HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - Saratoga Resources, Inc. (OTCBB: SROE) (the "Company") today announced fiscal third quarter results for the period ended September 30, 2008. The company reported net income for the three months ended September 30, 2008 of $6,224,842, or $0.41 per basic...

Westmoreland Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - Westmoreland Coal Company (NYSE Alternext US:WLB) reported today its third quarter 2008 financial results. Net loss applicable to common shareholders was $3.5 million ($0.37 per basic and diluted common share) for the quarter ended...

PowerSecure to Participate in the Stephens, Inc. Fall Investment Conference and the Wall Street Analyst Forum

WAKE FOREST, N.C.-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - PowerSecure International, Inc. (Nasdaq: POWR) will present at the Stephens, Inc. Fall Investment Conference on Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. EST, at The New York Palace Hotel, New York, NY. The Company will also be presenting at...

Xcel Energy Files Electric Rate Case

DENVER-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - Xcel Energy today proposed a $174.7 million electricity rate increase for Colorado, expected to become effective next summer. The increase is the result of the company's efforts to meet state energy needs through power generation expansion; continued...

Fitch Rates Southwestern Public Service Co.'s Senior Notes 'BBB+'

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - Fitch Ratings has assigned a 'BBB+' rating to Southwestern Public Service Company's (SPS) $250 million 8.75% new senior notes issue, due in 2018. The proceeds of the offering will be used to pre-fund a $100 million senior notes maturity at SPS in March...

New CAPP Study: Electric Deregulation Continues Failing Texas Ratepayers

AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - Under electric deregulation, Texas ratepayers have suffered steeper price increases than ratepayers in most other states - including ratepayers in all other deregulated states with retail competition, according to a new report. Unplugged: High Prices...

Oregon Heating Oil Customers Get Price Relief as Economy Falters

PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - For Oregonians who use home heating oil, the struggling economy has delivered at least one bright spot: heating bills are dropping along with the temperatures. Crude oil prices, which reached a record high of $145 a barrel in July, fell below $56...

Dr. Ashok Sood of Magnolia Solar is Panelist in the Fourth Annual Conference on Clean Energy in Boston, MA

WOBURN, Mass.-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - Magnolia Solar, Inc., a developer of high efficiency, nano-structure based solar cells on low cost materials, will participate in the Fourth Annual Conference on Clean Energy to be held on 18-19 November, 2008 at the Hynes Convention Center. Dr...

Constellation Energy Closes $1.23 Billion Credit Facility; Strengthens Liquidity Position

BALTIMORE-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - Constellation Energy (NYSE:CEG) today announced it has closed on a $1.23 billion 364-day credit facility with UBS Loan Finance LLC and RBS Securities Corporation. "The successful completion of our credit facility marks a significant milestone in...

First Wind Begins Construction on Milford Wind Corridor Project

BOSTON-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - First Wind, an independent wind power company, today announced that it has begun construction of its Milford Wind Corridor Project. To inaugurate the project, First Wind hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today attended by officials with the Department of...

MTI Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results

ALBANY, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - Mechanical Technology, Incorporated ("MTI") (NASDAQ: MKTY), a company primarily engaged in the development and commercialization of Mobion(R) off-the-grid portable power solutions through its subsidiary MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc. ("MTI Micro") and in...

Oncor Suggests Ways to Conserve This Winter

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - Now that temperatures are falling and a chill is in the air, Oncor reminds consumers to conserve by taking some simple steps this winter: — One of the most cost-effective ways to reduce energy bills is to seal holes, cracks and openings in your...

Reliant Energy to Sell Northeastern Electricity Marketing Assets to Hess Corporation

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - Reliant Energy announced today it has reached an agreement to sell the Northeastern electricity marketing assets of its retail subsidiaries, Reliant Energy Solutions East and Reliant Energy Solutions Northeast, to Hess Corporation. These subsidiaries...

Research and Markets: Keep Fully up to Date on Your Competitors' Business Structure with Vattenfall AB - SWOT Analysis

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - Research and Markets in FY2007, an increase of 5.6% over 2006. Scope of the Report - Provides all the crucial company information required for business and competitor intelligence needs - Contains a study of the major internal and external factors...

Sopogy Receives Business Leadership Hawaii 2008 "Innovative Company of the Year" Award

HONOLULU-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - Before 1,000 members of the business community, Sopogy, Inc. was presented the Business Leadership Hawaii (BLH) 2008 "Innovative Company of the Year" Award. The event, which took place at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, honors the best in the business. The...

WGL Holdings, Inc., Reports Record Earnings for Fiscal Year 2008; Issues Fiscal Year 2009 Guidance

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - WGL Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: WGL): Consolidated Results WGL Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: WGL), the parent company of Washington Gas Light Company (Washington Gas) and other energy-related subsidiaries, today reported record net income determined in accordance...

Power Efficiency Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - Power Efficiency Corporation (OTCBB:PEFF), a clean tech company focused on efficiency technologies for electric motors, today announced its third quarter 2008 financial results and updated shareholders about the company's progress. The Company's...

USC Keston Institute Panelists Assess the Performance and Progress of the $42 Billion State of California Infrastructure Bonds Approved in 2006

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - Top officials in the State of California's public works agencies and state treasury joined infrastructure and policy experts yesterday for a forum titled, "Assessing Performance and Progress of California's 2006 Infrastructure Bonds," hosted by The...

PowerSecure Expands Credit Facility to $50 Million to Finance Growth Initiatives

WAKE FOREST, N.C.-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - PowerSecure International, Inc. (Nasdaq: POWR) today announced it has expanded its credit facility to $50 million, doubling the capacity of its previous facility. The expanded facility provides the Company with access to significant capital to...

El Paso Electric Names New Chief Executive Officer

EL PASO, Texas-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - El Paso Electric (NYSE:EE) announced today the selection of David W. Stevens as chief executive officer, effective November 17, 2008. Stevens succeeds J. Frank Bates, who has served as interim president and CEO since February, 2008. "I am very...

Fitch Rtes FL Muni Power Agency All-Requirements Power Supply Project 2008C&D VRDBs 'AA+/F1+'

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - Fitch Ratings assigns a rating of 'AA+/F1+' to the $201,670,000 Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) All-Requirements Power Supply Project variable rate demand refunding revenue bonds (the bonds), consisting of: —$154,945,000 series 2008C...

Pennsylvania Commission Approves Allegheny Energy Transmission Line Project

GREENSBURG, Pa.-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - Trans-Allegheny Interstate Line Company (TrAILCo), a subsidiary of Allegheny Energy, Inc. (NYSE:AYE), announced that a motion passed today by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approves construction of a 1.2-mile segment of its 500-kilovolt...

OptHome Shares Ten Easy Steps to Go Green and Save Green at Home

SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass.-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - OptHome, (www.OptHome.com) the ultimate online resource for empowering homeowners, buyers and sellers to make smart decisions for all their homeowner needs, wants homeowners to know its easier to go green than they may think—and a lot...

Additional Low Income Energy Assistance for Customers in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - Washington Gas is informing the public that the federal government has released $5.1 billion to states for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, known as LIHEAP. This is more than double the amount of annual funding previously available to...

WorldWater & Solar Technologies to Host Third Quarter Conference Call on November 18, 2008

EWING, N.J.-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - WorldWater & Solar Technologies Corp. (OTC BB: WWAT), developer and marketer of proprietary ENTECH solar systems, today announced that it will host its previously-postponed third quarter conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern on November 18, 2008...

Fitch Affirms Providence, RI Special Obligation Tax Increment Bonds at 'BBB'

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - In the course of routine surveillance, Fitch Ratings affirms the 'BBB' rating on approximately $23.9 million Providence, RI, (the city) special obligation tax increment refunding bonds series E, series F (taxable), and series G (Alternative Minimum...

American Water Recognized for Customer Communications

VOORHEES, N.J.-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - American Water (NYSE:AWK), the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company, won 37 MarCom Awards, one of the most prestigious forms of international recognition for marketing communications excellence. The annual awards...

NYISO Forecasts Sufficient Electricity Supply for Winter 2008-2009

RENSSELAER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - According to the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), New York State has sufficient resources to serve the electricity needs of the 2008-2009 winter season. The NYISO forecasts New York's winter peak usage will reach 25,293 megawatts...

Dynegy Inc. Announces Executive Management Team Changes

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - Dynegy Inc. (NYSE:DYN) today announced that Charles C. Cook, Senior Vice President, Strategic Planning, Corporate Business Development and Treasurer, has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Commercial and Market Analytics. In his new role, Cook, 44...

Quorum Formalizes Energy Business Intelligence Offerings

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - Quorum Business Solutions, Inc. (Quorum), a leading provider of business and information technology solutions for the oil, gas, and renewable energy industry, continues to expand its business intelligence (BI) footprint into the energy industry. Through...

Washington State Heating Oil Customers Get Price Relief as Economy Falters

SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - For Washingtonians who use home heating oil, the struggling economy has delivered at least one bright spot: heating bills are dropping along with the temperatures. Crude oil prices, which reached a record high of $145 a barrel in July, fell below $56 a...

Cleaner Coal Technology Key to the World's Energy Future

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - GE Energy and the University of Wyoming today announced an agreement to further cleaner coal technology, making coal-fired power generation more viable in America. Under the agreement, GE and the university will develop the High Plains Gasification...

Project Intends to Construct World's Largest, Most Efficient Synthetic Natural Gas Production Facility

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - C Change Investments announced today that one of its affiliates is acquiring an equity position in NC12, Inc. (formally Texas Syngas, Inc.). Russell Read, C Change Investment's CEO will join the NC12 Board of Directors. NC12 has formed a joint...

MDU Resources Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock and Preferred Stock

BISMARCK, N.D.-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - The MDU Resources Group (NYSE: MDU) board of directors today declared quarterly dividends on the company's common stock and preferred stock. The dividend for common stock is 15.5 cents per share, unchanged from the previous quarter. Dividends for...

Insituform Wins $10.3M CIPP Project in Connecticut

CHESTERFIELD, Mo.-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - Insituform Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: INSU) was awarded a $10.3 million sewer contract in November from the Metropolitan Development Commission (MDC) for the rehabilitation of 270,000 linear feet of sewer lines using...

Abraxas Announces 2009 Capital Expenditure Budget

SAN ANTONIO-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - Abraxas Petroleum Corporation (NASDAQ:AXAS) today announced its 2009 capital expenditure budget of $20 million, on a stand-alone basis, which excludes the capital expenditures of Abraxas Energy Partners, L.P., the master limited partnership (MLP) in...

Reval Wins Credit Magazine's 2008 Technology Innovation Awards for its FAS 157 Solution

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - Reval, a global leader in financial risk management solutions and services, announced today that it was recognized with Credit Magazine's Technology Innovation Award for its FAS 157 module. The Technology Innovation Awards recognizes key developments in...

Colonial Commercial Corp. Reports Third Quarter Financial Results

HAWTHORNE, N.J.-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - Colonial Commercial Corp. ("Colonial") (OTC Bulletin Board: "CCOM," "CCOMP"), today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008. Sales for the quarter increased 11.4%, or $2,340,156, to $22,862,364 from $20,522,208...

EnOcean Launches Dolphin Platform at electronica 2008

OBERHACHING, Germany-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - EnOcean launched its Dolphin system architecture at electronica 2008, setting entirely new standards in wireless sensor networks. Dolphin enables energy-autonomous actuators, bidirectional communication of sensors and innovative routing...

Rapid Change Drives Water Revenues to Nearly $1 Trillion in 2020

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - Water is the one essential resource for which there's no substitute, and rising demand threatens crisis. But executives and investors aiming to harness these trends have been consistently flummoxed by water's fragmented business segments, hyper-local...

Thorium Power Announces $6.7 Million of Revenue for the Third Quarter of 2008; Affirms Full-Year 2008 Revenue Guidance

MCLEAN, Va.-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - Thorium Power, Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: THPW), the developer of non-proliferative nuclear fuel technology and provider of comprehensive advisory services for emerging nuclear programs, today provided a quarterly update for the three months ended...

Electric & Gas Industries Association and Solar Panels Plus Launch Solar Financing and Leasing Programs

SACRAMENTO, Calif. & CHESAPEAKE, Va.-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - Solar Panels Plus has partnered with the non-profit Electric & Gas Industries Association (EGIA) to bring GEOSmart Sustainable Financing Solutions(R), a consumer friendly and easy to use financing program, to its base...

EnergyConnect Launches 2009 Enrollment Campaign for Emergency Response Program for the PJM Market

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - EnergyConnect, an industry leader in innovative demand response technologies, today announced that it has begun enrolling electricity consumers located in the mid-Atlantic and Midwest-based PJM market in its 2009 EventConnect ILR Program...

Examine the Green Power Retail Strategies in European Utilities

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Renewable energies industry is available in its catalogue. Green power retail strategies in European utilities http://www.reportlinker.com/p097323/Green-power-retail-strategies...

New Jersey Resources Reports Fiscal 2008 Earnings Growth; Raises Dividend 10.7 Percent; Announces Fiscal 2009 Guidance

WALL, N.J.-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - New Jersey Resources (NYSE:NJR) today announced a 6.2 percent year-over-year increase in net financial earnings as well as a 10.7 percent increase in its annual dividend rate. The company also announced its net financial earnings guidance for fiscal...

Jennic Enables First Wireless Sensor Network in Major City of London School Installation

SHEFFIELD, England-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - Jennic announces the successful implementation and installation of the first phase of a wireless control network using a Jennic solution. It is designed to help the City of London improve control of the heating system in its renowned School...

Technip: Third Quarter Results

PARIS-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - Regulatory News: Technip (Paris:TEC) (ISIN:FR0000131708): -0- *T ex. FX EUR in millions, (except EPS) 3Q 07 3Q 08 % change impact...

Hurricane Electric Expands Global Network Into Atlanta

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - Hurricane Electric, a leading Internet transit provider, has extended its network to Atlanta, connecting into the Telx Atlanta exchange point. In addition to providing more direct routes to the Southern United States, this epic arrangement will add...

Commerce Energy Reports Financial Results for Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year

COSTA MESA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - Commerce Energy Group, Inc. (Amex: EGR), a leading U.S. electricity and natural gas marketing company, today announced financial results for fiscal 2008 and fourth quarter ended July 31, 2008. Fiscal 2008 Full-Year Results For the full year, the...

Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania Offers Winter Warmth to Those in Need in Washington County

CANONSBURG, Pa.-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - Hundreds of needy families across south-central Pennsylvania will encounter challenges in their efforts to stay warm this winter. To meet this pressing need, Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania is partnering with community organizations to launch the...

Nearly Half of U.S. Homeowners Concerned about Ability to Pay for Heat this Winter

MADISON, Va.-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - As temperatures drop, uncertain economic conditions are sending shivers down the spines of many American homeowners struggling to heat their homes this winter. According to a recent Plow & Hearth(R) survey, conducted by IPSOS Public Affairs...

Itron to Present at the Stephens Fall Investment Conference and UBS Global Technology and Services Conference

LIBERTY LAKE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - Itron Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) announced today that LeRoy Nosbaum, Chairman and CEO, and Malcolm Unsworth, President and COO, will present at the Stephens Fall Investment Conference on Tuesday, November 18th at 10:00 a.m. ET at The New York Palace...

Long Beach Continues Hitting Historical 10-year Lows for Water Use

LONG BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - Today, the Long Beach Board of Water Commissioners has announced that Long Beach water demand for October 2008 has set a new record 10-year low. Long Beach water use this October was 9.5 percent below the historical 10-year average ('98-'07...

WGL Holdings, Inc., Announces New Investor Relations Director

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - WGL Holdings, Inc., announced today that Robert Dennis has been appointed Director, Investor Relations. In his new role, Dennis will be responsible for communicating the company's strategy, financial, and operational performance to the financial...

Case Announces Nine Energy Efficient Tips for 2009

BETHESDA, Md.-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - Year after year, data from the U.S. Department of Energy suggests that heating and cooling are the largest energy expenses in most homes across the U.S. As most homeowners look for ways to reduce their energy usage and save on their utility bills...

Juhl Wind, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results

WOODSTOCK, Minn.-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - Juhl Wind Inc. (OTCBB: JUHL), the Leader in Community Wind Power, today announced its results for the three month period ending on September 30, 2008. The Company reported revenue of $149,405 for the three months ended September, 2008, a...

P2 Energy Solutions Announces the Migration from Tobin LandSuite(TM) to Enterprise Land(TM) by Quintana Minerals Corporation

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - P2 Energy Solutions, the industry's leading provider of oil and gas software, is pleased to announce Quintana Minerals Corporation based in Houston, Texas, along with several of its affiliated companies, have migrated from P2 Energy Solutions' Tobin...

enXco Announces Jean Roche as Chief Financial Officer

ESCONDIDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - enXco, an EDF Energies Nouvelles Company (PARIS:EEN) announces the addition of Jean Roche as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Roche brings to enXco 11 years of substantial experience overseeing and making strategic, cross-functional and operational...

Exelon Launches Exchange Offer for NRG Energy, Inc.

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - Exelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC) announced today that it has launched an exchange offer for all of the outstanding shares of NRG Energy, Inc. common stock at a fixed exchange ratio of 0.485 Exelon shares for each NRG share and that the company has filed a...

American Water's CEO Named President of National Association of Water Companies

VOORHEES, N.J.-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - American Water (NYSE:AWK), the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today that Don Correll, president and CEO, was appointed president of the Board of the National Association of Water Companies (NAWC), a...

Greenbelt Resources Corporation Ends Litigation

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - Greenbelt Resources Corporation (Pink Sheets:GRCO), CEO, Scott Pummill is pleased to announce that it has successfully resolved all litigation involving John H. Rivera, U.S. Sustainable Energy Corporation and Redwood Consultants, LLC. Due to certain...

Industrial Audit Delivers Innovative Services to Simplify Complex Projects

RENO, Nev.-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - Industrial Audit Corporation, a Canadian-based industrial services firm today announced their expansion into the United States nuclear market. With Industrial Audit's launch for the first time in the US there is an easy-to-deploy service providing...

Super-Strength Relays Expand Abilities of ILLUMRA Self-Powered Wireless Light Controls

OREM, Utah-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - ILLUMRA, the largest North American supplier of self-powered, battery-free, wireless lighting controls, announced today the release of four powerful new switching relays. The devices are used in conjunction with EnOcean-enabled self-powered wireless...

Sunrise Solar Enhances Management Team

SAN ANTONIO-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - Sunrise Solar Corp. (OTCBB:SSLR) today announced a key management team appointment that will help position the Company to take full advantage of domestic and international opportunities in the solar marketplace. James "Jim" T. Kesaris, a proven...

Joint News Conference: Renewable Energy Industries Poised to Lead U.S. Economic Recovery

-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - News Advisory: -0- *T When: Thursday, November 13, 10:00 am (Eastern Time) What: National News Teleconference Who: Randall Swisher, Executive Director, American Wind Energy Association Karl Gawell, Executive Director, Geothermal Energy Association Linda Church...

Ed Thomas Joins Electric & Gas Industries Association To Lead Utility Exchange and Contractor Exchange Services

SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - The Electric & Gas Industries Association (EGIA) today announced that Ed Thomas has joined the organization as Director of EGIA's new Utility Exchange and Contractor Exchange Services. "The addition of Ed to our management team enables...

Bobcat Gas' Salt Cavern Begins Natural Gas Storage in Louisiana, Owners GE and Haddington Announce

PORT BARRE, La.-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - Bobcat Gas Storage, its owners Haddington Energy Partners III LP and GE Energy Financial Services, announced today they have introduced one of the newest natural gas storage facilities in the United States. The first cavern, which has completed its...

"High-Performance School of the Future, Today" Opens at Greenbuild in Boston on November 18th

OAK BROOK, Ill.-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - Attendees to the upcoming 2008 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Boston can tour a special demonstration project showcasing the "High-Performance School of the Future, Today" when they visit the show on November 18-21. Designed by the...

Volt's McCaffrey to Address CA World Conference

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - Volt Workforce Solutions, a staffing business unit of Volt Information Sciences, Inc. will present at this year's CA World 08 Conference in Las Vegas, November 16-20, 2008. CA World is a leading education and networking conference for Computer...

Ultralife Corporation Completes Acquisition of U.S. Energy Systems, Inc.

NEWARK, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - Ultralife Corporation (NASDAQ: ULBI) has completed the acquisition of U.S. Energy Systems, Inc., and its services affiliate, U.S. Power Services, Inc. Under the terms of the U.S. Energy Systems agreement, the purchase price consisted of $2.85...

Nighthawk Systems Signs Agreement with Itron

SAN ANTONIO-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - Nighthawk Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: NIHK) ("Nighthawk"), a leading provider of wireless and IP-based control devices and solutions, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) under which Nighthawk has granted Itron a...

Cummins Inc. To Share Growth Story with Investment Community

CHARLESTON, S.C.-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) will highlight the role its Components businesses play in helping Cummins deliver sustainable earnings growth at a conference today for industry analysts at the Company's North American turbocharger production facility...

Superior Lamp Continues to Commit to Customers by Offering "Green" Products

MT. LAUREL, N.J.-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - Superior Lamp now offers a new bulb, the LumiTwist(TM), which is specifically designed for helping the environment. Everyone is now keeping an eye on the energy they consume. The new media abounds with stories on how to "Go Green" and utilizing...

Ocean Power Technologies Launches New PowerBuoy in Hawaii

PENNINGTON, N.J.-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPTT and London Stock Exchange AIM: OPT) ("OPT" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has installed one of its PowerBuoy(R) wave power generation units near Kaneohe Bay on the island of Oahu...

Basin Water Granted Extension from Nasdaq for Second and Third Quarter 2008 Form 10-Q Filings and All Required Restatements

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - Basin Water, Inc. (NASDAQ:BWTR) announced today that, on November 10, 2008, the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel (the "Panel") granted the Company continued listing on The Nasdaq Global Market provided that the Company files its...

Puget Sound Energy is Preparing to Respond to Potential Power Outages and Natural Gas System Needs from Forecasted Storm

BELLEVUE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - Puget Sound Energy is closely monitoring the National Weather Service forecast of heavy rains and high winds, and is prepared to respond to power outages that may result from the storm front that is expected to reach the Puget Sound region...

NRG Energy Confirms Receipt of Letters from Exelon Corporation

PRINCETON, N.J.-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) today confirmed that it has received two letters today from Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC) in which Exelon states its intention to commence an unsolicited exchange offer on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, to acquire all...

Team to Pursue Development of Ecologically Sustainable Medical Science Green City in New Administrative Capital of Korea

BOSTON & SEOUL, Republic of Korea-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - The government organization in charge of developing the Multifunctional Administrative City (MAC) of Korea has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a government agency and two private entities to develop a...

C Change Investments Formed by Former CalPERS CIO

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - The formation of C Change Investments, LLC was announced by its co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Russell Read. He is the former Chief Investment Officer of CalPERS, where he successfully transitioned America's largest pension fund toward...

Atmos Energy Increases Annual Dividend

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE: ATO) said today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend increase on the company's common stock of approximately 2 percent to 33 cents a share. The indicated annual dividend is $1.32. This is the company's...

Concho Resources Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial and Operating Results and Provides 2009 Capital Budget Detail and Guidance

MIDLAND, Texas-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - Concho Resources Inc. (NYSE: CXO) ("Concho" or the "Company") today reported financial and operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008. Recent highlights include: — Production of 1.9 MMBoe for the three months...

Atmos Energy Corporation Reports Earnings for Fiscal 2008; Affirms Fiscal 2009 Guidance

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE:ATO) today reported consolidated results for its 2008 fiscal year and fourth quarter ended September 30, 2008. — Fiscal 2008 net income was $180.3 million, or $2.00 per diluted share, compared with net income of...

Exelon to Launch Exchange Offer for NRG Energy, Inc.

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - Exelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC) announced today that it will launch an exchange offer on Wednesday, Nov. 12 for all of the outstanding shares of NRG Energy, Inc. common stock at a fixed exchange ratio of 0.485 Exelon shares for each NRG share. "While we...

Energy Recovery, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results

SAN LEANDRO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - Energy Recovery, Inc. (Nasdaq:ERII), a global leading provider of ultra efficient energy recovery products and technology for seawater desalination, announced today the results of its third quarter ended September 30, 2008. In the third quarter...

LABC Sustainability Summit to Focus on 'Building a Green Economy'

-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - In an effort to highlight Los Angeles' emerging role in the global "clean technology" economy, the Los Angeles Business Council will convene its 2nd Annual Sustainability Summit, "Building a Green Economy," on November 14 at the Getty. Featuring prominent...

MWH Joint Venture Wins Port Contract Extension

BROOMFIELD, Colo.-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - MWH, a global provider of environmental engineering and construction services, and its joint venture partner, Keppel Seghers, has won a contract extension to oversee the construction of a mechanical dewatering plant at the Port of Antwerp. The...

Penn Virginia Corporation to Present at Upcoming Investor Conference

RADNOR, Pa.-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - Penn Virginia Corporation (NYSE:PVA) announced today that it will make a presentation at Canaccord Adams' Global Energy Conference in Miami beginning at 3:45 pm ET on November 19, 2008. A. James Dearlove, President and Chief Executive Officer, will...

Constellation Energy Announces New Management Team for Commercial Businesses

BALTIMORE-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - Constellation Energy (NYSE:CEG) today announced that Kathleen W. Hyle, currently senior vice president, Constellation Energy, will assume the role of chief operating officer of the company's overall commercial business and lead its new management team...

Black & Veatch Releases Results of 2008 U.S. Electric Utilities Survey

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - Black & Veatch, a leading global engineering, consulting and construction company, today released the results of its third annual "Strategic Directions in the Electric Utility Industry" survey showing system reliability, aging workforce and...

Correction - Fitch Affs & Removes SCPPA Gas Prepay from Rtg Watch Negative; Outlook Stable

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - (This is updates the previous release, and includes the affirmation of the rating.) Fitch Ratings has affirmed and removed the 'A' rating of Southern California Public Power (SCPPA) (Proj #1) gas project revenue bonds ser 2007A, B & C from Rating...

EMerge Alliance Launched to Create a New Standard for Power Distribution and Device Control in Commercial Buildings

SAN RAMON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - In a move aimed at increasing the flexibility, efficiency and sustainability of commercial buildings, a group of visionaries today are announcing the EMerge Alliance(TM). The Alliance will lead the creation and deployment of a new power...

Fitch Removes SCPPA Gas Prepay from Rating Watch Negative; Outlook Stable

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - Fitch Ratings has removed the 'A' rating of Southern California Public Power (SCPPA) (Proj #1) gas project revenue bonds ser 2007A, B & C from Rating Watch Negative. A Stable Outlook is assigned. The removal of the ratings from Negative Watch (where...

American Water Offers Cold Weather Tips To Prevent Freezing Pipes

VOORHEES, N.J.-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - American Water (NYSE:AWK), the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company, reminds homeowners to be prepared for freezing winter temperatures and act to prevent costly plumbing repairs. "During winter weather, water pipes...

ITT CEO to speak at Baird's 2008 Industrial Conference

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - ITT Corporation (NYSE: ITT) Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Steve Loranger will present at the Baird's 2008 Industrial Conference in Chicago on Wednesday, November 12, 2008. Loranger's comments will begin at 9:20 AM EST (8:20...

Airgas Names Ellen C. Wolf to Board of Directors

RADNOR, Pa.-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Ellen C. Wolf, senior vice president and chief financial officer of American Water (NYSE: AWK), to fill the vacancy created by the untimely passing of Director William...

Clear Skies Solar Launches Carbon 612 Corporation

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - Clear Skies Solar (OTCBB:CSKH), a leading developer of solar energy products in the U.S. and abroad, announces the launch of Carbon 612 Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary which was created to commercialize the company's proprietary technologies...

Ivara Corporation Announces Russian Reseller Agreement with CBE

BURLINGTON, Ontario-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - Ivara Corporation, the industry leader and innovator in asset performance management solutions, today announced a reseller partnership with KB Energoavtomatika (CBE). Under the agreement, CBE will focus its efforts to resell and provide...

IXYS and Power Efficiency Enter Into a Partnership for the Supply and Sale of Single Phase E-Save Technology(TM) Products

BIEL, Switzerland & LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - IXYS Corporation, Biel, Switzerland (NASDAQ:IXYS) and Power Efficiency Corporation, Las Vegas, NV (OTCBB:PEFF) jointly announced today that they have entered into a partnership for the supply and sale of Power Efficiency's...

AES Names Elizabeth Hackenson as Chief Information Officer

ARLINGTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) today announced that Elizabeth Hackenson has joined as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO). Ms. Hackenson will report to Andres Gluski, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of AES...

Defense Energy Support Center Enters into Master Demand Response Agreement with EnergyConnect

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - EnergyConnect, an industry leader in innovative demand response technologies, today announced that it has been selected as a provider to the Department of Defense (DOD) and other federal government agencies. "Demand response is an essential...

New Boundary Technologies Drives Cost Savings, Energy Conservation with Green IT Solution

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - www.newboundary.com - New Boundary Technologies(R), the IT automation innovator, today announced the release of its new Green IT Solution. Powered by Policy Commander(R) and the company's unique PwrSmart(TM) technology, the Green IT Solution...

AmeriGas Partners Reports Fiscal 2008 Results, Confirms 2009 Guidance

VALLEY FORGE, Pa.-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - AmeriGas Propane, Inc., general partner of AmeriGas Partners, L.P. (NYSE: APU), reported net income for the Partnership for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008 of $158.0 million, or $2.70 per limited partner unit, compared to net income of...

UGI Reports Record Earnings for Fiscal 2008, Confirms 2009 Guidance

VALLEY FORGE, Pa.-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI) today reported net income of $215.5 million, or $1.99 per diluted share, for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2008, compared to $204.3 million, or $1.89 per diluted share, for the fiscal year ended September 30...

The Green Grid Expands Global Community; New End-User Advisory Council Established to Influence Consortium's Strategic Direction

PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - The Green Grid, a global consortium dedicated to advancing energy efficiency in data centers and business computing ecosystems, today announced several steps that are designed to expand the consortium's community of industry, government and academic...

Research and Markets: Corporate Review of Unified Energy System Who Are Based in Russia

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Corporate Review - Unified Energy System - Russia" company profile to their offering. Compiled after extensive research and in collaboration with company analysts, trade associations, and...

Fitch Rates Lower Colorado River Authority's (Texas) $100MM 2008A Transmission Revs 'A+'

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - Fitch Ratings has assigned an 'A+' rating to the Lower Colorado River Authority's (LCRA) transmission contract revenue bonds, series 2008A (issued on behalf of the LCRA Transmission Services Corporation; TSCorp). The bonds are expected to be issued...

Atmos Energy Corporation CFO to Speak at Bank of America Conference

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-November 10, 2008 - J. Patrick Reddy, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE: ATO), will speak at the Bank of America 2008 Energy Conference on Thursday, November 13, 2008, at 9:20 a.m. ET. The company's presentation will be webcast...

FreightCar America, Inc. Declares Regular Dividend

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-November 10, 2008 - The directors of FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAIL) have declared a regular cash dividend of $0.06 per share of common stock of the company. The dividend is payable on November 28, 2008, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November...

GeoResources, Inc. Reports Third Quarter and Nine Month 2008 Financial Results

HOUSTON, Texas-(Business Wire)-November 10, 2008 - GeoResources, Inc., (NASDAQ:GEOI), today announced its financial results for the nine months and the quarter ended September 30, 2008, compared to the results for the same periods in 2007. For the three months ended September 30, 2008, the Company...

GeoResources, Inc. Provides Operations Update

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-November 10, 2008 - GeoResources, Inc., (Nasdaq: GEOI), today provided an operations update. The Company is continuing its full capital budget as planned. DRILLING RESULTS GeoResources continues its successful exploitation of the Austin Chalk formation in the Giddings...

Shaw Awarded Task Order Contract to Support FEMA Louisiana Housing Mission

BATON ROUGE, La.-(Business Wire)-November 10, 2008 - The Shaw Group Inc. (NYSE: SGR) announced today that its Environmental & Infrastructure Group has been awarded a task order to provide support for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Louisiana Housing Mission. This task order...

Beacon Power Announces Third Quarter 2008 Results

TYNGSBORO, Mass.-(Business Wire)-November 10, 2008 - Beacon Power Corporation (NASDAQ: BCON), a company that designs and develops advanced products and services to support more stable, reliable and efficient electricity grid operation, announced its financial results for the third quarter ended...

State Gives Uranium Resources, Inc. Permission to Conduct Exploratory Drilling in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.-(Business Wire)-November 10, 2008 - Uranium Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: URRE) (URI), a uranium exploration, development, mining and production company, today announced that the Mining and Minerals Division of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department granted URI...

Capstone Turbine Corporation Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2009 Operating Results

CHATSWORTH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-November 10, 2008 - Capstone Turbine Corporation (www.microturbine.com) (NASDAQ:CPST), today reported operating results for its second quarter ended September 30, 2008 in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Financial...

PowerSecure to Participate in the Bank of America Energy Conference

WAKE FOREST, N.C.-(Business Wire)-November 10, 2008 - PowerSecure International, Inc. (Nasdaq: POWR) will present at the Bank of America Energy Conference on Friday, November 14, 2008, at 8:00 a.m. EST, at The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, Florida. The presentation will include a discussion of the...

PSE Orders Turbines For Wild Horse Expansion

BELLEVUE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-November 10, 2008 - Puget Sound Energy today announced the utility placed an order for 22 wind turbine generators with Vestas on Nov. 7 for the proposed expansion of the utility's Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility. Delivery of the turbines and initial construction...

KBR Awarded Disaster Relief Contract by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Under Initiative for Emergency Power

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-November 10, 2008 - KBR (NYSE:KBR) today announced it has been awarded a disaster relief contract, valued at up to $75 million over a five-year period by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Pittsburgh District, for its advance contract initiative for...

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