Coal
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O&M
New Technology Improves Refractory Maintenance and Shutdown Planning
Power plants require regular maintenance outages to stay in top condition, but shutdown periods can be stressful. New tools are available that can save time, reduce labor costs, and improve safety. The
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Water
Types of Filtration Systems Used for Wastewater Applications
The liquid filtration process is an important step in various applications that reuse water within systems. This article provides details on the types of filtration systems available and the benefits of each
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News
ELECTRIC POWER Conference Set for Denver
POWER magazine will host its 22nd annual ELECTRIC POWER Conference & Exhibition April 14–17, 2020, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. ELECTRIC POWER is the premier conference and
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Press Releases
General Assembly Clears the Way for Virginia’s Participation In the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
RICHMOND, Virginia (Feb. 27, 2020) – After a late-night vote, Virginia will soon become the first southern state to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a carbon-cutting program for power plants that that will also direct more than $100 million annually to programs that will benefit all Virginians, particularly struggling families. The House of […]
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Coal
Charah Solutions Awarded Large-Scale Ash Marketing and Landfill Operations Contract by Entergy Utility Companies for Plants in Arkansas and Louisiana
Over 2 Million Tons of Ash from Three Entergy Plants Will Be Marketed for Beneficial Use in Concrete Industry LOUISVILLE, KY (February 25, 2020) – Charah® Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: CHRA) (the “Company”), a leading provider of environmental and maintenance services to the power generation industry, today announced that it recently was awarded a large-scale, multi-year […]
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News
The New Due Diligence: Understanding the Climate-Related Vulnerabilities of Our Infrastructure
Rich Sorkin, CEO of Jupiter Intelligence As the reality of climate change begins to soak in, enterprises, organizations and governments around the globe are trying to get a handle on the economic and social implications of rising temperatures and sea levels. One area most immediately threatened by climate change—and one that hasn’t received nearly enough […]
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News
TECO Announces $800-Million Investment in New Solar
Tampa Electric Co. (TECO) on Feb. 19 said it plans to invest about $800 million to add another 600 MW of solar power generation capacity by year-end 2023. TECO on Wednesday said the expansion will increase its solar portfolio to more than 1.25 GW of solar generation, or about 14% of its total generation mix. […]
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Fuel
ITC Probing Economic Impact of Renewable Goals, Imports to New England
Responding to a request from a Democrat-led U.S. House committee, the federal International Trade Commission (ITC) is investigating how New England’s increasing renewable targets are economically affecting the region, and what role renewable imports play in meeting those commitments. The ITC, an independent, nonpartisan and quasi-judicial federal agency that also provides fact-finding as it relates […]
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Coal
CORMETECH Announces the Success of Its Breakthrough DustBuster™ Coal SCR Catalyst
DustBuster™ SCR catalyst has proven performance in over 11,000 MW of coal-fired power units since 2016 CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In making the announcement, Mike Mattes, President & CEO of CORMETECH said, “Demand continues to be strong as utilities worldwide recognize the benefits of DustBuster™ and are looking to improve their coal-fired generation SCR performance and meet […]
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Climate change
Dominion Latest to Set Net-Zero Carbon Goal
Richmond, Virginia-based Dominion Energy has joined a growing list of power companies establishing net-zero emissions targets. The company, which has more than 7 million electricity and natural gas customers in 18 states, said it intends to reach its carbon dioxide and methane reduction goals by 2050. Under the net-zero framework, the company is committing to […]
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