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 As orders surge, PowerSecure CEO hints at a major deal in works

Wake Forest-based PowerSecure may soon be announcing a big utility deal, its CEO says, even as the power technology firm reports a big increase in revenues and earnings. So what's Sidney Hinton talking about?

PowerSecure aims for rapid growth

Research Triangle region is a global leader in shaping intelligent energy future

Leaders of the Triangle region's rapidly growing cleantech industry cluster have written an exclusive three-part series for WRALTechWire. Part One focuses on the opportunity cleantech offers the regional economy and the companies and assets that make it a global hotspot for this important emerging industry.

Who will lead in cleantech?

 Defeat of renewable energy subsidy bill shows 'green' power

The global fight over the wisdom of "green energy" may very well have hit a pivotal point right here in North Carolina. If a state under conservative Republican control can't repeal legislation that requires utilities to provide sustainable energy and also provides subsidies to the emerging industry then the march to a greener future is likely to continue.

Inside Google's big data center in Lenoir

 Will we capitalize on opportunities stemming from sustainable energy?

Opinion: At the packed Sustainable Energy Conference in Raleigh, the potential of smart grid, transportation and water projects dazzles attendees. We have the elements in place and the determination to reach this goal, including the economic incentive for companies to capitalize on the issue. Through effective collaborations on projects, I am confident the Triangle will be a leader for the creation and installation of energy efficient and renewable devices and processes in our daily lives at work and at home.

Smart grid projects growing worldwide.

 $15M LED acquisition news sends PowerSecure stock to new high

Shares in PowerSecure, which focuses on a variety of energy products and services, surged Monday after the company said it is expanding its light-emitting diode business with the purchase of Connecticut-based Solais Lighting.

 Wake Forest-based PowerSecure acquires LED firm in $15M deal

PowerSecure, which focuses on a variety of energy products and services, is expanding its light-emitting diode business with the purchase of Connecticut-based Solais Lighting.

 Sustainable Energy Conference focuses on 'Intelligent Energy Future'

Speakers from across the country and companies representing the spectrum of green energy and cleantech will gather at N.C. State today through Wednesday for the 10th annual Sustainable Energy conference.

 PowerSecure CEO: 'I'd be stupid to say yes' to higher prices

Inside PowerSecure earnings report: PowerSecure CEO Sidney Hinton isn't talking about price increases but decreases for distributed power generation systems in 2013 as he seeks to expand market share. He's "praying" for downward pressure on pricing and upward pressure on margin.

How PowerSecure DG system works

 Report: NC ranks no. 2 in the US for clean energy jobs

North Carolina ranks second among all states in clean energy jobs, according to a new report from Environmental Entrepreneurs. The Tar Heel state counted 10,867 clean jobs last year.

 NC ranks among nation's 10 best states for green jobs, report says

Environmental Entrepreneurs group says green jobs industry produced more than 110,000 jobs across the country in 2012.

 PowerSecure acquires services unit of another energy firm for $1.9M

PowerSecure is growing its business offerings by acquiring a unit of Lime Energy for $1.9 million in cash. The Wake Forest-based company also is assuming $3.7 million in liabilities for projects in progress.

 RTI to analyze Triangle 'smart' assets for Cleantech Cluster organization

The Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster, am organization created to promote and help grow the region's renewable, "smart" energy and other cleantech industries, has hired RTI to continue a study of the area's "smart" assets.

 Sensus smart water tech wins industry recognition

 Elster: Moving jobs to Mexico won't hit Raleigh HQ

Elster, a manufacturer of various metering devices and a developer of smartgrid technology, says the bulk of its North American headquarters won't be affected but the company's decision to move 98 manufacturing jobs south of the border.

 Elster cutting 98 jobs in Raleigh, another 200 jobs in Florida

Elster, a manufacturer of various metering devices and a developer of smartgrid technology, is shutting a Raleigh facility and another in Orlando.

 PowerSecure lines up $15M in new business entering 2013

 Elster wins smartgrid contract with city of Orlando

 Life science services firm INC Research names new CIO

Raleigh-based INC Research, which recently expanded its consulting services to include strategic advisory support for life science firms, now has a new chief information officer.

 Time is now for us to address our water woes

Opinion from Sensus CEO Peter Mainz: Water utilities and municipalities across the country are looking for ways to strike the right balance between consuming and conserving water. They must manage the rising costs of energy, capture lost water and revenue and support new customer service expectations.

It's time to protect water supplies

 ABB, GM develop power source from used Chevy Volt batteries

ABB researchers based in Raleigh have teamed with General Motors to develop an uninterruptable power supply from Chevy Volt batteries.

Volt's battery train.