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GE, Arista to Build Wind, Solar Battery-Backup Systems
The plan is to use nickel-salt storage that can integrate with the grid, the companies say.
By Ron Gallagher • April 24, 2012 -
NuHub, Holtec International Compete for $452 Million DOE Grant
They are going after recently announced money for engineering, design certification and licensing of small, modular reactors.
By Ron Gallagher • April 24, 2012 -
University Saves Energy With Geothermal System
Missouri University of Science and Technology expects to halve its conventional-energy when the project finishes in 2014.
By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012 -
Climate Group: Rising Seas Threaten Electric, Other U.S. Energy Plants
A report to Congress asserts that 287 facilities – some power generators, others oil and gas plants – are 4 feet or less above high tide in 22 states.
By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012 -
SunShot Program: Your Tax Dollars at Work Growing Solar
The goal is to make solar-generated electricity competitive with the cost of fossil-fuel electricity by 2020.
By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012 -
Minnesota Utility OKs Contract to Build Red Rock Hydro Project
Construction is set to begin next year, with Voith Hydro providing equipment.
By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012 -
NRECA: Gas-Electric Coordination Key
The co-op association sees a need for FERC to foster communications between the industries.
By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012 -
First Wind Finances Bull Hill Wind Project in Maine
Construction can begin now on the 34 MW project, which has $70 million construction loan and $6 million in letters of credit.
By Ron Gallagher • April 20, 2012 -
London Array Project Pace Bolsters Euro Offshore Wind Work
London Array’s current first phase will have a 630-MW capacity when it becomes fully operational next spring.
By Ron Gallagher • April 20, 2012 -
Ill Winds Blow Through Huge UK Wind Project
Claims fly between owners and contractor Fluor Corp. over technical issues on $1.8 billion Greater Gabbard wind project.
By Ron Gallagher • April 20, 2012 -
U.S. Offshore Wind Farms: The Race Is On?
Virginia appears to be leading the pack in trying to get ocean wind generation constructed.
By Ron Gallagher • April 20, 2012 -
British Report Backs Burying Carbon as Effective Technology
The technique can reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, but it needs major government support.
By Ron Gallagher • April 20, 2012 -
Consolidation Chronicles: Canadian Solar Acquires Stake in 200MW of SkyPower PV Projects
Changes continue as the shakeout in solar rearranges the roster.
By Ron Gallagher • April 20, 2012 -
Edison Mission Group, Nebraska Public Power District Build Wind Farm
The Crofton Bluffs project is adjacent to the Elkhorn Ridge wind farm.
By Ron Gallagher • April 19, 2012 -
Ameren, Westinghouse Asking for DOE Small Reactor Funds
The companies are seeking research money that the Department of Energy announced last month for small modular reactors.
By Ron Gallagher • April 19, 2012 -
Natural Gas Prices Near 10-Year Low Amid Mild Weather
The Energy Information Administration says increased supplies also contributed to the low cost of the fuel.
By Ron Gallagher • April 19, 2012 -
Two Sides Tote Up Tenaska Plant Costs
Falling natural gas prices cloud the picture for power from the gasified-coal facility in Illinois.
By Ron Gallagher • April 19, 2012 -
Utilities Taking the Lead in Solar's Growth
Solar generation is no longer the province of rooftop devotees.
By Ron Gallagher • April 19, 2012 -
U.S. Offers Money to Look at Raising Hyrdo Efficiency
DOE has grants available to assess opportunities to raise efficiency at existing hydro facilities.
By Ron Gallagher • April 19, 2012 -
Miss. Co-op Considers Buying Into New Summer Plant Units
South Mississippi Electric Power Association could pick up a piece of Santee Cooper's share.
By Ron Gallagher • April 19, 2012 -
Alstom to Rehab Gas-Fired Power Plant in Iraq
The project involves two of the company's turbines that were commissioned in 1977.
By Ron Gallagher • April 18, 2012 -
PG&E Ranked as Nation's Top Utility for Solar Installations
More than 240 utilities answered the Solar Electric Power Association's survey.
By Ron Gallagher • April 18, 2012 -
DOE Says Untapped U.S. Dams Could Boost Hydro by 15%
The Energy Department looked at 54,000 sites where power isn't generated now. It said the biggest opportunities are at Army Corps of Engineers sites.
By Ron Gallagher • April 17, 2012 -
Terra-Gen Power Closes Financing for Alta Wind Power Plants
They are the 168 MW Alta Wind VII and 132 MW Alta Wind IX projects in California.
By Ron Gallagher • April 17, 2012 -
Bechtel Wins Its Third California Solar Power Project
The contract covers engineering, procurement and construction of a station in Kern County and a transmission line.
By Ron Gallagher • April 17, 2012
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