OPUC Rules on PGE 2011 General Rate Case

The Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC) today announced its decision regarding Portland General Electric Company’s 2011 general rate case, ending a public review process that began in February 2010. The commission approved an overall price increase of approximately 3.9 percent, which will be allocated across all PGE customer classes. Together... 

OPUC Rules on PGE 2011 General Rate Case

The Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC) today announced its decision regarding Portland General Electric Company’s 2011 general rate case, ending a public review process that began in February 2010. The commission approved an overall price increase of approximately 3.9 percent, which will be allocated across all PGE customer classes. Together... 

Atlantic Energy Solutions Closes on $10 Million Transaction With Trafalgar Capital

Atlantic Energy Solutions, Inc. announce that that they have closed on their transaction with Trafalgar Capital Specialized Investment Fund, a Luxembourg-based company that specializes in working with small cap companies in helping them achieve their growth objectives. Trafalgar has committed up to $10,000,000 over a two-year period with the initial... 

South Africa’s Minister of Minerals and Energy Welcomes Denham Capital Investment in BioTherm Energy to Develop Power Generation Business

Denham Capital, a leading energy-focused global private equity firm, announced today that it will invest equity of up to R1,5 billion (US $150 million, 95 million pounds Sterling) in BioTherm Energy, a South African developer, owner and operator of renewable and clean energy generation projects. Commenting on Denham Capital’s investment, Buyelwa... 

Vattenfall AB acquires Eclipse Energy UK PLC

Vattenfall is Europe’s fifth largest generator of electricity and the largest producer of heat, and works in all parts of the electricity value chain. In the UK, Vattenfall owns and operates the Kentish Flats offshore wind farm, which has a capacity of 90 MW. It is also the world’s second largest offshore wind power operator, with a 60 per cent... 

Solar Works, Inc. and SolarWrights, Inc. Join Forces to Create Largest Solar Integration Company in Northeast

Riverside Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm, announced today the acquisition and merger of Solar Works, Inc. and SolarWrights, Inc. into the largest solar energy integrator in the Northeast. “We are delighted to be bringing together these two leading renewable energy companies, both of which have a track record of outstanding growth and... 

Aspire Engaged by Premier Power Renewable Energy as Corporate Communications Firm

Aspire Clean Tech Communications, Inc., a corporate communications and strategic advisory firm dedicated to the renewable energy and clean tech markets, announced today that it has been engaged by Premier Power Renewable Energy to provide corporate communications and advisory services. Aspire CEO Todd Pitcher said, “Premier Power is a leading...