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Tesla pledges 'hundreds' of Powerwall battery packs for Puerto Rico
Only 5% of the U.S. territory's grid is working right now, The New York Times reports, and it could take up to six months to fully restore power.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 2, 2017 -
Report: Dominion to consider expanding Atlantic Coast Pipeline into South Carolina
The Associated Press obtained an audio recording that revealed a Dominion official speaking about the potential expansion plans, despite the developers publicly indicating it will terminate in North Carolina.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 2, 2017 -
Report charts a path for more corporate purchases of utility-scale solar power
To get companies to buy more solar, the report says utilities should consider working with stakeholders to develop purchasing options in areas where solar is most cost-competitive.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 2, 2017 -
FERC eschews social cost of carbon measurement in new downstream analysis
The agency issued a new draft EIS for a pipeline project in response to the D.C. Circuit Court ruling, but said the social cost of carbon calculation is not appropriate for its analysis.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 2, 2017 -
DOE guarantees $3.7B in loans for Vogtle nuclear plant construction
The decision comes the same day as DOE pushes for higher compensation for existing nuclear plants in organized markets.
By Gavin Bade • Sept. 29, 2017 -
Updated: DOE proposes cost recovery for baseload generators in new FERC rule
DOE wants FERC to provide federal cost-of-service regulation for coal and nuclear plants, amounting to the biggest change in wholesale power markets in a generation.
By Gavin Bade • Sept. 29, 2017 -
New lawsuit argues SCANA led 'misinformation campaign' on Summer plant
The suit comes as a newly released internal document from contractor Westinghouse shows senior executives were warned the project was "at risk" as early as 2011.
By Gavin Bade • Sept. 29, 2017 -
Opinion
Why it's time to fully embrace America's energy grid diversification
U.S. regulators should help drive more distributed resources into the grid, ICF's Philip Mihlmester writes, recommending how they can do so to the benefit of energy consumers and utilities.
By Philip Mihlmester • Sept. 29, 2017 -
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 -
Report: Blackstone, Apollo bid for bankrupt nuke firm Westinghouse
Westinghouse filed for bankruptcy in March after problems at two nuclear nuclear plants it is constructing in the United States.
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 -
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 -
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
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