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ProtectedPlanet.net - Explore Protected Areas This Quarter in Cleantech Venture Capital investing The various deal-tracking groups continue to step up their game, doing a better and better job each year. Looking forward to seeing additional takes from CB Insights, Ernst & Young and others, but just reviewed the Cleantech Group's Q2 media presentation (as reported on by GTM here) and had a few additional thoughts and reactions to lob in: 1. INTeroperability and Automated MAPping: INTAMAP Energy Infrastructure Reports - NYSERDA New York State Energy Assurance Plan The purpose of the Energy Assurance Plan (EAP) [PDF|9.5MB] is to develop a reasonable, effective and actionable Plan that will enhance state government Energy Assurance capabilities, energy reliability and identify new opportunities for enhanced assurance through technology. The EAP is intended to help State Energy Officials communicate and coordinate with energy stakeholders on energy disruptions and to prepare for potential disturbances. It provides a resource for State Energy Officials and other governmental stakeholders to understand the highly integrated and interdependent nature of the energy industry, the roles and responsibilities of regional organizations and designated State agencies, in the execution of effective pre-emergency mitigation, emergency response and restoration. The NYS EAP is part of the ongoing effort at the federal, state and local levels to enhance energy resiliency in New York. New York Energy Policy Institute Project

Microturbine Technology Matures Microturbine technology has evolved from early systems of 30 kW to 70 kW to today’s systems, which can have individual ratings of 200 kW to 250 kW. Packages up to 1 MW are now available that can be assembled into multipac units for projects of 5 MW to 10 MW. These modern units are packaged with integrated digital protection, synchronization, and controls; they produce high combined heat and power efficiencies; and they are capable of using multiple fuels. Microturbines are a relatively new technology for the generation of electric power. So, not surprisingly, questions are often raised by potential customers, engineering firms, original equipment manufacturers, and government agencies about how microturbines perform and how they differ from other more traditional forms of electric power generation. This article addresses those questions, describes the major features of microturbines, and gives examples of how they are used in real-world applications (Figure 1).

Today in Energy April 18, 2014 Eleven states generated electricity from nonhydro renewables at double U.S. average April 15, 2014 Twelve states produced 80% of U.S. wind power in 2013 Negative prices in wholesale electricity markets indicate supply inflexibilities - Today in Energy February 23, 2012 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, based on InterContinental Exchange (ICE) prices as reported by Ventyx. Note: Off-peak is 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Monday through Saturday and all hours on Sunday. Mid C is Mid-Columbia, COB is California-Oregon Border, and NOB is Nevada-Oregon Border. Wholesale electricity markets sometimes result in prices below zero.

Karsten Neuhoff at IDEAS Share: MyIDEAS: Login Diberdayakan oleh Terjemahan This is information that was supplied by Karsten Neuhoff in registering through RePEc. If you are Karsten Neuhoff , you may change this information at the RePEc Author Service. Matter Network - Clean Technology, Sustainable Business and Green News