Arizona Corporate Commission Approves New Waste-to-Energy Plant
Posted on Jul 18, 2011 in Environmental, Innovation/Efficiency, Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Arizona Corporate Commission Approves New Waste-to-Energy Plant
Last week, the Arizona Corporate Commission approved an application filed in November 2010 by Mohave Electric Cooperative for a waste-to-energy plant as a pilot program. MEC, which distributes electricity to nearly 40,000 customers, plans to build the plant in the Phoenix area. The plant could generate about 11 megawatts of electricity, supplying roughly 2,700 homes with electricity....
Hawaii Coop to Discuss Hydropower Development
Posted on Jul 12, 2011 in Innovation/Efficiency, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Hawaii Coop to Discuss Hydropower Development
The Kauai Island Utility Cooperative is exploring the development of new hydropower projects on Kauai. The coop board has hired a consultant to aid in this decision, given the environmental concerns. The coop is currently working with outside counsel to review the petition to have a meeting on the matter.
Wind Farm to Sell Portion of Energy to Coop Consortium
Posted on Jun 29, 2011 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Wind Farm to Sell Portion of Energy to Coop Consortium
E.On Climate & Renewables, the developer of the Pioneer Trail Wind Farm near Paxton, Illinois, has agreed to sell up to 40 megawatts of energy produced by the wind farm to a consortium of 21 electric-distribution cooperatives in Illinois. The News-Gazette has more details.
New Wind Farm Dedicated in South Dakota
Posted on Jun 23, 2011 in Climate Change, Environmental, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on New Wind Farm Dedicated in South Dakota
A dedication ceremony was held today for the Crow Lake Wind Project, built and owned by PrairieWinds, which is a subsidiary of North Dakota-based Basin Electric Power Cooperative. The wind farm has been operational since last February and nearly all of the 108 wind turbines are owned and operated by PrairieWinds. The Republic has the full story.
North Dakota Senator Introduces Energy Plan that Contains Incentives for Coops that Use Clean Energy
Posted on Jun 17, 2011 in Energy Savings Programs, Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency, Legislative & Politics, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on North Dakota Senator Introduces Energy Plan that Contains Incentives for Coops that Use Clean Energy
Senator Kent Conrad recently introduced the “Fueling U.S. Energy Leadership Act” or FUEL Act as a broad plan to address energy independence and to provide a means to improve the economy. Among other things, the Fuel Act contains incentives for rural electric coops that make use of various clean energy technologies. See Senator Conrad’s press release for more.
Wildlife and Health Concerns Continue for Vermont Wind Project
Posted on Jun 16, 2011 in Permitting, Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Wildlife and Health Concerns Continue for Vermont Wind Project
Co-developers of the Lowell Mountain wind-power project, Green Mountain Power Corp. and Vermont Electric Cooperative, face a continued backlash regarding the project’s possible impact on wildlife habitat and human health. The developers want to create new wildlife habitats before the project begins operations, but opponents say such habitats must be in place before the start of...
Renewable Energy Rebates Lowered in Arizona
Posted on Jun 16, 2011 in Energy Savings Programs, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Renewable Energy Rebates Lowered in Arizona
In May, the Arizona Corporation Commission approved Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative’s (SSVEC) 2011 renewable energy program. The plan will lower rebates available for residential renewable energy installations due to lower costs associated with the units and their installation. SSVEC hopes the reduced incentives will provide SSVEC staff time to catch up on a backlog of...
Report Shows Significant Coop Investment in Solar Power
Posted on Jun 15, 2011 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Report Shows Significant Coop Investment in Solar Power
A new report by the Solar Electric Power Association shows that coops are making impressive investments in solar energy in the United States. In the aggregate, coops increased their solar capacities by almost 690% in 2010. Electric Co-op Today has more details, and a link to the full report is here.
Regulators Approve Green Mountain Power’s Vermont Wind Project
Posted on Jun 1, 2011 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Regulators Approve Green Mountain Power’s Vermont Wind Project
The Vermont Public Service Board approved Green Mountain Power’s proposed 63-megawatt wind facility in Lowell, Vermont. The project, which will be comprised of 21 turbines, is a joint project between Green Mountain Power and Vermont Electric Cooperative. Read more about the project here.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission to Consider Wind Power Dispute
Posted on May 26, 2011 in Litigation, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Idaho Public Utilities Commission to Consider Wind Power Dispute
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission announced it will hear oral arguments between Boise-based Exergy Development Group, the developer of four proposed Cassia County wind projects, and Rocky Mountain Power on June 9. Exergy filed a complaint against Rocky Mountain, arguing that its planned wind projects near Malta should receive a higher rate from Rocky Mountain. Rocky Mountain...
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