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Climate benefits of a natural gas bridge ‘unlikely to be significant’

Climate benefits of a natural gas bridge ‘unlikely to be significant’ Natural gas can only be a worthwhile bridge to a low carbon future if a series of tough conditions are met, according to a working paper from the influential New Climate Economy initiative. The paper says the climate benefits of gas, including shale gas, … Continue reading Climate benefits of a natural gas bridge ‘unlikely to be significant’

FERC Declines to Change “Gas Day” Start Time; Adopts Other Proposed Natural Gas Scheduling and Contracting Changes

FERC Declines to Change “Gas Day” Start Time; Adopts Other Proposed Natural Gas Scheduling and Contracting Changes On April 16, 2015, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a final rulemaking order (Order No. 809 in Docket RM14-2-000) in which it declined to adopt the controversial proposed change in the “Gas Day” start time. In … Continue reading FERC Declines to Change “Gas Day” Start Time; Adopts Other Proposed Natural Gas Scheduling and Contracting Changes

Myth Of Offshore Wind Being Expensive Debunked – Wind Power Now Cheaper Than Gas-Fired And Nuclear Power

Myth Of Offshore Wind Being Expensive Debunked – Wind Power Now Cheaper Than Gas-Fired And Nuclear Power Over the past few years, wind power has seen major advancements in both design and efficiency. The Inquisitr reported on the latest happenings on such overall wind power improvement. Pertaining to design, the “wind tree” is a device … Continue reading Myth Of Offshore Wind Being Expensive Debunked – Wind Power Now Cheaper Than Gas-Fired And Nuclear Power

Natural gas usage for power in ERCOT remains strong as coal falls

Natural gas usage for power in ERCOT remains strong as coal falls Natural gas’ share of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas’ generation mix continued to rise and coal usage continued its downward spiral in March, according to data released by the grid operator. Consumers across the grid operator’s footprint used 25.4 million MWh of … Continue reading Natural gas usage for power in ERCOT remains strong as coal falls

FERC could alter gas industry day to coordinate with electric power demands

FERC could alter gas industry day to coordinate with electric power demands As Utility Dive reported in December, the electric and gas industries have long disagreed about when the day begins, but reformers say aligning the start times would allow for greater coordination. With the proposed Clean Power Plan boosting gas-fired electric generation, federal energy … Continue reading FERC could alter gas industry day to coordinate with electric power demands

Natural Gas Prices Fall to 2012 Low After Larger-Than-Expected Addition to Stockpiles

Natural Gas Prices Fall to 2012 Low After Larger-Than-Expected Addition to Stockpiles Natural gas dove to its lowest point since June 2012 after stockpiles grew more than expected at a time of year when they usually decline. The U.S. Energy Information Administration said storage levels grew by 15 billion cubic feet in the week ended … Continue reading Natural Gas Prices Fall to 2012 Low After Larger-Than-Expected Addition to Stockpiles