Utilities

Drax releases FY 2009 results

Drax, the coal-fired power station owner, has said a rapid return to economic growth in the UK is unlikely

Ricardo Raineri to fill Chile’s Energy Minister role

President-elect Sebastián Piñera is nominating the Universidad Católica economics professor

Ricardo Raineri is set to be Chile's next Energy Minister.

Algeria interested in PBMR Company’s nuclear reactor technology

South Africa’s PBMR could help meet North Africa’s power generation and desalination needs

B&W PGG’s CO2 capture method successful in coal-fired plant test

A branch of The Babcock & Wilcox Company, the company aims for further pilot-testing of the RSAT technology

B&W PGG has found success with a CO2 capture method used in a coal-fired plant test.

Germany to remove nuclear waste from Asse facility

The storage area, a former subterranean salt mine research operation, has been found unstable

Schacht Asse II will be removing roughly 126,000 barrels with radioactive waste from underground storage.

Zimbabwe and Namibia to uphold 2007 power contract

Coal shortages had reduced Zimbabwe’s power generation and raised concerns of cutting off exports

Pepco Holdings, Inc. to donate $50K to Haitian earthquake relief effort

The Washington, DC, company is one of the largest Mid-Atlantic energy providers

Pepco Holdings, Inc. is donating to the Haitian relief effort through The Red Cross.

South Korea aims for $400 billion in nuclear energy contracts

The Asian nation plans to have 80 nuclear power plants and 20 percent of the global market share by 2030

South Korea aims to be the third largest exporter of nuclear power plants.

Smart Grid Summit planned for Jan. 20-22

Utilities can learn how to make grids smarter through IP communications technologies

The Smart Grid Summit will be held Jan. 20-22.

Honeywell and Washington Gas partner on major power project for US government

St. Elizabeths West Campus in Washington, DC, will increase its energy security and cut emissions

Honeywell and Washington Gas are working on a power project in Washington, DC.

DPL Inc. buys $52.4 of DPL Capital Trust II Capital Securities

The DPL Inc., Capital Securities transaction will result in significant cost savings

DPL Inc., an Ohio energy company, has purchased $52.4 of DPL Capital Trust II Capital Securities.

Canadian government accepting AECL CANDU Reactor Division investor proposals

AECL seeks to strengthen the division’s global presence as the nuclear power industry reemerges

The Canadian government is accepting investor proposals for AECL's CANDU Nuclear Reactor Division.

Cree, Inc. LED lights used in Smithsonian exhibit

The LR24 luminaries will protect valuable artifacts and save energy costs at the National Air and Space Museum

Cree, Inc.'s LR24 LED lights are being used by the Smithsonian Institution.

Clean Coal Ltd. to burn coal in situ beneath North Sea

The UK Coal Authority has approved the UCG project, which will contribute to Britain’s energy

Clean Coal Ltd. will burn coal in situ beneath the North Sea.

Trinity Industries, Inc. extends common stock repurchase program

The Texas owner of multi-sector businesses will continue activity through December 2010

Trinity Industries, Inc. is extending its common stock repurchase program.

AREVA Inc. recruiting suppliers and builders for Maryland U.S. EPR nuclear power plant

The first US plant since the 1970s will supply energy to more than 1.6 million households

AREVA Inc. is recruiting suppliers and builders for a Maryland U.S. EPR nuclear power plant.

Plumina receives $35 million investment for LED street light facility in UK

UK Trade & Investment is helping the green technology innovator introduce its product worldwide

Plumina has received $35 million of investment for LED street light facility.

Brazil's power to hydroelectric dam restored

The Iptaipu Dam’s shutdown and widespread blackouts point to poor infrastructure

Brazil is recovering from a massive blackout after a major dam lost power.

NuStar Energy L.P. prices public offering of 5,000,000 common units

NuStar’s offer is scheduled to close on Nov. 13, 2009

NuStar Energy L.P. has priced a public offering of 5,000,000 common units.

E.ON UK, RWE npower to launch Horizon Nuclear Power Ltd.

The nuclear joint venture has been fully established and will create 11,000 jobs

RWE npwer and E.ON UK will begin operating Horizon Nuclear Power this month.

Hydro Québec to purchase New Brunswick Power Corporation for US $4.4 billion

The electrical utility will expand its reach into the Maine and New Hampshire power markets

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission takes on temporary members

Pereira and Beaudet bring strong backgrounds in the nuclear and environmental sectors

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has taken on two temporary members.

Canadian government to fund Northwest transmission line project

Mining is expected to grow in the province in the near future as a result

British Columbia's mining industry may expand along with a new power grid.

DOE completes critical energy conservation appliance standards

A first-time efficiency standard for vending machines will be implemented in 2012

The US Department of Energy has released standards on vending machines and other appliances.

Renaissance’s efficient LED lighting and recycling plan gains government’s attention

The company’s efficient technology could play a key role in the nation’s green initiatives

Renaissance Lighting's efficient LED luminaries and recycling program is gaining Congressional interest.

Auckland, NZ-based council keeping city rates low through efficiency plan

The North Shore City Council has targeted a variety of areas to cut costs

The North Shore City Council of Auckland, NZ, has significantly cut costs through energy-saving efforts.

Beacon Power appoints first non-executive Chairman

Virgil Rose brings 40 years of industry experience to the company

Virgil Rose has been made non-executive Chairman of the Board for Beacon Power Corporation.

Modine Manufacturing to release The Effinity93 with Conservicore™ technology

The highly-efficient gas-fired unit heater will offer customers significant savings

Modine Manufacturing Company has designed an efficient gas-fired unit heater that will save customers on bills.

Sharp encourages South Africa to include solar PV in renewable energy law

Sharp urges South Africa to include solar photovoltaics into its recent renewable energy feed-in tariff

Study calculates carbon exposure, financial risk of 500 leading US companies

Earnings could fall from less than 1% to 117% under US cap-and-trade; utility firms would be hit hardest

Eskom gets credit agency loan

South African utility receives loan from 7 European banks

SSE to develop three “milestone” projects

UK utility plans to build new plants across Britain

PECO adding underground lines to increase gas capacity

Projects part of $3.3 million in natural gas work in southeastern Pennsylvania

Alpha Natural Resources to buy Foundation Coal

Merger will create third largest coal company in US

Centrica buys 20 percent stake in British Energy from French EDF

Deal marks a debut in nuclear energy for Centrica

Arch Coal gives $1.5 million for clean coal research

Money to go towards new Clean Coal Technology Center

Toshiba establishes nuclear center in US

Nuclear power unit will bring 194 jobs to Charlotte, NC as city aspires to become an energy hub

EPA withdraws permit for New Mexico coal plant

Permit issued before full assessment of environmental impact made, EPA says

Scottish and Southern Energy, UK Coal agree to supply agreement

UK Coal will provide SSE with a total of 3.5 million tonnes of coal

European Parliament votes to support new rules on energy market

New legislation aims to secure energy supplies and lower prices

Miami to launch smart grid project

Mayor says initiative will help stimulate economy and create “green” jobs

U.S. Dept of Energy to give $3.4 billion for smart grid initiatives

Move to modernize electricity transmission, Biden says

Canada invests in hydroelectric project with GE and Plutonic

Project will curb emissions and create jobs, says minister

Malta signs on to modernize electricity grid

Five-year agreement with IBM will transform how utilities are delivered to nation’s entire population

Scottish and Southern seen in Vattenfall bid talks

Southern Energy is in talks about a possible takeover bid from Swedish rival Vattenfall , the Mail on Sunday newspaper reported without citing sources.

Scottish & Southern to place 40 million shares

Scottish & Southern Energy is to place about 40 million shares to boost its balance sheet, representing up to 5 percent of its share capital, it said on Wednesday.

Scottish & Southern Energy employees work on powerlines in an undated handout photo. REUTERS/Scottish & Southern Energy/Handout

EDF declares British Energy bid unconditional

EDF said on Monday its Lake Acquisitions vehicle bidding for British Energy had declared its offer wholly unconditional.

Flags fly in the breeze outside the British Energy Hunterston

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