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Closing the Loop

Submitted by mburr on Sat, 2013-12-21 12:29
Increasingly complex and fast-changing power markets call for state-of-the-art automation systems. Fortnightly’s PowerProfit talks with Invensys v.p. Peter Martin.
Increasingly complex and fast-changing power markets call for state-of-the-art automation systems. Fortnightly’s PowerProfit talks with Invensys v.p. Peter Martin.

Microgrid Milestones

Submitted by mburr on Thu, 2013-12-19 12:09
One of the most interesting trends of 2013 was the rise of microgrids. While the hype overshadows the reality of actual projects, several key developments have set the stage for growth.
One of the most interesting trends of 2013 was the rise of microgrids. While the hype overshadows the reality of actual projects, several key developments have set the stage for growth.

Biomethane Rising

Submitted by mburr on Wed, 2013-11-27 10:31
Legislation in 2012 set biomethane on the path toward growth in California. Follow-up regulation is creating a framework for opportunities – both to provide pipeline gas and fuel power plants.
Legislation in 2012 set biomethane on the path toward growth in California. Follow-up regulation is creating a framework for opportunities – both to provide pipeline gas and fuel power plants.

Cycling Duty

Submitted by meacott on Wed, 2013-11-13 15:10
Will cheap natural gas forever change the way generators configure their fleets? NRG’s COO explains the company’s all-of-the-above strategy.
Will cheap natural gas forever change the way generators configure their fleets? NRG’s COO explains the company’s all-of-the-above strategy.

Don't Fear the FERC

Submitted by mburr on Thu, 2013-10-31 11:21
Market-manipulation violations can bring civil penalties and disgorgement losses. Energy traders can mitigate FERC enforcement risks with four straightforward (yet effective) steps.
Market-manipulation violations can bring civil penalties and disgorgement losses. Energy traders can mitigate FERC enforcement risks with four straightforward (yet effective) steps.