Energy
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Little known PJM Interconnection Inc. has long history
They’ve been around for more than 50 years, and you use their product every day, but chances are very good you don’t know who they are or where they are! Ninety years ago, three electric companies assembled at the Center City headquarters of Philadelphia Electric Co. and formed the world’s first continuing power pool to…
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Clean Energy Jobs in Pennsylvania Have Grown by Six Percent in Last Year
A new study has found that Pennsylvania recorded a six percent growth in clean energy jobs over the last year, writes Michelle Caffrey for Philadelphia Business Journal. Currently, there are 70,000 people working in the sector in some way, 23,000 of them in the Philadelphia region. . This third annual study is the result of…
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MONTCO Careers – Tozour Energy Systems
Located in King of Prussia, Tozour Energy Systems has become the region’s leading distributor and service provider of high-performance building systems from Trane, as well as other manufacturers, and a full array of SMART energy and building performance services. Automation Project Manager This position plans, executes, and completes mid-range control systems projects, profitably executes assigned projects, manages…
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Bala Cynwyd Green Energy Company Not Worried About Future Business
Despite Trump’s recent withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, Bala Cynwyd’s ERA Environmental Management Solutions is optimistic about future business opportunities, writes Joyce M. Rosenberg for Herald Dispatch. According to owner, Gary Vegh, “nobody’s coming out and telling us they’re going to stop doing a project.” In addition he noted that a big part of the…
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MONTCO Careers – Tozour Energy Systems
Located in King of Prussia, Tozour Energy Systems is the region’s leading distributor and service provider of high-performance building systems from Trane, as well as other manufacturers, and a full array of SMART energy and building performance services. Executive Account Manager This position manages vendor selection, procurement processes, and aligns resources with customer requirements, develops and…
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Pair of Montco Residents Among PECO’s Newest Natural Gas Mechanics
Stephen Lipford of Lansdale and Phillip Myers of Schwenksville recently graduated from PECO’s natural gas training program. The graduates are two of 12 new apprentice mechanics to complete the rigorous training program and join the company’s front lines – ensuring safe and reliable natural gas for more than 516,000 area customers. [uam_ad id=”51709″] Advertisement The…
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PECO Celebrates Arbor Day with Tree Giveaway in Montgomery County
In partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, PECO will recognize Arbor Day by giving away 100 trees to residents in Montgomery County, and donating an additional 20 trees to organizations across the county. The Montgomery County Commissioners will join PECO officials today at Norristown Farm Park – 500 Upper Farm Road in Norristown – at…
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Godshall’s Celebrates Earth Day with 4,000th Solar Module
Souderton’s Godshall’s Quality Meats celebrated Earth Day by passing the landmark of having more than 4,000 solar modules powering the three facilities it operates across the state. The seven decade old company is constantly looking at ways to innovate its production processes and using solar energy is just one of its many projects. “We’re excited…
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Montgomery County Careers – AmeriGas
Headquartered in King of Prussia with extensive operations in the United States, AmeriGas is the nation’s largest propane company, serving more than two million customers in all 50 states. Senior Accountant – Financial Reporting This position oversees complex accounting areas, such as executive compensation, intangibles, and other areas, documents and reviews the revenue recognition process, and…
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PECO Announces Further Price Cuts
More good news is coming from PECO, as the electric company has announced further price cuts from June 1, writes Andrew Maykuth for Philly.com. PECO’s customers have already been paying less for their electricity over the last six years, since competitive market rates took effect. In competitive markets such as Pennsylvania’s, retail customers have the…
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Propane Fueled School Buses Coming to Several Montgomery County School Districts
Several school districts in Montgomery County have received Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants totaling $1.9 million awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Quality to businesses and school districts to help reduce the pollution from their vehicles, writes Ryan Gray for School Transportation News. East Stroudsburg Area School District won two grants. The first is for…
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IKEA Ranks Highly on Largest Green Power Users List
IKEA has proved once again that it is among the leaders in environmental protection by ranking 11th on the EPA’s National Top 100 list of the largest green power users from the Green Power Partnership. The Swedish furniture giant with U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken also came in fourth on the Top 30 Retail list, and…
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From Chesco: Sunoco Logistics’ New Pipeline Project Passes Final Hurdle for Construction to Begin
Two years of meetings and hearings have paid off for Sunoco Logistics, as the Newtown Square company’s ambitious new pipeline project that will transport natural gas liquids from Western Pennsylvania to Delaware County’s Marcus Hook Industrial Complex has been granted approval. Mariner East 2, a 350-mile pipeline, is a nearly $4.2 billion investment into Pennsylvania’s…
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Valley Forge’s PJM Interconnection Investing $1.5 Billion in Infrastructure Upgrades
Valley Forge’s PJM Interconnection is getting ready for major upgrades to its infrastructure, writes Michelle Caffrey for Philadelphia Business Journal. The power grid operator for 13 states including Pennsylvania will invest $1.5 billion in upgrades to its aging energy infrastructure across its territory. PJM’s board voted to allocate the funds for the upgrade of both…
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PJM Interconnection’s CEO Discusses Business Philosophy and Keeping a Competitive Edge
The simple philosophy of providing value to its customers in a cost-efficient way has helped Andrew L. Ott, president and CEO of PJM Interconnection, to keep the Valley Forge firm at the top of its game, according to a staff report from Philadelphia Business Journal. “I constantly look for opportunities to add and enhance value,”…
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Horsham-Based Bimbo Bakeries Embraces Alternative Fuels
Despite falling gas prices over the last year, many companies that operate large fleets of vehicles, including Horsham-based Bimbo Bakeries USA, are still trying to find alternative, more environmentally friendly ways to fuel them, writes Joanie Spencer for Baking Business. “Bimbo’s corporate philosophy is to bring together our economic and social goals with awareness and…
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King of Prussia’s Renmatix Attracts Bill Gates as Investor
Microsoft founder Bill Gates has thrown his support behind King of Prussia’s Renmatix by joining the French oil giant Total in a $14 million investment in the company, writes Joseph DiStefano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Last week, Renmatix announced the investment, more than half of which was provided by Gates, according to Renmatix’s CEO, Mike…
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KOP’s American Reading Company to Save $2 Million Over Next 25 Years with Newly Installed Solar Power System
King of Prussia’s American Reading Company, an educational-services business, and TerraSol Energies, a SunPower commercial partner based in Glen Mills, announced the completion of a 313-kilowatt, high-efficiency SunPower Helix Roof solar power system at the former’s warehouse. The American Reading Company is the recipient of the first SunPower Helix system installed by a SunPower dealer.…
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