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Environmental 2005 P9
UtilitiUtilities, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service improving bird protection measures es, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service improving bird protection measures
A new joint effort by the electric utility industry and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will help to further protect raptors and migratory birds from power line collisions and electrocutions.
U.S. Greenhouse Gas 2003 Inventory submitted to U.N.
The major finding in this year's report is that overall emissions increased by 0.6 percent from 2002 to 2003, though emission levels in 2003 still remained below 2000 emission levels. This increase was due primarily to moderate economic growth in 2003, which increased demand for electricity and fossil fuels.
Eco-green coal: Green Energy Resources pioneers new clean coal energy
Green Energy Resources revolutionizing the energy industry, will offer the utility power industry an environmentally preferred "eco coal." Eco coal is a premixed wood biomass with coal of 5%-10% mixture that can be transported by rail or ship anywhere in the world.
Constellation Energy contributes $300,000 to Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
Constellation Energy announced it is contributing $300,000 to the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay for the purchase of 30,000 trees, which will be planted along 6.2 miles of streams throughout the service territory of its subsidiary, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE).
Superconductor's voltage regulation system tapped by Ontario wind farm in zero-emission energy effort
American Superconductor Corporation, a leading electricity solutions company, announced an order for one of its D-VAR® voltage regulation systems to provide centralized control of the voltage for a zero-emission wind farm in Canada.
Southern Company, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation continuing to make progress with conservation programs
Southern Company, one of the nation's largest energy producers, and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced that seven additional grants under its Power of Flight and Longleaf Legacy partnership programs have been awarded to conservation organizations and natural resource agencies.
U.S. Air Force, Johnson & Johnson top EPA Green Power List
The top 25 green power purchasers are buying enough energy to run more than 150,000 homes a year, according to EPA. The top-25 list includes a diverse set of companies and organizations that have voluntarily bought the most renewable energy and are part of EPA's Green Power Partnership. Together, the top 25 are purchasing more than 1.6 million MWh (megawatt hours) of green power annually.
NREL highlights leading utility green power programs
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) released its annual ranking of leading utility green power programs. Under these voluntary programs, consumers can choose to help support additional electricity production from renewable resources such as solar and wind. Nearly 600 utilities in 34 states now offer these programs.
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company recognized for efforts to protect and enhance forestry
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE), a subsidiary of Constellation Energy, announced it has been honored with a Tree Line USA award by the National Arbor Day Foundation for its work in preserving and replenishing the supply of trees across its Central Maryland service territory. The award was presented during the Trees and Utilities Conference in Omaha, Nebraska.
Entergy extends application deadline for environmental grants
Entergy Corporation is still accepting applications for the company's sixth annual Environmental Stewardship Grant program. The program, which awarded a total of $150,000 in 2004, provides support to community-based projects that protect, enhance or preserve the environment. Grants are available up to $25,000, but typically range between $5,000 and $10,000. The application deadline is May 31, 2005.
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