Highlights
A collection of news and information related to Electricity Production and Distribution published by this site and its partners.
Displaying items 1-12 of 708
» View wsbtradio.com items only
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11-59
•
Next >
-
Northeast Japan jolted by magnitude 5.9 quake, no tsunami warning
ReutersTOKYO (Reuters) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 jolted northeastern Japan on Saturday, but no tsunami warning was issued, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Tokyo Electric Power Co's two nuclear plants in Fukushima reported no...Tags: Japan, Tokyo (Japan), Tsunamis, Natural Disasters, Japan Earthquake and Tsunami (2011)
-
Out of the Blue: Speak up against San Onofre
Amid a spate of promising economic news, home values are climbing. Now for the bad news. For the first time in human history, the concentration of climate-warming carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is nearing the milestone level of 400 parts per million....Tags: The New York Times, Genetic Engineering, Nuclear Power, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited, Tokyo Electric Power Co.
-
Acquisitions benefiting shareholders, PPL CEO says
Recent acquisitions are driving up the price of PPL Corp. stock, CEO William Spence said Wednesday at the Allentown company's annual shareholders' meeting. "Investors have noticed that we are delivering on our promise," Spence said. "Our stock price...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Corporate Officers, Allentown, Companies and Corporations, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers
-
FACTBOX-U.S. coal-fired power plants scheduled to shut
ReutersMay 16 (Reuters) - U.S. power companies plan to shut or convert over 50,000 megawatts (MW) of coal-fired plants over the next several years as cheap natural gas prices and strict environmental rules have made coal the more expensive option in some areas....Tags: Dynegy Incorporated, Coal, Will County, Edison International, Springfield
-
North America has enough summer power, but Texas problem possible
Reuters(Reuters) - North America should have enough power to meet electricity demands this summer, the region's electric reliability organization said on Thursday. But continued growth in power demand with only a small increase in power resources could cause...Tags: Alternative Energy, Natural Disasters, Weather, Nuclear Power, Conservation
-
Japan govt takes aim at electricity monopolies
Reuters* Japan power costs among highest in world * Electricity mkt overhaul is key part of PM's reform agenda * But regional monopolies will be hard to overcome By Aaron Sheldrick and Risa Maeda TOKYO, May 16 (Reuters) - Japan is embarking on its most...Tags: Alternative Energy, Japan Nuclear Emergency (2011), Japan, Japan Earthquake and Tsunami (2011), Business Enterprises
-
Clock is ticking, slowly, on rules for coal-fired power plants
POOLESVILLE, Md. — On a curve of the Potomac River 37 miles northwest of Washington, the Dickerson power plant has stood sentry over small villages, crop fields and horse farms for more than half a century. Burning mostly coal and some natural...
Tags: Global Change, Coal, Conservation, NRG Energy Incorporated, State of the Union Address
-
Special Report- 'Coal Mafia' stokes India's power crisis
ReutersDHANBAD, India (Reuters) - Seven shots rang out at a wedding reception in this sooty city in eastern India, and Suresh Singh, India's "Coal King", fell fatally wounded. He was a wealthy coal trader, a politician and, police say, a crime boss. At the time...Tags: Coal, Railway Transportation, Shootings, Prosecution, National Government
-
AES to shut or convert coal power plants in Indiana and Ohio
ReutersMay 13 (Reuters) - U.S. power company AES Corp said its units expect to retire or repower several coal-fired units in Indiana and Ohio, and possibly build a natural gas plant over the next several years. AES is not alone in shutting coal plants in the...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Science and Technology, AES Corp., Coal, Energy Resources
-
REUTERS SUMMIT: Power group more worried about physical than cyber threats
Reuters(For other news from Reuters Cybersecurity Summit, click on http://www.reuters.com/summit/Cyber13) By Alina Selyukh and Jim Finkle WASHINGTON, May 13 (Reuters) - Downplaying warnings about the potential for hackers to sabotage U.S. power plants at the...Tags: Computer Crime, State of the Union Address, Barack Obama, Security, Viral Diseases and Infections
-
Rangers' power surge continues with 12-7 win over Astros
ReutersRangers' power surge continues with 12-7 win over Astros HOUSTON -- In one impressive set of performances the Texas Rangers showcased what makes them prolific, from their exceptional starting pitching to their sufficient team speed and reliable defense....Tags: Tampa Bay Rays, Martin Perez, Trevor Bauer , Texas Rangers, Nelson Cruz
-
New Washington County Public Schools administrative offices still in planning phases
julieg@herald-mail.comA sheet of paper with the words “Do not move” was taped to the U-shaped receptionist desk. A similar note was taped to a large white planter nearby that contained a pot of crusty old soil and dead plant material. A few yards away was a set...Tags: Technology, Science and Technology, Property, Manufacturing and Engineering, Architecture
May 17, 2013
|Story| Reuters
May 16, 2013
|Story| Coastline Pilot
May 15, 2013
|Story| Allentown Morning Call
May 16, 2013
|Story| Reuters
May 16, 2013
|Story| Reuters
May 15, 2013
|Story| Reuters
May 12, 2013
|Story| Los Angeles Times
May 13, 2013
|Story| Reuters
May 13, 2013
|Story| Reuters
May 13, 2013
|Story| Reuters
May 12, 2013
|Story| Reuters
May 12, 2013
|Story| Herald Mail
Original site for Electricity Production and Distribution topic gallery.