Energy User News articles from November 2000

Energy User News archives from November 2000

Energy Worries Multiply with Natural Gas Price Projections.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... The long hot summer, characterized by price spikes and the threat of electricity blackouts in some parts of the country, is sure to slide into a winter of discontent if reports prove correct that natural gas prices will soar for the winter...

WEC Database Tracks Greenhouse Gas Emissions.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... A new public global greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions reduction database is now up and running on the web site (www.worldenergy. org) of the World Energy Council (WEC). The database shows greenhouse gas emission reductions being made on a...

Barton Looks at Deregulation at EEI.(Congressman Joe Barton)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... BOSTON--Congressman Joe Barton (R.-TX), keynote speaker at EEI's National Accounts Meeting, held in Boston, MA on September 25, took the opportunity to rebuke President Clinton for releasing 30 million barrels of oil from the Strategic...

Illinois Power.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Illinois Power announced that it has decided to leave the Midwest Independent System Operator (ISO), of which it was a founding member, and join the rival alliance Regional Transmission Organization (RTO). The move is subject to approval from...

RDI Consulting.(energy consulting firm's predictions)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 2000... RDI Consulting, a Boulder, CO. energy consulting firm, predicts that the nationwide shortage of electric power that has hammered consumers with higher prices will soon turn into an oversupply of electricity. Power producers throughout the...

Shell Hydrogen US.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Shell Hydrogen US, a division of Shell Oil Products Company (Shell), and International Fuel Cells, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp., announced their intent to establish a 50-50 joint venture company to develop, manufacture, and sell...

Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 2000... Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) revealed recently that its PSEG Power subsidiary wants to build its U.S. electric generating fleet up to 18,000-20,00 MW within three years. To achieve that goal, PSEG, a Newark, NJ-based diversified...

Utilities Use Load Management to Cope with Demand.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 2000... WASHINGTON DC-Electric utilities, in an effort to foster greater system reliability, are committing significant resources to electric load management, according to a study released by the Edison Electric Institute (EEl). The study, titled...

DOE Releases Long-Term Industry Plan.(Department of Energy)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 2000... WASHINGTON, DC--Assistant Energy Secretary Dan Reicher unveiled the latest Department of Energy (DOE) road map. The newest plan, entitled High-Performance Commercial Buildings, a Technology Roadmap, is intended to establish industry goals so...

Wisconsin Energy Launches $6 Billion Program.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 2000... MILWAUKEE--Richard A. Abdoo, Wisconsin Energy Corp. (WEC) chairman, president and chief executive officer, announced a 10-year, $6 billion growth strategy to improve the supply, reliability and quality of electricity in Wisconsin. Elements of...

Letters to the Editor.
November 1, 2000... EDITOR'S NOTE: Readers this month take issue with Energy User News for publishing the article "Introducing the Engineered Savings Program (ESP)" (August 2000). We think the article stands for itself, but would add that Mr. Langton brings...

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 2000... Musings on recent brushes with politics As I walked past the Capitol Building on the evening of October 3, I glanced up and saw that many of the lights were still burning. The temperature inside the building had also been quite comfortable....

Miller's Successful Brew.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Is deregulation a hard-to-swallow brew? Jack Lofte offers his thoughts. Miller Brewing is America's second largest brewer, having seven office and production facilities spread throughout the U.S. Jack Lofte, Miller's corporate manager of...

Reading the Tea Leaves of Utility Annual Reports.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... An analyst tells what can be learned from those glossy publications Most of us are familiar with the Dow Jones Industrial Index; some may even recall many of the 30 listed companies. Relatively few, though, have heard of the Dow Jones...

Take-Charge Strategies for the Changing Energy Commodity Market.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Knowing what's ahead can reduce the gamble Natural gas and electric prices are skyrocketing, with reports of generation and production concerns and tightening of transmission and transportation availability fueling on the increase. End...

Connected Backup Power Systems Help Smooth the Road to Distributed Generation.
November 1, 2000... Peak Shaving places more stress on the system Although peak shaving has become prominent in today's newly regulated energy environment, it is hardly a new concept and has been practiced in many summers past by industries throughout the...

Building Energy Efficiency and Indoor Air Quality.
November 1, 2000... Ensuring cleaner air doesn't have to increase energy costs The energy crisis of the 1970s changed building design and construction. Air leakage was reduced. Outside air ventilation requirements were eased. At the same time, new chemicals...

Continuous UPS Availability: How Important Is It to Your Company?(uninterruptible power supply)
November 1, 2000... Understanding computer downtime costs, critical bus configurations and your company's culture are important to achieving uninterrupted critical power When executives bring facilities and IT personnel together, perhaps no other topic causes...

Applied Window Film Protects Against Heat Damage to Merchandise.
November 1, 2000... Three chains use product to cut costs Solar heat gain through south- and west-facing windows is a serious problem for convenience stores even in winter. Heat is already being generated by equipment, lighting, staff, and customers. Large...

NIH Recognizes Importance of Running a Clean Facility.(power solution for the National Institutes of Health)
November 1, 2000... Pepco provides clean, cost-effective energy solution for rapidly growing campus The main campus of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) just outside of Washington in Bethesda, MD, is the world's largest medical research facility--and it...

Pennsylvania OKs Plan to Cut Pollution From Power Plants.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... HARRISBURG, PA--The Pennsylvania Environmental Quality Board (EQB) recently approved new regulations that require a 75% reduction in ozone-causing nitrogen oxides ([NO.sub.x]) coming from power plants and other large industrial boilers. ...

ACEEE Assesses State Public Benefit Policies.(American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... WASHINGTON, DC--In a new publication, Martin Kushner and Patti White of the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) evaluate public benefit policies under deregulation on a state-by-state basis. The report presents a...

IAQ Training Course Available Online.(Indoor Air Quality)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... KENNESAW, GA--Fundamentals of Indoor Air Quality, an online training course series, is now registered with a number of professional associations, offering continuing education credit for facilities professionals, engineers, architects, and...

Building Envelope.(heat loss in buildings)
November 1, 2000... Seasonal energy usage reduction begins with knowing where your heat is going The building energy usage profile is a useful tool for conducting building energy audits. In describing the building energy usage profile, Bill Younger drew...

Uninterruptible power source (UPS).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Uninterruptible power source (UPS) offers 97% efficiency for significant user energy savings. The online three-phase UPS offers several new features: compatibility with all major industrial and network communications protocols; full graphical...

Encapsulated insulation.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Encapsulated insulation for commercial buildings is UL classified FHC 25/50 per UL 723, has flame spread of 25 or less, and smoke developed 50 or less when tested in accordance with ASTM E84. Compared to non-encapsulated insulation, the batts...

Emergency lighting inverters.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Emergency lighting inverters, with a sealed, maintenance- free, 15-year-warranty battery, are a centralized emergency lighting system that provides seamless transfer to emergency backup power. The units are for use with linear or non-linear...

Exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) features moisture-resistant sheathing and delivers water-managed system protection against moisture intrusion damage. The drainage pattern embossed on the back of each panel ensures that intruding...

Commercial windows and doors.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Commercial windows and doors are detailed in a product catalog that outlines support, manufacturing, and options. In addition, a commercial capabilities CD-ROM presents the company's commercial offerings and case studies. Links are provided to...

Turning vane.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Turning vane is designed for commercial fiber glass duct board systems and assists air flow around 90-degree elbows with minimal pressure loss. The vane's exterior surface is treated to eliminate the potential for fiber erosion. The airstream...

Roofing underlayment.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Roofing underlayment provides a surface for membrane application while providing protection for the new membrane from the existing substrate. The insulation is a rigid extruded polystyrene foam with facers that are heat-bonded to the foam...

Tubular skylights.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Tubular skylights now feature one-piece steel flashings, including pitched and no-pitch flashings. The flashings are stamped from an aluminized steel sheet. The one-piece design eliminates the possibility of leaks, guaranteeing a reliable...

Platform-mounted dynamic voltage restorer.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Platform-mounted dynamic voltage restorer (DVR PM) system protects smaller electrical loads from voltage disturbances the same way larger, trailer-mounted series compensation systems protect larger loads. Designed for critical-load commercial...

Luminaire.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Luminaire features side panel design to illuminate classrooms from kindergarten through college. With its traditional styling, the eQ series is suited for retrofit applications, while offering energy savings, superior lighting, and easy...

Reciprocating air compressors.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Reciprocating air compressors are designed to produce more air with less horsepower. The two-cylinder Quincy QT-10 produces 35 ACFM at 175 psig. In addition, the compressor does not require synthetic lubricants to meet its start/stop, 100% duty...

Interior latex paints.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Interior latex paints create a low-E barrier on walls, ceilings, and in the attic area of structures to control heat gain/loss. Like low-E windows, the surfaces reduce radiant heat loss from a building in winter and radiant heat gain from the...

Pulse-start ballast line.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Pulse-start ballast line now includes 750 and 1000-W metal halide ballast kits, which are available in quad tap for 120, 208, 240 and 277 V; tri-tap for 120, 277 and 347 V; and 480-120 V. Also available are 175- to 400-W pulse-start kits....

Portable ultrasonic flowmeter.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Portable ultrasonic flowmeter features a large liquid crystal display with electro-luminescent backlight. One to four parameters can be displayed in split screens at one time. Drop-down menus and soft keys make programming easy. The unit is...

Signal luminaires.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Signal luminaires for industrial and commercial applications are energy efficient and maintenance free. They come in five colors--red, blue, amber, green, and white--and are guaranteed for five years of continuous service. The product line is...

Computerized power switching system.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Computerized power switching system, developed by a manufacturer of food store refrigeration products, uses a software program to continuously decide when and to what degree energy normally sourced from the grid should be generated onsite by a...

Electronic bypass.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Electronic bypass is fully integrated with adjustable-speed AC drive to form a single unit that features a narrow profile and requires minimal panel space. The unit automatically protects the motor from input phase-loss conditions in both the...

High-efficiency transformers.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... High-efficiency transformers comply with the efficiency requirements of NEMA TP-1 and yet have the same physical dimensions of a standard low-voltage general-purpose (LVGP) unit for minimum use of floor space. The efficiencies of these...

Resistive element humidifiers.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Resistive element humidifiers provide rapid control with minimum deviation where precise humidity control is essential. Fully variable steam output from 0-100% of the unit capacity is achieved by electronic power control of the resistant...

Cooling tower multi-speed motor.(new product)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
November 1, 2000... Cooling tower multi-speed motor is designed for wet environments, including evaporative cooling systems and other applications in air stream extreme moisture environments. The Design B, 60 Hz, Class F motor is designed to operate in a...

T8 ballasts.(new product)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
November 1, 2000... T8 ballasts will operate on any voltage system between 108 and 305 V. They are designed for instant start/parallel circuit operation of one, two, three or four F32T8, F25T8 or F17T8 lamps. The one and two-lamp ballasts are now available. The...

Electronic, solid-state soft-start unit controls.(new product)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
November 1, 2000... Electronic, solid-state soft-start unit controls starting current, thereby providing a smooth, controlled acceleration and deceleration of the driven equipment. Especially useful in applications where across-line starting is undesirable, the...

Chemical feed system.(new product)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
November 1, 2000... Chemical feed system for commercial, institutional and light industrial facilities can improve the safety, convenience, and dependability of treatment programs for boilers and cooling systems. Formulated as slowly dissolving solid products, the...

Study Says Larger Customers Step Up Switching, Shopping and Supplier Re-Evaluation.(RKS Research and Consulting)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... NORTH SALEM, NY--According to a study compiled by RKS Research, most American businesses believe it doesn't matter what supplier they choose, as long as their energy costs are low. RKS believes these results mean greater opportunity for new...

Organization Formed to Promote Load Management.(Peak Load Management Alliance)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... LAKE WORTH, FL--Energy companies and end users concerned about electricity price spikes and electrical system disruption have formed the Peak Load Management Alliance (PLMA), an organization dedicated to promoting load management by sharing...

VAWA Purchased by Energy Masters.(Verle A. Williams and Associates Inc.; Energy Masters International Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... ST. PAUL, MN--Verle A. Williams, president of Verle A. Williams & Associates, Inc. (VAWA) announced the acquisition of VAWA by Energy Masters International (EMI). EMI is a turnkey full-service energy services company (ESCO). VAWA is a charter...

1000-Hp Superconducting Motor Successfully Demonstrated.(American Superconductor Corp.; Rockwell Automation)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... ESTBOROUOH, MA--American Superconductor Corp. and Rockwell Automation announced the successful operation of a 1,000-horsepower (hp), high-temperature superconducting (HTS) motor. This new motor was designed to utilize HTS wires instead of...

DEGREE DAYS For Selected Cities.(Brief Article)
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Spot Market Gas: Posted Prices.(Brief Article)
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Ranking of Gas Utility Prices By States Industrial.(Brief Article)
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Ranking of Electricity Prices Industrial.(Brief Article)
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Number of Electric Utilities.(Brief Article)
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