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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Power Engineering Top Stories 11/25

Meet the POWER-GEN Keynote Panel
Bob Perciasepe, president of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions and former deputy administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, will be one of four speakers participating in the opening keynote session at POWER-GEN International 2014. Click here to meet the entire keynote panel.
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Video Highlights
  • Bechtel, Siemens, Panda Power dedicate Sherman Power Project
  • EPA’s Clean Power Plan will raise energy prices
  • Iran nuclear talks to be extended until July
  • ACCIONA Windpower to supply capacity for IKEA’s largest renewable project
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    FERC approves Exelon, Pepco merger
    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved a merger between Exelon Corp. (NYSE: EXC) and Pepco Holdings Inc. (NYSE: POM).
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    Charah secures fly ash contracts with LG&E, KU
    Charah, Inc. has entered into or renewed multiple agreements with Louisville Gas and Electric Co. and Kentucky Utilities Co. (LG&E and KU) to manage and beneficially use the coal combustion products (CCPs) at three facilities.
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    Report: EPA’s Clean Power Plan will raise energy prices
    The cost of electricity and natural gas will increase by nearly $300 billion in 2020 compared to 2012 prices, according to the “Energy Market Impacts of Recent Federal Regulations on the Electric Power Sector,” report conducted by Energy Ventures Analysis, Inc.
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    Industry News
    Shining a Light on Women Leaders in the Power Industry
    In early 2013, a group of women, dubbed the Women in Power committee, assembled in Orlando, Florida to figure out how to honor women who have dedicated their careers to the power industry. The industry is male-dominated with men making up more than 75 percent of the workforce, according to estimates.
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    Bechtel, Siemens, Panda Power Funds dedicate Sherman Power Project in Texas
    Panda Power Funds, Siemens (NYSE: SI) and Bechtel dedicated the 758-MW Panda Sherman Power Project in Sherman, Texas, two weeks ahead of schedule.
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    EU residential energy prices climbing faster than US
    European residential electricity prices have significantly exceeded U.S. prices, and the gap has widened in recent years.
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    Industry Trends
    Henry Hub Average Natural Gas Spot Prices
    The Henry Hub is the pricing point for natural gas futures contracts. Here's a look at how prices have changed up to October 1, 2014.
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    Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas' Economic Indicators
    The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas offers a glimpse into how the markets are doing domestically and internationally.
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    EIA’s weekly coal production report
    The U.S. Energy Information Administration has released its coal production report for the week ending November 8.
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    The Basics of Temperature Measurement Using Thermocouples and RTDs
    Review the basics of choosing a sensor for temperature measurement. Whether it’s a thermocouple or RTD instrument, consideration must be given to its type, temperature range, sensor materials, relative sensitivity and several other factors. This white paper compares and contrasts some common aspects to help you make an informed selection between sensor types and avoid potential problems in your application.
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    Add your hero to our Wall of Honor!
    The Wall of Honor pays tribute to military personnel around the world. It is on display at all of PennWell's North American conferences. Click to add a name or sponsor the wall.
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    From GenerationHub
    More nuclear units return to service; spot power prices slip below $50
    The power generation snapshot for Nov. 24 indicates that temperatures have moderated; spot gas and power prices have decreased and fewer nuclear power reactors are offline.
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    Hoosier Energy gets one-year MATS extension for Merom coal plant
    The Indiana Department of Environmental Management on Nov. 13 approved a final air permit covering a one-year extension, to April 2016, for Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative to comply at the Merom coal plant with the federal Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS).
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