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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 -
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 -
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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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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 -
Silverado Power, PG&E Strike Solar Power Purchase Agreement
The deal will create a new solar project in Lancaster, Calif.
By Ron Gallagher • April 17, 2012 -
BrightSource Adds Red-Tailed Hawks to Solar CSP Menagerie
Not only did its IPO not fly, but now the company has birds to worry about for its Mojave Desert project.
By Ron Gallagher • April 16, 2012 -
FirstEnergy Ohio Utilities Seek to Extend Electric Security Plan
The companies filed an application to essentially extend their current Electric Security Plan into 2016.
By Ron Gallagher • April 16, 2012 -
Mobilizing 42 Million Electric Co-op Members
The co-ops' national group wants members to push for reliable, affordable electricity.
By Ron Gallagher • April 16, 2012 -
Things Energy Investor Vinod Khosla Doesn’t Like
"Don't look at theoretical scenarios – look at what makes economic sense," the venture capitalist advised.
By Ron Gallagher • April 16, 2012 -
Obama Order Hopes to Coordinate Oversight of Gas
It acknowledges that states regulate a lot of gas matters, but says "the Federal Government has an important role to play."
By Ron Gallagher • April 13, 2012 -
Charles Energy Center Gets Maryland PSC Go-Ahead
Winning approval of the gas-fired plant has been a years-long process for Competitive Power Ventures Inc.
By Ron Gallagher • April 13, 2012 -
Clean Energy Investments: U.S. Retakes Lead From China – For How Long?
The U.S. pulled ahead of China for the first time since 2009, according to a Pew Charitable Trusts report.
By Ron Gallagher • April 13, 2012 -
Feds Ask for More Information on Duke-Progress Merger Proposal
The utilities have a July 8 deadline to seal the deal and are hoping for fast regulatory actions.
By Ron Gallagher • April 11, 2012 -
Plan for Quebec-NYC 1 GW Underwater Line Goes to N.Y. Commission
The proposed line would deliver wind and hydro power to a substation in New York City.
By Ron Gallagher • April 10, 2012 -
Storm-Hardening Puget Sound Energy's Transmission System
Since a 2006 storm took down more than 40% of its lines, PSE has been studying how to manage vegetation so it does not happen that way again.
By Ron Gallagher • April 9, 2012 -
Entergy Ninemile Point Unit 6 Moves Forward With Construction
With state approval, Shaw Group has been given the go-ahead to begin building the 550-MW generator.
By Ron Gallagher • April 9, 2012 -
Natural Gas Prices Threaten State Renewable Portfolio Standards
The goals for generation from renewables were set when the economic picture was quite different.
By Ron Gallagher • April 9, 2012 -
U.S. Opens 'Apps for Energy' Competition
The U.S. Department of Energy’s first-ever Apps for Energy competition is open for submissions.
By Ron Gallagher • April 9, 2012 -
NRC Issues Final Report on Columbia Generating Station
Columbia station appears headed for license renewal through 2043.
By Ron Gallagher • April 9, 2012 -
NRC Backs More New Nuke Units
Rural co-ops support bringing more nuclear power into the grid.
By Ron Gallagher • April 9, 2012 -
A Look at Arizona and the Best Solar Resource in the Nation
Before a May "solar summit, a look at the state with the highest insolation.
By Ron Gallagher • April 6, 2012 -
Energy Access in the Developing World: Biggest Opportunity Ever?
The United Nations faces challenges in trying to get power to poor areas of the globe.
By Ron Gallagher • April 6, 2012 -
Smart Meter Opt-Out: Noise Versus Reality
Some users truly want no part of smart metering, but it appears that many just want more information or want to feel they have a choice, not an order.
By Ron Gallagher • April 5, 2012 -
Consumers Energy Is Taking Applications From Customers Who Want to Sell Solar
The company will purchase a total of 3,000 KW under its Experimental Advanced Renewable Program.
By Ron Gallagher • April 4, 2012 -
Common-sense EPA Rules Not So Simple for Utilities
"In our view, this proposed rule effectively kills coal going forward," APPA CEO Mark Crission said.
By Ron Gallagher • April 4, 2012 -
Miss. PSC Goes Against State Supreme Court, Approves IGCC Project
With Mississippi Power stuck in mid-project, the regulator devised a "temporary" permit after the court tossed out its conventional approval for the Kemper County facility.
By Ron Gallagher • April 4, 2012
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