WASHINGTON, March 10 - A group of nine leading biomass companies has formed the Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC), a non-profit association dedicated to advancing the use of biomass for heat and other thermal Energy applications. The founding members of BTEC include biomass fuel producers, appliance manufacturers and distributors, and supply chain companies that represent the breadth of interests in the fast growing biomass thermal Energy industry.

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PRINCETON, N.J., March 2, 2009 — Rick Sergel, president and CEO of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), urged the electric industry to focus on solutions to the technical challenges posed by large-scale integration of renewable resources in his keynote address at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s technical conference today.

In his remarks, Sergel challenged the audience to get down to business, saying “The need to reliably integrate renewable reso... Read More

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GFCI or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters are probably one of the most significant devices invented to protect life. With that said, be aware that they are not fool proof and need to be tested on a regular basis, at least once a month.

You will find these special receptacles in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and basements, among other places. You need to push the test button once a month. Properly operating GFCI receptacles should trip after pushing the test button and then... Read More

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Feb 23, 2009 3:22 PM
American Public Power Association

The American Public Power Association (APPA) has released its proposal to reform wholesale electricity markets run by Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) under federal jurisdiction. The proposal, titled the Competitive Market Plan (Plan), was developed as part of APPA's Elect... Read More

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Feb 23, 2009 4:20 PM
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved rates for two innovative transmission projects that will deliver wind-generated electricity from Montana and Wyoming to consumers in Nevada and other Southwestern states.

Approval of the rates for Chinook Power Transmission, LL... Read More

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