SENS Achieves Industry's First IBC Seismic Certification for all Genset Chargers

 SENS (Stored Energy Systems LLC), a leading manufacturer of engine generator set (gen set) battery chargers, has announced that it has achieved IBC Certification for its complete line of engine starting chargers and battery selectors. SENS chargers and battery selectors are believed to be the only products in their respective classes to achieve this critical certification.

All 50 states have adopted the IBC (International Building Code) at either the state or local level as the prevailing building code law in the United States. The IBC codes require key mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems in critical buildings to withstand significant seismic events and still operate properly.

For more information, visit www.sens-usa.com

UK Plans to Add Billions in Wind Power

The BBC is reporting that UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown's government is planning to add some 4,000 onshore and 3,000 offshore wind turbines as part of a £100 bn plan to boost its renewable energy resources.

To read the story, visit http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7474592.stm

 

McCain to Call for Battery Prize

CNN reports that Republican presidential front runner Sen. John McCain of Arizona is expected to propose a $300 million prize for whoever can develop an automobile battery that "has the size, capacity, cost and power to leapfrog the commercially available plug-in hybrids or electric cars."

CNN says prepared remarks released ahead of the event indicate McCain will call for a battery that delivers "a power source at 30 percent of the current costs."

To read the story go to

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/23/campaign.wrap/index.html

 

Honda Rolls Out Hydrogen Car in California

CNNMoney.com reports that Honda's new zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell car--the FCX Clarify--has rolled off a Japanese production line and is now headed to California.

Honda claims the hydrogen-fueled FCX Clarity is two times more energy efficient than a gas-electric hybrid and three times that of a standard gasoline-powered car.

Honda expects to lease out a "few dozen" units this year and about 200 units within a year. In California, a three-year lease will run $600 a month, which includes maintenance and collision coverage.

For more, read the story at http://money.cnn.com/2008/06/16/autos/honda_zev.ap/index.htm?cnn=yes

 

EGSA supplement to Consulting-Specifying Engineer magazine online

Curious as to what exactly the EGSA supplement to Consulting-Specifying Engineer magazine really is? Take a look through the 2007 supplement at http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/reed/cse1107/index.php

 

New Deadline to Submit Articles for Consulting-Specifying Engineer magazine supplement

EGSA and Consulting-Specifying Engineer magazine have extended the deadline for submitting papers for the 2008 On-Site Power supplement. For the past decade, EGSA has helped C-SE develop this supplement by recruiting authors from EGSA's membership and each year, the publication gets better and better.
 
The 2007 supplement was mailed with C-SE to more than 46,000 subscribers and to EGSA members as well. EGSA members are encouraged to contribute articles. The deadline for submissions has been extended to July 1. A submission form is included with this post.
 
Don’t forget: you have ample opportunity to be published in EGSA’s Powerline magazine, too! A submission form for Powerline is available on the EGSA web site.
 
Use these opportunities to raise your firm’s profile in the On-Site Power Industry!

Foley, Inc. Announces Promotions

Mike Kubas, Vice President Foley Power Systems, has announced the promotions of Tom Domotorffy to Power Systems Product Support Sales Manager, Brian Vigilante to Power Systems Product Support Sales Representative, and Danielle Savage to Power Systems Electric Power Sales Representative.
Domotorffy joined Foley in 2005, bringing with him seven years of technical experience in sales and management. He began his career at Foley as a Product Support Sales Representative in the Power Systems Division, where he was responsible for the sale of maintenance agreements, replacement parts and service repairs for electric power, marine and industrial engine applications. In October 2007, Domotorffy was the first Electric Power Product Support Sales Representative in North America to earn the Caterpillar Certified Sales Professional Designation.        
As the Product Support Sales Manager for the Power Systems division, Domotorffy will be responsible for planning, managing and growing the Power Systems Parts and Service sales business for the company. 
Prior to joining Foley, Vigilante worked as Sales and Service Manager for Califon Rental in Califon, NJ and as a sales consultant for Sonic Racing in Easton, PA. In June 2006, he started his career as an Inside Product Support Sales Representative for the Power Systems Division, where he was responsible for meeting customer corrective repair and preventative maintenance needs with Foley service capabilities. In October 2007, he was the second Electric Power Product Support Sales Representative in North America to earn the Caterpillar Certified Sales Professional designation. In his new role as a Power Systems Outside Sales Representative, Vigilante will be responsible for the sale of the Power Systems Division’s parts and service offering across the marine, industrial and electric power generation markets to both existing and new customers.  
Savage spent 5 years gaining experience in a variety of fields, including investment planning sales, lift truck sales, and warehouse layout and design, prior to joining Foley in 2005. During her time at Foley, she has been an On Highway Engine Account Manager, responsible for new vehicle engine and product support sales. Through her experience at Foley’s On-Highway Division and earning her diesel mechanics certification at Engine City Technical School, Savage has gained extensive technical knowledge of diesel engines and related systems. 
As a Power Systems Electric Power Sales Representative, Savage will be responsible for raising customer awareness with consulting engineers and direct sales to electrical contractors and end users for generator sets 300 kW and below.
Foley, Incorporated is the Caterpillar Dealer in North Jersey, Staten Island, and Bermuda. For more information, visit www.foleyinc.com.
 

Miratech Expands Sales Division

MIRATECH Corporation, a leading provider of emission solutions for stationary, reciprocating industrial engines, has announced it has added three new positions within their corporate offices, located in Tulsa, OK and Houston, TX. Autumn Janét, a current employee of MIRATECH, was promoted to Sales Administrator and new members of the MIRATECH team are David Bonner, Project Manager, and Kent Stiles, Gas Compression Sales Manager.
Autumn Janét has been employed by MIRATECH since 2005, assisting with accounting and production department projects.  Autumn’s new post as Sales Administrator provides support to sales and marketing staff as well as assisting with MIRATECH service and training programs. As Project Manager, David Bonner provides oversight and direction to internal departments related to all major customer projects, ensuring that customer expectations are defined and achieved. Bonner will also manage the company’s project database and customer information and act as a liaison between customers and Training/Technical Services. He will focus on process improvements, project coordination with customers, and post-commissioning customer follow up. In addition to his seven years of experience in industrial project management, Bonner has participated in ASIS, AIA and RSMeans programs with a concentration in Industrial Security.
Kent Stiles will use his leadership experience to direct and manage the Company’s Gas Compression product sales, for staff development and to enhance rapport and training with outside representatives and distributors. Prior to joining MIRATECH, Stiles served as Global Business Development Manager and Executive Consultant for a Gas Compression corporation, directing the global business activities for the aftermarket equipment division and leading his group to increased profits of 25% annually. Other areas of expertise include business process standardization, product line development and contract negotiations. Stiles received a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from William Jewel College and continued his academic pursuits with Graduate Studies in Chemical Engineering and Marketing at the University of Missouri.
From its headquarters in Tulsa, OK, MIRATECH Corporation provides engine emissions solutions to its customers in Power Generation, Gas Compression, Locomotive, and Marine markets.  For more information, visit www.miratechcorp.com

Enercon Announces Management Changes

Enercon Engineering, a leading provider of power generation solutions, has announced changes within its senior management group. Lawrence Tangel, Enercon’s Vice President and General Manager has been named the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, replacing Edward Tangel who will now serve as Chairman of the Board. Edward Tangel founded Enercon Engineering in 1975.
G. Jack Desatnick has been appointed as Enercon Engineering’s Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Desatnick has served as Enercon’s Chief Financial Officer, and will continue with this responsibility in addition to his new post as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Desatnick has over 27 years of experience in Senior Management in Operations and Finance.
Headquartered in East Peoria, IL, Enercon Engineering has provides complete power generation solutions. For more information, visit www.enercon-eng.com.

Gas Prices Turn Drivers Green

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that sticker shock at the pump is driving up sales of hybird vehicles.

To read the story, go to

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/lifestyle/green/sfl-421hybrids,0,3829126.story

 

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