Electric Power Monthly with data for May 2011, Report Released: August 16, 2011 “Net generation in the United States was down 1.3 percent from May 2010 to May 2011. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that the average May temperature across the contiguous United States was 1.0 degree F above the long-term average… Continue Reading
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Getting Warmer: US CO2 Emissions from Power Plant Emissions Rise 5.6% in 2010
Environmental Integrity Project news release: “Even as a fierce debate rages in Congress today about whether or not to handcuff the ability of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to deal with coal-fired power plant pollution, a new report from the Environmental Integrity Project shows that carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from power plants in the U.S.… Continue Reading
A National Offshore Wind Strategy: Creating an Offshore Wind Energy Industry in the United States
“A National Offshore Wind Strategy: Creating an Offshore Wind Energy Industry in the United States was prepared by the U.S. Department of Energys (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Wind and Water Power Program to outline the actions it will pursue to support the development of a world‐class offshore wind industry in… Continue Reading
EPA Proposal Cuts Pollution from Power Plants in 31 States and D.C.
News release: “The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing regulations to cut air pollution that impairs air quality and harms the health of people living downwind. The regulation will target power plant pollution that drifts across the borders of 31 eastern states and the District of Columbia. Air pollution is linked to thousands of… Continue Reading
EIA: How much of the world's electricity supply is generated from wind and who are the leading generators?
How much of the world’s electricity supply is generated from wind and who are the leading generators? “Worldwide wind power generation exceeded 200 billion kilowatthours in 2008, which is equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of over 18 million average households in the United States. Wind generation increased by about 25% from 2007 to 2008,… Continue Reading
Windows Announces Free Web Version of Word Coming In June
New York Times: “This latest version of Office, which includes applications like Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, is Microsofts long-awaited effort to modernize one of its most lucrative products and to thwart rivals like Google that are nipping at its heels with free Web software. For the first time, Microsoft will provide a free online… Continue Reading
FTC: Consider Ways Alternative Energy Sources Could be Used More Efficiently in Nation's Power Generation System
News release: “The Federal Trade Commission has submitted comments to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on how alternative sources of energy such as wind farms, solar cells, and solar thermal installations can best be integrated into the nations electric power grid. The FTC recommends that FERC study ways to make electricity markets better… Continue Reading
Report: Wind Energy Grows by Record 8,300 MW in 2008
The U.S. wind energy industry shattered all previous records in 2008 by installing 8,358 megawatts (MW) of new generating capacity (enough to serve over 2 million homes), the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) said today, even as it warned of an uncertain outlook for 2009 due to the continuing financial crisis. The massive growth in… Continue Reading
Global Wind Energy Market Survey: US Wind Markets Surge to New Heights
News release: “On the back of three years of consistent growth, the US wind market is poised for a record-breaking surge with cumulative installed wind capacity to surpass 150 gigawatts (GW) by 2020, according to a recent market study from Emerging Energy Research. With 5,329 MW of new wind capacity installed in 2007, the US… Continue Reading
Wind Energy Could Produce 20 Percent of U.S. Electricity By 2030
News release: “The U.S Department of Energy (DOE) today released a first-of-its kind report that examines the technical feasibility of harnessing wind power to provide up to 20 percent of the nations total electricity needs by 2030. Entitled 20 Percent Wind Energy by 2030 (248 pages, PDF), the report identifies requirements to achieve this goal… Continue Reading
Microsoft Releases Windows Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP
Press Release, October 18, 2006: “Microsoft Corp. today released to the public Windows® Internet Explorer® 7 for Windows XP, the latest version of the worlds most popular Web browser. Customers can upgrade and browse the Web with confidence knowing that the new browser provides a greater level of security, makes everyday tasks easier, and works… Continue Reading
Electricity 2024 – Analysis and forecast to 2026
International Energy Agency – Electricity 2024 Analysis and forecast to 2026 – “Electricity is central to the functioning of modern societies and economies – and its importance is only growing as technologies that run on electricity, such as electric vehicles and heat pumps, become increasingly popular. Power generation is currently the largest source of carbon… Continue Reading
