Transmission
Transmission poses obstacle to wind power
From an article by Philip Brasher in the Des Moines Register: Washington, D.C. – The political winds are right for making wind power in Iowa. The problem is getting that power to the big cities that can use it. President-elect Barack Obama wants to use a massive economic stimulus program to create a green economy, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )ATC sees need for $2.7 billion in transmissions upgrades
From a media release issued by American Transmission Company, LLC: WAUKESHA, Wis. – American Transmission Co. identifies in its 2008 10-Year Transmission System Assessment report (www.atc10yearplan.com ) an estimated $2.7 billion in work needed over the next 10 years to ensure that the transmission grid can reliably meet the electricity needs of people and businesses [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Gov. Doyle announces regional initiative focused on wind energy support
From a media release issued by Governor Jim Doyle: MADISON – Today Governor Jim Doyle and four other Midwest Governors announced the creation of a regional transmission planning effort that will promote regional electric transmission investment and cost sharing. The Upper Midwest Transmission Development Initiative will identify wind generation resources, transmission projects and infrastructure needed [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Clean energy needs transmission
An editorial from the Wisconsin State Journal: High-powered transmission lines don’t produce energy. They simply move it around to help keep people’s lights on. Big transmission lines also can transfer clean energy just as easily as they can carry power from the dirtiest coal-fired generators. Those are points many opponents of a 32-mile to 55-mile, [...]
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