Electricity News 2012

January 2012 News Story Index

• • ABB sets new power cable record in New York Harbor
• • Money-saving energy initiatives get spotlight in Afghanistan
• • Canada Needs An Energy Strategy
• • Utility eyes $13 million Cape Ann power boost
• • CL&P Transmission Line Work Expected To Resume This Week In Simsbury
• • Enmax, TransAlta split on need for $4B new power lines
• • Sharyland Utilities and Brownsville Public Utilities Announce ERCOT 345 kV Line Project
• • GDF Suez, VINCI and CDC submit bids for offshore wind energy in France
• • Lebanon Energy Minister Warns of Further Electricity Cuts
• • B.C. natural gas executive new president and CEO of Manitoba Hydro
• • Electricity Exports Generate Revenue for Ontario
• • Quebec, Alberta talk Energy Partnership
• • Renewable energy comes to Scotland
• • Smart grids called vulnerable to hackers
• • Solar Power Plant in Western China Is Successfully Connected

February 2012 News Story Index

• • Ahold USA Recognized by EPA for Leading Green Power Purchases
• • Four B.C. Communities Switch to Hydro Grid
• • Cache Creek landfill plant to create power from methane
• • Canadian grid needs $347 billion worth of repairs
• • Expert panel endorses two new Edmonton-Calgary transmission lines
• • Hurricanes pose risk to offshore wind farms
• • Indonesia Open to Idea of Selling Electricity to Singapore
• • Will Japan hold a referendum to scrap nuclear power?
• • New appointees named to Manitoba Hydro board
• • Solar Thermal Plant in Nevada Hits a Milestone, So Does U.S. Solar Industry
• • Tokyo threatens to withhold Tepco aid
• • U.S. approves first new nuclear plant in a generation
• • U.S. carbon rules could slam door on new coal plants
• • 'Volatile' Australia Electricity Market Concern
• • Wind power sails on despite local buffeting

March 2012 News Story Index

• • China electricity industry to reduce coal consumption rate by 2015
• • Coal an easier target than oil sands in Alberta
• • Coal's Share of U.S. Electricity the Lowest Since 1978
• • Renewable Energy Investments Result in Nevada Jobs and Expansion of Nevada Businesses
• • U.S. Household electricity bills skyrocket
• • Israel to keep electric car recharging fees low
• • Jordanian Government backs down from electricity price hike
• • Kansai Electric Says Fuel Costs May Rise by 400 Billion Yen
• • No date set for electricity price hikes: energy bureau
• • N.B. man without electricity for 13 years
• • Ontario power: Why Ontario effectively paid its neighbours $214,584.24 in one weekend hour to take our power
• • Portable chargers, boosters to ease green car charging woes
• • 3 Strong Energy Investments to Make Right Now
• • Wedgeport wind turbine to proceed to next step
• • Zone board seeks electrical upgrade for Codroy Valley

April 2012 News Story Index

• • New transformer might help prevent long-term outages
• • EU emissions down 2.6 percent as recession continues
• • Canada and Nova Scotia work together to reduce gas emissions
• • Global PV Installs to grow 21 Percent in 2012
• • CanSIA welcomes new president
• • Study: Competitive suppliers provide 18 percent of electricity in U.S.
• • Alstom Grid wins contract for HV substation in India
• • Results of Two-Year FIT Review Announced
• • CEA gives thumbs up to regulatory reform
• • CanWEA Responds to Ontario FIT Review

May 2012 News Story Index

• • ABB receives power order to support Iraqi industrial infrastructure
• • Appalachian Power seek to increase rates to cover fuel costs
• • BC Hydro celebrates 50 years in the power business
• • Direct Energy announces rate increase for May 2012
• • FERC approves scheduling between NYISO and ISO New England
• • Long Island power utility helps schools go green
• • National Grid to invest millions locally to secure energy supplies
• • New Brunswick utilities get serious about renewable energy
• • FERC-NERC blackout report calls for improved planning
• • OPG takes another step toward site preparation at Darlington
• • SaskPower delivers jobs to Sandy Bay youth
• • Smart Grid helps FPL deliver power to consumers
• • Yukon Energy seeks first retail rate increase in 13 years

June 2012 News Story Index

• • ABB to acquire Tropos Networks
• • DOE invests in energy efficient lighting manufacturing
• • World energy predicted to increase 53 percent by 2035
• • EPSA urges Supreme Court to deny Market-Based Rate petition
• • Twenty EV charging stations to be installed by end of 2012
• • FERC approves revised boundary for Lake of the Ozarks
• • New Brunswick raises efficiency standards for equipment
• • NERC reports on summer peak demands
• • SaskPower launches new energy efficiency programs
• • BCUC reduces BC Hydro rates
• • Electricity exports continue to generate revenue
• • Emera increases investment in Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
• • FortisBC files essential services with labor board

July 2012 News Story Index

• • AEP responds to Ohio capacity case decision
• • BC Hydro aims to strengthen power grid
• • Working groups formed to address gaps in EV standards
• • Report: Ontario will have sufficient supply of electricity
• • OG&E accepts settlement in long-running rate case
• • Bruce to Milton Transmission line now in-service
• • Duke Energy, Progress Energy complete merger
• • Companies close of Northeast Wind transaction
• • Hydro Ottawa doubles green energy through acquisition
• • Contractors urged to work safe near power lines
• • Wisconsin utility reaches clean air act settlement

August 2012 News Story Index

• • AESO Reports change to CIP standard
• • CEA: Canada needs to invest now
• • Hydro-Québec launches plug-in vehicles project
• • Southern California Edison receives nuclear inspection report
• • Ventyx closes deal with Africa electricity provider
• • Report calls for arc flash review on distribution secondary equipment
• • Ontario converts coal plant to biomass, creates 200 jobs
• • Japan reaps rewards in wireless power market
• • PHI Group to acquire hybrid renewable energy company
• • Wind energy projects given green light in Nova Scotia
• • Politicians seek moratorium on wind energy projects

September 2012 News Story Index

• • Isaac causes significant damage to New Orleans utility
• • AltaLink announces new training facility for linemen
• • New tunnel announced to battle aging infrastructure
• • Florida utility pays tribute to workers
• • Georgia Power's Plant Bowen tests new technology
• • Private sector to produce power to spur KenyaÂ’s growth
• • New legislation proposed to rebuild New Brunswick utility
• • Newfoundland, Nova Scotia ink energy deal
• • Ontario's electrical system can take the heat
• • Saint-Laurent joins Hydro Quebec EV initiative
• • Electricity sales to Hydro Quebec restart paper mill
• • New SaskPower facility opens to reduce carbon emissions
• • Three Mile Island operators take unit offline

October 2012 News Story Index

• • Q&A: AESO discusses Harmattan Energy Centre Connection
• • NYISO identifies reliability needs between 2013 and 2022
• • BC Hydro investing to support trades training
• • Bruce Power CANDU reactor back in service
• • New FERC Office to focus on cyber security
• • Hydro-Québec confirms closing of generation station
• • NB Power announces closure generating station
• • Nova Scotia approves Maritime Link regulations
• • Northern power line makes new progress this fall
• • Nova Scotia reviews renewables project program
• • TransCanada Energy reach deal to relocate power plant
• • Virginia utility updates renewable portfolio standard

November 2012 News Story Index

• • Ontario utility finances hydro project
• • New Alberta law gives public power on future projects
• • FERC proposes reliability improvements for power grid
• • HVDC systems to help renewable energy integration, study says
• • ISO New England releases plan for regionÂ’s power grid
• • Study: North America world leader in renewables
• • SaskPower, Red Cross unite to improve disaster response efforts
• • Energy companies highlight Smart Grid initiative
• • Texas utility files request to build transmission line
• • Massive transformers on the move
• • Wind energy grows almost 20 percent in 2012
• • WWF aims for 600,000 electric vehicles in Canada by 2020

December 2012 News Story Index

• • Alberta utility receives approval for transmission line
• • ComEd invests millions to area suppliers in 2012
• • Construction underway for new transmission line in BC
• • Con Edison commits $250 Million to post-Sandy upgrades
• • Canada halfway to Copenhagen emission target
• • New Ontario initiative aims to manage energy use
• • FERC to suspend JP MorganÂ’s market-based rate authority
• • Florida utility^^s residential bills to increase 5 cents
• • Hydro Ottawa purchases Chaudière Falls hydroelectric assets
• • Ontario's power supply outlook positive
• • SaskPower finishes repairs after severe storms
• • Virginia utility files request to build transmission line