Reportlinker Adds Energy Storage Technology Markets
Press Release | www.prnewswire.com | Nov 23, 2009
The stationary utility energy storage market is very much in its nascent stages. Most industry participants believe that energy storage technologies have a large role to play in the electricity grid of the future.
Government publishes energy policy statements key for new planning regime
News | www.utilityweek.co.uk | Nov 9, 2009
The government has published all the draft National Policy Statements (NPSs) which will provide the context for decisions on energy...
http://www.utilityweek.co.uk/news/uk/panutility/government-publishes-energy-po.php
California Passes Smart Grid Bill (at Seeking Alpha)
News | seekingalpha.com | Oct 29, 2009
That's July, 1, 2011 – the date set in California Senate Bill 17, passed earlier this month, for each "electrical corporation" to deliver a broad smart grid implementation plan to the California Public Utilities Commission for approval.
http://seekingalpha.com/article/169787-california-passes-smart-grid-bill?source=yahoo
New Detroit Edison Program Will Enable Customers to Cut the Cost of Installing Solar Energy -
Press Release | www.zibb.com | Sep 1, 2009
Detroit Edison has introduced a new program that will make installing a solar energy system 50 percent more affordable for homes and businesses. Called SolarCurrents, the pilot program is intended to encourage Detroit Edison customers to purchase and install a solar energy system, and at the same
www.windaction.org | Wind law stalls at Prattsburgh meeting
News | www.windaction.org | Aug 19, 2009
The Prattsburgh town board took no action on a draft wind utilities law Tuesday, instead opting to review two draft laws, including one with changes approved by the board 4-0 in July. Councilwoman Stacey Bottoni objected to the July version saying it contained language she didn't like. But
Wind Power: Policy Drivers and Utility Issues
News | uaelp.pennnet.com | Jun 16, 2009
Electric Light & Power - Wind Power: Policy Drivers and Utility Issues - Change is in the wind. Having grown tremendously during the past several years, the wind energy industry is poised for continued expansion.
Senate likely to change offset caps, reduction targets - stakehol...
News | www.carbon-financeonline.com | Jun 10, 2009
The US Senate is likely to make changes to the reduction targets and offsets provisions in a bill to establish a federal emissions trading programme, observers said, as the proposal moves quickly toward a possible vote by the full House of Representatives by early July.
http://www.carbon-financeonline.com/index.cfm?section=americas&action=view&id=12133
Vermont, Nevada Add Incentives for Renewables
News | www.environmentalleader.com | Jun 3, 2009
Despite federal efforts to boost incentives for renewable energy, some states are taking an even more aggressive stance in promoting implementation of wind and solar.
http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/06/03/vermont-nevada-add-incentives-for-renewables/
Ohio Consumers' Counsel: Auction Brings Lower Rates to FirstEnergy Customers
Press Release | www.prweb.com | May 15, 2009
PR: An auction to serve electricity to FirstEnergy's Ohio customers means rates should fall below current prices beginning in June, the Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC) said today. Columbus, OH (Vocus/PRWEB ) M
http://www.prweb.com/releases/OCC_FirstEnergy/Ohio_Electricity/prweb2426584.htm
Report Finds that Electric Utilities Are Unprepared for Carbon Regulation
News | www.enn.com | May 4, 2009
A new report by the Carbon Disclosure Project finds that disclosure by electric utilities on greenhouse gas emissions has improved, but falls short of the demands of a low carbon economy.
