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PJM power prices rise in September from August on outages: report

PJM power prices rise in September from August on outages: report The PJM Interconnection’s load-weighted average locational marginal price rose about $3 compared with the August price to $33/MWh in September, despite lighter loads and lower local fuel prices, but remained $3 less than the September 2014 average, stakeholders heard Monday. During Monday’s Members Committee … Continue reading PJM power prices rise in September from August on outages: report →

Can Smart Buildings Boost Demand Response In An Era Of Capacity Performance?

Can Smart Buildings Boost Demand Response In An Era Of Capacity Performance? Early January 2014, during the heart of the Polar Vortex, grid operator PJM had its finger on the switch ready to start rolling blackouts across 13 states and Washington, D.C. As temperatures plunged to 20- and 30-below zero, coal piles froze and conveyors … Continue reading Can Smart Buildings Boost Demand Response In An Era Of Capacity Performance? →

#South_Field_Energy to build 1,100-megawatt power plant in Columbiana County

South Field Energy to build 1,100-megawatt power plant in Columbiana County Boston-based Advanced Power Services said its South Field Energy subsidiary will build a 1,100-megawatt power plant in Columbiana County. The facility, which is to be fueled by natural gas, represents a “$1.1 billion capital investment that will generate an average peak of 550 construction … Continue reading #South_Field_Energy to build 1,100-megawatt power plant in Columbiana County →

Virginia Can Surpass its Clean Power Plan Requirements with a 43 Percent Carbon Emissions Reduction by 2030

Virginia Can Surpass its Clean Power Plan Requirements with a 43 Percent Carbon Emissions Reduction by 2030 WASHINGTON (OCTOBER 7, 2015)– New analysis from World Resources Institute shows that Virginia is in a strong position to meet or exceed its emissions target under the EPA’s Clean Power Plan for reducing emissions from the power sector. … Continue reading Virginia Can Surpass its Clean Power Plan Requirements with a 43 Percent Carbon Emissions Reduction by 2030 →

“Smart” Meter Rollout At Halfway Mark; #ComEd To Take Another Swipe

“Smart” Meter Rollout At Halfway Mark; ComEd To Take Another Swipe Anne Pramaggiore told an audience at the City Club of Chicago Monday that a 2011 so-called “smart grid” law has led to savings and a more reliable power network. The controversial law passed hiked the price for the delivery of electricity; Ameren and ComEd … Continue reading “Smart” Meter Rollout At Halfway Mark; #ComEd To Take Another Swipe →

Wright-Patterson, #DP&L’s largest customer, gets $1M in energy rebates

Wright-Patterson, DP&L’s largest customer, gets $1M in energy rebates WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE — Wright-Patterson, the largest customer of electric utility Dayton Power & Light Co., has reached a milestone of $1 million in energy refunds, officials said Monday. The Miami Valley base surpassed the amount this month after five years of rebates, said Col. … Continue reading Wright-Patterson, #DP&L’s largest customer, gets $1M in energy rebates →

#Exelon Closes in on $6.8 Billion #Pepco Deal With Settlement

Exelon Closes in on $6.8 Billion Pepco Deal With Settlement Exelon Corp. moved a step closer to completing its $6.8 billion takeover of utility Pepco Holdings Inc. by announcing a settlement with Washington’s mayor. As part of the pact, Exelon would move the headquarters of its corporate strategy and utility operations to the U.S. capital, … Continue reading #Exelon Closes in on $6.8 Billion #Pepco Deal With Settlement →