Black Hills Energy Proposes New $100 Million Gas-Fired Unit
Posted on Mar 17, 2011 in Environmental, Project Development | Comments Off on Black Hills Energy Proposes New $100 Million Gas-Fired Unit
Black Hills Energy has asked Colorado regulators for permission to build an 88 MW natural gas-fired unit to replace the power from a coal plant the company plans to retire. The new unit would reportedly cost over $100 million. Click here to read an explanation of all the implications of the proposed gas-fired unit.
Ohio County Will Pay Coop to String Fiber-Optic Cable
Posted on Mar 14, 2011 in Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency, Project Development | Comments Off on Ohio County Will Pay Coop to String Fiber-Optic Cable
Delaware County, Ohio, is making a $655,000 investment in fiber-optic cable. The county has engaged Consolidated Electric Cooperative to string 288 strands of fiber-optic cable along Route 23. Half will be used by the county and the other half will be operated by the cooperative. The choice to invest in fiber-optics came after county officials were unprepared when asked about their...
Governor’s Support of Vermont Electric Cooperative’s Wind Project Leads to Protests
Posted on Feb 25, 2011 in Environmental, Land Use, Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Governor’s Support of Vermont Electric Cooperative’s Wind Project Leads to Protests
Peter Shumlin, Vermont’s new governor, announced his support for the $150 million wind project several weeks ago, but opponents continue to argue that the project’s benefits do not outweigh its environmental costs. On the other hand, supporters argue that the project will provide tax relief and clean power for 20,000 homes. See Bloomberg for more on this story.
Controversy Over Plans to Build Wind Turbines in Massachusetts
Posted on Feb 10, 2011 in Land Use, Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Controversy Over Plans to Build Wind Turbines in Massachusetts
The Cape and Vineyard Electric Cooperative plans to install two turbines in Brewster, but many residents object based on their concerns related to noise and property values. According to coop sources, only one person lives within 1,800 feet of the project site. For more on this story, see the Cape Cod Times article.
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.
Community Voices Support Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative’s Plan to Build a 50 MW Biomass Facility
Posted on Feb 1, 2011 in Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Community Voices Support Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative’s Plan to Build a 50 MW Biomass Facility
Officials and residents of South Boston, Virginia, see the proposed biomass facility as a natural fit given the plentiful supply of wood waste in the area and as a source of local jobs. See the Richmond Times-Dispatch for more.
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.
Atlanta Business Chronicle Reports on Cobb EMC Case and Opposition to Proposed Coal Plant in Sandersville, Georgia
Posted on Jan 21, 2011 in Legislative & Politics, Litigation, Project Development | Comments Off on 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
Posted on Jan 20, 2011 in Grid & Infrastructure, Project Development | Comments Off on 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.
Iowa Coop to Receive Nearly $5 Million From FEMA to Retrofit Lines
Posted on Jan 19, 2011 in Grid & Infrastructure, Project Development | Comments Off on Iowa Coop to Receive Nearly $5 Million From FEMA to Retrofit Lines
The Waverly Democrat reports that Butler County Rural Electric Cooperative will receive nearly $5 million from FEMA to retrofit distribution lines to mitigate damage from hard weather.
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