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Vistra Energy to acquire Dynegy in $1.7B all-stock deal
The merger would combine more than 40 GW of generation capacity, creating one of the largest independent power producers in the country.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 30, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Technology, markets and contracts — oh my! The keys to profiting from California's duck curve
California policymakers look to address renewables over-generation through smart investments in supply- and demand-side resources.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 30, 2017 -
SCANA will likely cover $210M in expected costs from abandoned Summer nuclear project
The utility assumes it will not be allowed to charge its customers the accrued costs since state regulators last reviewed the status of the nuclear project about 18 months ago.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 30, 2017 -
New York threatens EPA lawsuit over cross-state air pollution
Roughly 10 million state residents may be breathing air with high levels of smog partly due to pollution from upwind sources, says Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 30, 2017 -
PREPA, Gov. Rosselló reject appointment of 'chief transformation officer' for grid rebuild
The federal control board that oversees Puerto Rico's finances wants to appoint a retired Air Force Colonel with “all the powers of a chief executive officer” to direct grid rebuilding efforts.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 27, 2017 -
Michigan regulators greenlight pair of gas plants for Upper Peninsula
The two facilities will cost $277 million, generate 183 MW and are expected online by 2019. The plants will partially replace the Presque Isle coal plant.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 27, 2017 -
Connecticut passes bill to support Dominion's Millstone nuclear plant
After a couple of failed attempts, Connecticut's House of Representatives passed a measure this week to provide a financial lifeline to Dominion's Millstone nuclear plant.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Uptown Funk: Where will NYC get its peak demand capacity?
Few new peak providers have come online for the city because short-term market rules don’t offer investors the certainty they need.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Vistra close to purchasing Dynegy, WSJ reports
The Journal first reported in May that the two companies were in talks to combine, and the paper warns discussions could still fall apart before a deal is reached.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Florida regulators approve Duke settlement, ending the Levy nuclear project
The settlement includes plans for utility-scale solar, electric vehicles and a battery storage program, while ensuring customers do not pay any more for a proposed nuclear project.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 26, 2017 -
DOE NOPR opponents: No basis for expanded FPA to justify coal, nuke cost recovery
Backers of the DOE proposal argue FERC has interpreted the Federal Power Act too narrowly, but a wide array of energy groups say market conditions fail to justify that claim.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Massachusetts regulators to review allegations Eversource, Avangrid constrained pipelines
Connecticut regulators and the Massachusetts Attorney General are already reviewing findings that the two utilities tied up pipeline capacity, and FERC has been asked to investigate as well.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Another study pins coal retirements on cheap gas, stagnant load growth
The analysis, released by Resources for the Future, also concludes air regulations had a large impact on emissions but very little on plant profitability.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The pro-NOPR playbook: Supporters broadly interpret FPA to justify DOE proposal
Key supporters argue FERC has interpreted its mandate for just and reasonable rates too narrowly — leaving customers "exposed to catastrophic risks." But the stakeholders differ in how they want any new rules implemented.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Puerto Rico considers privatization for island's generation
Island officials have been in discussions with Tesla, Sonnen GmbH, Arensis Corp. and Sunnova Energy Corp., according to Bloomberg. A competitive bidding process will likely be used.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 24, 2017 -
DOE's cost recovery NOPR could raise consumer costs by $10B annually, new analysis finds
Energy Innovation says the extra costs would benefit less than a dozen generators, including Exelon and Dynegy.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Florida Power & Light proposes new $888M gas unit
The proposed Unit 7 at the Dania Beach Clean Energy Center would be capable of generating 1,163 MW, and the utility says it's cheaper than developing a similar amount of solar energy.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Michigan UP customers could see $24M in refunds from Presque Isle coal plant dispute
The case stems from payments that were collected by Wisconsin Electric Corp. to keep the Presque Isle Power Plant running despite attempts to close it in 2013.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 23, 2017 -
DOE providing $12M to advance coal combustion technologies
The nine projects receiving funding aim to help coal-fired power plants run more cleanly, efficiently and reliably.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Illinois regulators tighten rules for retail electricity marketers
The Illinois Commerce Commission aims to strengthen consumer protection requirements governing the sale and marketing of alternative retail electricity.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 23, 2017 -
SCANA customers are owed $1B over failed Summer nuke project, ratepayer advocate says
The South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff has asked the Public Service Commission to determine how customers will be reimbursed for up to $1 billion spent by SCE&G on the failed Summer nuclear expansion project.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Winter reliability strong, RTOs tell FERC, undermining DOE NOPR justification
Secretary of Energy Rick Perry has repeatedly said the threat of outages justifies his agency's controversial cost recovery proposal, but market leaders told regulators they have the risks under control.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Vestas, Windlab to launch world's first hybrid wind, solar and storage project in Australia
The 60.2 MW hybrid project in Queensland will feature 43.2 MW of wind turbines, 15 MW of solar panels and a 2 MW, 4 MWh lithium-ion battery.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Texas' planned coal retirements could depress ERCOT reserve margin
There are 4,500 MW of generation capacity retirements planned in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Moniz: Utilities should prepare for very low carbon future
Despite current moves to support coal generation, the former energy secretary tells Utility Dive "there's no going back on the fight against climate."
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 19, 2017
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