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Environmental 2004 P2
Involving executives in vegetation management decisions
Most electric utilities and membership cooperatives have departments dedicated to handling line clearance responsibilities, but it became clear after the August 2003 blackout that executives and upper managers need to take the lead in seeing that vegetation management budgets are adequately funded.
American Superconductor receives order for two D-VAR® voltage regulation systems for Saskatchewan wind farm
American Superconductor Corporation, an electricity solutions company, announced an order for two D-VAR voltage regulation systems and ancillary equipment for use in a 150-megawatt (MW) Rushlake Creek wind farm in Saskatchewan, Canada. When completed in December 2005, the project is expected to generate enough zero emission energy to meet the electrical needs of approximately 64,000 homes.
ENERGY STAR helps heat homes more efficiently
With ENERGY STAR, homeowners can save up to 20 percent on annual energy costs by making energy-efficient improvements to their heating and cooling systems. As temperatures drop this fall, EPA is encouraging Americans to save energy, reduce utility bills and protect the environment by increasing the energy efficiency of their home heating systems.
Constellation Energy donates $20,000 to area environmental projects
Constellation Energy announced donations totaling $20,000 to two environmental organizations - the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) and the Trust for Public Land (TPL). Each will receive $10,000 in support of their efforts to improve the environment and enhance community education.
Consumers Energy announces major emissions reduction at its Dan E. Karn electric generating plant
Consumers Energy announced it has reduced emissions of nitrogen oxides at Units 1 and 2 of its Dan E. Karn electric generating plant by 83 percent during the 2004 ozone season.
GE Energy reports more than $1.3 billion in orders and commitments for new U.S. wind projects
GE Energy announced that it has secured contracts to supply more than 750 megawatts of wind turbines for new 2004-2005 projects in the U.S., and has received commitments for another 750 megawatts. In total, the orders and commitments are valued at more than US$1.3 billion.
FPL Energy announces plans for new wind farm in Texas
FPL Energy, LLC, a subsidiary of FPL Group, announced it will build, own and operate a new wind farm in Texas, the Callahan Divide Wind Energy Center, to be located in Taylor County, Texas.
TransAlta's Summerview wind farm begins commercial operation
TransAlta Corporation announced their 68-megawatt (MW) $100 million Summerview wind farm has begun commercial operation. Summerview is operated by Vision Quest Windelectric.
Green Mountain Power joins Chicago Climate Exchange
Green Mountain Power announced it has signed a commitment letter to become a member of the Chicago Climate Exchange® (CCX), a voluntary, legally binding multi-sector market for reducing and trading greenhouse gas emissions. Green Mountain Power is the first electric utility in the northeast to join the CCX.
Wind energy tax incentive wins extension to end of 2005
The Wind Energy Production Tax Credit (PTC) -- a critical factor in financing new wind power installations -- will be reinstated through 2005 as part of a major tax package extending a number of individual and business tax provisions.
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