Dairyland Power Coop Rebuilding Transmission Line
Posted on Nov 14, 2012 in Innovation/Efficiency, Project Development, Reliability, Technology | Comments Off on Dairyland Power Coop Rebuilding Transmission Line
In September, Dairyland Power Cooperative (Dairyland) began a $22.5 million project to rebuild the 65-year-old, 20-mile Q1 transmission line that provides power to La Crosse, Wisconsin, and its surrounding areas. The project includes the addition of steel poles and a new conductor and foundations. Dairyland officials said that when the project is completed, it will eliminate...
NRECA Recommends Amendments to the USDA Efficiency Plan
Posted on Oct 9, 2012 in Energy Savings Programs, Innovation/Efficiency, Legislative & Politics | Comments Off on NRECA Recommends Amendments to the USDA Efficiency Plan
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) has announced its support for the proposed Energy Efficiency and Conservation Loan Program, an Agriculture Department initiative that would fund electric coops to help rural residents with the upfront cost of energy-efficiency upgrades. However, the NRECA caveated this support with a recommendation that the program provide...
USDA Announces Continued Funding and Support for Rural Electric Systems
Posted on Oct 5, 2012 in Financing, Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency, Legislative & Politics, Project Development, Technology | Comments Off on USDA Announces Continued Funding and Support for Rural Electric Systems
In a speech before the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Under Secretary for Rural Development Dallas Tonsager announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will continue to make funding available for modernization and efficiency improvements, including smart grid technologies. This announcement follows USDA’s success in meeting its goal to finance $250...
PSC Examines Smart Grid and Smart Meter Opportunities
Posted on Oct 2, 2012 in Energy Savings Programs, Innovation/Efficiency, Technology | Comments Off on PSC Examines Smart Grid and Smart Meter Opportunities
The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) is examining Smart Grid technologies, to include smart meters and electric prices that are tied to the time of usage, through an administrative proceeding. All electric utilities in Kentucky have been named as parties to the proceeding. For more on this story, including the complete list of utilities, click here.
Missouri Coop Sued for Breach of Contract
Posted on Sep 25, 2012 in Innovation/Efficiency, Litigation, Project Development | Comments Off on Missouri Coop Sued for Breach of Contract
Atlantic Engineering Group, Inc. (AEG) filed a complaint this week in a Missouri district court against Ralls County Electric Cooperative (RCEC) for breach of a construction agreement related to the Ralls County Electric Fiber-to-the-Home Project. AEG is suing for the unpaid balance plus interest under the contract. Read the complaint here.
CFC Report Provides National Overview of Renewable Energy Projects
Posted on Sep 25, 2012 in Environmental, Financing, Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency | Comments Off on CFC Report Provides National Overview of Renewable Energy Projects
The National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) provided a report on the progress of various renewable energy projects at the National Renewables Cooperative Organization’s (NRCO) September meeting. John List, the CFC senior vice president of Member Services, discussed the funding behind current and future renewable energy projects. Mr. List reported that since...
Utility Coop Reaches Critical Supply Agreement
Posted on Sep 19, 2012 in Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency, Rates | Comments Off on Utility Coop Reaches Critical Supply Agreement
Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) and BP Exploration have reached a natural gas supply contract, which will allow GVEA to purchase up to 23 billion cubic feet (bcf) of natural gas per year. Since GVEA will likely not use more than 3.5 bcf of natural gas for local generation, the remaining gas will be available for other distribution purposes. The agreement represents an...
MPSC Orders Opt-Out Right for Smart Meters
Posted on Sep 13, 2012 in Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on MPSC Orders Opt-Out Right for Smart Meters
Due to cost concerns raised by customers, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has ordered certain investor-owned electric utilities to provide an opt-out option for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), based on cost-of-service principles, for their customers if the utility elects to implement AMI. The entire order, including the list of applicable electric utilities, can...
USDA Meets Goal for Smart Grid Funding
Posted on Sep 10, 2012 in Financing, Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency, Project Development, Technology | Comments Off on USDA Meets Goal for Smart Grid Funding
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has reached its $250 million goal to finance smart grid technologies. The Secretary also said that nine rural electric cooperatives and utilities in 10 states will receive loan guarantees to make improvements to generation and transmission facilities and implement smart grid technologies. Click here to...
New Mexico Coop Utilizes Unique Generation Facility
Posted on Sep 5, 2012 in Innovation/Efficiency, Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on New Mexico Coop Utilizes Unique Generation Facility
Lea County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Lea County) constructed a 47-MW, gas-fired generation facility that can tap into a nearby 27-MW wind farm, the first tie-in of its kind in the country. The setup will help Lea County meet New Mexico’s upcoming Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) while preserving reliable service. Click here for the full story.
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