| Content Category: FYI |
| DEQ Seeks Public Comments On Proposed Transmission Line |
| on 19 Mar 2007 by NAW Staff |
| 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] |
| AECI Receives Wind Cooperative Of The Year Award |
| on 19 Mar 2007 by NAW Staff |
| 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] |
| MPSC Approves Recommendations To Improve Interconnection System |
| on 19 Mar 2007 by NAW Staff |
| 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] |
| Western States Perform Study To Improve Transmission System |
| on 19 Mar 2007 by NAW Staff |
| 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] |
| AREVA Group Counteroffers Suzlon's Bid |
| on 16 Mar 2007 by NAW Staff |
| 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 Accepting Wind Energy Proposals |
| on 16 Mar 2007 by NAW Staff |
| 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 Utility Launches RFO |
| on 16 Mar 2007 by NAW Staff |
| 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] |
| CMP Studies New England And New Brunswick's Transmission Lines |
| on 15 Mar 2007 by NAW Staff |
| 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 Purchases Wind And Solar Power |
| on 15 Mar 2007 by NAW Staff |
| 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] |
| UoW, River Falls Municipal Utilities, WPPI Sign MOU |
| on 14 Mar 2007 by NAW Staff |
| 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] |
| EER's Study Shows Continued Growth For Canadian Wind Market |
| on 13 Mar 2007 by NAW Staff |
| A new study released by Emerging Energy Research (EER), a Cambridge, Mass.-based advisory and consulting firm, indicates Canada's wind power capacity is expected to grow [read more] |
| Wind Blade Manufacturing Facility Commissioned In South Dakota |
| on 12 Mar 2007 by NAW Staff |
| San Diego-headquartered Knight & Carver has officially opened its wind blade manufacturing and repair facility in Howard, S.D. Built on a 7.2-acre site in the [read more] |
| AESO Releases New 10-Year Plan To Upgrade Transmission System |
| on 12 Mar 2007 by NAW Staff |
| The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO), a Calgary, Alberta-based independent system operator for the province's interconnected power system, has released a new 10-year transmission system [read more] |
| SMUD To Release RFO In May |
| on 09 Mar 2007 by NAW Staff |
| The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), Sacramento, Calif., will release a request for offers (RFO) in May for renewable energy projects.According to SMUD, the utility [read more] |
| AMSC To Expand Product Offering With Acquisition |
| on 08 Mar 2007 by NAW Staff |
| Westborough, Mass.-headquartered American Superconductor Corp. (AMSC), a provider of power electronic systems, has agreed to acquire Power Quality Systems Inc. (PQS), a West Mifflin, Pa.-based [read more] |
