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New head of regional power grid will face dramatic industry shift from coal to #natural_gas

New head of regional power grid will face dramatic industry shift from coal to natural gas The person taking over the regional grid operator that includes Ohio has a lot on his plate. PJM Interconnection named Andy Ott on Wednesday as its new president, replacing Terry Boston, who ran PJM for eight years. The independent … Continue reading New head of regional power grid will face dramatic industry shift from coal to #natural_gas

‘We have to have an answer’ on Ill. nuclear plants by summer’s end, #Exelon says

‘We have to have an answer’ on Ill. nuclear plants by summer’s end, Exelon says An Exelon Corp. executive told Illinois legislators yesterday that the fate of three unprofitable nuclear plants in the state will be decided later this summer and that action on a bill to help them survive must be passed before the … Continue reading ‘We have to have an answer’ on Ill. nuclear plants by summer’s end, #Exelon says

#Entergy transmission project moves along with MISO approval

Entergy transmission project moves along with MISO approval The Midcontinent ISO (MISO) board of directors recently approved the proposed Lake Charles Transmission Project, Entergy Chairman and CEO Leo Denault said on April 28 during the company’s 1Q15 earnings webcast. Entergy’s Entergy Gulf States Louisiana in January told TransmissionHub about plans to add around 25 miles … Continue reading #Entergy transmission project moves along with MISO approval

Gov. Brown issues order to reduce California’s greenhouse gas emissions

Gov. Brown issues order to reduce California’s greenhouse gas emissions Currently in the midst of four consecutive years of exceptional drought, California is experiencing first-hand the real-life implications of a warming climate. Before the order, the state was already on track to “meet or exceed” targets for reducing CO2 emissions to pre-1990 levels in the … Continue reading Gov. Brown issues order to reduce California’s greenhouse gas emissions

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

Southwest Power Pool’s new integrated marketplace saves $131 million in first year: report

Southwest Power Pool’s new integrated marketplace saves $131 million in first year: report Southwest Power Pool’s new integrated marketplace generated $131 million in net savings for the footprint in its first 12 months of operation, a new analysis showed. Started March 1, 2014, SPP’s Integrated Marketplace features a day-ahead market with transmission congestion rights, a … Continue reading Southwest Power Pool’s new integrated marketplace saves $131 million in first year: report

NextEra Energy: Solar Ambitions Are A Major Boon For The Company

NextEra Energy: Solar Ambitions Are A Major Boon For The Company NextEra Energy operates a sizable distributed solar generation segment, although the vast majority of the company’s profits still come from other forms of energy generation. Regardless, the company’s distributed solar segment will likely play a much larger role in its overall business operations moving … Continue reading NextEra Energy: Solar Ambitions Are A Major Boon For The Company

The Reactors That Will Revolutionize Nuclear Energy

The Reactors That Will Revolutionize Nuclear Energy CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN: We’re at a turning point in energy. The U.S. should be a leader in mitigating climate change and meeting a nearly 30% increase in U.S. demand for electricity projected by 2040. Success in this double-barrel challenge will require energy and environmental policy that recognizes the … Continue reading The Reactors That Will Revolutionize Nuclear Energy