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CloudSolar Helps Renewable Energy Fans Who Can’t Install Their Own Solar Panels
CloudSolar Helps Renewable Energy Fans Who Can’t Install Their Own Solar Panels Solar panels are becoming increasing affordable, but many people still face barriers to harnessing the power of the sun for their own homes. For example, they might live in an apartment or in a house where the roof is angled or structured improperly … Continue reading CloudSolar Helps Renewable Energy Fans Who Can’t Install Their Own Solar Panels
Former Dallas mayor, U.S. ambassador pushes nuclear power in Texas
Former Dallas mayor, U.S. ambassador pushes nuclear power in Texas Former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk, who also served as the U.S. trade representative under President Barack Obama, is making the case that Texas and other states need more nuclear power in order to offer a diverse energy mix. Kirk’s newest position is co-chairman of the … Continue reading Former Dallas mayor, U.S. ambassador pushes nuclear power in Texas
Illinois Senate energy and public utilities committee passes bill supporting #nuclear_energy plants
Illinois Senate energy and public utilities committee passes bill supporting nuclear energy plants Springfield, Ill. — The Illinois Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee today passed Senate Bill 1585, legislation to establish a Low Carbon Portfolio Standard that would bolster Illinois’ clean energy leadership, support the state’s nuclear energy facilities and protect jobs, consumers and … Continue reading Illinois Senate energy and public utilities committee passes bill supporting #nuclear_energy plants
How forward-thinking utilities are adopting the Internet of Things
How forward-thinking utilities are adopting the Internet of Things Most utility companies have a plan to utilize technologies that are key ingredients of the Internet of Things (IoT). As an example, the Smart Grid Sensor market will expand rapidly in the coming decade, with revenues growing nearly ten-fold, according to the latest worldwide market study … Continue reading How forward-thinking utilities are adopting the Internet of Things
Industrial Internet Consortium Announces Smart Grid Testbed #IIoT
Industrial Internet Consortium Announces Smart Grid Testbed RESTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Industrial Internet Consortium® announces its first energy-focused testbed: the Communication and Control Testbed for Microgrid Applications. Industrial Internet Consortium member organizations Real-Time Innovations (RTI), National Instruments, and Cisco, are collaborating on the project, working with power utilities CPS Energy and Southern California Edison. Additional industry … Continue reading Industrial Internet Consortium Announces Smart Grid Testbed #IIoT
How California regulators are reforming energy markets to boost demand response
How California regulators are reforming energy markets to boost demand response California has lagged behind the rest of the nation when it comes to demand response, but now the state is preparing to open markets up to third party providers who can target large loads. That would represent a significant shift away from utility-led programs … Continue reading How California regulators are reforming energy markets to boost demand response
Another victim of the price drop: Texas renewable energy
Another victim of the price drop: Texas renewable energy When the West Texas wind blows, 96 turbines at the Notrees Windpower farm churn to produce electricity that at full capacity can power up to 46,000 homes. That shows no signs of stopping, even though lately the plant faces dropping electricity prices. The same price drop … Continue reading Another victim of the price drop: Texas renewable energy
U.S. LNG Export Outlook To China, Impact On Cheniere Energy
U.S. LNG Export Outlook To China, Impact On Cheniere Energy The biggest market for LNG in Asia is Japan, but China’s aggressive move toward natural gas for power generation is expected to make China the largest source of demand growth for both pipeline gas and LNG. The switch from dirty coal power generation to clean … Continue reading U.S. LNG Export Outlook To China, Impact On Cheniere Energy
Will Natural Gas Dim Solar’s Shine?
Will Natural Gas Dim Solar’s Shine? On the outskirts of downtown St. Paul, Minn., Xcel Energy’s High Bridge Generating Station offers an iconic view of the current state of electrical generation in the United States. Opened in 2008 as a replacement for an aging coal plant, the 534-megawatt natural gas facility looms over three solar … Continue reading Will Natural Gas Dim Solar’s Shine?
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