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Wonky Wednesday: Delaware Chooses Wind
It’s doubtful that the Public Service Commission has ever generated more interest and excitement than it has with yesterday’s decision to order Delmarva Power to begin negotiating with Bluewater Wind. The PSC’s order, which should be available online tomorrow, also directs DPL to negotiate with Conectiv and NRG for a natural gas backup facility. A […]
Wonky Wednesday: Whither Wind?
Next Tuesday, May 22, we should have a final determination from the Public Service Commission (PSC) in the form of a formal order, and concurrence from DNREC, OMB and the Controller General. I expect that the PSC will formally adopt its decision from last week to direct Delmarva Power to begin negotiations with Bluewater Wind […]
Wonky Wednesday: Public Engagement in Shaping Delaware’s Energy Future
The big news is that the Public Service Commission (PSC) more or less adopted its staff’s recommendation that Delmarva Power be directed to begin negotiating a long term contract with Bluewater Wind and with Conectiv and/or NRG for a backup natural gas facility. How diligent Delmarva will be in negotiating is another matter. Last week, […]
Jack Markell Writes a Letter to Delmarva Power
Jack Markell just fired off a letter to Gary Stockbridge, President of Delmarva Power, and TommyWonk has it.
TommyWonk Talking Energy Tonight on WDEL, 1150 AM
Allan Loudell has invited on to his show to talk about energy this evening at 5:35 on WDEL, 1150 AM. Allan being a pretty wonky guy himself, I’d better be ready with plenty of facts and figures. Update: I just got done; Allan had me on at 5:25, not 5:35. It was fun and hopefully […]
Wonky Wednesday: Progress on Wind Power
Two breaking developments mean that the prospect for wind power in Delaware is looking brighter. First, we have this interesting news from the PSC, via the News Journal: Delmarva Power should contract with Bluewater Wind to build a smaller wind park than originally proposed, and Conectiv Energy to build a natural gas plant to back […]
Wonky Wednesday: Homework and Drinking Liberally
Blogging TommyWonk style is all about doing your homework and having fun while you’re at it. So tonight, I’m starting into the report of the Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) Task Force (featured in today’s News Journal). The proposed SEU would provide financing and resources to help energy consumers reduce their dependence on the grid. Also, […]
Wonky Wednesday: What Is the Value of a Tree?
The poets might object, but economic techniques are increasingly being used to place a dollar value on trees. The blog Environmental Economics has an interesting post on placing a dollar value on NewYork City’s street trees. The city’s City Parks Department has developed a method for measuring the economic value of all the street trees […]
Wonky Wednesday: Politics Is Not a Spectator Sport
Woody Allen has been quoted as saying, “80 percent of success is showing up.” This is particularly true in politics, and thus I am presenting two opportunities in which you can make a difference by showing up. Delaware for Obama is organizing in Delaware, and the folks involved have asked that we help pass the […]
Wonky Wednesday: Latest Comments on Energy
The PSC has posted the most recent round of comments on the energy RFP. John Austin, who used to work for EPA and lives in Rehoboth Beach, has some particularly enlightening comments: One of the many facts that has come to light in the bid review process is that the net output of the [NRG] […]
Wonky Wednesday: Don’t Forget Drinking Liberally
For those who like their politics up close and personal, this month’s edition of Drinking Liberally takes place tomorrow night, Thursday, March 29 at Iron Hill Brewery, 710 South Madison Street on Wilmington’s waterfront. I’ve met a number of my fellow bloggers at these gatherings, and found them as engaging in person as they are […]
Wonky Wednesday: Homework Coming Due!
The Public Service Commission (PSC) is accepting comments on the three energy proposals under review through Friday, March 23, which means policy wonks are busy polishing their arguments on which energy solution would best serve the public interest.To encourage submissions to the PSC, I announced the TommyWonk Energy Essay Contest. Send me your comments, and […]
TommyWonk Thursday: All about the Environment
I missed my regular appointment for “Wonky Wednesday,” being busy with earning a living, but here’s a preview of coming (or should I say ongoing) attractions over at TommyWonk: We all have eight days left to send in written comments on the PSC’s energy RFP. I’ve put in my two cents. You can do the […]
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