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Solar Energy Flower Power Tower
A water-free turbine generator born in arid Israel uses pressurized air to make electricity.
By Ron Gallagher • March 5, 2012 -
New Illinois Plant Proves Coal Is Not About to Vanish
With its own coal-mining operation, the Prairie State Energy Campus is due to come on line this year.
By Ron Gallagher • March 5, 2012 -
MiaSolé Solar Slideshow: CIGS PV Using All PVD
A new CEO seems to have lifted a veil that has been over MiaSolé in the past.
By Ron Gallagher • March 5, 2012 -
DOE Marks $180 Million to Deploy U.S. Offshore Wind
The government will make $20 million available this year for up to four installations.
By Sean Griffey • March 2, 2012 -
SDG&E hits renewable energy target a year late
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has reported to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) that 20.8 percent of its energy delivered in 2011 was from renewable energy sources. This marks a 9 percent increase in renewable power over 2010 for SDG&E, when renewable energy deli...
By Sean Griffey • March 2, 2012 -
Calif. Geothermal Station Ready for Prime Time
EnergySource expects its 49.9 MW Salton Sea plant to go onto the grid later this month.
By Ron Gallagher • March 2, 2012 -
Bingaman introduces Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012
The Senate Republican from New Mexico said his bill uses a "straightforward, market-base" approach.
By Ron Gallagher • March 1, 2012 -
Oil Product Prices Predicted To Spike If Philadelphia Refinery Closes
EIA says it will be hardest to find alternative supplies of ultra-low sulfur diesel.
By Ron Gallagher • March 1, 2012 -
PG&E Names New Chief Nuclear Officer
Edward D. Halpin is leaving STP Nuclear to oversee nuclear operations at Pacific Gas & Electric.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 29, 2012 -
Progress Rate Hike OK'd to Cover Nuclear Replacement Power Costs
The Florida Public Service Commission action will raise average bills about 4%.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 29, 2012 -
Calif. Plant Finishes Switch From Coal to Biomass
The Mt. Poso plant puts 44 MW into the California grid through a PG&E purchase agreement.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 29, 2012 -
Brazil's Peruvian Hydroelectric Plans Meet Resistance
A plan to build generating stations in neighboring Peru is a protest target there.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 29, 2012 -
IDC Energy Insights Reports on U.S., World Utilities
SmartGrid News is providing readers a chance to purchase a range of reports from IDC Energy Insights.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 29, 2012 -
EIA Projects U.S. Non-Hydro Renewable Generation Increases
The agency sees wind and biomass prioviding a third of the generation growth from 2010 to 2035.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 28, 2012 -
Eastern U.S. Coal Futures Down in Early 2012
Warmer weather and cheaper gas have driven down coal demand and short-term futures.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 27, 2012 -
State Grid Corp. of China May Buy AES U.S. Wind Resources
Chinese state-owned power companies are looking globally to invest resources.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 27, 2012 -
Negative Prices in Wholesale Electric Markets Show Supply Inflexibility
Wholesale electricity markets sometimes result in prices below zero.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 23, 2012 -
3 Utilities With Smarts and 4 Cities That Get It
Lux Research identified four cities with initiatives that are among the most replicable models.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012 -
2011 Northwest Hdro Above 5-Year Range
Unusually long season raised output and reduced overall wholesale electricity prices
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012 -
When the Future Attacks: How to Fight Being 'Hollowed Out'
New players threaten investor-owned utilities that could be badly damaged by cumulative losses.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012 -
Global Flywheel Energy Storage Market 2010-2014
Analysts predict the average annual growth rate will be 12 percent for 2010-2014.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 20, 2012 -
Gamesa to Supply 10 MW for Ontario Wind Farm
The project will feature five Gamesa G97 2.0 MW turbines on 90-meter towers.
By Ryan Willumson • Feb. 20, 2012 -
Smart Grid Trends: Combined Heat and Power Gets a Boost
Energy Secretary Steven Chu said his agency is enthusiastic about the technology.
By Ryan Willumson • Feb. 17, 2012 -
On Location at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Edison Tech Center's "Engineering on Location Series" showcases the NREL in Golden, Colo.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 16, 2012 -
EPA Iissues MATS Rule Designed to Cut Emissions
The EPA's rules are the first to set standards for emissions of mercury and air toxics.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 16, 2012
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