Midcontinent ISO prepared for winter with 142 GW of projected supply The Midcontinent ISO has released its winter preparedness assessment, concluding it has adequate resources to reliably meet demand in the winter months across its footprint, which extends from the Gulf of Mexico to Manitoba, Canada. MISO anticipates 142 GW of projected supply will be … Continue reading Midcontinent ISO prepared for winter with 142 GW of projected supply→
Basin Electric planning carbon solutions The Trump administration may have rescinded the Clean Power Plan, with its federal carbon dioxide emissions standards, but Basin Electric Power Cooperative isn’t taking any chances. As part of the cooperative’s annual membership meeting in Bismarck this week, member owners will participate in a Strategic Direction Meeting with two goals … Continue reading #Basin_Electric planning carbon solutions→
Prairie Island outage boosts local economy On Oct. 13, nuclear generators at the Xcel Energy plant at Prairie Island began the process of shutting down for scheduled maintenance and refueling. This event is expected to last until mid-November and it is the second such refueling this year. To assist with the outage, nearly 1,000 specialized … Continue reading #Prairie_Island outage boosts local economy→
New Indiana solar law could cripple small businesses and customer savings (INDYSTAR.com) – Chris Rohaly is no stranger to the sun. His hands have the faint resemblance of worn leather. And there are the lines converging at the crease of his eyes. You could call the 56-year-old Kokomo resident a farmer. He harvests the sun. … Continue reading New #Indiana solar law could cripple small businesses and customer savings→
How other Midwestern states treat solar consumers “I have not looked to Illinois for guidance policy on anything because I’ve rarely found a time when they’ve done anything right.” That scathing review comes from Sen. Brandt Hershman, R-Wheatfield, who authored the latest legislation determining net metering in the state of Indiana. The conservative lawmaker looked … Continue reading How other Midwestern states treat solar consumers→
St. Louis Establishes 100% Renewable Energy Goal On Friday, the St. Louis Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the city’s commitment to transition to 100% clean, renewable energy by 2035. According to the Sierra Club, St. Louis now represents the largest city in the Midwest to establish a 100% renewables goal and joins 46 other communities … Continue reading #St_Louis Establishes 100% Renewable Energy Goal→
Owners of distributed generation projects in Minnesota to see sales tax refund POLICY: • A federal proposal to subsidize coal and nuclear power over other forms of electricity has created unusual alliances in Ohio among energy companies, state agencies and other groups who oppose the plan. (Midwest Energy News) • Grid operator PJM and two … Continue reading Owners of distributed generation projects in Minnesota to see sales tax refund→
Callaway plant performs inspections tied to license extension, routine refueling STEEDMAN — The routine refueling and maintenance outage of Ameren Missouri’s Callaway Energy Center will include additional inspections the Nuclear Regulatory Commission required as a part of the license extension for the power plant. The plant’s license was initially set to expire in 2024, but … Continue reading #Callaway plant performs inspections tied to license extension, routine #refueling→
Small renewable energy operators fear the worst in pending state contract case The Michigan Public Service Commission is preparing to put the hammer down on more than two dozen small private and public renewable power operators in a rate decision that some believe will financially benefit Jackson-based Consumers Energy Co., close down the operators and … Continue reading Small renewable energy operators fear the worst in pending state contract case→
Renewable energy grants could help bring more solar power to Naperville The list of Naperville buildings using solar power could increase with funding assistance from the city Tuesday. Naperville City Council members will consider awarding $50,000 renewable energy grants to both Midwest Sports and Pain Specialists and North Central College to help pay for the … Continue reading Renewable energy grants could help bring more solar power to Naperville→
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