Energy User News articles from April 2002

Energy User News archives from April 2002

Energy and environmental interests collide over new source review.
April 1, 2002... As energy debate finally moved closer to center stage in Congress, it became evident that energy interests and environmental backers were on a collision course, in some cases over issues that are indistinct to the public but which have been...

Nevada Gov challenges Yucca Mountain nuclear storage plan.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... CARSON CITY--Governor Kenny Guinn (R-NV) plans to exercise his Notice of Disapproval to the U.S. Congress (the Governor's Veto) upon hearing President George W. Bush's decision to recommend Yucca Mountain as a nuclear repository. "I am...

Merchant energy companies. (EUN Ticker).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Merchant energy companies have canceled or postponed 16 Texas power plant projects. Four projects that would have added 3580 MW of generation in Texas were canceled, and 12 that promised another 9165 MW were postponed, according to the Texas...

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). (EUN Ticker).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) said in February that it would launch a nationwide investigation of deregulated electricity and natural-gas prices as the result of persistent concerns about Enron Corp.'s trading practices. The...

FirstPoint of Portland. (EUN Ticker).(gets energy data acquisition contracts from Neiman Marcus and Staples)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... FirstPoint of Portland, OR, has contracted to provide energy data acquisition services to Staples and Neiman Marcus. Data are delivered daily to an Internet-accessible platform, and savings from daily use reports are estimated at 4-7%, the...

NorthWestern Corp. (EUN Ticker).(purchases Montana Power Co's energy and distribution business)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... NorthWestern Corp., Sioux Falls, SD, reports that it has completed its $1.1 billion acquisition of Montana Power Co.'s energy transmission and distribution business. The deal gives NorthWestern 22,000 miles of electric transmission and...

The California Consumer Power and Conservation Financing Authority. (EUN Ticker).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The California Consumer Power and Conservation Financing Authority, commonly known as the California Power Authority, has issued a plan proposing to finance a total of 3500 MW of renewable power, such as solar and wind energy, to strengthen...

Invensys PLC. (EUN Ticker).(to sell two units)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Invensys PLC said it plans to reduce its debt load by selling two units and also revealed a restructuring plan intended to return the engineering and electronic-equipment group to profitability. The company said that it plans to focus on two...

Ford Motor Co. and Ballard Power Systems Inc. (EUN Ticker).(to jointly develop power generating products)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Ford Motor Co. and Ballard Power Systems Inc. announced in February an agreement to jointly develop commercial power generating products. Ford Power Products and Ballard Power Systems Electric Drives and Power Conversion division will produce...

EUN Calendar.
April 1, 2002... APRIL 14-18 Light+Building, Frankfurt, Germany. Messe Frankfurt. For more information, call: (770) 984-8016, mail: info@usamessefrankfurt.com, or visit: www.usa.messefrankfurt.com. 15-17 American Power Conference, Chicago Downtown...

Enron subsidiary gives up power contracts. (News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... FORT WORTH, TX--Enron Energy Services, a subsidiary of bankrupt Enron, will sell its contracts to provide power to about 11,500 Texas commercial and industrial customers, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The agreement, reached...

Caution urged on global utility deregulation. (News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... HOUSTON--Utility company executives, even while they may see deregulation as the inevitable wave of the future, should approach it with caution, according to a recent survey. "While a survey of more than 100 global utility executives...

Big RTOs Raise Management and National Security concerns. (News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... BENICIA, CA--The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) push to combine existing electricity grids into yet larger Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) has prompted some observers to question whether the power system technology...

Letters.
April 1, 2002... What Does the Future Hold? The debate about our energy future rages at the national level and in corporate boardrooms Everybody is familiar with the loud debate raging in Washington over our energy future. The stakes are high and the...

Data center stress: data centers place high demands on power, building technologies, and facilities management. (Power Quality and Reliability).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Although new data center construction (DCs) has slowed with the sag in the high-tech economy, no one expects this kind of facility to become obsolete. DC facilities will grow as new uses for their capabilities are developed and the economy...

In this issue: we keep you informed about national energy issues--and more. (Editorial).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... The major news media seem to agree that the three most important energy-related issues facing the country today are: 1. Congressional hearings on the Enron collapse 2. The continuing debate over the national energy policy 3. PG&E's...

Making power certain: the rights UPS topology ensures a stable power environment.(Column)
April 1, 2002... The surge in the Internet was accompanied by an equally large demand for high-quality power to feed the Internet infrastructure. Internet energy consumption added thousands of megawatts of load to the already stressed electrical grid. Recent...

Energy efficiency boosts property values: seeing the hidden value of energy-efficient properties.(Column)
April 1, 2002... More than 10 billion square feet of this country's commercial and industrial buildings are non-owner-occupied. In general, these income-producing properties are less energy-efficient than owner-occupied facilities. Successfully motivating this...

Portable generator line. (Products Literature & Services).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Portable generator line features 15 models, ranging from 25 to 800 kVA. The units are suited for standby power at hospitals, factories, and schools. Internal parts of each machine are shock mounted for minimum vibration and extended service...

Combination pump logic controller and variable frequency drive. (Products Literature & Services).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Combination pump logic controller and variable frequency drive controls up to three pumps in parallel. Featuring both manual and automatic pump alteration in a single enclosure, the unit boasts two discrete analog inputs for zone sensors and...

AC drive. (Products Literature & Services).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... AC drive is designed to meet user demands for motor control in wash-down or zero-cabinet environments and features NEMA 4J11P65-rated protection and network connectivity in a compact design. The product line offers four different packaging...

Portable power monitoring unit. (Products Literature & Services).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Portable power monitoring unit is intended for temporary monitoring of both energy and power quality disturbances or where existing switchgear will not accommodate permanent installation of circuit monitors. The base unit includes a detachable...

Microturbines. (Products Literature & Services).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Microturbines in 30 and 60 kW capacities complement the company's existing diesel and natural gas reciprocating engine powered generators. The microturbines feature low emissions, low noise levels, reliability, and low maintenance requirements....

Packaged rooftop systems. (Products Literature & Services).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Packaged rooftop systems with cooling, dehumidification, and heating capabilities are said by the manufacturer to meet or exceed recently instated indoor air quality standards. The 100% outdoor air systems, with airflow ranging from 1800-6600...

Desiccant dehumidification system. (Products Literature & Services).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Desiccant dehumidification system has been designed with a reduced number of components to improve end-user cost efficiency and decrease customer lead-time. Ranging in size from 4500 to 36,000 cfm, the system has application in supermarkets,...

Conductance-activated level controls. (Products Literature & Services).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Conductance-activated level controls for commercial/industrial steam and hot water boilers are distinguished by their small panel or plug-in modular-mount electronics and remote-mounted chamber. The product line provides control of pumps, motor...

News briefing service. (Products Literature & Services).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... News briefing service delivers custom audio news programs via telephone to individuals in the power and gas industries. The briefings provide in-depth, industry-specific information during otherwise wasted commute time, the provider says. Users...

Compact terminal blocks. (Products Literature & Services).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Compact terminal blocks provide a solution for control panels or junction boxes where limited space and persistent vibration are often present. Front-entry wiring makes the assembly easier and the original cage clamp connection for conductors...

Outdoor air intake. (Products Literature & Services).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Outdoor air intake purification system safeguards air intakes that are vulnerable to toxic contamination. This method is said to yield higher levels of protection and is on-line 24 hours per day, eliminating the need for specialized threat...

Automatic transfer switches. (Products Literature & Services).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Automatic transfer switches are delivered completely assembled, prewired, and tested. Simplified mounting is provided by the teardrop keyhole design that makes leveling easier. Only four connections are required for start-up, and single-person...

UPS family. (Products Literature & Services).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... UPS family is designed to protect rack-optimized servers, storage systems, and internetworking equipment against damaging and costly power disruptions. At only 1.75 in. high, the slim design doubles the power density, creating the smallest 800...

Independent testing for conformance to BACnet standards begins. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... ATLANTIC CITY--The first group of BACnet products to be tested and qualified for listing by the BACnet Manufacturers Association (BMA) was announced at the 2002 Winter Meeting of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and...

High court OKs federal power rules. (Marketplace).(Supreme Court upholds electricity regulation)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... WASHINGTON, DC--According to published reports, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld federal rules intended to open retail markets for electricity service, but rejected arguments by Enron for even freer access to the nation's power grids. The decision...

Weather Hedging: Chicago Mercantile Exchange Weather Future Prices.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... Weather Hedging Chicago Mercantile Exchange Weather Future Prices Each Degree Day Valued at $100 Heathing Degree Days Location February March ...

Degree Days for Selected Cities. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... DEGREE DAYS For Selected Cities February City Monthly Monthly Deviation Monthly Deviation Total from Norm from Last Year Atlanta 546 -20 152 Baltimore...

Spot Market Gas: Posted Prices. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... Spot Market Gas: Posted Prices March prices represent estimates of median prices for one-month spot. transactions. Prices are not. Pipeline Mar-01 Feb-02 Mar-02 ANR, La. 4.90 1.95...

Ranking of Gas Utility Prices By State Commercial. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... Ranking of Gas Utility Prices By State Commencial Rank State Price/Mcf 1 Hawaii $18.27 2 Rhode Island $11.63 3 District of Columbia $10.68 4 Massachusetts $9.90 5...

Ranking of Electricity Prices Commercial. (Marketplace).(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... Ranking of Electricity Prices Commercial Ranks Cts/kWh ST UTILITY %Total kWh 1 23.89 AK Kotzebue Electric Assn., Inc. 0.002% 2 22.61 AK Bethel Utilities Corp. 0.006% 3 ...