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Drawing from responses from more than 100 utilities across America, a new report released this week shows that the nation’s electric grid remains highly vulnerable to attacks from Iran and North Korea, or other threats like geomagnetic storms from solar activity.

Report highlights gaps in electric power grid security

May 21, 2013 Drawing from responses from more than 100 utilities across America, a new report released this week shows that the nation’s electric grid remains highly vulnerable to attacks from Iran and North Ko...
Researchers at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Bonneville Power Administration have identified two unique methods for renewable energy storage and two eastern Washington locations to put them into practice.

Study IDs two compressed air renewable energy storage methods

May 21, 2013 Researchers at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Bonneville Power Administration have identified two unique methods for renewable energy storage and two eastern W...
The Philippines has approved three new wind projects that will generate 208 megawatts of power for more than 40,000 households.

Philippines approves three new wind power projects

May 21, 2013

The Philippines has approved three new wind projects that will generate 208 megawatts of power for more than 40,000 households.

Turkey recently announced plans to build three new nuclear power stations in an effort to make the country a net exporter of energy rather than importer, Deutsche Welle reported.

Turkey to invest in new nuclear power stations

May 21, 2013

Turkey recently announced plans to build three new nuclear power stations in an effort to make the country a net exporter of energy rather than importer, Deutsche Welle reported.

Green Mountain Power (GMP) announced it is partnering with NRG Residential Solar Solutions for a pilot solar renewable energy lease program in Rutland, Vt.

GMP, NRG partner on pilot solar renewable energy project

May 21, 2013

Green Mountain Power (GMP) announced it is partnering with NRG Residential Solar Solutions for a pilot solar renewable energy lease program in Rutland, Vt.

New power transmission report shows April continues trend of new transmission. Over $1 billion of new transmission projects completed in 1Q13.

New power transmission report shows April continues trend of new transmission

May 21, 2013

New power transmission report shows April continues trend of new transmission. Over $1 billion of new transmission projects completed in 1Q13.

NorthWestern Corporation announced that its new 60-megawatt, natural gas-fired peaking Unit #2 recently commenced commercial operation in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

NorthWestern's new gas-fired power unit in commercial operation

May 21, 2013

NorthWestern Corporation announced that its new 60-megawatt, natural gas-fired peaking Unit #2 recently commenced commercial operation in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

Mobil SHC Pegasus™ gas engine oil approved for GE Waukesha APG 1000 engines

Proven Outstanding Natural Gas Engine Protection with Mobil SHC Pegasus™

May 21, 2013

Mobil SHC Pegasus™ gas engine oil approved for GE Waukesha APG 1000 engines.