Utilities
National Grid Again Rejects High Costs of Offshore Wind
National Grid for the second time has turned down a proposal from a Rhode Island offshore wind developer that wants ...
Around the Web – Nike, Google, Nissan, Bush’s Green Library, WWF
Today's news from around the Web. Google Says It Doesn't Want to Be a Utility NY Times How Much of China’s Emissions Mess Is ...
U.S., China Partner on Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency
President Barack Obama and China's President Hu Jintao have agreed to a wide ranging package of programs and initiatives (seven in total) to strengthen the ...
From Solar Applications to Christmas, LEDs Light the Night
Advances in LED lighting continue to pour forth, while some programs are promoting awareness of LED lighting by promoting Christmas light exchanges. New research from ...
EPA May Regulate Sulfur Dioxide Emissions on Hourly Basis
Manufacturers and utilities that emit sulfur dioxide may soon fall under tighter regulation, as the Environmental Protection Agency has proposed new rules that set hourly requirements ...
TXU, Marriott Identify $250K in Energy Savings at 40 Texas Hotels
TXU Energy recently conducted energy audits at Texas Marriott locations, identifying energy saving opportunities. If fully implemented across Marriott's 40 properties in Texas, the savings ...
Dry-cooling Challenges Notion of Water Intensity for Desert Solar
Many desert-based solar thermal power plants increasingly are being criticized for the amount of water they use, but a new dry-cooling technology may help ...
Utilities Face Cost and Implementation Challenges with Smart-Grid Upgrades
In the wake of the Department of Energy's $3.4 billion in grants for various smart-grid projects, local governments and utilities are trying to sort out the ...
Lower Renewable Energy Benchmark May Discourage Production
As more utilities begin offering customers the ability to purchase electricity generated from renewable sources, other utilities may benefit from ...
Smart Grid & Renewable Power – Opportunities for Utilities
This panel discussion was held during the 3rd annual Sustainability and Renewable Energy Forum held at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business. Panelists included Mark Goodwin, Chief Operating Officer at APEX Wind, Mark ...
Senate Climate Bill May be Reshaped by Coal States
Senators from states heavily reliant on coal-fired electricity want the climate bill to apportion more free carbon permits to their states, reports Reuters. Without such changes, ...
Southern Power Sinking $500M Into Biomass Facility
Austin, Texas, will be closer to meeting its goal of 30 percent renewable energy once a biomass facility from Southern Power comes into play. Southern Power, a ...
Central Hudson Pitting Hybrids vs. Biodiesel in Truck Fleet Test
Central Hudson will use its eight new heavy-duty hybrid trucks as a comparison against biodiesel-powered trucks already in service. Evaluating the pros and cons ...
For Aesthetics, 8 Miles About Right for Offshore Wind
One of the big gripes with coastal wind power is the effect that giant turbines would have on the view. ...
National Grid Wants to Triple Energy Efficiency Programs
If National Grid has its way, Massachusetts electricity customers will pay higher electricity and gas rates while benefiting from expanded energy efficiency programs that ...
Around the Web – PG&E, API, FPL, IT, Climate Bill, Russian Nukes
Today’s news from around the web. The New [Package] Deal QSR Magazine Environmentalists push FPL to use ...
Pilot Utility Pricing To Charge More During Peak Hours
Wind energy may benefit from a pilot program that would charge utility customers more for using electricity during the peak hours of 2-8 p.m. Proposed ...
U.S. Cap-and-Trade Creates Winners and Losers among Largest Emitters
Under the Kerry-Boxer cap-and-trade bill, ExxonMobil would face an annual charge of $5.9 billion to purchase carbon allowances, while electricity giants like Exelon and Pacific Gas ...
DOE Awards $155M to Make Industrial Sector More Energy Efficient
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding more than $155 million in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for 41 industrial energy-efficiency ...
PG&E Expands Net Metering, California Solar Producers Jump For Joy
Solar advocates in California say that a recent move by Pacific Gas & Electric to expand net metering will encourage ...
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Environmental Leader on S. America Takes Most Urgent View of Copenhagen Talks
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Jake on UPS Trying New Hydraulic Hybrid Trucks
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