Generation: Page 319
-
PG&E's 'Green Option' to Offer More From Renewable Sources
Residential customers who want to opt in can pay a little more for the company to purchase more from renewable sources.
By Ron Gallagher • April 25, 2012 -
Exelon Executive Appointed to Constellation Nuclear Board
Exelon Generation Co. appointed Carol Peterson to the board of directors of Constellation Energy Nuclear Group.
By Ron Gallagher • April 24, 2012 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Nathan Howard/Getty Images via Getty Images
TrendlineElectricity Supply and Demand
After nearly two decades of flat demand, U.S. electricity consumption reached an all-time high in 2024 and is expected to continue rising. This trendline brings together the best of Utility Dive’s coverage of emerging trends in supply and demand and the decisions being made today that will impact the power system for years to come.
By Utility Dive staff -
DOE Wants to See Plug-and-Play Home Solar-Energy Systems
The goal is to develop a system that can be up and running in one day.
By Ron Gallagher • April 24, 2012 -
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
Previous
