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Natural gas, water heaters, connected devices and EVs lead DR trends to watch

Natural gas, water heaters, connected devices and EVs lead DR trends to watch Peak Load Management Alliance Executive Director Ed Thomas talks about trends in an industry that is being fundamentally changed by energy technology. Natural gas, water heaters, connected devices and electric vehicles are at the core of some of the top trends in … Continue reading Natural gas, water heaters, connected devices and EVs lead DR trends to watch

#PG_&_E Pursuing #California Power Project Sans Natural Gas

PG&E Pursuing California Power Project Sans Natural Gas In keeping with a long-term goal to reduce nuclear and natural gas-fired power generation, San Francisco-based Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) has begun to wind down its reliance through distributed renewable and energy efficiency projects in Oakland. Instead of replacing a 40-year-old jet fuel-powered generation plant … Continue reading #PG_&_E Pursuing #California Power Project Sans Natural Gas

#Ohio nuclear generators to face more competition with new 955-MW gas plant

Ohio nuclear generators to face more competition with new 955-MW gas plant Nuclear generators already struggling in Ohio will face even more competition from almost 900 MW of gas-fired generation that came online this summer, and another 950 MW plant now in the works. Both plants will connect to the PJM Integration market, according to … Continue reading #Ohio nuclear generators to face more competition with new 955-MW gas plant

State board to consider Oregon natural gas power plant

State board to consider Oregon natural gas power plant Construction is expected to begin in January on Oregon’s second major power plant fueled by natural gas, a $900 million project that reinforces how America’s fracking boom is upending the energy marketplace. The Ohio Power Siting Board’s first order of business at its monthly meeting in … Continue reading State board to consider Oregon natural gas power plant

Natural gas pipeline, with LNG storage tank in Epping, proposed by #Liberty_Utilities

Natural gas pipeline, with LNG storage tank in Epping, proposed by Liberty Utilities Liberty Utilities wants to put a natural-gas pipeline along Route 101 from Manchester to Stratham and connect existing pipelines alongside Interstate 93 and Interstate 95, and also create a large gas storage facility in Epping. The $340 million proposal, which the company … Continue reading Natural gas pipeline, with LNG storage tank in Epping, proposed by #Liberty_Utilities

#National_Grid, #AutoGrid bring demand response to the natural gas industry

National Grid, AutoGrid bring demand response to the natural gas industry AutoGrid is no stranger to demand response, which has become an essential tool for managing the nation’s power grid. But according to Greentech Media, this is the first time it has applied those concepts to natural gas demand. Recently, the National Association of Regulatory … Continue reading #National_Grid, #AutoGrid bring demand response to the natural gas industry

ISO New England warns of gas pipeline constraints while promising adequate power for winter

ISO New England warns of gas pipeline constraints while promising adequate power for winter HOLYOKE — ISO New England says the region’s power system is on track to meet consumer electricity demand this winter, but that certain conditions could present reliability challenges. The nonprofit independent system operator oversees the six-state power generation and transmission system, … Continue reading ISO New England warns of gas pipeline constraints while promising adequate power for winter

Electricity Prices Plummet as Gas, Wind Gain Traction and Demand Stalls

Electricity Prices Plummet as Gas, Wind Gain Traction and Demand Stalls The rapid rise of wind and natural gas as sources of electricity is roiling U.S. power markets, forcing more companies to close older generating plants. Wholesale electricity prices are falling near historic lows in parts of the country with competitive power markets, as demand … Continue reading Electricity Prices Plummet as Gas, Wind Gain Traction and Demand Stalls