Archives for 2013

Natel awarded $2M in tax credits by the DOE

December 17, 2013

Natel was awarded a $2 million tax credit by the Department of Energy, as a part of the Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit program. With the support of the tax credit, Natel will equip a production line in Alameda, CA, for the manufacture and assembly of 200 hydroEnginesTM annually. … [Read more...]

Gia Schneider quoted on Bloomberg Businessweek

October 10, 2013

In an article on Bloomberg Businessweek, Natel’s CEO Gia Schneider talks about her effort to bring the attention of the Congress to the opportunities for new, distributed hydropower in the U.S. Her focus, along with the efforts of the National Hydropower Association and other NHA members, played a key role in the approval of two hydropower bills that simplify the process for development of those projects in the U.S. … [Read more...]

Natel won a grant from the USTDA

October 3, 2013

Following on successful participation in a Renewable Energy Trade Mission to Chile sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce in April, Natel developed a strong partnership with a local developer and two major utilities in Chile. In August, Natel and its development partner won a grant from the USTDA to develop two pilot projects and screen a portfolio for subsequent development. Work commences on this effort in Q4 2013. … [Read more...]

Toyota interviews Gia and Abe Schneider

February 1, 2013

Natel was visited by the Toyota RAV4EV Charge-to-Charge tour. They stopped by our offices to see one of the SLH10 systems and talk with Abe and Gia Schneider about the future of sustainable hydropower. Watch the video here (minute 2:51)! … [Read more...]