City of Waco Conducts Successful Electricity Auction on World Energy Exchange

World Energy Solutions, Inc. announced that the City of Waco, Texas conducted its first ever electricity auction via the World Energy Exchange. The City awarded a 24 month contract for 116,800,000 kwh, or 58,400,000 kwh annually. The auction was a highly competitive event, culminating with a total of 63 bids. “We’ve been wanting to try a... 

Pantera Petroleum, Inc. Begins Commercial Natural Gas Sales From Its Sibley 84 #1 Well in West Texas

Pantera Petroleum, Inc. announces that its Sibley 84 #1 well in the West Gomez Field has entered production and has begun selling natural gas to Western Gas Resources, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (APC – News). On August 16, the on-site engineers opened the well on a 12/64ths inch choke and began selling gas... 

Progress Energy Florida Prepares for Effects of Tropical Storm Fay

Progress Energy Florida continues to monitor Tropical Storm Fay closely and is preparing for the storm’s potential impact on the company’s service area. Progress Energy Florida today opened its system storm center in Winter Garden to ensure quick response to storm damage and enhanced information flow to customers. The command center mobilizes... 

Williams Receives FERC Approval to Provide Additional Natural Gas Service to Northeast

Williams announced that that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved a proposal to expand Williams’ Transco natural gas pipeline to serve markets in the northeastern United States. The Sentinel expansion project is designed to increase Transco’s firm transportation capacity by 142,000 dekatherms per day. Phase 1 of the... 

Tampa Electric Prepares for Tropical Storm Fay, Offers Tips for Storm Readiness

Should Tropical Storm Fay impact the area, Tampa Electric has a comprehensive response plan to restore service as quickly and safely as possible. Customers are also encouraged to implement their personal storm plans. In addition to the numerous precautions area residents can take to protect their families and property, the company offers a few key tips: ... 

Progress Energy Florida Mobilizes Resources in Preparation for Fay

Progress Energy Florida continues to closely monitor Tropical Storm Fay and is prepared for any effects the storm may have on its 35-county service territory. “We are continuously monitoring the storm’s track and are mobilizing resources based on current projections,” said Jason Cutliffe, Progress Energy Florida’s system storm... 

FPL Prepares for Fay

Florida Power & Light Company is closely monitoring Fay and making preparations to restore service in the event the storm damages the electrical infrastructure in its service territory. FPL is urging its customers to take safety precautions and prepare for the potential of power outages. “There are still uncertainties in both the forecast track... 

Company will exchange light bulbs for energy-efficient ones

The Electronic Disposal Group, a San Diego-based recycling company, is planning an event that will allow people to exchange incandescent light bulbs for free energy-efficient light bulbs. The exchange is planned for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Aug. 24 at Wal-Mart’s southwest parking lot, 605 Fletcher Parkway in El Cajon. The event is free and... 

AEHI Submits Rezone Application for Idaho Energy Complex Nuclear Plant

Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc. has submitted an application to Elmore County to rezone 1,400 acres of land from agricultural to industrial, a crucial first step to developing the Idaho Energy Complex (IEC). The IEC (www.idahoenergycomplex.com) is a proposed 1,600-megawatt third-generation advanced nuclear reactor to be located about 65 miles southwest... 

Wavefront Energy & Environmental Services Inc. – Powerwave expected to improve west Texas waterflood

Wavefront Energy and Environmental Services Inc., a world leader in fluid injection technology for improved/enhanced oil recovery and groundwater restoration is pleased to announce that Powerwave will be implemented in an active waterflood in Gaines County Texas by an independent oil and gas producer whose average production is approximately 40,000...