http://news.prlog.org/tag/utilities/utilities - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12150582-vector-launches-world-leading-outage-app.htmlAhead of the winter storm season, leading multi network New Zealand infrastructure company Vector today launches the Vector Outage Manager, a world leading customer service outage app for android and iPhone smart phone users*. http://www.prlog.org/12145519-fulcrum-plus-shakes-up-developer-utility-connections-with-new-flexible-payment-service.htmlFulcrum, the only independent utility connections business covering the whole of Britain, has launched Fulcrum Plus – a service-enhanced connections package featuring phased invoicing and payment terms, specifically designed for house builders and... http://www.prlog.org/12145464-golden-safety-record-earns-rospa-presidents-award-for-fulcrum.htmlFulcrum, the only independent utility connections business covering the whole of Britain, has been presented with one of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents’ (RoSPA) highest safety awards. http://www.prlog.org/12145111-barcelona-to-welcome-800-african-energy-and-industry-leaders-for-africa-energy-forum-in-june.html“Virtually every corner of Africa will be represented in Barcelona at the Africa Energy Forum”, says Bruno Cockburn, programme director of the 15th edition of the event that is taking place from 18-20 June in Barcelona this year. http://www.prlog.org/12139560-twelve-african-energy-mining-and-industry-ministers-to-attend-the-africa-energy-forum-in-barcelona.htmlA recent report from the World Bank indicated that the GDP of a third of African countries grew by at least 6% last year, despite the estimate that power outages cost African economies on average around 2% pa of their GDP. http://www.prlog.org/12138850-rad-introduces-new-distance-teleprotection-solution.htmlFully Integrated Solution Seamlessly Transports Teleprotection over TDM, Packet Networks http://www.prlog.org/12137209-pecan-street-ceo-shows-smart-grid-today-unrivaled-new-laboratory.html3-story facility, hundreds of homes ready to test gear -- An exclusive interview from Smart Grid Today http://www.prlog.org/12134597-manassas-city-hires-new-compliance-officer.htmlCity of Manassas Releases Annual Water Quality Report on Website http://www.prlog.org/12133627-microgrid-market-to-boom-despite-drop-off-in-dod-funds.htmlYeager, new report seem to agree on market dynamics -- An exclusive story from Smart Grid Today http://www.prlog.org/12130242-horizon-utilities-corporation-selects-intergraph-mobile-gis-and-distribution-management-solutions.htmlInService and G/Technology integration to reduce costs, boost efficiencies http://www.prlog.org/12124502-text-to-remind-the-absolute-fastest-way-to-schedule-reminder.htmlCronote's new Text-to-Remind service is dead simple. Just text a reminder (e.g. Buy milk at 5 pm) to 623-432-0000. Cronote will text you back the same message at the designated time. http://www.prlog.org/12117495-knowing-your-audience-social-media-listening-for-utilities.htmlJoin fellow industry professionals at SMi's Masterclass - Knowing your audience: social media listening for utilities taking place on 11th July 2013, Central London http://www.prlog.org/12111349-engerati-is-the-interactive-platform-for-the-smart-energy-community.htmlThe Engerati online platform for the smart energy community has been updated with new features, content and networking... http://www.prlog.org/12104508-brian-hill-of-wind-energy-america-inc-has-been-selected-by-execrank-as-top-cdo-for-2012.htmlBrian Hill of Wind Energy America Inc has been selected by ExecRank as a Top CDO for 2012 (San Francisco, CA) (March 22, 2013) Brian Hill, Chief Development Officer at Wind Energy America Inc, has been selected by the ranking committee of ExecRank as a... http://www.prlog.org/12091496-world-bank-and-infrastructure-journal-announce-best-ppp-projects-in-emerging-markets.htmlHighlights the best public-private partnerships in emerging markets and demonstrate best practices for governments when working with the private sector. http://www.prlog.org/12089170-current-trends-in-customer-experience-management-for-utilities-2013-industry-survey-report.htmlThe 2013 Customer Experience Management in Utilities Industry Survey by Customer Management IQ revealed that 89.5% of utilities companies plan investment in new technology in the next 12-18 months. http://www.prlog.org/12089277-good-news-california-water-saving-device-officially-certified.htmlThe H2minusO - Flow Management Device has been approved and certified by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials R&T ( IAPMO ) for Section 116875 of the California Health & Safety Code (commonly known as AB1953). http://www.prlog.org/12080598-clarion-addresses-industry-specific-training-needs-in-energy-and-telecoms-industries.htmlGlobal events giant Clarion has launched a training division which will address learning and development needs in the oil & gas, utilities, telecoms and mobile money industries across five continents. http://www.prlog.org/12078948-milan-welcomes-gds-internationals-seventh-next-generation-utilities-summit-in-april.htmlFebruary 13th, 2013 - Milan, ITALY: On the 23rd to the 25th of April 2013, thirty of Europe’s leading utilities executives will convene at the Meliá Milano hotel for two-and-a-half days at GDS International’s seventh NG Utilities Europe summit. http://www.prlog.org/12077969-smart-energy-universe-survey-shows-strong-support-for-smart-meters-but-also-significant-concerns.htmlTwo surveys conducted by Smart Energy Universe among its readers shows strong support for smart meters, but also reflects varying degrees of concerns http://www.prlog.org/12071386-ghanas-electrification-success-explained-at-african-utility-week-in-may.htmlGhana had the political will to envision electrification as a national priority and catalyst for economic development says Engineer Andrew T. Barfour, Project Coordinator at the Ghana Energy Development and Access Project. http://www.prlog.org/12070100-at-distributech-toa-technologies-showcases-benefits-of-field-service-optimization-for-utilities.htmlGlobal provider of cloud-based field service management software will demonstrate its time-based, predictive approach used to drive efficiencies, enhance service and achieve real-time visibility http://www.prlog.org/12064386-scottmadden-to-present-at-2013-euci-conference.html“The Utilities’ Role in Engaging Stakeholders and Intervenors to Improve the IRP Process” http://www.prlog.org/12052532-first-order-for-kamstrups-omnia-smart-grid-suite-signed-in-denmark.htmlThe energy supplier, Østjysk Energi (DK), has signed contract on a complete wireless smart metering system, including 30,000 smart meters. This makes Østjysk Energi the first utility to order the new smart grid-platform, OMNIA. http://www.prlog.org/12037318-marcus-evans-announces-3rd-annual-electric-energy-storage-conference.htmlApplying Energy Storage in the Real Time Market to Minimize Costs and Support Innovation and Economic Viability http://www.prlog.org/12021178-4th-annual-middle-east-dc-district-cooling-summit-plan-to-action.htmlFocusing on leveraging District Cooling technologies and solutions, the 4th Annual Middle East DC Summit will guide new districts and mega project developers to deploy more economical and energy efficient air-conditioned infrastructure http://www.prlog.org/12024908-nigerian-power-minister-ibrahim-kuchi-opens-west-african-power-industry-convention-in-lagos.htmlThe Honourable Hajiya Zainab Ibrahim-Kuchi, Minister of State for Power, Nigeria, will deliver the opening address of the West African Industry Convention (WAPIC) on Tuesday, 20 November at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos. http://www.prlog.org/12023100-2012-rural-smart-grid-summit-announces-rural-electric-cooperative-award-winners.htmlMaquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative won the 2012 Smart Grid Visionary Award and People's Electric won the Community excellence Award at the 2012 Rural Smart Grid Summit http://www.prlog.org/12023088-att-cooper-power-systems-and-verdeeco-win-big-at-2012-rural-smart-grid-summit.htmlAT&T, Cooper Power Systems and Verdeeco all win awards at the 2012 Rural Smart Grid Summit in San Diego. http://www.prlog.org/12007489-global-desalination-market-to-be-worth-1837bn-in-2012-says-visiongain-report.htmlVisiongain’s analysis indicates that the global desalination market will reach $18.37bn in 2012, as municipalities and private companies invest in desalination for populations, while major industries require more clean water for expansion. http://www.prlog.org/12016082-sensatrack-cloud-based-sensor-monitoring-service-goes-live.htmlSensaTrack cloud based monitoring solution helps companies tie together distributed assets via our easy to use sensor monitoring service. http://www.prlog.org/12015120-strategic-partnership-between-awesense-and-elo-sistemas-eletronicos.htmlAwesense and ELO Sistemas Eletronicos: Forging a strategic partnership to provide Awesense senseNET revenue protection products to electric utilities in Latin America. http://www.prlog.org/11995280-united-dynamics-corporations-18th-annual-all-users-conference-to-take-place-jan-8th-10th-2013.htmlHosted in beautiful Sunny Key West, Florida United Dynamics Corporation is bringing together an All-Star lineup of industry authorities for the conference. The conference title, Boiler Inspection-“The Tricks of the Trade.” http://www.prlog.org/11983149-energy-utilities-procurement-in-an-unpredictable-energy-market.htmlThe very unpredictable energy market in which we currently purchase utilities coupled with the exponential increase in energy costs has forced many organisations to seek out an improved approach to energy procurement. http://www.prlog.org/11983284-global-iwpp-summit-what-to-expect.htmlThe Global IWPP Summit organized by Fleming Gulf has garnered an overwhelming response from The Middle East Utilities industry. http://www.prlog.org/11981422-global-iwpp-summit-commitment-to-sustainability.htmlOrganized by Fleming Gulf, The Global IWPP Summit to be held between 1-3 October at the Al Hamra Convention Center in Ras Al Khaimah will outlay a focused program that will clearly identify challenges and opportunities the market can provide. http://www.prlog.org/11980072-dnv-kema-energy-sustainability-joins-the-energy-utilities-alliance.html“DNV KEMA will play an important role within the EUA, particularly at such a crucial time for smart metering." http://www.prlog.org/11972814-transforming-your-business-and-delivering-added-value-through-smart-asset-management.htmlJoin Richard Ackroyd, Chief Executive Officer, Scottish Water to learn what he needs from his senior asset management leadership team to deliver added business value. http://www.prlog.org/11965058-infostan-launches-billing-solution-from-lognet-systems-for-the-city-of-belgrade-in-serbia.htmlMulti-service solution unifies electricity, water, heating and municipal services for efficient revenue generation and customer service http://www.prlog.org/11963681-are-asian-utilities-ready-for-smart-grid.htmlMalaysia taking the lead in Smart Grid investments and developments http://www.prlog.org/11962659-australian-energy-sector-at-forefront-of-modernisation.htmlUtilities worldwide at a strategic crossroad: Highlighting the need for 21st century Smart Grid http://www.prlog.org/11960894-1146-million-lake-manassas-project-completed-by-manassas-utilities.htmlManassas City Rehabilitates T.N Elliot/Lake Manassas Dam Under Budget and Ahead of Schedule http://www.prlog.org/11959583-kamstrup-reveals-new-smart-grid-platform-at-metering-europe-in-amsterdam-9-11-october-2012.htmlKamstrup announces the launch of the OMNIA Suite – a comprehensive smart grid-platform encompassing network communication, meter data management, smart grid applications and smart meters. http://www.prlog.org/11953926-fulcrum-chosen-for-3km-natural-gas-link-at-new-center-parcs-site.htmlLeading UK gas infrastructure and utility connection company Fulcrum appointed by Center Parcs to create pipeline supplying natural gas to a combined heat and power (CHP) and biomass heat generator at the latest Centre Parcs site in Bedfordshire. http://www.prlog.org/11951084-smart-grid-partnership-between-kamstrup-and-powel.htmlKamstrup A/S and Powel AS has announced a partnership that will enable utilities that are using both the Powel ELIN system and Kamstrup’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) to base the integration between the two systems on a standard adaptor. http://www.prlog.org/11945196-scottmadden-to-co-sponsor-and-co-chair-euci-electricity-pricing-conference.htmlScottMadden to play a lead role at the upcoming EUCI conference... http://www.prlog.org/11934809-scottmadden-insight-transmission-control-centers-critical-success-factors.htmlScottMadden, Inc. recently published “Transmission Control Centers – Critical Success Factors.” http://www.prlog.org/11933332-5-top-tips-for-profit-improvement.htmlFive top tips that businesses can easily implement to reduce their essential running costs and therefore have a positive impact on profitability http://www.prlog.org/11929099-new-energy-purchasing-technologies-provide-transparency-to-utility-regulators.htmlThe National Association of Regulatory Commissioners (NARUC) invites Pricelock’s Tripp Dunman to speak at its summer conference about how new technology, such as Pricelock Marketplace, allows the purchase of energy to be more efficient online. http://www.prlog.org/11906738-metering-europe-returns-to-amsterdam-in-october-as-utility-industry-faces-unprecedented-challenges.htmlSome 6500 utility professionals will gather in Amsterdam in October for the annual Metering, Billing/CRM Europe at what has become the largest industry conference and exhibition on the continent.