The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking public comments on the recently released draft environmental impact statement (EIS) regarding the proposed Montana Alberta [read more]
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), in partnership with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) and Cooperative Research Network, has selected the Associated Electric [read more]
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) of Lansing, Mich., recently approved the staff's recommendations to improve electric interconnections between independent power producers and public utilities."By [read more]
Seven electric transmission owners and an independent transmission company recently initiated a joint effort to study and plan for the expansion and reinforcement of the [read more]
The Vermont state legislature committee on Natural Resources and Energy introduced a bill to the House on March 15 relating to the conservation of energy [read more]
AREVA Group SA has issued a counteroffer for the acquisition of REpower Systems AG, a Germany-based wind turbine manufacturer.In January, AREVA offered REpower 105 euros [read more]
Xcel Energy, a Minneapolis-based electric utility, is inviting potential wind project owners and developers to submit their proposals for new sources of energy.Beginning March 20, [read more]
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has launched a request for offers (RFO) for renewable energy resources that will be needed to comply with a [read more]
Prince Edward Island (PEI) has seen nearly $5 million invested in its energy savings bonds in less than three months, say PEI government officials.The bond [read more]
Central Maine Power Co. (CMP), a subsidiary of Energy East Corp., has launched its Maine Power Reliability Program (MPRP), an initiative to ensure the continued [read more]
Westfield Valley Fair, a joint venture between the Westfield Group and JPMorgan Fleming Asset Management, has purchased 1.6 million kWh of renewable energy derived from [read more]
The University of Wisconsin (UW-River Falls), River Falls Municipal Utilities (RFMU) and Wisconsin Public Power Inc. (WPPI) have signed a memorandum of understanding outlining their [read more]
Manitowoc Crane Group (MCG) of Manitowoc, Wis., has introduced the Grove GTK1100 crane for the assembly and maintenance of wind turbines.The crane’s design maximizes lifting [read more]
PPM Energy, ScottishPower's U.S. energy business, has hired Gerard Philpott as director of business development to lead PPM's development activities in Canada through its affiliate [read more]
Gov. John Lynch, D-N.H., has urged the House Science, Technology and Energy Committee to support the creation of a renewable portfolio standard (RPS) as a [read more]