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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 -
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TrendlineTop 5 Stories from Utility Dive
Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources.
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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 -
Arizona Legislation Could Impact Solar, Wind Businesses
Pending before the state Senate, the bill would give lawmakers power to review "rules mandating the use of specific sources of energy."
By Ron Gallagher • April 17, 2012 -
Calif. Bill Would Increase Solar Roofs
The legislation would provide solar roofs to low-income families.
By Ron Gallagher • April 17, 2012
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