Uranium Prices Climbing Due to Increased Demand for Nuclear Power NEW YORK (TheStreet) — Uranium prices have been on the move over the past six months, up 35% to nearly $40 per pound. That’s in stark contrast to the rest of the energy market, which has seen prices sink with crude oil leading the way. … Continue reading Uranium Prices Climbing Due to Increased Demand for Nuclear Power
Smart energy meters: Where’s the savings? Five years ago came the promise: A great new way of saving money on your energy bills was on its way. An impressive new device called a “smart meter” — a key component of the much touted “smart grid” — would let consumers actually see how much power they’re … Continue reading Smart energy meters: Where’s the savings?
China’s wind farms produce more energy than all U.S. nuclear plants China now has enough wind farms to produce more energy renewably than all that is made by America’s nuclear plants as the growing nation expands its power generation to fuel its new mega-cities. China’s wind farms are reported to have a total theoretical operating … Continue reading China’s #wind farms produce more energy than all U.S. #nuclear plants
Put coal and nuclear plants at forefront of America’s energy diversity Generally it’s assumed that natural gas is solving many of our energy problems. Gas is driving down emissions of carbon dioxide by replacing coal in electricity generation. And, thanks to the shale revolution, it is now abundant and cheaper than it has been in … Continue reading Put #coal and #nuclear plants at forefront of America’s energy diversity
Senate OK bills to promote nuclear energy in Washington OLYMPIA, WASH. — The Senate has approved a measure to advance nuclear power as part of Washington’s future energy mix. Senate Bill 5113, which passed on a 27-21 vote Friday, requires the Commerce Department to coordinate and advance the sitting and manufacturing of small-scale reactors. Small … Continue reading Senate OK bills to promote nuclear energy in Washington
In 2014, more than 10% of the electricity used in the grid covering most of Texas came from wind generation, according to the grid’s operator, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). Wind’s share of the ERCOT generation mix grew from 6.2% in 2009 to 10.6% in 2014 as total electricity generation increased over the … Continue reading Wind Generates More than 10% of Texas Electricity in 2014
Energy storage paves way for electricity independence Renewables have the power to transform not just the world’s energy markets, but global economics and geopolitics. But wind and solar alone cannot deliver a world of clean and free fuel. Both are, by their very nature, variable, so to realise their true potential other technologies need to … Continue reading Energy storage paves way for electricity independence
Frosh urges PSC to reject Exelon-Pepco merger Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh became the latest voice to oppose the proposed merger between Baltimore Gas and Electric parent Exelon Corp. and Pepco Holdings. Chicago-based Exelon is seeking approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission and other regulatory agencies to buy Pepco Holdings for $6.9 billion. Various … Continue reading Frosh urges PSC to reject Exelon-Pepco merger
What is Prosumer Value to Utilities? The Age of the Prosumer presents challenges for utilities accustomed to thinking of their customers in terms of kilowatthours consumed. The Smart Grid is responsible for these challenges, borne out of technology, policy, and capital innovations. These innovations are triggering many disruptions to the utility business model, and will … Continue reading What is Prosumer Value to Utilities?
Nuclear Power Firms Feel Squeeze Future nuclear power plant development in the U.S. looks dismal as cost overruns and multiyear delays plague four new reactors under construction in Georgia and South Carolina. Southern Co. , the Atlanta-based power utility that dominates much of the Southeastern U.S., recently told Georgia regulators that costs have ballooned by … Continue reading Nuclear Power Firms Feel Squeeze
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