Industrial wind power in Maine’s mountains is bad policy
News | www.wind-watch.org | Nov 22, 2009
The historic Hall of Flags in the rotunda of the state capitol in Augusta, Maine, was the setting for a November 6th press conference announcing the formation of the Citizens Task Force on Wind Power. The group is a coalition of citizens from around the state drawn together in the common purpose of
National Grid objects to proposed cost of wind power
News | www.windaction.org | Nov 19, 2009
Despite pressure from the governor and other state officials, National Grid has again rejected a proposal to buy clean power from a developer proposing to build a $200-million wind farm off Block Island. In a letter filed late Wednesday afternoon with state regulators, Rhode Island's largest
BRIEFING - ASIA ENERGY - NOV 19, 2009 - Zibb.com
News | www.zibb.com | Nov 19, 2009
An executive briefing on energy for Nov 19, 2009, prepared by Asia Pulse (http://www.asiapulse.com), the real-time, Asia-based wire with exclusive news, commercial intelligence and business opportunities. CHINA, US AGREE TO SET UP CLEAN ENERGY RESEARCH CENTER BEIJING - China and the US agreed to
http://www.zibb.com/article/5680266/BRIEFING+ASIA+ENERGY+NOV
Government publishes energy policy statements key for new planning regime - Pan-utility - News :
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
Nation s Chains Recognize Outstanding Electric Company Customer Service
News | tdworld.com | Nov 4, 2009
The nation s leading chain and multisite businesses have named the winners of Edison Electric Institute s 2009 National Key Accounts Customer Service Awards program.
http://tdworld.com/customer_service/eei-customer-service-awards-1109/
Utilities, government push smart energy meters
News | pittsburgh.bizjournals.com | Nov 2, 2009
Allegheny Energy made news when its request for early approval of its aggressive $580 million smart meter plan was denied by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. The utility will learn its fate in January, like everyone else. Then, the federal government doled out $3.
http://pittsburgh.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/stories/2009/11/02/story3.html?ana=from_rss
Teco Energy 3Q profit rises 11 pct (AP)
News | finance.yahoo.com | Oct 30, 2009
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Electric and natural gas utility owner Teco Energy Inc. said Friday its third-quarter profit rose 11 percent, driven by the cheaper cost
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Teco-Energy-3Q-profit-rises-apf-3888434135.html?x=0
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
Dollar Energy Fund Utility Assistance Grants for Gas, Electric and Water Now Available
Press Release | www.prnewswire.com | Oct 1, 2009
Dollar Energy Fund Utility Assistance Grants for Gas, Electric and Water Now Available. Hardship Program Expected to Provide Assistance to Over 10,000 Low-Income Families.
DOE Awards over $40M in Funding to State Commissions
News | www.naruc.org | Sep 21, 2009
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President Frederick Butler of New Jersey issued the following statement of thanks after Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced the award of more than $40 million in funds to State public service commissions:
