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Boulder seeks federal ruling on whether it would owe Xcel 'stranded costs'

May 17 - Erica Meltzer Daily Camera, Boulder, Colo. - Boulder filed a petition with federal regulators Friday that seeks to answer one of the large outstanding questions about how much it will cost to break away from Xcel Energy should city leaders decide to create a municipal electric utility. more...
Filed under: Policy, Regulatory & Legal

Idaho Power will invest in coal, for now

May 17 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Rocky Barker The Idaho Statesman - Idacorp CEO LaMont Keen said Thursday that Idaho Power Co. more...
Filed under: Fossil & Biomass

Salem power plant owners address rumors

May 17 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tom Dalton The Salem News, Beverly, Mass. - It's only natural that the redevelopment of a 65-acre waterfront site, a plan that includes the construction of a $800 million natural gas-fired power plant, should generate a lot of worries and rumors. more...
Filed under: Fossil & Biomass

ONZO Joins Utility Analytics Institute as Solution-Provider Member

Aurora, CO, May 17, 2013 (News Release) - The Utility Analytics Institute is pleased to announce that ONZO, a leading advanced-analytics solution provider, has recently joined the Institute - the industry's leading analytics powerhouse comprised of over 25 utility and technology-company members, who are driving analytics research, dialogue, and education for the industry. more...
Filed under: Announcements

Wind shift ahead in Lee County?

May 18 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - David Giuliani Daily Gazette, Sterling, Ill. - A third of Lee County Board members have taken a stand on the controversial proposal for a wind farm in the county's southwestern corner. more...
Filed under: Wind

Reid, Sandoval among heavy hitters going to bat for compromise NV Energy bill

May 18 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Andrew Doughman Las Vegas Sun - NV Energy's plan to shut down coal plants in Nevada moved forward today with strong support from some of Nevada's most influential politicians and business interests. more...
Filed under: Policy, Regulatory & Legal
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Let's Democratize Demand Response - Power from the People!

Posted By: Marc Tannenbaum
On: May 20, 2013
Demand Response (DR) in the Texas restructured market seems to be on verge of becoming the next big thing. Unfortunately, it has been on the verge of being the next more...
Filed under: Demand Response

The Greener Side of Online Bill Payment

Posted By: Eric Leiserson
On: May 17, 2013
Going green has become a topic of ongoing importance, with consumers increasingly seeking out businesses that employ environmentally responsible practices. Many environmental initiatives, including the delivery of renewable energy and more...
Filed under: Billing & Customer Care

Competing Views on the Permissible Scope of In-House Expert Witness Discovery at FERC: Without Guidance, FERC Litigants Face Risk and Uncertainty.

Posted By: Jason Gray
On: May 16, 2013
Attorneys' work product, mental impressions, legal theories, and conclusions generally fall within a zone of privacy and, therefore, are protected from disclosure. In addition, attorneys regularly rely on subject-matter experts more...
Filed under: Policy, Regulatory & Legal

Improving consumer sentiment for smart meters

Posted By: Arijit Mandal
On: May 15, 2013
Smart meters, once believed to be readily acceptable to regulators, utilities, and consumers, are no longer the same due to growing skepticism about smart meters for health, privacy, and security more...
Filed under: Metering

Which Countries Produce More Energy Waste Than the U.S.?...None of Them

Posted By: Sarah Battaglia
On: May 14, 2013
The United States has taken the lead yet again, but this time, we may not be so proud.  We have surpassed every nation, including China, in the category of energy more...
Filed under: Environmental, Emissions & Carbon Management
 
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Weekly Green Energy News Update

By Dan Birkett - To read our latest weekly renewable energy news round-up click here. We publish a summary of the week every Friday more...
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Today's Energy Market Analysis - 17-05-2013

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

By Tony Nocito -   Hailed as a miracle mineral because of its superior fire resistance and tensile strength, asbestos was installed abundantly into more...
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Today's Renewable Energy News - 16-05-2013

By Dan Birkett - Today's Renewable Energy news is regarding the completion of a 14MW wind farm in Lincolnshire, England Read the article [External Link] more...
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