Energy User News articles from December 2002

Energy User News archives from December 2002

California slowly emerging from energy quagmire.
December 1, 2002... Ever since electricity emergencies, rolling blackouts, soaring wholesale prices, and utility bankruptcies sent California's energy markets into a tailspin, state and federal agencies have been trying to return the system to a straight and level...

EUN names Energy Manager of the Year in Atlanta.(Energy User News)
December 1, 2002... ATLANTA, GA -- EUN publisher Peter Moran named DuPont's Joe A.M. Hendricks EUN's Energy Manager of the Year at the Energy Efficient Buildings awards breakfast held October 9th. EUN also recognized 14 energy-efficiency projects at the ceremony,...

Carbon dioxide emissions. (Load Profile).(countries rated by tons per capita)(Illustration)
December 1, 2002... EUNLOAD PROFILE Carbon Dioxide Emissions Metric tons per capita United States 20.6 Canada 17.1 Germany 10.1 Japan 9.1 United Kingdom 8.9 France 6.3 Mexico 3.7 ...

TXU Corp. (Ticker).(TXU Europe to sell certain assets in UK to Powergen)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... TXU Corp., Dallas, TX, on October 21 announced an agreement by TXU Europe to sell 5.3 million gas and electric customers and 2.9 gigawatts of production in the UK to Powergen, a unit of EON AG, Europe's number two utility, for more than $2...

Plug Power Inc. (Ticker).(has joint research and development partnership with Albany Nanotech)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Plug Power Inc., Latham, NY, and Albany NanoTech announced October 10 a joint research and development partnership aimed at integrating nanotechnology and proton exchange membrane (REM) fuel cell technologies for enhanced catalyst performance...

Several of the largest municipal and cooperative electric utilities. (Ticker).(PJM Public Power Coalition formed to strengthen voice of PJM Interconnection membership)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Several of the largest municipal and cooperative electric utilities in PJM Interconnection's region announced the creation of the PJM Public Power Coalition with the purpose of strengthening the voice of their membership in forums that impact...

Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc. (Ticker).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc., an electricity and natural gas marketer, said on October 1 it had been subpoenaed by the Commodity and Futures Trading Commission (C FTC) as part of an energy trading investigation. Platts, a McGraw-Hill Cos....

Massachusetts Attorney General Thomas Reilly. (Ticker).(launched campaign to put hold on offshore wind power projects pending approval of federal regulations)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Massachusetts Attorney General Thomas Reilly, in letters to key federal officials and the attorneys general of all 22 coastal states, launched a campaign on October 18 to put all offshore wind power projects on hold until adequate federal...

Houston-based Dynegy Inc. (Ticker).(exits energy trading and president and chief operating officer to resign)
December 1, 2002... Houston-based Dynegy Inc. announced its exit from energy trading on October 16. At the same time, the company announced that its president and chief operating officer, Steve Bergstrom, would be resigning his office.

We Energies. (Ticker).(to buy power from plant that uses duck manure to generate electricity)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... We Energies said it will begin buying power from a facility that will use duck manure to help generate electricity. The step is part of the company's growing renewable energy program.

State policies impact combined heat and power installations. (News).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... WASHINGTON, DC -- The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's (ACEEE) new report, "State Opportunities for Action: Review of Combined Heat and Power State Activities reviews current activities regarding combined heat and power (CHP),...

El Paso Natural Gas challenges FERC decision. (News).(disputes judge's ruling that it withheld capacity from California market)
December 1, 2002... HOUSTON, TX -- El Paso Natural Gas Co. (EPNG), a subsidiary of El Paso Corp., on October 23 submitted a brief to the full Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), adamantly disputing the September 23 ruling of an administrative law judge...

Calendar.(industry events in 12/02 and 1/03-2/03)(Calendar)
December 1, 2002... DECEMBER 10-12 Powergen, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL. Power Engineering. For more information, call Lisa Jenkins: (918) 832-9225, fax: (918) 831-9875, email: lisaj@pennwell.com, or visit: pgi2002.events.pennnet.com. ...

Deregulation is working: beneath the controversy, the market is pointing at a solution. (Editorial).(economic analysis, forecasts for energy market)(Editorial)
December 1, 2002... Full disclosure: My wife and I joke about our ability to make money by picking stocks. When we need a tax write off, we call a brother-in-law for a tip so we can lose money quickly, without any of the irksome up ticks that we might get if we...

Don't be crude: obsession with oil overshadows environment and energy issues. (Green Matters).
December 1, 2002... The truth is finally out. U.S. Interior Secretary Gale Norton admitted in a Reuters news story (Sept. 18) that "boosting domestic oil production is the centerpiece of the administration's energy plan." She said she would prefer that...

More power needed: storage is part of the solution. (Critical Issues).
December 1, 2002... Few people had access to computers 20 years ago, and mainframes ruled processing. Today, the situation is reversed. Today, the annual growth of storage demand is 60%. By 2008, the average company will manage 10 times as much data as it does...

Championing power quality and reliability: a risk management perspective.
December 1, 2002... In these days of reduced IT spending, facility managers are finding it harder than ever to convince upper management of the need for power system improvements. But the bottom line is that the availability of data storage and other high-tech...

Where the heck is the audit? The names have been changed to protect.
December 1, 2002... I just do not know where the heck it is!" Jim mutters to himself, while rifling through his case. Finally, with a pile of crumpled papers stuffed into one hand, he turns to his boss and says "I'm sorry Bob, but I think that I lost page 2 of...

Energy reporting and analysis software. (Power and Reliability Products).
December 1, 2002... Energy reporting and analysis software monitors the energy usage of any electronic point or metered service, including gas, electric, water, and steam. The web-based program shows real-time current energy usage and allows the user to generate...

Online energy management. (Power and Reliability Products).
December 1, 2002... Online energy management service for North American and European markets is designed to help building owners monitor and reduce energy costs and emissions. It is available in English, German, Danish, French, and Dutch. It uses Internet...

Power and control network data. (Power and Reliability Products).
December 1, 2002... Power and control network data can be sent with a. new transceiver that utilizes low-cost, twisted-pair wiring. By distributing power from a central power supply over the same wires that are used for network signaling, the transceiver...

Surge protection device (SPD). (Power and Reliability Products).
December 1, 2002... Surge protection device (SPD) assures protection for single- and three-phase power systems, saving downtime and repair costs that can result from transients. It provides the highest level of protection for severe lightning environments, the...

Building automation system. (Power and Reliability Products).
December 1, 2002... Building automation system is custom-built to the owner's specifications, with only the features needed to meet specific energy requirements. The system is a stand-alone network of programmable components based on the use of intelligent...

Three-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS). (Power and Reliability Products).
December 1, 2002... Three-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS) operates in a double-conversion mode with true continuous on-line VFI (voltage and frequency independent) operation yielding maximum levels or power reliability for all mission-critical processes....

Micro inverter line. (Power and Reliability Products).
December 1, 2002... Micro inverter line is being extended to 10 hp (3 phase 460 Vac), 5 hp (3 phase 230 Vac), and 3 hp (single phase 230 Vac). The larger units will allow the variable frequency drive to be applied to a variety of industrial uses, including...

Power generation web site. (Power and Reliability Products).
December 1, 2002... Power generation web site (www.cumminspower.com) provides a range of solutions for power system consultants, engineers, and operators. Originally part of the company's corporate web site, the power generation division's move to an entirely new...

Uninterruptible power systems (UPS). (Power and Reliability Products).
December 1, 2002... Uninterruptible power systems (UPS) transfer load to battery storage system in 2 to 4 ins. For extended outages, the load can be transferred to a back-up generator without interruption. Systems are available in capacities from 313 kVA to 20 MVA...

AC drive. (Power and Reliability Products).
December 1, 2002... AC drive has selectable high-performance motor control algorithms, a high-speed data link, and an integral position loop. The drive is suited for precise control of motor torque, speed, and position in demanding applications. It can operate as...

Williams reveals natural gas trade reporting inaccuracies. (News).
December 1, 2002... TULSA, OK Williams Cos. revealed on October 25 that it had learned that some traders in its natural gas trading business provided inaccurate information regarding natural gas trades to an energy industry publication that compiles and reports...

Downward credit pressure continues on power industry. (News).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... New York -- Standard & Poors (S&P) predicted continued downward pressure on U.S. merchant generators and utilities in a release dated October 11. According to the agency, rating activity was overwhelmingly negative for U.S. utilities (electric,...

Efficiency measures, renewable energy vital to homeland security, advisors say. (News).
December 1, 2002... WASHINGTON, DC -- An advisory panel of state energy officials has weighed in on the nation's homeland security, including energy security, with a report that answers the question "how do we make our energy infrastructure more resilient and less...

Project targets enhanced electrical transmission and distribution system. (News).
December 1, 2002... SAN JOSE, CA -- A unique project to assess the benefits of distributed generation and managed load to an electric power network has kicked off here with the support of area businesses, government agencies, the local utility, and other experts....

Degree days for selected cities. (Marketplace).
December 1, 2002... DEGREE DAYS For Selected Cities October Monthly Monthly Deviation from Deviation from City Monthly Total Norm Last Year Atlanta ...

Electricity price comparison. (Marketplace).
December 1, 2002... Electricity Price Comparison Breakeven Rates Breakeven Rates $/kwh 1st Q 2nd Q July ...

Gas price comparison. (Marketplace).
December 1, 2002... Gas Price Comparison Breakeven Rates ($/therm) 1st Q 2nd Q July Large Office...

Ranking of electricity prices commercial. (Marketplace).
December 1, 2002... Ranking of Electricity Prices Commercial Rank Cts/ ST UTILITY % Total kWh kWh 1 13.75 MA Commonwealth Electric Co. 0.291% 2 13.33 MT Black...

Rebate report. (Marketplace).
December 1, 2002... Rebate Report Tech New State Lighting VSD's Assistance Envelope Construction Alabama X X X Alaska X ...

Ranking of gas utility prices by state commercial. (Marketplace).
December 1, 2002... Ranking of Gas Utility Prices By State Commercial Rank State Price/Mcf 1 Hawaii $18.39 2 Rhode Island $11.04 3 District of Columbia $10.71 4 Delaware ...

Energy-saving controls. (Power and Reliability Products).
December 1, 2002... Energy-saving controls for cooling, refrigeration, and heating, said to achieve energy consumption savings of 10 to 30%, are the subject of literature. The devices monitor and analyze the load on a heating or cooling system, in real time, and...

Distributed energy solutions. (Power and Reliability Products).
December 1, 2002... Distributed energy solutions are the subject of a brochure that outlines the company's capabilities in distributed energy solutions, system integration support, service, and operation management. The company offers plug and play, stationary or...