Combined heat and power (CHP), or cogeneration, is advocated for a dozen states heavily dependent on coal-fired power generation as a way to ease off of coal and address global climate change. CHP often relies on natural gas as its fuel source, although biomass, biogas and other fossil fuels also can be used. A report by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy predicts that in the next two decades there will be “substantial changes” in the way electricity is produced, and CHP is one of the tools for making the transition smoother and less carbon-intensive. “Energy efficiency, and CHP, in particular, represent significant near-term opportunities to make highly cost-effective investments in new energy resources,” said Anna Chittum, author of the report, “Coal Retirements and the CHP Investment Opportunity.” The report urges states to encourage their utilities to invest more in CHP as a means of meeting future demand.
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Virginia Senate Upholds Governor’s Veto of Offshore Drilling Bill
The Virginia Senate last Wednesday failed to override Gov. Mark Warner’s veto of a bill that advocated removing the ban on natural gas exploration and production (E&P) off of the state’s coastline.
Virginia Senate Upholds Governor’s Veto of Offshore Drilling Bill
The Virginia Senate on Wednesday failed to override Gov. Mark Warner’s veto of a bill that advocated removing the ban on natural gas exploration and production (E&P) off of the state’s coastline.
Virginia Governor Vetoes Lifting Offshore Gas Exploration Moratorium
Virginia Gov. Mark Warner last week vetoed a controversial bill that advocated lifting a moratorium to open the Commonwealth’s offshore waters to natural gas exploration and production (E&P) activities. Warner said he was “uncomfortable” with the legislation, even though it easily passed the General Assembly earlier this year (see NGI, Feb. 28).
Virginia Governor Vetoes Lifting Offshore Gas Exploration Moratorium
Virginia Gov. Mark Warner on Tuesday vetoed a controversial bill that advocated lifting a moratorium to open the Commonwealth’s offshore waters to natural gas exploration and production (E&P) activities. Warner said he was “uncomfortable” with the legislation, even though it easily passed the General Assembly earlier this year (see Daily GPI, Feb. 25).
CA Regulator Calls for Re-Regulation
One of California’s two newest energy regulators Tuesdayadvocated that the state re-regulate parts of its restructuredelectric industry and re-establish some power he said it has cededin the process to the federal government. The plea was part of apress conference in San Diego designed to assuage concernedelectricity customers whose bills have doubled and tripled due to asummer peak-load price and supply crunch.