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Industry News 2005 P17
Energy bill improves market access for wind power
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 signed by President Bush contains a number of important provisions for the wind energy industry, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) said. In addition to the extension of the production tax credit (PTC) through 2007 the Act requires that utility system reliability rules to be developed for the nation be non-discriminatory, and provides incentives to encourage construction of new and upgraded transmission lines.
Energy bill provides for enhanced security at commercial nuclear facilities
The energy bill signed by President Bush contains provisions long sought by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to enhance security at nuclear power plants and other facilities, including authorization for licensee security guards to use more powerful weaponry and more extensive background checks for personnel with access to nuclear materials or safeguards information.
Energy Bill provisions represent most significant changes in energy law in 70 years, Chairman says
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Joseph T. Kelliher congratulated President Bush for realizing one of his top policy objectives by signing into law the Energy Policy Act of 2005. He noted that the energy bill's provisions involve the most significant changes in the Commission's responsibilities in 70 years.
ARMA International celebrates 50th anniversary at annual conference
ARMA International, a not-for-profit association and the leading resource on managing records and information, presents its 50th Annual Conference and Expo in Chicago, September 18-21, 2005. The focus will be on the business of managing information as a strategic corporate asset.
Report Identifies How Energy Policy Act will Reshape Energy Landscape
Consultants' report discusses effects on mergers, facility siting, nuclear power, clean coal, transmission and more.
Smart grid: fewer blackouts, more greenbacks for the Northwest
The "smart grid" uses computing technology to dramatically improve reliability, keep electric bills in check, make power use more efficient, and brings new renewable power on line more rapidly, says Powering Up the Smart Grid: A Northwest Initiative for Job Creation, Energy Security and Clean, Affordable Electricity.
NRC proposes further strengthening drug-testing and worker fatigue provisions for nuclear workers
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing improvements to the agency's fitness-for-duty requirements for workers who have unescorted access to a nuclear power plant's protected areas.
Commission orders TVA to interconnect power system with East Kentucky Co-Op
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ordered the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to interconnect its power system with East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) and to provide EKPC with coordination services necessary to deliver energy to Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corp. in Bowling Green, KY.
Announcement of standards actions
The SAC is requesting nominations for additional experts to join the Provide Missing Measures and Compliance Elements in Existing Standards Standard Drafting Team. These additional experts are needed to supplement the Compliance and Certification Committee who originated the SAR and will continue to work on the elements of the existing standards that are missing key compliance and measurement information.
NERC applauds Congress for passing reliability legislation
The North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) applauds Congress for passing H.R. 6, The Energy Policy Act of 2005. H.R. 6 includes language that would create an electric reliability organization (ERO) with the ability to develop and enforce mandatory reliability standards in North America.
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