Proposed Regulatory Changes Spark Concerns for New Mexico Coop
Posted on Aug 14, 2014 in Land Use, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on Proposed Regulatory Changes Spark Concerns for New Mexico Coop
Jemez Mountain Electrical Coop is concerned about proposed changes to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) regulations. BIA states that the revised regulations would update and streamline the process of obtaining rights-of-way on Native American land, but Jemez Mountain believes the modified process will result in future utility-related costs. The Rio Grande Sun has the full...
Georgia Coop Takes Out Ad Against EPA Rule
Posted on Aug 14, 2014 in Environmental, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on Georgia Coop Takes Out Ad Against EPA Rule
Oglethorpe Power was among a group of power companies that took out a full-page advertisement in the Atlanta Journal Constitution in opposition to the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule curbing carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants. The ad ran on August 10 and outlines several concerns related to the rule, including its adverse impacts on reliability and...
Utility Officials Claim New EPA Rule May Cause Shutdown of Arkansas Power Plants
Posted on Aug 13, 2014 in Climate Change, Environmental, Legislative & Politics, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on Utility Officials Claim New EPA Rule May Cause Shutdown of Arkansas Power Plants
Utility officials from Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and Entergy Arkansas told an Arkansas legislative panel that the new EPA carbon emissions rule could cause the shutdown of at least two power plants in the state. After hearing the testimony of the officials, the House and Senate committees on insurance and commerce adopted a resolution expressing opposition to...
BNSF Railway to Increase Coal Shipments to Dairyland Facility
Posted on Aug 13, 2014 in Reliability | Comments Off on BNSF Railway to Increase Coal Shipments to Dairyland Facility
BNSF Railway has pledged to increase shipments of coal to the Genoa facility of Dairyland Power Cooperative. Dairyland is confident that the increased shipments will allow its Genoa facility to continue operating through the winter. The increase is due to pressure from the federal Surface Transportation Board. To read more, please click here.
With Support of Coop, Iowa Farmer Powers Irrigation with Solar Energy
Posted on Aug 11, 2014 in Energy Savings Programs, Rates, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on With Support of Coop, Iowa Farmer Powers Irrigation with Solar Energy
An Iowa farmer is powering his irrigation system with solar power generated by a twenty-two panel array on his property. Western Iowa Power Cooperative has entered a ten year net metering deal under which it will purchase any excess power generated by the array. Click here for more.
Mississippi Coop to Receive FEMA Funds for Severe Weather Cleanup
Posted on Aug 11, 2014 in Grid & Infrastructure, Reliability | Comments Off on Mississippi Coop to Receive FEMA Funds for Severe Weather Cleanup
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved over $2.43 million in Disaster Relief Fund grants to be distributed to the City of Tupelo and the East Mississippi Electric Power Association to fund debris removal and utility repairs necessitated by tornadoes and severe weather that hit northeast Mississippi in April. Click here for more.
Coop Solar Facility Completed June 30
Posted on Aug 8, 2014 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Coop Solar Facility Completed June 30
A solar facility consisting of 1,880 solar panels was completed this summer as a result of the joint efforts of Freeborn-Mower Cooperative Services, People’s Energy Cooperative and Tri-County Electric Cooperative. The facility is expected to produce about 682,000 kWh a year. Dairyland Power Cooperative has agreed to purchase all of the facility production. Please click here to...
Electric Coops Speak Out Against EPA’s Proposed Carbon Emissions Rule
Posted on Aug 6, 2014 in Environmental, Legislative & Politics, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on Electric Coops Speak Out Against EPA’s Proposed Carbon Emissions Rule
Representatives from dozens of electric cooperatives from around the country spoke at public hearings conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last week in Atlanta, Denver, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. The general consensus was that the proposed EPA carbon emissions regulations will result in adverse cost increases for electric cooperatives and their members. To...
Georgia Coop Enters Solar Deal
Posted on Aug 4, 2014 in Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Georgia Coop Enters Solar Deal
Georgia coop GreyStone Power Corporation has entered into a long-term power purchase arrangement with Green Power EMC to buy energy from a solar farm being developed by owner-operator Silicon Ranch. Click here for more information on the GreyStone transaction and here for more information on a similar deal between Jackson EMC and Green Power EMC.
NRECA-Backed Endangered Species Bill Passed by House
Posted on Aug 4, 2014 in Legislative & Politics | Comments Off on NRECA-Backed Endangered Species Bill Passed by House
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill entitled the 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act requiring more transparency in certain matters of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The bill would require, among other things, the public release of certain information, including the data used to determine the species listed under the ESA and information about ESA lawsuits. ...
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