Frost: N. American Biofuels Market Faces Challenges
Jun 26, 2008
Biofuels enjoy many inherent advantages such as regulatory, infrastructural, environmental, geopolitical and agricultural support, according to Frost & Sullivan.
DOE Seeks to Invest up to $90M in Advanced Geothermal Energy Technology, Research
Jun 26, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for up to $90 million over four years to advance the R&D and demonstration of next-generation geothermal energy technology which will harness the earth's interior heat extracted from hot water or rocks.
EPSA: FERC Briefing Confirms Importance of Both Existing, New Generation to Reliability
Jun 26, 2008
The following statement was released by Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA) President and CEO John E. Shelk after a briefing from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on the rapidly rising costs associated with existing and new power generation infrastructure:
Trilliant Uses Freescale Tech Based on IEEE 802.15.4 Protocol to Deploy Wireless Smart Grid in N. America
Jun 24, 2008
Trilliant Inc. delivered a two-way fixed wireless smart grid deployment in North America based on the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) 802.15.4 compliant media access control/physical layer (MAC/PHY) from Freescale Semiconductor.
FAQ on EU Response to High Oil Prices
Jun 23, 2008
This document contains responses from the European Union (EU) to frequently asked questions about rising oil prices.
Farm Bill Addresses Commercialization of Advanced Biofuels
Jun 23, 2008
The U.S. Congress passed a farm bill that is designed to accelerate the commercialization of advanced biofuels, including cellulosic ethanol, encourage the production of biomass crops and expand the U.S. Department of Agriculture Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Program.
DOE: Gas Prices, Oil Consumption Would Increase Without Biofuels
Jun 23, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a letter outlining perspectives on rising gas prices, biofuels, diesel fuel and food prices.
EPSA Releases Paper on Rising Costs of New Power Plants
Jun 23, 2008
In advance of a briefing on rising power plant costs expected at the June 19 meeting of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA) released an issue summary, The Rising Cost of New Power Generation Projects Argues for Greater Reliance on Competitive Markets and Procurement.
NERC Enforces Compliance with Electric Reliability Standards; Reliability Improvements Underway
Jun 23, 2008
The North American Electric Reliability Corp. (NERC) submitted the first set of violation notices in the U.S. to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for approval under Section 215 of the Federal Power Act.
AWEA: Investment in Transmission Key to Clean, Reliable U.S. Electricity Supply
Jun 23, 2008
The U.S. Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee held its first-ever hearing focused exclusively on renewable energy and transmission, inviting renewable industry, utility and government leaders to discuss ways to invest in new transmission that will tap the U.S.'s vast - but currently stranded - renewable energy resources.
NETL: Mercury-Control Program Achieves Success
Jun 23, 2008
According to the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), coal-fired power plants, municipal waste combustors and medical-waste incinerators are just some of the sources of mercury emissions that have raised environmental concern for decades.
Waste Analysis Facility Opens at Chalk River
Jun 23, 2008
The new Waste Analysis Facility (WAF) at the Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) Chalk River nuclear site was officially opened, according to Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).
DOE Approves Alaska LNG Export Application
Jun 11, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) approved an application for the continued export of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Kenai, Alaska LNG export terminal for a period of two years.
DOE Announces Effort to Advance U.S. Wind Power Manufacturing Capacity
Jun 11, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between DOE and six leading wind industry turbine manufacturers: Ge Energy, Siemens Power Generation, Vestas Wind Systems, Clipper Turbine Works, Suzlon Energy and Gamesa Corporation.
IEA: U.S. CO2 Sequestration Program Will Significantly Advance Carbon Capture, Storage
Jun 11, 2008
A panel of scientific experts from the International Energy Agency (IEA) has validated that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnerships (RCSP) and their large-scale CO2 tests are the world's most ambitious and will significantly advance carbon capture and storage (CCS) in the U.S., Canada and internationally.
EC Calls for Coordinated Response to Rising Oil Prices
Jun 11, 2008
Based on conclusions reached in a June 11 debate over ways to mitigate the effects of rising global fuel prices, the European Commission (EC) plans to develop a new energy policy communication.
EU Regulators Commit to Stronger Nuclear Safety Measures
Jun 11, 2008
Nuclear safety regulators from all 27 member states of the European Union (EU) recently reached agreement on steps to further strengthen nuclear safety,
Berkeley Lab: Annual Wind Power Report Shows U.S. Market Continues to Grow
Jun 11, 2008
For the third consecutive year the U.S. was home to the fastest-growing wind power market in the world, according to a report by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab).
Frost: Environmental Concerns, Electricity Demands Boost Nuclear Energy Market
Jun 10, 2008
Supplying more than 31% of electricity demand, nuclear energy plays a key role in the European Union's (EU's) generation structure, and emerges as a comprehensive and cost-effective generating option.
Frost: Need for Organic Waste Management Drives Asia-Pacific Biogas Power Generation Markets
Jun 10, 2008
Biogas power generation is fast catching on in the Asia-Pacific region as it not only produces power, but also reduces the negative impact of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on the environment and helps in effective waste disposal.
GAO: DOE Should Reassess Building Approach to Spent Nuclear Fuel Recycling Facilities
Jun 9, 2008
The approach of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for building engineering-scale facilities would meet Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP) objectives if the advanced technologies on which it focused could be successfully developed and commercialized, according to a report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).
DOE Issues Fuel, Feedstock Flexibility Power Solicitation
Jun 9, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) is accepting applications for cost-shared research and development of technologies that enable use of opportunity fuels and nontraditional feedstocks in industrial processes, as well as enable the use of combined heat and power in underused applications.
ACEEE Report Finds U.S. Energy Consumption Cut in Half by One Major Measure Since 1970
Jun 6, 2008
A report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) shows that U.S. energy consumption (as measured per dollar of economic output) will be slashed by the end of 2008 to half of what it was in 1970 from 18,000 British thermal units (Btus) to about 8,900 Btus.
Deloitte: Energy, Resources Companies Make Progress on Security
Jun 5, 2008
Energy and resources businesses are working hard to improve their security and be one step ahead of the latest security threats, according to the 2008 Energy and Resources Global Security Survey from Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.
DOE to Strengthen U.S.-Portugal Cooperation in Renewable Energy Tech
Jun 5, 2008
The U.S. and Portugal signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance global energy security and address climate change through the development and deployment of renewable energy technologies.
DOE to Invest Up to $2.3M to Identify Renewable Energy Zones in Western States
Jun 5, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced departmental plans to contribute up to $2.3 million over three years, subject to annual appropriations, to identify areas in the Western U.S. with vast renewable energy resources and expedite the development and delivery of those resources to meet regional energy needs.
DOE Seeks to Invest up to $130M in Advanced Fuel Cell Tech
Jun 5, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for up to $130 million over three years, subject to Congressional appropriations, to advance the development and use of fuel cells for automotive, stationary and portable power applications.
U.S. Continues to Lead the World in Wind Power Growth
Jun 5, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released the 2007 edition of its Annual Report on U.S. Wind Power Installation, Cost, and Performance Trends, which provides a comprehensive overview of developments in the rapidly evolving U.S. wind power market, said DOE.
EC, Norway Agree to Promote Renewable Energy
Jun 2, 2008
Representatives from the European Commission (EC) and Norway's government affirmed their commitment to promoting renewable energy and carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects as part of Europe's energy strategy.
ISO TR 9464:2008 Targets Measuring Pipeline Flowrates in Oil, Gas Sector
Jun 2, 2008
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released a technical report (TR) aimed at helping the oil and gas sector measure flowrate in pipelines.
AGA, NRDC: Combating Global Warming with Increased Energy Efficiency Is A 'Win-Win'
May 29, 2008
The American Gas Association (AGA) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) joined forces to highlight the importance of energy efficiency in combating global warming.
NREL Industry Partners Move Cellulosic Ethanol Technology Forward
May 27, 2008
Collaborative scientific research between the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and DuPont will be used to develop and commercialize technology to produce cellulosic ethanol from non-food sources, said NREL.
NERC: Electricity Reliable Throughout N. America in Coming Summer with Limited Concerns
May 27, 2008
The outlook for electricity reliability for the coming summer season is generally good, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) announced in its annual 2008 Summer Reliability Assessment.
NRCAN: Canada Invests in Carbon Capture, Storage in Nova Scotia
May 27, 2008
Canada will provide $5 million to support carbon capture and storage (CCS) research in the province of Nova Scotia, according to Gary Lunn, Canada's minister of natural resources.
DOE Releases FOA for Restructured FutureGen Approach
May 21, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a draft Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to solicit public input on the demonstration of multiple commercial-scale Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) or other clean coal power plants with cutting-edge carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology under the DOE FutureGen approach.
DOE Report: Wind Energy Could Produce 20% of U.S. Electricity by 2030
May 21, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a report that examines the technical feasibility of harnessing wind power to provide up to 20% of total U.S. electricity needs by 2030.
NRC Releases Previously Withheld Event Reports for NFS, BWXT Facilities for 2004-2007
May 21, 2008
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) released event notification reports for two nuclear fuel fabrication facilities, Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS) in Erwin, Tenn. and BWX Technologies (BWXT) in Lynchburg, Va., for the period of 2004 - 2007.
NRC Invites Public Comment on Advanced Reactor Design Policy
May 21, 2008
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is updating its policy on advanced nuclear power plant designs and has published a draft policy statement for public comment.
Oil Companies, Universities Investigate Alternate Paths to Biofuels
May 21, 2008
Shell and Virent Energy Systems Inc. made public their joint research and development effort to convert plant sugars directly into "biogasoline," avoiding the fermentation process used to produce ethanol in today's biorefineries.
EC, IAEA Pledge to Cooperate on Nuclear Energy
May 13, 2008
Representatives from the European Commission (EC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) met on May 7 to discuss increased cooperation on nuclear energy, signing a joint statement to this effect at the conclusion of the meeting.
