PennEnergy's Daily Power Update 12/2

Energy News & Insights

E.ON to spin off conventional energy operations E.ON to spin off its nuclear, oil, coal and gas operations to focus on renewable energy and power distribution …more>>

Ofgem slaps Drax, InterGen with $61MM in fines (Video) UK regulator Ofgem has hit Drax Power and InterGen with a total of £39 million (US$61 million) in penalties for failing to meet mandated environmental obligations …more>>

Fire shuts down Tihange 3 nuclear plant in Belgium Electrabel’s Tihange 3 nuclear reactor in Belgium remains offline following an electrical fire that prompted an automatic shutdown over the weekend. …more>>

National Grid backs EPA plan to reduce power emissions National Grid makes recommendations, supports EPA’s proposed regulations aimed at to reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from existing power plants …more>>

Itron to deliver edge intelligence to leading Brazilian utility Brazilian utility AES Eletropaulo to pilot Itron’s OpenWay Riva solution for smart grid project in the City of Barueri …more>>

Algonquin expands California solar power facility Algonquin Power & Utilities to add 10 MW solar power facility adjacent to Bakersfield project in Kern County, California …more>>

Committee looks into beneficial uses of coal ash A North Carolina environmental committee will evaluate new options for coal ash — a byproduct that remains after coal is burned to generate electricity …more>>

Alstom to introduce first energy management system to Sri Lankan grid Alstom T&D India to introduce the first energy management system to Sri Lanka’s electricity transmission network …more>>