James River Experiments Related to Coal Plant Approved
Posted on Apr 27, 2011 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on James River Experiments Related to Coal Plant Approved
The Virginia Marine Resources Commission approved experiments in the James River in connection with a proposed $6 billion coal-fired power plant in Surry County according to the Virginian-Pilot.
Cobb EMC Credits Customers
Posted on Apr 26, 2011 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Cobb EMC Credits Customers
Cobb EMC will grant credits to its customers beginning in May because wholesale power costs have been less than anticipated by Cobb EMC’s latest wholesale power adjustment decrease. The May credits are the first part of a $14.5 million rebate to the Cobb EMC membership. About $4.5 million more in credits will be dispersed for the same reason later in the summer. Details on...
Power Cooperative Named Wind Cooperative of the Year
Posted on Apr 13, 2011 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Power Cooperative Named Wind Cooperative of the Year
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced that Minnkota Power Cooperative has received the 2010 Wind Cooperative of the Year Award. See the DOE press release for more on the award.
FEMA Grants Funds to Coops to Protect Against Future Transmission Outages
Posted on Mar 25, 2011 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on FEMA Grants Funds to Coops to Protect Against Future Transmission Outages
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded Iowa more than $23.6 million to help two rural electric cooperatives upgrade transmission lines to lessen damage from future disasters. Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative, which serves customers throughout western Iowa, will be awarded $20.7 million to retrofit 151 miles of distribution lines, and Southwest Iowa Rural Electric...
Idaho Renewable Rate Debates
Posted on Mar 24, 2011 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Idaho Renewable Rate Debates
Idaho developers and utilities are at odds over the application of the Public Utility Regulatory Policy Act (PURPA) to mandate renewable energy rates. Kootenai Electric Cooperative, a small cooperative in Hayden, Idaho, is developing a landfill gas project with Kootenai County. However, Avista Corp., the Spokane, Washington-based utility, has rejected the price Kootenai...
Bill Proposed for a More Transparent Coop
Posted on Mar 23, 2011 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Bill Proposed for a More Transparent Coop
Texas state Senator Troy Fraser filed legislation in the 82nd Legislature on Friday that would require more openness from electric cooperatives. This move, believed to be aimed at Pedernales Electric Cooperative, would require more transparency for coops in the form of more open meetings, open records and open elections. The bill, as written, would only affect coops with...
Santee Cooper Seeks Sale of Nuclear Capacity
Posted on Mar 22, 2011 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Santee Cooper Seeks Sale of Nuclear Capacity
Faced with the need to reevaluate its future electricity needs after Central Electric Power Cooperative said that it will reduce its power purchases by 1,000 megawatts beginning in 2013, Santee Cooper, South Carolina’s state-owned utility, is negotiating the sale of 5 to 10 percent of its portion of capacity from its new nuclear facilities near Jenkinsville to a utility out...
CEO of Basin Announces Retirement
Posted on Mar 21, 2011 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on CEO of Basin Announces Retirement
Ron Harper, the head of Basin Electric Power Cooperative, announced to his staff this week that he will retire at the end of this year. Harper has been Basin’s chief executive officer and general manager since 2000. He shares his thoughts on the decision, as well as the growth and progress made by Basin in an article by the Bismarck Tribune.
Bluebonnet Inks Power Purchase Deal with CPS Energy
Posted on Mar 10, 2011 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Bluebonnet Inks Power Purchase Deal with CPS Energy
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative entered into a five-year contract to purchase 10 percent of its electricity from CPS Energy, saving an estimated $2.6 million per year. Brenham Banner Press has additional details.
East Kentucky’s Cancellation of Coal-Fired Plant Approved by PSC
Posted on Mar 1, 2011 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on East Kentucky’s Cancellation of Coal-Fired Plant Approved by PSC
Facing heavy opposition from environmental groups, East Kentucky announced its plan to abandon its efforts to build a coal-fired plant last November. Today, the Kentucky Public Service Commission approved the co-op’s plan to recover part of the $157 million in stranded costs through rate increases. The Lexington Herald-Leader has the story.
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