Energy Commission Licenses Abengoa Mojave Solar Project

The California Energy Commission today approved the construction of the Abengoa Mojave Solar Project, the second solar thermal project to be licensed in California in as many weeks. more...

Surry coal plant delayed 18-24 months

Old Dominion Electric Cooperative announced Wednesday an 18 to 24 month delay building what would be Virginia's largest coal-fired power plant. more...

Commission Approves Transmission Line To NYC

The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today approved the New York portion of an approximately seven mile 345 kV transmission line from New Jersey to midtown Manhattan. more...

PGE's Largest Renewable Energy Project Complete

Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) today announced the final phase of its Biglow Canyon Wind Farm is complete, and all 217 turbines of the project are available to generate power for PGE customers. more...

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Communicating Smart Meter Value

Sep 9, 2010 - 2010-01-01 12:00:00 - Your City

If you are involved in Management or Customer Service and are responsible for communicating the value of smart meters to your utility customers, you don’t want to miss this online discussion - Communicating Smart Meter Value.  more...

Social Media: The new frontier in recruiting, communications and marketing

Sep 13, 2010 - 2010-01-01 12:00:00 - Your City

Join social media mavens Matthew Burks and Amanda Shewmake as they provide an insider's perspective on how HR, communications and marketing professionals in energy companies can harness the power of social media to be more effective and productive. more...

Eliminating Obstacles and Delivering the Benefits of the Smart Grid - IBM's Optimized Energy Value Chain (OEVC)

Sep 14, 2010 - 2010-01-01 12:00:00 - Your City

The convergence of power and information technologies in the smart grid has created opportunities for finer grained and broader controls of energy flows. These opportunities can improve electric service in multiple dimensions: lower cost, greater reliability, greater customer satisfaction, and so forth. But because they cut across traditional utility domains, implementing effective solutions can be challenging. more...

Achieving Operational Excellence - What to Consider Before Implementing or Upgrading Your Distribution Management Solutions

Sep 16, 2010 - 2010-01-01 12:00:00 - Your City

Significant cost over runs. Changing business requirements. A well thought out plan is essential. Attend this free webcast discussion to hear inside hear three experts in utility operations discuss what utilities need to evaluate when they are considering upgrading or implementing a distribution management solution. more...

Outsmarting the Smart Grid — IT, Security and Communication Infrastructure Challenges & Opportunities for Utilities

Sep 21, 2010 - 2010-01-01 12:00:00 - Your City

The smart grid is shifting the playing field for utilities. And when the game changes, it pays to be prepared. A nimble solutions partner can help you design the solutions that keep operations on track, even as new challenges come into view.   Join the "Outsmarting the Smart Grid" webcast to gain insight into IT, cyber and physical security and communication solutions for the utility industry. more...

Offshore Wind Energy in North America's Great Lakes Conference

Sep 9, 2010 - Sep 10, 2010 - Toronto

Two day conference that tackles the most important challenges. A blend of European knowledge from the companies who have been installing offshore wind turbines for the last decade alongside local state governing bodies and leading project developers. Permitting, securing long term finance, mitigating execution risk, ensure a robust supply chain. more...

Autovation 2010

Sep 12, 2010 - Sep 15, 2010 - Austin, TX - USA

Autovation 2010 is a not-to-miss educational forum that will attract utility executives from around the world looking for new ways to optimize their operations through automation technologies. more...

Global Sustainable Bioenergy North American Convention

Sep 14, 2010 - Sep 16, 2010 - Minneapolis, MN - USA

The North American convention provides a remarkable opportunity to play a part in guiding renewable energy policy for the 21st century. Attendees will create a resolution that, along with similar resolutions already drafted on four other continents, will help set the course for bioenergy research and application for decades to come. We will be in a position to take advantage of all of the knowledge and insights gleaned from statements ratified for Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe. more...

GridWise Global Forum

Sep 21, 2010 - Sep 23, 2010 - Washington, DC - USA

Hosted by the GridWise(R) Alliance and the U.S. Department of Energy, the GridWise Global Forum will convene thought leaders from the highest levels of government, business, NGOS, and academia from around the world to discuss the ultimate enabling potential of a modernized electric system to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time: energy sustainability, energy independence, global security, and prosperity for all. The Forum will provide a collaborative education program showcasing high-level panels presenting perspectives from around the globe. In addition, the Forum will provide networking opportunities with thought leaders, pioneers, and international dignitaries. more...

Southeastern Distribution Apparatus School & Conference

Sep 27, 2010 - Sep 30, 2010 - Auburn, Alabama - USA

The Southeastern Distribution Apparatus School & Conference provides a great educational opportunity for utility technicians, engineers and managers. Class topics range from Principles and Applications of Distribution System Apparatus to more advanced topics such as SCADA, Communications and Emerging Technologies. Keynote Speaker: Charles Newton, Newton-Evans Research Company. more...

Independent Energy Human Resources Association 22nd Annual Conference

Oct 6, 2010 - Oct 8, 2010 - Chicago, IL - USA

If you are a Human Resources Professional working in the Independent Energy Industry and if you only attend one HUMAN RESOURCES meeting this year, it should be the IEHRA Annual Conference in Chicago, October 6 - 8, 2010. more...

2010 Itron Users' Conference

Oct 17, 2010 - Oct 19, 2010 - ChampionsGate, FL - USA

On October 17-19, 2010, utility representatives from around the globe will gather in Florida for a chance to discover the world of possibilities driving the efficient delivery of energy and water at the 2010 Itron Users Conference. more...

GridWeek

Oct 18, 2010 - Oct 21, 2010 - Washington, DC - USA

Recognized by industry leaders as the most important annual gathering for Smart Grid, GridWeek is the only annual gathering that brings together the complete diversity of Smart Grid stakeholders. With new and powerful partnerships with the most influential and prominent industry groups, GridWeek provides the opportunity for organizations and businesses focused on Smart Grid to hold meetings, participate in collaborative sessions, and learn from leading experts on Smart Grid. Now in its fourth year, GridWeek 2010 is again set to define the thought leadership of Smart Grid, from policy to industry changes and key issues. more...

1. Intro to Nat Gas Trading & Hedging 2. Option Applications in Energy

Sep 20, 2010 - Sep 23, 2010 - Houston, TX - USA

Introduction to Natural Gas Trading & Hedging - This program provides a comprehensive understanding of the structures that underlie Natural Gas trading. Beyond Essentials: Option Applications in Energy - This course provides a solid practical and conceptual (non-quantitative) understanding of more sophisticated option concepts as they apply specifically to the energy business. more...

Electric Business Understanding Seminar

Sep 20, 2010 - Sep 21, 2010 - Houston, TX - USA

Electric Business Understanding provides a comprehensive overview of the electric industry. Position yourself for career advancement by gaining a solid understanding of how the electric business works including key physical, market, and regulatory aspects and how market participants navigate this complex business to achieve success. See event website for additional dates and locations. more...

Electric Market Dynamics Seminar

Sep 22, 2010 - Sep 23, 2010 - Houston, TX - USA

Electric Market Dynamics offers participants an in-depth understanding of North American electric markets and how they function. Enhance your career by furthering your knowledge of market structures, pricing mechanisms, services offered in markets, and how various participants use the markets to manage risk and enhance opportunity. See event website for additional dates and locations. more...

Gas and Electric Business Understanding Seminar

Oct 5, 2010 - Oct 6, 2010 - Los Angeles, CA - USA

Gas and Electric Business Understanding provides a comprehensive overview of the natural gas and electric industries. Position yourself for career success by gaining a solid understanding of how each business works, including key physical, market and regulatory aspects, as well as who the players are and the strategies they pursue. See event website for additional dates and locations. more...

 
 

Canadian Bank Promotes Green Economy

Blogger Photo By Austin Brentley - TD Canada Trust is doing what it can for Canada's green economy.  The bank recently commissioned a poll of Canadian more...

Throwing Away Taxpayer Money

By Mark Wooldridge - New Recovery Act Funding Boosts Industrial Carbon Capture and Storage Research and Development - U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today more...

Nuclear Power

By Alok Misra - Completely Wrong About Nuclear Energy - When the subject was oil, my students at the Asian Institute of Technology (Bangkok) more...

Combining Green Energy Policies with Employment

Blogger Photo By Austin Brentley - Mayoral candidate, George Smitherman, unveiled his ambitious green energy program for Toronto while on a visit to York School at more...

Maryland Commission Ties Success of BG&E’s Smart Grid Initiative to Customer Education

Blogger Photo By Jan Fox - The Maryland Public Services Commission may have blessed BG&E’s smart grid project, but not without sending a strong message about more...

Green Jobs Coming to Northern Ontario

Blogger Photo By Austin Brentley - On August 26, Ontario Energy Minister, Brad Duguid, spoke about creating green jobs in Northern Ontario while visiting the site more...
 

The Great Mexicali Energy and Shipping Canal

By Roger Arnold -
In September 2008, EnergyPulse published an article by Harry Valentine on "The Potential for Seasonal Energy Storage" 1. One of the possibilities for very large-scale pumped hydroelectric storage that Harry more...
Filed under: Energy Storage

Micro Grids -- Optimizing Gas Fired Distributed Generation

By Peter Noland -
There appears now to be almost universal concurrence on a future where distributed generation (DG) assets including solar PV, solar thermal, fuel cells and other forms of on-site power generation more...
Filed under: Distributed & Cogeneration

Management In Real Life: Renewing the Organization

By Kevin Herring -
To innovate means to renew or make new. Ironically, leaders of stale company cultures are typically the ones holding the bullhorns at company picnics giving the same canned pep talks more...
Filed under: Human Resourcess

Completely Wrong About Nuclear Energy

By Ferdinand E. Banks - When the subject was oil, my students at the Asian Institute of Technology (Bangkok) were politely asked to study the situation in the United States. It told me everything I more...
Filed under: Nuclear

A Useful Thing Happened on the Way to the Smart Grid: An Agile Grid, Part 5

By Stephen Hadden -
The concept of an intelligent electric utility infrastructure or "smart grid" is attracting wide interest among utilities, consultants, regulators, and other utility stakeholders. This interest, however, is accompanied by widely more...
Filed under: Grid Operations
 
 

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