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New PNM rate increase doesn't cover coal plant upgrades
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission approved a rate increase of about 8% by 2019 for the utility, but balked at $150 million marked for upgrades at the Four Corners coal plant.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 21, 2017 -
Nuclear regulator ignores employee safety warnings, watchdog report finds
A report by the Better Government Association concludes the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission downplays safety concerns and has created an environment where employees are reticent to speak up.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 21, 2017 -
Updated: Vogtle nuke gets unanimous approval to continue construction
Georgia Power also sought approval of $8.9 billion to complete the project, but the PSC lowered that amount by $1.7 billion.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 21, 2017 -
Con Edison seeks 'non-pipe' solutions to address peak gas demand
The New York utility is considering investing at least $100 million annually in a bid to avoid construction of a major new gas pipeline.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 21, 2017 -
Deep Dive
NOPR, nukes and taxes: The top 10 Utility Dive stories of 2017
It's been a frantic year of energy news. Here's a recap of what Utility Dive readers found most important.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 20, 2017 -
Millstone nuclear plant is profitable, new Connecticut draft report says
However, Dominion says the report fails to reflect the "true financials" of the nuclear facility, which it said would have to retire absent any economic incentives.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Will batteries and solar have a place in Puerto Rico's reimagined grid?
Reimagining the island's electric grid is an opportunity to modernize, but the need for poles and wires remains, say power sector experts.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 19, 2017 -
Reserve margins tighten in ERCOT as plant retirements loom
The report by the Texas grid operator projects a 9.3% planning reserve margin for summer 2018, driven in part by a suite of retirement announcements earlier this year.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 19, 2017 -
Duke's most efficient gas turbine gets North Carolina regulatory approval
The new 400 MW turbine developed by Siemens Energy will be 25% more efficient than existing turbines at the Lincoln plant, where it will be installed. But the technology is untested.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 19, 2017 -
No mention of coal in Chatterjee's FERC financial report
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's latest financial management report identifies goals that focus on natural gas and hydropower projects, but coal is conspicuously absent from the document.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 19, 2017 -
EPA seeks comment on replacement for Clean Power Plan
The agency on Monday issued its Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on how it should replace the Obama-era climate rules.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 18, 2017 -
'Clean coal' test facility planned for Wyoming
Clean Coal Technologies Inc. has developed a process to remove moisture from some coal, allowing it to generate more energy with fewer emissions.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 18, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How the GOP tax overhaul could affect the power sector
Congress is expected to vote on tax legislation this week. Here's a cheat sheet for what it means for your industry and more.
By Industry Dive Staff • Dec. 18, 2017 -
Opinion
Path to zero carbon: Navigating the urban energy transformation
The emerging Urban Energy Cloud vision is of a smart city that integrates large- and small-scale energy initiatives and solutions, citywide improvements in energy efficiency and low carbon transportation.
By Eric Woods • Dec. 18, 2017 -
California air regulator approves 'bold' plan to reach 2030 climate goals
The California Air Resources Board laid out a pathway to reducing greenhouse gas emissions 40% below 1990 levels by 2030, while improving air quality and public health.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 18, 2017 -
Updated: GOP includes BEAT fix, drops nuclear credits in tax bill
The final bill would allow companies to offset 80% of BEAT payments accrued due to energy tax credits, but renewable power interests are still concerned it could stifle wind energy financing.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 15, 2017 -
NERC: Changing resource mix tightening reserve margins
Retirements of conventional generation in Texas and canceled nuclear generation in the Southeast mean reserve margins will drop below targets beginning in 2018 and 2020, respectively.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 15, 2017 -
Indiana regulators approve cost recovery for 3 coal plant upgrades
Northern Indiana Public Service Co. will install pollution controls at three coal plants to comply with the federal coal combustion residuals rule.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 15, 2017 -
Sponsored by Esri
Digital transition vs. digital transformation
Once we rethink our technology, blow up our old habits and rituals, we begin to see the flaws in our old business models. Then we change them for the better.
By Bill Meehan • Dec. 15, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Energy tax credits appear safe as GOP tax bill speeds toward a vote
Incentives for wind and solar power are likely intact, analysts say, but credits for other energy technologies could end up in a separate bill.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 15, 2017 -
Closing Indian Point nuclear plant will not hurt reliability, New York ISO says
Three gas-fired plants currently under construction are expected to replace the lost capacity from closing down the nuclear facility.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 15, 2017 -
Opinion
Finding efficiencies: Updating RTO stakeholder governance to meet emerging challenges
Enhancing bottom-up policy development by improving RTO/ISO stakeholder governance processes is preferable to a top-down policy like DOE's cost recovery proposal, Vermont Law School's Mark James and Kevin B. Jones write.
By Mark James and Kevin B. Jones • Dec. 15, 2017 -
FPL to recover $133M for cleanup at Turkey Point
State regulators say the utility acted prudently in complying with environmental regulatory agencies’ requirements for its Turkey Point Cooling Canal Monitoring Plan.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 14, 2017 -
Moody's: Merchant coal plants at risk in global transition to greener economy
Trump Administration efforts to support the fossil fuel might mitigate the risk, but they would be working against state policies and larger market dynamics, the credit ratings firm says.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 14, 2017 -
Murkowski: Energy provisions remain 'in flux' in GOP tax proposal
"Don't panic," the GOP energy leader told the power sector, as provisions not included in this bill could feature in a tax extenders package to follow.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 13, 2017
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