NRECA Says EPA Set Unachievable Emission Limits

Association says mercury and toxic standards "miss the mark" for rural co-ops.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 16, 2012

BPA Proposes Resolution to Electricity Oversupply

Part of the plan as it stands now is to pay wind producers to go off-line during peak hydro periods.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 15, 2012

Chu Says Nuclear Is Important for Energy Policy, U.S. Jobs

The secretary of the Department of Energy spoke at Georgia Power's Vogtle nuclear plant.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 15, 2012

Obama Budget Has $650.8 Million for Fossil

DOE reports that the president's budget would allocate that money to the Office of Fossil Energy.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 15, 2012

Two big questions for the electricity sector

A solar generation advocate predicts distribution will shift away from central generating stations.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 14, 2012

Navy Proves Waves Can Help Power Maritime Security Operations

 When the surf's up on the New Jersey coast, U.S. Navy officials are stoked. The waves are helping the Navy harness the power of the ocean to generate electricity for a sea-based radar and communications system that supports maritime security operations.

By Sean Griffey • Feb. 14, 2012

Georgia PSC approves nuclear-plant construction costs

The Public Service Commission voted on what Georgia Power spent in the first half of 2011.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 13, 2012

PTC uncertainty spurs wind industry

According to Wind Energy Update, in 2011 an additional 31 percent of wind capacity was installed. The dramatic increase is attributed to the uncertainty surrounding the hotly debated production tax credit (PTC) extension.  The PTC is worth $0.022 per kWh for the first 10 years of proj...

By Sean Griffey • Feb. 13, 2012

EnXco Signs Maintenance Agreement for 99 MW Iowa Wind Farm

The company's development arm built the Crane Creek station for Wisconsin Public Service.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 10, 2012

Natural Gas, Renewables to Grow in Power Generation, But Coal to Stay Single Largest

A preview of this year's federal outlook for the industry sees coal shrinking over the next 25 years.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 10, 2012

New Ga. Nuclear Plants Under Cost, Deadline Scrutiny

NRC approval will focus all eyes on the Vogtle facility and a proposal for new units in S.C.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 10, 2012

Japan’s Tepco to Install 17 Million Smart Meters

The company is responding to a government directive aimed at managing demand.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 10, 2012

KPMG Will Not Publish Findings of British Green Energy Study

As debate rages on green power options in Britain, KPMG opts not to publish a report into the maelstrom.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 10, 2012

DOE Finds More Money for Innovation – Lots of It

The department announced $12 million to speed solar energy innovation from lab to marketplace.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 9, 2012

Sending Smart Grid Love to Five Utilities

A Valentine's Day offering to utilities, which often get more grief than love.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 9, 2012

NRC Approves Vogtle, First Nuclear Plant License in 30 Years

In a 4-1 vote, the commission agreed to give Southern Nuclear Operating Co. two more generators.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 9, 2012

State Regulator Likes Vogtle Approval

The chairman of the Georgia PSC hailed the NRC's decision to license two new reactors.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 9, 2012

Busch Ranch Adds to Black Hills Wind Portfolio

Black & Veatch will provide detailed design for the Busch Ranch Wind Project

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 9, 2012

EPA Pressed For Compliance Timeline Guarantees

Electricity regulators from across the U.S. insisted this week that the Environmental Protection Agency is underestimating the time they'll need to meet EPA's newest air rules.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 9, 2012

Calico Energy and Aclara Announce Alliance

They say they will offer an integrated set of advanced load control, analytics and demand-response solutions.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 8, 2012

Coal on Last Legs at Massachusetts Power Station

A legal settlement means coal will not be back after Dominion Energy shuts down its Salem Harbor facility.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 7, 2012

Canadian Trash-to-Biofuel Firm Enerkem Files for $125 Million IPO

The company says it has a "thermochemical technology" way to turn trash to gas.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 6, 2012

Renewable Power in California Includes Variable and Non-variable Sources

Generation from other renewable sources is easier to keep constant than weather-driven "fuel."

By Sean Griffey • Feb. 6, 2012

Stress Test Rips Hole In Electric, Gas Disaster Planning

A "stress test scenario" showed that using more natural gas to fuel generators raises the risk of system interruptions.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 6, 2012

Siemens Wins Order for Combined Cycle Power Plant in Saudi Arabia

Siemens will supply key components for the IPP Qurayyah combined cycle power plant in Saudi Arabia.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 6, 2012