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Dayton Power & Light plant to use AES energy storage system

Jun 18, 2013

AES will supply a 40 MW battery storage array for Dayton Power & Light's Tait Generating Station in Ohio.

Safety products: Ergodyne introduces hard hat brim with shade to protect workers from the heat

Jun 17, 2013

Work safety equipment: The new Hard Hat Brim with Shade fits around the outside of a hard hat, providing both sun and UV protection for the face and neck.

DECC stands by energy efficiency record

Jun 17, 2013

The UK Department for Energy and Climate Change has responded to a report that it was trying to get around the EU Energy Efficiency Directive, by reaffirming its record in the area.

Report: SONGS closure to cause jump in California's CO2 emissions

Jun 17, 2013

The closure of the San Onofre nuclear power plant in southern California is expected to cause an increase in carbon emissions in the state of at least 8 million metric tons per year.

China approves package of air quality measures

Jun 17, 2013

The raft of new policies, enacted June 14, requires better emissions-cutting cooperation between cities and provinces

Capitol Power Plant cleared for switch to natural gas generation

Jun 14, 2013 The Capitol Power Plant in Washington, DC has received final permitting to begin work on a new natural gas-fired cogeneration plant that will replace coal energy at the facility once commissioned a...

White House to propose energy policies to cut emissions

Jun 14, 2013

The Obama administration said it will roll out proposed energy policies and regulations aimed at cutting emissions in July.

Is Obama planning a new energy policy push?

Jun 14, 2013

President Barack Obama told fundraisers at closed-door events that the White House will continue to pursue measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Wartsila gets €150m R&D loan from European Investment Bank

Jun 14, 2013 The European Investment Bank has granted a €150m loan to Finnish engineering company Wartsila to finance the company’s power plant research, development and innovation activities (RDI) in Europe.

Croatia awards Vestas wind turbine contract

Jun 14, 2013

Vestas has won an order to install a 42 mw wind turbine at Obrovac in Croatia.