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E2America Unveils its Smart Grid System Designed Specifically for Cooperatives and Their Commercial Customers

E2America is presenting its patented smart grid technology system at the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives’ New and Emerging Technologies Conference this week in New Orleans.  The customizable systems are designed to reduce peak demand by managing commercial customers’ HVAC equipment.  A number of North Carolina cooperatives have plans to install the systems to meet their energy...

Socorro Electric Cooperative in Technical Default on RUS Loans

Socorro Electric Cooperative failed to meet its profit levels for the second year in a row. To avoid default on its $52 million in federal loans, the New Mexico cooperative plans to raise rates and implement other cost-saving measures. Socorro Electric is seeking an average rate increase of 6.95 percent. The El Defensor Chieftain is following this story.

Georgia Supreme Court to Hear Cobb EMC Appeal

The Marietta Daily Journal has an article on Cobb EMC’s appeal to the Georgia Supreme Court regarding Cobb EMC’s proxy-voting amendment to its bylaws, and whether that amendment violated the December 2008 settlement agreement.  The Georgia Court of Appeals had ruled that the amendment violated Cobb EMC’s settlement with disgruntled coop members.

Southern Company and Ted Turner Team Up to Provide Solar Energy to Electric Cooperatives

EnergyCentral has a report on the 30-MW Cimarron Solar Facility, the product of a partnership between Southern Company and Ted Turner, which is located in New Mexico. The facility will supply power to the Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association’s member cooperatives.

Callaway Electric Cooperative Passes Resolution in Support of Second Nuclear Reactor

Callaway’s resolution is in support of a state bill for a second nuclear reactor at the Callaway nuclear plant.  The Fulton Sun (Missouri) has the details.

Susquehanna Nuclear Plant Shuts Down Unit 1

In a press release, PPL Corporation reports that its Susquehanna nuclear plant in Pennsylvania, which is partly owned by the Allegheny Electric Cooperative, safely shut down Unit 1 this past Tuesday.

Pedernales Bylaw Change Threatens to Disqualify Board Member From Serving

The Statesman reports on the fall-out from a recent bylaw change by Pedernales Electric Cooperative.  The new bylaw prevents directors from serving on the board if they have worked for a wholesale power company within the past three years.

Atlanta Business Chronicle Reports on Cobb EMC Case and Opposition to Proposed Coal Plant in Sandersville, Georgia

The Atlanta Business Chronicle has an article on how critics are using Cobb EMC’s recent legal issues to raise questions about Plant Washington – a proposed 850-MW coal plant near Sandersville, Georgia.

Seminole Electric Cooperative Awards $35 Million Contract to Emcor to Maintain Generating Station

Under a $35 million contract awarded by Seminole Electric Cooperative, Emcor will provide year-round maintenance and other services at the generating facility near Palatka, Florida.  The facility runs two 650-MW coal-fired boilers.  Bloomberg has the details.

East Kentucky Power Cooperative Gets $43 Million Rate Increase

Kentucky’s Public Service Commission has agreed to a $43 million rate increase for East Kentucky Power Cooperative.  CNHI News Service notes that East Kentucky recently settled a lawsuit with environmental groups, in which it agreed to drop plans for a new coal-fired plant at its Winchester facilities.

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