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Peak Electricity Demand
Peak Electricity Demand: - The maximum electricity used to meet the cooling load of a building or buildings in a given area. [Environmental Protection Agency] News archive for Peak Electricity Demand:: |
KXAN-TV,The peak electricity demand could reach 63000 megawatts on Monday. Rain forecasts in the Houston area may reduce the temperatures and demand.
High electric demand is expected today - 04 Aug 2008
Corpus Christi Caller Times,Peak electricity demand could exceed 63000 megawatts today. One megawatt typically powers about 200 average homes during hot summer weather, according to
When the wind stops - the other side of the wind turbine argument - Jul 23, 2008
Telegraph.co.uk,...plant but the remaining 36400MW of renewable capacity would need to be 'backed-up' by thermal plant to meet winter peak electricity demand in 2020.
Summer Heat Prompts Ontario's First Province-Wide Activation of ... - Jul 9, 2008
Canada NewsWire (press release),..."We are committed to ensuring that Ontario has the power it needs during times of peak electricity demand," said George Smitherman, Deputy Premier and
Projected California Warming Promises Cycle Of More Heat Waves ... - Jul 14, 2008
Science Daily (press release)Given past events, the results of this study suggest that future increases in peak electricity demand may challenge current and future electricity supply
Nuclear matters - Jul 30, 2008
GulfNews,...while these options could be deployed within the UAE, even aggressive development could only supply 6-7 per cent of peak electricity demand by 2020.
Projected California Warming Creates Cycle of More Heat Waves ... - Jul 13, 2008
innovations report,Given past events, the results of this study suggest that future increases in peak electricity demand may challenge the current and future electricity
Daniel Weintraub: Politics short-circuits a more energy-efficient ... - Jul 27, 2008
Sacramento Bee,About 30 percent of the peak electricity demand on such a day is powering our air conditioners. That's a big change over the past generation or so.
Wind power: “Expensive and unreliable� - Jul 28, 2008
Greenbang,...together with information about times of peak electricity demand for the past six years, the researchers calculated that in January, the coldest month
A new meter reader - Jul 18, 2008
San Diego Union Tribune,...use their online account to adjust their home thermostat from work or turn off their swimming-pool pump during a period of peak electricity demand.
Parkes to build gas-fired power station - Jul 20, 2008
ABC Online,Parkes Mayor Ken Keith says the power station will meet peak electricity demand and contribute to a reliable power network. "Developers can come to our
Shrinking New York City's Carbon Footprint - Jul 11, 2008
Environment News ServiceCity government accounts for about 6.5 percent of New York City's total energy usage and 10 percent of its peak electricity demand.
How customers can cut bills by right time of day - Jul 10, 2008
NewsOK.com (subscription),Newcombe said it helps save all OG&E customers money when it can reduce peak electricity demand because that lowers the need to bring less-efficient power
Approval for $130m plant - Jul 22, 2008
Parkes Champion Post,The multi-unit Parkes Peaking Power Plant concept offers significant mitigation of growing peak electricity demand within NSW and significant regional
52000 Air Conditioner peaksaver ® Controls Triggered in Response ... - Jul 9, 2008
Market Wire (press release)...and demand management programs that support the Government of Ontario's plans to reduce peak electricity demand in the province of 6300 MW by 2025.
Pickens Urges Wind, Natural Gas - Not Oil Texas Billionaire Says ... - Jul 11, 2008
istockAnalyst.com,...would be needed to distribute the wind energy across the country, and that some natural gas would still be required for peak electricity demand.
Salmond: Scots have won ‘natural lottery’ for power - Jul 20, 2008
The Herald,He will add: "We have the potential to generate more than 60 Gigawatts from renewables - enough to meet Scotland's peak electricity demand more than 10
New York City to Put Energy Plan into Action - Jul 16, 2008
EP Magazine,City government accounts for approximately 6.5 percent of New York City's total energy usage and 10 percent of its peak electricity demand.
Plans for Wind Turbines Are Madness - Jul 17, 2008
RedOrbit,At the moment, to meet Britain's peak electricity demand, our power stations need to provide 56gw of capacity. Nearly a fifth comes from nuclear power
Utilities Join GM to Promote Plug-In Hybrids - Jul 22, 2008
Greentech Media,Electric utilities have expressed concern that plug-in hybrids could strain the grid, especially during times of peak electricity demand.
NYC to spend billions to cut greenhouse gases - Jul 7, 2008
ReutersThe city's government consumes about 6.5 percent of the city's total energy use, and 10 percent of its peak electricity demand. "It's a cost that,
S-5! Clamps Used in Googleplex Solar Installation - Jul 18, 2008
PR Web (press release),This system includes 9212 solar panels that produce 1.5 megawatts of solar power, enough for 30 percent of Google's peak electricity demand, the equivalent
Co-ops make deal with Pa. wind farm - Jul 10, 2008
The News Journal,Offshore wind turbines blow more consistently than on-shore wind farms at peak electricity demand times, Firestone said. "It's a more valuable product,"
NYC to spend $2.3B to cut emissions - Jul 8, 2008
Cleantech,The mayor's office said city government accounts for approximately 6.5 percent of the city's total energy use and 10 percent of its peak electricity demand.
UPDATE 1-Japan's TEPCO forecasts record loss on nuke plant - Jul 28, 2008
Forbes,Despite lost output from the plant, TEPCO has said it expects to have enough capacity to meet peak electricity demand forecast for this summer.
New York City planning to spend billions to reduce greenhouse gases - Jul 10, 2008
TG DailyThe city government is believed to consume about 6.5% of the total energy flowing into the city and about 10% of the city’s peak electricity demand.
Municipal Buildings To Reduce Greenhouse Gas - Jul 8, 2008
GlobeSt. com,City government accounts for approximately 6.5% of New York City's total energy usage and 10% of its peak electricity demand. The Mayor recently revealed
Wind, wave and tide can make country world giant in green energy - Jul 20, 2008
Scotsman,..."All in all, we have the potential to generate more than 60 gigawatts from renewables – enough to meet Scotland's peak electricity demand more than ten
Legislators, Environmental Leaders Join Santa in Call for ... - Nov 28, 2007
Business Wire (press release),Conserving energy, cutting peak electricity demand, and making electricity and transportation fuels from renewable energy are the only ways to protect our
Three Companies Snag New Platts Global Energy Awards - Nov 30, 2007
CNNMoney.comThis was in direct response to the Ontario government's challenge to its citizens to cut peak electricity demand by five percent.
Mark Hanson: Need for power lines down along with peak demand - Nov 5, 2007
The Capital Times,...atc's justification for expanding the transmission system was supposedly strong and continuing growth in peak electricity demand in the county.
Ice Energy Provides Cox Enterprises with Hybrid Cooling Systems in ... - Nov 15, 2007
Denver Post,...high electricity bills, increased air pollution and a host of other problems associated with summer's peak electricity demand. Our technology provides a
Top Japanese Consortium to Visit UAE with Unique ‘Green’ Proposal - Nov 28, 2007
Property World (press release),Through an aggressive management programme, it would be possible to save as much as 14% of peak electricity demand by 2015.� If the UAE is to raise its
Capital to earn carbon credits - Nov 20, 2007
Hindu,Each system of 100 litres per day capacity can reduce peak electricity demand by 1 MW. “It is necessary to think beyond fossil fuels.
John J. and Jacqueline Kelley: atc's extra electricity clearly not ... - Nov 9, 2007
The Capital Times,Hanson pointed out that Madison Gas & Electric's peak electricity demand in 2007, which included a warm summer when air conditioning systems worked extra
UK supply concerns as BE units remain offline - Nov 7, 2007
World Nuclear News,National Grid indicates that we are going into the winter with a healthy 'safety net' of some 20% more than expected peak electricity demand.
Strategies for controlling energy costs - Nov 15, 2007
Purchasing.com,...use energy-efficient equipment, energy-control systems and alternative energy technologies, and look for ways to reduce peak electricity-demand charges.
Atco Power reports trouble at quarter owned Barking UK plant (Atco ... - Nov 5, 2007
Oilweek Magazine,The Barking station, fuelled primarily by natural gas, supplies about two per cent of the peak electricity demand in England and Wales.
Electricity price based on peak use - 26 Aug 2007
The Patriot-News - PennLive.com,BY DAVID DeKOK Adams Rural Electric Cooperative has had a program to control peak electricity demand for more than 20 years. Based in Gettysburg and dating
11 hrs daily power cuts in offing - Aug 23, 2007
Kantipur Online,Addressing the country's business community in the capital on Thursday, Bhat said the peak electricity demand expected in the upcoming dry season is 714
Southeast electricity demand hits record on Monday - Aug 7, 2007
Conde Nast Portfolio,Temperatures nearing 100 degrees helped Southern Co. set a new system peak demand record for electricity use on Aug. 6. Atlanta-based Southern Co.
A megawatt saved is a `negawatt' earned - Aug 6, 2007
Toronto Star,He pointed out that of the 8760 hours in all of 2006, peak electricity demand in the province only surpassed 25000 megawatts for 32 hours.
PowerSeraya to build S$800 million power plant - Aug 22, 2007
Channel News Asia,Industry watchers said Singapore has the capacity to generate nearly twice its peak electricity demand of nearly 5000 megawatts.
LCRA buys land to help keep cost of power down - Aug 22, 2007
Brenham Banner Press,...“It would generally only be in use during times of peak electricity demand, rather than being a 24/7 operation.� LCRA is a conservation and reclamation
Southern Company Passes Milestone, Sets Another Peak Demand Record - Aug 9, 2007
Earthtimes.orgATLANTA, Aug. 9 -- For the third consecutive day, Southern Company set a new system peak demand record for electricity use, marking the first time in the
Electricity Deregulation: Taking the Next Step Brief Analysis - Aug 9, 2007
National Center for Policy Analysis,The Brattle Group conservatively estimates that implementing DR nationwide would reduce peak electricity demand by 5 percent. This would eliminate the need
Bangladesh Government Hosts Bibiyana Power Plant Road Show - Aug 14, 2007
Energy Bangla,Peak electricity demand in Bangladesh is 5000 MW. There has been a high correlation of electricity demand with GDP growth. The Government of Bangladesh
Echelon Teams With EnerNOC To Help Prevent Electricity Blackouts - Aug 10, 2007
Power Online (press release),...technology as part of its solution to help business customers manage energy use and control energy costs during times of peak electricity demand.
Electricity use soars - Jul 27, 2007
Great Falls Tribune,NorthWestern Energy this week registered an all-time high for peak electricity demand as Montana sizzled in a prolonged heat wave with temperatures hovering
Nation's Electric Utility Industry Urges Wise Electricity Use ... - Aug 9, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),For example, during peak electricity demand periods such as this week, two-way communication and electronic "smart" meters will be able to give customers
Georgia Power takes a fresh look at nuclear power - Aug 22, 2007
Creative Loafing Atlanta,Many gas-fired plants in Georgia are switched on for only a few hours each summer to help the state's utilities meet spikes in peak electricity demand.
Time to move forward to meet India’s energy crunch? - Aug 10, 2007
Hindu,Could a mere tweak of the hands of the clock, setting it forward by half an hour, significantly lower evening peak electricity demand to save India Rs. 1000
With Summer's Dog Days Upon Us, It's Time to 'Get Energy Active' - Aug 2, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),For example, during peak electricity demand periods, when prices are at their highest, two-way communication and electronic "smart" meters will give
Why not wind instead of coal? - Aug 12, 2007
Great Falls Tribune,...to build a new source of generation, probably a natural gas-fired power plant that could firm wind and cover short periods of peak electricity demand.
Tepco cuts profit forecast by 79% - Jul 31, 2007
Financial Times (subscription),...more power than Italy – has said it will buy power and work existing thermal and nuclear plants harder to meet peak electricity demand during summer.
Governor urges stricter rules to protect wilderness areas - Aug 12, 2007
Press-Enterprise (subscription),...plan would involve pumping water from the lake to a hilltop reservoir and then releasing it downhill to power turbines during peak electricity demand.
Last chance to turn off heat - Aug 5, 2007
Advertiser Adelaide,PEAK electricity demand in Adelaide to increase 4-10 per cent. MORE than 18 per cent increase in the number of days above 35C each year.
Fortis Earns $41.5 Million in Second Quarter - Aug 3, 2007
Earthtimes.orgThe Corporation meets a peak electricity demand of approximately 5100 megawatts ("MW") and a peak gas demand of approximately 1400 terajoules ("TJ") per day
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