Electric Grid

Transmission

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Issues involved with the transmission of electricity through power lines from generating facilities through substations and into homes and businesses.  Topics include reliability of supply, security of facilities and controls, technology improvements in efficiency, siting and permitting of expansions, and developments in so-called “smart grid” technology.

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Underwater power generating turbines

Rivers Provide "Next Wave" of Energy

Underwater turbine technology could mean electricity for rural areas.

  • 02:45
  • 09/09/10
Clean Skies News, Transmission, Power Generation, Electric Grid, Other- Biomass, Hydro-Electric, Hydrogen, Geothermal
Summer Heat Waves Test Power Generation

Summer Heat Waves Test Power Generation

Demand can create stressful situations for dispatch centers.

  • 04:38
  • 08/10/10
Clean Skies News, Transmission, Electric Grid
A transmission line to spread renewable power brings controversy to southern CA.

California's Power Struggle Over Renewable Energy Lines

A transmission line to spread renewable power brings controversy to southern CA.

  • 06:58
  • 08/02/10
Clean Skies News, Politics, Transmission, Electric Grid
Smart Grid Meter Program

Future of Smart Grid Uncertain, Costly

Customers split on BGE smart meter pilot idea.

  • 07:11
  • 07/27/10
Clean Skies News, Transmission, Electric Grid
New CAIR Rules Could Mean Tough Go for Coal Plants

EPA Proposal Would Mean Tougher Rules for Coal Plants

Proposed Transport Rule would impact both power plants and customers.

  • 05:08
  • 07/12/10
Clean Skies News, Air, Transmission, Electric Grid, Environment
Power Lines

New Underwater Transmission Lines Proposed

Putting cable in lakes and rivers could speed up development.

  • 05:15
  • 06/07/10
Clean Skies News, Transmission, Electric Grid
Cathy Zoi Talks Importance of Energy Efficiency

Cathy Zoi Talks Importance of Energy Efficiency

Cathy Zoi of the Department of Energy discusses the importance of energy efficiency and its impact on reaching our targets.

  • 07:15
  • 05/19/10
Clean Skies News, Politics, Transmission, Electric Grid, Other- Biomass, Hydro-Electric, Hydrogen, Geothermal
Transmission lines

Groups Call for Changes in Transmission Title

A coalition headed by electric utilities, renewable energy developers, labor unions and environmental groups wants changes in the Senate energy bill.

  • 03/25/10
Clean Skies News, Politics, Congress, Power Generation, Transmission, Industry, Wind, Solar, Electric Grid, Other- Biomass, Hydro-Electric, Hydrogen, Geothermal
CenterPoint Energy Smart Meter

DOE Awards $200M for 'Smart Grid'

The Energy Department is awarding its largest "smart grid" stimulus grant to CenterPoint Energy in Houston.

  • 03/24/10
Clean Skies News, Politics, Transmission, Agencies, Electric Grid
Tres Amigas Gets Conditional FERC Approval

Tres Amigas Gets Conditional FERC Approval

Regulators still want some more information about the Tres Amegas superstation.

  • 03/19/10
Clean Skies News, Politics, Transmission, Agencies, Electric Grid