The Kerry-Graham-Lieberman bill is expected to be released in the coming weeks. [Ed. note: The draft legislation was released on May 12.] It is a very important step forward in…
Power
Monthly Issue | June 1, 2010
In recent months, U.S. utilities, manufacturers, and technology firms received $3.4 billion as part of the economic stimulus package. These funds have been allocated to help modernize the country's electric…
In an unusual two-option proposal that drew clashing views from green groups and power plant operators, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed regulating coal combustion ash either as a…
Less than 24 hours after the unveiling of sweeping Senate legislation to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, the Environmental Protection Agency released a final Clean Air Act rule (PDF) that…
Facing a difficult uphill slog in a sharply polarized Senate, Sens. John Kerry and Joseph Lieberman have unveiled long-awaited draft climate change and energy legislation that includes billions of dollars…
The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) reported in its January 2010 Tracking New Coal-Fired Power Plants report (PDF) that a total of 22 coal-fired units are under construction in the…
One of the primary challenges of reliably burning coal is managing the corrosion experienced by the furnace heat transfer surfaces. Fireside corrosion remains a leading cause of failure in superheater…
When coals with high moisture content are burned in a utility boiler, several percent of the fuel heat input is used to evaporate fuel moisture. This results in a higher…
I recently had the privilege of moderating the Power Industry Executive Roundtable, part of the annual ELECTRIC POWER Conference & Exhibition opening ceremonies. Last year the panel included Michael Morris…