ISO-NE projects slow growth in electricity demand New England’s electric grid operator predicts slow growth in annual energy usage in the region over the next decade, with slightly quicker growth in peak demand. ISO New England, Inc. develops an annual long-term load forecast using factors including state and regional economic forecasts and 40 years of … Continue reading ISO-NE projects slow growth in #electricity #demand→
Are Texas Power Prices Poised to Rise? The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) forecasted higher reserve margins in its latest Capacity, Demand and Reserves (CDR) report, according to an article in Energy Choice Matters. If accurate, this is likely to spell continued low prices for Texas electricity customers. The previous forecast, completed in December … Continue reading Are Texas Power Prices Poised to Rise?→
Elon Musk’s Space Dream Almost Killed Tesla SpaceX started with a plan to send mice to Mars. It got crazier from there. In late October 2001, Elon Musk went to Moscow to buy an intercontinental ballistic missile. He brought along Jim Cantrell, a kind of international aerospace supplies fixer, and Adeo Ressi, his best friend … Continue reading #ElonMusk’s Space Dream Almost Killed #Tesla→
‘Steel on the Water’ Critical for Offshore Wind in U.S. Offshore wind power, a source of renewable energy that Europeans have been investing in for decades, has not yet materialized in the U.S. as debates have swirled about the viability of wind farms off the country’s coastlines. That, however, may be about to change. The … Continue reading ‘Steel on the Water’ Critical for Offshore Wind in U.S.→
Duke Energy, Austin Energy begin operation of 200 MW Texas wind farm Duke Energy is increasing their renewable portfolio with a new wind project in Starr County, Texas. The utility partnered with Austin Energy on the 200 megawatt (MW) wind farm. “The Los Vientos III Windpower Project achieving commercial operation represents a significant milestone for … Continue reading #Duke#Energy, #Austin_Energy begin operation of 200 MW Texas wind farm→
Alexander: How To Prevent A United States Without Nuclear Power Senator Lamar Alexander spoke to energy policy leaders and professionals on Tuesday about how to overcome the real obstacles facing nuclear energy to help ensure a bright nuclear future in the United States. “The United States uses nearly 25 percent of all the electricity in … Continue reading Alexander: How To Prevent A United States Without Nuclear Power→
CONGRESS WARNED ‘CATASTROPHIC DANGER’ LOOMING ….“Washington remains gridlocked between lobbying by NERC and the wealthy electric power industry, and the recommendations of the congressional EMP Commission and other independent scientific and strategic experts on the other hand,” he said. “The states should not wait for Washington to act, but should act now to protect themselves,” … Continue reading CONGRESS WARNED ‘CATASTROPHIC DANGER’ LOOMING→