After a close evaluation of the benefits and risks to ratepayers, the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has dismissed a change of control application from the Hawaiian Electric Companies (HECO) and NextEra Energy with a 2-0 decision.
In considering HECO and NextEra’s application, the PUC... Read More »
Addressing issues of space and aesthetics for potential residential solar customers, NRG Energy recently announced the completion of a community solar facility in Massachusetts that will provide clean energy to 170 homes.
“Going solar has never been easier or more affordable,” Drew Warshaw, v... Read More »
As crude oil prices begin recovering after the 2014 slump, the large gap between capital expenditure and operating cash flow that has recently been causing financial difficulties for many U.S. oil companies is beginning to show signs of narrowing.
In recent years, companies have boosted their inv... Read More »
Weighing in on the Senate’s recent decision to allow unmanned aircraft system (UAS) usage by oil and gas operators, the American Petroleum Institute’s (API) Midstream Director Robin Rorick applauded the move, citing increased safety as a strong reason for permitting UAS activity in the industry.... Read More »
Appalachian Power launched its initiative to inspect 90,000 support structures at its energy operations on Thursday.
The initiative will assess approximately 60,000 wooden power poles, 20,000 underground electrical structures and 10,000 overhead electrical lines.
"This is a proactive invest... Read More »
The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) recently approved new programs being rolled out by the Arizona Public Service Company (APS) as a part of its new targets for energy efficiency, including Smart Thermostat programs and a residential battery storage program.
“Energy storage is the Holy Gra... Read More »
Dominion Virginia Power will hold two job fairs this summer, on July 22 and August 24, in an effort to hire 800 local Virginia workers for the construction of three new solar energy facilities in the state.
The facilities will be located in Isle of Wight, Louisa and Powhatan counties. The Tucker... Read More »
The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) strongly supported the recent passage of H.R. 636 to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) by Congress.
The bipartisan FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 will reauthorize the FAA through September 2017.
“With this legislation, ... Read More »
Leidos was awarded a prime contract from the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on Thursday to lead the Hawaii Energy conservation and efficiency program - an effort to achieve a 100 percent renewable energy portfolio by 2045.
The single-award, prime contract has a base period of three yea... Read More »
Plans are underway for major additions to U.S. hydroelectric generating capacity in 2016 - not from new construction projects, but from the conversion of non-powered dams (NPDs) to electricity-generating dams.
The expected total power generation from NPD conversions in 2016 is approximately 320 m... Read More »