*Aligns with GE's 'healthymagination' initiative, built on the global commitments of reducing costs, improving quality and expanding access for millions of people
*Assists the Ministry of Health's 250 hospitals to run more efficiently their manpower and technology resources
*Highlights GE Healthcare's commitment to Saudi Arabia, one of the largest health markets in the region
LG&E, GE and Participants Learning From Smart Meter/Appliances Pilot Program
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Six months into the GE Consumer & Industrial and Louisville Gas & Electric Company (LG&E), pilot program that uses smart meters, smart or demand response appliances, and a tiered pricing program - results reveal participants are choosing money-saving options. The program tests the use of "smart" appliances to help offset energy costs when higher prices are implemented during peak usage times -- generally 3-8 p.m.
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ATLANTA--21 May 2009-- GE today announced that it has completed the installation of smart grid technologies to help Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) overcome the two major challenges of power interruptions: restoration and customer communications. The newly installed GE PowerOn Outage Management System (OMS) helps CSU respond more quickly to power outages, while providing consumers with updated restoration-time estimates when outages do occur.
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Acquires majority stake in Indo Tech Transformers, Ltd.
NEW DELHI, INDIA---May 20, 2009---Prolec GE International, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. (Prolec GE) announced the acquisition of a majority of stake of Indo Tech Transformers, LTD (Indo Tech) of Chennai, India, a company that specializes in power and distribution transformers, has been completed.
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CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Consumer & Industrial's heritage as the inventor of LEDs and its work over the last decade to invent and perfect LED systems for applications such as traffic signals, signage, architectural, outdoor and retail display lighting are paying dividends for customers today in the form of never-before-seen energy and maintenance cost savings. Three recent prestigious awards give prospective customers more reasons than ever to invest in GE-quality LED systems and solutions.
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Acquires majority stake in Indo Tech Transformers, Ltd
New Delhi, India -- May 20, 2009 -- Prolec GE International, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. (Prolec GE) announced the acquisition of a majority of stake of Indo Tech Transformers, LTD (Indo Tech) of Chennai, India, a company that specializes in power and distribution transformers, has been completed.
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CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Consumer & Industrial's heritage as the inventor of LEDs and its work over the last decade to invent and perfect LED systems for applications such as traffic signals, signage, architectural, outdoor and retail display lighting are paying dividends for customers today in the form of never-before-seen energy and maintenance cost savings. Three recent prestigious awards give prospective customers more reasons than ever to invest in GE-quality LED systems and solutions.
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NEW YORK--20 May 2009-- Peacock Equity, a joint investment fund of GE Capital's Media, Communications & Entertainment business and NBC Universal, today announced it has participated in a $7MM investment round for BlogHer, a leading participatory news, entertainment and information network for women online, along with two other investors.
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Staff from GE Aviation Systems were among a select number of men and women working in science and engineering recognised during a ceremony at the House of Lords for their work as STEM ambassdors -- people who inspire young people about the possibilities offered by a career in science, technology, engineering and maths.