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Utility Execs Weigh Industry Change: ‘You Don’t Want to Find Yourself in a Reactive Mode’

Utility Execs Weigh Industry Change: ‘You Don’t Want to Find Yourself in a Reactive Mode’ If DistribuTECH 2015 drove home a single message, it’s that times are changing for the power sector. Jeff Martin, CEO of San Diego Gas & Electric, believes there will be more change in the utility industry over the next 10 … Continue reading Utility Execs Weigh Industry Change: ‘You Don’t Want to Find Yourself in a Reactive Mode’

FERC Approves SPP/MISO Protocols Aimed At Managing Seams Congestion

FERC Approves SPP/MISO Protocols Aimed At Managing Seams Congestion On January 22, 2015, the Commission conditionally approved Southwest Power Pool’s (“SPP”) proposed “Market-to-Market” coordination protocols with the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (“MISO”), and, among other things, made determinations on several key issues relating to the protocols that were examined during a technical conference held in … Continue reading FERC Approves SPP/MISO Protocols Aimed At Managing Seams Congestion

NY Prize competition promotes building of community-based microgrids

NY Prize competition promotes building of community-based microgrids ALBANY >> New York state is encouraging community-based microgrids through NY Prize, a $40 million first-of-its-kind competition announced by Governor Andrew Cuomo. The competition was discussed at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering at SUNY Poly last week. “This is to promote clean energy,” said Gil … Continue reading NY Prize competition promotes building of community-based microgrids

Ginna Nuclear Facility Provides Over $350 Million/Year for New York

Ginna Nuclear Facility Provides Over $350 Million/Year for New York WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Nuclear Energy Institute today released a new study showing an annual impact of $358 million to New York’s economy resulting from the operation of Exelon Generation’s R.E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant. Including New York state, the total … Continue reading Ginna Nuclear Facility Provides Over $350 Million/Year for New York