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Updated: Trump will pull US out of Paris climate accord, reports say
The details of the withdrawal will reportedly be worked out by a small group of White House officials, including EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt.
By Gavin Bade • May 30, 2017 -
After failing to clear PJM auction, Exelon says Three Mile Island nuke will close in 2019
The closure announcement includes a number of proposals Exelon says would save the plant if approved by Pennsylvania lawmakers.
By Gavin Bade • May 30, 2017 -
Navajo Nation introduces legislation to extend lease for 2,250 MW coal plant
If the lease for the Navajo Generating Station is not extended, Salt River Project and other owners could start closing the coal plant this year.
By Robert Walton • May 30, 2017 -
New Ohio bill would revamp state power market for full deregulation
HB 247 would require regulated utilities to divest their generation assets and put an end to lengthy procedings on utility resource planning.
By Gavin Bade , Peter Maloney • May 30, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Senators defend state energy policies in confirmation hearing for FERC, DOE nominees
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle told Trump energy nominees that the federal government should not preempt state policies on nuclear and renewables in a wide-ranging hearing Thursday morning.
By Gavin Bade • May 26, 2017 -
Report: Bechtel, Fluor interested in taking over Vogtle nuke construction
Toshiba’s nuclear development subsidiary Westinghouse Electric filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March, throwing the future of two nuclear projects into question.
By Robert Walton • May 26, 2017 -
Missouri Senate to consider bill proposing lower rates for aluminum smelter
Lawmakers will take up a bill allowing regulators to adjust the rates of an aluminum smelting plant and possibly open the door for future rate negotiations with Ameren's industrial customers.
By Robert Walton • May 26, 2017 -
Southern CEO: Decision on Vogtle's fate not likely until late summer
The utility previously said it would reach a decision on whether or not to proceed with construction on the nuclear plant by June.
By Peter Maloney • May 26, 2017 -
Report: EPA has early draft of Clean Power Plan rollback
The draft reportedly focuses on EPA's authority to rescind the Obama-era rule, but the agency has not made a decision on whether to replace it with a less-stringent carbon regulation.
By Robert Walton • May 25, 2017 -
Investors lean on Southern Co. to tackle business risks of climate change
A shareholder proposal for more carbon-related disclosures from the utility received 46% of votes. It didn't pass, but a similar measure last year only got 34% of shareholder support.
By Robert Walton • May 25, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Colorado regulators seize the climate fight in landmark ruling on carbon costs
The PUC's March decision is the first application of the Obama administration's social cost of carbon in utility resource planning.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 25, 2017 -
NY PSC order amends tariff to allow ConEd to export battery power to the grid
The PSC’s order also directs other utilities to study the effects of batteries to export power to the grid under existing dynamic load management programs.
By Peter Maloney • May 25, 2017 -
FPL plans to shutter St. Johns River coal plant, modernize older gas facility
It is the third coal plant Florida Power & Light will phase out in two years as the utility transition to a natural-gas heavy portfolio.
By Robert Walton • May 24, 2017 -
Senate committee set to grill Trump's FERC nominees
The Thursday hearing is likely to feature questions on integrating state goals like RPS policies and nuclear subsidies into wholesale power markets.
By Robert Walton • May 24, 2017 -
Ohio lawmakers mull perpetual subsidy for OVEC coal plants
Unlike other plant subsidy issues in Ohio, there may be broad support for keeping two plants online which have been operating since the mid-1950s.
By Robert Walton • May 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Brattle: Wider electrification key to averting both climate change and utility death spiral
Tapping into power demand from EVs and electrified heating can help the utility industry thrive as it pushes the economy toward deep decarbonization, the consultancy says.
By Peter Maloney • May 24, 2017 -
Westinghouse locks out union workers at nuclear reactor parts factory
Disruptions at the New Hampshire factory, which makes parts for the AP1000 reactor, could further complicate construction of the Vogtle and Summer nuclear plants.
By Peter Maloney • May 24, 2017 -
Facing quorum shortfall, Trump taps 3 nominees for Nuclear Regulatory Commission
With two seats empty, the NRC could be without a quorum if one of President Trump's nominations is not confirmed by July.
By Robert Walton • May 24, 2017 -
Westinghouse reaches deal to tap $800M in loans during bankruptcy
The firm assured the court that the debtor in possession financing would not be used for the company’s overseas operations, which have not been placed into bankruptcy.
By Peter Maloney • May 24, 2017 -
PJM capacity auction: 2 Exelon nukes fail to clear as DR reels from new performance rules
New capacity performance standards helped push demand response offerings down 17%. Meanwhile, the Quad Cities and Three Mile Island plants continue to struggle.
By Robert Walton • May 24, 2017 -
Updated: Trump budget pushes EPA, DOE cuts, divestment from federal power assets
The White House's official budget proposal would cut the EPA 31%, nearly eliminate the DOE's renewable energy office and lease federally-owned transmission lines to private companies.
By Robert Walton • May 24, 2017 -
PPL shareholders pass resolution for climate strategy assessment
The non-binding proposal, passed last week, expresses concern that PPL is "not properly accounting for the risk of its current high reliance on carbon-intensive generation."
By Robert Walton • May 23, 2017 -
EIA: Air conditioners make up 18% of annual household electrical use
According to EIA data, monthly home electricity consumption typically peaks in July and August when temperatures and cooling demand are the highest.
By Robert Walton • May 23, 2017 -
New York Gov. Cuomo plans 16 MW microgrid in the state capital
The gas-powered microgrid will provide backup power for the 90-acre Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza in Albany.
By Peter Maloney • May 23, 2017 -
Report: May heat spiked power prices in several regions in one day
Several grid operators saw real-time prices spike to triple digits one day last week.
By Robert Walton • May 23, 2017
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