Researchers to Demonstrate Algae-Based CO2 Capture Technology on Coop Facility
Posted on Nov 4, 2011 in Climate Change, Innovation/Efficiency, Technology | Comments Off on Researchers to Demonstrate Algae-Based CO2 Capture Technology on Coop Facility
University of Kentucky researchers have been working on a technology whereby algae is used to capture carbon dioxide from coal-fired facilities and then converted into useable biomass. The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet has earmarked $1.3 million for a demonstration of the technology at a East Kentucky Power Cooperative facility. See the University of Kentucky press...
Coop Researching Peak-Time Power Consumption Reduction
Posted on Oct 3, 2011 in Climate Change, Environmental | Comments Off on Coop Researching Peak-Time Power Consumption Reduction
General Electric (GE) Appliances & Lighting and Montana-based Flathead Electric Cooperative (FEC) are partnering up to uncover cost-effective methods of reducing peak-time power consumption. The FEC Peak Time pilot will study power supply costs associated with peak-time demand, which is usually from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Participants in the pilot program will each receive a GE...
Solar Energy Gets a Boost in Alabama
Posted on Oct 3, 2011 in Climate Change, Environmental, Innovation/Efficiency, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Solar Energy Gets a Boost in Alabama
Alabama-based Arab Electric Cooperative (AEC) is making it a little easier for its members to be green. AEC voted unanimously this week to join the Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) Generation Partners incentive program. Under the program, the TVA gives homeowners and businesses a $1,000 incentive to help offset equipment costs, plus a 30 percent federal tax break through 2016. The...
Nueces Electric Cooperative Prepares for Tropical Storm Don
Posted on Jul 29, 2011 in Climate Change, Reliability | Comments Off on Nueces Electric Cooperative Prepares for Tropical Storm Don
As the storm approaches south Texas, Nueces Electric Cooperative is implementing its Emergency Response Plan. The coop’s plan includes organizing the resources that may be necessary for repairs and prioritizing which transmission lines and substations should be serviced first. TEC Crisis Communications has more on this story.
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.
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.
DOE Recognizes Farmers Electric Cooperative as a Green Power Leader
Posted on May 10, 2011 in Climate Change, Grid & Infrastructure, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on DOE Recognizes Farmers Electric Cooperative as a Green Power Leader
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recognized Farmers Electric Cooperative of Kalona, Iowa, in its annual assessment of leading utility green power programs. Using information provided by utilities, NREL has developed “Top 10” rankings of utility green power programs for 2010 in the following categories: total sales of...
Coop Teams Up With Refuge to Supply Solar Power
Posted on May 2, 2011 in Climate Change, Environmental, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Coop Teams Up With Refuge to Supply Solar Power
Dairyland Power Cooperative and one of its 25 member cooperatives, Oakdale Electric Cooperative, are collaborating with the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge to bring renewable energy to local homes and businesses via a solar project on the refuge’s Visitor Center, which was funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Dairyland has a power purchase agreement with the...
North Dakota to Challenge EPA Takeover
Posted on Apr 26, 2011 in Climate Change, Environmental, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on North Dakota to Challenge EPA Takeover
North Dakota has declared its intent to challenge the EPA’s takeover of an air quality control program at two coal-fired power plants in the state once the EPA issues its final plan by May 13 of this year. The EPA seeks to control the coal plants’ operations for compliance with the federal Regional Haze program, according to the Bismarck Tribune.
Cape Solar Project Sets Bright Example
Posted on Apr 22, 2011 in Climate Change, Environmental, Innovation/Efficiency, Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Cape Solar Project Sets Bright Example
At a press conference on April 21, Cape & Vineyard Electric Cooperative President Charles McLaughlin announced CVEC had awarded an 18.3-megawatt project to American Capital Energy of North Chelmsford, to be installed on capped landfills in Barnstable, Brewster, Chatham, Eastham, and Harwich as well as in two Vineyard towns for a total of 10 sites. The CVEC project’s role in...
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