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Natural Gas, Oil Will Revolutionize Energy Consumption And Electric Energy Generation Into 2040

Natural Gas, Oil Will Revolutionize Energy Consumption And Electric Energy Generation Into 2040 My current day job involves the inner workings of the electric utility industry in the Midwest region. I work with a number of electric utilities and regional power generating partners. With this knowledge, I have centered my portfolio around natural gas, a … Continue reading Natural Gas, Oil Will Revolutionize Energy Consumption And Electric Energy Generation Into 2040

#Wave_generator supplies grid power in #Hawaii

Wave generator supplies grid power in Hawaii Northwest Energy Innovations, LLC has developed the Azura™ wave power generation technology for converting the endless supply of ocean waves into electricity to meet the rapidly growing global demand for renewable energy. Unlike other wave energy technologies, Azura extracts energy from both the heave (vertical) and surge (horizontal) … Continue reading #Wave_generator supplies grid power in #Hawaii

PJM, pipelines agree to share more information about gas supply and demand

JULY 30, 2015 | 7:09 PM BY JON HURDLE The biggest U.S. electric grid operator and nine interstate natural gas pipelines have agreed to share more information about the supply of, and demand for, natural gas for power generation to improve operational planning and anticipate the growing interdependence of the two industries. PJM Interconnection, which … Continue reading PJM, pipelines agree to share more information about gas supply and demand

AEP: PJM market changes create challenging environment for generators

By Robert Walton | July 27, 2015 Dive Brief: American Electric Power officials last week said a recent decision by federal officials to alter auction rules for PJM Interconnection is “troubling,” because markets should be consistent and predictable. Last week FERC directed PJM to include demand response and efficiency providers in its upcoming auctions, and … Continue reading AEP: PJM market changes create challenging environment for generators

BREAKING NEWS: Power plant explosion caused electrical grid surge, triggered outages across D.C. and Maryland

BREAKING NEWS: Power plant explosion caused electrical grid surge, triggered outages across D.C. and Maryland WASHINGTON (WJLA/AP) – The White House, State Department, Capitol and University of Maryland were all affected by widespread power outages across Washington and its Maryland suburbs on Tuesday afternoon. PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Power plant explosion caused electrical grid surge, triggered outages across D.C. and Maryland

PJM may consider hourly pricing as generators lobby for market changes

PJM may consider hourly pricing as generators lobby for market changes In a “Problem/Opportunity Statement” filed with PJM on behalf of Calpine, the generator argued that the market’s inability to provide hourly pricing puts it behind other major grids and ultimately stifles innovation, harming consumers. “These limits on the ability of operators of physical resources … Continue reading PJM may consider hourly pricing as generators lobby for market changes