Green designs: Corporate demand pushes new generation of utility green tariffs

Utilities are rolling out more sophisticated, lucrative green tariffs to satisfy corporate sustainability goals. Can they prevent key accounts from defecting to independent suppliers? 

By Herman K. Trabish • May 4, 2017

Arizona regulator wants federal support to save embattled 2,250 MW coal plant

Salt River Project and other plant owners decided to shutter the coal-fired Navajo Generating Station near Page, Ariz., but a state regulator now says that decision is premature.

By Robert Walton • May 4, 2017

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Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources. 

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Fanning: Southern needs $3.7B from Toshiba to finish Vogtle nuke

And even with that guarantee, Southern's CEO is unsure whether the utility can complete construction of the Georgia plant. 

By Peter Maloney • May 4, 2017

ERCOT: Energy supplies sufficient for summer peak demand over next decade

However there could be a need for conservation in the case of extreme temperatures or very low wind output. 

By Robert Walton • May 4, 2017

Worries mount for Summer plant after exclusion of nuke tax credits from federal budget

The federal nuclear tax credit currently has a 2020 deadline — one that the V.C. Summer plant could miss after Westinghouse's bankruptcy threw construction into doubt. 

By Robert Walton • May 4, 2017

The carbon consensus: Generators, analysts back CO2 price at FERC technical conference

Putting a price on carbon was just about the only common ground power sector stakeholders could find in two days of discussion on wholesale market reforms.

By Gavin Bade • May 3, 2017

Report: SoCalGas facilities below 40% standard level, sparking fears of summer shortfalls

Southern California Gas' storage caverns are depleted and it still cannot inject gas into the Aliso Canyon facility.

By Robert Walton • May 3, 2017

Fossil fuel advocate tapped to lead DOE's renewables, efficiency office

Daniel Simmons, who was formerly employed at the conservative American Legislative Exchange Council, will lead the DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy.

By Robert Walton • May 3, 2017

Mississippi Power delays start date for Kemper plant, raises costs again

The Kemper IGCC project is slated to come into service by the end of the month, the utility told Mississippi regulators. 

By Peter Maloney • May 3, 2017

FirstEnergy pins hopes on Ohio nuclear support, federal baseload review

Even if Ohio nuclear supports are approved, FirstEnergy's CEO says its two plants may need to go through a bankruptcy proceeding and be sold to another operator. 

By Robert Walton • May 3, 2017

Anxiety common, consensus elusive over power market reforms at first day of FERC conference

At FERC's technical conference, stakeholders expressed worries over the long-term viability of the wholesale market model. But the federal agency's hands are tied until it has a quorum. 

By Gavin Bade • May 2, 2017

EIA: Power sector sees decline in carbon intensity

The U.S. industrial and power sectors produced the least amount of carbon dioxide per unit of primary energy consumed last year. 

By Robert Walton • May 2, 2017

San Diego water authority wants proposals for 500 MW of pumped storage

The water authority is looking for more detailed proposals after 18 responses to a previous RFP issued earlier this year. 

By Peter Maloney • May 2, 2017

FPL fracking bill dies in Florida House committee

The measure would have allowed Florida Power & Light to charge customers for natural gas drilling activities.

By Robert Walton • May 2, 2017

Despite high-profile denials, power sector M&A strength to continue

As utility companies grow larger, some see a new paradigm emerging for power sector consolidation. 

By Peter Maloney • May 1, 2017

Deadline dodged, Southern, SCANA weigh wresting nuclear plants from Westinghouse

Southern Co. and SCANA extended construction agreements with Westinghouse on Friday, saying they will use the time to evaluate whether they should take control of nuclear construction themselves. 

By Gavin Bade , Peter Maloney • May 1, 2017

Unitil latest to sound alarm over Northeast pipeline capacity

The New England ISO is also reportedly preparing an analysis of the need for new gas pipeline capacity in the region. 

By Robert Walton • May 1, 2017

Despite shorthanded FERC, EQT expects Mountain Valley Pipeline environmental decision this summer

The proposed 300-mile gas pipeline would run from northwestern West Virginia to southern Virginia.

By Robert Walton • May 1, 2017

DC Circuit halts Clean Power Plan case in win for Trump

The decision comes one day after the court also delayed oral arguments over the EPA's MATS standards as the administration reviews Obama-era environmental rules.  

By Robert Walton • April 28, 2017

Subsidies are subsidies, whether 'in' or 'around' the market

Ahead of the FERC technical conference, WBK lawyers Ray Gifford and Matt Larson caution the cures for market woes may be as bad as the disease.

By Raymond L. Gifford and Matthew S. Larson • April 28, 2017

California SGIP re-opens Monday with greater funding for energy storage

Under the revised program, 79% of SGIP’s $567 million budget through 2019 is now earmarked for energy storage projects.

By Peter Maloney • April 28, 2017

Updated: DC Circuit grants Trump request to delay hearing on MATS rule

The decision is the court's second this month granting Trump a litigation delay while the White House reviews Obama-era environmental rules. 

By Robert Walton • April 28, 2017

AEP CEO: Ohio re-regulation off, but plant support bills on tap in Q3, Q4

AEP will not seek a complete reintegration of Ohio power markets, CEO Nick Akins said this week, but instead will push for narrower bills to support cost recovery for utility-owned plants. 

By Robert Walton • April 28, 2017

New Jersey officials say PennEast gas pipeline application is incomplete

Developers of a $1 billion gas pipeline proposed for Pennsylvania and New Jersey will have one month to update the application.

By Robert Walton • April 28, 2017

Duke Energy plans to cut carbon emissions 40% from 2005 levels by 2030

The utility outlined $11 billion in clean energy investment as part of its 2016 Sustainability Report.

By Robert Walton • April 28, 2017