Wind Farm to Sell Portion of Energy to Coop Consortium
Posted on Jun 29, 2011 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Wind Farm to Sell Portion of Energy to Coop Consortium
E.On Climate & Renewables, the developer of the Pioneer Trail Wind Farm near Paxton, Illinois, has agreed to sell up to 40 megawatts of energy produced by the wind farm to a consortium of 21 electric-distribution cooperatives in Illinois. The News-Gazette has more details.
Coop’s Possible Electric Service Purchase May Reduce Rates
Posted on Jun 28, 2011 in Economic Downturn, Rates | Comments Off on Coop’s Possible Electric Service Purchase May Reduce Rates
The City of Dover is considering selling its electric service to the Delaware Electric Cooperative. The sale may reduce electric bills in Dover by 25 percent due to the Coop’s rate structure and help boost economic growth in the surrounding county. Click here for details.
Mother Nature Takes a Heavy Toll on Heartland Coops
Posted on Jun 24, 2011 in Environmental, Grid & Infrastructure | Comments Off on Mother Nature Takes a Heavy Toll on Heartland Coops
Coop staffers in parts of the Southwest are hoping for rain as they brace for the effects of several huge wildfires. Coops in the Midwest are also facing challenges in face of potential prolonged flooding and heavy rains. Coop officials across the heartland have been de-energizing lines and removing meters and other equipment to protect coop assets as they prepare for service...
Coop Spokesman Critical of Georgia Watch Report on Cost of Coal-Fired Plant
Posted on Jun 24, 2011 in Environmental, Project Development, Rates | Comments Off on Coop Spokesman Critical of Georgia Watch Report on Cost of Coal-Fired Plant
A coop spokesman questioned the findings of a recent report, released by Georgia Watch, a consumer advocacy organization, which concludes that the proposed, coal-fired Plant Washington could cause rates to increase if the plant is built. The report’s conclusions are based in part on projections of rising construction costs and new regulations on coal plants. The plan to build the...
New Wind Farm Dedicated in South Dakota
Posted on Jun 23, 2011 in Climate Change, Environmental, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on New Wind Farm Dedicated in South Dakota
A dedication ceremony was held today for the Crow Lake Wind Project, built and owned by PrairieWinds, which is a subsidiary of North Dakota-based Basin Electric Power Cooperative. The wind farm has been operational since last February and nearly all of the 108 wind turbines are owned and operated by PrairieWinds. The Republic has the full story.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Delays Energy Swap Rules
Posted on Jun 22, 2011 in Legislative & Politics | Comments Off on Commodity Futures Trading Commission Delays Energy Swap Rules
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission voted to delay the effectiveness of “self-executing” provisions under the Dodd-Frank Act until as late as December 31 or until the agency has finalized corresponding rules. Electric Co-op Today has more on this story.
Cooperatives Attempt to Obtain Hoover Dam Electricity
Posted on Jun 22, 2011 in Legislative & Politics | Comments Off on Cooperatives Attempt to Obtain Hoover Dam Electricity
Mohave Electric Cooperative and several other electric cooperatives in Arizona are trying to change a federal law to permit them to obtain Hoover Dam electricity; they have been denied access to Hoover Dam electricity for more than 70 years. The U.S. House of Representatives has refused to amend current legislation to allow the cooperatives request. Tri-state Online has more.
New Mexico Coop Completes PPA for 1.5 MW Solar Plant
Posted on Jun 21, 2011 in Financing, Project Development | Comments Off on New Mexico Coop Completes PPA for 1.5 MW Solar Plant
Taos, New Mexico coop Kit Carson Rural Electric Cooperative recently signed a power purchase agreement with Standard Solar Inc. for a 1.5-megawatt utility-scale photovoltaic generating facility. The project will include 5,280 solar PV panels and will offset approximately 1,500 tons of greenhouse gases per year. Kit Carson has agreed to purchase electricity from the facility for...
Beartooth Electric Coop Faces Pressure in Building Plans
Posted on Jun 21, 2011 in Project Development | Comments Off on Beartooth Electric Coop Faces Pressure in Building Plans
Seventy members of Montana-based Beartooth Electric Cooperative signed a letter calling for the board of directors to complete an independent analysis of whether the coop should continue building the Highwood Generating Station. Highwood is a 120-megawatt gas-fired plant being built by the Billings-based Southern Montana Electric Generation and Transmission, which also provides...
Supreme Court Rules That Federal Nuisance Claims Cannot be Based on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Posted on Jun 20, 2011 in Climate Change, Environmental, Litigation | Comments Off on Supreme Court Rules That Federal Nuisance Claims Cannot be Based on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
In an unanimous decision, the Supreme Court ruled that because greenhouse gas emissions are covered by the Clean Air Act there is no federal common law right to bring a nuisance claim with respect to such emissions.
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