NRECA Comments on Proposed Changes to Small Generator Interconnection Procedure
Posted on Jun 13, 2013 in Project Development, Regulation & Policy, Reliability, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on NRECA Comments on Proposed Changes to Small Generator Interconnection Procedure
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), along with other utility trade associations, submitted comments on a proposed rule by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to expand the interconnection procedures for small generators. Current interconnection standards provide for an expedited process given the low reliability risk attributed to small generators. The...
Colorado Governor Signs Bill Requiring More Renewables
Posted on Jun 6, 2013 in Legislative & Politics, Project Development, Rates, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Colorado Governor Signs Bill Requiring More Renewables
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper signed into law a bill requiring certain rural cooperatives to obtain 20 percent and municipal utilities to obtain 10 percent of their electricity from renewable energy sources by 2020. Smaller coops will not see the same increase. Rural coops may charge customers an additional two percent on their monthly bills to help pay for the additional...
NRECA International to Form New Electric Utility in Haiti
Posted on May 28, 2013 in Financing, Grid & Infrastructure, Project Development, Regulation & Policy, Reliability | Comments Off on NRECA International to Form New Electric Utility in Haiti
The United States Agency for International Development awarded NRECA International Ltd. a $24 million contract to form a new electric utility in Haiti under the Haiti Pilot Project for Sustainable Electricity Distribution. The proposed utility would be the only utility in Haiti providing continuous power, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information about this project, and...
Agriculture Secretary Announces Award of Grants in 11 States
Posted on May 23, 2013 in Financing, Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency, Project Development | Comments Off on Agriculture Secretary Announces Award of Grants in 11 States
Several coops in 11 states have received funding from the USDA Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant program. This round of funding highlights USDA’s continued focus on carrying out its mission to strengthen the rural economy. The coops that received funding include East Mississippi Electric Power Association, Western Illinois Electrical Coop., Three Notch Electric Membership...
Indiana Coop and CFC “Amend & Extend” Line of Credit
Posted on May 20, 2013 in Financing, Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency, Project Development | Comments Off on Indiana Coop and CFC “Amend & Extend” Line of Credit
Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative (Hoosier), based in Indiana, and the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) have finalized a deal to “amend and extend” a $400 million line of credit. The line of credit, which has an original maturity date of August 11, 2016, will now remain in place through April 30, 2018. Hoosier’s plans for the credit line include...
Coops Concerned with EPA Proposal for Power Plants
Posted on May 20, 2013 in Environmental, Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency, Permitting, Project Development, Regulation & Policy, Reliability | Comments Off on Coops Concerned with EPA Proposal for Power Plants
Electric coops are asking the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to withdraw its proposal which could greatly affect power plants under the Clean Air Act. The proposal, which would involve at least 36 states, would “fundamentally” change how power plants operate during startups, shutdowns and malfunctions. Electric Co-op Today has more details on the cooperatives’...
Texas Coop Positioned for Long-Term CFC Relationship
Posted on May 14, 2013 in Financing, Grid & Infrastructure, Project Development | Comments Off on Texas Coop Positioned for Long-Term CFC Relationship
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, located in Bastrop, Texas, has refinanced $92 million of debt to borrow wholly from the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC). Bluebonnet has decades of experience with the CFC, which has accommodated the coop’s changing financial plans and borrowing needs. To learn more, click here.
EIA Expects Near-Term Upswing in Coal Generation
Posted on May 9, 2013 in Environmental, Grid & Infrastructure, Project Development | Comments Off on EIA Expects Near-Term Upswing in Coal Generation
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that the electric industry will see an increase in coal usage in 2013 and 2014 due to higher natural gas prices. While coal will rise to approximately 40 percent of the industry’s fuel sources, production levels are expected to decline, largely due to reduced exports. Click here for more information.
Delaware Coop Agrees to Purchase Power from LFG Project
Posted on May 9, 2013 in Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Delaware Coop Agrees to Purchase Power from LFG Project
Delaware Electric Cooperative (DEC) has entered into an agreement to purchase 2 MW of power produced at the Delaware Solid Waste Authority’s landfill in Sandtown, Delaware. This is the first time that DEC will purchase energy directly from a landfill gas project. The landfill gas project at the site is operated by Ameresco, which will expand the project by adding two new...
Coop Building Peaking Stations in North Dakota
Posted on May 6, 2013 in Grid & Infrastructure, Land Use, Project Development | Comments Off on Coop Building Peaking Stations in North Dakota
Basin Electric Power Cooperative (Basin Electric), with headquarters in Bismarck, North Dakota, is building two new 45-MW, natural gas-fired peaking stations to help meet the increased demand for electricity. The Pioneer Generation Station, which is being built about 15 miles northwest of Williston, is scheduled for commercial operation in June. The Lonesome Creek Station, which is...
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