Kansas Officials Working on Disaster Fund That Would Benefit Coops
Posted on Feb 13, 2012 in Environmental, Grid & Infrastructure, Legislative & Politics, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on Kansas Officials Working on Disaster Fund That Would Benefit Coops
Kansas lawmakers are working with the state’s governor to establish a fund to cover the state’s share of expenses from federally declared disasters, after millions owed to electric coops from storms in 2011 went unpaid. Kansas governor Sam Brownback wants to use $12 million from tax collections each year to establish a rainy day fund to avoid the situation the state faced in 2011 when...
Missouri Coop Becomes CFC’s Latest 100 Percent Borrower
Posted on Feb 13, 2012 in Corporate Governance, Financing, Rates | Comments Off on Missouri Coop Becomes CFC’s Latest 100 Percent Borrower
The National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) has closed a $133 million transaction for Missouri-based White River Valley Electric Cooperative (WRVEC). As a result of the deal, WRVEC has become CFC’s latest 100 percent borrower. WRVEC’s board of directors reportedly backed the move because it will result in significant savings to the coop and will ensure flexible...
Deer Creek Station to be Turned Over to Coop for Commissioning
Posted on Feb 10, 2012 in Project Development | Comments Off on Deer Creek Station to be Turned Over to Coop for Commissioning
Boldt Construction is nearly complete with its construction work on Basin Electric Power Cooperative’s 300-MW natural gas combined-cycle generation facility near Elkton, South Dakota. Boldt plans to turn the facility over to Basin Electric for commissioning within the next couple of weeks, and the facility is scheduled to be online in June 2012. The Brookings Register has been...
Oglethorpe Praises NRC Approval of License for New Nuclear Units
Posted on Feb 10, 2012 in Permitting, Project Development, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on Oglethorpe Praises NRC Approval of License for New Nuclear Units
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission voted 4-1 on February 9 to approve plans for two new nuclear units at the Alvin W. Vogtle Nuclear Plant. Oglethorpe Power Corporation, a 30 percent owner of the new units, along with the other co-owners of new units are now looking forward to 2016 and 2017 when the units are scheduled to come online. Electric Co-op Today has the full story.
Alaska Coop Seeks Preliminary Permit to Study Hydroelectricity
Posted on Feb 9, 2012 in Land Use, Permitting, Project Development | Comments Off on Alaska Coop Seeks Preliminary Permit to Study Hydroelectricity
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requesting a preliminary permit to study the feasibility of a hydroelectric project located near the town of Old Harbor, Kodiac Island Borough, Alaska. The preliminary permit does not authorize any land-disturbing activities, but if granted, the permit holder will have...
Coop Agrees to Purchase Power from Lumber Mill Biomass Plant
Posted on Feb 9, 2012 in Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Coop Agrees to Purchase Power from Lumber Mill Biomass Plant
Flathead Electric Cooperative will purchase up to 2.5 MW from a a Montana timber mill generator powered by biomass energy. The 20-year agreement will begin in 2013 and should have a minimal impact on the coop members’ rates. The project will put biomass energy to good use and help manage forest health while creating jobs. Hungry Horse News has the details.
Arkansas PSC to Review Arkansas Plant’s Environmental Controls Plan
Posted on Feb 9, 2012 in Environmental, Permitting | Comments Off on Arkansas PSC to Review Arkansas Plant’s Environmental Controls Plan
Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) requested the Arkansas Public Service Commission review the company’s environmental control installation plans for the Flint Creek Power Plant. SWEPCO and Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation each own 50 percent of the 528-MW coal-fired generation plant. The proposed controls would limit the amount of hazardous air pollutants emitted...
Tenth Circuit Says Customer Is “Stuck Between a Rock and a Pile of Sewage”: Tying Suit Against City Moves Forward After U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Appeal
Posted on Feb 7, 2012 in Land Use, Legislative & Politics, Litigation, Permitting, Project Development | Comments Off on Tenth Circuit Says Customer Is “Stuck Between a Rock and a Pile of Sewage”: Tying Suit Against City Moves Forward After U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Appeal
Unlawful tying arrangements are a frequent point of contention between electric cooperatives and municipalities. On January 17, 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court let stand a decision that permits an unlawful tying/monopolization claim to go forward against the City of Newkirk, Oklahoma. Click here for more.
Endangered Houston Toad Impedes Bastrop Fire Clean-up
Posted on Feb 7, 2012 in Environmental, Permitting, Reliability | Comments Off on Endangered Houston Toad Impedes Bastrop Fire Clean-up
The process of collecting debris and connecting electrical service to customers in the Bastrop County burn area has slowed because the unseasonably warm weather and recent rain have increased the activity of the endangered Houston toad. Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative must seek approval from federal officials before proceeding on work at most job sites around the county so the natural...
Alaskan Healy Clean Coal Project Approved
Posted on Feb 7, 2012 in Environmental, Permitting, Project Development, Rates | Comments Off on Alaskan Healy Clean Coal Project Approved
Alaska’s Department of Environmental Conservation renewed a key air quality permit to restart a mothballed 50-MW coal power plant in interior Alaska. Environmental groups that oppose restarting the plant are expected to file appeals before the permit is finalized. The plant, owned by Golden Valley Electric Association, an electric coop, may reduce rates to interior Alaska customers...
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