Cupertino Electric Completes Two Utility-Scale Solar Projects for PG&E to Help Meet California Renewable Generation Goals

HURON, Calif., Jun 19, 2013 -- BUSINESS WIRE - The Energy Alternatives Division of Cupertino Electric, Inc. more...
Filed under: Solar

Hundreds of jobs might be on tap at GE

Jun 19 - Wayne Faulkner Star-News, Wilmington, N.C. - The head of Wilmington-based GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy said Wednesday that the company's efforts at laser enrichment of uranium could lead to "more than hundreds" of jobs. more...
Filed under: Nuclear

Investor lifts Cape Wind's sails

Jun 19 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Patrick Cassidy Cape Cod Times, Hyannis, Mass. - A Danish pension fund plans to kick in $200 million to help pay for Cape Wind, edging the $2.6 billion project closer to being fully financed. more...
Filed under: Wind

U.S. researchers create 'green' battery using wood

COLLEGE PARK, Md., Jun 19, 2013 -- UPI - University of Maryland scientists say they've developed an environmentally friendly battery that uses wood as its backbone. more...
Filed under: Energy Storage

PG&E Names Dick Kelly to Boards of Directors

SAN FRANCISCO, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire - PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) today announced the election of Dick Kelly, retired Chairman and CEO of Xcel Energy, to its Board of Directors and to the Board of Directors of its subsidiary, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), effective today. more...
Filed under: Business & Corporate

Fitch Affirms Orlando Utilities Commission Series 2011A Bonds at 'F1+'

NEW YORK, Jun 19, 2013 -- BUSINESS WIRE - Fitch Ratings has affirmed the short-term rating on the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) $98.36 million utility system revenue bonds series 2011A at 'F1+'. more...
Filed under: Business & Corporate
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Posted By: Ferdinand E. Banks
On: June 20, 2013
Let me put it as follows: shale gas will likely turn out to be a valuable resource for many countries, but on the basis of present evidence, not as valuable more...
Filed under: Fossil & Biomass
Posted By: Mike Wootton
On: June 19, 2013
The Philippines introduced a Renewable Energy Law in 2008. As yet 5 years later the regulatory structure necessary to support the law is not yet fully in place. In 2010 more...
Filed under: International
Posted By: Kristopher Settle
On: June 18, 2013
One of the biggest concerns with many forms of renewable energy is their inability to store active energy during times when the sun isn't out, or when the wind isn't more...
Filed under: Energy Storage
Posted By: Sarah Battaglia
On: June 17, 2013
So you have decided to enroll your facility in a demand response program. You understand that your organization will be protecting the electric grid from blackouts and brownouts during times more...
Filed under: Demand Response
Posted By: Thomas Caulen
On: June 17, 2013
Lenders offer different types of mortgages. The lenders determine the interest rates and amount of money to be loaned to borrowers. Many factors determine the amount of money that a more...
Filed under: Environmental, Emissions & Carbon Management
 
 
 

Securing the Grid

Thursday Jun 20, 2013 - 12:00 PM Eastern - Virtual Event

Grid threats increase daily - from foreign foes, terrorists, criminals and hackers. Utilities are tasked with guarding against a rising tide of potentially disruptive intrusions into their power grid and electronic networks. What will it take to keep the power system secure - who will orchestrate the effort, what will it cost and who pays? more...

Power On: Utilizing Smart Meters to Improve Outage Management at DTE Energy

Wednesday Jun 26, 2013 - 1:00 PM Eastern - VIrtual Event

This webcast will feature Patricia Armbruster, Principal Process Management Facilitator in Distribution Operations at DTE Energy, who will share her experience and insights into improving outage response with smart grid technology. more...

Energizing Utility IT Resource Capacity Management.

Thursday Jun 27, 2013 - 1:00 PM Eastern - Online

Energizing Utility IT Resource Capacity Management. Your Service Delivery Assurance! Let Your ROI Soar as You Optimize Your Virtualized and Cloud Environments Through a Proven Business and Service Aligned Process. more...

Unlocking the data scientist mystery

Tuesday Jul 9, 2013 - 12:00 PM Eastern - Virtual Event

As a preview for Utility Analytics Week's data scientist panel session, H. Christine Richards will speak with one of the panel participants to unlock the secrets of the mysterious data scientist and the role they play in utility analytics. more...

The Foundation Meets The Vision: A Discussion with an Analytics Pioneer

Tuesday Jul 16, 2013 - 12:00 PM Eastern - Virtual Event

As the key player in the build-up of OGE's analytics infrastructure, Paul Dick is truly one of the analytics market's pioneers. Now as an executive with analytics leader SAS, Mike takes a moment to catch up with Paul to reflect on the "Why" and "How" of utility analytics' role in changing how utilities operate. more...

Data Informed's Marketing Analytics and Customer Engagement

Monday Jun 24, 2013 - Tuesday Jun 25, 2013 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - USA

Data Informed´s Marketing Analytics and Customer Engagement provides marketing, sales, and customer support managers with the information they need to create an effective data-driven customer strategy. more...

UtiliNet Europe 2013

Tuesday Jul 2, 2013 - Friday Jul 5, 2013 - Brussels

Managing the Migration to IP/Ethernet to Facilitate the Smart Grid 2-5 July 2013 – Le Plaza Brussels, Belgium 2-Day Conference: Wednesday 3rd & Thursday 4th July 2013 Pre-Conference Fundamentals of IP/Ethernet Workshop: Tuesday 2nd July 2013 Post-Conference Security Seminar: Friday 5th July 2013 more...

Intersolar North America

Monday Jul 8, 2013 - Thursday Jul 11, 2013 - San Francisco, California - USA

With over 3,100 exhibitors and 100,000 visitors spanning four continents, Intersolar is the world's leading exhibition series for the solar industry. more...

National Town Meeting on Demand Response and Smart Grid

Tuesday Jul 9, 2013 - Thursday Jul 11, 2013 - Washington, District of Columbia - USA

The National Town Meeting on Demand Response and Smart Grid™ is the premier event in the US focused on the business and policy aspects of demand response and its enabling technologies and applications. It is unique in that it devotes an entire day to roundtable discussions featuring experts in demand response and smart grid, who discuss with each other and with the audience the latest trends, issues, and business developments. more...

Business Continuity & Organizational Resilence for Utilities

Tuesday Jul 16, 2013 - Thursday Jul 18, 2013 - Atlanta, Illinois - United States

Business Continuity & Organizational Resilience for Utilities Embarking on a Holistic Approach to Business Resiliency and Disaster Recovery Through Utmost Contingency Planning and Execution 17-18 Jul 2013 Atlanta, GA - Venue to be Confirmed, United States of America more...

Electric Utility Ratemaking

Tuesday Jul 16, 2013 - Thursday Jul 18, 2013 - Atlanta, GA - Untied States

The Electric Utility Ratemaking Conference, July 16-18, 2013 in Atlanta, GA, will enable attendees to manage cost and revenue with transparency. Gain an understanding of when and how to implement a variety of solutions such as time of use rates, real-time pricing, straight fixed variable rate design, and options that address the needs of a society that is becoming mor4e and more energy conscious. Share best practices for top utilities across the country known for successful rate tailoring and implementation. more...

 
 
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eGallon Not What it Appears to Be

By Holbert Janson - Last week the Department of Energy released a new concept on the world they call the eGallon.  On its surface more...
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Today's Energy Market Analysis - 19-06-2013

By Dan Birkett - Today's energy price report has been published looking at the latest gas, power and oil prices and the different factors more...

Solar Street Lights Project on Marshall Islands

By Annie Kang - Solar Street Lights Lighting Up Elementary School on Marshall Islands Recently, Greenshine had the chance to work with Rairok elementary more...
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Dealing with the Bad Guys - Keeping the Power Humming

By Martin Rosenberg - Grid threats increase daily - from foreign foes, terrorists, criminals and hackers. Utilities are tasked with guarding against a rising more...
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The Black Swan Blog: Dam Conversion and Hydro-Kinetics - 25 GW of potential to be tapped

By Davis Swan - In a recent blog I discussed the possible use of modernized water wheels to generate electricity. I received some feedback more...
 

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