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Regulators deny rehearing of FERC retirement policies
The New England Power Generators Association, Exelon Corp. and NextEra Energy Resources had asked FERC to reconsider a 2016 order they say changed how power plants set rates. Federal regulators disagreed with that assessment.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 7, 2017 -
Ohio sues Rover Pipeline developer over alleged water pollution
In September, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency proposed a $2.3 million fine related to Energy Transfer Partners' construction of the Rover Pipeline.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 7, 2017 -
North Dakota regulators OK settlement allowing Otter Tail gas, wind projects to advance
The 250 MW Astoria Station, to be developed in South Dakota, is expected to begin producing power in 2021. A related wind project will also move forward, but regulators delayed a siting decision for the 75 turbines.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Who needs a NOPR? 7 ways to make wholesale power markets more reliable
DOE wants to support coal and nuclear, but grid operators and experts say greater power system flexibility is what's needed.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 7, 2017 -
ISO New England predicts declining loads due to solar, efficiency
In its biennial Regional System Plan, the grid operator sees total electric energy use declining 0.6% annually and summer peak declining 0.1% annually through 2026 under normal weather conditions.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 7, 2017 -
House GOP energy leader joins Dems in criticizing DOE NOPR
Rep. Pete Olson (R-TX), vice chair of a House subcommittee on energy, joined a group of Democrats filing comments urging FERC to take a longer look at the DOE's cost recovery proposal.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 6, 2017 -
Moody's: Regulated utilities stable, but unregulated power sector outlook remains negative
Potential market reforms, such as the Energy Department's cost recovery proposal, could bolster coal and nuclear in the competitive markets, but delay closing uneconomic plants.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 6, 2017 -
Georgia regulators begin series of hearings over Vogtle nuclear project
Among the items on the agenda, regulators will examine documents that emerged showing that Georgia Power signed off on the blueprints for the reactors that were not approved by professional engineers.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How Vistra's coal retirements could impact the Texas power market
Coal retirements are predicted to tighten reserve margins in ERCOT, but only time will tell if they will bring the higher prices fossil generators are looking for.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 6, 2017 -
Massachusetts lawmakers press for law banning 'pipeline tax'
The state's highest court last year ruled electric utilities cannot ask their customers to pay for gas infrastructure. Now a majority of legislators want it codified into law.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 6, 2017 -
House GOP tax package boosts nukes, slashes wind, EV credits
The long awaited tax package includes an estimated $6 billion credit for nuclear power but would cut the wind PTC and end incentives for electric vehicles.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 3, 2017 -
Empire District to shift from coal generation to wind in new plan
The utility would ultimately close its Asbury coal plant in Southwest Missouri and invest $1.5 billion in wind resources.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 3, 2017 -
Southern looks to monetize Toshiba deal, sell solar assets to fund Vogtle
The company also sold two of its gas utilities recently, all to raise cash and address increased debt levels.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 3, 2017 -
California ISO to increase reliability reviews of proposed plant shutdowns
The grid operator's board of directors also approved entering into a reliability must-run contract with the Metcalf Energy Center. The Calpine-owned facility may be offered a utility contract in 2018.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 3, 2017 -
Texas grid operator allows Monticello coal plant retirement
A decision on two other proposed coal plant shutdowns will be made before the end of the year.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 2, 2017 -
NRG requests 6-month suspension for Puente Gas plant application
The company will consider whether storage and renewable energy could replace the gas-fired plant economically, before making a final decision on the project.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 2, 2017 -
West Virginia allows Mountain Valley Pipeline to move forward after water concerns addressed
The state's environment department lifted its suspension of the project's stormwater permit and waived its right to certify the federal clean water permits, drawing a strong rebuke from environmentalists.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Northeast pipeline controversy exposes gas markets as 'a recipe for chaos,' researchers say
Contention over Eversource and Avangrid's pipeline scheduling practices shows that natural gas markets are "at odds" with reality, according to EDF.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 1, 2017 -
SoCal Edison looks to decarbonize grid, transportation in new climate plan
The utility devised a framework that would help California meet its goal to slash emissions 40% from 1990 levels by 2030.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 1, 2017 -
SCANA CEO retires in wake of VC Summer nuclear abandonment
The parent company of South Carolina Electric & Gas announced Tuesday a slate of management changes at the utility.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 1, 2017 -
Ex-GOP FERC regulator: DOE NOPR 'a tax on customers' to benefit Murray, FirstEnergy
Former FERC Commissioner Nora Mead Brownell said the proposal is "all about" benefiting "friends" of the Trump administration — like the two coal firms that recently held policy conversations with the White House.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 1, 2017 -
New York, FERC at odds over construction of gas plant pipeline
Federal regulators last week allowed Millennium Pipeline Co. to begin work on the Valley Lateral Project, despite not receiving signoff from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 1, 2017 -
FirstEnergy won't wait to see if DOE market proposal can turn around its merchant fortunes
Despite the possibility of financial support to keep coal and nuclear plants online, CEO Charles Jones says the company remains committed to selling its merchant generation.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 31, 2017 -
New York Green Bank seeks $1B in private sector investment for clean energy projects
The bank also plans to start working with other states to help them establish similar funding entities.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 31, 2017 -
Mountain Valley Pipeline files lawsuit to condemn 300 Virginian properties
Opponents of the pipeline, which was approved in September, say it is the latest "strong-arm tactic" from the project's developer.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 31, 2017
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