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
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
September 20, 2010 News
TRADITIONAL ENERGY
New Book, Yellow Dirt, Documents Uranium Mining on Navajo Lands in Four Corners http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-book-20100920,0,6594991.story
Cigar Lake Review http://www.vancouversun.com/Cigar+Lake+uranium+double+edged+sword/3543382/story.html
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Off Grid Town Pilots Energy Storage http://www.earthtechling.com/2010/09/off-grid-town-pilots-energy-storage/
Geothermal Waiting for its Renaissance http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2010/09/19/bay-street-geothermal-power-waiting-renaissance/
ENERGY POLICY
Wyoming Mineral Industries Want to Hire Contract Permit Reviewers to Speed Permit Processing http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/article_e74bf4c1-5238-5ade-9088-eb6dc15e3e83.html
COMPANY NEWS
NiMin Announces Operations Update http://www.marketwatch.com/story/nimin-energy-announces-cmd-response-and-wyoming-operations-update-2010-09-20?reflink=MW_news_stmp
SunRun and Toll Brothers Announce New Solar Model Homes http://www.marketwatch.com/story/sunrun-and-toll-brothers-unveil-new-solar-home-models-2010-09-20?reflink=MW_news_stmp
Power One Opens Two New Plants—Now Second Largest Inverter Manufacturer http://pacbiztimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1857&Itemid=1
Westinghouse Believes Modular Nuclear Plant Construction Could Cut Build Time to 36 Months http://www.powergenworldwide.com/index/display/articledisplay/8823286278/articles/powergenworldwide/nuclear/reactors/2010/09/new-nuclear_construction.html
Walmart to Use Thin Film Solar to Increase Renewable Energy Use http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/walmart-uses-innovative-thin-film-solar-technology-to-increase-renewable-energy-use-103274754.html
New Book, Yellow Dirt, Documents Uranium Mining on Navajo Lands in Four Corners http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-book-20100920,0,6594991.story
Cigar Lake Review http://www.vancouversun.com/Cigar+Lake+uranium+double+edged+sword/3543382/story.html
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Off Grid Town Pilots Energy Storage http://www.earthtechling.com/2010/09/off-grid-town-pilots-energy-storage/
Geothermal Waiting for its Renaissance http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2010/09/19/bay-street-geothermal-power-waiting-renaissance/
ENERGY POLICY
Wyoming Mineral Industries Want to Hire Contract Permit Reviewers to Speed Permit Processing http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/article_e74bf4c1-5238-5ade-9088-eb6dc15e3e83.html
COMPANY NEWS
NiMin Announces Operations Update http://www.marketwatch.com/story/nimin-energy-announces-cmd-response-and-wyoming-operations-update-2010-09-20?reflink=MW_news_stmp
SunRun and Toll Brothers Announce New Solar Model Homes http://www.marketwatch.com/story/sunrun-and-toll-brothers-unveil-new-solar-home-models-2010-09-20?reflink=MW_news_stmp
Power One Opens Two New Plants—Now Second Largest Inverter Manufacturer http://pacbiztimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1857&Itemid=1
Westinghouse Believes Modular Nuclear Plant Construction Could Cut Build Time to 36 Months http://www.powergenworldwide.com/index/display/articledisplay/8823286278/articles/powergenworldwide/nuclear/reactors/2010/09/new-nuclear_construction.html
Walmart to Use Thin Film Solar to Increase Renewable Energy Use http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/walmart-uses-innovative-thin-film-solar-technology-to-increase-renewable-energy-use-103274754.html
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
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
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
September 15, 2010 News
TRADITIONAL ENERGY
Study Estimates the Cost of Repealing Two Oil and Gas Tax Credits http://www.dailycomet.com/article/20100914/FEATURES12/100919666/1292?Title=Study-estimates-cost-of-repealing-two-oil-and-gas-tax-credits
Thermal Coal as US Export Industry http://seekingalpha.com/article/225244-thermal-coal-as-u-s-export-industry
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
US Army Deploys Solar Backpacks http://cleantechnica.com/2010/09/14/u-s-army-deploys-solar-power-backpacks-in-afghanistan/
Live Blog Feed from the Energy Moving Forward Forum in Denver http://denver.bizjournals.com/denver/blog/broadway_17th/2010/09/energy_moving_forward_live_blog.html
Thorium as An Alternative to Uranium http://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Thorium-A-Cheap-Clean-and-Safe-Alternative-to-Uranium.html
South Dakota Farmers Unite for Legal Fight with VeraSun http://www.kdlt.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5056&Itemid=57
ENERGY POLICY
Ethanol Supporters Hope for Increase in Blends to E-15 http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20100914/NEWS06/100914049
COMPANY NEWS
Lowes Expands Energy Center to Stores Nationwide http://www.marketwatch.com/story/lowes-expands-energy-center-nationwide-2010-09-14?reflink=MW_news_stmp
Real Goods Solar to Pick up Existing Installation Backlog and Pipeline of Westinghouse (Akeena) Solar http://www.marketwatch.com/story/real-goods-solar-to-install-existing-backlog-and-pipeline-of-westinghouse-solar-2010-09-14?reflink=MW_news_stmp
Arsenal Energy Offers Operational Update http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Arsenal-Energy-Inc-Releases-Operational-Update-TSX-AEI-1319114.htm
Solazyme Delivers 20,000 Gallons of Algal Derived Fuel to US Military http://www.genengnews.com/industry-updates/solazyme-completes-world-s-largest-microbial-advanced-biofuel-delivery-to-u-s-military/93967322/
Denbury to Pay $115 Million for Stake in Wyoming Gas Field and CO2 Rights http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2010/09/15/denbury-pay-million-stake-wyoming-field-rights/
Study Estimates the Cost of Repealing Two Oil and Gas Tax Credits http://www.dailycomet.com/article/20100914/FEATURES12/100919666/1292?Title=Study-estimates-cost-of-repealing-two-oil-and-gas-tax-credits
Thermal Coal as US Export Industry http://seekingalpha.com/article/225244-thermal-coal-as-u-s-export-industry
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
US Army Deploys Solar Backpacks http://cleantechnica.com/2010/09/14/u-s-army-deploys-solar-power-backpacks-in-afghanistan/
Live Blog Feed from the Energy Moving Forward Forum in Denver http://denver.bizjournals.com/denver/blog/broadway_17th/2010/09/energy_moving_forward_live_blog.html
Thorium as An Alternative to Uranium http://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Thorium-A-Cheap-Clean-and-Safe-Alternative-to-Uranium.html
South Dakota Farmers Unite for Legal Fight with VeraSun http://www.kdlt.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5056&Itemid=57
ENERGY POLICY
Ethanol Supporters Hope for Increase in Blends to E-15 http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20100914/NEWS06/100914049
COMPANY NEWS
Lowes Expands Energy Center to Stores Nationwide http://www.marketwatch.com/story/lowes-expands-energy-center-nationwide-2010-09-14?reflink=MW_news_stmp
Real Goods Solar to Pick up Existing Installation Backlog and Pipeline of Westinghouse (Akeena) Solar http://www.marketwatch.com/story/real-goods-solar-to-install-existing-backlog-and-pipeline-of-westinghouse-solar-2010-09-14?reflink=MW_news_stmp
Arsenal Energy Offers Operational Update http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Arsenal-Energy-Inc-Releases-Operational-Update-TSX-AEI-1319114.htm
Solazyme Delivers 20,000 Gallons of Algal Derived Fuel to US Military http://www.genengnews.com/industry-updates/solazyme-completes-world-s-largest-microbial-advanced-biofuel-delivery-to-u-s-military/93967322/
Denbury to Pay $115 Million for Stake in Wyoming Gas Field and CO2 Rights http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2010/09/15/denbury-pay-million-stake-wyoming-field-rights/
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
September 14, 2010 News
TRADITIONAL ENERGY
US Holding 324 Metric Tons of Weapons Grade Uranium http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-uranium-20100914,0,7187215.story
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Tax Row with Duke Energy Dents Wyoming's Confidence in Wind Developers http://www.brighterenergy.org/16171/news/wind/tax-row-dents-wyomings-confidence-in-wind-developers/
Rocky Mountain Institute Helping GSA with Building Retrofits http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS37468082820100914
ENERGY POLICY
Secretary Chu Visits Idaho National Lab http://www.kpvi.com/story.php?id=27738&n=15206
Governor Rell Urges Feds to Stop Dismantling of Yucca Mountain http://www.theday.com/article/20100914/BIZ02/309149910/-1/BIZ
Interview with World Bank Clean Energy Czar http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/14/no-either-or-the-clean-energy-czar/
COMPANY NEWS
A123 Opens Largest Lithium Ion Auto Battery Plant in North America http://www.examiner.com/green-transportation-in-national/a123-systems-opens-largest-lithium-ion-automotive-battery-plant-north-america
Constellation Energy to Build 4.4 MW Solar Plant at Denver International Airport http://www.marketwatch.com/story/constellation-energy-to-add-44-mw-of-solar-power-at-denver-international-airport-2010-09-14?reflink=MW_news_stmp
US Holding 324 Metric Tons of Weapons Grade Uranium http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-uranium-20100914,0,7187215.story
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Tax Row with Duke Energy Dents Wyoming's Confidence in Wind Developers http://www.brighterenergy.org/16171/news/wind/tax-row-dents-wyomings-confidence-in-wind-developers/
Rocky Mountain Institute Helping GSA with Building Retrofits http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS37468082820100914
ENERGY POLICY
Secretary Chu Visits Idaho National Lab http://www.kpvi.com/story.php?id=27738&n=15206
Governor Rell Urges Feds to Stop Dismantling of Yucca Mountain http://www.theday.com/article/20100914/BIZ02/309149910/-1/BIZ
Interview with World Bank Clean Energy Czar http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/14/no-either-or-the-clean-energy-czar/
COMPANY NEWS
A123 Opens Largest Lithium Ion Auto Battery Plant in North America http://www.examiner.com/green-transportation-in-national/a123-systems-opens-largest-lithium-ion-automotive-battery-plant-north-america
Constellation Energy to Build 4.4 MW Solar Plant at Denver International Airport http://www.marketwatch.com/story/constellation-energy-to-add-44-mw-of-solar-power-at-denver-international-airport-2010-09-14?reflink=MW_news_stmp
Monday, September 13, 2010
September 13, 2010 News
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
White House Says No Thanks to Solar Panels http://ecocentric.blogs.time.com/2010/09/10/energy-the-white-house-says-no-thanks-to-solar-panels/
Some CO2 Emissions Permits Don’t Sell in Northeast Auction http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-09-10/some-carbon-dioxide-emissions-permits-don-t-sell-in-u-s-northeast-auction.html
ENERGY POLICY
Governor Freudenthal Says Wyoming Laws Limit Implementation of EPA Tailoring Rules http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/wyoming/article_7061e8a4-bd5c-11df-a201-001cc4c002e0.html
The US Power Sector is Changing, Even Without a Climate Bill http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS50377401020100913
COMPANY NEWS
Rocky Mountain Power Identifies 800 MW of Geothermal Resources in its Service Region http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2010/09/800-mw-of-geothermal-resources-identified
SAIC Selected to Help Build San Emidio Geothermal Project in Nevada http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/saic-awarded-22-million-contract-to-help-build-geothermal-power-plant-102763479.html
White House Says No Thanks to Solar Panels http://ecocentric.blogs.time.com/2010/09/10/energy-the-white-house-says-no-thanks-to-solar-panels/
Some CO2 Emissions Permits Don’t Sell in Northeast Auction http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-09-10/some-carbon-dioxide-emissions-permits-don-t-sell-in-u-s-northeast-auction.html
ENERGY POLICY
Governor Freudenthal Says Wyoming Laws Limit Implementation of EPA Tailoring Rules http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/wyoming/article_7061e8a4-bd5c-11df-a201-001cc4c002e0.html
The US Power Sector is Changing, Even Without a Climate Bill http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS50377401020100913
COMPANY NEWS
Rocky Mountain Power Identifies 800 MW of Geothermal Resources in its Service Region http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2010/09/800-mw-of-geothermal-resources-identified
SAIC Selected to Help Build San Emidio Geothermal Project in Nevada http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/saic-awarded-22-million-contract-to-help-build-geothermal-power-plant-102763479.html
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