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The benefits of on-site power generation

The benefits of on-site power generation Data centers are essential to delivering many daily services that society relies on, including communications, energy systems, transport and health services. As more data centers are popping up across the globe, it’s critical to identify suitable locations to ensure optimal efficiency performance. A critical factor in this decision is … Continue reading The benefits of on-site power generation

Outage at Exelon ‘s #Mystic_plant drove tight ISO-NE Labor Day conditions

Outage at Exelon’s Mystic plant drove tight ISO-NE Labor Day conditions The outage at the Mystic plant, located in Boston, highlights the issues at stake in contentious debates over fuel security in New England and grid resilience at FERC. On Sept. 3, ISO-NE implemented emergency operating procedures, purchasing power from neighboring regions and calling for … Continue reading Outage at Exelon ‘s #Mystic_plant drove tight ISO-NE Labor Day conditions

Powering up the new $500 million #Birdsboro Power Plant

Powering up the new $500 million Birdsboro Power Plant BIRDSBORO, PA — Jim Sellfinger was steaming when construction crews began digging earlier this summer to upgrade pipes to deliver water to the Birdsboro Power Plant. The $500 million gas-fired electric plant, under construction on the 30-acre former Armorcast steel foundry, requires water and gas lines … Continue reading Powering up the new $500 million #Birdsboro Power Plant

NYISO to solicit reliability solution from #LIPA due to gas unit closures

NYISO to solicit reliability solution from LIPA due to gas unit closures New York’s power grid operator said Monday it will solicit a reliability solution from the Long Island Power Authority associated with two natural gas units scheduled to be closed in November. In accordance with its tariff, the New York Independent System Operator notified … Continue reading NYISO to solicit reliability solution from #LIPA due to gas unit closures

Is Siemens considering unloading its gas turbine business?

Is Siemens considering unloading its gas turbine business? The possible sale of Siemens’ turbine business was first reported by Bloomberg, but since then, the company has pushed back. An internal memo on Friday told staff the company remains “committed” to the business unit, though company leadership is reportedly serious about a possible sale, Bloomberg also … Continue reading Is Siemens considering unloading its gas turbine business?

#Competitive_Power_Ventures and #GE Achieve Commercial Operation at 805-MW CPV Towantic Energy Center Connecticut

Competitive Power Ventures and GE Achieve Commercial Operation at 805-MW CPV Towantic Energy Center Connecticut New CT Private Energy Project Now Supplying Efficient, Reliable and Environmentally Responsible Power on ISO-NE Grid Silver Spring, Maryland, June 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) and its partners including GE Energy Financial Services (GE EFS) today … Continue reading #Competitive_Power_Ventures and #GE Achieve Commercial Operation at 805-MW CPV Towantic Energy Center Connecticut

DOE Steps Up Investments into Electric Generation Technology Research

DOE Steps Up Investments into Electric Generation Technology Research The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) over the past two weeks has made a string of funding announcements, including nearly a half-billion dollars of new investment in power-related initiatives. The funding backs advancements in cybersecurity, advanced nuclear, solar, bioenergy, fuel cells, geothermal, and energy storage. $25 … Continue reading DOE Steps Up Investments into Electric Generation Technology Research