Home of John Rambo Going Green: Fort Bragg using smart meters, biodiesel, etc.

About 400 buildings, so far, at Fort Bragg have been equipped with smart meter technology, with another 800 buildings on the way in the next few years. Fort Bragg spends approximately $45 million annually on electricity, and the use of smart meters may reduce that number by up to 10%. In 2001, Fort Bragg set public goals for energy sustainability, and since that time all new buildings on the post are built to a standard of sustainability, renovated buildings are made more efficient, buildings receive exterior coating, and solar film on windows to make them more energy efficient. Solar panels are installed over parking lots, providing shade for the cars, and producing enough electricity to light the parking lot. Other measures at the post include shuttle buses that run on biodiesel, and the use of combined heat and power installations which can generate power and thermal energy simultaneously.

NRC approves first new nuclear plant in 3 decades

On Thursday, February 9, 2012, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission voted 4-1 to approve Southern Co.’s request to build two nuclear reactors at its Vogtle site south of Augusta, Georgia. The vote clears the way for federal officials to issue an operating license for the reactors, which could begin operating as soon as 2016 and 2017. The NRC last approved construction of a nuclear plant in 1978. President Obama has offered the Vogtle project $8.3 Billion in federal loan guarantees as part of its pledge to expand nuclear power.

LPSC November 9, 2011 B & E Meeting Agenda

LPSC B & E 11-9-11 Agenda

Attached you will find a copy of the Proposed Agenda for the LPSC B & E Meeting being held on November 9, 2011 at 9:00 AM at the Galvez Building, Natchez Room.

Smart Grid Veto Override in Illinois

http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/Business_Policy_Regulation/Smart-grid-win-in-Illinois-lawmakers-override-governor-s-veto-4118.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Act-On+Software&utm_content=email&utm_campaign=Smart%20grid%20win%20in%20Illinois%3B%20lawmakers%20override%20governor%27s%20veto&utm_term=H-Smart%20grid%20win%20in%20Illinois%3B%20lawmakers%20override%20governor%27s%20veto&cm_mmc=Act-On%20Software-_-email-_-Smart%20grid%20win%20in%20Illinois%3B%20lawmakers%20override%20governor%27s%20veto-_-H-Smart%20grid%20win%20in%20Illinois%3B%20lawmakers%20override%20governor%27s%20veto

Interesting developments in Illinois. In Louisiana, a decision on this issue would be completely within the jurisdiction of the Louisiana Public Service Commission.