Should the U.S. Revive Nuclear Energy? Readers discuss an article arguing that it’s the best way to “save the world” from climate change. o the Editor: Re “Nuclear Power Can Save the World,” by Joshua S. Goldstein, Staffan A. Qvist and Steven Pinker (Sunday Review, April 7): Will it take another Chernobyl or Fukushima, possibly … Continue reading Should the U.S. Revive Nuclear Energy?
Here’s the nation’s only new coal plant. Is it the last? Finding America’s only new coal-fired power plant means trekking nearly to the Arctic Circle. The University of Alaska, Fairbanks, hopes to complete work this May on a new 17-megawatt facility that will replace an existing 55-year-old coal plant as the source of power and … Continue reading Here’s the nation’s only new coal plant. Is it the last?
WEC Energy (WEC) to Add 200-MW Solar Energy in Wisconsin (Revised) Per a recent media report, WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC – Free Report) received approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin for two solar projects. Of the total 450 megawatt (MW) capacity, WEC Energy, through its subsidiary Wisconsin Public Service Corp (“WPS”), will … Continue reading WEC Energy (#WEC) to Add 200-MW Solar Energy in #Wisconsin (Revised)
Microsoft says its datacenters will use 60% renewable energy by 2020 Microsoft is doubling down on its commitment to cut operational carbon emissions by 75% in the next 11 years. In a blog post this evening, company president Brad Smith outlined the steps Microsoft will take to “address sustainability challenges” in a “tech-first” fashion — … Continue reading #Microsoft says its datacenters will use 60% renewable energy by 2020
New discovery makes fast-charging, better performing lithium-ion batteries possible Creating a lithium-ion battery that can charge in a matter of minutes but still operate at a high capacity is possible, according to research from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute just published in Nature Communications. This development has the potential to improve battery performance for consumer electronics, solar … Continue reading New discovery makes fast-charging, better performing lithium-ion batteries possible
DynaPower debuts next-generation energy storage system Leveraging over a decade worth of experience in deploying over 500 MWs of battery energy storage worldwide, Dynapower ready to debut its next generation of fully integrated behind-the-meter and front-of-the-meter energy storage systems. The CPSi, MPSi, and DPSi are purpose built for commercial and industrial, utility scale, and solar … Continue reading DynaPower debuts next-generation energy storage system
Transmission Project Approvals Help Unlock NY’s Clean Future Two new projects recently approved by New York’s electric-grid operator will provide a historic boost the state, putting the most new electricity transmission in 30 years on track for construction and helping it achieve landmark clean energy goals. On April 8, 2019, the New York Independent System … Continue reading Transmission Project Approvals Help Unlock NY’s Clean Future
California’s solar power record setting season is here California’s grid operator reported breaking 11 GW of instantaneous power from large-scale solar power on Saturday at 1:50 PM. Twenty minutes beforehand, the CAISO grid was exporting a record 1.5 GW of electricity, and last Wednesday it hit 93% clean electricity for a moment. Very soon, there … Continue reading #California ’s solar power record setting season is here
AS DECISION ON NUCLEAR SUBSIDIES NEARS, WHERE IS CONSULTANT’S REPORT? Consumer, environmental, and industry groups want to know why an independent report commissioned by the BPU has yet to be seen by the public With a decision seemingly imminent, several groups yesterday urged a consultant’s report be made public on whether three nuclear plants in … Continue reading AS DECISION ON NUCLEAR SUBSIDIES NEARS, WHERE IS CONSULTANT’S REPORT?
PJM won’t delay capacity market order despite FERC impasse over rule changes PJM’s decision to move forward with its capacity market auction this August reflects an extended impasse at FERC over how to handle renewable energy and nuclear subsidies put in place by states. Last June, FERC threw out PJM’s current rules because they allow … Continue reading PJM won’t delay capacity market order despite FERC impasse over rule changes
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