Congratulations to Canada and British Columbia for a successful hosting of the 2010 Winter Olympics!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
BC Hydro subsidiary battles U.S. poacher
BC Hydro subsidiary battles U.S. poacher
Efforts by a Wall Street financial giant to poach employees and business from a lucrative government-owned energy trading operation in Vancouver are proving expensive for British Columbia taxpayers.
BC Hydro subsidiary corporation Powerex has lost 10 energy trading team members in a continuing employee raid by New York-based financial services firm Morgan Stanley, according to an internal memo obtained by The Vancouver Sun...
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Efforts by a Wall Street financial giant to poach employees and business from a lucrative government-owned energy trading operation in Vancouver are proving expensive for British Columbia taxpayers.
BC Hydro subsidiary corporation Powerex has lost 10 energy trading team members in a continuing employee raid by New York-based financial services firm Morgan Stanley, according to an internal memo obtained by The Vancouver Sun...
Click link above for entire story from the Vancouver Sun
Saturday, February 20, 2010
SitNews - Canadian Tsimshian Was A Leader For Alaska Native Rights By DAVE KIFFER
SitNews - Canadian Tsimshian Was A Leader For Alaska Native Rights By DAVE KIFFER
Ketchikan, Alaska - Although the vast majority of the leaders in the Alaska Native civil rights movement were Tlingits, one of the founders and early leaders was a Tsimshian, originally from Canada, named Peter Simpson.
Simpson was one of the founders of the Alaskan Native Brotherhood in 1912, the only non Tlingit among the early advocates. And many in the Native community consider him one of the forces behind Native land claims efforts...
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Ketchikan, Alaska - Although the vast majority of the leaders in the Alaska Native civil rights movement were Tlingits, one of the founders and early leaders was a Tsimshian, originally from Canada, named Peter Simpson.
Simpson was one of the founders of the Alaskan Native Brotherhood in 1912, the only non Tlingit among the early advocates. And many in the Native community consider him one of the forces behind Native land claims efforts...
Click link above to access the full story in Sitnews.com
GE Energy Finance Unit May Expand B.C. Wind Farm (Update1) - BusinessWeek
GE Energy Finance Unit May Expand B.C. Wind Farm (Update1) - BusinessWeek
Feb. 14 (Bloomberg) -- General Electric Co.’s energy finance unit said it may double the capacity of a wind farm in British Columbia, increasing its bet on renewable-power in Canada’s westernmost province.
GE and Vancouver-based Plutonic Power Corp. last year bought the unfinished, 144-megawatt Dokie Ridge Wind Project, the first equity investment in wind energy in Canada for both companies.
“British Columbia has tremendous natural resources that are ideal for large-scale renewable energy projects,” Alex Urquhart, who runs the energy financial services unit, a division of Fairfield, Connecticut-based General Electric’s GE Capital division, said in a statement today.
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Feb. 14 (Bloomberg) -- General Electric Co.’s energy finance unit said it may double the capacity of a wind farm in British Columbia, increasing its bet on renewable-power in Canada’s westernmost province.
GE and Vancouver-based Plutonic Power Corp. last year bought the unfinished, 144-megawatt Dokie Ridge Wind Project, the first equity investment in wind energy in Canada for both companies.
“British Columbia has tremendous natural resources that are ideal for large-scale renewable energy projects,” Alex Urquhart, who runs the energy financial services unit, a division of Fairfield, Connecticut-based General Electric’s GE Capital division, said in a statement today.
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Friday, February 19, 2010
Arctic gas by 2017 February 21 - Petroleum News
Arctic%20gas%20by%202017%20-%20February%2021,%202010 - Petroleum News
Canada’s Mackenzie Gas Project could be onstream as early as 2017 and Alaska’s North Slope project could be delivering gas to Lower 48 markets three or four years later, predicts consultant Ziff Energy Group.
And, regardless of the enormous capital costs to develop Arctic gas and compete with abundant shale gas supplies, the two projects are tied to expectations for gas prices in the 20 years after they are completed, not what happens over the next decade, the Calgary-based firm said.
Canada’s Mackenzie Gas Project could be onstream as early as 2017 and Alaska’s North Slope project could be delivering gas to Lower 48 markets three or four years later, predicts consultant Ziff Energy Group.
And, regardless of the enormous capital costs to develop Arctic gas and compete with abundant shale gas supplies, the two projects are tied to expectations for gas prices in the 20 years after they are completed, not what happens over the next decade, the Calgary-based firm said.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Electricity: A new industrial pillar for the B. C economy - Vancouver Sun
Electricity: A new industrial pillar for the B. C economy
To say that the atmosphere in Vancouver is electric is something of a double entendre. Certainly, thousands of visitors surging through the streets to take in the Olympic Games and related activities have recharged our sleepy little town, but a series of announcements tied to Premier Gordon Campbell's clean-energy program this week may do more in the long run to bring power to the people.
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To say that the atmosphere in Vancouver is electric is something of a double entendre. Certainly, thousands of visitors surging through the streets to take in the Olympic Games and related activities have recharged our sleepy little town, but a series of announcements tied to Premier Gordon Campbell's clean-energy program this week may do more in the long run to bring power to the people.
Click links above for full story
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Northeast transmission line would create 'energy corridor' that could boost our clean power exports, Liberals say - Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun
Northeast transmission line would create 'energy corridor' that could boost our clean power exports, Liberals say - Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun
Following the push to build a new transmission line into northwestern B.C., the provincial Liberals want to extend the power grid to the northeast as well, as part of what they are calling a "northern energy corridor."
"New transmission infrastructure will link northeastern B.C. to our integrated grid," declared the speech from the throne last week.
The move was touted as a way to "provide clean power to the energy industry" and to "open up new capacity for clean power exports to Alberta and Saskatchewan."
Following the push to build a new transmission line into northwestern B.C., the provincial Liberals want to extend the power grid to the northeast as well, as part of what they are calling a "northern energy corridor."
"New transmission infrastructure will link northeastern B.C. to our integrated grid," declared the speech from the throne last week.
The move was touted as a way to "provide clean power to the energy industry" and to "open up new capacity for clean power exports to Alberta and Saskatchewan."
Monday, February 8, 2010
Whitehorsestar.com - Leaders discuss salmon, caribou, pipeline
Whitehorsestar.com - Leaders discuss salmon, caribou, pipeline
Whitehorse Star - Whitehorse, YK
Alaska Governor Sean Parnell and Yukon Premier Dennis Fentie met in Whitehorse recently to discuss issues ranging from the Yukon River salmon fishery, the Porcupine Caribou herd, the Skagway port, natural gas to possible wind and hydro options.
Click the link above to read details in the Whitehorse Star.
Whitehorse Star - Whitehorse, YK
Alaska Governor Sean Parnell and Yukon Premier Dennis Fentie met in Whitehorse recently to discuss issues ranging from the Yukon River salmon fishery, the Porcupine Caribou herd, the Skagway port, natural gas to possible wind and hydro options.
Click the link above to read details in the Whitehorse Star.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Terrace Standard - The last run to Eurocan
Terrace Standard - The last run to Eurocan
ON FRIDAY Jan. 22, after nearly 17 years on the road with Excel Transportation Inc. Mark Penner completed his last wood chip run to the soon-to-be-closed Eurocan.
With his truck loaded from Pacific Inland Resources in Smithers, Penner hit the ever-familiar Hwy37 South towards the pulp and paper mill in Kitimat which will make its last paper tomorrow, and officially close Jan. 31 after 40 years of operation.
“A lot of people don’t know what they’re going to do,” said Penner of his fellow workers who will be out of a job this Friday Jan. 29 when the Terrace Excel terminal will close its doors after 24 years of service.
ON FRIDAY Jan. 22, after nearly 17 years on the road with Excel Transportation Inc. Mark Penner completed his last wood chip run to the soon-to-be-closed Eurocan.
With his truck loaded from Pacific Inland Resources in Smithers, Penner hit the ever-familiar Hwy37 South towards the pulp and paper mill in Kitimat which will make its last paper tomorrow, and officially close Jan. 31 after 40 years of operation.
“A lot of people don’t know what they’re going to do,” said Penner of his fellow workers who will be out of a job this Friday Jan. 29 when the Terrace Excel terminal will close its doors after 24 years of service.
Terrace Standard - Power line twinning cost probed
Terrace Standard - Power line twinning cost probed
THE PROVINCIAL government is estimating how much it might cost to build the Northwest Transmission Line’s towers so that more lines could be added if demand to move power increases.
Making provision for expansion makes sense when building any kind of large infrastructure project, said provincial energy minister Blair Lekstrom about the plan to build the line 335km from the Skeena substation near Terrace up Hwy37 North.
“I think with a lot of the infrastructure you build in B.C. you build with a view for the future at the most economical cost,” Lekstrom said last week.
THE PROVINCIAL government is estimating how much it might cost to build the Northwest Transmission Line’s towers so that more lines could be added if demand to move power increases.
Making provision for expansion makes sense when building any kind of large infrastructure project, said provincial energy minister Blair Lekstrom about the plan to build the line 335km from the Skeena substation near Terrace up Hwy37 North.
“I think with a lot of the infrastructure you build in B.C. you build with a view for the future at the most economical cost,” Lekstrom said last week.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Alaska gas could bypass Alberta - Calgary Herald
Alaska gas could bypass Alberta
In a potential blow to Alberta's petrochemical sector, the proposed Alaska pipeline could bypass the province depending on the outcome of an open season filed Friday by the main sponsors -- Calgary-based TransCanada Corp. and Irving, Texas-based Exxon-Mobil Corp.
The partners formally submitted their intention to solicit shipping commitments for the proposed pipeline to the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the first time in Alaska history that a regulatory application has been filed for natural gas development on the North Slope.
In a potential blow to Alberta's petrochemical sector, the proposed Alaska pipeline could bypass the province depending on the outcome of an open season filed Friday by the main sponsors -- Calgary-based TransCanada Corp. and Irving, Texas-based Exxon-Mobil Corp.
The partners formally submitted their intention to solicit shipping commitments for the proposed pipeline to the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the first time in Alaska history that a regulatory application has been filed for natural gas development on the North Slope.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
World Sentinel | General Biofuels Canada Agrees to Acquire Land in the City of Terrace for New Wood Pellet Plant
World Sentinel | General Biofuels Canada Agrees to Acquire Land in the City of Terrace for New Wood Pellet Plant
The City of Terrace and General Biofuels Canada have reached an agreement on terms to purchase property for a wood pellet facility in Terrace, British Columbia. General Biofuels Canada will be utilizing wood supply obtained throughout the region to manufacture premium wood pellets. The wood pellet facility will be operating with an initial capacity of 150,000 – 200,000 metric tonnes per year, growing to a capacity of up to 500,000 metric tonnes per year in the next several years. David Smith, Vice President of Corporate Development of General Biofuels, states: "General Biofuels Canada is committed to developing a significant presence in the wood pellet industry in northern British Columbia. We´re excited to be working with the City of Terrace and look forward to a successful project."
The City of Terrace and General Biofuels Canada have reached an agreement on terms to purchase property for a wood pellet facility in Terrace, British Columbia. General Biofuels Canada will be utilizing wood supply obtained throughout the region to manufacture premium wood pellets. The wood pellet facility will be operating with an initial capacity of 150,000 – 200,000 metric tonnes per year, growing to a capacity of up to 500,000 metric tonnes per year in the next several years. David Smith, Vice President of Corporate Development of General Biofuels, states: "General Biofuels Canada is committed to developing a significant presence in the wood pellet industry in northern British Columbia. We´re excited to be working with the City of Terrace and look forward to a successful project."
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Terrace Standard - Hyder students go to Stewart school
Terrace Standard - Hyder students go to Stewart school
BEAR VALLEY School in Stewart has had an increase of three students this year from neighbouring Hyder, Alaska after their school shut down due to low enrollment.
Lauren Burch, superintendent of the Southeast Island School District in Alaska, located in Thorne Bay explains that due to dwindling enrollment the school could no longer operate.
BEAR VALLEY School in Stewart has had an increase of three students this year from neighbouring Hyder, Alaska after their school shut down due to low enrollment.
Lauren Burch, superintendent of the Southeast Island School District in Alaska, located in Thorne Bay explains that due to dwindling enrollment the school could no longer operate.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Terrace Standard Editorial - Go green
Terrace Standard - Go green
IT’S BEEN a mystery as to why Prime Minister Stephen Harper chose a visit to Washington D.C. last September as the place to announce he’s willing put up to $130 million into the much-planned Northwest Transmission Line running up Hwy37 North.
But consider that American President Barack Obama wants to put billions into ‘green’ power and then look at a map.
As now planned, the Northwest Transmission Line would stop at a place called Bob Quinn on Hwy37 North. Barely 95 kilometres to the west sits the Alaskan Panhandle, a location hydro-electric proponents say contains 3,000 megawatts of viable projects. That’s roughly one-third of B.C. Hydro’s entire output.
IT’S BEEN a mystery as to why Prime Minister Stephen Harper chose a visit to Washington D.C. last September as the place to announce he’s willing put up to $130 million into the much-planned Northwest Transmission Line running up Hwy37 North.
But consider that American President Barack Obama wants to put billions into ‘green’ power and then look at a map.
As now planned, the Northwest Transmission Line would stop at a place called Bob Quinn on Hwy37 North. Barely 95 kilometres to the west sits the Alaskan Panhandle, a location hydro-electric proponents say contains 3,000 megawatts of viable projects. That’s roughly one-third of B.C. Hydro’s entire output.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
CBC News - North - Hydro expansion will be 'rate neutral': Yukon Energy
CBC News - North - Hydro expansion will be 'rate neutral': Yukon Energy
Yukon Energy Corp. says customers won't pay a cent for millions of dollars in anticipated environmental benefits from its Mayo B hydroelectric expansion project.
The public utility's $160-million plan to build a new power plant and a connecting power line, still needs regulatory approvals from the Yukon Utilities Board, Yukon Environmental and Socio-Economic Assessment Board, and the Yukon Water Board.
The power plant itself will cost $120 million, while another $40 million will be spent on building the Carmacks-Stewart transmission line, which will connect Yukon Energy's Mayo-Dawson hydro grid to the Whitehorse grid.
Yukon Energy president David Morrison said despite the plan's pricetag — making it the most expensive project in the territory's history — electrical ratepayers will pay about $36.5 million.
Spread out over time, the project's costs will not cost ratepayers a cent, Morrison said.
Yukon Energy Corp. says customers won't pay a cent for millions of dollars in anticipated environmental benefits from its Mayo B hydroelectric expansion project.
The public utility's $160-million plan to build a new power plant and a connecting power line, still needs regulatory approvals from the Yukon Utilities Board, Yukon Environmental and Socio-Economic Assessment Board, and the Yukon Water Board.
The power plant itself will cost $120 million, while another $40 million will be spent on building the Carmacks-Stewart transmission line, which will connect Yukon Energy's Mayo-Dawson hydro grid to the Whitehorse grid.
Yukon Energy president David Morrison said despite the plan's pricetag — making it the most expensive project in the territory's history — electrical ratepayers will pay about $36.5 million.
Spread out over time, the project's costs will not cost ratepayers a cent, Morrison said.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Ketchikan supplements with diesel generation KRBD - Ketchikan
KRBD - Public Radio in Ketchikan, Alaska - Local News
Deanna Garrison
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA (2010-01-07) Beginning Friday, Ketchikan Public Utilities will start operating diesel generators at a cost of $36,000 a day. KPU says a surge in electricity usage and dry weather last year is causing the utility to rely on costly diesel power.
Deanna Garrison
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA (2010-01-07) Beginning Friday, Ketchikan Public Utilities will start operating diesel generators at a cost of $36,000 a day. KPU says a surge in electricity usage and dry weather last year is causing the utility to rely on costly diesel power.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Terrace Standard - Big push for Alaska-B.C. power line
Terrace Standard - Big push for Alaska-B.C. power line
AMERICAN PROPONENTS of a power line connecting Southeast Alaska with B.C. providing access to the North American electricity market say they need their governor to speak to B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell.
They’re convinced a groundswell of support in southeastern Alaska can now be transformed into action on a senior political level, says Paul Southland, a Wrangell, Alaska resident and key backer of the ACEcoaltion with ACE standing for Alaska Canada Energy. The key now, says Southland, is the planned Northwest Transmission Line which would run north of Terrace up to a place called Bob Quinn on Hwy37 North.
AMERICAN PROPONENTS of a power line connecting Southeast Alaska with B.C. providing access to the North American electricity market say they need their governor to speak to B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell.
They’re convinced a groundswell of support in southeastern Alaska can now be transformed into action on a senior political level, says Paul Southland, a Wrangell, Alaska resident and key backer of the ACEcoaltion with ACE standing for Alaska Canada Energy. The key now, says Southland, is the planned Northwest Transmission Line which would run north of Terrace up to a place called Bob Quinn on Hwy37 North.
Friday, January 1, 2010
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