ENERGY POLICY
California Adopts a 33% Renewable Energy Standard by 2020 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-09-24/california-adopts-strongest-u-s-standard-on-renewable-power-production.html
COMPANY NEWS
Suncor to Construct 88 MW Wind Farm in Alberta http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/4527427
Eurus Energy and NRG Solar Partner to Build 45 MW PV Solar Plant http://www.marketwatch.com/story/eurus-energy-and-nrg-solar-partner-to-build-californias-largest-solar-photovoltaic-generating-facility-2010-09-23?reflink=MW_news_stmp
Earthstone Energy Sells 13,000 Acres to Brigham Energy http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/earthstone-energy-reports-on-developments-in-north-dakota-103619354.html
SPG Solar Forms Structured Finance Group http://www.onlinetes.com/renewable-solar-energy-SPG-financing-tes-092310.aspx
T-Mobile Converts Cell Tower to Solar Power http://www.phonescoop.com/news/item.php?n=6671
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Friday, September 24, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
September 21, 2010 News-Wyoming Joint Minerals Committee Meets in Jackson Hole
It's not often that I get to attend meetings with reporters and hear the same thing they did and then read the story and wonder, "Was I in the same room?" Today, I have a story about GE retooling the test coal gasification plant it is building with the University of Wyoming. This story was based upon testimony offered by representatives of GE and the University of Wyoming to the Wyoming Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development Interim Committee during a meeting in Jackson Hole yesterday. What I heard was that GE lost its partner customer, because many utilities canceled coal-related projects totaling 87 gigawatts over the last four years. The customer cancellation is giving GE the opportunity to refine its feedstock assumptions for the plant.
In my view, coal plant cancellations have been in the news for some time, particularly given very low natural gas prices, which make gas-fired plants much more financially attractive, concerns over the financial impact of an implementation of any sort of carbon tax, and objections from special interest groups against new coal plant construction. Though there was some discussion about the failed climate bill and the implications for a renewable energy standard, I didn't hear anyone say that it was failed climate legislation that dealt any setback for the plant.
Maybe it happened when I was out of the room.
TRADITIONAL ENERGY
Consulting Group Recommends Next North Dakota Refinery Produce Diesel Fuel http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iUw3w5Yn9y_39mtdpPMtLlMGZVRgD9IBSA801
ENERGY POLICY
Senator Bingaman to Introduce a 15% Renewable Energy Standard http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-09-20/u-s-senator-to-press-for-15-renewable-power-target.html
COMPANY NEWS
Ormat Gets $108 Million in US Funding Instead of Tax Credit for North Brawley, CA Plant http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000589644&fid=1725
10th Circuit Rules Homestake Mining's Uranium Mill did not Cause Neighbors' Cancer or Deaths http://www.cibolabeacon.com/articles/2010/09/20/news/doc4c97e14e7436d885373977.txt
GE Retools High Plains Coal Gasification Plant in Wyoming http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/article_9798bbc2-6fd1-5ad9-8864-73a2bb891db2.html
US Geothermal Offers Operational Update http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-geothermal-updates-status-of-development-projects-new-wells-drilled-at-neal-hot-springs-2010-09-21-84310?reflink=MW_news_stmp
Xcel Looks to Add 250 MW of Wind through PPA or Acquisition of New Farms http://www.rechargenews.com/energy/wind/article230088.ece
Cotter Refuses to Pay State Fine for Uranium Contamination http://coloradoindependent.com/62240/cotter-corp-refuses-to-pay-state-fine-uranium-contamination
In my view, coal plant cancellations have been in the news for some time, particularly given very low natural gas prices, which make gas-fired plants much more financially attractive, concerns over the financial impact of an implementation of any sort of carbon tax, and objections from special interest groups against new coal plant construction. Though there was some discussion about the failed climate bill and the implications for a renewable energy standard, I didn't hear anyone say that it was failed climate legislation that dealt any setback for the plant.
Maybe it happened when I was out of the room.
TRADITIONAL ENERGY
Consulting Group Recommends Next North Dakota Refinery Produce Diesel Fuel http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iUw3w5Yn9y_39mtdpPMtLlMGZVRgD9IBSA801
ENERGY POLICY
Senator Bingaman to Introduce a 15% Renewable Energy Standard http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-09-20/u-s-senator-to-press-for-15-renewable-power-target.html
COMPANY NEWS
Ormat Gets $108 Million in US Funding Instead of Tax Credit for North Brawley, CA Plant http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000589644&fid=1725
10th Circuit Rules Homestake Mining's Uranium Mill did not Cause Neighbors' Cancer or Deaths http://www.cibolabeacon.com/articles/2010/09/20/news/doc4c97e14e7436d885373977.txt
GE Retools High Plains Coal Gasification Plant in Wyoming http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/article_9798bbc2-6fd1-5ad9-8864-73a2bb891db2.html
US Geothermal Offers Operational Update http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-geothermal-updates-status-of-development-projects-new-wells-drilled-at-neal-hot-springs-2010-09-21-84310?reflink=MW_news_stmp
Xcel Looks to Add 250 MW of Wind through PPA or Acquisition of New Farms http://www.rechargenews.com/energy/wind/article230088.ece
Cotter Refuses to Pay State Fine for Uranium Contamination http://coloradoindependent.com/62240/cotter-corp-refuses-to-pay-state-fine-uranium-contamination
Friday, September 17, 2010
September 17, 2010 News
TRADITIONAL ENERGY
Oregon PUC Determined Cost to Remove Four Hydro Plants is Less than Re-licensing Them http://kdrv.com/page/189144
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
New Senate Bill Would Boost Tax Break On Geothermal Projects http://www.magicvalley.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_1d7fbe24-f8bb-57fb-9c81-e13022e99f31.html
ENERGY POLICY
US DOE Issues Call for Large Scale Energy Storage Systems http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/66383
21 Groups Petition for US Renewable Energy Standard http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS379422003220100916
COMPANY NEWS
Boeing Signs $89 Million Deal with DARPA to Design Solar Powered Unmanned Aircraft http://www.executivegov.com/2010/09/boeing-makes-strides-in-green-technology-with-solar-powered-aircraft/
TransCanada Drops Plans for $3 Billion Transmission Line in Montana http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/canadian_company_drops_montana_transmission_project/19614/
BYD Signs Agreement with LA Water and Power on Storage Power Stations http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/stock-alert/byddf_byd-continues-expansion-in-us-energy-field-1172576.html
PG&E Enters Discussion to Purchase Rights to Wind Farm http://www.marketwatch.com/story/pge-enters-discussions-to-purchase-rights-to-wind-farm-2010-09-16?reflink=MW_news_stmp
Oregon PUC Determined Cost to Remove Four Hydro Plants is Less than Re-licensing Them http://kdrv.com/page/189144
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
New Senate Bill Would Boost Tax Break On Geothermal Projects http://www.magicvalley.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_1d7fbe24-f8bb-57fb-9c81-e13022e99f31.html
ENERGY POLICY
US DOE Issues Call for Large Scale Energy Storage Systems http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/66383
21 Groups Petition for US Renewable Energy Standard http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS379422003220100916
COMPANY NEWS
Boeing Signs $89 Million Deal with DARPA to Design Solar Powered Unmanned Aircraft http://www.executivegov.com/2010/09/boeing-makes-strides-in-green-technology-with-solar-powered-aircraft/
TransCanada Drops Plans for $3 Billion Transmission Line in Montana http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/canadian_company_drops_montana_transmission_project/19614/
BYD Signs Agreement with LA Water and Power on Storage Power Stations http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/stock-alert/byddf_byd-continues-expansion-in-us-energy-field-1172576.html
PG&E Enters Discussion to Purchase Rights to Wind Farm http://www.marketwatch.com/story/pge-enters-discussions-to-purchase-rights-to-wind-farm-2010-09-16?reflink=MW_news_stmp
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
July 27, 2010 News
TRADITIONAL ENERGY
Is the Metropolis Plant Closure Responsible for a Rise in Uranium Prices? http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2010/07/26/uranium-price-spike-ahead.aspx
Judge's Ruling May Boost Nuclear Storage in Utah http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/home/49997613-76/interior-project-ebel-nuclear.html.csp
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Biofuels Mandate is Costly and Ineffective? http://reason.com/blog/2010/07/26/biofuels-mandate-greenhouse-ga
House Democrats Propose $25 Billion in Tax Breaks for Green Energy http://www.nasdaq.com/aspx/stock-market-news-story.aspx?storyid=201007261818dowjonesdjonline000324&title=us-house-democrats-propose-green-energy-tax-breaks
ENERGY POLICY
Dems Press Reid to Include a Renewable Energy Standard in the Energy Bill http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/677-e2-wire/110921-twenty-seven-dems-press-reid-to-put-renewable-power-standard-in-energy-bill
Grid Monitor Urges Utilities to Go Slow on Smart Grid Renovations http://www.nytimes.com/cwire/2010/07/27/27climatewire-monitor-urges-utilities-to-go-slow-on-smart-85097.html
COMPANY NEWS
UPS Releases Sustainability Report, Plans to Increase Fleet Fuel Efficiency by 20% http://www.fastcompany.com/1674484/ups-releases-sustainability-report-plans-to-increase-auto-fuel-efficiency-by-20
Luca Technologies Withdraws Application to "Grow" Methane in Wyoming PRB http://www.buffalobulletin.com/articles/2010/07/26/news/local_news/doc4c4731759c2e6290032327.txt
Portland General Electric Completes Largest Rooftop Solar Project in Northwest http://www.marketwatch.com/story/largest-rooftop-solar-project-in-northwest-now-online-for-portland-general-electric-customers-2010-07-26?reflink=MW_news_stmp
Uranium Energy Corp Issues Mid Year Report http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/uranium-energy-corp-issues-mid-year-shareholder-report-99306979.html
Is the Metropolis Plant Closure Responsible for a Rise in Uranium Prices? http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2010/07/26/uranium-price-spike-ahead.aspx
Judge's Ruling May Boost Nuclear Storage in Utah http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/home/49997613-76/interior-project-ebel-nuclear.html.csp
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Biofuels Mandate is Costly and Ineffective? http://reason.com/blog/2010/07/26/biofuels-mandate-greenhouse-ga
House Democrats Propose $25 Billion in Tax Breaks for Green Energy http://www.nasdaq.com/aspx/stock-market-news-story.aspx?storyid=201007261818dowjonesdjonline000324&title=us-house-democrats-propose-green-energy-tax-breaks
ENERGY POLICY
Dems Press Reid to Include a Renewable Energy Standard in the Energy Bill http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/677-e2-wire/110921-twenty-seven-dems-press-reid-to-put-renewable-power-standard-in-energy-bill
Grid Monitor Urges Utilities to Go Slow on Smart Grid Renovations http://www.nytimes.com/cwire/2010/07/27/27climatewire-monitor-urges-utilities-to-go-slow-on-smart-85097.html
COMPANY NEWS
UPS Releases Sustainability Report, Plans to Increase Fleet Fuel Efficiency by 20% http://www.fastcompany.com/1674484/ups-releases-sustainability-report-plans-to-increase-auto-fuel-efficiency-by-20
Luca Technologies Withdraws Application to "Grow" Methane in Wyoming PRB http://www.buffalobulletin.com/articles/2010/07/26/news/local_news/doc4c4731759c2e6290032327.txt
Portland General Electric Completes Largest Rooftop Solar Project in Northwest http://www.marketwatch.com/story/largest-rooftop-solar-project-in-northwest-now-online-for-portland-general-electric-customers-2010-07-26?reflink=MW_news_stmp
Uranium Energy Corp Issues Mid Year Report http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/uranium-energy-corp-issues-mid-year-shareholder-report-99306979.html
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