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54 Oak Creek Energy Oak Creek Energy’s commitment to a California wind farm helped build the American wind energy industry. 58 Tres Amigas LLC The Tres Amigas Superstation will link the three electric grids in the United States with sources of renewable energy. 62 Northwest Territories Power Corp. Northwest Territories Power Corp. puts its resources to work to provide clean energy for the region.
OUR COVER
Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is diversifying its portfolio with the addition of two renewable energy projects. JPS already delivers 630 megawatts to more than 580,000 customers on the island.
Departments
1 Editor’s Page 4 Infrastructure Needs
Upgrades are overdue.
38 Belize Electricity Ltd. As the primary distributor of electricity in Belize, Belize Electricity aims for customer satisfaction and enjoys giving back to the community. The utility serves a customer base of about 75,300 accounts. 41 Wärtsilä in the Caribbean and Puerto Rico As Caribbean power plants make their operations more efficient or convert to alternative energy, Wärtsilä is the partner that guides them through the process. Profiles 44 Port of Houston Authority The Port of Houston Authority ensures a vibrant economy in Texas. It says it is ranked first in the United States in waterborne tonnage. 50 Oklahoma City Public Works – Project 180 Project 180 will give Oklahoma City’s downtown area a pedestrian-friendly renovation. The program will cost $140 million and will last three years.
64 American Bituminous Power Partners The Grant Town Power Plant in West Virginia uses waste product from nearby mines to provide electricity for thousands. It produces 80 megawatts. 66 Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department Fort Worth TPW strives to enhance lives with its work for the city. 68 Environmental Dynamics Environmental Dynamics Inc. is expanding on its offerings to wastewater plant operators. The company specializes in the design, manufacture and supply aeration and biological treatment solutions for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants. 70 Paducah Power System Instead of buying all its electricity from the Tennessee Valley Authority, Paducah Power has declared its independence and will generate its own. The company will draw power from a plant in Illinois once it goes online.
20 CARIBBEAN/PACIFIC ISLAND REGIONAL FOCUS 22 The National Gas Co. of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd. Four new pipelines and a project in Ghana will diversify the business of the National Gas Co. of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd. 28 Guam Power Authority Guam Power Authority is building the base for Guam’s growth with an emphasis on renewable energy sources. This includes a $33.2 million smart grid program. 34 Jamaica Public Service Jamaica Public Service increases its commitment to renewable energy with two new projects – the expansion of the Maggotty Hydro Power Plant and the construction of the Munro Wind Farm.
8 Financing HSR
High-speed rail needs public-private financing.
12 Nationwide Green
A new organization aims for sustainability.
14 Unstable Scenario
With turmoil abroad, domestic energy targeted.
17 News 18 Natural Solution
Marcellus Shale gas is key.
72 Last Look
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Energy & Infrastructure - Winter/Spring 2011
Energy & Infrastructure - Winter/Spring 2011
Editor’s Page
Contents
Infrastructure Needs
Financing HSR
Nationwide Green
Unstable Scenario
News
Natural Solution
CARIBBEAN/PACIFIC ISLAND REGIONAL FOCUS
The National Gas Co. of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd.
Guam Power Authority
Jamaica Public Service
Belize Electricity Ltd.
Wärtsilä in the Caribbean and Puerto Rico
Port of Houston Authority
Oklahoma City Public Works – Project 180
Oak Creek Energy
Tres Amigas LLC
Northwest Territories Power Corp.
American Bituminous Power Partners
Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department
Environmental Dynamics
Paducah Power System
Last Look
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