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House to introduce carbon capture bill amid questions of tech viability
The Senate version of the bill, introduced by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., received broad bipartisan support.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 14, 2018
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New York PSC sets state's energy storage target at 3 GW by 2030
The regulators have set the most ambitious state energy storage target in the country.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 14, 2018
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NERC: Winter preparedness initiatives will help keep lights on in northern US
A new analysis from the North American Electric Reliability Corp. finds most grid operators expect ample energy supplies this winter, but are also taking steps to ensure reliability.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 14, 2018
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Glick blasts Chatterjee Clean Power Plan comments as not 'appropriate,' 'relevant'
Glick called Chatterjee’s input "faulty" and "not relevant to any discussion on whether the Clean Power Plan should be removed" because it focused criticism on the initial proposed version of the rule, not its finalized form.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 13, 2018
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Senate Democrats press McNamee recusal on generation issues at FERC
A letter requesting McNamee recuse himself from issues "pitting one fuel source against another" was signed by every Democrat on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, except its incoming Ranking Member.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 13, 2018
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Nearly all Georgia coal plants report groundwater pollution near ash ponds
Data reviewed by The Environmental Integrity Project and Earthjustice on 12 coal plants showed ash ponds near 11 contain unsafe levels of one or more pollutant, with 10 belonging to Georgia Power.
By Catherine Morehouse • Dec. 13, 2018
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Deep DiveAs PacifiCorp and other analyses point to more coal shutdowns, replacement questions rise
A recent PacifiCorp analysis points to a growing trend among utilities, and analysts are watching to see how modeling and reliability issues can best be addressed as retirements continue.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 13, 2018
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'Voluntary demand' for renewables pushes utilities to new technology, business models: Deloitte
As renewable energy growth accelerates, utilities are taking a more active role in embracing the enabling technology.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 12, 2018
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Utilities cheer as EPA moves to roll back Obama-era water rules
The newly proposed rule won praise from utilities, but just which waterways would be covered under a new definition of "Waters of the United States" remains unclear.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 12, 2018
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US unprepared for 'catastrophic' power outage, presidential advisory report finds
Securing the nation's power system will require billions in investment, begging the eternal question: Who pays?
By Robert Walton • Dec. 12, 2018
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Washington clean energy proposal would phase out coal by 2025
Gov. Jay Inslee's proposal would reduce greenhouse gas emissions 25% below 1990 levels by 2035 and transition the state to 100% clean energy by 2045.
By Catherine Morehouse • Dec. 11, 2018
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Georgia Power seeks 540 MW of renewables in final REDI solicitation
Through its Renewable Energy Development Initiative, the Southern Company subsidiary is targeting 1,200 MW of renewable energy resources.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 11, 2018
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Glick predicts return to resilience debate as McNamee prepares to take FERC seat
With an emergency bailout reportedly on hold at the White House, "a lot of the focus is returning to FERC" on grid resilience issues, Glick told a Washington audience Monday.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 11, 2018
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Federal government issues RFP for 'coal plants of the future'
The request for proposals supports the Coal FIRST initiative to develop more modern coal plants. Critics say the program is designed to score political points and development of new coal facilities is unlikely.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 10, 2018
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In first, Virginia regulators reject Dominion Integrated Resource Plan
Regulators said Dominion's power demand forecasts are unrealistically high, which could raise questions about a number of infrastructure investments, including the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
By Gavin Bade • UPDATED: Dec. 10, 2018 at 4:54 p.m.
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As coal economics worsen, rural renewables development propels Midwest growth: NRDC
While the region still relies heavily on coal and natural gas, a continued rural focus may be the key to unlocking the region's clean energy potential, the Natural Resources Defense Council report said.
By Catherine Morehouse • Dec. 10, 2018
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Colorado co-op seeks exit from coal-heavy Tri-State to pursue renewables
The Delta Montrose Electric Association asked regulators to set a fair price for it to exit the Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 07, 2018
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Black Hills Energy proposes coal plant purchase amid ongoing closures
The utility filed an integrated resource plan with Wyoming regulators this week, proposing to purchase the Wygen I power plant, near Gillette to address a 60 MW shortfall.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 07, 2018
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Avista could face limited options in wake of Hydro One merger rejection
Washington regulators' rejection of the proposed merger leaves little room for Avista to negotiate a win.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 06, 2018
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EPA moves to rescind Obama-era carbon limits on new coal plants
The rollback is unlikely to spur new investment in U.S. coal plants, but the EPA hopes it could lead to the development of coal technologies that can be exported overseas.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 06, 2018
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Senate confirms McNamee to FERC as coal recusal calls mount
The 50-49 vote came despite Democrat concerns over the nominee's past work crafting a coal and nuclear bailout proposal at DOE and the recent release of a video showing McNamee criticizing renewable energy and environmental groups.
By Gavin Bade • UPDATED: Dec. 6, 2018 at 12:55 p.m.
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Report: EPA to rescind Obama-era carbon rules for new coal plants
Coal operators said that EPA's New Source Performance Standards made it too costly to invest in new plants, but rolling them back is not likely to change the economic outlook for the sector.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 05, 2018
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Texas grid to face tighter electricity reserves this summer: 'Does that scare you?'
ERCOT says planning reserve margins for the 2019 summer could be the tightest ever, in part due to canceled generation projects and growing demand from oil and gas operations.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 05, 2018
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EIA: U.S. coal consumption lowest in 39 years
Consumption of the resource is anticipated to drop 4% below 2017 levels by the end of this year and fall another 8% by the end of 2019.
By Catherine Morehouse • Dec. 05, 2018
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PacifiCorp shows 60% of its coal units are uneconomic
The Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary conducted the analysis as part of its 2019 integrated resource plan, finding that more considerations need further study "before future resource decisions are made."
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 05, 2018