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Today's Top Stories
1. Report: Mandatory markets not necessary for new generation
2. EU smart meter activity to drive clean tech
3. NW's largest solar plant 50% complete
4. EPRI, IAEA to promote nuclear safety
5. NY utilities standardize crew callout Also Noted: Spotlight On... UN energy initiative 1-year later
California's renewable energy policy; congressional waste-to-energy and much more... FERC defending utilities against market manipulation
After much prodding by California utilities, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Thursday launched a formal investigation into accusations that investment bank JP Morgan presented the California Independent System Operator with misleading or incomplete information about the state's energy market. Feature Obama eyes cybersecurity order
In the aftermath of the failed attempt to pass federal cyber security legislation through Congress last month, the White House is preparing to issue an Executive Order to help protect the country's critical infrastructure from dangerous attacks. Feature Retailers harness renewable energy
Harnessing renewable energy sources is a huge part of energy efficiency, and as energy costs constantly rising, the importance of sustainability is going to remain dominant in the industry. Many utilities are embracing these sources and doing their part to invest in renewable energy and offer it to their customers. But utilities aren't the only ones who can make a difference, as large national retailers across the U.S. have started committing themselves to renewable energy and establishing "green" business practices.Slideshow News From Across the Energy Industry:
1. FERC to create cyber security office
2. Know thy (low income) customer
3. Silver Spring load control tech needs no AMI
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Today's Top News 1. Report: Mandatory markets not necessary for new generation
The American Public Power Association (APPA), National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) and the New York Association of Public Power (NYAPP) have released the results of a study into the capacity market operated by the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO). The study provides a comprehensive review of electricity generation built in New York between 2000 and 2012, and new generation construction planned through 2016. The research found numerous drivers of new generation outside of the NYISO capacity market, including utility obligations to serve, reliability standards, renewable portfolio requirements and environmental regulations, concluding that the success of new generation has been achieved without a mandatory forward market such as PJM and ISO New England. In contrast to the mandatory capacity markets, the NY ISO operates a voluntary capacity market that the study finds "provided a workable complement to the bilateral market, utility-owned supply, and NYSERDA and federal tax-supported renewable resources." NYAPP calls the study "a welcome addition to the discussion in New York about whether to fundamentally change how utilities are able to meet the power supply needs of consumers." For more:
- see the report Read more about: National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
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2. EU smart meter activity to drive clean tech
Smart meter deployments across Europe are driving new technical and market innovations that will have far-reaching effects, according to Pike Research. Most European countries see the clean technology market as one of the key areas for future growth and are making the case for smart meter deployments to create local jobs, Pike Research reveals. Deployment of smart meters across Europe will remain steady with the most intensive activity between 2015 and 2019. By 2020, nearly 90 percent of installed electricity meters in Western Europe will be "smart". "However, as European utilities move closer to large-scale rollouts, it is inevitable that there will be growing debates over the precise benefits of smart meters, the cost of deployments, and privacy and security issues," said Eric Woods, Pike's research director. He added that, "The task facing governments, regulators, utilities, and suppliers is to demonstrate the advantages of smart metering to consumers, as well as their contribution to meeting energy-efficiency targets and improving energy security." For more:
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European smart meter market to see five-fold growth Read more about: Pike Research
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3. NW's largest solar plant 50% complete
Smart Energy Capital, BELECTRIC and Obsidian Finance are halfway to their goal of building the largest solar power plant in the Northwest. The 5.7 MW "Outback Solar" PV project – made possible by a $5 million incentive from the Energy Trust of Oregon, along with tax credits from the Oregon Department of Energy – will be the first to utilize the Bonneville Power Administration's transmission system. Outback is located in a high desert area that gets sun most of the year. The single-axis tracking ground mount solar array will utilize approximately 20,000 polycrystalline modules and is expected to produce approximately 10 million kWh of zero-emission electricity annually. Once operational, Portland General Electric will purchase all of the output under a 25-year power purchase agreement. For more:
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Portland General Electric completes nation's largest solar highway Read more about: Smart Energy Capital
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4. EPRI, IAEA to promote nuclear safety
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have entered into a three-year agreement with the goal of strengthening plant operations and promoting the safe launch of new nuclear generating stations. "Continued interest in and growth of commercial nuclear power around the world highlights the importance of coordinated global engagement on issues related to safe, reliable nuclear plant operation and management," said Neil Wilmshurst, EPRI Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer. "Our collaboration with IAEA will facilitate the transfer of knowledge and research results to a broader set of stakeholders, supporting operational and safety improvements across the global nuclear industry, particularly in countries new to nuclear power." The partnership will facilitate joint workshops and training seminars, and the publication of joint reports and guidelines. For more:
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Global public sentiment still "vehemently anti-nuclear" Read more about: nuclear research agreement, Neil Wilmshurst
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5. NY utilities standardize crew callout
New York has become the first state to standardize the automated callout software used by its electric utilities. New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG), Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E), and Central Maine Power Company (CMP) have all implemented the ARCOS Suite to speed the crew callout process for gas and electric services, making ARCOS the callout system of record for all electric utilities in the State of New York and half of Maine. Since its deployment, the software has been used for 11,574 callouts among the utilities and has reduced response time by more than 90 percent. For more:
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Outage automation elusive for many utilities
Utilities can issue SOS for storm response Read more about: ARCOS automated crew callout software
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Also Noted SPOTLIGHT ON... UN energy initiative 1-year later The year-old United Nations Sustainable Energy for All initiative is today being hailed for its success. More than 60 developing countries are currently involved and governments, multi-lateral development banks and international organizations have collectively invested more than $50 billion. Article Quick news from around the Web >What has policy done for renewable energy in California? Article
>Congressional waste-to-energy program gets positive grades. Article
>Asian energy boom a threat to Montana ranches. Article
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