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FPL's Turkey Point becomes first nuclear plant to seek second license renewal
The renewal would extend the life of the reactors for an additional 20 years, which the utility claims will save ratepayers "billions" down the road.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Feb. 6, 2018 -
FERC issues final Sabal Trail EIS, potentially avoiding hold on project
The commission could allow construction to restart with a separate order, but has yet to issue it.
By Gavin Bade • Feb. 6, 2018 -
Tesla to outfit 50K Australian homes with solar+storage for 250 MW virtual power plant
The electric car company wants to build what it calls the world's largest virtual power plant, harnessing 250 MW of solar power and 650 MWh of energy storage.
By Peter Maloney • Feb. 5, 2018 -
NextEra sues NEI after refusing to renew trade group membership
NextEra Energy and Entergy both moved to exit the nuclear trade group last month after NEI advocated for approval of a DOE coal and nuclear subsidy proposal.
By Robert Walton , Gavin Bade • Feb. 5, 2018 -
New Jersey Senate committee delays hearing on nuclear subsidy bill
A new analysis from the state Division of Rate Counsel says the bill could cost ratepayers $4 billion over four years.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 5, 2018 -
DC Circuit rejects bid to block Mountain Valley pipeline construction
An environmental group argued FERC uses tolling orders to avoid judicial oversight of its pipeline siting decisions.
By Gavin Bade • Feb. 5, 2018 -
ISO-NE players split over 2-part capacity auction proposal
New England power stakeholders filed comments on the new capacity auction proposal last week at FERC.
By Gavin Bade • Feb. 5, 2018 -
Exelon to close Oyster Creek nuke in October, a year early
The nuclear plant is the oldest in the nation and eventually became too expensive to operate.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 2, 2018 -
Dominion's Millstone nuke may need financial support, says report
The new report finds that Millstone will likely be profitable through 2035. However, a few key variables mean the plant could also be at risk.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 2, 2018 -
Lawmakers from 9 states vow to put a price on carbon
Officials are hoping to tackle emissions and carbon tax issues at the state level. Thus far only one state, California, has put an economy-wide cap on carbon dioxide emissions.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 1, 2018 -
SoCal Edison, stakeholders strike agreement over San Onofre closure
The utility, a majority owner of the nuclear facility, says the agreement should signal an end to negotiations should it gain regulatory approval.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 1, 2018 -
Kentucky circuit court overturns coal ash rules
Finalized last year, the new rules limited public involvement in the permitting of coal ash reservoirs, known as a "self-implementing" program.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 1, 2018 -
DC Circuit ruling could halt Sabal Trail pipeline construction
In a rebuke to FERC's pipeline approval process, judges declined to review an August ruling that the agency did not properly assess carbon impacts of the pipeline.
By Gavin Bade • Feb. 1, 2018 -
SC House passes bill to halt Summer nuclear recovery
If passed into law, the measure would likely scuttle Dominion Energy's proposed acquisition of SCE&G parent company, SCANA Corp.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 1, 2018 -
Report: Trump budget seeks 72% cut to DOE clean energy research
Electric vehicle research would take an especially big hit, The Washington Post reports, cut to $56 million from $307 million.
By Gavin Bade • Feb. 1, 2018 -
For utilities, the new corporate tax cuts are a double-edged sword
Reports from Brattle and Moody's say tax cuts will squeeze utility cash flows, potentially hurting credit quality.
By Peter Maloney • Feb. 1, 2018 -
Georgia Power customers to pay less for Vogtle expansion
Lower financing costs due to the federal tax overhaul are one reason customers will get relief in April. Other refunds are pending.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 31, 2018 -
Low gas prices, renewable energy squeeze Bonneville Power Administration
The public utility is struggling to be cost-competitive with its hydro and nuclear fuel sources amid low gas prices and new wind and solar capacity.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 31, 2018 -
Trump touts end of 'war on beautiful, clean coal' in State of the Union
The president's short energy statement hints at the administration's shifting definition of "clean" when it comes to coal.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 31, 2018 -
Pruitt: No decision yet on carbon endangerment finding challenge
The EPA administrator is still weighing whether to conduct a "red team, blue team" review of climate science, he told a Senate committee Tuesday.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 30, 2018 -
DOE report touts small modular reactors, but hurdles remain
The department highlights the resiliency of SMRs for federal facilities, recommending their use by the Tennessee Valley Authority at a site in Oak Ridge, Tenn., adjacent to a national nuclear and security facility.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 30, 2018 -
Dominion CEO 'optimistic' SCANA merger will be completed this year
The utility revealed plans to purchase SCANA Corp. this month, but financial and legal wrangling over the failed VC Summer nuclear project in South Carolina could scuttle the deal.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 30, 2018 -
PPL sets 70% carbon reduction goal, reflecting shareholder concerns
The utility expects to phase out its Kentucky coal fleet by 2050 as it works to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the same timeframe.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 30, 2018 -
Arizona regulator proposes 80% clean energy mandate, 3 GW storage target
The Clean Peak Standard from Arizona regulator Andy Tobin would require utilities to deliver an increasing portion of their renewable energy during peak demand hours.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 30, 2018 -
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EPA loosens Regional Haze requirements that threatened Arkansas coal plants
The revisions to the plan are expected to give some coal plants "flexibility," as previous requirements were slated to shut down some facilities.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 30, 2018
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