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  • NTE Energy patents biomass hybrid renewable energy technology

    NTE Energy said it has been awarded a U.S. patent for its biomass hybrid renewable energy technology.

    By Ron Gallagher • April 30, 2012
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    Plant Farley Unit 1 Back Online After Refueling, Maintenance

    Both of the stations 888-MW units came back into service after the 25-day down period.

    By Ron Gallagher • April 27, 2012
  • Duke Under Fire for Reliance on Coal

    A resolution asking for a plan to reduce coal exposure will go before stockholders at the May 3 annual meeting.

    By Ron Gallagher • April 27, 2012
  • Largest Solar PV Plant in North America Comes On-Line

    Arizona's Agua Caliente station is supplying 100 MW so far, taking the title from Copper Mountain.

    By Ron Gallagher • April 26, 2012
  • KCP&L Requests Rate Increase From Kansas Corp. Commission

    The company is seeking to up its charges 12.9%, citing investments at generating stations.

    By Ron Gallagher • April 25, 2012
  • PG&E's 'Green Option' to Offer More From Renewable Sources

    Residential customers who want to opt in can pay a little more for the company to purchase more from renewable sources.

    By Ron Gallagher • April 25, 2012
  • Exelon Executive Appointed to Constellation Nuclear Board

    Exelon Generation Co. appointed Carol Peterson to the board of directors of Constellation Energy Nuclear Group.

    By Ron Gallagher • April 24, 2012
  • DOE Wants to See Plug-and-Play Home Solar-Energy Systems

    The goal is to develop a system that can be up and running in one day.

    By Ron Gallagher • April 24, 2012
  • GE, Arista to Build Wind, Solar Battery-Backup Systems

    The plan is to use nickel-salt storage that can integrate with the grid, the companies say.

    By Ron Gallagher • April 24, 2012
  • NuHub, Holtec International Compete for $452 Million DOE Grant

    They are going after recently announced money for engineering, design certification and licensing of small, modular reactors.

    By Ron Gallagher • April 24, 2012
  • University Saves Energy With Geothermal System

    Missouri University of Science and Technology expects to halve its conventional-energy when the project finishes in 2014.

    By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012
  • Climate Group: Rising Seas Threaten Electric, Other U.S. Energy Plants

    A report to Congress asserts that 287 facilities – some power generators, others oil and gas plants – are 4 feet or less above high tide in 22 states.

    By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012
  • SunShot Program: Your Tax Dollars at Work Growing Solar

    The goal is to make solar-generated electricity competitive with the cost of fossil-fuel electricity by 2020.

    By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012
  • Minnesota Utility OKs Contract to Build Red Rock Hydro Project

    Construction is set to begin next year, with Voith Hydro providing equipment.

    By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012
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    NRECA: Gas-Electric Coordination Key

    The co-op association sees a need for FERC to foster communications between the industries.

    By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012
  • First Wind Finances Bull Hill Wind Project in Maine

    Construction can begin now on the 34 MW project, which has $70 million construction loan and $6 million in letters of credit.

    By Ron Gallagher • April 20, 2012
  • London Array Project Pace Bolsters Euro Offshore Wind Work

    London Array’s current first phase will have a 630-MW capacity when it becomes fully operational next spring.

    By Ron Gallagher • April 20, 2012
  • Ill Winds Blow Through Huge UK Wind Project

    Claims fly between owners and contractor Fluor Corp. over technical issues on $1.8 billion Greater Gabbard wind project.

    By Ron Gallagher • April 20, 2012
  • U.S. Offshore Wind Farms: The Race Is On?

    Virginia appears to be leading the pack in trying to get ocean wind generation constructed.

    By Ron Gallagher • April 20, 2012
  • British Report Backs Burying Carbon as Effective Technology

    The technique can reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, but it needs major government support.

    By Ron Gallagher • April 20, 2012
  • Consolidation Chronicles: Canadian Solar Acquires Stake in 200MW of SkyPower PV Projects

    Changes continue as the shakeout in solar rearranges the roster.

    By Ron Gallagher • April 20, 2012
  • Edison Mission Group, Nebraska Public Power District Build Wind Farm

    The Crofton Bluffs project is adjacent to the Elkhorn Ridge wind farm.

    By Ron Gallagher • April 19, 2012
  • Ameren, Westinghouse Asking for DOE Small Reactor Funds

    The companies are seeking research money that the Department of Energy announced last month for small modular reactors.

    By Ron Gallagher • April 19, 2012
  • Natural Gas Prices Near 10-Year Low Amid Mild Weather

    The Energy Information Administration says increased supplies also contributed to the low cost of the fuel.

    By Ron Gallagher • April 19, 2012
  • Two Sides Tote Up Tenaska Plant Costs

    Falling natural gas prices cloud the picture for power from the gasified-coal facility in Illinois.

    By Ron Gallagher • April 19, 2012