Natel Energy in the News
Natel awarded $1 million in grants by U.S. Department of Energy
September 6, 2011
The United States Department of Energy has made awards totaling nearly $17 million to 16 projects in advanced hydropower technology research and development. Natel Energy will receive $300,000 for further product development research, and $746,042 to fund a hydroEngineTM installation with North Unit Irrigation District in Madras, Oregon.
CEO Gia Schneider featured in Clean Economy Network interview
March 3, 2011
Gia Schneider "On Membership, Opportunity and Policy" at the 2011 Clean Economy Summit.
hydroEngineTM "ideal for wastewater effluent or low-head outfalls and irrigation channels", says Black & Veatch
February 1, 2011
Global engineering firm Black & Veatch highlights the hydroEngineTM in a short survey of innovative new hydro technologies in "Small Hydro for Water and Wastewater Utilities" webinar. The full two-hour presentation is available for download through the Black & Veatch media archives.
President Abe Schneider quoted in LA Times
October 14, 2010
Natel Energy mentioned in article on clean-tech funding.
"Hydropower is making a comeback": Natel Energy in the Wall Street Journal
September 13, 2010
The Wall Street Journal cites Natel Energy's Buckeye project in report on trends in hydropower.
"Natel Energy finds big potential in small hydro"
August 2010
The Maryland Clean Energy Center profiles Natel in The Current.
Natel Energy, Inc. awarded Phase II SBIR grant from U.S. Department of Energy
August 9, 2010
Natel Energy has been awarded a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. The grant will provide Natel with approximately $1 million in funding for further development of the SLH technology.
Testimony by Gia Schneider to House Natural Resources Committee on potential for small hydropower
July 29, 2010
Natel Energy, Inc. Chairman and CEO Gia Schneider presented a testimony to the House Natural Resources Committee at a hearing exploring investment in low-cost, small-scale hydropower technology.
Natel Energy, Inc. conducts feasibility study of sites in Malaysia
June 29, 2010
Malaysia's Daily Express reports on first steps in assessing opportunities for use of Natel Energy's SLH technology in the northeastern state of Sabah.
Natel Energy, Inc. completes installation of pilot commercial project with Buckeye Water Conservation & Drainage District
December 12, 2009
Natel Energy has successfully completed the installation of its SLH engine at its pilot commercial project with Buckeye Water Conservation and Drainage District. Once the electrical systems are tested, the SLH engine will deliver reliable, environmentally-friendly, renewable electricity to the Arizona electric power grid.
Testimony by Gia Schneider to Committee on Science and Technology, U.S. House of Representatives
December 3, 2009
At a hearing today in Washington, DC, Gia Schneider, Chairman and CEO of Natel Energy, Inc., a renewable energy company operating in the waterpower sector, spoke to members of the House of Representatives Committee on Science and Technology about the potential economic growth and renewable energy opportunities available in the U.S. through the development of new technologies for low head hydropower.
Natel Energy, Inc. awarded Phase 1 SBIR grant from U.S. Department of Energy
November 24, 2009
Natel Energy has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research grant from the U.S Department of Energy to optimize the performance of its SLH waterpower technology. The grant provides approximately $110,000 in research and development funds for a Phase I study.
Federal regulators approve pilot commercial project with Buckeye Water Conservation & Drainage District
September 2, 2009
With the issuance of an exemption from licensing from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Buckeye Water Conservation and Drainage District located in Buckeye, Arizona, will become the home of the pilot commercial installation of Natel’s SLH engine.
- Nothing on earth is so weak and yielding as water, but for breaking down the firm and strong it has no equal.
- ~ Lao-Tsze