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California lawmakers push regulators to reconsider SoCal Edison's proposed gas plant
Southern California Edison's 262 MW Puente Power Project would replace a less-efficient gas generator.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 9, 2017 -
BNEF: US economy 'decoupled' from energy demand as renewables rise, emissions fall
The U.S.'s Gross Domestic Product grew 12% since 2007, while total energy use fell 3.6%.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Morgan Stanley: US energy storage market could grow to 145 GWh with FERC support
A current "addressable" market of 85 GWh could nearly double if FERC allows utilities to deploy storage in organized power markets, a new report forecasts.
By Peter Maloney • Feb. 9, 2017 -
FERC: US saw spike in natural gas capacity additions last year
More than 100 gas units and 400 solar projects were brought online in 2016, representing significant growth in installed capacity over 2015 figures.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 9, 2017 -
EIA: Coal production, generation set to rise over next 2 years
The agency expects coal to regain some of the market share that it ceded to cheap natural gas in recent years.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Dynegy completes $3.3B acquisition of Engie power plants
The portfolio includes more than 9,000 MW of generation capacity, more than 90% of which is gas-fired.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Moody's puts Mississippi Power on review for downgrade over Kemper IGCC plant
A downgrade would push Mississippi Power's investment rating into junk territory, but not affect its parent, Southern Co.
By Peter Maloney • Feb. 8, 2017 -
Report: Entergy explores selling Pilgrim, Palisade nuclear plants to new decommissioning venture
Accelerated Decommissioning Partners is a joint venture formed last week to purchase and decommission shuttered nuclear plants.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 8, 2017 -
UBS: PJM leads US natural gas buildout
There are about 15,000 MW of combined-cycle gas generation under construction in the PJM Interconnection market.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 8, 2017 -
In last minute flurry, FERC approves Energy Transfer's Rover gas pipeline
The line will move up to 3.25 billion cubic feet/day from Appalachian supply areas to markets in the Midwest and Northeast.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 7, 2017 -
Proposed bill would require Dominion to examine recycling coal ash at Chesapeake Energy Center
A Democratic senator wants Dominion to evaluate recycling coal ash before capping basins in place, but the utility says it would be cost prohibitive.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 7, 2017 -
Report: Electric vehicles, distributed solar could help quash fossil fuel growth by 2020
Declining costs of solar PV and electric vehicles could cause fossil fuels to lose 10% of their market share in 10 years.
By Peter Maloney • Feb. 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Looming tax reforms and regulatory changes could challenge utilities' financials
If proposed tax reforms and regulatory changes from the Republican-led Congress and the Trump administration succeed, what will they mean for utilities?
By Peter Maloney • Feb. 6, 2017 -
New England CO2 emissions spike after Vermont Yankee nuclear closure
Nuclear plants are struggling in organized markets, but the latest report from New England's grid operator highlights their importance to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Will Trump disrupt the US military's clean energy mission?
President Trump’s election has thrown climate goals in doubt, but former leaders say the military will keep investing in renewables and shifting away from fossil fuels.
By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 3, 2017 -
Arizona utility regulator proposes emergency summit to tackle possible coal plant shutdown
Salt River Project is considering closing the 2,250 MW Navajo Generation Station, but Commissioner Andy Tobin wants them to look at other options.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 3, 2017 -
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FERC approves Dynegy’s $3.3B acquisition of Engie power plants
The deal, for about 9,000 MW of capacity, is expected to close next week.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 3, 2017 -
Kemper coal gasification plant operations delayed again
Mississippi Power said in a filing the delay will cost $51 million.
By Peter Maloney • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Reframing LCOE: New interactive tool expands the scope of generation cost comparisons
A new project from UT-Austin compares the full cost of electricity from 10 different generation resources in every U.S. county.
By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Exelon, New York regulators defend nuclear credits under Clean Energy Standard
Utility regulators and Exelon argue the proposed Zero Energy Credits function the same way as Renewable Energy Credits.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How behind-the-meter storage could make up 50% of the U.S. market by 2021
Falling costs for residential solar systems and changing net metering policies are contributing to the growth of the BTM storage market.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Texas residents used the most electricity in 2015, EIA data shows
California and Florida claimed the second and third spots for the most electricity usage for that year.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
With FERC shorthanded, insiders worry energy sector permitting will 'grind to a halt'
After this week, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will not have enough members to issue major decisions, and confirming a new regulator could take months.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 31, 2017 -
EIA: Power sector plans 36.6 GW of new natural gas capacity for next 2 years
If the new generation comes online as proposed, annual net additions in natural gas capacity would be at the highest level in more than a decade.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Republicans gear up to eliminate BLM's methane waste rule
The rule targets methane emissions from oil and gas drilling sites and pipelines, but the GOP says it would limit U.S. energy production and boost prices.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 31, 2017
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