Coal Makes a Comeback?
Posted on Jun 20, 2012 in Climate Change, Environmental, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Coal Makes a Comeback?
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) is predicting a slight rebound for coal’s share of U.S. baseload generation in 2013 due to projected higher natural gas costs and record coal stocks. In its July 12 energy forecast, the EIA calculated that electricity powered by coal will increase about 3 percent in 2013, compared to a projected 13 percent decrease predicted for 2012. This...
Financing Secured for Two Iowa Wind Projects
Posted on Jun 18, 2012 in Financing, Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Financing Secured for Two Iowa Wind Projects
With Rabobank and BayernLB providing credit facilities, the 36-MW Hawkeye and 50-MW Rippey wind farm projects continue to move forward. RPM Access, the developer, anticipates that the projects will be completed this fall. Central Iowa Power Cooperative has agreed to purchase energy from the facilities under long-term power purchase agreements. Read more here.
Energy Secretary Urged to Consult Coops Over Hydropower Reform
Posted on Jun 13, 2012 in Grid & Infrastructure, Legislative & Politics, Regulation & Policy, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Energy Secretary Urged to Consult Coops Over Hydropower Reform
Energy Secretary Steven Chu is being urged by 166 members of Congress to consult coops and utilities before reforming the four agencies that oversee the nation’s hydropower marketing: the Bonneville Power Administration, the Southeastern Power Administration, the Southwestern Power Administration and the Western Area Power Administration. The proposed reforms largely target the...
Kentucky Coop Seeks Proposals for Alternative Energy Sources
Posted on Jun 11, 2012 in Climate Change, Environmental, Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Kentucky Coop Seeks Proposals for Alternative Energy Sources
East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) is seeking proposals for electric-generating resources to replace power plants that could be shut down when the federal Mercury and Air Toxics Standards take effect in 2015. As a result of the new regulations, EKPC is facing the possibility of replacing some large coal-fueled units. Proposals are due by Aug. 30, 2012, and EKPC expects agreements...
Proposed San Diego Coop to Offer Green Energy Alternative
Posted on Jun 11, 2012 in Climate Change, Regulation & Policy, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Proposed San Diego Coop to Offer Green Energy Alternative
The San Diego Energy District Foundation (SDED) hopes to create a local coop in which current customers of San Diego Gas & Electric would be given a choice to purchase local green power from a non-profit Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) plan. The SDED is discussing a proposed CCA plan with officials in San Diego County and the cities of Solana Beach and Santee. Click here for...
Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation Included in Solar Power Survey
Posted on Jun 6, 2012 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation Included in Solar Power Survey
Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation (Blue Ridge Mountain) of Young Harris, Georgia, ranked second in the Solar Electric Power Association’s (SEPA) Utility Solar Rankings for 2011. SEPA included more than 240 utilities in this survey of solar growth. For more information, click here.
Grand Canyon State Electric Coop Association CEO Testifies on Federal Policies
Posted on Jun 5, 2012 in Environmental, Legislative & Politics, Regulation & Policy, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Grand Canyon State Electric Coop Association CEO Testifies on Federal Policies
Tom Jones, CEO of Arizona’s Grand Canyon State Electric Coop Association (GCSECA), warned that proposed regulations may significantly increase energy prices for coops in the region when he recently addressed the Committee on House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed federal regulations governing the disposal of...
Colorado Hydroelectric Project Breaks Ground
Posted on May 31, 2012 in Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Colorado Hydroelectric Project Breaks Ground
Construction of a $22 million hydroelectric project located in Montrose, Colorado, began last week. The project is expected to generate roughly 7.5 MWh of energy and be completed by July 2013. Learn more here.
Idaho Coop Constructs Landfill-to-Gas Generator
Posted on May 31, 2012 in Land Use, Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Idaho Coop Constructs Landfill-to-Gas Generator
Kootenai Electric Cooperative teamed up with Kootenai County to develop a landfill-to-methane gas generation facility at the Fighting Creek Landfill. The coop leases the land for the facility and purchases the methane gas produced there from the county. The coop then uses the gas to produce electricity and power local homes. The Kootenai coop funded the $6.5 million plant with Clean...
Georgia Coop Shines in Solar Rankings
Posted on May 29, 2012 in Climate Change, Environmental, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Georgia Coop Shines in Solar Rankings
Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation placed second in the nation in the category of annual solar watts delivered per customer. These rankings are compiled by the trade group Solar Electric Power Association. Solar power did well in 2011, compared to 2010, and new solar capacity jumped 120 percent as utilities interconnected more than 62,500 photovoltaic systems. Read...
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