Quick Change: Ameren Illinois Utilities

After deregulation, Ameren Illinois Utilities wasted no time transforming itself from a somewhat aloof distributor to a trusted energy advisor.

 

Dennis K. Burke: Trucking Goes Green

Delivering gasoline and diesel fuel can be a dirty business, but Ed Burke and his team are making it greener.

 

A&N Electric Cooperative: Group Up

After an acquisition resulted in massive growth, this rural electric cooperative invested in technology to tie its new system together.

 

Pelletsales.com: Fueling the Future

Jon Strimling saw not only a prime business opportunity in biomass fuel distribution, but also the best alternative home heating technology for our future.

 

SW Jack Drilling: Unexpected Growth

In a male-dominated industry, this female executive managed to help her company grow from $5 million to $60 million in less than two decades.

 

Lakeland Electric: Power for the Future

The future looks bright for this public utility after years of reorganization and smart investments.

 

Raser Technology: Cutting Edge

By taking advantage of its own resources, this company is making a footprint in the geothermal development space.

 

Palmetto Electric Cooperative: Members First

Through programs and investments that improve its infrastructure and promote energy efficiency, this South Carolina cooperative is doing all it can to keep rates low.

 

Santanna Energy Services: Power to the People

One of the only independent marketers of natural gas and electricity in the Chicago marketplace prides itself on customer service and the lowest prices around.

 

Cass County Electric Cooperative: Energy Experts

Competent debt management and a history of innovation and service put this North Dakota cooperative in a category unto itself.

 

Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution: Green Priority

Switching to smart meters and time-of-use pricing was just the start for this public utility, which has many more energy conservation programs in motion.

 

Hydro One Brampton: The One and Only

One of the highest-ranking utilities in Ontario is making its distribution grid smarter, its conservation efforts stronger, and its customers happier.

 

Hydra Power Systems: Power on Through

This manufacturer and distributor offers its customers continuing education courses that enable them to further excel in their field.

 

Charting a Course

An aging workforce, out-of-date training programs, and the growth of the green collar jobs have set the energy industry up for a skilled-worker shortage. These experts explain what they’re doing to steer clear of the danger zone.

 

Troubled Waters

Jittery bond markets are putting a crimp on long-term financing options for utilities.

 

Successful Shifts

Our project management expert explains why transitions are so difficult and gives detailed advice on improving them.

 

Isramco: Calculated Risk

Two big acquisitions are making a lot of work for this E&P company, but a slow and steady strategy bodes well for future success.

 

Maverick Energy Group: Part of the Solution

This domestic exploration and production company is growing its reputation for success and helping offset US imports of oil and natural gas.

 

Osum Oil Sands Corporation: Digging Down Under

With the acquisition of key reserves, Andrew Squires and his team hope to take this oil sands company into production by 2013.

 

Focus Exploration: Digging Deep

Don Crider and Mike Scherrer discuss how this prospect generation company stays successful by mitigating risk and staying focused.

 

Chatham-Kent Energy: Conservative Distribution

At this rural Canadian-based utility, conservation is king. Tomo Matesic, Ray Payne, and Jim Hogan discuss their strategy.

 

Illinois Municipal Electric Agency: Look Ahead

Three utility organizations are working together under one roof to continue to provide reliable, inexpensive energy and utility services to consumers across the state.

 

Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro: Ahead of the Game

This Ontario-based electrical distributor is ready for provincial changes due to a corporate focus on infrastructure improvements.

 

Norfolk Power: Come Together

This small Canadian utility is using state-of-the-art technology and innovative thinking to gain success in the industry.

 

Energy Trust of Oregon: Energy Advocate

Residents of Oregon can rely on this conservation and sustainability advocate to implement programs and services for years to come.

 

Alternative Energy Solutions: Fuel for the Future

After seven years, well-chosen partnerships and a comprehensive education campaign are paying off for this biomass-to-energy integrator.

 

Biomass Gas and Electric: Leading the Way

Commercializing a new technology is the first step in bringing the oldest, cleanest, and cheapest energy to the mass market in the US.

 

Polaris Geothermal: From the Ground Up

International business experience helped Tom Ogryzlo take advantage of some of Central America’s untapped resources.

 

Pro Services: Adding Value

By offering a wide variety of services and catering to energy companies, this maintenance and construction company has grown into a national player.

 

UGI Energy Services: Impacting the Industry

This energy marketing company takes a straightforward approach to marketing natural gas, electricity, and fuel oil to customers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

 

WA Chester: Seven Decades of Experience

With a long history of success and continued investments in technology, it’s no wonder this underground high-voltage electric cable installer has a loyal employee base.

 

Security Supply Corporation: All Stocked Up

Keith Bennett explains how this wholesale distributor keeps its products moving with its focused approach to customer service and business partner relationships.