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Ohio lawmakers introduce bill to support FirstEnergy's nuclear plants
The Zero Emission Nuclear Resource program follows similar proposals in New York, New Jersey, Illinois and Connecticut.
By Peter Maloney • April 6, 2017 -
States, green groups urge DC Circuit to continue review of Clean Power Plan
The White House last week asked the D.C. Circuit Court to put the case on hold, a move critics say could freeze litigation indefinitely.
By Robert Walton • April 6, 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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Report: Connecticut nuclear support legislation would cost $300M a year
A report commissioned by a generator trade group argues the Millstone plant has been "highly profitable" and is not at risk of early retirement.
By Peter Maloney • April 6, 2017 -
PacifiCorp long-term plan includes 3 GW of renewable energy
The six-state, $3.5 billion plan also predicts efficiency will offset 88% of forecasted demand growth over the next decade.
By Robert Walton • April 5, 2017 -
Study: Coal plant pollution leads to lower birth weights for nearby residents
Researchers at Lehigh University say coal emissions can impact pregnant women up to 30 miles away from a power plant.
By Robert Walton • April 5, 2017 -
Westinghouse bankruptcy fallout continues as chairman replaced, Santee Cooper downgraded
Parent company Toshiba is also being forced to buy Engie's stake in a U.K. nuclear joint venture due to the bankruptcy filing.
By Peter Maloney • April 5, 2017 -
Defying Trump, Supreme Court will continue with WOTUS case
President Trump's administration had asked the justices to put the case on hold as the Waters of the U.S. rule is reconsidered.
By Robert Walton • April 5, 2017 -
Generators, business group file federal court petitions to halt Illinois nuclear supports
EPSA and a group of local citizens and businesses say the zero-emission credits would intrude on FERC's jurisdiction over wholesale power markets and have “a disruptive effect on energy auctions."
By Peter Maloney • April 4, 2017 -
LA County study: Aliso Canyon gas storage facility not needed for reliability
The study argues California regulators have issued confusing and incomplete guidance on whether reopening the troubled gas storage facility is necessary for power and gas reliability.
By Robert Walton • April 4, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Primer: Technology, consumer sentiment push utilities to new business models
The move to a cleaner, more distributed energy system is pushing wholesale changes to how utilities make money and plan their power grids.
By Robert Walton • April 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How Connecticut's nuclear bill could open a new front in the plant subsidy debate
A bill to support the Millstone plant would include nuclear facilities in renewable energy solicitations in an attempt to skirt legal challenges facing similar efforts in New York and Illinois.
By Peter Maloney • April 3, 2017 -
Westinghouse bankruptcy puts $8.3B in federal loan guarantees for Vogtle plant at risk
Federal money to finance the Southern Co. plant could be at risk if contractor Westinghouse Electric cannot follow through on its construction commitments.
By Peter Maloney • April 3, 2017 -
Navajo Nation looks to federal subsidies to keep coal mine, plant open
The proposal would subsidize coal sales to the Navajo plant, allowing it to compete with cheaper natural gas generation.
By Peter Maloney • April 3, 2017 -
EIA: Coal production ticked upwards in 2nd half of 2016
Strong summer power demand and higher natural gas prices both played a role in the fuel's slight resurgence.
By Robert Walton • April 3, 2017 -
Duke sues 30 insurance companies over coal ash cleanup
The utility is seeking $1 billion in insurance claims despite not working with these companies since 1986.
By Robert Walton • March 31, 2017 -
PJM: Gas plant buildout, coal retirements don't threaten reliability
A new report from the grid operator noted that more reliance on any single generation resource introduces resilience risks not accounted for under traditional reliability standards.
By Peter Maloney • March 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How California lawmakers plan to align renewable generation with power demand
Two new bills present distinct approaches to align wind and solar output with the state's electricity load.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 30, 2017 -
National Grid's proposed transmission line will ship 1.2 GW of renewables from Canada
The $1 billion project would compete with Eversource’s Northern Pass transmission effort to ship renewable energy from Canada to the Northeast.
By Peter Maloney • March 30, 2017 -
Southern Co. CEO questions role of CO2 as primary climate change cause
Southern Company Chairman and CEO Tom Fanning joins a growing crowd of skeptics questioning whether carbon dioxide is the primary contributor to climate change.
By Robert Walton • March 30, 2017 -
Georgia Power's Vogtle nuclear units could hit construction delays
A project partner informed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that Unit 3 and Unit 4 will likely be delayed another six months.
By Robert Walton • March 29, 2017 -
Nuclear firm Westinghouse files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
The nuclear development firm's bankruptcy is expected to make the economics of new-build plants even more challenging.
By Peter Maloney • March 29, 2017 -
Eversource puts New Hampshire power fleet up for sale
The sale is part of a 2015 settlement designed to save customers money by not operating these coal, oil, gas, hydro and biomass units, valued at $1 billion.
By Robert Walton • March 29, 2017 -
New Jersey lawmakers mull study on nuclear emissions credits
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and PJM Interconnection urged lawmakers to carefully review the bill to see if the program is necessary.
By Robert Walton • March 29, 2017 -
Trump signs executive order to review Clean Power Plan
The widely-anticipated move directs EPA to review the Obama-era climate regulations, triggering a grueling rulemaking process and more litigation.
By Robert Walton • March 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Why utilities don't think Trump will stop the clean energy transition
The next generation utility business model will rely on a cleaner, more distributed energy system regardless of what happens in Washington, according to our new 2017 State of the Electric Utility Survey.
By Gavin Bade • March 28, 2017
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