is the only synthetic fuels facility in the United States today producing transportation fuels. The facility is designed to produce approximately 420 gallons per day of synthetic jet and... 

Pacific Energy Resources Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. is pleased to announce the appointment of Gerry Tywoniuk to the position of Senior Vice President of Finance and effective August 15, 2008, Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). He will work closely with the Company’s current CFO, Jerett Creed, over the next few weeks to ensure an orderly transition. Mr. Tywoniuk...