Environmental Pressures
New and changing environmental standards and regulations have helped to
shape the energy market by forcing utilities and independent power
producers to explore advanced technologies for cleaner power generation
processes and ways to retrofit older facilities to comply with standards
for emissions and pollutant levels.
In Texas, for example, an expiring grandfather clause on power generation
facilities which don't meet minimum emissions standards threatens to
shut-down many facilities that have not upgraded their systems to cleaner
burning systems. Environmental Protection Agency regulations and regional
clean-air legislation have forced many older power production facilities
deemed "dirty" to cease operations, even more facilities are being forced
to improve or upgrade their existing systems to comply with tightening
clean air regulations.
Technology
Some of the most important technology developments in the energy industry
relate to the power generation equipment itself. In the past, coal and oil
burning facilities were standard for most power plants. Even today,
coal-burning facilities make up roughly 25 percent of all power that is
generated in the US. Demand for new small, modular, gas fueled power
systems that can be located on or very near the point of consumption are
expected to keep escalating. Pinnacle has extensive experience with
various technologies for distributed generation applications. In addition,
Pinnacle is experienced in applying technologies to achieve significant
reduction in NOx Emissions.
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