LOOMING EXPIRATION OF FEDERAL INCENTIVE THREATENS WIND POWER’S NEW-FOUND GROWTH: AWEA SECOND QUARTER MARKET REPORT

U.S. now leads world in wind energy generation but delay in extending federal tax credit places 2009 project pipeline on hold, discourages manufacturing investment U.S. wind farms now generate more electricity than any other nation in the world and are on track to expand by over 45% this year, but the expiration of the federal production tax credit... 

Analysis of China Electric Transmission and Transformation Equipment Industry 2008 Now Available

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Analysis of China Electric Transmission and Transformation Equipment Industry 2008″ report to their offering. In terms of the Chinese economic development and growing electricity consumption in urban and rural areas, the growth of China’s electricity consumption has continued... 

Duke Energy Carolinas Signs Deal to Turn Landfill Gas into Energy

Beginning in 2009, gas produced from a landfill in Durham, N.C., will be turned into power to serve customers of Duke Energy Carolinas. The company announced today that it has signed an agreement with Methane Power Inc. to purchase two megawatts of renewable energy generated from the city of Durham landfill, which was closed in the mid-1990s. “This... 

We Energies, Madison Gas & Electric, Wisconsin Public Power Commit to Additional Environmental Initiatives

We Energies, Madison Gas & Electric and Wisconsin Public Power today announced a significant new commitment to environmental initiatives. They include reductions in greenhouse gases, investments in additional renewable energy resources, funding to protect Lake Michigan’s ecosystem and the retirement of older, less-efficient generation. “Coupled... 

Zebula Named Treasurer of American Electric Power

Charles E. Zebula has been named senior vice president and treasurer of American Electric Power, the company announced today. The change is effective Sept. 1. Zebula, 48, was previously senior vice president – fuel, emissions and logistics for AEP. In his new position, Zebula will be responsible for AEP’s treasury and investor relations... 

Trilogy By Shea Homes Teams With BP Solar To Offer Free Solar Power On New Homes

Trilogy(TM) by Shea Homes, the first builder to roll out a national solar offering, has chosen to work with BP Solar, a global leader in solar energy. Trilogy will offer free solar power systems on new homes as part of its ongoing commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of homes in all of its Shea Homes Active Lifestyle(TM) Communities across four... 

Exelon Nuclear Launches Texas Web Site

Exelon Nuclear today announced the launch of a new Texas-based Web site intended to keep the public updated and informed about the company’s proposed Victoria County nuclear plant. The Web site address is http://www.ExelonNuclearTexas.com. The Web site includes project updates, upcoming events, facts about the proposed project, facts about nuclear... 

AMSC Enters Power Market in Turkey with Wind Turbine License to Model Enerji Ltd.

American Superconductor Corporation, a leading energy technologies company, announced today that it has licensed its proprietary WT1650 wind turbine design to Model Enerji Ltd., Turkey’s first megawatt-class wind turbine manufacturer. Under the terms of the contract, Model Enerji has exclusive rights to manufacture, sell, install, operate and maintain...