Energy User News articles from November 1999

Energy User News archives from November 1999

Businesses Report Shaky Relationships with Energy Suppliers; Fear Reprisals.
November 1, 1999... NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- Even as more states restructure their electricity markets to increase competition, a national survey shows that energy suppliers may be at risk of losing some of their best business customers. Further, American businesses...

EUN Joins Business News.
November 1, 1999... TROY, Mich. -- Business News Publishing Co. II, LLC, has acquired Energy User News from Cahners Business Information. Located in Troy, Mich., Business News has been publishing trade periodicals since 1926 and now has 30 publications in its...

Heating degree days.
November 1, 1999... Heating degree days this winter are expected to be 8 percent higher than those of last winter. As a result, 3.4 percent higher electricity demand is indicated this season as compared to the same period last year, according to the U.S. Energy...

A group of Colorado.
November 1, 1999... A group of Colorado industrial electric utility customers has formed the Colorado Industrial Energy Consumers (CIEC) to ensure that they have a voice in electric restructuring deliberations in their state. Many of those involved have...

The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC).
November 1, 1999... The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) board of directors recently voted to require participating manufacturers to rate solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) and visible transmittance (VT) for all products submitted for NFRC...

The LightFair International.
November 1, 1999... The LightFair International tradeshow and conference recently announced the acquisition of an additional exhibit hall to accommodate increased exhibitor demand for booth space. The 2000 event in New York will feature approximately 400...

CES/Way International.
November 1, 1999... CES/Way International, the energy-efficiency-contracting subsidiary of Sempra Energy, announced today that it is changing its name to Sempra Energy Services. Founded in 1986, CES/Way was acquired in January 1998 by Sempra Energy, which was...

Global Warming Ad Blitz Hits TV.
November 1, 1999... A coalition of U.S. environmental groups has launched an $11 million campaign to warn the public about global warming and gather popular support for environmental issues such as approval of the Kyoto Protocol. The campaign includes $8 million...

Con Edison Purchase Expected to Create Regional Super-Utility.
November 1, 1999... NEW YORK, N.Y. -- In a move that would create the nation's largest electric transmission and distribution utility with over 5 million customers, Consolidated Edison, Inc., is expected to acquire Northeast Utilities, headquartered in Berlin,...

States See Deregulation as Competitive Edge.
November 1, 1999... LANSING, Mich. -- Electric utility deregulation isn't just about individual end-users. It's also about competition between states and economic regions for industry and jobs. Ohio State Sen. Bruce Johnson recently said that neighboring...

ASHRAE Announces Technical Program for Winter Meeting.
November 1, 1999... ATLANTA, Ga. -- Sessions on deregulation of the power industry, indoor air quality, and energy efficiency of buildings are included in the technical program for the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers'...

Michigan Energy Giants Pursue Consolidation Path.
November 1, 1999... DETROIT, Mich. - Evidence of a growing trend toward utility consolidation, DTE Energy Co. and MCN Energy Group last month announced they had signed a definitive merger agreement, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval, that would...

Standards Sought for Security of Internet Gas Transactions.
November 1, 1999... HOUSTON--In its efforts to ensure the security of natural gas transactions conducted over the Internet, the Gas Industry Standards Board (GISB) is getting help from federal experts. Robert W. Gee, assistant secretary for fossil energy,...

Utility Takes Path Less Traveled.
November 1, 1999... ST. LOUIS, Mo.--In a time when energy-related news is dominated by utility mergers and acquisitions, one utility, Ameren Corp., has acquired a railroad. The mostly abandoned line, purchased from the Union Pacific Railroad Co., connects...

Online Seminars Offer Distance Learning for Energy Engineers.
November 1, 1999... ATLANTA, Ga.--The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) has announced three online energy-related courses for which students can earn certificates of completion and CEU credits. Programs are available online for a full semester (approximately...

Engineers Make It Happen.
November 1, 1999... Utilizing the particular talents of engineers as part of a complementary system is a shrewd use of resources. Engineers are an indispensable part of the energy/environment landscape. Choosing the right one for the job--and then letting...

New Technologies Keep Grocery Chain Competitive.
November 1, 1999... EUN's energy manager of the year has made a name for himself by keeping pace with new energy technology Kapp Japhet, CEM, CEP, is energy manager for H-E-B Grocery Co., San Antonio, Texas, a privately owned grocery chain with 270 stores...

Retrocommissioning: RX for Energy Savings.
November 1, 1999... A novel commissioning strategy for retrofit projects saves taxpayer dollars--and energy--at two Montana facilities HELENA, MONT. -- Commissioning buildings is a cutting-edge-issue in the energy-management field, and retrocommisioning...

Expanding Variable-Speed Horizons.
November 1, 1999... Variable-speed innovations for chillers, air handlers, DDC, and water boosters offer more energy savings Creative applications and dropping prices account for increased variable-air-volume (VAV) and variable-speed pumping applications,...

Energy Is Risky, Hedge Your Bets.
November 1, 1999... While the price of fuel can't be controlled, an end-user's exposure to it can be Like copper, cocoa, pork bellies, and frozen orange juice, energy is a commodity. It comes in barrels of oil, cubic meters of natural gas, or kilowatts of...

Energy as Competitive Weapon.
November 1, 1999... Energy costs are variable--not fixed--say energy service companies, suggesting more proactive financial and facility strategies Spurred by deregulation on one hand and competitive pressures on the other, financial and operations managers...

Energy Service Companies: Alive and Well.
November 1, 1999... ESCOs remind energy users that while commodity costs may fluctuate, energy efficiency gains are a constant Today's corporate world is one of continuing downsizing in which more and more is asked of individuals in managing their jobs. This...

Choosing the Best HVAC System.
November 1, 1999... Which is suited to your application: unitary, rooftop, or packaged? The purpose of an HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning) system is to provide and maintain environmental conditions within an area called the "conditioned...

Controls Continue to Evolve at Engine Facility.
November 1, 1999... System goes beyond HVAC to include wastewater, chemical treatment, and more When a new control system for Cummins Engine Co.'s fuel system plant (FSP) in Columbus, Ind., came up for bid, the Cummins' facility staff voiced a strong...

Retail Dehumidification: Whatadifference!
November 1, 1999... Whataburger restaurants decrease humidity levels and increase customer comfort Sweaty windows, uncomfortable customers, and unbearable heat in the kitchen were only a few problems the Corpus Christi-based Whataburger Inc. chain of...

Lighting Up a Town.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 1999... The town of Braintree improves its quality of life through a lighting retrofit BRAINTREE, MASS.-Located at the tip of Massachusetts's south shore just 10 miles southeast of Boston, is primarily a residential suburban community. In 1891,...

Coast Guard Energy Initiative Saves $250,000 Annually.
November 1, 1999... Officer training facility takes steps to meet federal energy mandate NEW LONDON, CONN.-In keeping with the federal initiative to maximize energy efficiency, the U.S. Coast Guard recently completed a series of retrofits at its Officer...

Outdated Mall Gains New Lease on Life.(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 1999... Energy upgrades play a big role in revitalizing down-at-the-heel retail space OAKLAND, CALIF.--A dilapidated mall, built here in the sixties, is getting a new lease on life. And with that comes a $605,000 energy retrofit that brings...

Actuators.(Buyers Guide)(Illustration)
November 1, 1999... Actuators END USE Commercial Industrial Institutional Alerton Technologies Inc. * * * (425)...

DEGREE DAYS FOR SELECTED CITIES.(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 1999... DEGREE DAYS FOR SELECTED CITIES Sept. Monthly Monthly Cumulative Cumulative Monthly Deviation Deviation Deviation Deviation City Total From...

RANKING OF GAS UTILITY PRICES BY STATE INDUSTRIAL.(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 1999... RANKING OF GAS UTILITY PRICES BY STATE INDUSTRIAL Rank State Price/Mcl 1 Iowa $6.02 2 Maryland $6.00 3 Montana $5.99 4 Ohio $5.45 5...