Blowing with the wind: Addressing wind power interconnection

Power Engineering | May 26, 2009 |View online

Weekly Newscast Video Headlines Westar plans $380mn emissions project Southern to test MHI carbon capture system NERC summer assessment sees lower demand House committee nixes nukes from climate change bill Duke Energy buys 70 MW wind project Headline News Blowing with the wind: Addressing wind generation interconnection issues Once it has been determined that building a wind farm in a particular location makes sense, connecting it with the existing transmission system is the key challenge electrical engineers have to tackle. Brook Knodel with Careba Mott MacDonald looks at how to address interconnection issues. EPA proposes first national reporting on greenhouse gas emissions June 9 is the deadline to comment on a new rule from EPA to inventory even more sources of carbon. The rule marks a step in the process to regulate the gas. Gas-fired power plants will have to comply with the new greenhouse gas reporting rule. Controls should be a force for good, not evil Read the second in our two-part series of excerpts on valve/damper characterization and boiler tuning in coal-fired units written by Tim Leopold of ABB Inc. in his new book You Can Tune a Boiler, But You Can’t Tune a Fish Join In Power Engineering Projects of the Year Award nominations Nominate your outstanding project for Power Engineering magazine’s Projects of the Year Awards. Nominations accepted for projects in the renewable energy, nuclear, coal and natural gas power sectors. Coal-Gen Energy Provider Program Learn how electric power producers can qualify for discounted registration fees for COAL-GEN, which convenes in Charlotte, N.C. August 19-21. Question of the Week Survey Express yourself! Vote in our weekly reader survey. Question of the Week Results See results from the most recent week’s reader survey. Industry News Verdict reached in Duke Energy clean air cases A jury ruled in favor of Duke Energy on four of six projects involved in a lawsuit affecting the company's Midwest power plants. The jury ruled against the company on two Indiana projects. House committee approves climate change bill The House Energy and Commerce Committee voted 33-25 in favor of a climate change bill backed by Democrats. Ways and Means Committee is next to revie the bill for tax and trade implications. Canada launches clean energy fund The Canadian government launched a C$1billion Clean Energy Fund for clean energy technologies, including carbon capture and storage. FERC OKs Exelon's hostile bid for NRG Energy The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission May 21 approved Exelon's proposal to buy power generator NRG Energy, a bid that NRG continues to reject as inadequate. More Headlines • EPRI to support Air Products project for coal-fired plants • Westar to spend $380mn on coal plant emissions control • Southern to test MHI carbon capture technology • Duke Energy buys 70 MW wind farm • EPRI to support Air Products project for coal-fired plants • Otter Tail to build $110mn wind farm Industry Trends Economic Indicators Updated weekly, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas offers current domestic and international economic indicators. Quarterly Energy Update See how the energy sector performed during the second quarter through analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. POWER ENGINEERING SPONSORED EVENTS COAL-GEN 2009 Charlotte, NC August 19-21, 2009 Click Here for Details POWER-GEN International Las Vegas, NV December 8-10, 2009 Click Here for Details Waterpower XVI Spokane, Washington July 27-30, 2009 Click Here for Details QUICKVOTE QUESTION Summer is here! What are your plans? • Fishing • Traveling away from home • Staying close to home • Look for me at the beach • Working. Outage season is around the corner. To vote, click here. Contact Us Advertising Contacts Rick Huntzicker, National Brand Manager rickh@pennwell.com 770-578-2688 Dan Idoine, Regional Brand Manager dani@pennwell.com 330-875-6581 Melissa Roberts, Regional Brand Manager mroberts@pennwell.com 918-831-9403 Jim Zink, Classified Account Executive jimz@pennwell.com 918-831 9501 Editorial Contacts Jeff Postelwait, Online Editor jeffp@pennwell.com 918-832-9339 David Wagman, Editor-in-Chief davidw@pennwell.com 918-831-9866 Nancy Spring, Senior Editor nancys@pennwell.com 918-831-9492 Steve Blankinship, Associate Editor steveb@pennwell.com 214-739-4756

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