Energy User News articles from September 2000

Energy User News archives from September 2000

California's Long Hot Summer Rocks Faith In Deregulation.
September 1, 2000... California blazed the trail for U.S. power deregulation, promising cheaper prices and increased reliability, but the state's closely watched road to deregulation suddenly became a lot rockier than expected this summer as prices rose...

FTC Speaks on Market Power.
September 1, 2000... WASHINGTON, DC--A new report issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on July 30 underscores the complex nature of deregulation. "Competition and Consumer Protection Perspectives on Electric Power Regulatory Reform" raises questions about...

Duke Energy Proposes Solutions to California Electricity Shortfall.
September 1, 2000... HOUSTON and MOSS LANDING, CA--Duke Energy North America (DENA) offered California Governor Gray Davis specific solutions to address the state's electricity supply shortage, proposing to deliver 3,000 megawatts (MW) of new supply through the...

American Gas Association.
September 1, 2000... The American Gas Association (AGA), the Business Council for Sustainable Energy, the Solar Energy Industries Association, and the American Wind Energy Association announced the formation of a new organization, The Natural Gas-Renewable Energy...

Silicon Energy.
September 1, 2000... Silicon Energy of Alameda, CA, has finalized a technology alliance and reseller agreement with Carrier Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp., to market Silicon Energy's Enterprise Energy Management (EEM) software. Under the...

Three Southeastern utilities.
September 1, 2000... Three Southeastern utilities, CP&L Energy, Duke Energy, and SCANA Corp., proposed an independent regional transmission organization (RTO), called GridSouth, to operate their power transmission systems in compliance with Federal Energy...

Department of Energy.
September 1, 2000... The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $13 million to nine industrial partnerships for research and development on durable and cost-effective low-emission technologies for small gas turbines used in distributed power generation. Five...

Bear Stearns.
September 1, 2000... Bear Stearns is reported to be expanding its proprietary investments group and aims to make its first investments in the power sector within six months. The firm recently hired Ghazali Inam, vice president-asset finance in the power and energy...

Entergy and FPL Group Agree to Merger.
September 1, 2000... JUNO BEACH, FL and NEW ORLEANS--FPL Group, Inc. and Entergy Corporation announced that they have agreed to combine in a merger of equals, creating what they hope will be the largest power company in the nation. The new company, which will...

Battelle Experts Forecast The Top-Ten Energy Innovations For 2010.
September 1, 2000... COLUMBUS, OH--Energy is undergoing elemental changes that reach far beyond deregulation. "We're on the cusp of some major, fundamental changes in energy. In fact, it's already starting," said Dr. Steve Millett, Thought Leader and manager of...

FPL Energy Reveals Wind Generation Plans.
September 1, 2000... JUNO BEACH, FL--FPL Energy, LLC, the independent power production subsidiary of FPL Group, Inc., reported an agreement with Vestas Wind Systems A/S of Denmark for delivery of 200 wind turbines and an option for an additional 600 turbines. ...

FERC Activities Affect Prices in Northeast.
September 1, 2000... WASHINGTON, DC--In a July 12 order, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved certificates for two major natural gas pipeline projects intended to provide additional natural gas service to the northeastern United States. Noting that the...

Grandstanding Won't Solve Power Woes.
September 1, 2000... Increasing power uncertainties make keeping an operation on-line a challenge Stage One, Stage Two, and Stage Three alerts in California (see cover story) and rising electricity prices in New York have given politicians a stage upon which...

A Coming Oil Crisis?
September 1, 2000... One of the authors of the concept of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve discusses recent oil shortages and the industry's long-term outlook Larry Goldstein, director of the Petroleum Institute Research Foundation (PIRF), has played a...

How Good Is Your Power?
September 1, 2000... Electronic equipment makes heightened sensitivity to power quality an asset The market for reliable, clean (free of harmonics and voltage irregularities) power is a multi-billion dollar industry and growing. Indeed, power quality is...

Performance Contracts in a Deregulated Marketplace.(demand side management programs)(Column)
September 1, 2000... Deregulation is changing the way ESCOs work In the late 1980s and through the 1990s, many utilities sponsored demand side management (DSM) programs. These programs made funding available for energy projects that reduced electrical loads on...

Dealing with Energy Service Companies in the Face of Utility Deregulation.
September 1, 2000... End users Need to Be Aware of Their Choices Over the past three decades, the methods for managing energy use and costs have grown to include a dizzying array of technologies. These technologies find application in every aspect of the...

Staying Away from Downtime.(analysis of parameters and loads)(Brief Article)(Column)
September 1, 2000... Proper gen set sizing requires analysis of parameters and loads When determining the size and configuration of an engine generator set (gen set) size, there are a number of parameters to consider. Cummins Onan's GenSize '96 is one program...

Lakewood's Winterhurst Brings Home the Gold.(Lakewood, Ohio's Winterhurst Ice Rink)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Brewer-Garrett avoids energy slips An innovative program initiated by the administration of the city of Lakewood, OH, for its Winterhurst Ice Rink is significantly exceeding performance expectations. A self-funding capital improvement...

Cement Plant Expects 'Concrete' Savings.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Reliable drives and control systems optimize processes and save energy When the expansion of Lone Star Industries' Greencastle, IN, cement plant is completed, the facility will nearly double its production capacity--from 750,000 tons per...

Marine Corps Makes Technological Leap to Better Operations, Maintenance.(Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)
September 1, 2000... System developed at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory addresses needs of military, industry "Doing more with less" is a mantra heard by executives all across the country. The brass in the United States military has also gotten the...

Basic Demand Control.
September 1, 2000... Demand control is essential to saving energy Every energy manager must develop a viable strategy to optimize energy efficiency while minimizing costs. For the plan to be effective, the energy manager must understand how each energy source...

Energy management.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Energy management catalog describes the company's full line of current transducers, current-operated switches, and power transducers for energy management and facility monitoring. Detailed specifications, recommended applications, and...

Generator transfer device.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Generator transfer device works in conjunction with an auxiliary generator to power existing fluorescent fixtures for egress lighting regardless of luminaire wall switch position. The device senses generator power and switches the ac ballast...

Fuel air ratio control system.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Fuel air ratio control system is a microprocessor-based system that replaces traditional mechanical cam and linkage assemblies for commercial and light industrial burners. The system consists of a fuel air ratio controller, up to four universal...

Front end, workstation software.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Front end, workstation software package for the building automation industry is designed to support multiple standard and non-standard protocols, including BACnet, Lon-Works, MODBUS, SMNP, and Automated Logic's legacy protocol, and it does so...

Inherent soft.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Adjustable frequency drives provide on-demand chilled water pumping for energy savings up to 60%, the company says. Features include the ability to control the speed of standard ac motors and respond to specific speed reference signals. One...

Acoustical and thermal duct insulation.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Acoustical and thermal duct insulation enables system designers using spiral duct to reap the same acoustical and thermal performance benefits common to lined rectangular duct, the manufacturer says. The semi-rigid insulation snaps into place...

HVAC.(Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2000... Low-horsepower drive for HVAC applications incorporates in a compact unit key functions and features typical of large-horsepower drives. The drive is able to respond to input signal changes in as little as 8 ms. It covers a 1/2-3 hp range in a...

Lighting design software.
September 1, 2000... Lighting design software is now accessible via the wireless web as well as on CD-ROM. The program develops simple interior lighting layouts where uniform horizontal illumination is the primary objective. Designs can be developed with minimal...

Passive infrared.
September 1, 2000... Passive infrared and ultrasonic dual technology lighting control is said to overcome the problems of false activation due to heavy airflow, unintended blackouts caused by coverage gaps, and coverage fluctuations due to changes in humidity,...

Industrial lighting luminaires.
September 1, 2000... Specification-grade industrial lighting luminaires are capable of performing in any industrial environment. The luminaire maintains an ambient temperature rating of 650[degrees]C in high-bay applications, allowing electrical components to...

Line of downlights.(products)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Line of downlights, accent lights, and wallwashers is designed for use with quartz halogen PAR-20 and PAR-30 short-neck lamps. These shallow, space-saving Darklites are especially suited to installations with low to medium ceiling heights. The...

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Spot Market Gas: Posted Prices.
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Ranking of Gas Utility Prices By State Industrial.
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Ranking of Electricity Prices Industrial.
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