TRADITIONAL ENERGY
Cowlitz County Commission Approves Port Redevelopment in Oregon for Coal Export http://tdn.com/news/local/article_86c20c96-f736-11df-b8b5-001cc4c03286.html
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Los Angeles County Rejects Northrop Grumman Objections to Solar Plant http://solarhbj.com/news/los-angeles-county-rejects-defense-contractors-objections-to-solar-pv-plant-01145
Losses on Wind Power Blamed for Utility Rate Increases in Minnesota http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2010/11/23/wind-power-electricity-rates/
ENERGY POLICY
Environmentalists Protest BLM Lease Sale of 234 Square Miles in The Dakotas and Montana http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=12229061
New Mexico to Invest $50 Million for Transmission Upgrades http://www.thegovmonitor.com/world_news/united_states/new-mexico-to-invest-50-million-for-energy-transmission-system-upgrade-43124.html
COMPANY NEWS
Plutonic Power’s Dokie Wind Project Starts Energy Generation http://www.domain-b.com/industry/power/20101124_british_columbia.html
Kinder Morgan Files IPO http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-11-23/kinder-morgan-files-to-make-initial-public-offering-of-up-to-1-5-billion.html
Rocky Mountain Power Requests 17.3% Rate Hike http://www.wyomingbusinessreport.com/article.asp?id=54763
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Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
November 22, 2010 News
TRADITIONAL ENERGY
BLM Leasing Practices Stir Debate in Wyoming http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/wyoming/article_655ed79e-0196-53b2-b7bc-b605957bf6b7.html
Spent Nuclear Fuel Recycling Plan Raises Hopes and Concerns http://www.thesunnews.com/2010/11/22/1826741/nuclear-fuel-plan-raises-hope.html
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
24MW Wind Project Proposed for Great Falls, MT Area http://www.azocleantech.com/Details.asp?newsID=12946
ENERGY POLICY
US to Tighten Air Shipping Rules on Lithium Ion Batteries http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2928745
Texas Lesser Prairie Chicken Faces ESA Designation http://www.wfaa.com/green/news/prairie-chicken-problem-109317584.html
FERC Proposes New Rules for Alternative Energy Grid Integration http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2010/11/ferc-doe-seek-better-grid-integration-of-wind-and-solar-energy
BLM Leasing Practices Stir Debate in Wyoming http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/wyoming/article_655ed79e-0196-53b2-b7bc-b605957bf6b7.html
Spent Nuclear Fuel Recycling Plan Raises Hopes and Concerns http://www.thesunnews.com/2010/11/22/1826741/nuclear-fuel-plan-raises-hope.html
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
24MW Wind Project Proposed for Great Falls, MT Area http://www.azocleantech.com/Details.asp?newsID=12946
ENERGY POLICY
US to Tighten Air Shipping Rules on Lithium Ion Batteries http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2928745
Texas Lesser Prairie Chicken Faces ESA Designation http://www.wfaa.com/green/news/prairie-chicken-problem-109317584.html
FERC Proposes New Rules for Alternative Energy Grid Integration http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2010/11/ferc-doe-seek-better-grid-integration-of-wind-and-solar-energy
Friday, October 1, 2010
October 1, 2010 News
TRADITIONAL ENERGY
Coal Picture in Wyoming is Complicated http://www.newwest.net/topic/article/coal_falls_while_natural_gas_rises_picture_in_wyoming_is_more_complicated/C618/L618/
Laser Enrichment Makes a Comeback http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/nuclear/laser-uranium-enrichment-makes-a-comeback
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
DOE Grants $89 Million to Pacific Northwest Smart Grid Demonstration Project http://www.xconomy.com/seattle/2010/09/30/smart-grid-demo-project-inks-89m-more/
ENERGY POLICY
California Enacts Energy Storage Law http://sunpluggers.com/news/california-enacts-energy-storage-law-to-help-prepare-for-solar-wind-0990
Wyoming Wind Task Force Votes Against Eminent Domain for Collector Lines http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5g-F-hNU3iG2z2c8Jy9CvIeginKsgD9III7GG0?docId=D9III7GG0
COMPANY NEWS
SolarWorld Partners With Renewable Social Benefit Funds to Offer Schools No Money Down Solar Systems http://www.marketwatch.com/story/solarworld-partners-with-renewable-social-benefit-funds-to-jumpstart-solar-power-projects-for-educational-institutions-2010-09-30?reflink=MW_news_stmp
Coal Picture in Wyoming is Complicated http://www.newwest.net/topic/article/coal_falls_while_natural_gas_rises_picture_in_wyoming_is_more_complicated/C618/L618/
Laser Enrichment Makes a Comeback http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/nuclear/laser-uranium-enrichment-makes-a-comeback
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
DOE Grants $89 Million to Pacific Northwest Smart Grid Demonstration Project http://www.xconomy.com/seattle/2010/09/30/smart-grid-demo-project-inks-89m-more/
ENERGY POLICY
California Enacts Energy Storage Law http://sunpluggers.com/news/california-enacts-energy-storage-law-to-help-prepare-for-solar-wind-0990
Wyoming Wind Task Force Votes Against Eminent Domain for Collector Lines http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5g-F-hNU3iG2z2c8Jy9CvIeginKsgD9III7GG0?docId=D9III7GG0
COMPANY NEWS
SolarWorld Partners With Renewable Social Benefit Funds to Offer Schools No Money Down Solar Systems http://www.marketwatch.com/story/solarworld-partners-with-renewable-social-benefit-funds-to-jumpstart-solar-power-projects-for-educational-institutions-2010-09-30?reflink=MW_news_stmp
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
Thursday, September 16, 2010
September 16, 2010 News
TRADITIONAL ENERGY
New MIT Study Shows Nuclear Recycling is Too Costly vs Plentiful Supply of Uranium http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-09-16/nuclear-fuel-recycling-unnecessary-amid-plentiful-supplies-mit-study-says.html
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
What Happens When Your Wind Turbine Supplier Goes Belly Up http://www.eastbayri.com/detail/138216.html
Ethanol: A Boondoggle Whose Time Has Gone http://www.oaoa.com/opinion/ethanol-52911-whose-including.html
ENERGY POLICY
Electricity Savings: Older School Matched Newer LEED Certified One http://www.9news.com/seenon9news/article.aspx?storyid=153164&catid=509
NRC Determines Nuclear Waste Can Be Safely Stored for 60 Years After Plant Closure http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-09-15/nuclear-waste-safe-for-60-years-after-a-reactor-closes-u-s-agency-finds.html
When are We Going to Get this Transmission Thing Right? http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2010/09/when-are-we-going-to-get-this-transmission-thing-right
COMPANY NEWS
Denison Delays Uranium Mining in Zambia Until 2012 or When Prices Firm http://english.cri.cn/6826/2010/09/16/2481s594856.htm
Cameco Buys Uranium on the Open Market as Investment http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-09-16/cameco-buys-uranium-as-investment-to-capitalize-on-price-slump.html
CEO of Ram Power Expects Continued Geothermal Consolidation http://af.reuters.com/article/metalsNews/idAFN1516293120100915
UEC Moves Toward Initial Uranium Production http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/62599/20100915/uranium-energy-corp-uec-moves-toward-initial-uranium-production.htm
Strathmore Commences Development Drilling at Gas Hills Properties in Wyoming http://www.marketwatch.com/story/strathmore-commences-development-drilling-program-at-gas-hills-uranium-properties-wyoming-2010-09-15?reflink=MW_news_stmp
Court Gives Denison Approval to Drill for Uranium in Manti Forest http://www.abc4.com/content/news/state/story/Federal-judge-OKs-uranium-mine-drilling-in-forest/j7gGHB2Nuk2Q0OqzLDxyDQ.cspx
New MIT Study Shows Nuclear Recycling is Too Costly vs Plentiful Supply of Uranium http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-09-16/nuclear-fuel-recycling-unnecessary-amid-plentiful-supplies-mit-study-says.html
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
What Happens When Your Wind Turbine Supplier Goes Belly Up http://www.eastbayri.com/detail/138216.html
Ethanol: A Boondoggle Whose Time Has Gone http://www.oaoa.com/opinion/ethanol-52911-whose-including.html
ENERGY POLICY
Electricity Savings: Older School Matched Newer LEED Certified One http://www.9news.com/seenon9news/article.aspx?storyid=153164&catid=509
NRC Determines Nuclear Waste Can Be Safely Stored for 60 Years After Plant Closure http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-09-15/nuclear-waste-safe-for-60-years-after-a-reactor-closes-u-s-agency-finds.html
When are We Going to Get this Transmission Thing Right? http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2010/09/when-are-we-going-to-get-this-transmission-thing-right
COMPANY NEWS
Denison Delays Uranium Mining in Zambia Until 2012 or When Prices Firm http://english.cri.cn/6826/2010/09/16/2481s594856.htm
Cameco Buys Uranium on the Open Market as Investment http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-09-16/cameco-buys-uranium-as-investment-to-capitalize-on-price-slump.html
CEO of Ram Power Expects Continued Geothermal Consolidation http://af.reuters.com/article/metalsNews/idAFN1516293120100915
UEC Moves Toward Initial Uranium Production http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/62599/20100915/uranium-energy-corp-uec-moves-toward-initial-uranium-production.htm
Strathmore Commences Development Drilling at Gas Hills Properties in Wyoming http://www.marketwatch.com/story/strathmore-commences-development-drilling-program-at-gas-hills-uranium-properties-wyoming-2010-09-15?reflink=MW_news_stmp
Court Gives Denison Approval to Drill for Uranium in Manti Forest http://www.abc4.com/content/news/state/story/Federal-judge-OKs-uranium-mine-drilling-in-forest/j7gGHB2Nuk2Q0OqzLDxyDQ.cspx
Friday, September 10, 2010
September 10, 2010 News
TRADITIONAL ENERGY
EPA Asks Nine Oil Services Companies for Fracking Chemical Lists http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-09-09/epa-asks-nine-companies-to-disclose-chemicals-for-gas-extraction.html
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
‘Windfall’ Documentary Explores Perils of Wind Power http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2010/09/09/windfall-documentary-explores-perils-of-wind-power/
Power Struggles: Charging Tomorrow’s Cars http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6891Y520100910
The Business Case for Green Leasing http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS309404088720100910
NREL Estimates 4150 GW of Offshore Wind Potential in the US http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/21018
US Steelworkers File Trade Complaint Against China on Solar and Wind Energy http://sunpluggers.com/news/us-union-files-trade-complaint-against-china-on-solar-wind-energy-0907
ENERGY POLICY
Utah Governor Hebert Vetoes Making Rocky Mountain Power Cool Keeper Program Mandatory http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/home/49318154-76/program-bill-governor-tassell.html.csp
World Bank Says EU and US Biofuels Standards Diverting Land Use in Third World Countries http://euobserver.com/9/30768
Four States Prepare to Sue California if its Greenhouse Gas Law Passes http://californiawatch.org/watchblog/four-states-prepare-legal-assault-californias-climate-law-4564
COMPANY NEWS
Howe Sound Pulp and Paper Gets Funding from BC Hydro for Energy Upgrades and Biomass Conversion http://wood.lesprom.com/news/45468/
Black Hills Power Suspends Operations at Osage, Wyoming Plant http://www.powergenworldwide.com/index/display/articledisplay/1446872581/articles/powergenworldwide/coal-generation/o-and-m/2010/09/blackhills-close.html
Williams Increases Stake in Overland Pass Pipeline to 50% http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9I4GE2O0.htm
Arch Resumes Mining at Dugout Canyon, Utah http://stlouis.bizjournals.com/stlouis/stories/2010/09/06/daily35.html
450 MW Biglow Canyon Wind Farm Completed in Oregon http://ecogeek.org/component/content/article/3291
Hyperion Power to Build Mini-Nuclear Prototype at Savannah River http://www.platts.com/RSSFeedDetailedNews/RSSFeed/HeadlineNews/Nuclear/8939538/
Energy Solutions Celebrates Operational Readiness of DUF6 Conversion Facility http://www.marketwatch.com/story/energysolutions-celebrates-operational-readiness-review-at-duf6-conversion-facility-2010-09-09?reflink=MW_news_stmp
Brigham Announces Completion of Four More Bakken Wells http://www.marketwatch.com/story/brigham-exploration-announces-high-rate-bakken-completions-and-provides-operational-update-2010-09-09?reflink=MW_news_stmp
Power-One Partners with Arizona State University on Solar Innovation Center http://phoenix.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2010/09/06/daily36.html
Zinc Air Licenses Lawrence Livermore Lab Technology for Fuel Cells http://www.rdmag.com/News/2010/09/Energy-Fuel-Cell-LLNL-Zinc-Air-Fuel-Cell-Technology-Licensed-To-Montana-Company/
EPA Asks Nine Oil Services Companies for Fracking Chemical Lists http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-09-09/epa-asks-nine-companies-to-disclose-chemicals-for-gas-extraction.html
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
‘Windfall’ Documentary Explores Perils of Wind Power http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2010/09/09/windfall-documentary-explores-perils-of-wind-power/
Power Struggles: Charging Tomorrow’s Cars http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6891Y520100910
The Business Case for Green Leasing http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS309404088720100910
NREL Estimates 4150 GW of Offshore Wind Potential in the US http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/21018
US Steelworkers File Trade Complaint Against China on Solar and Wind Energy http://sunpluggers.com/news/us-union-files-trade-complaint-against-china-on-solar-wind-energy-0907
ENERGY POLICY
Utah Governor Hebert Vetoes Making Rocky Mountain Power Cool Keeper Program Mandatory http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/home/49318154-76/program-bill-governor-tassell.html.csp
World Bank Says EU and US Biofuels Standards Diverting Land Use in Third World Countries http://euobserver.com/9/30768
Four States Prepare to Sue California if its Greenhouse Gas Law Passes http://californiawatch.org/watchblog/four-states-prepare-legal-assault-californias-climate-law-4564
COMPANY NEWS
Howe Sound Pulp and Paper Gets Funding from BC Hydro for Energy Upgrades and Biomass Conversion http://wood.lesprom.com/news/45468/
Black Hills Power Suspends Operations at Osage, Wyoming Plant http://www.powergenworldwide.com/index/display/articledisplay/1446872581/articles/powergenworldwide/coal-generation/o-and-m/2010/09/blackhills-close.html
Williams Increases Stake in Overland Pass Pipeline to 50% http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9I4GE2O0.htm
Arch Resumes Mining at Dugout Canyon, Utah http://stlouis.bizjournals.com/stlouis/stories/2010/09/06/daily35.html
450 MW Biglow Canyon Wind Farm Completed in Oregon http://ecogeek.org/component/content/article/3291
Hyperion Power to Build Mini-Nuclear Prototype at Savannah River http://www.platts.com/RSSFeedDetailedNews/RSSFeed/HeadlineNews/Nuclear/8939538/
Energy Solutions Celebrates Operational Readiness of DUF6 Conversion Facility http://www.marketwatch.com/story/energysolutions-celebrates-operational-readiness-review-at-duf6-conversion-facility-2010-09-09?reflink=MW_news_stmp
Brigham Announces Completion of Four More Bakken Wells http://www.marketwatch.com/story/brigham-exploration-announces-high-rate-bakken-completions-and-provides-operational-update-2010-09-09?reflink=MW_news_stmp
Power-One Partners with Arizona State University on Solar Innovation Center http://phoenix.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2010/09/06/daily36.html
Zinc Air Licenses Lawrence Livermore Lab Technology for Fuel Cells http://www.rdmag.com/News/2010/09/Energy-Fuel-Cell-LLNL-Zinc-Air-Fuel-Cell-Technology-Licensed-To-Montana-Company/
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
September 7, 2010 News
TRADITIONAL ENERGY
Wyoming is First in Nation to Require Public Disclosure of Fracking Chemicals http://www.newwest.net/topic/article/wyoming_first_in_nation_to_require_public_disclosure_of_chemicals_used_in_g/C618/L618/
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Wind Power Wanes with Fading Federal Incentives http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129632055
Sharp Sets New Record for Solar Cell Efficiency at 42.1% http://www.crunchgear.com/2010/09/06/sharp-sets-new-record-for-solar-cell-efficiency/
HSBC Predicts that Low Carbon Car Market will Be Bigger than Renewables Sector by 2020 http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/sep/06/hsbc-low-carbon-vehicles-renewables
Stimulus Helps Small Business with Clean Energy Projects http://www.statesman.com/news/texas-politics/stimulus-helps-small-businesses-with-clean-energy-projects-900526.html
COMPANY NEWS
Power One Launches New Modular Commercial Inverters http://www.marketwatch.com/story/power-one-launches-pvi-300-modular-commercial-inverter-for-north-america-2010-09-07?reflink=MW_news_stmp
Credo Petroleum Reports Third Quarter Results http://www.marketwatch.com/story/credo-petroleum-reports-financial-results-for-the-nine-months-and-third-quarter-ended-july-31-2010-2010-09-07?reflink=MW_news_stmp
SoloPower Receives UL Certification for Flexible Solar Modules http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20015679-54.html
Wyoming is First in Nation to Require Public Disclosure of Fracking Chemicals http://www.newwest.net/topic/article/wyoming_first_in_nation_to_require_public_disclosure_of_chemicals_used_in_g/C618/L618/
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Wind Power Wanes with Fading Federal Incentives http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129632055
Sharp Sets New Record for Solar Cell Efficiency at 42.1% http://www.crunchgear.com/2010/09/06/sharp-sets-new-record-for-solar-cell-efficiency/
HSBC Predicts that Low Carbon Car Market will Be Bigger than Renewables Sector by 2020 http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/sep/06/hsbc-low-carbon-vehicles-renewables
Stimulus Helps Small Business with Clean Energy Projects http://www.statesman.com/news/texas-politics/stimulus-helps-small-businesses-with-clean-energy-projects-900526.html
COMPANY NEWS
Power One Launches New Modular Commercial Inverters http://www.marketwatch.com/story/power-one-launches-pvi-300-modular-commercial-inverter-for-north-america-2010-09-07?reflink=MW_news_stmp
Credo Petroleum Reports Third Quarter Results http://www.marketwatch.com/story/credo-petroleum-reports-financial-results-for-the-nine-months-and-third-quarter-ended-july-31-2010-2010-09-07?reflink=MW_news_stmp
SoloPower Receives UL Certification for Flexible Solar Modules http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20015679-54.html
Monday, September 6, 2010
September 6, 2010 News
TRADITIONAL ENERGY
Wyoming Wants Clean Coal Endorsement from National League of Cities http://www.gillettenewsrecord.com/articles/2010/09/05/news/today/news05.txt
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
California Falls Behind in the Waste to Energy Race http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j2AWbgVxRU5eIwAHh9K4AXgG9vpQD9I1T5T00
Wind Fights to Defend its Position as Clean Energy Alternative http://newsok.com/bode-seeks-wind-industry-standard/article/3492035
Pumped Hydro Project Near Joshua Tree National Park Awaits Federal Decision http://www.pe.com/localnews/stories/PE_News_Local_D_eagle06.2f52b5e.html
ENERGY POLICY
California Legislation to Allow State Investment Pools to Buy PACE Bonds for Solar Development http://sunpluggers.com/news/california-measure-could-cut-cost-of-pace-solar-financing-if-pace-survives-0894
COMPANY NEWS
Tucson Electric PPAs for 150 MW of Renewable Power http://www.energyonline.com/Industry/News.aspx?NewsID=7471&Tucson_Electric_Power%27s_Renewable_PPA%27s_Supported_by_Arizona_Commission
Ford Electric Vehicles to Have Liquid Cooled Battery http://www.earthtechling.com/2010/09/ford-ev-will-have-liquid-cooled-battery/
Wyoming Wants Clean Coal Endorsement from National League of Cities http://www.gillettenewsrecord.com/articles/2010/09/05/news/today/news05.txt
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
California Falls Behind in the Waste to Energy Race http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j2AWbgVxRU5eIwAHh9K4AXgG9vpQD9I1T5T00
Wind Fights to Defend its Position as Clean Energy Alternative http://newsok.com/bode-seeks-wind-industry-standard/article/3492035
Pumped Hydro Project Near Joshua Tree National Park Awaits Federal Decision http://www.pe.com/localnews/stories/PE_News_Local_D_eagle06.2f52b5e.html
ENERGY POLICY
California Legislation to Allow State Investment Pools to Buy PACE Bonds for Solar Development http://sunpluggers.com/news/california-measure-could-cut-cost-of-pace-solar-financing-if-pace-survives-0894
COMPANY NEWS
Tucson Electric PPAs for 150 MW of Renewable Power http://www.energyonline.com/Industry/News.aspx?NewsID=7471&Tucson_Electric_Power%27s_Renewable_PPA%27s_Supported_by_Arizona_Commission
Ford Electric Vehicles to Have Liquid Cooled Battery http://www.earthtechling.com/2010/09/ford-ev-will-have-liquid-cooled-battery/
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
August 31, 2010 News
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
US Military Emerges As Opponent of Wind Power http://www.mnn.com/green-tech/research-innovations/stories/military-has-become-tough-opponent-of-wind-power
Ten Tips for Choosing the Right Solar Installer in the US http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2010/08/ten-tips-for-choosing-the-right-solar-installer-in-the-united-states
ENERGY POLICY
DOE To Host Biomass Webinars Beginning September 8 on Algae http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/6639362-doe-to-host-series-of-biomass-program-webinars-algae-webinar-sept-8
COMPANY NEWS
Infigen Reports $75.3 Million Loss http://www.smh.com.au/business/not-blowin-in-the-wind-just-blowing-earnings-20100830-147bj.html?autostart=1
Powertech Offers Operational Update http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20100831/BUSINESS/8310319/Powertech-updates-plan
Sacramento's Van Vleck Ranch Moves Into Solar Power http://www.sacbee.com/2010/08/31/2994001/van-vleck-ranch-to-add-big-solar.html
Excelon to Buy Deere's 735 MW Wind Power Unit for $860 Million http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=11521754
US Military Emerges As Opponent of Wind Power http://www.mnn.com/green-tech/research-innovations/stories/military-has-become-tough-opponent-of-wind-power
Ten Tips for Choosing the Right Solar Installer in the US http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2010/08/ten-tips-for-choosing-the-right-solar-installer-in-the-united-states
ENERGY POLICY
DOE To Host Biomass Webinars Beginning September 8 on Algae http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/6639362-doe-to-host-series-of-biomass-program-webinars-algae-webinar-sept-8
COMPANY NEWS
Infigen Reports $75.3 Million Loss http://www.smh.com.au/business/not-blowin-in-the-wind-just-blowing-earnings-20100830-147bj.html?autostart=1
Powertech Offers Operational Update http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20100831/BUSINESS/8310319/Powertech-updates-plan
Sacramento's Van Vleck Ranch Moves Into Solar Power http://www.sacbee.com/2010/08/31/2994001/van-vleck-ranch-to-add-big-solar.html
Excelon to Buy Deere's 735 MW Wind Power Unit for $860 Million http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=11521754
Thursday, August 5, 2010
August 5, 2010 News
Yesterday, the University of Wyoming held a one day conference on the state of the Wyoming uranium industry, with a focus on in-situ recovery. Video recordings of the conference are supposed to be available soon, but here is the link to the white papers discussed by over 200 participants http://www.uwyo.edu/ser/info.asp?p=23373. As the webcasts are available, I will post them here, also.
TRADITIONAL ENERGY
Landmen Crowd In To View Property Deeds At Johnson County Wyoming Courthouse http://www.buffalobulletin.com/articles/2010/08/04/news/local_news/doc4c5992451410c766544452.txt
NRC Has Not Received Applications for Mini Nuclear Plants Yet http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7019490831?Nuke%20Agency%20Says%20No%20Aps%20Yet%20For%20Mini%20Nuclear%20Reactors
Wyoming Uranium Conference Reports http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20100805/NEWS01/8050345
http://www.wyomingnews.com/articles/2010/08/05/news/20local_08-05-10.txt
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Xcel’s Giant Battery Smooths Out Variable Wind Power http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20012597-54.html
Ivanpah Solar Plant Gets Siting Approval http://sunpluggers.com/news/giant-ivanpah-solar-power-plant-in-mojave-desert-gains-committee-approval-0777
ENERGY POLICY
Harkin Introduces Biofuels Amendment http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.Iml?Article=205462
COMPANY NEWS
US Energy Provides Williston Basin Update http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-energy-corp-provides-williston-basin-update-2010-08-04?reflink=MW_news_stmp
Devon Energy Reports Second Quarter Results http://www.wyomingbusinessreport.com/article.asp?id=52882
TRADITIONAL ENERGY
Landmen Crowd In To View Property Deeds At Johnson County Wyoming Courthouse http://www.buffalobulletin.com/articles/2010/08/04/news/local_news/doc4c5992451410c766544452.txt
NRC Has Not Received Applications for Mini Nuclear Plants Yet http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7019490831?Nuke%20Agency%20Says%20No%20Aps%20Yet%20For%20Mini%20Nuclear%20Reactors
Wyoming Uranium Conference Reports http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20100805/NEWS01/8050345
http://www.wyomingnews.com/articles/2010/08/05/news/20local_08-05-10.txt
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Xcel’s Giant Battery Smooths Out Variable Wind Power http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20012597-54.html
Ivanpah Solar Plant Gets Siting Approval http://sunpluggers.com/news/giant-ivanpah-solar-power-plant-in-mojave-desert-gains-committee-approval-0777
ENERGY POLICY
Harkin Introduces Biofuels Amendment http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.Iml?Article=205462
COMPANY NEWS
US Energy Provides Williston Basin Update http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-energy-corp-provides-williston-basin-update-2010-08-04?reflink=MW_news_stmp
Devon Energy Reports Second Quarter Results http://www.wyomingbusinessreport.com/article.asp?id=52882
Friday, July 30, 2010
July 30, 2010 News
TRADITIONAL ENERGY
US Nuclear Projects Tied Up Awaiting Federal Loan Guarantees http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-07-29/u-s-nuclear-projects-await-delayed-decisions-on-federal-loan-guarantees.html
Safety Concerns Have Delayed Approval of New Nuclear Reactors http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=slow-reactor-safety
Private Mineral Owners in Wyoming To Auction Drilling Rights http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5htBedFdY0kKKB0mhn-soBDX37JpQD9H8TQJ80
Wyoming Landowners Get Tips as Drilling Interest Grows http://www.billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/wyoming/article_1b836e00-9b8a-11df-89a1-001cc4c03286.html
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Carbon County Wyoming Mulls New Rules for Wind Farms http://cbs4denver.com/wireapnewswy/Carbon.County.one.2.1831643.html
Nevada’s Bet on Geothermal Power http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/nevadas-big-bet-on-geothermal/
COMPANY NEWS
Improved Market, New Mine Boost Arch Coal Results http://www.stltoday.com/business/energy/article_0101293a-9be1-11df-8bc4-00127992bc8b.html
First Solar Second Quarter Profit Fell Due to Hold Back of Panels for Company-Owned Projects http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-07-29/first-solar-quarterly-profit-drops-as-own-project-development-increases.html
Sundrop Fuels: Solar Biomass Gasification http://www.triplepundit.com/2010/07/sundrop-fuels-solar-biomass-gasification/
US Nuclear Projects Tied Up Awaiting Federal Loan Guarantees http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-07-29/u-s-nuclear-projects-await-delayed-decisions-on-federal-loan-guarantees.html
Safety Concerns Have Delayed Approval of New Nuclear Reactors http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=slow-reactor-safety
Private Mineral Owners in Wyoming To Auction Drilling Rights http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5htBedFdY0kKKB0mhn-soBDX37JpQD9H8TQJ80
Wyoming Landowners Get Tips as Drilling Interest Grows http://www.billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/wyoming/article_1b836e00-9b8a-11df-89a1-001cc4c03286.html
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Carbon County Wyoming Mulls New Rules for Wind Farms http://cbs4denver.com/wireapnewswy/Carbon.County.one.2.1831643.html
Nevada’s Bet on Geothermal Power http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/nevadas-big-bet-on-geothermal/
COMPANY NEWS
Improved Market, New Mine Boost Arch Coal Results http://www.stltoday.com/business/energy/article_0101293a-9be1-11df-8bc4-00127992bc8b.html
First Solar Second Quarter Profit Fell Due to Hold Back of Panels for Company-Owned Projects http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-07-29/first-solar-quarterly-profit-drops-as-own-project-development-increases.html
Sundrop Fuels: Solar Biomass Gasification http://www.triplepundit.com/2010/07/sundrop-fuels-solar-biomass-gasification/
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
July 28, 2010 News
TRADITIONAL ENERGY
Failure to Build Yucca Mountain Could Delay New Nuclear Power Plants http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/07/27/1749226/stalled-waste-site-could-delay.html
US Nuclear Plants: Old and Incontinent http://inthesetimes.com/article/6181/u.s._nuclear_plants_old_and_incontinent/
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Experts Warn of Battery Bust if Consumers Don't Buy Electric Cars http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2010/07/experts_warn_battery_bubble_co.html
Nissan Says It Needs 5 Years of Subsidies to Build EV Market http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N27109147.htm
ENERGY POLICY
How Will The Smart Grid Handle Heat Waves? http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=smart-grid-heat-wave
COMPANY NEWS
First Wind Wins $117 Million DOE Loan Guarantee for Hawaiian Wind Project http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2010/07/26/daily25-First-Wind-wins-117M-fed-loan-backing-for-Hawaii-project.html
Southern California Edison Signs 60MW in Roof Top Solar Deals http://www.getsolar.com/blog/southern-california-edison-signs-60mw-in-rooftop-solar-deals/9755/
Xtreme Power Closes $29.5 Million Series C Round http://www.marketwatch.com/story/energy-storage-pioneer-xtreme-power-closes-295m-series-c-round-2010-07-27?reflink=MW_news_stmp
BC Hydro Looks at Expansion of Hydro on Columbia River System http://www.vancouversun.com/news/looks+hydro+expansion+Columbia+River+system/3326977/story.html
Failure to Build Yucca Mountain Could Delay New Nuclear Power Plants http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/07/27/1749226/stalled-waste-site-could-delay.html
US Nuclear Plants: Old and Incontinent http://inthesetimes.com/article/6181/u.s._nuclear_plants_old_and_incontinent/
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Experts Warn of Battery Bust if Consumers Don't Buy Electric Cars http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2010/07/experts_warn_battery_bubble_co.html
Nissan Says It Needs 5 Years of Subsidies to Build EV Market http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N27109147.htm
ENERGY POLICY
How Will The Smart Grid Handle Heat Waves? http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=smart-grid-heat-wave
COMPANY NEWS
First Wind Wins $117 Million DOE Loan Guarantee for Hawaiian Wind Project http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2010/07/26/daily25-First-Wind-wins-117M-fed-loan-backing-for-Hawaii-project.html
Southern California Edison Signs 60MW in Roof Top Solar Deals http://www.getsolar.com/blog/southern-california-edison-signs-60mw-in-rooftop-solar-deals/9755/
Xtreme Power Closes $29.5 Million Series C Round http://www.marketwatch.com/story/energy-storage-pioneer-xtreme-power-closes-295m-series-c-round-2010-07-27?reflink=MW_news_stmp
BC Hydro Looks at Expansion of Hydro on Columbia River System http://www.vancouversun.com/news/looks+hydro+expansion+Columbia+River+system/3326977/story.html
Friday, July 9, 2010
Local Alternative Generation vs. Imported Power
Today, we have articles that clarify important points about renewable energy standards. What will states do to generate their RPS in-state rather than importing their clean energy from other markets, and who bears the cost? It is terrific to take every parking lot and every rooftop and put solar panels on them and generate power locally. Those nearest to it benefit--the local utility and its customers. But when wind farms in North and South Dakota are generating wind for Chicago or Indiana, who bears the burden of the transmission of that power? The Hoosier story today outlines that FERC has already approved one plan to have utility customers bear 100% of the cost of tranmission, and now the Midwest ISO is asking for the same. Equity is hard to parse in these long distance renewable power deals.
TRADITIONAL ENERGY
New Mexico Creates Task Force to Plan Power Line Expansion http://www.newswest9.com/Global/story.asp?S=12774669
DOE Looks for Short Term Storage Options for Depleted Uranium http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2010/07/09/DOE-seeks-home-for-depleted-uranium/UPI-93851278652154/
US Appeals Court Rejected Stay on Lower Court Lift on Drilling Moratorium http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE65O5TA20100708
Natural Gas Industry Criticized for Lack of Successful Lobby http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_15472282
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
DOE to Use Nevada Nuclear Test Site to Study New Solar Technologies http://sunpluggers.com/news/us-planning-solar-power-plants-at-former-nuclear-test-site-in-nevada-0683
Turning Parking Lots into Solar Farms http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2010/07/turning-parking-lots-into-vast-urban-solar-farms/1
ENERGY POLICY
Hoosiers May Bear $16 Billion Cost of Wind Turbines http://www.indystar.com/article/20100709/BUSINESS/7090328/For-Hoosier-consumers-bigger-bills-are-in-the-wind
Obama Pushes for Extension of $5 Billion Clean Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits http://www.businessgreen.com/business-green/news/2266239/obama-puts-clean-economy-heart
COMPANY NEWS
PurpleEnergy Seeks $5 Million DOE Grant to Study Cool Geothermal http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700046269/Utah-company-researching-cool-geothermal-power.html
TRADITIONAL ENERGY
New Mexico Creates Task Force to Plan Power Line Expansion http://www.newswest9.com/Global/story.asp?S=12774669
DOE Looks for Short Term Storage Options for Depleted Uranium http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2010/07/09/DOE-seeks-home-for-depleted-uranium/UPI-93851278652154/
US Appeals Court Rejected Stay on Lower Court Lift on Drilling Moratorium http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE65O5TA20100708
Natural Gas Industry Criticized for Lack of Successful Lobby http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_15472282
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
DOE to Use Nevada Nuclear Test Site to Study New Solar Technologies http://sunpluggers.com/news/us-planning-solar-power-plants-at-former-nuclear-test-site-in-nevada-0683
Turning Parking Lots into Solar Farms http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2010/07/turning-parking-lots-into-vast-urban-solar-farms/1
ENERGY POLICY
Hoosiers May Bear $16 Billion Cost of Wind Turbines http://www.indystar.com/article/20100709/BUSINESS/7090328/For-Hoosier-consumers-bigger-bills-are-in-the-wind
Obama Pushes for Extension of $5 Billion Clean Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits http://www.businessgreen.com/business-green/news/2266239/obama-puts-clean-economy-heart
COMPANY NEWS
PurpleEnergy Seeks $5 Million DOE Grant to Study Cool Geothermal http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700046269/Utah-company-researching-cool-geothermal-power.html
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