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Growing economy depends on clean energy

Growing economy depends on clean energy After years of economic stagnation, Florida’s economy and demand for electricity are growing. Just last month, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity reported that the state’s annual growth rate has exceeded the national rate for almost three years, and that all 10 of the state’s major industries have experienced … Continue reading Growing economy depends on clean energy

‘Distortions’ in energy markets hurting FirstEnergy’s nuclear fleet, executive says

‘Distortions’ in energy markets hurting FirstEnergy’s nuclear fleet, executive says WASHINGTON — In Donald Moul’s view, the competitive energy market in Pennsylvania isn’t broken. But the rules that govern it are distorting FirstEnergy’s ability to compete. Mr. Moul, vice president of commodity operations for FirstEnergy Solutions, said as much on Tuesday to a room full … Continue reading ‘Distortions’ in energy markets hurting FirstEnergy’s nuclear fleet, executive says

Grid operators push for more time on EPA plan

Grid operators push for more time on EPA plan Achieving the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan requires more time, more regional cooperation and a “carbon price” — a de facto economic penalty for power plant carbon emissions — state utility commissioners were told yesterday. Four senior power grid executives offered assessments of key engineering and … Continue reading Grid operators push for more time on EPA plan

Hudson Transmission Partners to Auction 66 MW Of Transmission Capacity Between PJM And NYISO In Open Season

Hudson Transmission Partners to Auction 66 MW Of Transmission Capacity Between PJM And NYISO In Open Season FAIRFIELD, Conn., Feb. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Hudson Transmission Partners, LLC will hold an open season to auction 66 MW of transmission capacity between the PJM and NYISO regional transmission organizations (RTOs). Bidders will have the opportunity to … Continue reading Hudson Transmission Partners to Auction 66 MW Of Transmission Capacity Between PJM And NYISO In Open Season

This is an energy storage startup you need to know about

This is an energy storage startup you need to know about Inside a sunlit, cramped office near San Francisco’s financial district, entrepreneur and former political operative Susan Kennedy has been leading a team that is at the forefront of the emerging market for energy storage. The company, Advanced Microgrid Solutions, was in stealth mode until … Continue reading This is an energy storage startup you need to know about