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California draft order cuts PG&E's proposed Diablo Canyon retirement recovery rates
The state's Public Utilities Commission slashed the utility's request to recover $1.76 billion in costs to retire Diablo Canyon nuclear facility to $190.4 million, potentially hurting plans to replace it with carbon-free resources.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 9, 2017 -
EPA No. 2 nominee was present for crafting of DOE NOPR as Murray Energy lobbyist
Deputy EPA Administrator nominee Andrew Wheeler told senators he saw a Murray Energy plan submitted to the White House to revive the coal sector and attended two meetings to craft its contents into the Department of Energy's cost recovery proposal.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 8, 2017 -
VC Summer audit raised in Georgia hearings over fate of Vogtle nuclear project
Stakeholders questioned Southern Co. officials over why they failed to include in their testimony a 2016 audit of South Carolina's VC Summer nuclear project that revealed problems with construction.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 8, 2017 -
EIA: Power sector CO2 emissions to rise 2% next year despite past declines
The EIA's most recent Short Term Energy Outlook also predicts generation from non-hydro renewable energy sources will rise from 8% last year to 10% in 2018.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 8, 2017 -
Midcontinent ISO prepared for winter with 142 GW of projected supply
In an extreme case, where both supply and demand are stretched, the grid operator says it can rely on behind-the-meter and demand-response resources to meet demand.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 8, 2017 -
Analysis Group: Time for FERC to consider changes to gas pipeline siting
In the past several years, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accelerated its certification of pipelines while also seeing more challenges to the projects.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Energy storage gets a bigger seat at the utility planning table
The growing inclusion of storage in integrated resource plans is, to some extent, the next step in the evolution of the technology at utility-scale.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 7, 2017 -
Exelon's Texas merchant subsidiary files for bankruptcy
Exelon Generation Texas Power LLC has five natural gas-fired plants, but said historically low power prices in Texas created "challenging market conditions for all power generators."
By Robert Walton • Nov. 7, 2017 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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