Power Engineering E-Newsletter 3/29

Weekly Video Wrap Up Court rejects petition to shut down Vermont Yankee nuclear plant NRG planning conversion of coal-fired power plant to burn gas AltaGas purchases natural gas-fired power plant for $515mn ASLB upholds environmental approval for the Levy nuclear power plant View Now Share: Top Stories Vermont Yankee nuclear plant survives shutdown petition in Supreme Court State's high court denies claim the plant shouldn't operate without certificate. Read More Share: NRC decision on environmental impact of proposed Levy County nuclear power plant upheld Decision will be final determination if it isn't appealed. Read More Share: NRG releases report supporting converting coal-fired power plant to burn natural gas Conversion could reduce wholesale prices by 5 percent, report says. Read More Share: New Jersey reaches 1 GW of installed solar power More than 20,000 installed projects helped state reach the goal. Read More Share: In Case You Missed It • Gulf Power to close Florida coal-fired power plant • ABB upgrades controls at IGCC power plant • Westinghouse Springfields plant completes first nuclear fuel delivery to EDF • Xcel Energy reduces rate increase request in Minnesota • ABB to upgrade coal-fired unit's control system • Solar America enters new strategic alliance to expand in Mexico • Study shows strong support for nuclear power in UAE • Dominion Virginia Power to buy solar power from small generators • Washington Legislature passes bill to create GHG emissions plan • DOE launches Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative • ABB upgrades turbine control at Dominion coal-fired power plant • Juhl Wind changes name to Juhl Energy • Nuclear essential for UK energy future, chief adviser says • SPX to supply equipment for gas-fired power plant in Israel • Geronimo Energy purchases wind energy development portfolio • DOE funds awarded to energy management project • Alstom concludes contract for supercritical coal-fired boiler project in India • ABB wins contract for 125 MW solar power project in Arizona • NRG Energy plans natural gas-fired power plant in Corpus Christi • NRC names Arthur Howell Region IV Administrator • WindPower Innovations expands by acquiring Rig Construction • AltaGas buys natural gas-fired power plant for $515mn • NRC cites Prairie Island nuclear unit for loss of high-range gas detector • MOU signed for deliveries of solar polysilicon equipment • EnerNOC introduces demand response system in New England • Brazil to spend $150mn on nuclear safety upgrades • SONGS outages cause power price spike in southern California • Kewaunee nuclear plant layoffs to start in late May • Apple data centers completely powered by renewable energy The Week's Most Read Articles U.S. coal-fired power plants invested more than $30bn on scrubbers in four years In four years, more than 190 GW of coal capacity was scrubbed. Read More Share: Wisconsin Public Service Corp. wins approval for new type of emissions control system Plant will be first in U.S. to use the technology. Read More Share: Contractor dies in accident at West Virginia power plant Power plant was the scene of another tragic accident two years prior. Read More Share: California utility regulators reject proposals for two natural gas-fired power plants More than 400 MW of potential capacity was denied. Read More Share: Cape Wind earns financing for offshore wind project Project expected to break ground by the end of 2013. Read More Share: What's trending this week Weekly Coal Production Update The Weekly Coal Production (WCP) Report provides estimates for U.S. coal production by state based on railroad car loading data. Read More Share: Join In Register early for our shows and save $100! 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