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Friday, December 27, 2013

Power Engineering ELetter Update 12/27


COAL-GEN 2014 call for abstracts
The deadline to submit abstracts for COAL-GEN 2014 is just around the corner. You have until Jan. 3 to submit an abstract under three tracks (Emissions Control; New Plants: Design & Construction; and Plant Management & Operation). COAL-GEN is scheduled for Aug. 20-22 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Duke Energy implodes H.F. Lee coal-fired power plant smokestacks
Duke Energy Progress' completed the first of two implosions at the retired H.F. Lee Steam Plant last week.
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NRC cites SCE for failing to check design of steam generators at San Onofre nuclear plant
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has cited Southern California Edison for failing to properly check the design of faulty replacement steam generators that disabled the San Onofre nuclear plant.
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SDG&E sued by Montana wind farm operator
NaturEner sued San Diego Gas & Electric for breaching contracts to invest in the Rim Rock wind farm.
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EIA: Most new residential solar PV projects in California program not owned by homeowners
More than two-thirds of residential installations in the California Solar Initiative program were third-party owned in 2012 and 2013.
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The Week's Most Read Articles
NV Energy merger with MidAmerican Energy completed
MidAmerican Energy Holdings closed its merger with NV Energy on Dec. 19 after receiving final approvals from state and federal authorities.
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Study: Coal plants can be part of a cleaner energy system
A new study shows that coal generation plants can be modified to fit within the new power sector and be a part of a cleaner energy system.
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Siemens receives $400M order for natural gas-fired power units
Siemens (NYSE: SI) received a $400 million order for two combined-cycle natural gas-fired units to be installed at an 829-MW power plant project in Pennsylvania.
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U.S. utilities see decrease in electricity sales
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) released a report showing U.S. electricity sales, including retail sales and onsite use of power at utility-scale generators, have declined in the past four out of five years.
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Industry Trends
Henry Hub Average Natural Gas Spot Prices
The Henry Hub is the pricing point for natural gas futures contracts. Here's a look at how prices have changed up to December 18, 2013.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas' Economic Indicators
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas offers a glimpse into how the markets are doing domestically and internationally.
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Top 6 places to look for energy losses in commercial buildings
Small, consistent changes can make a big difference in the profitability of any facility. Find problems fast, fix them, and win by realizing the cost savings.
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Vibration monitoring of pumps
This white paper discusses vibration monitoring of pumps including failure modes, what should be monitored, and data analysis.
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