$76 Million Wind Project Moving Forward in Vermont; Coops to Buy Electricity
Posted on Dec 27, 2010 in Grid & Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Technology | Comments Off on $76 Million Wind Project Moving Forward in Vermont; Coops to Buy Electricity
The largest wind project in Vermont has received $76 million in financing. When complete, the 40 megawatt project will supply power to Vermont Electric Cooperative and the Washington Electric Cooperative, as well as the Burlington Electric Department.
Socorro Coop Uses New Technology to Thwart Copper Thieves
Posted on Dec 21, 2010 in Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency, Technology | Comments Off on Socorro Coop Uses New Technology to Thwart Copper Thieves
Life is getting more difficult for copper thieves. The El Defensor Chieftain reports on a new copper-clad steel product that Socorro Electric Cooperative is using at a new $6 million substation. The product, used in place of copper wire, has similar performance but much less salvage value.
Connecticut Municipal Cooperative to Buy $42.3 Million in High Voltage Transmission Lines
Posted on Dec 20, 2010 in Financing, Grid & Infrastructure | Comments Off on Connecticut Municipal Cooperative to Buy $42.3 Million in High Voltage Transmission Lines
Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative is slated to buy a 10-mile portion of Connecticut Light & Power Co.’s high-voltage transmission lines. The New Haven Register has the details.
Kansas G&T Gets Approval for 895-MW Coal-Fired Power Plant
Posted on Dec 16, 2010 in Environmental, Grid & Infrastructure, Project Development | Comments Off on Kansas G&T Gets Approval for 895-MW Coal-Fired Power Plant
The Kansas City Star reports that, after a four-year effort, Sunflower Electric Power Corporation has received state permission to build an 895-MW, coal-fired power plant (link currently unavailable). The plant’s cost is estimated at $2.2 billion to nearly $3 billion.
Calpine Sells 25 Percent Interest in Gas Plant to Rayburn Country Electric Cooperative
Posted on Dec 9, 2010 in Financing, Grid & Infrastructure, Project Development | Comments Off on Calpine Sells 25 Percent Interest in Gas Plant to Rayburn Country Electric Cooperative
Rayburn Country Electric Cooperative has purchased a 25 percent stake in the 1,038-MW Freestone Energy Center near Fairfield, Texas. The price is $215 million. Calpine will remain majority owner of the combined-cycle, natural gas-fired plant.
Michigan City Prevails in Dispute With Coop Over System Upgrade
Posted on Dec 4, 2010 in Grid & Infrastructure | Comments Off on Michigan City Prevails in Dispute With Coop Over System Upgrade
Midwest Independent System Operator, a nonprofit corporation that manages power transmission across several Midwestern states, has approved the plans of Traverse City, Michigan, to build a $9 million substation and transmission facility. The plan was opposed by Wolverine Power Corporation, who favored a much less expensive transmission line near its own facilities. The Record Eagle...
Big Rivers Electric Coop Joins Midwest ISO
Posted on Dec 1, 2010 in Grid & Infrastructure | Comments Off on Big Rivers Electric Coop Joins Midwest ISO
Midwest ISO has announced a successful integration with Big Rivers Electric Cooperative, a Kentucky-based G&T. According to the press release, Big Rivers brings a 1,262-mile transmission system and 1,756 MW of generating capacity to the Midwest markets. Midwest ISO’s total market generation is now 145,000 MW, with a 57,453-mile transmission system.
South Dakota Electric Cooperatives Receive Millions from FEMA for Underground Power Lines
Posted on Nov 30, 2010 in Financing, Grid & Infrastructure | Comments Off on South Dakota Electric Cooperatives Receive Millions from FEMA for Underground Power Lines
Last year, severe winter storms left thousands of South Dakotans without electricity. American News now reports that South Dakota cooperatives will receive more than $27.5 million from FEMA to install underground lines. These lines will replace overhead lines that were particularly vulnerable to winter storms.
East Kentucky Power Cooperative Drops Plans for Coal-Fired Plant
Posted on Nov 22, 2010 in Grid & Infrastructure, Project Development | Comments Off on East Kentucky Power Cooperative Drops Plans for Coal-Fired Plant
In a settlement with opponents, East Kentucky Power Cooperative has dropped plans to build a coal-fired power plant in Clark County, Kentucky. East Kentucky cited decreased demand for electricity caused by the economic downturn.
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