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Friday, February 14, 2014

Power Engineering Newsletter 2/14


Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System, world’s largest CSP project, now online
The Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System held its dedication Thursday in celebration of reaching commercial operation, delivering solar electricity to California’s power grid.
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Judge grants AG's request to intervene in EPA lawsuit
On Wednesday a federal judge granted Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt’s request to intervene in a lawsuit between the EPA andan environmental group.
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Video: DOE says CCS technologies may increase wholesale electricity costs
On Tuesday, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on the Department of Energy’s (DOE) clean coal programs.
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Section 316(b) to be finalized in April, EPA says
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said it will finalize the cooling water intake rule by April 17, 2014, the sixth extension to finalize the rule.
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FirstEnergy sells 11 hydropower plants for $395M
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) completed the sale of 11 hydropower stations to Harbor Hydro Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of LS Power Equity Partners II LP, for $395 million.
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The Week's Most Read Articles
Exelon says it will close nuclear plants to save money
Exelon (NYSE: EXC) announced it would close its nuclear power plants if they are not profitable.
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A report on Combined Cycle Projects in North America
Combined cycle power plants are highly efficient, allowing power producers to ring much more power from the same amount of natural gas.
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Brayton Point will close in 2017
In a final decision from plant owners, EquiPower Resources, said the Brayton Point coal-fired power plant will close on June 1, 2017.
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Ash release at Dan River Steam Station due to pipe break
A storm water pipe broke beneath an ash basin at the retired Dan River Steam Station in Eden, N.C., causing a release of ash basin water and ash into the Dan River.
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Sierra Club: EPA failed to enforce Clean Air Act
The Sierra Club delivered a notice of intent to file a legal challenge against the EPA, saying it failed to enforce the sulfur pollution components of the Clean Air Act.
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More Headlines
LA utility to upgrade Scattergood Generating Station
Majority of US power plants use recirculating cooling systems
Alabama Power names new president, CEO
Southern Company announces management changes
ET Solar to provide modules for NC projects
JCP&L to invest $250M in 2014 for infrastructure upgrades
Two solar photovoltaic power projects completed in Georgia
Two solar photovoltaic power projects completed in Georgia
IAEA approves US nuclear regulatory framework
Deepwater Wind, Alstom sign turbine agreements for offshore wind farm
Rising natural gas prices to increase use of coal, renewables in 2014
Alliant Energy announces executive management changes
ANGA names new exec. VP of government affairs
Fire contained inside natural gas-fired turbine
EEI, NRDC sign agreement to encourage power grid enhancement
Patriot Coal spills waste into West Virginia creek
Washington considers new nuclear power projects
Bill Gates' investment Optim Energy files Chapter 11
First Wind secures $206mn financing for wind power project
AMEC to buy Foster Wheeler for $3.3bn
BGE leader FeFontes to retire, replacements named
Consumers Energy picks AMEC to decommission coal-fired power plants
Donald Trump loses Scottish wind farm appeal
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 Feb. 6, 2014.
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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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