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Deep Dive
Power & Gas Index: Enjoy the shoulder season — natural gas prices are about to rise
Coal generation may get a temporary boost, but the long-term future remains dim.
By Robert Walton • May 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Power & Gas Index: Wholesale electricity and natural gas price trends across the US
The Utility Dive Power & Gas Index, updated monthly, highlights the close relationship between electricity and gas markets in the US.
By Robert Walton • May 22, 2017 -
Senate panel advances deregulation bills, including controversial RAA
The Regulatory Accountability Act has sparked outrage among environmental and public interest advocates, who say it would paralyze federal rulemaking processes.
By Robert Walton , Gavin Bade • May 22, 2017 -
Report: Vistra Energy in talks to purchase fellow generator Dynegy
An acquisition would create one of the largest independent power producers in the country, with more than 46 GW of capacity.
By Robert Walton , Gavin Bade • May 22, 2017 -
FirstEnergy keeps pressure on for passage of Ohio nuclear subsidy bill
Ohio lawmakers last week suspended hearings on a bill to support two of the company's struggling Ohio nukes.
By Peter Maloney • May 22, 2017 -
Westinghouse will not object to unsealing contract for VC Summer nuclear project
South Carolina regulators will ultimately decide whether or not to open up the documents to the public at its upcoming May 24 meeting.
By Peter Maloney • May 22, 2017 -
Leading Dem. senator presses Pruitt again for details on how EPA will regulate carbon
Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has so far not responded substantively to his questions.
By Robert Walton • May 19, 2017 -
Regulators probe Duke about Lee nuclear plans in wake of Westinghouse bankruptcy
The North Carolina Utilities Commission has asked Duke Energy for details of how Westinghouse’s bankruptcy could impact the proposed Lee nuclear project in Cherokee County, S.C.
By Robert Walton • May 18, 2017 -
Updated: Ohio House suspends hearings on FirstEnergy nuclear subsidy bill
As Ohio hits the brakes on subsidies, a group of Ohio activists has another solution: Pressure corporate giants like Amazon to include nuclear in their clean energy goals.
By Robert Walton • May 18, 2017 -
CAISO: Renewables served 42% of California demand on May 16, setting record
During the 2 p.m. hour, renewables served more than 70% of power demand, setting another record in California.
By Gavin Bade , Robert Walton • May 18, 2017 -
SRP, Navajo Nation near lease agreement to extend coal plant's life
Salt River Project and the Navajo Nation are close to a deal that would keep a 2,250 MW coal plant in Arizona operating through 2019.
By Robert Walton • May 18, 2017 -
DTE clarifies goal to cut carbon emissions 80% from 2005 levels by 2050
The company expects to eliminate coal from its fuel mix by 2040 while leaving new nuclear on the table as a longer-term capacity option.
By Gavin Bade • May 17, 2017 -
Opinion
EEI President Kuhn: How smarter energy infrastructure can power America
The head of the trade group for U.S. IOUs outlines five policy reforms for a cleaner, more resilient grid in this guest post
By Thomas Kuhn • May 17, 2017 -
Virginia Gov. McAuliffe orders carbon pollution rules for power sector
McAuliffe said his executive order directing the state to begin writing carbon rules is necessary as the federal government "abdicates" its responsibility on climate change.
By Robert Walton • May 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How to navigate California's mammoth SGIP storage incentive program
A new report from Strategen and Utility Dive outlines strategies to get a piece of $448 million in behind-the-meter storage incentives.
By Peter Maloney • May 16, 2017 -
Utility group asks EPA to reconsider coal combustibles rule
The Utility Solid Waste Activities Group is asking for changes to the rule and an extension of some compliance deadlines.
By Robert Walton • May 16, 2017 -
Power companies press DC Circuit for CPP decision as EPA argues for indefinite stay
A group of utilities, generators and clean energy trade groups told the D.C. Circuit that indefinitely delaying litigation on the Clean Power Plan would amount to the court nullifying the rule itself.
By Robert Walton • May 16, 2017 -
Wartsila aims to become 'global systems integrator' with Greensmith acquisition
Buying the storage software provider moves Wartsila further into the energy storage market, less than a week after it announced a suite of new battery offerings.
By Peter Maloney • May 16, 2017 -
Portland General Electric nixes plan for new gas capacity
The utility had proposed a pair of gas generators at the Carty Generating Station near Boardman, Ore., to replace retiring coal capacity.
By Robert Walton • May 16, 2017 -
Virginia clean energy advocates wary of Dominion green power tariff
Critics of Dominion Energy's 100% renewable energy offering say it will stymie customer choice in Virginia.
By Robert Walton • May 16, 2017 -
Opinion
Litigation is the solution to state 'around market' power subsidies
FERC's technical conference revealed the divide on state power incentives is so intractable that the courts must weigh in, two WBK lawyers argue in this guest post.
By Raymond L. Gifford and Matthew S. Larson • May 15, 2017 -
Southern to take over Vogtle construction from bankrupt Westinghouse
The deal is reportedly contingent on SCANA reaching a similar agreement on the V.C. Summer plant, so the two companies can share resources to complete the projects.
By Gavin Bade • May 15, 2017 -
California's SGIP program closes first funding round with $90M allocated
Nearly all the funding for the first step of the SGIP program was used up in the first day, with Engie and AMS winning the most money in the large-scale (over 10 kW) storage category.
By Peter Maloney • May 15, 2017 -
EIA: Natural gas, renewables squeeze nuclear capacity
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reference case assumes 25% of current U.S. nuclear capacity will retire by 2050.
By Robert Walton • May 15, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Panda Temple bankruptcy could chill new gas plant buildout in ERCOT market
Panda blames ERCOT’s forecasting methodology for the bankruptcy of its modern combined-cycle plant, but the market presents multiple challenges for gas generators.
By Peter Maloney • May 15, 2017
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