hydropower sustainability News
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IHA launches training academy for sustainable hydropower
A new training academy for hydropower specialists launched by the International Hydropower Association (IHA) will expand and improve knowledge in hydropower sustainability. The Hydropower Sustainability Training Academy builds on IHA’s 25 years of experience in developing guidance on hydropower development, as well as its expertise in delivering training and capacity building. The courses ...
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A new charter for sustainable hydropower on IHA’s 25th anniversary
On this historic date, the association’s board is delighted to announce the adoption of a new IHA Charter for Sustainable Hydropower. The Charter symbolises the commitment of the association, and its members, to the responsible and sustainable development of hydropower. The IHA Charter for Sustainable Hydropower also emphasises hydropower’s important contribution to the clean energy ...
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Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas Western Hemisphere Clean Energy Initiative
At the Second Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA) Ministerial, hosted May 25-26, 2015 in Merida, Mexico, Energy Ministers of Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Peru, Panama and the United States announced the creation of a new Western Hemisphere Clean Energy Initiative. The participating countries intend to work toward a collective doubling of renewable sources such as solar, ...
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Prague to Welcome over 1400 Hydropower & Dams Experts from over 80 countries for HYDRO 2011 Conference in October
HYDRO 2011, an international conference and exhibition organised by The International Journal on Hydropower & Dams will be held in Prague from 17th to 19th October 2011. More than 1500 participants from 85 countries will attend. Policy-makers, developers, financiers, and hydro practitioners from all parts of the world will attend the event, which will be held in the Prague Congress Centre, ...
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DOE, DOI and Army Corps of engineers sign memorandum of understanding on hydropower
US Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu and US Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar have announced that the two agencies, along with the Army Corps of Engineers, will cooperate more closely and align priorities to support the development of environmentally sustainable hydropower. The Memorandum of Understanding represents a new approach to hydropower development – a strategy that ...
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Consultation on a groundbreaking global sustainability standard for hydropower
The International Hydropower Association (IHA), on behalf of a multi-stakeholder coalition of industry, civil society, governments and financial institutions, is publishing today a consultation paper on the development of a global sustainability standard for ...
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Department of Energy, Department of the Interior and Army Corps of Engineers Renew Five-Year Partnership to Advance Hydropower
The U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Department of the Army for Civil Works announced today that the three agencies have extended their partnership to advance hydropower development for an additional five years. The renewal agreement signed today commits the agencies to a specific, ambitious agenda for hydropower, building upon their Memorandum of Understanding ...
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Eaton launches a new line of special tools for repairing transmissions
Eaton, the global power management company, has expanded its portfolio for the automotive market again. Focusing on Aftermarket, the company launched a complete line of special tools for repairing all models of its transmissions available in Brazil. A total of 180 items comprise the portfolio presented in a 60-page catalogue. Among them, there is the extractor/installer of components such as ...
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Departments of energy and interior announce $26.6 million in funding to develop advanced hydropower technologies
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu and U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar today announced $26.6 million in funding for research and development projects to advance hydropower technology, including pumped storage hydropower. This funding is focused on development of innovative technologies that can produce power more efficiently, reduce costs and increase sustainable ...
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Departments of Energy and Interior award nearly $17 million for advanced hydropower technologies
U.S. Department Energy Secretary Steven Chu and U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar today announced nearly $17 million in funding over the next three years for research and development projects to advance hydropower technology. Sixteen projects in 11 states were selected through a competitive grant process for their ability to contribute to the development of innovative ...
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Eaton Named Among Canada’s Top Employers for Young People
Power management company Eaton has been recognized as a top employer for young people in Canada by the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project. "At Eaton, we recognize that our people are our most valuable resource," said John Iannuzzi, division human resources manager for Eaton in Canada. “We’re honored to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, and ...
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Eaton Launches New Aeroquip Performance Plumbing Website Featuring Mobile Friendly Navigation and Comprehensive Product Lookup
Power management company Eaton today announced the launch of the new Aeroquip Performance website http://www.aeroquipperformance.com featuring mobile friendly navigation, comprehensive product lookup, and tech sheet reference library. Designed for ease of mobile navigation, customers can browse a comprehensive product library then transfer hose and fitting part numbers to a wish list, creating a ...
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Eaton Appoints Roger Kluever Director, Economic Analysis
Power management company Eaton today announced that Roger Kluever has been appointed director, Economic Analysis. Kluever will be located in Cleveland. Kluever will be responsible for direct business analysis and macro-economic forecasting functions, business segment market growth analysis and providing Eaton with market outlooks for major acquisition candidates. Kluever most recently served as ...
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Eaton to Announce Second Quarter 2014 Earnings on July 29, 2014
Power management company Eaton (NYSE:ETN) will announce second quarter 2014 earnings on Tuesday, July 29, 2014, before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange. The company will host a conference call at 10 a.m. United States Eastern time that day to discuss second quarter 2014 earnings results with securities analysts and institutional investors. The conference will be available through a ...
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Eaton Quarterly Dividend Payable August 22, 2014
The Board of Directors of power management company Eaton (NYSE:ETN) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.49 per ordinary share payable August 22, 2014 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 4, 2014. For U.S. tax purposes, Eaton estimates that all of the 2014 dividend will be treated as a return of capital to shareholders, to the extent of the shareholder’s tax ...
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Eaton Quarterly Dividend Payable November 28, 2014
The Board of Directors of power management company Eaton (NYSE:ETN) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.49 per ordinary share payable November 28, 2014 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 14, 2014. For U.S. tax purposes, Eaton estimates that all of the 2014 dividend will be treated as a return of capital to shareholders, to the extent of the shareholder’s ...
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Eaton’s On the Road program qualifies 3,000 mechanics in 2014
More than 30 Brazilian cities have received in 2014 visits of the mobile unit of Eaton’s On The Road Program. In total, about 3,000 mechanics and 200 fleet owners of the states of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, Bahia, Maranhão, Amazonas and Pará benefited from the initiative that aims to empower industry professionals in the assembly and disassembly ...
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Eaton to Participate in the Electrical Products Group Conference May 18, 2015
Power management company Eaton (NYSE:ETN) today announced that Alexander M. Cutler, Eaton chairman and chief executive officer, will participate in the Electrical Products Group Conference in Longboat Key, Fla., on Monday, May 18, 2015. Cutler will be making comments at 1:15 p.m. United States Eastern time, discussing the company’s business prospects with securities analysts and ...
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Sandra Pianalto Elected to Eaton Board of Directors
Power management company Eaton (NYSE:ETN) today announced that Sandra Pianalto has been elected to its board of directors. Pianalto’s election brings the number of Eaton directors to 13. “We are pleased to welcome Sandra to the Eaton board,” said Alexander M. Cutler, Eaton chairman and chief executive officer. “Her strong leadership skills and extensive finance and ...
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“Supermileage” College Teams Top 1,000 Miles per Gallon at Eaton’s Proving Grounds in Marshall, Michigan
Power management company Eaton today announced that five college teams achieved more than 1,000 miles per gallon in specially designed vehicles during the SAE Supermileage® event held June 5-6 at Eaton’s Proving Grounds in Marshall, Michigan. This is the 35th year for the competition, which challenges teams to build a one-person, fuel efficient vehicle based around a one-cylinder, ...
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