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Forecast: Midwest power will be on when summer heat waves hit

jsonline.com — A national electricity reliability organization is forecasting electricity supply challenges in Texas and southern California this summer, but says the Midwest region should continue to have more than enough power to meet its needs. The North American Electric Reliability Corp. published its summer outlook this week.

PSC agrees to We Energies plan for Mich. coal plant upgrade

jsonline.com — Wisconsin energy regulators gave We Energies the go-ahead to transfer ownership of part of its power plant in Michigan's Upper Peninsula to a Michigan electricity supplier. The state Public Service Commission voted to approve the transfer the ownership share to Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative Inc.

Focus expands customer reach, cuts more energy use

jsonline.com — The first full year under new management for the Focus on Energy program delivered more energy savings as well as an expanded reach, a new report says. Focus, in existence since 2001, provides energy efficiency incentives such as rebates for energy efficient light bulbs and other offerings.

Telkonet loss narrows as sales jump 62%

jsonline.com — Telkonet Inc. (TKOI) said Wednesday its loss narrowed in the first quarter as strong demand for energy management technology drove a 62% increase in sales. The Wauwatosa company has developed an energy management system that includes smart thermostats, occupancy sensors and wireless controls to curb energy use in empty rooms at hotels and college dormitories.

ZBB Energy loss narrows as product sales double

jsonline.com — ZBB Energy Corp.'s product sales doubled and its quarterly loss narrowed in the quarter that ended March 31, the Menomonee Falls company said. ZBB reported a loss of $2.82 million, or 4 cents a share, compared with $3.47 million, or 9 cents a share, last year.

Batteries, renewables to help Visa power data center

jsonline.com — ZBB Energy Corp. said Monday it has commissioned an energy storage system that aims to provide uninterrupted power flows to a Visa data center. The energy storage system was designed to provide uninterrupted power for lighting and servers and other uses, and includes both ZBB battery technology as well as a power and control system that integrates solar and wind power along with electricity from the grid.

ZBB Energy continues international focus with S. Korea order

jsonline.com — ZBB Energy Corp.. said it has received more orders from Lotte Chemical Co. of South Korea for its batteries and energy storage system technology. The Menomonee Falls firm has bee n working with Lotte for several years under a partnership, working together on the next generation of the company's zinc bromide flow battery.

Huebner picked to lead Renew Wisconsin

jsonline.com — Tyler Huebner, who has worked for the state and federal energy programs as well as an energy consulting firm, has been named executive director of Renew Wisconsin. The Madison-based renewable energy advocacy group has been led on an interim basis by Don Wichert.

Wisconsin nuclear reactor ends nearly 40 years of generating power

jsonline.com — The Kewaunee Power Station stopped generating power late Tuesday morning, becoming the first nuclear power plant in the country to cease operating since the late 1990s. Dominion Resources Inc. had been scheduled to stop producing power at about noon, but the cessation actually occurred shortly after 11 a.m., said Mark Kanz, a Dominion spokesman.

Wisconsin nuclear reactor ends nearly 40 years of generating power

jsonline.com — The Kewaunee Power Station stopped generating power late Tuesday morning, becoming the first nuclear power plant in the country to cease operating since the late 1990s. Dominion Resources Inc. had been scheduled to stop producing power at about noon, but the cessation actually occurred shortly after 11 a.m., said Mark Kanz, a Dominion spokesman.