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December 24, 2008
FERC Approves First Hydrokinetic Device for Hydroelectric Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved the first installation of a hydrokinetic device at an existing FERC-licensed hydroelectric ... more
December 24, 2008
NERC's Revised Cyber Security Standards Under Review
As part of its efforts to better address cyber security and critical infrastructure protection, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation ... more
December 24, 2008
EPSA: Competitive Electricity Suppliers Are Critical for Green Economy, Climate Goals
John E. Shelk, president and CEO of the Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA), reaffirmed that competitive electricity suppliers are critical ... more
December 22, 2008
ASTM Int'l to Develop Natural Ester Work Standard - ASTM WK21616
ASTM International Committee D27 on Electrical Insulating Liquids and Gases is developing ASTM WK21616 - Test Method for Oxidation Induction ... more
December 19, 2008
EC Welcomes Creation of New Electricity Organization, ENTSO-E
The 42 European transmission system operators (TSOs) responsible for running the highest voltage interconnected electricity grid in the European ... more
December 8, 2008
STMicroelectronics Chips to Meter Utility Consumption in 1M Chinese Households
Power-line transceivers from STMicroelectronics (ST) will be deployed in an automatic meter reading (AMR) project in China. ... more
December 8, 2008
Capgemini Launches 10th Edition of Euro Energy Markets Observatory (EEMO) Report
According to Capgemini's European Energy Markets Observatory (EEMO) report, a €1 trillion infrastructure investment is required to build the ... more
December 5, 2008
Frost: Demand for Power Offers Lucrative Investment Opportunities in Ethiopia
Rising demand for power in Ethiopia has led to substantial and lucrative investment opportunities for both international and local power companies, ... more
November 28, 2008
EC Opens German Electricity Market to Competition
On Nov. 26, the European Commission (EC) closed its antitrust case against Germany's E.ON AG, one of the world's leading energy companies, when ... more
November 26, 2008
Frost: Opportunities Exist for Independent Power Companies in Cameroon
Cameroon is a country endowed with vast potential in hydropower that can play a significant role in uplifting the region's electricity industry. ... more
November 25, 2008
OSHA Reopens Record on Proposed Rule on Electric Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution
The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reopened the record on a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) ... more
November 25, 2008
Frost: North, Southeast Asia Warms to Building Integrated Photovoltaic Systems
There is an urgent need to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in North and Southeast Asia, with the adverse effects of global warming becoming ... more
November 24, 2008
NERC: Climate Policy Critical to Grid Reliability
Widespread efforts aimed at reducing carbon emissions and increasing the use of renewable fuels for the generation of electricity will fundamentally ... more
November 24, 2008
EPRI to Evaluate Adding Solar Thermal Energy to Fossil Power Plants
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) announced that it will lead two projects to help electric power companies add solar energy to fossil-fueled ... more
November 14, 2008
EC Proposes New Cogeneration Guidelines
As part of its comprehensive Nov. 13 energy security package, the European Commission (EC) adopted detailed cogeneration guidelines that clarify ... more
November 11, 2008
FERC Approves Incentives for Pepco Mid-Atlantic Grid Expansion
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved a series of rate incentives for Pepco Holdings Inc.'s proposed 230-mile Mid-Atlantic ... more
November 5, 2008
Enbridge, FuelCell Energy Open World's First Direct Fuel Cell-Energy Recovery Generation Power Plant
Enbridge, Enbridge Gas Distribution and FuelCell Energy opened the world's first direct fuel cell-energy recovery generation power plant in Toronto. ... more
October 29, 2008
NERC: 10-Year Reliability Outlook Highlights Environmental Initiatives, Transmission Infrastructure
The impact of environmental initiatives and the need for transmission infrastructure are among the most important issues facing electric reliability ... more
October 29, 2008
EPSA Comments on NERC 2008 Long Term Reliability Assessment
John E. Shelk, president and CEO of the Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA), commented on the North American Electric Reliability Corporation's ... more
October 22, 2008
EPSA Welcomes FERC Final Rule on Organized Wholesale Electricity Markets
The Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA) welcomed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC's) final rule on organized wholesale electricity ... more
October 8, 2008
USGS Estimates Substantial Potential Power Generation from Domestic Geothermal Resources
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released its first national geothermal resource estimate assessment in more than 30 years. ... more
September 30, 2008
EPRI Wins Two DOE Grants for Water Power R&D
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) announced the receipt of two grants from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) totaling $1.7 million ... more
September 30, 2008
DOE Selects Projects for Up to $7.3M for R&D Clean Technology Water Power Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the selection of 14 research teams for negotiation of a $7.3 million award (cost-shared value of ... more
September 19, 2008
EPSA: Initial Report from FERC/NARUC on Competitive Procurement a Commendable Start, Action Should Follow
The Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA) called on policymakers to implement the practices highlighted in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ... more
August 29, 2008
IEEE to Develop Thyristor-Controlled Series Capacitor Installation Standard - IEEE P1534; Revises Power Standards
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) will begin developing IEEE P1534 - Recommended Practice for Specifying Thyristor-Controlled ... more
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