Southern California Gas Co., SDG&E Reach New Milestone in Diversity Spending

San Diego, March 10, 2010 - Southern California Gas Co. (The Gas Company) and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) have reached a new milestone in spending ...... [More]

Residential ‘microgrid’ community to inform smart grid market model
Full-scale PowerMatching City goes live—interconnects smart energy consumers, renewable generation and the grid

Arnhem, the Netherlands, March 9, 2010 - KEMA has partnered with Dutch energy research center ECN, advanced software company Humiq and utility Essent to create a living ...... [More]

Manitoba and Saskatchewan Ministers Move Forward on East-West Energy Co-operation
Working Group Established to Enhance Provincial Electrical Systems: Ministers

Manitoba, March 9, 2010 - The Governments of Manitoba and Saskatchewan have agreed to work co‑operatively to enhance and maintain a sustainable ...... [More]

Xtreme Power and First Wind Strengthen Hawaii’s Power Grid
Xtreme Power’s Energy Storage Solutions Manage Variable Wind Power for First Wind Projects in Kaheawa and Kahuka

Honolulu, March 10, 2010 - Xtreme Power, a provider of Dynamic Power Resources (DPRs) for utility-scale power management and energy storage systems, announced ...... [More]

Energy Efficiency Proposals Could Create 333,000 Jobs in 2010

Washington, D.C., March 9, 2010 - Proposed federal energy efficiency jobs provisions would create about 333,000 jobs in 2010 and then 184,000 jobs in 2011 as funding ...... [More]

US Department of Energy Selects NRG for Post-Combustion Carbon Capture Demonstration Project in Texas

Princeton, NJ, NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) has been selected by the United States Department of Energy (DOE) to receive up to $154 million, ...... [More]

AEG Power Solutions Acquires a Majority Stake in skytron energy
Acquisition enhances AEG PS’s strengths in renewable energy

Zwanenburg, the Netherlands, March 10, 2010 - AEG Power Solutions, a global player in industrial power electronics, strengthens its position as a solutions provider for megawatt ...... [More]

Recurrent Energy Names New Vice President of Engineering & Construction
Patrick Caramante to Lead Engineering & Construction Group

San Francisco, March 10, 2010 - Recurrent Energy, an independent power producer and a leading developer of distributed solar power projects, announced Patrick ...... [More]

Acorn Energy Announces $12.3 Million Registered Direct Common Stock Offering

Montchanin, March 9, 2010 - Acorn Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACFN) announced on March 9 that it has entered into purchase agreements with certain accredited investors ...... [More]

Oil and Gas Industry Veteran Jim Dunkelberg Joins UC Hub Board of Advisors

Los Angeles, March 10, 2010 - UC Hub, Inc. (Pink Sheets: UCHB) announced that oil and gas industry veteran Jim Dunkelberg has joined the Company’s board ...... [More]

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Southern California Gas Co., SDG&E Reach New Milestone in Diversity Spending
San Diego, March 10, 2010 - Southern California Gas Co. (The Gas Company) and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) have reached a new milestone in spending ...... [More]

Xtreme Power and First Wind Strengthen Hawaii’s Power Grid
Xtreme Power’s Energy Storage Solutions Manage Variable Wind Power for First Wind Projects in Kaheawa and Kahuka

Honolulu, March 10, 2010 - Xtreme Power, a provider of Dynamic Power Resources (DPRs) for utility-scale power management and energy storage systems, announced ...... [More]

Stray Voltage Scans Making New Yorkers Safer
Shocks Down for 5th Straight Year

New York, March 9, 2010 - Con Edison's program to detect, fix and prevent stray voltage on city streets continues to improve public safety for New Yorkers, ...... [More]

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Xcel Energy’s Larson to Head Energy Supply Group
Mogensen named to head Transmission

Minneapolis, March 9, 2010 - Xcel Energy has named Kent T. Larson vice president and chief energy supply officer, effective March 31. Larson, currently ...... [More]

Exelon CEO Maintains Carbon Price Essential to Address U.S. Climate and Energy Needs
John Rowe says comprehensive federal legislation more cost-effective than EPA regulation or piecemeal approach

Chicago, March 9, 2010 - As the United States continues to move toward legislative or regulatory action on climate change, Exelon Chairman and CEO John ...... [More]

President Obama Declares: “I want companies like OPOWER to be expanding and thriving all across America. It's good for consumers. It's good for our economy. It's good for our environment.”
President Speaks From OPOWER Headquarters, Highlights Company as an American Success; Praises Work with Utilities to Engage Customers, Drive Large-Scale Energy Reductions

Arlington, March 9, 2010 - Delivering a major speech on clean energy jobs from the headquarters of OPOWER on March 5, President Barack Obama heralded the ...... [More]

OPPD to Receive ENERGY STAR Recognition
Omaha, NE, March 8, 2010 - The Omaha Public Power District has been tapped to receive a special award during the national ENERGY STAR awards ceremony on ...... [More]

Solar Energy Identifies New Business Opportunities
Palm Desert, CA, March 8, 2010 - Solar Energy Limited (OTCBB: SLRE) (“Solar”) announced that it has been evaluating various options for moving forward, ...... [More]

Oncor Implements Smart Meter Verification Plan
PUC to Oversee Independent Testing Program

Dallas, March 5, 2010 - The Public Utility Commission of Texas, responding to the concerns raised by Texas State Senator Troy Fraser, other elected officials ...... [More]

Business Owners Can Save Money with the TXU Energy iThermostat™
Only Electricity Provider in Texas with Technology to Reduce Consumption via the Internet

Dallas, March 4, 2010 - Texas business owners can save 10 to 30 percent off of their electric bill thanks to new technology that lets them control their ...... [More]

KEMA Completes Study of Smart Energy Market
Survey Research, Economic Analysis and Market Forecasts Indicate Many Customer Choices Forthcoming, but Providers Face Challenges to Engage Large Numbers of Customers

Burlington, March 5, 2010 - KEMA (www.kema.com) completed its analysis of the smart energy market in Texas. Sponsored by many leading energy and technology ...... [More]

Exelon Launches Enhanced Corporate Web Site Featuring Fresh Content, Improved User Experience
Engaging site redesign focuses on five areas of importance to Exelon

Chicago, March 4, 2010 - Exelon reinforces its corporate vision and environmental commitment in its new and improved corporate Web site at www.exeloncorp.com. ...... [More]

Avista, Calpine, Deutsche Bank Asset Management, PG&E, Recycled Energy Development and Warner Music Group Join Fastest-Growing Business Campaign Urging Action on Clean Energy/Climate Legislation
Largest National/Grassroots Business-Focused Effort Approaching 2,500-Member Milestone; Shared Focus: Unleashing Job Creation, Economic Revitalization of Clean Energy and Climate Action

Washington, March 4, 2010 - Six well-known companies -- Avista, Calpine, Deutsche Bank Asset Management, PG&E, Recycled Energy Development and Warner ...... [More]

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Recognizes Southern California Edison with Highest Honor for Energy Efficiency
Rosemead, CA, March 3, 2010 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Southern California Edison (SCE) a 2010 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence ...... [More]

Pioneer Awarded Two Multi-Year Supply Contracts by Hydro-Quebec
New York, March 3, 2010 - Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:PPSI) ("Pioneer") announced that Hydro-Québec has entered into two significant ...... [More]

Power at Your Fingertips: Con Edison's Mobile Web Soars During Storm
New York, NY, March 3, 2010 - Con Edison saw a surge in its mobile web application use as last week's storm pummeled New York City and Westchester County, ...... [More]

Coalition for Fair Transmission Policy Launched
Group Eyes Holding Down Electric Bills

Washington, March 2, 2010 - A diverse group of electric utilities launched the Coalition for Fair Transmission Policy (CFTP) on March 1. More than 28 percent ...... [More]

FPL Reports Strong Service Reliability in 2009; Outlines Plans for Infrastructure Improvements in 2010
Juno Beach. March 2, 2010 - In a filing with the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) on March 1, Florida Power & Light Company reported delivering ...... [More]

Website Launched to Create Renewable Energy Technology Supplier Vendor List
School boards and social housing providers will use vendor list to install $120 million of renewable energy projects

Toronto, March 2, 2010 - Companies that supply and install renewable energy technologies can now apply to offer their goods and services to Ontario school ...... [More]

PPL's Susquehanna Nuclear Plant Sets Record for Simultaneous Operation of Both Units; Unit 1 Begins Refueling Outage
Two units operate together for 287 days

Berwick, March 2, 2010 - Ending the longest run of simultaneous operation of both units at PPL Corporation's Susquehanna nuclear power plant in northeastern ...... [More]

CWLP Layoff Notifications
March 1, 2010 - Layoff notices were delivered to 58 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local #193 members throughout CWLP ...... [More]

Go Green, Win Some Green
The original green energy provider offers cash prize drawing for customers who sign up for e-bill

St. Louis, March 1, 2010 - Laclede Gas customers who have considered going green by receiving their bills electronically now have a new motivation to make ...... [More]

Customers Save Money with More than 2 Million PECO Discounted CFL Bulbs
Eagles’ Tight End Brent Celek Celebrates with PECO, Signs Autographs and Helps Customers Go Green and Save Green with Free CFLs

WHAT: Eagles tight end Brent Celek joins PECO’s energy efficiency team to sign autographs and distribute free CFL bulbs ...... [More]

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January/February 2010 Issue 1 • Volume14
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  • Community Wind – the development of locally owned, utility-scale wind farms – is one of the fastest-growing segments in the U.S. wind industry. Community Wind projects are developed and owned, in part, by members of the communities in which they’re developed. A typical project ranges between 5MW and 80MW, although they can range both higher and lower. Most importantly, this approach to development leads to a genuine sense of community involvement and acceptance. [More]
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