Power Grid Engineering, LLC

Power Grid Engineering Named to Top 100

ORLANDO, Fla. (July 25, 2011) — Power Grid Engineering was recently named one of Florida’s Best Companies To Work For.

Feed- in �tariff�The Latest Energy Trend

Orlando, Fla.-- Since Gainesville’s adoption of the country’s first solar photovoltaic feed in tariff, based on the highly successful models in Europe, many other states have followed suit. A trend is developing in which utilities are no longer waiting for a federal or state regulation but instead taking the initiative upon themselves to diversify energy to include clean renewables.

Citizens Lobby for a Clean Energy Economy

Orlando — Florida's legislators, confronted by record high unemployment rates and shrinking budgets, are eager to take on the task of creating jobs as they convene this election-year session. With the 60-day lawmaking session well under way, dozens of citizens flocked to the capitol last week in an attempt to sway legislators toward a clean energy economy. One of the citizen lobbyists, Andre Uribe, vice president of Power Grid Engineering, stated that “A government mandate on renewable energy would create hundreds of jobs for unemployed Floridians.

Citizen�s Head to Florida�s Capitol to Push for RPS

Orlando, Fla., March 17 --Next Tuesday, Cleanenergy.org has coordinated a citizen’s lobby day to put pressure on the Florida Legislature-specifically the House of Representatives – to enact a renewable portfolio standard (RPS) rule. In an attempt to make sure this year’s RPS bill is realized, Cleanenergy.org has made arrangements for citizens supporting RPS to go to Florida’s capitol and tell their representatives why Florida should support clean energy.

Florida Senate Approves Ethics Bill for State Utility Regulators.

Orlando, Fla. — A bill aimed at tightening the ethics rules for state utility regulators sailed through the Florida Senate on Wednesday. The measure, which has not yet been considered by the Florida House, would expand restriction on communication between regulators and utility providers making any conversation between the Public Service Commission (PSC) and utilities public.

Governor Crist�s Surprise Visit to Orlando to Discuss Future of Florida�s Energy

Orlando--Twenty-nine states now have renewable energy portfolio standards (RPS); however Florida isn’t one of them. Last year Governor Charlie Crist pushed for RPS, and came close when the Public Service Commission (PSC) presented a draft proposal endorsed by the senate but failed to receive enough support from the house to become law. Despite Crist’s campaigning efforts for a Florida Senate seat, RPS continues to be one of the governor’s top priorities.

Getting to Know Seminole County FL Through Leadership

There may be more to Seminole County than what meets the eye. That is why Leadership Seminole, an organization fostering community trusteeship, has created a program which allows individuals to take part in a ten- month long program to get to know their community. Each year the enrolling class of approximately 50 future community leaders discover Seminole County. The program commits one full day per month to a specialized area in the curriculum. During these jammed packed days the class participants get connected to organizations within the community.

Watching Industry trends: interview with Orlando Alancastro

With the rapidly growing energy needs, and equal rapid growth in consumer demand for social responsibility from utility providers, the ways in which we currently generate energy may change. Power Grid Engineering, LLC (PGE) recognizes this shift and is closely monitoring new energy trends. During an interview with Orlando Alancastro, a distribution planner at Orlando Utilities Commission, holding a B.S. from the University of Central Florida in electrical engineering, and an M.B.A. from Rollins Crummer Graduate School of Business, he shared some insights over what the future may hold.

IEEE Annaul JTC Meeting

Orlando, Fla.—The Institute of Electrical Engineering (IEEE) Power & Energy Society’s (PES) hosted the Joint Technical Committee meeting earlier this month. The four- day series of meetings provided a forum for PES technical Committees to meet and focus on technical work, standards, and develop best practices within the industry. Approximately 680 attendees, registered for this year’s meeting, representing a large array of industry professionals from utility companies, vendors, consultants, students and retirees among a few.

Cap and Trade Policy Debate Continues

ORLANDO, Fla.--In recent years cap-and- trade systems have emerged as the primary focus of climate policy discussion across the country. President Obama has made it clear that establishing a bold cap-and-trade program is high on the administration's priority list. The House of Representatives recently passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act H.R. 2454 (Waxman-Markey), and the Kerry-Boxer Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act was recently introduced in the Senate.