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Environmental 2005 P13
U.S. wind industry continues expansion of clean, domestic energy source
The U.S. wind energy industry turned in a solid performance in 2004, adding 389 megawatts (MW) of new generating equipment to the nationwide fleet, or enough to serve more than 100,000 average homes, according to the Washington, D.C.-based American Wind Energy Association (AWEA).
FERC proposes rule for wind power interconnection
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission today proposed regulations that would remove barriers to wind-generated electricity while helping to ensure continued reliability of the national power grid.
Alliant Energy issues bid request to add up to 100 megawatts of wind generation in 2005
Alliant Energy Corporation announced plans to add up to 100 megawatts (MW) of wind generation to its renewable resource portfolio by the end of 2005, bringing the company's total wind energy portfolio to 546 MW and its total renewable capacity to nearly 660 MW.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company is first investor-owned utility to certify and publicly report greenhouse gas emissions
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has successfully certified its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory with the California Climate Action Registry (Registry), becoming the first investor-owned utility to earn the distinction of Climate Action Leader™. PG&E is a charter member of the Registry and is now publicly and voluntarily reporting its GHG emissions from generation, transmission and distribution of gas and electricity in California under this rigorous registry program.
Economic benefits of energy efficiency programs would result in direct savings to Ohio's utility customers
If Ohio's major natural gas and electric utility companies implement energy efficiency programs, residential consumers could save a total of approximately $1.2 billion on their energy bills through decreased consumption by the year 2010, according to a recent study conducted by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).
Technology aims to capture more mercury from power plant exhaust
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Texas Genco LP, and URS Corporation have completed initial testing of a novel, low-cost technology aimed at reducing mercury emissions from coal-fired power generators equipped with an electrostatic precipitator and wet scrubber for particulate and SO2 reduction.
AES to acquire a top wind company
The AES Corporation announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire SeaWest Holdings Inc., a move which will make AES one of the top developers and operators of wind farms in the U.S. AES will purchase SeaWest for approximately $60 million in cash. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2005, subject to regulatory approvals.
Growing costs of nuclear power makes renewable energy more attractive
The importance of electric energy in modern times goes without saying, but sometimes without notice as well with electronic appliances and components pervading our everyday lives. Companies in this industry obviously present good long-term investment opportunities. Companies in the traditional electricity generation market do face certain surmounting obstacles to continuing success though.
ENERGY STAR power adapters could dramatically reduce America's electric bill
If the approximately 1.5 billion power adapters that connect our cell phones, digital cameras, answering machines, camcorders and countless other gadgets to wall outlets used less power, Americans could save billions of dollars on their electric bills and protect the environment, EPA says.
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