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Tampa Electric agreement calls for 600 MW of new solar power by 2021
The projects stem from an agreement reached with consumer groups and will significantly boost the utility's 27 MW of current solar capacity.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 29, 2017 -
PacifiCorp launches RFP for 1,270 MW of Wyoming wind
Projects must be capable of interconnecting with PacifiCorp’s Wyoming transmission system, but could also be located in Oregon or Utah.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 29, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Connecticut energy plan raises tough questions on comparative resource valuation
Critics say the state's comprehensive energy plan falls short in capturing the full costs and benefits of energy technologies.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 28, 2017 -
Entergy to keep Palisades nuke open until 2022 after PSC decision
The plant was slated to close in 2018, but Michigan regulators cut $36 million out of Consumer Energy's proposal last week to buy out its nuclear power purchase agreement with Entergy.
By Gavin Bade • Sept. 28, 2017 -
South Carolina AG: SCANA should not charge customers for failed Summer nuke
SCANA's utility subsidiary is collecting almost $40 million every month to pay for the abandoned V.C. Summer nuclear project.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 28, 2017 -
ABB shores up electrification business with $2.6B GE unit purchase
The Swiss company expects its acquisition of GE Industrial solutions will close by mid 2018 and increase its presence in North America.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 28, 2017 -
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Maryland sues EPA to get 36 coal-fired plants to increase pollution controls
The plants, which operate across five upwind states, already have the technology installed, but are declining to use it.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 28, 2017 -
Report: Illinois EPA to loosen pollution limits to keep Dynegy coal plants afloat
New rules proposed by the Rauner administration would reportedly impose annual caps on pollution, rather than limit pollution rates, potentially keeping dirtier plants online longer.
By Gavin Bade • Sept. 27, 2017 -
Nearly 1.3 GW of coal capacity slated for closure in Mississippi, Florida
Stagnant power demand, market expansion and cheap natural gas have spelled the end of two more coal generators.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
As Perry slams state pipeline decisions, lawyers say DOE has little authority to intervene
The Secretary of Energy has cast energy infrastructure as a national security issue, but his agency has little power over siting decisions.
By Gavin Bade • Sept. 27, 2017 -
Crisis in Puerto Rico deepens as generator fuel supplies run low
Fuel is being delivered by armed guard to hospitals with generators to avoid looting, Reuters reported.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 27, 2017 -
Michigan regulators trim Consumers Energy's proposed nuclear plant buy-out
The Michigan Public Service Commission approved financing for securitization bonds at about $40 million less than Consumers requested, throwing into doubt plans to shut down the Palisades facility next year.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 26, 2017 -
Duke Energy to disclose coal ash data following lawsuit threat
Environmental group Earthjustice announced plans last week to sue the utility in Kentucky over public access to coal ash storage and emergency planning information.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 26, 2017 -
Sponsored by National Grid
Helping the Sun Shine Everywhere
A National Grid project delivers the benefits of solar energy to an underserved Buffalo community.
By Chris Warren • Sept. 26, 2017 -
More renewables, much less coal in Ameren Missouri's future
Ameren Missouri has filed a 20-year Integrated Resource Plan calling for more renewable power and the closure of the coal-fired Meramec Energy Center by the end of 2022.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 26, 2017 -
Despite setbacks, DOE continues funding carbon capture research
The agency is providing $36 million to help bring the technology to engineering scale.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 26, 2017 -
Perry: DOE still weighing state policy intervention for gas pipelines, grid reliability
The federal agency could intervene in state energy policies when there is a national security interest, particularly in interstate pipeline disputes, Secretary Rick Perry said at a Monday event in Washington, D.C.
By Gavin Bade • Sept. 26, 2017 -
Puerto Rico power grid 'devastated' by Maria, PREPA CEO says
The bankrupt utility may have lost 80% of its T&D infrastructure, its CEO said on Friday.
By Gavin Bade • Sept. 25, 2017 -
Sempra-backed study slams San Diego community choice aspirations
While the city believes developing a community choice aggregation program could grow clean energy, a consultant says the cost could reach into the billions.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 25, 2017 -
North Carolina joins climate alliance to meet Paris accord target
North Carolina joins more than a dozen other states committed to the agreement, but there are limits to what can be accomplished without federal efforts as well.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 22, 2017 -
Earthjustice to sue Duke Energy over coal ash data disclosure
The environmental group announced this week it intends to file legal action in Kentucky to compel Duke to disclose critical information to communities near coal ash ponds.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 22, 2017 -
High returns on new pipelines spur unnecessary capacity, report argues
Returns on pipelines can be 40% higher than on other utility projects, a new report from Oil Change International notes.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 22, 2017 -
US Attorney subpoenas SCANA for Summer nuclear project documents
Action from the federal attorney in South Carolina comes after an internal audit raised questions about when SCANA and its partner knew of problems at the troubled nuclear project.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 22, 2017 -
Xcel considers splitting off North Dakota operations
Divergent state renewable energy policies are pushing Xcel to consider separating its North Dakota and Minnesota operations.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 22, 2017 -
Ohio fines Rover Pipeline $2.3M for alleged water, air violations
Energy Transfer Partners is reportedly resisting payment of the fine, saying FERC has jurisdiction over the pipeline.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 22, 2017
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