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US states, cities vow to uphold Paris climate accord goals
More than 12 states, industries and cities will push to meet the Paris climate goals in the wake of President Trump's decision to abandon the multi-national accord last week.
By Robert Walton • June 6, 2017 -
KCP&L to retire 900 MW of coal capacity
Falling wholesale power prices, stagnant demand, plant age and environmental compliance costs are all factors behind the retirements.
By Robert Walton • June 6, 2017 -
Report: Unsealed construction records for Summer nuke show unexpected expenses
The documents show that at least $325 million was spent on unexpected additional work, as well as $15.5 million for training and $1.5 million for cybersecurity improvements.
By Peter Maloney • June 6, 2017 -
EIA: Power sector coal consumption drops to lowest point since 1984
Average annual net generation from coal-fired units peaked in 2007 and has since fallen 40%, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
By Robert Walton • June 5, 2017 -
New York Gov. Cuomo taps union leader for PSC seat
Phil Wilcox is also a member of the Upstate Energy Jobs coalition, which supported subsidies to keep New York nuclear plants afloat.
By Robert Walton • June 5, 2017 -
Pruitt defends Paris decision, advocates fuel diversity in media lap
The EPA administrator reiterated his belief that plants need "solid hydrocarbons" onsite to ensure reliable power delivery.
By Gavin Bade • June 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
PJM auction results could push nuke operators to 'double down' on subsidies
Unexpectedly low prices in the May capacity auction could mark a turning point for market reform debates, particularly in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
By Peter Maloney • June 5, 2017 -
California Senate struggles to extend cap-and-trade program
Two bills failed to clear the California Assembly last week as lawmakers sought a supermajority to protect the program from legal challenges.
By Robert Walton • June 5, 2017 -
DOE taps new deputy secretary appointee for Office of Nuclear Energy
Edward McGinnis will take the place of principle deputy assistant secretary in the Energy Department's Office of Nuclear Energy.
By Peter Maloney • June 5, 2017 -
EIA: Batteries, pumped storage, 'other' renewables make up 4% of US capacity
Hydroelectric pumped storage still dominates the Energy Information Administration's "other" generation category, but batteries, flywheels and smaller renewable energy fuels are catching up.
By Robert Walton • June 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Utilities post-Paris: Uncertainty rules power sector as Trump shatters climate consensus
There are plenty of factors still pushing the utility sector to cut carbon, but time is running out to avert the worst impacts of climate change.
By Gavin Bade • June 2, 2017 -
NRC to issue license for Dominion's new nuclear unit in Virginia
Dominion wants to add a third reactor at its North Anna nuclear plant in Virginia, even as Westinghouse Electric's bankruptcy jeopardizes ongoing nuclear plant construction.
By Peter Maloney • June 2, 2017 -
Trump pulls US out of Paris climate accord
The president said the accord is a "bad deal for Americans" that would cost jobs and do little to meaningfully cut carbon emissions.
By Gavin Bade • June 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Is renewable energy threatening power reliability?
In Texas and elsewhere, reliability concerns are merely a "Chicken Little argument" fossil generators use to advance their financial interests, analysts say.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 1, 2017 -
DOE review author called renewable energy policies 'greatest emerging threat' to reliability
Travis Fisher wrote the phrase in a 2015 report for a conservative think tank, but the appointment of a clean energy consultant to direct the review could act as a counterweight to his perspective.
By Robert Walton • June 1, 2017 -
Ohio lawmaker considers opt-out clause to keep FirstEnergy nuke bailout alive
The GOP senator who suspended hearings on the bill is searching for ways to build support for the nuclear subsidies.
By Peter Maloney • June 1, 2017 -
Trump set to announce Paris decision Thursday
The president is expected to pull the United States out of the historic climate accord, but details on how remain sketchy.
By Gavin Bade • June 1, 2017 -
EPA imposes 90-day stay on methane rule
The rule was expected to help eliminate the equivalent of 11 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions from new oil and gas facilities, but fossil fuel producers say it will stifle growth.
By Robert Walton • June 1, 2017 -
Low carbon prices hang over RGGI as June auction approaches
In the March auction, CO2 allowances sold for $3/short ton, the lowest price in more than three years.
By Peter Maloney • June 1, 2017 -
Texas real-time power prices jump above $1,000/MWh
Demand spiked higher than expected on Tuesday, boosting returns for generators under pressure from lower-than-normal energy prices.
By Robert Walton • June 1, 2017 -
Canadian power marketer to be first international member of Western EIM
Mexico's grid operator also said last year it is considering linking Baja California Norte with the voluntary power market.
By Robert Walton • June 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
More than 30 states embrace grid modernization, new policy tracker finds
A new quarterly report from the folks who brought you "50 States of Solar" aims to chronicle grid modernization initiatives across the U.S.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 31, 2017 -
PSEG prepares to shutter final New Jersey coal-fired plants
The utility will stop operating the Mercer and the Hudson generation stations at the beginning of June.
By Robert Walton • May 31, 2017 -
Rhodium: Without CPP, US to fall 'considerably short' of Paris climate accord
The U.S. will miss its near-term goals under the Paris climate accord if the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan or other carbon rules are not implemented, a new report finds.
By Robert Walton • May 30, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How can Tucson Electric get solar + storage for 4.5¢/kWh?
Subsidies and aggressive pricing strategies are key to the stunning Arizona PPA price, analysts say.
By Peter Maloney • May 30, 2017
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