Calpine exec says ERCOT power market ‘balanced on a razor’s edge’ The Electric Reliability Council of Texas wholesale power market is “balanced on a razor’s edge” as the region’s “economic reserve margin” slides to near 10%, Steven Pruett, Calpine’s chief commercial officer, said Friday. During Calpine’s fourth-quarter 2014 earnings call with analysts, Pruett said the … Continue reading Calpine exec says ERCOT power market ‘balanced on a razor’s edge’→
First real polar vortex of season hits U.S. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (MEDIA GENERAL) – The term “polar vortex” may be overused, misused and confusing. But, the reality is, this week, it is real. Much of the country will be wrapped up in the first real polar vortex of this winter season this weekend. After last … Continue reading First real polar vortex of season hits U.S.→
Miss. could face shortages under ‘clean power plan’ Right now, Mississippi gets 14 percent of its electricity from coal-fired power plants. But what would happen if the state were suddenly forced to seek all of its electricity from other sources? Could Mississippi experience shortages of power during peak use, with the cost of household power … Continue reading Miss. could face shortages under ‘clean power plan’→
Analysis: Developers study 5.3GW of solar in Texas Houston , 13 February (Argus) — Solar generation under study by developers in Texas has doubled in the past year, spurred by more-favorable project economics and the risk of less-favorable federal and state incentives. At 5,300MW, solar projects represent less than 9pc of the total 62,000MW in … Continue reading Analysis: Developers study 5.3GW of solar in Texas→
Con Edison to spend $1.b bn to update electric and gas meters Con Edison has announced a proposal to update its electric and gas meters at the cost of nearly $1.5 billion. As part of an eight-year long advanced metering initiative, the utility will replace its old meters with advanced ones for 10 million New … Continue reading Con Edison to spend $1.b bn to update electric and gas meters→
Battery Storage Needed to Expand Renewable Energy Storing energy remains the missing link for many clean power technologies, but DOE researchers and startup companies are racing to fill the gap. Without a way to save electricity and heat for later use, intermittent renewable energy will struggle to close price and performance differences with fossil fuels. … Continue reading Battery Storage Needed to Expand Renewable Energy→
CASEnergy Coalition advocates for nuclear energy A grassroots national energy coalition is lending its voice to the nuclear industry, including in Illinois, to raise the clean energy’s profile and educate the public on its significance in America’s future energy portfolio. “We believe we have a strong case to make. Nuclear energy is not only one … Continue reading CASEnergy Coalition advocates for nuclear energy→
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