Solar Energy Now More Cost Effective With Net Metering Approved in South Carolina

Solar energy has just become more cost effective in South Carolina as a result of a recent Public Service Commission order. Starting July 1, solar customers are now able to use net metering to offset their energy costs like customers in nearly all 50 states. “This is significant for South Carolina. With rising energy costs, net metering can further... 

Duke Energy and AEP Form Joint Venture to Build Transmission

Duke Energy and American Electric Power (AEP) have formed a 50-50 wholly-owned joint venture to build and operate 240 miles of extra-high-voltage 765-kilovolt (kV) transmission lines and related facilities in Indiana. The project, called Pioneer Transmission LLC, would link Duke Energy’s Greentown Station (near Kokomo, Ind.) with AEP’s Rockport... 

Shell Brings More Consumers to the Pump With New Online Offerings

Now consumers can win free Shell fuel, play a new racing game, and join a movement to help protect the nation’s vehicles from gunk — all online! Today Shell introduced a number of new, interactive components to its U.S. Web site, including the “Shell $2,900 EVERY DAY Giveaway” promotion with chances to win free Shell fuel every... 

Global Water Technologies Files Patent Application for On Site Sulfuric Acid Generation Process

Global Water Technologies, Inc., a technology driven water purification and services provider to the $400 billion water industry, announced that it had filed a provisional patent application for its newly developed Sulfuric acid generation process. Sulfuric acid is the world’s most widely used chemical and has seen a substantial increase in demand... 

Market Leader To Showcase Energy Conserving Devices at Abu Dhabi Event

Germany’s Techem Energy Services, an International leader in wireless metering technology, announced that they will be showcasing their range of energy conserving solutions to the Middle East region at Working Buildings Middle East, which is scheduled to take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on 17th and 18th November 2008. “We... 

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... 

SMT Announces Opening of Calgary Office

SMT, the leader for Windows-based geoscientific interpretation software, today announced the opening of its Calgary office and the appointment of Brian Kulbaba as Account Manager, SMT Canada Operations. In celebration of the expansion into Canada, Kulbaba and several SMT management team members will host a sneak preview in Calgary of the company’s... 

All-Party Settlement Reached in Idaho Electric and Natural Gas General Rate Case

Avista and other parties have reached a settlement agreement in the electric and natural gas general rate case filed with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC) on April 3, 2008, to recover increased costs of providing service to Idaho customers. The agreement calls for electric base rates for Idaho customers to increase by an average of 11.98... 

Berry Petroleum Selects BoardVantage

Berry Petroleum, Inc., a leading independent energy company engaged in the production, development, acquisition, exploitation and exploration of crude oil and natural gas, has selected BoardVantage to manage its board communications. Berry Petroleum will be using BoardVantage to prepare and distribute its board materials and facilitate its executive... 

Albemarle to Increase Prices of FCC Catalysts for VGO and Resid Cracking

Albemarle Corporation, a leading global supplier of petroleum refining catalysts and additives, will increase the prices of its fluidized catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts for both heavy feed (Resid) and vacuum gas oil (VGO) cracking applications by 20 percent worldwide, effective September 1, 2008, or as contracts allow. Natural gas and rare earth...