Energy User News articles from October 2000

Energy User News archives from October 2000

Other States Watch Nervously as California Sorts Out Power Tangle.
October 1, 2000... The electricity price and reliability issues that have overwhelmed California this summer have rattled more than just end users in the Golden State. Utility customers around the country are nervously taking a closer look at the progress of...

Scientist Suggests Further Study Needed on Global Warming.(new report)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... James Hansen, who first sparked interest in the role of greenhouse gases as a contributor to global warming, has released a new study calling the control of non-[CO.sub.2] emissions a much higher priority. The new report, "Global warming in...

Energy Prices Eyed as Threat to U.S. Economic Balance.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2000... Economists are keeping a wary eye on energy prices, with some predicting that continued high oil prices and short supplies of natural gas could contribute to an inflationary spiral. While other factors could also upset the current...

The U.S. Navy.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The U.S. Navy is studying the possibility of transporting ten 750-kW generators from the Naval Construction Battalion Center at Port Hueneme, CA, to assist powering bases in the San Diego area and reduce skyrocketing electricity bills. The Navy...

Capstone Turbine Corp.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Capstone Turbine Corp., Chatsworth, CA, announced a 52-unit order for its microturbine power systems from Cincinnati-based Cinergy Corp. The order is part of Cinergy's distribution agreement as one of Capstone Turbine's U.S. energy service...

FirstEnergy corp.(merger)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... FirstEnergy corp. of Akron, OH, and GPU, Inc., headquartered in Morristown, NJ, announced that both companies' boards of directors have unanimously approved a definitive merger agreement under which FirstEnergy would acquire all of the....

Secretary of Energy Bill Richardson.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Secretary of Energy Bill Richardson announced the creation of 21 partnerships between the Department of Energy (DOE) and private industry to support the development and use of geothermal energy throughout the western United States. The projects...

Xcel Energy Inc.(won approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Xcel Energy Inc., formed by the merger of Minneapolis-based Northern States Power Co. and Denver-based New Century Energies, has won approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission just 17 months after announcement of the merger plans. The...

Minnesota Power, Inc.(doing business under a new name)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Minnesota Power, Inc. began doing business under a new name--ALLETE--on September 1. The company's regulated electric business will continue to be called Minnesota Power. ALLETE is a multi-services company with corporate headquarters in Duluth,...

WEEC 2000 to Address Challenges of Today's Energy Industry.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The energy industry is in the midst of some of its greatest challenges, experiencing new ways of doing business and new technologies. Energy practitioners who keep pace with industry developments will prosper, while those who don't risk being...

Reliant Energy Renewables Plans Texas Wind Power and Methane.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... HOUSTON--Reliant Energy recently announced the formation of Reliant Energy Renewables, Inc., an unregulated affiliate of Reliant Energy Wholesale Group, and the start of two major Texas renewable energy projects that will produce electricity...

Welcome to the 21st Century.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... EUN launches its improved website If you're seeing this column for the first time, you haven't visited our website lately. That's right, EUN readers have been able to read this column and the entire October issue for almost two weeks now...

Read All About It.(environmental concerns )
October 1, 2000... Personal computer consumes 27 MW, Martians infiltrate Wall Street, the Dow soars Fallow the news on the environment and energy fronts for any length of time, and you'll find that it's generally perplexing, contradictory, and that answers...

ESCOs Examine the Future.(energy service companies)
October 1, 2000... The adaptability of ESCOs will be their key to the future Lightfair, as always, provided an opportunity for new ideas to take root. A wide variety of exhibitors attracted a large audience of lighting professionals. One group, comprising...

LETTERS.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Readers Respond to Energy User News EDITOR'S NOTE: I have found the readers of Energy User News to be a very well-informed group. Generally, perhaps because of the complexity of their work, they have sound technical backgrounds and keep...

Steaming Towards Reduced Energy Costs.(improved energy system management)
October 1, 2000... Optimizing costs through improved energy system management Forward-thinking businesses will always keep a sharp eye on profits. Some firms aggressively pursue internal cost reduction as a means for improving productivity and profitability....

The Coming Revolution in Lighting Practice.(research)
October 1, 2000... Research on vision suggests that we have more to learn about the eye and energy efficiency Many engineering and architectural texts contain an incorrect view of how the eye deals with light. In these texts one encounters the correct...

Flexible Power for Changing Times.(increase in generator rentals)
October 1, 2000... Rental generation helps electric utilities and their customers deploy resources efficiently during the transition to competitive markets A decade ago, electric utilities relied almost solely on large-scale generating stations, and mobile...

Overcoming Power Quality Problems in Industrial Manufacturing Environments.
October 1, 2000... Industry loses billions because of poor PQ Every year, industries around the country lose between $13 billion and $26 billion in downtime due to problems with the quality of electric power delivered to factories and other industrial...

Propane Peak Shaving Saves $ at Montana Hospital and University.
October 1, 2000... Hospital diversifies energy supply for savings Backup propane systems at two Montana facilities promise to save thousands of taxpayer dollars through reduced firm gas transportation costs. The use of the interruptible natural gas schedule...

Manufacturing Plant Gets New Look.(Simonds Cutting Tools)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Project includes new lighting, motors, and drives The Simonds headquarters and manufacturing facility, located in Fitchburg, MA, contains a total of 400,000 square feet ([ft.sup.2]). The company, a manufacturer of high-quality cutting tools...

Industrial Process and Energy Efficiency.(Energy Technology Services International, Inc.)
October 1, 2000... Using energy to make money The efficiency of industrial processes and the energy systems that propel them are critical to the financial success of a business and can provide it with a definite competitive advantage. The key to making...

Commercial-duty motors.(products)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Commercial-duty motors are NEMA 48 and 56 frame, open drip-proof motors, rated between 1/6 and 1 hp in 60 Hz, 115/230 Vac single-phase, and 230/460 Vac three-phase configurations. They are designed for applications requiring low to medium...

APOGEE system.(products)(Product Information)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... APOGEE system users are offered with the capability to optimize facility performance and expand system openness with the introduction of Insight 3.2 next generation software. New functions include improved alarming and security, simplified...

Open, drip-proof motors.(product description)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Open, drip-proof motors are built for industrial service in continuous-duty applications, including blowers, pumps, compressors, and conveyors. Cast-iron construction includes cast-iron frame and bearing brackets and a corrosion-resistant...

Air handling brochure.
October 1, 2000... Air handling brochure contains automation solutions for industry personnel. The six-page, four-color publication features color photos and descriptions of Dodge and Reliance Electric products, including bearings, speed reducers, couplings,...

Diesel engines.(MackPower)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Diesel engines for a variety of commercial, industrial, and marine applications are being offered by MackPower, a business unit of Mack Trucks Inc. Initial product offerings will include the Mack E7 mechanical design engine and the Mack E7...

Automatic transfer switches.(emergency power management solution)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Automatic transfer switches, which when combined with an engine generator, provide an emergency power management solution for residential and light commercial applications, are described in this brochure. The Series 165 detects utility power...

Ethernet-based building control system.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Ethernet-based building control system features over 15 different I/O modules, a high-powered CPU with flash memory, and a BACnet-compatible Windows 98/NT front-end workstation for controlling and monitoring a building's heating, ventilating,...

Standby power systems.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Standby power systems, which include pre-integrated gen sets, transfer switches, paralleling equipment, and controls available from a single manufacturer, are detailed in a brochure. Available in sizes from 35 kW to 2 MW, the systems offer a...

Electric power website.
October 1, 2000... Electric power website (www.CAT-electricpower.com) is designed for those who want information that will help them meet their power generation needs. Thirty-five different market segments--from mining to agriculture and warehousing to...

Manual transfer switch.(main breaker load center)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Manual transfer switch and main breaker load center enable telecommunications companies to meet supplier requirements for easy switching to back-up power sources at remote towers and stations. Rated at 120 V, the singlepole, double-throw manual...

Uninterruptible power supply.(Series 800)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Uninterruptible power supply, the Series 800, is energy and space efficient while delivering virtually distortion-free output voltage. The unit features 94% energy efficiency even when lightly loaded because it uses stable DPQ circuitry to...

Ultrasonic inspection instrument.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Ultrasonic inspection instrument has applications in schools, hospitals and other institutional and industrial maintenance departments. It can be used for testing steam traps and valves, bearing fault detection, and trending. In addition, the...

Condensate pump.(for split-system air-conditioning units)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Condensate pump is designed for split-system air-conditioning units, particularly in installations where space is limited. The slim profile is just over 5 in. long and less than 2 1/2 in. high. The pump comes with a reservoir/float switch...

Industrial/commercial luminaires.(prismatic glass reflectors and integral ballast)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Industrial/commercial luminaires include two prismatic glass reflectors and integral ballast for metal-halide and/or high-pressure sodium lamps. Twin luminaires offer an alternative to 1000-W fixtures for increased light levels and higher...

Current differential and voltage relay.(broad protection)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Current differential and voltage relay offers broad protection plus metering and automation features in a single package. The product provides three-phase voltage inputs for power metering, overexcitation protection, frequency, and over- and...

Energy analysis report generator software.(Windows 95/98/NT)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Energy analysis report generator software for Windows 95/98/NT allows users to create customized professional and concise summary and comparison reports derived from data logs generated by the PowerSight line of energy analyzers. The logs...

Single- and three-phase electric submeters.(six-digit display)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Single- and three-phase electric submeters feature a six-digit display that eliminates the use of multipliers, a time stamp capability for recording peak electrical demand (kW), and an opto-isolated, fixed-pulse output for interface to...

Rooftop packaged HVAC.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Rooftop packaged HVAC units are available in 6-, 7-, 8-, 10-, and 12-ton capacities in the following configurations: cooling only; cooling with electric heat; and cooling with gas heat and heat pump. All gas/electric units perform in two-stage...

Palmtop software.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2000... Palmtop software offers a productivity solution for the maintenance industry. SMART 3.2 is Windows CE-based and provides a link between computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and technicians, who account for all of their activities...

Vertical self-contained air conditioning system.(new 145-ton version)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Vertical self-contained air conditioning system is available in a new 145-ton version. The increased tonnage allows the unit to accommodate larger floor spaces with a single unit. The SWP unit maximizes operating efficiencies by using six...

Software for intelligent buildings.
October 1, 2000... Software for intelligent buildings provides single seat monitoring and control of facilities. The three-CD suite provides the capability to design, engineer, develop, and monitor building automation systems. It features Microsoft's NT operating...

Transformer protector.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2000... Transformer protector is designed for primary-side application on distribution substation transformers rated up to 60 MVA (self-cooled base-rated) at 138 kV. It consists of electrically linked, manually reset pole-units that provide less than...

Utility application interface.
October 1, 2000... Utility application interface, combined with cellular communication-based monitor and control units, provides fault information in seconds. The cellular communication system targets applications requiring constant monitoring by providing alarm,...

Power meters.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2000... Power meters determine power quality by detecting harmonics and disturbances that could interrupt a process or damage electrical power equipment. Also equipped with features to automate sub-billing, the meters meet ANSI C12.16 revenue accuracy....

Diverse Installations Demonstrate Solar Energy.
October 1, 2000... Solar generation projects that developers hope will demonstrate the feasibility of solar energy have cropped up around the country in recent months. In Oregon, for example, the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) joined with the City of...

Federal Government Releases Green Building Software.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... WASHINGTON, DC-BEES (Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability) software offers data for balancing the environmental and economic performance of building products. Developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology...

DEGREE DAYS For Selected Cities.
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Spot Market Gas: Posted Prices.
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Ranking of Gas Utility Prices By State Commercial.
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Ranking of Electricity Prices Commercial.
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