China Company Orders ACCC Conductor for Electrical Grid
Far East Composite Technology Company has ordered 235 kilometers (146 miles) of ACCC conductor for China's electrical grid. ...
Pacificorp Granted Easement to Connect New Substation
Unico, Inc., a natural resource company in the precious metals mining sector, has entered into an agreement to grant PacifiCorp an easement for a right of way to establish a connection between the existing substation adjacent to the Deer Trail Mine property and the new substation that will supply power to the Deer Trail Mine. ...
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to FERC's Authority to Prevent Market Manipulation
A federal appellate court has rejected a challenge to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s ability to set rules to prevent market manipulation in wholesale power markets....
New York Commission Approves LIPA's Replacement of Submarine Line
The New York State Public Service Commission has voted to issue a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need (Certificate) to the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) under Article VII of the Public Service Law to construct and operate a 138-kV submarine electric transmission line between Northport, New York and Norwalk, Connecticut. ...
FERC Approves Two Western Power Settlements
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved two settlements totaling more than $84 million that stem from the Commission’s investigations into wholesale power markets during the Western energy crisis of 2000-2001. ...
PJM Authorizes Construction of $2.9 Billion in Transmission Additions and Upgrades
The PJM Interconnection Board has authorized $2.9 billion in electric transmission upgrades and additions, including two major new transmission lines. ...
DOE to Provide Nearly $60 Million for Solar Energy Research
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Samuel W. Bodman has announced that the DOE will make available nearly $60 million to increase the use of solar power across the country, building on the President’s commitment to further the development of clean, renewable energy technologies. ...
New Transmission System Dedicated in India
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has dedicated a 1200 km East-North Tala power transmission system to the nation of India ...
California ISO Meets Deadline for New National Grid Standards
New national reliability standards set by the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC), the designated Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) for the nation, took effect this week, June 18, 2007....
Alberta, Canada, Utility to Build $210 Million Transmission Line
Canada's ATCO Electric has applied to the Alberta Energy & Utilities Board (AEUB) for approval to build and operate a new 240-kV electric transmission line in northwest Alberta, following assignment by the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO). ...
Great Plains Energy, AES Receive the Edison Award
In recognition of innovative leadership and operational excellence in the electricity industry, the Edison Electric Institute has named Great Plains Energy and AES Latin America as winners of the Edison Award, the industry's highest honor. ...
SDG&E Reaffirms Importance of Sunrise Powerlink
SDG&E has submitted official testimony to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) reaffirming the need for the Sunrise Powerlink and countering alternatives proposed by project opponents that the utility said do not adequately address the long-term energy needs of the region or the state’s energy policy initiatives....
Pennsylvania Governor Voices Concerns over Proposed Electric Tranmission Corridor
If the U.S. Department of Energy is allowed to designate a large area of Pennsylvania and the Northeast United States for transmission lines, a Rendell administration official said such a move would possibly supplant states’ rights and could lead to the construction of unnecessary power lines...
Omaha Public Power District Calls Tree Trimming Program Essential
Last week’s outburst of heavy winds triggering a round of service outages for the Omaha Public Power District once again demonstrated the importance of the district’s tree-trimming program. ...
Energy East to Continue Focus on Reliability, Customer Satisfaction and Eco-Friendly Infrastructure Investments
During the company's annual meeting of shareholders, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Energy East Corporation Wesley von Schack outlined the company's continued focus on reliability, customer satisfaction and eco-friendly infrastructure investments. ...
ComEd Ready for Summer with 107 Completed Projects
ComEd officials have informed the Chicago City Council Committee on Environmental Protection, Energy and Public Utilities at its annual summer readiness briefing that the company is well positioned to meet summer electricity demand...
Con Edison Unveils New Bronx Substation; Making Other Improvements
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. unveiled a massive new substation complex in the Bronx as part of the company’s overall building program to help meet the energy needs of 9 million New Yorkers...
New England Wholesale Electricity Markets Performed Efficiently, Supported Grid Operations in 2006
A report issued by ISO New England Inc. concludes the region’s wholesale electricity markets continued to perform efficiently in 2006 and supported the reliable operation of the bulk power system, despite multiple days of record-breaking electricity use....
Cleco Agrees to Pay $2 Million Civil Penalty for Code of Conduct, Settlement Violations
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved a Stipulation and Consent Agreement requiring Louisiana-based Cleco Power, LLC, et al., to pay a civil penalty of $2 million to resolve an investigation into whether it violated its code of conduct and a 2003 Commission-approved settlement agreement. ...
Detroit Edison Honored by National Arbor Day Foundation
Detroit Edison has been named a Tree Line USA Utility by the National Arbor Day Foundation - the 12th straight year the company has been honored for its tree-trimming practices...
China to Construct High-Voltage Transmission System Between Yunnan, Guangdong
China Southern Power Grid Company, Guangzhou, has contracted Siemens Power Transmission and Distribution (PTD) to construct a high-voltage DC transmission (HVDC) system between the province of Yunnan in the southwest corner of China and the province of Guangdong on the south coast of the country together with Chinese partners. ...
PSE&G Endorses New Transmission Lines To Improve Long-term Electric Reliability in New Jersey
Public Service Electric and Gas Company has endorsed construction of several new 500-kV transmission lines that will significantly improve the long-term reliability of the electric system that serves New Jersey customers...
Southern Company Receives High Ranks in Customer Service
Southern Company ranked highest among 29 energy utilities in the University of Michigan's latest American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). ...
Business Roundtable CEOs Provide Blueprint for U.S. Energy Future
Business Roundtable, an association of 160 chief executive officers of leading U.S. companies, has unveiled a wide-ranging energy plan calling for a more diversified and domestic-based energy supply mix, increased energy efficiency and greater investment in new energy technologies. ...
U.S. Continues to Lead the World in Wind Power Growth
The U.S. Department of Energy has released its first Annual Report on U.S. Wind Power Installation, Cost, and Performance Trends: 2006, which provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of development and trends in the U.S. wind power market. ...
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