Electricity News in January 2018

Hydro One wants to spend another $6-million to redesign bills

Hydro One Bill Redesign Spending sparks debate over Ontario Energy Board regulation, rate applications, privatization,…
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Several Milestones Reached at Nuclear Power Projects Around the World

Nuclear Power Construction Milestones spotlight EPR builds, Hualong One steam generators, APR-1400 grid integration, and…
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Israeli ministries order further reduction in coal use

Israel Coal Reduction accelerates the energy transition, cutting coal use in electricity production by 30%…
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Leningrad II-1 reactor assembled

Leningrad II VVER-1200 Reactor Vessel assembly completed in Sosnovy Bor, with Rosenergoatom preparing for first…
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India Proposes 70 Percent Duty on China, Malaysia Solar Imports

India Solar Safeguard Duty could impose a 70% tariff on Chinese and Malaysian solar cells…
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Tesla’s lead battery expert hired by Uber to help power its ‘flying car’ service

Uber Elevate eVTOL Batteries enable electric air taxis with advanced energy storage, lithium-ion cell quality,…
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UK must be ready for rise of electric vehicles, says ABB chief

UK EV Charging Infrastructure is accelerating as ABB and Formula E spotlight fast charging, smart…
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New Rules for a Future Puerto Rico Microgrid Landscape

Puerto Rico Microgrid Regulations outline renewable energy, CHP, and storage standards, enabling islanded systems, PREPA…
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Massachusetts stirs controversy with solar demand charge, TOU pricing cut

Massachusetts Solar Net Metering faces new demand charges and elimination of residential time-of-use rates under…
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Coal CEO blasts federal agency's decision on power grid

FERC Rejects Trump Coal Plan, denying subsidies for coal-fired and nuclear plants as energy policy…
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Turning seawater into electricity: NB Power's untested idea for Belledune

NB Power Hydrogen-from-Seawater Project explores clean energy R&D with Joi Scientific, targeting zero-emission electricity for…
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Stop messaging me about arc flash training

Arc Flash Training equips electricians with electrical safety best practices, CSA Z462 and NFPA 70E…
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Despite delays, BC Hydro says crews responded well to 'atypical' storm

BC Hydro Ice Storm Response to Fraser Valley power outages highlights freezing rain impacts, round…
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