Indiana Utility Will Convert Remaining Coal Units to Burn Natural Gas

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:01:42 +0000

A major Indiana utility said it’s preparing to switch its remaining coal-fired power plant to burn natural gas. AES Indiana on March 12 said the two coal-burning units at its […]

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U.S. Natural Gas Supplies High, Prices at Record Low

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:58:20 +0000

The winter heating season, which is often defined as November through March in the U.S., is coming to an end with natural gas inventories 37% above the five-year average, according […]

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UK Leaders Say New Gas-Fired Plants Needed for Energy Security

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:01:22 +0000

Officials in the UK said the country will need to build new natural gas-fired power plants beyond 2030 in order to ensure a reliable supply of energy and avoid blackouts. […]

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Get Ready For California’s Three Sweeping New Climate Disclosure Laws

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2024 13:05:27 +0000

Can a requirement to simply disclose information truly be a big deal? Can a requirement that only applies to big companies, or companies that do business in California, actually impact […]

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Floating Gas-Fired Power Station Planned Off Louisiana Coast

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2024 18:19:41 +0000

Entergy Louisiana has asked state officials for approval to build a floating natural gas-fired power plant that would serve areas along the Gulf Coast. The utility’s recent March filing with […]

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EPA Drops Existing Gas-Fired Plants from Contentious Power Plant GHG Rule

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:21:56 +0000

(Updated March 7 with responses from EPA): The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will drop requirements covering existing natural gas-fired power plants in its final Section 111 rule regulating power […]

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Shifting Gears: How Diesel and Gas Engines Are Thriving in the New Power Paradigm

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:11:46 +0000

As the global power industry pivots toward decarbonization and decentralization, major manufacturers of diesel and gas engines are strategically adapting to change. While large power plants frequently garner

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1. District Energy St. Paul is demonstrating a 2-MW combined heat and power (CHP) system fueled by various combinations of hydrogen and natural gas. Supported and partly funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, the project will be led by Caterpillar in collaboration with District Energy St. Paul and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Courtesy: Caterpillar

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Commercial, Industrial Sites Embrace Innovation for New Generation

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:11:35 +0000

The importance of a reliable and resilient power supply continues to grow, and so does the need to control energy costs. That’s why more institutions want power systems that support operational efficiency

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POWER Digest [March 2024]

Credit to Author: POWER| Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:10:42 +0000

Dominion Secures Final Approvals for 2.6-GW Offshore Wind Project. Dominion Energy on Jan. 30 said it received the last two major federal approvals needed to kick off construction of its 2.6-GW Coastal

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NRG Will Seek $900 Million in Loans to Build New Gas-Fired Power Plants

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 22:43:32 +0000

The interim CEO of Texas-based NRG Energy Inc. said the company plans to apply for up to $900 million in loans from the state in order to finance construction of […]

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