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PSP Investments to acquire 1.4GW hydroelectric assets in New England

PSP Investments to acquire 1.4GW hydroelectric assets in New England MONTRÉAL, Feb. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ – The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (“PSP Investments”), one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire from ENGIE Group (EPA: ENGI) a New England portfolio of hydroelectric assets … Continue reading PSP Investments to acquire 1.4GW hydroelectric assets in New England

Solar moves ahead of wind, hydro in California fuel mix, toward 10% of state’s power

Solar moves ahead of wind, hydro in California fuel mix, toward 10% of state’s power The rise of solar in California has been rapid and the impact of the state’s four-year drought has been powerful. Three years earlier, in 2012, solar was 0.9% of CAISO’s generation mix while wind was 4% and hydro was 9.3% … Continue reading Solar moves ahead of wind, hydro in California fuel mix, toward 10% of state’s power

For Storing Electricity, Utilities Are Turning to Pumped Hydro

For Storing Electricity, Utilities Are Turning to Pumped Hydro In the past decade, wind energy production has soared in Spain, rising from 6 percent of the country’s electricity generation in 2004 to about 20 percent today. While that is certainly good news for boosters of clean energy, the surge in renewables has come with the … Continue reading For Storing Electricity, Utilities Are Turning to Pumped Hydro

Hearing Tuesday on Baker’s hydro power bill comes amid debate over renewable energy

Hearing Tuesday on Baker’s hydropower bill comes amid debate over renewable energy BOSTON – The legislative committee dealing with energy issues will hold a public hearing on Tuesday on several bills relating to clean energy, including a bill on hydroelectric power proposed by Gov. Charlie Baker. “The question is not if we do something on … Continue reading Hearing Tuesday on Baker’s hydro power bill comes amid debate over renewable energy

What Does The #Clean_Power_Plan Have In Store? Don’t Count Out #Electron_Laundering

What Does The Clean Power Plan Have In Store? Don’t Count Out Electron Laundering ……Before global warming became a concern, the Pacific Northwest and California traded electricity north and south. California needed more power during the summer to run air conditioners. The Northwest’s extensive hydroelectricity system provided that power. In the winter, when river flows … Continue reading What Does The #Clean_Power_Plan Have In Store? Don’t Count Out #Electron_Laundering

FERC approves electronic dispatch of wind, hydro generation in New England

FERC approves electronic dispatch of wind, hydro generation in New England The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved a request by New England’s independent electricity system operator to implement a modified electronic dispatch method for certain wind and hydropower generators that are classified as intermittent power resources under ISO New England Inc.’s market rules. Hydropower … Continue reading FERC approves electronic dispatch of wind, hydro generation in New England