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Carbon Capture Proposed to Save New Mexico Coal Plant
The New York-based hedge fund aiming to take over New Mexico’s San Juan Generating Station (SJGS), targeted for closure by state lawmakers, wants to refit the 46-year-old, coal-fired plant to use carbon capture and sequestration…
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Power Supplies in Pacific Northwest Tighten as Deep Freeze Grips Region
Energy supplies are tight in the Pacific Northwest, a region that has been stricken with unseasonably frigid weather and is bracing for deep freezes as a mass of Arctic air descends on the region. …
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Rapid Advancements for Fast Reactors
Fast neutron reactor systems have the potential to extract 60 times more energy from uranium compared to existing thermal reactors, and they contribute to a significant reduction in the burden of radioactive
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Andrew Wheeler Confirmed as EPA Administrator
The Senate on February 28 officially confirmed Andrew Wheeler to be administrator at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on a 52–47 vote, mostly along party lines. The nomination of Wheeler, a former coal lobbyist, was controversial,…
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Energy at a Cellular Level: Battery Storage Shows Plenty of Power
Battery storage technology has moved in fits and starts, but today experts note that rapid advances make it difficult for safety standards to keep pace. Developers of storage systems are designing projects to
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DOE Chief: Nuclear Power, Clean Coal Technology Key to Reducing Emissions
U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry on February 28 said nuclear power and the use of clean coal technology are the way to combat climate change and reduce emissions from the energy sector. Perry, speaking at…
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Microturbines Useful in Commercial and Industrial Applications
Gas turbines come in a variety of sizes. While large combustion turbines seem to get the bulk of the publicity, with the likes of Siemens, GE, and Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems making the most noise
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ENGIE to Exit 20 Countries, Refine Transition Growth Strategy
Multinational power and gas giant ENGIE, which embarked on an aggressive transition toward zero-carbon three years ago, saw tempered revenue growth over 2018, owing in part to its disposal of thermal generation businesses in the…
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Combined Heat and Power: A Sleeping Giant May Be Waking
One of the oldest energy efficiency ideas—combined heat and power—is prospering in the U.S. and looks promising elsewhere as the world searches for low-cost energy by increasing efficiency while lowering
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EPA to Retain Primary NAAQS for Sulfur Dioxide
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will refrain from amending the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for sulfur dioxide (SO2), retaining a 2010 rule, which it said adequately protects public health. The agency on Feb.…
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Current Posts
POWER Notebook: Alabama Power Says Closing Coal Plant Will Cost $740 Million
Several developments worldwide impacted the power generation landscape in the past week, including more news…
Carbon Capture Proposed to Save New Mexico Coal Plant
The New York-based hedge fund aiming to take over New Mexico’s San Juan Generating Station…
Power Supplies in Pacific Northwest Tighten as Deep Freeze Grips Region
Energy supplies are tight in the Pacific Northwest, a region that has been stricken with…
Andrew Wheeler Confirmed as EPA Administrator
The Senate on February 28 officially confirmed Andrew Wheeler to be administrator at the Environmental…
DOE Chief: Nuclear Power, Clean Coal Technology Key to Reducing Emissions
U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry on February 28 said nuclear power and the use of…
THE BIG PICTURE: Japan’s Nuclear Comeback
After the Great Tohoku Earthquake and tsunami, and ensuing crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear…
Equipment Showcase: Diesel and Gas Generators
The market for mobile and smaller-scale power generation continues to grow. Commercial and industrial sites are using generators to produce their own power, often to ensure a constant flow of electricity in
How Existing Technology and Market Updates Lead to More Affordable, Reliable, Clean Power
America’s energy mix is undergoing a period of rapid change. The way we generate electricity in this country looks dramatically different than it did just a decade ago, as wind and solar have matured and
The Fallacy of Wind Power Generation
The source of energy for driving wind turbines is the wind, and in this context, it is important to remember the first law of thermodynamics, which states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only
Combined Heat and Power: A Sleeping Giant May Be Waking
One of the oldest energy efficiency ideas—combined heat and power—is prospering in the U.S. and looks promising elsewhere as the world searches for low-cost energy by increasing efficiency while lowering
Key Power Industry Conferences and Trade Shows to Think About in 2019
Conferences and exhibitions are a valuable way for power professionals to share ideas and network,…
GE Gas Turbine Blade Issue Concerns Analyst
Lead analyst Stephen Tusa lowered J.P. Morgan’s rating on GE stock after “checks on two…
Storage Bringing Change to Energy Markets
Energy industry experts speaking at the MEGA Symposium in Baltimore, Maryland, on August 21 agreed…
Trump Emissions Plan Aims to Boost Coal-Fired Power
The Trump administration has proposed an overhaul of U.S. power plant emissions rules, unveiling a…
Test Your Knowledge: Scaffold Safety
It is safe to say that every power plant in the world uses scaffolding in…
What Is Coal’s Future? [PODCAST]
The Jackson Hole Center for Global Affairs—a bipartisan think tank—will host the “Jackson Hole Global…
Coal Silo Failures Reveal the Need for NDE Inspection
In July 2016, a coal silo collapsed at an Indiana power plant. The root cause…
AEP Will Close Ohio Coal Plant Early
American Electric Power (AEP) this week confirmed it will close its coal-fired Conesville Power Plant…
Nation’s Oldest Independent Coal Producer Files Bankruptcy
Colorado-based Westmoreland Coal Co. on October 9 said it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy,…
Companies End Effort to Buy Navajo Generating Station
The companies negotiating to purchase the largest coal-fired power plant in the southwestern U.S. have…
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9 Security Resolutions for 2019 by CIS
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3 Steps to Infrastructure Security and Resiliency by CIS
November is Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month. In this blog post, we’ll look into what security and resiliency really…
