Basin Electric Power Cooperative’s 162 MW Wind Farm is the Largest in South Dakota
Posted on Feb 2, 2011 in Environmental, Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Basin Electric Power Cooperative’s 162 MW Wind Farm is the Largest in South Dakota
The Daily Republic reports that once all 100 turbines are operational, Basin Electric will exceed its goal of generating at least 10 percent of its power from renewable sources. Construction of the $363 million dollar PraireWinds SD 1 project began last year and all turbines should be online by the middle of February.
Southern Company and Ted Turner Team Up to Provide Solar Energy to Electric Cooperatives
Posted on Jan 25, 2011 in Environmental, Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency, Project Development, Technology | Comments Off on 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
Posted on Jan 25, 2011 in Climate Change, Environmental, Grid & Infrastructure, Technology | Comments Off on 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.
Pedernales “Divided” on Going Green
Posted on Jan 18, 2011 in Energy Savings Programs, Environmental, Rates, Regulation & Policy, Technology | Comments Off on Pedernales “Divided” on Going Green
The Statesman reports on a conflict among members of Pedernales Electric Cooperative over efforts to make the cooperative more environmentally friendly.
Hawaii Coop Buys 1.5-MW Battery Storage System
Posted on Jan 13, 2011 in Energy Savings Programs, Environmental, Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency, Project Development, Technology | Comments Off on Hawaii Coop Buys 1.5-MW Battery Storage System
Business Wire has details on a contract between Kaua’i Island Utility Cooperative and Xtreme Power Inc. to purchase a 1.5-MW utility-scale battery storage system. The system will support a 3-MW solar project.
Texas Cooperative Involved in 1.67-MW Wind Turbine Project
Posted on Jan 12, 2011 in Environmental, Innovation/Efficiency, Project Development, Renewable Energy, Technology | Comments Off on Texas Cooperative Involved in 1.67-MW Wind Turbine Project
South Plains Electric Cooperative will receive new energy from a 1.67-MW turbine project in Texas. The turbine was recently completed by Spain’s Alstom Power. Additional details are here.
Washington State’s 2020 Mandate for Alternative Energy in Question
Posted on Dec 28, 2010 in Environmental, Renewable Energy, Technology | Comments Off on Washington State’s 2020 Mandate for Alternative Energy in Question
Crosscut (Seattle) reports on the difficulties in meeting Washington State’s mandate that 15 percent of its electricity come from alternative sources by 2020. Among other industry groups, Washington Rural Electric Cooperative Association had originally opposed the mandate.
Wind Turbines, Electric Cooperatives, and the South Dakota Prairie
Posted on Dec 25, 2010 in Environmental, Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Wind Turbines, Electric Cooperatives, and the South Dakota Prairie
Workers are getting closer to completing a 108-turbine wind farm just southwest of Wessington Springs, South Dakota. Rapid City Journal has the details of how these turbines are becoming part of the landscape.
Cape & Vineyard Electric Cooperative Seeks to End Regional Commission Oversight Over Wind Turbines
Posted on Dec 20, 2010 in Environmental, Legislative & Politics, Permitting, Project Development | Comments Off on Cape & Vineyard Electric Cooperative Seeks to End Regional Commission Oversight Over Wind Turbines
The Cape Cod Times reports that the Cape & Vineyard Electric Cooperative (formed in 2007) is seeking to end a regional commission’s jurisdiction over wind turbines. The coop has yet build a single turbine amid concerns over the region’s historic character.
Iowa Nuclear Power Plant Gets 20 More Years
Posted on Dec 17, 2010 in Environmental, Permitting, Project Development | Comments Off on Iowa Nuclear Power Plant Gets 20 More Years
The Des Moines Register reports that Iowa’s only nuclear power plant received a 20-year extension in its operating license. Two Iowa cooperatives, Central Iowa Power Cooperative and Corn Belt Power Cooperative, have ownership interests in the plant. The majority owner is NextEra Energy Resources.
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