The Future of Nuclear Power in Virginia After a tsunami created a nuclear crisis in Japan, Germany announced plans to phase out its nuclear plants, and France, which now gets three quarters of its power from nuclear reactors, recently said it would reduce its reliance to 50%. Here in Virginia, however, Dominion Power is giving … Continue reading The Future of Nuclear Power in #Virginia
Arnold: Texas can take the lead in energy storage Texas has long been a leader in energy innovation: Much of the technology allowing deepwater and shale oil and gas developments were invented and first used in the Lone Star State. Texas is also a wind energy leader, with more wind power installed than any other … Continue reading Arnold: #Texas can take the lead in energy storage
Regulators, System Operators, and Utilities Consider Reliability, Renewables, and EPA Regulations David Boyd, VP of government and regulatory affairs for the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), described the situation with multiple new federal regulations—from mercury and ash rules to the Clean Power Plan—as “a puzzle of sorts.” There are 14 GW of wind in MISO … Continue reading Regulators, System Operators, and Utilities Consider Reliability, Renewables, and EPA Regulations
New Bid From NextEra in Energy Future Bankruptcy NextEra Energy Inc. on Wednesday offered to buy Energy Future Holdings Corp.’s Oncor transmissions business, which is slated to be sold to an investment group led by Hunt Consolidated. NextEra, a Florida power company, flung down the gauntlet in a filing with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in … Continue reading New Bid From #NextEra in Energy Future Bankruptcy
If No One Wants The Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plant To Close, Why Is It Closing? Last week, Entergy announced it will prematurely close its Fitzpatrick nuclear power plant more than 20 years ahead of schedule, which the company says will save it $250 million. The State of New York says closing the plant will cost … Continue reading If No One Wants The Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plant To Close, Why Is It Closing?
Mortenson creates unit to build grid-scale electric storage projects The nation’s largest wind-power contractor, Mortenson Construction, said Tuesday that it formed a new business unit to install large battery storage systems for the electric grid and commercial operations. The company said it will offer engineering, construction and integration of energy storage in the new unit … Continue reading Mortenson creates unit to build grid-scale electric storage projects
The world’s smartest cities: What IoT and smart governments will mean for you ntelligent cities are at the forefront of the next wave of the Internet of Things. The goals are to streamline communication and improve the lives of citizens. And save a little money along the way. One of the next big targets of … Continue reading The world’s smartest cities: What IoT and smart governments will mean for you
Equinix buys green energy in Oklahoma and Texas Equinix, the global interconnection and data center company, has signed power purchase agreements (PPAs)to buy enough wind energy in Oklahoma and Texas to cover all Equinix data centers throughout North America. Earlier this year Equinix announced its commitment to 100 percent clean and renewable energy for its … Continue reading #Equinix buys green energy in #Oklahoma and #Texas
Oregon saddles up to implement trailblazing energy storage mandate In 2016, Oregon’s utilities and energy sector stakeholders will have the chance to set the bar on the value and benefits of energy storage. In the new year, the Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC) will convene a proceeding on the state’s new energy storage law, which … Continue reading #Oregon saddles up to implement trailblazing energy storage mandate
Duke Energy Adds More Battery-Based Energy Storage Capacity Duke Energy announced the completion of a 2-MW battery-based energy storage system that has been installed to increase power grid reliability and stability for the PJM regional transmission organization. Installed at its retired W.C. Beckjord coal-fired power plant in New Richmond, Ohio, construction began in August, and … Continue reading Duke Energy Adds More Battery-Based Energy Storage Capacity
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