Electric Power Newswire

CONSUMER ALERT: What you should know if your electricity provider goes out of business

HOUSTON – The fallout continues after last month’s historic winter storm that crippled the Texas power grid. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas announced this week that retail providers are behind by $345 million in payments. The power providers …

ERCOT overcharged power companies $16 billion for electricity during freeze, firm says

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas made a $16 billion error in pricing during the week of the winter storm that caused power outages across the state, according to a filing by its market monitor. Potomac Economics, the independent market monitor for …

Police raid 3 bitcoin mining premises for suspected electricity theft

SEREMBAN: Three business premises in Medan Kepayang here that had allegedly been using stolen electricity to carry out bitcoin mining operations were raided yesterday. Negeri Sembilan Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) chief Supt Aibee Abd …

ERCOT overcharged power companies $16 billion for electricity during winter freeze, firm says

An independent market monitor for the Public Utility Commission of Texas wrote in a letter that ERCOT kept market prices for power too high for nearly two more days. THE TEXAS TRIBUNE – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas made a $16 billion error in …

Green energy app lets your car charge when electricity is cheapest

By Adam Vaughan EO Renewable energy supplier Bulb has launched the UK’s cheapest off-peak electric car tariff and promised to simplify how people charge their vehicles. Electric car sales are soaring in the UK, with new registrations up 186 per cent last …

Courts, Roads, Electricity On Commissioners' Agenda

Clerk of the District Court Deb Diemoz presented information on LB 102 to the commissioners. LB 102 would force the court system’s consolidation in more rural areas. Diemoz opposes LB 102, which would affect District 12. The Board of Commissioners made a …

AMLO Aims to Ease Concerns over Mexico’s Electricity Overhaul

MEXICO CITY – Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador sought on Wednesday to ease investors’ concerns over an electricity sector overhaul that strengthens the state-owned power utility at the expense of private and foreign generators. Lopez Obrador, …

North East Governors call for fast-tracking of work on Mambila Electricity project

North East Governors Forum has appealed to the Federal Government to fast-track work on the Mambila Hydroelectric Power Project. Making the appeal in a communique issued late Wednesday, and signed by its chairman, Gov. Babagan Zulum of Borno, after a …

Power outage- Thousands in Maine and NH still without electricity

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — More than 20,000 homes and businesses remained without electricity in Maine and New Hampshire on Wednesday morning following a massive windstorm. A significant percentage of the Central Maine Power customers in several York County …

The failing Electric Power Grid – The coming perfect storm

By Joe LaFiandra The events in Texas last month show how vulnerable the electric power grid is. At one point over two million homes were without power. The cause was a relatively rare ice storm that knocked out at least 20 percent of the state’s generating …

North East Governors to Buhari: Mambila Electricity project existed only on paper

North East Governors meet in Bauchi North East Governors Forum has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to fast-track work on the Mambila Hydroelectric Power Project. Governor Bala Mohammed and Governor Babagan Zulum Making the appeal …

Alert: Texas’ power grid CEO fired after deadly February blackouts left millions without electricity and heat for days

Texas’ power grid CEO fired after deadly February blackouts left millions without electricity and heat for days

Posted: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 8:59 pm | Updated: 9:31 pm, Wed Mar 3, 2021. Texas’ power grid CEO fired after deadly February blackouts left millions without electricity and heat for days Associated Press | Posted in State, Business, Wire News on …

Reserve Bank to buy just 20 pct GreenPower in deal with Delta Electricity

The Reserve Bank has confirmed that it would purchase GreenPower matching 20 per cent of its electricity consumption under its contract with Delta Electricity, after saying it would consider sourcing all of its power from renewable sources. The RBA …

American Electric Power Co. Inc. stock underperforms Tuesday when compared to competitors

Shares of American Electric Power Co. Inc. AEP, -0.34% slumped 0.34% to $76.45 Tuesday, on what proved to be an all-around grim trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX, -0.81% falling 0.81% to 3,870.29 and Dow Jones Industrial …

Aquinnah: Town electricity

It was a quiet vacation week here in town. I did not see pictures of or hear of many people going away to warmer climes this year. Many people opted for skiing either in-state or just over the border in New Hampshire. Driving to an outdoor sport definitely …

AMLO aims to ease investors’ concerns over Mexico’s electricity overhaul

Mexico City, Mar 3 (efe-epa).- Mexico’s president on Wednesday sought to ease investors’ concerns over an electricity sector overhaul that strengthens the state-owned power utility at the expense of private and foreign generators. Andres Manuel Lopez …

Tucson Electric Power to resume utility disconnections for delinquent accounts

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - After nearly a year of deferring utility disconnections during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials with Tucson Electric Power said people behind on their bills need to take action or risk having their electricity turned off.

Tax electricity as fuel: St. Cloud-area lawmaker, electric vehicle owner agree on this one

Gas tax revenue in Minnesota will decline as more people buy electric vehicles.  That means the state needs to find a way to replace the gas tax money it uses to pay for roads and bridges, said Central Minnesota Sen. Jeff Howe, R-Rockville.  Howe proposed …

The new VOLTstack 20k by 60kWh will change the clean energy industry

Here’s your first look at the future of cleantech/mobile power VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Portable Electric Ltd., a Vancouver-based technology company and manufacturer of the VOLTstack e- …

Oncor Electric Delivery Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Blackout Preparation, Response

Lawsuit: Central Texas man endured deadly cold temperatures, had hypothermia, severe frostbite when found unresponsive in his home DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- North Texas electricity provider Oncor Electric …

WITH 90+ CLIENTS ON FIVE CONTINENTS, MINSAIT ACS LAUNCHES ITS ONESAIT UTILITIES CUSTOMERS PLATFORM IN NORTH AMERICA

ATLANTA, GA, USA, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- • Onesait Utilities Customers, Minsait ACS’s state-of-the-art solution for the comprehensive management of the commercial area in public utility companies, improves the quality of its customer …

RIC Energy to Partner with Goldman Sachs Renewable Power on the Development of 47 MW of Community Solar Projects

RIC Energy (RIC) and Goldman Sachs Renewable Power LLC (GSRP) have announced a partnership to develop a portfolio of solar projects in New York NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RIC Energy (RIC) and Goldman Sachs …

Maryland Energy Administration Provides $6.5 Million for Energy Efficiency Upgrades - 1,200 Low-to-Moderate Income Homes

BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) announced $6.5 million in grant funding for fiscal year (FY) 2021 Low-to-Moderate Income Energy Efficiency (LMI) grant. Local …

Amantya Technologies and Aarna Networks Partner to Enable Fully Automated 5G Core Service Management and Orchestration

SAN JOSE, CA, USA, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amantya Technologies, a best-in-class product engineering services company operating in the 5G space, and Aarna Networks, a leading 5G network and edge computing application management …

Converting Carbon Dioxide to Synthetic Fuels

Skyre's new technology is set to make a great impact on climate change. EAST HARTFORD, CT, U.S.A., March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an ongoing effort to develop climate change-fighting technologies, Skyre – a leading innovator in …

Oregon US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate Urges a Navy Veteran with Lung Cancer in Oregon-Who Also Had Navy Asbestos ...

PORTLAND , OREGON, USA, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Oregon US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate is urging a Navy Veteran with lung cancer anywhere in Oregon to please call attorney Erik Karst of the law firm of Karst von Oiste at 800 …

Oil Sample Testing for Industrial Oil—TestOil Explains Viscosity Considerations

TestOil explains viscosity, VI, how to select industrial oil with the correct viscosity and oil analysis testing that pinpoints issues resulting from viscosity. CLEVELAND, OHIO, U.S., March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TestOil, the industry …

Delaware US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate Encourages a Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma in Delaware to Call Attorney ...

WILMINGTON , DELAWARE , USA, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Delaware US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, "We are encouraging a Navy Veteran with recently diagnosed mesothelioma or their family members to call attorney Erik …

FL Startup Patents Revolutionary Scalable System to Store Green Energy

A Global Green Energy Storage Solution That Can Be Installed Anywhere ST. PETERSBURG, FL, USA, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FLORIDA-BASED LVM TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCES BREAKTHROUGH IN SCALABLE GREEN ENERGY STORAGE For Immediate Release …

DOE Announces $115 Million to Small Businesses for Clean Energy R&D Projects

Funding Supports Small Businesses Working on Climate Change Solutions WASHINGTON, D.C. – In support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to build the American economy back better, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $115 million …

Vantage Drilling International Schedules Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call

HOUSTON, March 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vantage Drilling International ("Vantage" or the "Company") today announced that it will host a conference call at 10:00 AM Eastern Time on March 18, 2021 to discuss operating results for the …

ArcelorMittal announces closing of its first share buyback program and commencement of a second program

04 March 2021 17:35 CET ArcelorMittal today announces that it has completed the share buyback program announced on 15 February 2021 under the authorization given by the annual general meeting of shareholders of 13 June 2020 (the ‘AGM Authorization’). By …

DarkPulse, Inc. Appoints Michael “Big Mike” Fesi as Advisor to the Board of Directors

NEW YORK, March 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DarkPulse, Inc. (OTC Markets: DPLS) (“DarkPulse” and the “Company”), a technology company focused on the manufacture, sale, installation and monitoring of laser systems based on its patented BOTDA dark-pulse …

Dril-Quip, Inc. Collaborates with ASME Foundation to support K-12 STEM Education

NEW YORK and HOUSTON, March 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On this World Engineering Day, the ASME Foundation, fundraising arm of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, welcomes Dril-Quip, Inc. (NYSE: DRQ) to its growing family of supporters.  Dril- …

Fusion Fuel Green PLC Announces MoU with CEEES to Develop Green Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure in Spain

DUBLIN, Ireland, March 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fusion Fuel Green PLC (NASDAQ: HTOO), a green hydrogen technology company, is pleased to announce that it has signed an MoU with Confederación Española de Empresarios de Estaciones de Servicio (CEEES), …

TC Energy announces closing of $500 million subordinated notes offering by TransCanada Trust

CALGARY, Alberta, March 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- News Release – TC Energy Corporation (TSX, NYSE: TRP) (TC Energy or the Company) today announced that TransCanada Trust (the Trust), a wholly-owned financing trust subsidiary of TransCanada PipeLines …

Energy Industry Congratulates President Nyusi of Mozambique, Backs Africa Oil & Power Capacity Building Initiatives

The African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) commends H.E. President Nyusi on receiving the Africa Oil & Power ‘Person of the Year’ award for 2020, to be presented on March 8; President Nyusi has demonstrated admirable long-term thinking, …

Danfoss continues to invest in sustainable transformation

There has been growing momentum in the energy sector which appears to give credence to governments across the world’s commitment to transition to low-carbon economies. The promise to expand the existing network of Renewable Energy Development (RED) Zones …