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Panel hears conflicting safety assessments for #Diablo_Canyon nuclear power plant

Panel hears conflicting safety assessments for Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant LOS ANGELES (AP) — Environmentalists argued Thursday that government regulators have allowed California’s last operating nuclear power plant to sidestep federal rules and conceal the risk of earthquakes that could threaten its twin reactors. Officials for owner Pacific Gas and Electric Co., meanwhile, said … Continue reading Panel hears conflicting safety assessments for #Diablo_Canyon nuclear power plant

#Utilities Get More Proactive on EVs and Charging Infrastructure

Utilities Get More Proactive on EVs and Charging Infrastructure It took some prodding, but utilities are finally upping their game on electric vehicles. EVs represent an enormous load-growth opportunity for utilities at a time when efficiency measures and distributed generation are causing low or no increase in electricity sales in the United States. The Edison … Continue reading #Utilities Get More Proactive on EVs and Charging Infrastructure

#PG&E Wins Right to Develop Two New Transmission Substations

PG&E Wins Right to Develop Two New Transmission Substations SAN FRANCISCO, Mar 12, 2015 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) is pleased to have been selected by the California Independent System Operator Corporation (CAISO) to build, own and operate two new electric substations in California’s Central Valley and South Bay. The new … Continue reading #PG&E Wins Right to Develop Two New Transmission Substations

Portland company that built city’s energy-generating water pipe sets sights on global market

Portland company that built city’s energy-generating water pipe sets sights on global market Portland’s new electricity-generating water pipe came from just down the road. The turbines were manufactured in Scappoose. Vancouver’s Northwest Pipe Co. manufactured the pipe. The engineers who designed it all are based right here in Portland. Read full article at The Oregonian