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. . . Utility is Third in Nation for Amount of Solar Added in 2012. . . NEWARK, N.J., April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) announced yesterday that Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) ranks third among U.S. utilities for the amount of solar capacity added within its electric service area in 2012. This annual ranking, which identifies the companies that are integrating solar into the nation's power grid, is part of SEPA's sixth...
CenterPoint Energy-Midwest; New Jersey Natural Gas; MidAmerican Energy; Southern California Gas Company; and South Carolina Electric & Gas Each Rank Highest in Their Respective Regions in Satisfying Gas Utility Business Customers WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid a reduction in local and customer-focused activities, overall customer satisfaction declines among business gas utility customers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2013 Gas Utility...
SEATTLE, Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Energy Forward announced the Washington winners of its "Are You Fan Enough" campaign. The regional campaign, launched October 1 and culminating in Oregon, encourages Northwest residents to look for the "Most Efficient" sticker when shopping for new TVs. By entering "Are You Fan Enough" on Facebook or at Northwest Best Buy and Sears retail locations, Washington residents had the chance to win the ultimate VIP college football tailgate...
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Residential natural gas customer satisfaction increases by seven points year over year, as the average reported monthly bill in 2012, $78, decreases by $9 from 2011, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Gas Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study(SM) released today. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050527/LAF028LOGO-a) The study, now in its 11th year, measures residential customer satisfaction...
SEATTLE, Aug. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Low-income Seattle residents struggling to keep up with their home heating bills may qualify for financial assistance. Applications to the Energy Assistance Program at Central Area Motivation Program are being accepted until August 31, 2011. For many Seattle households in crisis, deciding between paying their rent and paying their utility bill is a difficult choice. Central Area Motivation Program (CAMP) can help -- funds are still available...
ATLANTA, July 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Five Point Partners, LLC, a utility consulting and advisory firm is pleased to announce that Darren Brady has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Mr. Brady will be actively involved in the overall management and operations of the Company, with a focus on corporate strategy, business development and the continued expansion of the Company's service offerings. Mr. Brady has worked in the energy and utility industry for almost 20...
ORLANDO, Fla., May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Using a greener, more reliable and cost-effective method of transportation, Siemens transported 22 wind turbine nacelles and hubs by rail from its new wind turbine nacelle assembly facility in Hutchinson, Kansas, yesterday. Shipping the 87-metric-ton nacelles by train has significant efficiency and environmental benefits, including an up to 80 percent carbon footprint reduction compared to truck transportation over long distances. (Photo:...
HOUSTON, Jan. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR) announced today that Washington state based Puget Sound Energy (PSE) has awarded a five-year contract to InfraSource LLC, a subsidiary of Quanta Services, to provide construction and maintenance services across the utility's six-county natural gas service area. The contract is expected to produce approximately $400 million in revenues for Quanta during its five-year term. "Quanta Services shares PSE's vision of...
ALLENTOWN, Pa., July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- PPL's Holtwood hydroelectric plant was honored for a century of clean, renewable electricity generation by being inducted into the Hydro Hall of Fame on Tuesday (7/27) during the annual HydroVision International Conference in Charlotte, N.C. PennWell, the organization that publishes the hydroelectric trade publications Hydro World and Hydro Review Magazine, selected Holtwood for the Hall of Fame in recognition of its place in engineering history,...
BROOMFIELD, Colo., May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES Americas), a national leader in the development and construction of renewable energy projects, has started balance of plant (BOP) construction on the 343 megawatt (MW) Lower Snake River (LSR) Wind Project (Phase I). BOP construction includes all infrastructure of the project (roads, foundation, electrical infrastructure and other structures) and specifically excludes the supply, installation and...
