Generation
Power prices remain low as many nuclear units refuel
Signs of the autumn shoulder season are abundant in the power industry as spot electric prices remain low and many nuclear units undergo scheduled outages. […]
Month: September 2013
Industry News
SNC-Lavalin initiates process to sell an equity stake in Altalink
Montreal | September 30, 2013 SNC-Lavalin Inc. (TSX: SNC) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the Company to initiate a process to sell an equity stake in AltaLink, Alberta’s largest regulated electricity transmission […]
Generation
BC Hydro dedicates new 1-MW battery storage project
Canadian officials said Sept. 27 that BC Hydro has completed an innovative, 1-MW battery storage project. […]
Industry News
Current Power Reactor Status Report for Sept. 30, 2013
Reactor units listed with generating percentage. […]
Generation
Pennsylvania DEP plans hearing on Penn State coal-to-gas switch
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will hold a public meeting and hearing on Oct. 30 on a proposed Air Quality plan approval for Penn State University’s conversion of its West Campus Steam Plant from coal-fired boilers to natural gas. […]
Industry News
Fla. Nuclear Cost Recovery Commission Conference Set Tuesday
Meeting to determine the 2014 nuclear cost recovery amounts for Duke Energy Florida, Inc. (DEF) and Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) nuclear power plant projects. […]
Generation
Calpine argues for expanded Mankato gas plant in Minnesota
An expanded Mankato Energy Center is an ideal resource addition for Northern States Power as part of its request for proposals for new power supplies, said Calpine’s Todd Thornton. […]
Industry News
EIA Energy Price Snapshot Sept. 30, 2013
Houston had the highest reported spot power price at $45.50/MWh. […]
Industry News
Xcel Energy earnings call planned Oct. 24
The call will begin at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. […]
Generation
Xcel’s Minnesota unit outlines latest resource needs
The Midcontinent ISO capacity situation is in “flux” and some new estimates create doubts about what generating capacity Northern States Power will need in the 2007-2019 timeframe, said official James Alders. […]