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Alberta govt caps electricity prices as part of power market reform

Alberta govt caps electricity prices as part of power market reform

NDP govt moving from energy-only market (low price, high volatility) system to capacity market (higher price, low volatility) The Alberta government has introduced legislation that would see the Regulated Rate Option electricity cost capped at 6.8 cents per kilowatt. The bill would be over a four year period from June 1, 2017 to May 31, 2021, […]

California passes energy storage bills, allocating $187 Million for new projects

California passes energy storage bills, allocating $187 Million for new projects

Dispute resolution process is expected to reduce the time for approval and interconnection costs for energy storage AUSTIN, TX – With the passing of Assembly Bill 1637, California doubled the incentives for energy storage projects throughout the state for calendar years 2017-2019. The newly signed bill by Governor Jerry Brown allocates an additional $187 million for […]

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Poll: Majority of American voters concerned about high ethanol mandates

Poll: Majority of American voters concerned about high ethanol mandates

76% concerned that diverting corn to energy production rather than food could result in higher food costs, contribute to world hunger Seventy-seven per cent of registered voters are concerned that breaching the ethanol blend wall could drive up the cost of gasoline for consumers and reduce the nation’s fuel supply (85 per cent of Republicans, 75 […]