I’ve never understood convention center complexes not having ubiquitous wifi – even for-pay wifi. Oh well, that means it’s difficult to stay connected. Couple of observations: The West tower is MUCH better than the East tower at the Nugget The train side of the building is MUCH better than the freeway side of the building […]
For the next three days I’m attending the Geothermal Resources Council conference in the world’s friendliest little city, Reno, Nevada. Like my previous trips here, I’m staying at John Ascuaga’s Nugget. Hint, if you stay here ask for a room not facing I-80. It’s loud all night long.
Originally published at Montara Energy Ventures. FPL’s SEGS Plant Via Renewable Energy Access: FPL Group Incorporated, a generator of renewable electric power, yesterday announced a $2.4 billion investment program aimed at increasing U.S. solar thermal energy output and reducing carbon dioxide emissions that contribute to global warming. “These new investments, coupled with our recent announcement […]
Originally published at Montara Energy Ventures. Raft River Project under Construction Recently, US Geothermal renegotiated its power purchase agreement with the Idaho Power Company increasing it from 10MW to 13MW. Details are available in this press release. This constitutes the first segment in what is believed to be a 45.5MW project at Raft River, Idaho. […]
Originally published at Montara Energy Ventures. Recently, one of our partners brought an interesting situation to light. AMP-Ohio, a US electricity generation company, is working to build a new $2.7B, 1,000MW “clean coal” generation facility on the Ohio River. As part of the planning for this plant, the company is visiting the municipalities it serves […]