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5 places where coal has lost ground to natural gas
Coal-fired power plants across the country are shutting down their facilities because of a slowing demand.
By Lindsey Smith • June 27, 2012 -
FERC final rule, proposed rule aim to better integrate renewables
FERC has a adopted a rule requiring 15-minute power scheduling intervals – or better, if companies want – to avoid excessive charges affecting providers with renewable sources and proposed a change in definitions.
By Ron Gallagher • June 27, 2012 -
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TrendlineData Centers and the US Grid
A look at how data centers are affecting the U.S. grid today and how new technologies and rate structures could affect that trajectory in the years to come.
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States, local governments boost roster of federal Better Buildings Challenge
According to the Obama administration, 36 new government entities have joined its Better Buildings Challenge.
By Ron Gallagher • June 26, 2012 -
Energy use in U.S. expected to fall for next 23 years
A new Energy Information Administration report predicts a decline in energy use extending through 2035, possibly beyond.
By Brian Warmoth • June 26, 2012 -
Hawaii utilities agency approval allows the sale of Lanai Island to CEO Larry Ellison
The agreement to handover three Lanai utilities to Oracle Corp. has paved the way for CEO Larry Ellison’s purchase of 98% of the island.
By Shehryar Nabi • June 26, 2012 -
Wind Sector Considers Life Without the PTC
The US wind power industry has lived and died by production tax credits over the years, and with the prospect of expiration finally looming at the end of this year, industry players are working hard to build a future without it.US installations are set to fall off a cliff in 2013 with Navigant...
By Lindsey Smith • June 25, 2012 -
AEO2012 has energy projections and analyses of legislation, regulations, and side cases
The Annual Energy Outlook 2012 includes many cases that provide alternative projections of energy markets under a variety of different assumptions. Detailed model results through 2035 are available in an interactive table browser along with extensive analysis of energy issues, regulations, and...
By Lindsey Smith • June 25, 2012 -
American Public Power Association names new officers
Washington, D.C., June 20, 2012 — Phyllis Currie, general manager of Pasadena Water and Power in California, was installed as chair of the American Public Power Association board of directors yesterday at the association's National Conference in Seattle, Wash. Currie joined Pasadena ...
By Lindsey Smith • June 25, 2012 -
DTE Energy announces senior leadership changes
Detroit, June 25, 2012 — DTE Energy announced promotions and leadership development moves that include Peter Oleksiak being named senior vice president of finance and James Tompkins being named vice president, effective Sept. 1, 2012. "These leadership changes continue our efforts t...
By Lindsey Smith • June 25, 2012 -
Exelon coal plant sales underscore an industry-wide plunge
Asset values drop as bids come in way under what Exelon hoped to bring in for three Maryland operations.
By Brian Warmoth • June 25, 2012 -
BAS leads intelligent, efficient buildings charge
Aggressive energy-efficiency goals are transforming the building industry, according to Pike Research, and building automation systems (BAS) are driving the charge toward intelligent, energy-efficient buildings. More sophisticated systems leverage the conversion of information technology data ...
By Lindsey Smith • June 25, 2012 -
Hawaiian Cable Project 'May Boost Hopes' for US Offshore Wind
A plan to build a 100-mile undersea cable linking power grids on Hawaii's islands would help meet the state's ambitious renewable-energy goals, reduce its heavy dependence on imported oil, and cut electric bills for consumers.It could also become an important test case for the ability ...
By Lindsey Smith • June 25, 2012 -
Industry challenges FERC on demand response
Utilities say the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission went too far in Order 745 on demand response.
By Ron Gallagher • June 23, 2012 -
Interior approves first solar project on tribal land
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has approved a 350 MW solar energy project on tribal trust land of the Moapa Band of Paiute Indians in Clark County, Nev.
By Lindsey Smith • June 22, 2012 -
Canadian Solar and SkyPower close transaction and launch international JV
Canadian Solar Inc. and SkyPower Global have announced the close of a purchase transaction, under which Canadian Solar has acquired a majority interest in 16 solar projects representing approximately 190 to 200MW DC from SkyPower.
By Lindsey Smith • June 22, 2012 -
N.Y. State bill for $1.4 billion clean energy effort dies
The plan being advocated by Gov. Andrew Cuomo ran into the crush of end-of-session business in the Legislature.
By Ron Gallagher • June 22, 2012 -
Tax uncertainty in the U.S. is blowing wind developers' interest to Ontario
U.S. tax policy – a lot less certain than the wind and about as predictable now – has wind-energy developers in a holding pattern.
By Ron Gallagher • June 21, 2012 -
John Floyd: Complacency is Dangerous
In John Floyd’s experience, complacency has been the root of more accidents. As a trainer and supervisor for PEPCO and a member of the Inter Utility Substation Training Association, Floyd tells students “Safety first” in everything they do.
By Shehryar Nabi • June 21, 2012 -
Westinghouse to help advance nuclear power program in Poland
Westinghouse Electric Co. on June 20 signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Center for Nuclear Research (NCBJ) in Poland and a letter of intent (LOI) with the Warsaw University of Technology marking the start of Westinghouse’s collaboration with the National Center ...
By Lindsey Smith • June 20, 2012 -
Protecting mission-critical utility customers in an increasingly digital age
Bigger, more data-heavy networks help performance, but offer places that need to be defended against cyber attacks.
By Ron Gallagher • June 20, 2012 -
NRC report blames undetected design flaws for SONGS steam-tube problems
A report says that a computer analysis was done incorrectly and missed design flaws responsible for excessive wear in steam tubes at the California station.
By Ron Gallagher • June 20, 2012 -
$3.2B engineering contract brings U.K. closer to getting first N-plant in two decades
The French-government-owned EDF Energy plc made the award contingent on the British government's agreeing to set a baseline price for the power, however.
By Ron Gallagher • June 20, 2012 -
Government support of power generation is not just about wind
SunEdison's founder, Jigar Shah, says government subsidy is not the best way to scale the wind industry, but fossil fuels matured long ago and still get support.
By Ron Gallagher • June 19, 2012 -
NREL: Renewables can meet 80% of U.S. generation in 2050
The federal research center says flexibility in generation, transmission and distribution is key to getting to that point.
By Ron Gallagher • June 19, 2012 -
Nuclear power plant in Japan to restart
Japan is beginning to allow nuclear power to re-enter the mix for the nation's electric supply.
By Ron Gallagher • June 19, 2012
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