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    • WattStopper Announces eCampus, Interactive Online Training Site
      March 11, 2010

      WATTSTOPPER has launched eCampus, a comprehensive and interactive online training site designed to make learning about lighting controls enjoyable and rewarding. Specifically designed for all influencers, including electrical contractors, distributors, ESCOs, and specifiers, the courses cover control applications in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.  The free site features two offerings:  eWards, where participants earn points redeemable for merchandise from the companion storefront, and eCredited, which offers AIA- and NCQLP-approved courses for professionals interested in continuing education credits. 

      eWards courses provide an interactive and engaging overview of a wide range of lighting controls topics as well...

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    • Cooper Industries Announces Organizational Changes
      March 10, 2010

      COOPER INDUSTRIES announces Senior Vice President and CFO Terry A. Klebe will retire in 2010 after 15 years of service with Cooper Industries. Mr. Klebe began his career at Cooper in 1995 as vice president and controller and was appointed senior vice president, strategic sourcing in 1999. In 2002, he was promoted to CFO and has served in this role for the past 8 years.

      "Terry has made a tremendous impact at Cooper during his 15 years of service," said Cooper Industries Chairman and CEO Kirk S. Hachigian. "He has worked tirelessly and with the utmost passion and ethical standards throughout his career and has been a trusted advisor and business partner as we transformed Cooper over the last decade into the company it is...

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    • Standard Products Inc. Adds New Member to British Columbia Sales Team
      March 10, 2010

      STANDARD PRODUCTS INC. announces the addition of Jay Seitz to its British Columbia sales team. Jay brings 20+ years of electrical industry distribution and manufacturing experience to the team. Jay will cover the territory from Surrey to Chilliwack and will be responsible for maintaining long term relationships with customers and help grow the company's sales. Jay can be reached at (604) 945-4550 ext.248,...

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    • Sonepar Canada Inc. Appointment Announcements
      March 5, 2010

      SONEPAR CANADA INC. President and CEO, Keith Moss, announces the following new appointments:

      Chris McVittie has begun a new role as Senior Vice President, Operations for Sonepar Canada. He has spent the last nine years as Vice President and General Manager of Gescan BC, prior to which he was Director of Operations for Texcan.

      Jeff Durkuch has been appointed President, Gescan, after serving as Vice President and General Manager of Gescan Prairies for the past nine years. Mike Thompson has assumed the role of General Manager, Gescan BC, with 11 years of experience driving the company’s sales growth.

      Austin Hobson has stepped into...

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    • Graybar US Announces Organizational Changes
      March 5, 2010

      GRAYBAR, a leading distributor of electrical and communications products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, today announced the appointments of Richard D. Offenbacher to Senior Vice President - U.S. Business and Kathleen M. Mazzarella to Senior Vice President - Sales and Marketing. Both Offenbacher and Mazzarella also serve on Graybar's Board of Directors.

      Offenbacher, a Graybar veteran of nearly 42 years, will oversee Graybar's field organization within the United States, along with its Corporate Accounts and Government business. He most recently served as Senior Vice President - Sales and...

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    • Brookfield Renewable Power Hydroelectric Project Selected for Electricity Purchase Agreement
      March 11, 2010

      Brookfield Renewable Power Inc. today announced that it has been selected for a 40-year Electricity Purchase Agreement (EPA) for its Kokish River Hydroelectric Project located on the northeast coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia. This EPA is a result of the BC Hydro 2008 Clean Power Call seeking new, renewable and cost-effective energy projects.

      The Kokish River Hydroelectric Project is being developed by Kwagis Power, a limited partnership of the 'Namgis First Nation and Brookfield Renewable Power. The 45 megawatt run-of-river project is expected to generate approximately 185 gigawatt hours of clean, renewable energy annually - enough electricity to power approximately 15,000 homes - while providing significant local benefits. The project, which is still subject to...

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    • Capital Power's Quality Wind Project Awarded Energy Purchase Agreement by BC Hydro
      March 11, 2010

      BC Hydro announced today that Capital Power Corporation's ("Capital Power," or "the Company") (TSX: CPX) Quality Wind Project ("Quality Wind," or "the project") has been selected for the award of an Energy Purchase Agreement ("EPA").

      The 142-megawatt (MW) wind power project would be located in northeastern British Columbia, and developed by an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Capital Power. The project has an expected cost of $455 million.

      Clean, renewable energy generated by Quality Wind would be sold under a 25-year EPA with BC Hydro. Commercial operation is expected to commence no later than the spring of 2013.

      "Quality Wind is an excellent fit with Capital Power's strategy," said Capital Power President and CEO, Brian Vaasjo. "Once constructed, we expect the...

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    • Distributed Energy Storage Pilot Project Installed in Austin
      March 11, 2010

      Ice Energy, a leading provider of advanced energy storage for the electric utility industry, has completed the installation of a distributed energy storage pilot project, in conjunction with Austin Energy, at the South Austin Recreational Center, located in South-Central Austin.

      The Project represents the first installation of Ice Energy’s Ice Bear distributed energy storage technology in the State of Texas.

      Storing cleaner, more efficient and more abundant energy off peak, and delivering it on peak, at the site of consumption, Ice Energy’s Ice Bear distributed energy storage system is the industry’s first energy storage solution specifically developed for deployment on small to mid-sized commercial buildings. Widespread deployment of these units could help Austin Energy...

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    • Innergex Selected for Power Purchase Agreement Awards for Three Run-of-River Hydro Projects in B.C. Totaling 113 MW
      March 11, 2010

      Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX: INE) ("Innergex" or "the Corporation") is pleased to announce that it has been selected by the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority ("BC Hydro") for a power purchase agreements ("PPA") award for three run-of-river hydro projects submitted in response to the BC Hydro's 2008 Clean Power Call.

      Innergex's projects, namely Upper Lillooet River, Boulder Creek and North Creek, are located close to Pemberton, in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia and have a total expected installed capacity of 113 MW. Subject to the British Columbia Utilities Commission's approval, the PPAs will allow Innergex to enter into the development phase, which involves consulting stakeholders, as well as obtaining the relevant permits. Innergex expects North...

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    • Smart Grid Revolution Becomes 'Disruptive' for Utilities Worldwide According to New Microsoft Survey
      March 11, 2010

      Only 8 percent of utilities around the world have completed their smart grid technology implementations while 37 percent have projects underway and more than half haven't yet started, according to a new Microsoft Corp. survey.

      The Microsoft Worldwide Utility Industry Survey 2010, released today at CERAWeek 2010 in Houston, surveyed almost 200 professionals within electric, gas and water utilities and related companies around the world. The survey highlights a range of challenges -- from financial and regulatory to technology and return on investment -- for utilities already unsure of the right path to building the smart grid.

      "As this study clearly shows, the disruptive nature of the smart grid revolution, and the innovations it brings, has caught many in the industry by...

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    • WattStopper Announces eCampus, Interactive Online Training Site
      March 11, 2010

      WATTSTOPPER has launched eCampus, a comprehensive and interactive online training site designed to make learning about lighting controls enjoyable and rewarding. Specifically designed for all influencers, including electrical contractors, distributors, ESCOs, and specifiers, the courses cover control applications in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.  The free site features two offerings:  eWards, where participants earn points redeemable for merchandise from the companion storefront, and eCredited, which offers AIA- and NCQLP-approved courses for professionals interested in continuing education credits. 

      eWards courses provide an interactive and engaging overview of a wide range of lighting controls topics as well...

      read more
    • Cooper Industries Announces Organizational Changes
      March 10, 2010

      COOPER INDUSTRIES announces Senior Vice President and CFO Terry A. Klebe will retire in 2010 after 15 years of service with Cooper Industries. Mr. Klebe began his career at Cooper in 1995 as vice president and controller and was appointed senior vice president, strategic sourcing in 1999. In 2002, he was promoted to CFO and has served in this role for the past 8 years.

      "Terry has made a tremendous impact at Cooper during his 15 years of service," said Cooper Industries Chairman and CEO Kirk S. Hachigian. "He has worked tirelessly and with the utmost passion and ethical standards throughout his career and has been a trusted advisor and business partner as we transformed Cooper over the last decade into the company it is...

      read more
    • Standard Products Inc. Adds New Member to British Columbia Sales Team
      March 10, 2010

      STANDARD PRODUCTS INC. announces the addition of Jay Seitz to its British Columbia sales team. Jay brings 20+ years of electrical industry distribution and manufacturing experience to the team. Jay will cover the territory from Surrey to Chilliwack and will be responsible for maintaining long term relationships with customers and help grow the company's sales. Jay can be reached at (604) 945-4550 ext.248,...

      read more
    • Sonepar Canada Inc. Appointment Announcements
      March 5, 2010

      SONEPAR CANADA INC. President and CEO, Keith Moss, announces the following new appointments:

      Chris McVittie has begun a new role as Senior Vice President, Operations for Sonepar Canada. He has spent the last nine years as Vice President and General Manager of Gescan BC, prior to which he was Director of Operations for Texcan.

      Jeff Durkuch has been appointed President, Gescan, after serving as Vice President and General Manager of Gescan Prairies for the past nine years. Mike Thompson has assumed the role of General Manager, Gescan BC, with 11 years of experience driving the company’s sales growth.

      Austin Hobson has stepped into...

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    • BULBRITE The Krystal Touch® Line Features Energy Efficient Krypton Bulbs For Crystal Lighting
      March 11, 2010

      Designed as an energy efficient light source for elegant crystal fixtures, BULBRITE offers the Krystal Touch® line of krypton bulbs. The Krystal Touch® series is an extension of the company's renowned full-line of krypton and xenon lamps, which features the KX-2000® as its signature lamp.  BULBRITE is a leading supplier of innovative, energy-efficient light source solutions and the premier educational resource for...

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    • FANIMATION Unveils The Multimax: Versatile Ceiling Fan with a Variety of Design Options
      March 10, 2010

      Designed as a versatile ceiling fan with six lighting and blade configurations, The Multimax™ has been unveiled by FANIMATION.  FANIMATION is a leading innovative and upscale ceiling fan designer and manufacturer.

      The Multimax™ is offered in a Chrome finish with reversible Cherry/Mahogany finished blades to complement today's interior décor.  The fan can be assembled in 2-, 3- or 4-blade configurations.

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    • WAC LIGHTING Introduces 2010 Catalog Featuring Responsible Lighting Designs
      March 10, 2010

      To feature its newest Responsible Lighting products for this year, WAC Lighting introduces the 2010 28-page Supplement, featuring LEDme™ downlights, pendants, fixtures and more.  WAC Lighting, a leading manufacturer and designer of track, recessed, undercabinet, monorail and decorative lighting, develops its responsible products in the family owned manufacturing campus with in-house UL approved...

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