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The article discusses four steps that could be used to build an expanded electric transmission system or supergrid in the U.S. The steps include building of additional transmission lines, provision of higher voltages, long-distance, direct-current lines, and short lines to link isolated transmission regions. Benefits of a supergrid are said to include cheaper electricity, fewer blackouts, and the accommodation of remote wind and solar power installations. Action by the federal government may be needed to overcome local political obstacles.

The article reports on the unstable condition of the atomic programs and projects in the U.S. It highlights the problems faced in several nuclear power facilities in the country and mentions the cancellation of the construction of other power plants due to financial problems, which prompted President Ronald Reagan to initiate measures to address the issue. President Reagan has also ordered the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to speed up procedures for the licensing of nuclear plants.

The article states that the state government of Maharashtra, India, has cancelled Enron Corp.'s $2.9 billion electric power plant at Dabhol, India. The event is cited as a serious jolt to foreign investors. The article also presents the charges by the state government against the United States power company and the actions taken by Enron in this context. Finally, the article comments on the amount of damages that Indian courts might award to the company.

The article reports that the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario will start building a dam and an electric power production facility in the Rapides des Joachims area on the upper Ottawa River in 1946.

The article reports on the 32 gigawatts (GW) projects being planned under Round 3 of the Crown Estate in Great Britain. It states that the project aims to deliver a quarter of the country's total electricity demands by 2020, with a combined figured investment of 156 billion dollars. It notes that Round 3 is expected to deliver at least 25 GW of installations, as compared to the combined total of 8 GW from Rounds 1 and 2. According to Maria McCaffery, chief executive officer of Renewables UK, despite the country's lead in offshore wind energy generation, it currently behind other leading wind energy producing countries in terms of manufacturing, supply chain jobs and designing.

The article reports on the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC) and ELECSA's call on the government for energy plans consultation from industry professionals in Great Britain.

The article reports that U.S. construction spending for February 2015 declined slightly from the January figure. It states that the February 2015 seasonally adjusted annual rates for the construction segments private, residential, non-residential, manufacturing, lodging and educational construction showed increases of 0.2-0.5 percent over the January estimates while those for private electric utility construction, communications construction and public construction declined.

The article reports that the electric utility Dominion Virginia Power (DVP) proposes to construct a 1,600 megawatt (MW) natural gas power station in Greensville County, Virginia. It states that the power station will be a combined-cycle facility with three gas-fired combustion turbines and stream turbine. It mentions that the construction of the plant is expected to be in the middle of 2016, and is expected to be operational in 2019.

The article reports that Dominion, provider of electricity, natural gas and related services in the U.S., has begun commercial operations at its two facilities, one being the Bridgeport Fuel Cell facility in Bridgeport, Connecticut and the Dominion Somers Solar Center in Somers, Connecticut. The Bridgeport Fuel Cell is part of Project 150, a program sponsored by the state to increase renewable and clean energy projects in Connecticut by 150 mega watt (MW).

The article reports on the announcement on November 26, 2013 by Indian renewable-power developer Greenko Group Plc of its completion of the construction of a 15-megawatt (MW) wind farm in Karnataka state, India.

The article reports that the electrical energy provider West Penn Power Co. has energized its new 138 kilovolt transmission line to strengthen its regional transmission network. It mentions that the 14-mile transmission line connect Kirby, Pennsylvania with substation Monongalia County in Western Virginia. It presents the views of David McDonald, regional president of West Penn Power, regarding the firm's effort to deliver quality of service according to customers' expectation.

Saudi Electric Company (SEC) is to hold clarification meetings next week with the three lowest bidders for the 1,700MW heavy fuel-fired Rabigh 2 independent power project. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The sponsors of the 834MW Ansan-Si combined-cycle gas-fired power project in Korea have signed a W617 million ($583 million) project debt facility. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports on the construction of a large-scale power system converter station in 2010 in Franklin, New Hampshire which will create up to 1,200 jobs and will bring one billion dollar into the state's economy.

Reports that international engineering firm Amec says that using Iraqi labor and suppliers to rebuild the state will reduce the likelihood of attacks on facilities. Contracts won by Amec to rebuild power and water supplies; British security providers' report that there is no corresponding increase in the cost of protecting assets despite attacks on western targets in Iraq.