Registration open: Global Energy Systems – June 26-28 2013
Our energy system is evolving due to depletion of cheap fossil fuels and the need for carbon emission constraints. Government and business are under pressure to tackle the energy challenges of rising energy costs, energy security, and reducing greenhou… More »
Centerpoint shares increase on MLP formation plan
Centerpoint Energy Inc., a Houston-based energy distributor, rose the most in more than a year after it said it’s still considering forming a master-limited partnership. More »
Direct Energy looking to buy retailers
Houston-based Direct Energy is planning to aggressively buy up electric retailers and expand its reach in Texas and elsewhere as it hopes to double profitability by 2018, the company said Wednesday. More »
The Price of Solar Power
All across Europe, feed-in tariffs and subsidies for solar power are being cut or even scrapped. In Portugal and Spain, these actions are justified with the debt crisis, even though they expand these states’ trade deficit. This month the Spanish govern… More »
Steffy: Perry can recharge the Public Utility Commission
It’s time to recharge the Public Utility Commission of Texas. More »
China Set For Twists And Turns In The Year Of The Snake
So the Lunar New Year this week in China has given a welcome pause for thought after a rather frenetic period of seemingly stronger data coming through from leading emerging market. So in an effort to assess whether the recent turnaround is a seasonal swing, a false dawn, or a true trend, here’s a random [...] More »
Rolando Pablos resigns from PUC
Commissioner Rolando Pablos announced his resignation from the Public Utility Commission of Texas Thursday. More »
Another record falls in the Texas wind
Wind power generated more than a fourth of the state’s electricity when it set a new record last Saturday More »
Duke Energy’s earnings exceed expectations
Duke acquired Progress Energy in June, making it the nation’s largest utility in the U.S. by market value and number of customers. More »
Natural gas glut leads to tough times for power generators
A glut of natural gas available to generate power has forced down wholesale electricity prices in deregulated U.S. markets, but the effect is less acute in Texas because of higher demand and tight capacity. More »
Watchdog group criticizes plan for advance electricity purchases
Public Citizen says a proposal to let electric retailers lock in wholesale power purchases years in advance won’t prompt increase generating capacity. More »
World’s largest hospital complex depends on gas turbine
GE’s aeroderivative turbines, assembled in Houston, have become increasingly popular as a reliable option for both regular and backup power for major facilities, including the Texas Medical Center. See how the technology works. More »
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