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Vermeer Acquires Remaining Interests in McLaughlin
Vermeer Corporation today announced it has acquired the remaining interests of McLaughlin Group, Inc. The company originally acquired a minority interest in McLaughlin in 2012. “Our initial investment in McLaughlin created the ideal opportunity to determine how the company culture and product port..
Water District Recognized for Commitment to Safety
Illinois American Water has announced the company’s Cairo District has gone 18 years without experiencing any lost-time accidents. According to Michael Brown, Illinois American Water Cairo District’s Operations Superintendent, ensuring employees complete every job safely requires a daily commitment..
New Jersey American Water Files for Rate Increase Due to Infrastructure Improvements
New Jersey American Water has filed a petition with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to increase rates by approximately $129.3 million in response to the significant investment the company has made into its water and wastewater infrastructure since its last rate adjustment in 2015. “In less..
All Rover Pipeline HDD Activities Can Resume
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved Energy Transfer Partners request to resume Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) operations along the Rover Pipeline Project. Drilling operations at nine HDD locations approved by FERC are expected to begin within the week, with an emphas..
Atlantic Sunrise Compressor Station Construction Project Begins
Williams Partners L.P. today announced that construction is underway in Pennsylvania on the greenfield portion of the Atlantic Sunrise pipeline project – an expansion of the existing Transco natural gas pipeline to connect abundant Marcellus gas supplies with markets in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeas..
Furukawa Electric to Expand Fiber Optic Cable Production Capacity
Furukawa Electric Company today announced plans to nearly double its 2016 fiber optic manufacturing capacity by 2019 and to also increase its fiber optic cable manufacturing capacity. Between 2014 and 2016, the company increased its global fiber production capacity by 20% and initially planned ..
Hydro One and Avista File Applications for Regulatory Approval of Merger
Hydro One Limited and Avista Corporation have filed Applications requesting regulatory approval of the proposed merger of the two companies that was announced on July 19, 2017. The applications have been filed with state utility commissions in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Alaska, as w..
New Jersey American Water Investing $6.5 Million in New Water Mains in Camden County
New Jersey American Water today announced it will invest approximately $6.5 million for the installation of new water mains in its Voorhees and Oaklyn service area. The company will be installing approximately 32,850 feet of new main in this area, replacing water main that was installed around the 1..
Illinois American Water Acquires Piasa Township Sanitary District
Illinois American Water President Bruce Hauk today announced the company’s acquisition of the Piasa Township Sanitary District. The purchase of the system adds approximately 120 customers to the company’s customer base in the Alton District. In a public referendum on April 4, 2017, residents of Pia..
Georgia Power Announces Estimated Restoration Times, Says Efforts Ahead of Schedule
Georgia Power today announced regional estimated restoration times (ERTs) for all areas of the state following Hurricane Irma. The hurricane, one of the strongest and largest storms to strike Georgia in decades, brought high winds, heavy rain and flooding to every county in the state and impacte..
Goldfield to Assist with Irma Restoration Efforts in Florida
The Goldfield Corporation has mobilized all of its power line construction personnel and related equipment from its Florida and Texas operations are committed to storm restoration work in Florida as a result of Hurricane Irma. Although the company is providing restoration services to most of the ma..
Ameren Sends Second Wave of Workers to Assist Hurricane Irma Recovery Efforts
Ameren announced it will send more crews to Florida, bringing the company’s total to approximately 1,000 employees and contractors assisting in the restoration and rebuilding efforts in response to Hurricane Irma. The company also announced an additional $25,000 donation to aid Red Cross relief..
Illinois American Water's Pekin District Celebrates 7 Years of Safety Excellence
Illinois American Water announced the Pekin District has gone over 7 years without experiencing any lost-time accidents. “Safety is on our minds every minute of every day,” Cord Crisler, Illinois American Water’s Operations Superintendent, said “There is nothing more important than ensuring our emp..
Leadership Change Made at Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch has named Joe Lauria Vice President and Director of Planning and Growth for the Americas in the company’s water business. In this new role, Lauria will help clients identify and implement sustainable solutions to evolving water challenges. Based in Irvine, California, his primary focu..
CPS Energy Sends Crews to Florida to Help With Irma Power Restoration Efforts
CPS Energy today announced it is sending crews to assist Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) with power restoration efforts in the wake of Hurricane Irma. “Our response exemplifies our commitment to people and now extends to restoring a community in need,” said Paula Gold-Williams, CPS Energy Pre..
FirstEnergy Sending More Crews to Help Restore Power in Florida
As the damage continues to be assessed following Hurricane Irma, FirstEnergy Corp. today announced its utilities will send additional linemen and support personnel to help utilities in Florida with restoration efforts following large-scale power outages. The crews are scheduled to leave for Florida..
Water Technology Program Now Accepting Applications
Pipeline H2O announced it is now accepting applications for the 2018 class. Supported by a coalition of regional cities, utilities, universities, and startup organizations, Pipeline H2O is looking for companies working on water technologies that solve various aspects of the world’s water issues such..
PSEG Selected for Top Sustainability Index for 10th Year in a Row
Marking a decade of sustainability leadership, Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America for the 10th consecutive year. The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) recognize forward-thinking companies based on an appraisal of the c..
New Jersey American Water Investing $1.5 Million in New Water Main in Millburn
New Jersey American Water will be investing approximately $1.5 million for the installation of 2,200 feet of new water main in its Millburn service area this fall. The company will replace water main that was put into service as long ago as the 1930s. The aging 24-inch water line will be replaced wi..
Arizona Utility Regulator to Join Trump Administration
PHOENIX (AP) — A member of the state commission that regulates utilities is resigning to take a job with the Trump Administration in Washington. Commissioner Doug Little announced Wednesday that he has accepted a job with the U.S. Department of Energy and will step down Sept. 29. Little is one of ..
Duke Energy Announces Estimated Power Restoration Times for Florida
Duke Energy has announced the following power restoration times for specific areas in Florida following the damage from Hurricane Irma: By midnight Friday, Sept. 15: The western portion of its service area. This includes Pinellas and Pasco counties By midnight Sunday, Sept. 17: centr..
NV5 Global Wins $60 Million Infrastructure Design Contract in New York City
NV5 Global, Inc. has been awarded a $60 million contract by the New York City Department of Design and Construction (NYCDDC) to perform engineering design services for city-funded infrastructure projects. The projects will be driven by mayoral initiatives, community needs, and infrastructure rehabil..
Water Utility Asks Ratepayers to Refrain from Water Usage
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A water utility in Vermont’s Chittenden County says it is asking customers to refrain from using water for most of the day this Wednesday. The conservation notice is from Champlain Water District, and lasts from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. The Burlington Free Press repo..
Vermont Utility Sending 30 Workers for Irma Recovery
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont’s largest electric utility is sending 30 line workers and others to Georgia to help with Hurricane Irma recovery efforts. Green Mountain Power’s Kristin Carlson says 30 line workers, supervisors and mechanics who left Tuesday will help restore power to some of the est..
More Michigan Utility Crews Joining Irma Restoration Effort
JACKSON, Mich. (AP) — More utility crews from Michigan are heading to help assist with power restorations following Hurricane Irma. Consumers Energy says it is sending an additional 130 employees and contractors Wednesday to help restore power in Georgia. Crews are leaving from Jackson for the Atla..
Water Pipeline Coming to the Delaware Basin
Goodnight Midstream has entered into a multi-year agreement with Callon Petroleum Company to provide pipeline disposal services in the southern Delaware Basin. Under the terms of the agreement, Goodnight will build, own and operate a produced water pipeline connecting Callon’s Spuracreage in Ward C..
Contractors Named for Pipeline Construction Project
Kinder Morgan Canada Limited has signed memorandums of understanding with six contractors for the company’s Trans Mountain Expansion Project. The contractors chosen include: Spreads 1 & 2: Edmonton/Yellowhead Contractor: Midwest Pipelines Inc. Spreads 3 & 4: North Thompson Contractor: Ledc..
AEM Launches ‘Behind Every Product’ Campaign
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) launched a major advertising campaign, “Behind Every Product,” to promote the economic contributions of the industry among Washington influencers. “Equipment manufacturers want to be sure that President Trump, members of Congress and other leaders in..
Appalachian Power Sending Hundreds to Florida, Georgia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Appalachian Power says it’s sending hundreds of employees and contract workers to Florida and Georgia to help areas affected by Hurricane Irma. The utility says more than 120 employees are departing Tuesday for Georgia, and more than 260 employees and contract workers will ..
$26 Million Construction Contract Awarded in Texas
Sterling Construction Company, Inc’s subsidiary, Texas Sterling Construction Co., has been awarded a $26.6 million construction contract for the City of Frisco Main Street project in Frisco, Texas. The City of Frisco Main Street project includes widening a three mile section of Main Street from FM 4..
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