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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 -
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TrendlineElectricity Supply and Demand
After nearly two decades of flat demand, U.S. electricity consumption reached an all-time high in 2024 and is expected to continue rising. This trendline brings together the best of Utility Dive’s coverage of emerging trends in supply and demand and the decisions being made today that will impact the power system for years to come.
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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