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PJM loses a quarter of its nuke capacity in latest power auction
Cleared nuclear capacity fell by more than 7 GW from PJM's last base residual auction, while demand response, renewables, gas and coal all saw their shares expand.
By Gavin Bade • May 23, 2018 -
New Mass., R.I. projects to add 1.2 GW US offshore wind capacity
While some question the economics of offshore wind, several states have made multi-gigawatt commitments to deploying more of the renewable resource.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 23, 2018 -
80% of transit buses expected to go electric by 2040, report forecasts
California regulators expect to vote in September on a proposal to transition all transit systems in the state to 100% zero emissions by 2040.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 23, 2018 -
No changes to Xcel nuclear cost recovery after bill dies in Minnesota House
The bill would have altered how Xcel Energy recovers investments in its nuclear fleet, but drew concern from customer advocates, large industrial customers and Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton.
By Robert Walton • May 23, 2018 -
Invenergy widens capital base with investments in its gas, renewables arms
The latest equity infusions from Canadian and Australian fund managers are expected to consolidate its investor base, enhance the company’s financial position and fund development activities.
By Peter Maloney • May 23, 2018 -
US nuke rules soured acquisition interest from European utilities, former regulator says
Former NRC Commissioner Jeffrey Merrifield made the comment while testifying at a House hearing on four nuclear bills, including one that would push DOE to focus on more highly enriched fuels.
By Gavin Bade • May 22, 2018 -
RMI says rush to build gas plants could cost investors, customers billions
With thermal generators quickly aging, researchers at Rocky Mountain Institute say a clean energy portfolio can address U.S. power needs more cheaply than gas-fired plants.
By Robert Walton • May 22, 2018 -
North Carolina lifts limits on Duke residential efficiency program
As part of its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, Duke is expanding its efficiency programs and expects cumulative energy savings to grow to 22,000 GWh by 2030.
By Robert Walton • May 22, 2018 -
Dominion invests seed money in GE-Hitachi small modular nuke
The BWRX-300 is a 300 MWe reactor that is expected to require up to 60% less capital costs per MW than conventional light water reactors.
By Robert Walton • May 22, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Last year's weather, wildfires heighten utilities' storm hardening efforts
Utilities are taking measures to address those physical threats, but the number of outages has been slowly creeping up, as has the number of people affected.
By Peter Maloney • May 21, 2018 -
DTE, Consumers pledge 50% clean energy, heading off ballot initiative
The Michigan utilities expect to reach most of the 2030 goal through efficiency initiatives, but at least 25% of the result will come from renewable energy.
By Robert Walton • May 21, 2018 -
Wind power poised for record year, despite initial tax law concerns
Clarity on tax policy and countdown to expiration of the production tax credit are combining to drive a significant increase in the U.S. wind power project pipeline.
By Peter Maloney • May 21, 2018 -
NextEra to buy Gulf Power, gas assets from Southern for $6.5B
NextEra has long wanted more regulated utility assets but failed to close two high-profile acquisitions in recent years.
By Gavin Bade • May 21, 2018 -
Divided FERC restricts climate impacts in pipeline reviews
FERC will now only consider emissions associated with a specific proposed pipeline, rather than a broader approach to factor in a project's impact on production and consumption of natural gas.
By Gavin Bade • May 18, 2018 -
Deep Dive
California regulators see signs of a new energy crisis — can they prevent it?
As the state's customer choice movement expands, energy sector stakeholders continue to struggle with what CPUC President Michael Picker calls "scar tissue" from the 2000-2001 energy crisis.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 18, 2018 -
Illinois can do without Vistra coal plants, greens claim
Shutting eight plants in Southern Illinois and replacing them with other options could save up to $14 billion, says a new report by Vibrant Clean Energy for NRDC and Sierra Club.
By Robert Walton • May 18, 2018 -
FERC chair restarts PURPA review, pledging 'open mind'
Federal energy regulators also approved a new pipeline proposal and reviewed summer reliability conditions at their May open meeting.
By Gavin Bade • May 17, 2018 -
EPA air chief praises House efforts to alter New Source Review
The agency is working on its own rulemaking process to change the power plant permitting program.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 17, 2018 -
APS: Controversial RFP does not violate Arizona gas moratorium
Reliability concerns about energy storage prompted Arizona Public Service to limit its role in a pending contract request, executives said.
By Gavin Bade • May 17, 2018 -
Wyoming inaugurates center to test uses for captured CO2
Products being tested stem from the NRG-COSIA Carbon XPrize — a $20 million competition sponsored by NRG Energy and Canada’s Oil Sands Innovation Alliance.
By Peter Maloney • May 17, 2018 -
Federal court blocks Atlantic Coast Pipeline construction in at least some areas
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service did not properly guard against endangered species impacts when it signed off on the project. Dominion said it plans to move forward as scheduled.
By Robert Walton • May 16, 2018 -
New York proposes strict carbon emission limits for existing power plants
The rule is expected to allow New York to achieve one of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's signature energy pledges — to phase out coal entirely by 2020 while still maintaining reliable and affordable power.
By Robert Walton • May 16, 2018 -
Judge allows bankrupt FirstEnergy Solutions to exit power plant co-op
Other utility members of the Ohio Valley Electric Corporation say the loss of $58 million in annual First Energy Solution support payments could raise prices for consumers.
By Robert Walton • May 16, 2018 -
Deep Dive
High values are blowing in offshore winds; policymakers may need more
In some locations, energy, capacity and REC prices could give offshore wind the edge over onshore wind, but policymakers need to see economic benefits.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 15, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Competitive solar-plus-storage moves closer to reality
Incentives and economics result in more pairings of solar power and energy storage.
By Peter Maloney • May 14, 2018
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