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Apex CoVantage to Install Meters for AEP Ohio

Submitted by aburr on Fri, 2013-11-15 14:15

AEP Ohio, a subsidiary of American Electric Power, named Apex CoVantage as its installation partner for the upcoming, system-wide AMR deployment. In this role, Apex will provide upgrades to electric meters throughout the utility's service territory. Leveraging ProField, Apex's proprietary ERP system for mobile workforce optimization, AEP Ohio will gain full control and visibility over operations. AMR meters are being introduced to the AEP Ohio service territory in an effort to increase reading percentages and enhance data security.

Emerson to Automate Two 1,050 MW Units at South Korea Power Plant

Submitted by aburr on Fri, 2013-11-15 14:14

Emerson Process Management, a business of Emerson, will install its Ovation control system at two 1,050-MW coal-fired power generating units under construction at the Taean thermal power plant in South Korea. Ovation technology will be installed at five of South Korea’s six largest coal-fired power plants. The $11 million contract was awarded by Daelim Industrial Co. Ltd., one of South Korea’s largest construction firms and is expected to come online in 2016.

Alterra Completes Revised PPA for Jimmie Creek Hydro and Acquires 100% of Project

Submitted by aburr on Fri, 2013-11-15 14:13

Alterra completed an amendment of its PPA for the 62-MW Jimmie Creek run-of-river hydroelectric project. Under the agreement, the Jimmie Creek project will sell 100% of its power to BC Hydro for 40 years commencing in August 2016. Alterra has also agreed to purchase the 49% project stake currently held by an affiliate of General Electric Energy Financial Services. Upon closing of this transaction, Alterra will own 100% of the Jimmie Creek project. All first nations agreements and environmental permits for Jimmie Creek are in place.

Allete Clean Energy to Purchase Wind Energy Facilities in Three US states

Submitted by aburr on Fri, 2013-11-15 14:12

ALLETE Clean Energy signed an acquisition agreement to purchase wind farms in Minnesota, Iowa and Oregon from The AES Corporation in early 2014 and has also signed an option agreement to acquire a fourth wind energy facility in Pennsylvania in mid-2015. Under the acquisition agreement, ALLETE Clean Energy would acquire AES’ position in operating wind energy projects in Lake Benton, Minn., Storm Lake, Ia., and Condon, Ore. with a total output of 231 MW for $27 million. All three wind farms to be acquired have PPAs in place for their entire electric output.

Landis+Gyr Completes Agreement with CPS Energy for 700,000 Advanced Meters

Submitted by aburr on Fri, 2013-11-15 14:11

Landis+Gyr established an agreement with CPS Energy to supply advanced residential electric meters for the utility's grid modernization effort. Landis+Gyr will provide 700,000 E-350 FOCUS advanced meters with shipments beginning early in 2014. The meter upgrade project is anticipated to take four years. In addition to metering technology, Landis+Gyr is operating a direct load control program at CPS Energy. The utility is using virtual peak plant software and load control devices from Landis+Gyr to verify and measure energy savings from conservation events.

Southern Power and Partner Turner Renewable Energy to Acquire California Solar Plant

Submitted by aburr on Mon, 2013-11-11 12:51

Southern Company subsidiary Southern Power acquired the company's second solar PV installation in California – the 20-MW Adobe Solar Facility – in partnership with Turner Renewable Energy. The Southern Power-Turner Renewable Energy partnership's sixth solar project acquisition is expected to close upon the successful completion of construction, which is anticipated in spring 2014. The Adobe Solar Facility will be built, operated and maintained by SunEdison.

U.S. Army Selects Eaton to Support Its Global Power Conservation and Alternative Energy Initiatives

Submitted by aburr on Mon, 2013-11-11 12:48

Eaton was contracted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, to help advance energy conservation and implementation of alternative energy projects at U.S. Army-operated facilities around the world. Eaton is one of 11 companies to receive the $600 million shared capacity multiple award task order contract. Under the contract, Eaton will provide existing condition surveys, system designs, installation and commissioning for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.

FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Utilities File Plans to Purchase Electric Generation Supply Beginning in 2015

Submitted by aburr on Mon, 2013-11-11 12:43

FirstEnergy's Metropolitan Edison (Met-Ed), Pennsylvania Electric (Penelec), Pennsylvania Power (Penn Power), and West Penn Power utility companies have filed plans with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PPUC) to procure electric generation supply beginning June 2015 for customers who choose not to shop with alternate suppliers. The procurement process will be managed by CRA International, Inc. (CRA). Under the proposed plan, CRA will conduct auctions on a quarter

Dynamic Energy and DiCarlo Distributors Complete Construction on New York Solar Project

Submitted by aburr on Mon, 2013-11-11 12:42

Dynamic Energy Solutions began construction on a 904.2kW solar project for DiCarlo Distributors (DiCarlo) in Holtsville, New York. The solar project will be one of the largest roof-mounted solar arrays in Long Island and will participate in the LIPA Clean Solar Initiative Feed-In Tariff (FIT) program. Dynamic Energy will provide full turnkey services, including engineering, procurement and construction.